Beit Midrash
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- Chemdat Yamim
- Igrot Hare’aya
Recipient: The municipal council of Yafo (apparently, newly elected)
Body: My dear sirs and brothers – I find it to be a personal obligation to "awaken your spirits" in regard to the holy work that your honorable roles make you responsible for at this time.
Igrot Hare’aya (200)
Beit Din Eretz Hemda - Gazit
46 - Improper Criticism of a Rabbi
47 - Message for Municipal Responsibility
48 - Warning against Chillul Shabbat
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My dear sirs, do not retreat because of some obstacles, which you might encounter in your paths in the beginning of your work. If you will only choose to meet together, as the law requires the joint meetings of the council, you will succeed with Hashem’s assistance, to arrange the complicated matters of our city in a proper and desirable manner.
From my perspective (as rabbi of the city), I give you my support to carry out matters according to what your hearts see as correct, which I will view as correct for the good fortunes of the holy city. This applies as well to matters connected to the financial state of the office of the rabbinate in the city, as well as other similar matters that require solutions. Just do not weaken your resolve to lead the public. This is especially true during these days, as Pesach draws closer, as the bitterness of the lot of our brethren who are poor affects every one of us whose human heart and Jewish spirit live in his midst.
Be strong and exert yourselves, and Hashem shall be with you to set your actions in a manner that will bring respect and glory.
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