Rav Yitzchok Lichtenstein shlita Rosh Yeshiva Torah Vodaas speaking at the Asifas Harabbonim called by the Roshei Yeshiva of BMG opposing any participation in the World Zionist Organization (WZO) and particularly the so-called Chareidi party Eretz Hakodesh. The Rosh Yeshiva explained why joining the WZO is ossur with no heter what-so-ever and that nothing has changed today that would effect the clear p'sak of the Gedolei Olam for generations. There are those who say that today is different than back during the days of Rav Reuven grozovsky that is false, secondly the prenise that they will have a hashpaah is a lie as zionism is alive and the redifas hadas in Eretz Yisrael is very strong.
Eretz Hakodesh is treif like chazer The issue with Eretz Hakodesh is not over a simple vote where you pay 6 dollars and vote in 2 minutes; it's about the קרירות הדעת knowing that there's a separating wall between us and them. When you allow them in it will lead to harmful consequences like drafting yeshiva students and Jewish girls. What was once clear to us as forbidden has become questionable due to propaganda. If we had maintained our stance that it was treif, this wouldn't have happened. We must speak up boldly—there's no room for doubt. The struggle is over who holds the authority: the דעת בעלי בתים or Torah leaders. Unfortunately, the laypeople hold the power. This isn't about fanaticism, or kanaus it's about simple truths. We need to speak out and be afraid of what others say, or else the confusion will continue.
We must confront the websites and publications and fight them showing that they are not on control neither are בעלי בתים or גבירים in the הנהגה of klal yisroel.
The truth must be heard, and with Hashem’s help, it will prevail.
