Among the more prominent names disclosed are Rabbi Yehoshua Pfeffer, who leads the "Or Hadash" congregation and until recently served as a rabbinical judge on the court of prominent posek Rabbi Asher Weiss. Also listed is Rabbi Yitzhak Bar Haim, a co-founder of the Haredi Nahal program who has spent years working with frameworks designed for ultra-Orthodox soldiers in the Israel Defense Forces.
Party officials say they intend the rabbinic committee to provide religious guidance for decision-making and to address issues on the public agenda. This move comes as 'Haredi Public' expands its grassroots activities and launches a campaign this week across ultra-Orthodox cities and population centers.
However, Rabbi Bar Haim, one of the 15 rabbis whose name appeared on the published list, has requested his name be removed from the roster. Sources close to him clarify that while he may support in principle the existence of an additional Haredi party, this does not constitute endorsement of this specific party or a position regarding its electoral campaign.
"Denies any connection, never interfered in politics, everyone should act according to their rabbis' instructions. They put my name in without asking me first," the rabbi stated.
