Rabbi Moshe Maya, a senior member of Shas's Council of Torah Sages, published a letter denouncing recent statements by Rabbi Yizdi, writing that "it is not the way of Torah to express oneself in such a manner." The letter was shared on the Yinniyot news desk, according to the source.
Rabbi Moshe Maya, a senior figure on Shas's Council of Torah Sages, has publicly criticized remarks made by Rabbi Yizdi, a prominent Sephardic rabbi known for his hardline positions. In a letter distributed via the Yinniyot news desk, Maya wrote unequivocally that "it is not the way of Torah to express oneself in such a manner" — a rare rebuke from within the ultra-Orthodox leadership.
The letter did not specify which exact statements by Yizdi it was referring to, but the context of previous reports — as The Zioneer noted in a related prior bulletin — involves condemnation of incitement against IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi. Rabbi Yizdi had previously made inflammatory remarks targeting the chief of staff, drawing criticism across the political spectrum.
The letter signals internal Sephardic ultra-Orthodox dissent over the tone and content of recent political-religious rhetoric. No further details on the letter's recipients or any response from Rabbi Yizdi have been reported.
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Source and signal
- Internal intake