Ya'akov Tessler
יעקב טסלר · MK (Agudat Yisrael, Vizhnitz)
Who they are
Represents the Vizhnitz Hasidic community; his slot, like the whole slate, depends on the inter-faction allocation.
Positions and record
Draft: Full exemption for Torah students.
Education: Budgets for Hasidic school systems.
Status quo: Shabbat and kashrut arrangements untouched.
Where they stand
Judea & Samariaparty lineFollows rabbinic guidance, dovish history
Two states / withdrawalSovereignty / annexation
Gaza & Securityparty lineDefers to the security cabinet
Deal & disengagementFull military control
Haredi Enlistmentparty lineExemption is existential
Universal draftPreserve exemptions
Judiciaryparty lineBack the overhaul in exchange for a draft law
Strengthen the courtCurb the court
Economyparty lineSectoral allocations
Social spendingFree market
Religion & Stateparty lineMaximal religious status quo
Civil / pluralistHalachic status quo