Slabodka rosh yeshiva Rav Dov Landau delivered a historic shiur klali Sunday evening at Ponovezh Yeshiva in Bnei Brak. During his divrei chizuk, he declared unequivocally that bnei yeshiva will not join the army under any circumstances, regardless of legal or political developments.

“Bnei yeshiva will not go to the army under any circumstances, neither by coercion nor voluntarily, whether there is a law or not,” he said.

In his remarks, the rosh yeshiva reflected emotionally on his early years in the very yeshiva where he spoke. “I am here in this place, moved and excited by the place where I spent my youth,” he said, noting that Ponovezh has become “the birthplace of many talmidei chachomim.”

Turning to the actions of the judicial system, Rav Landau said, “The judicial authorities continue in their wickedness, we, believers, believe that Hashem will burden their hearts.” He added, “Even when Hakadosh Boruch Hu assigns a burden through the obligated, the fate of the wicked is to be held to account.”

He urged the olam hayeshivos to remain steadfast and unwavering in its commitment to limud haTorah, despite mounting pressures. “All these difficulties will not hinder our Torah study; on the contrary, we will increase Torah study, increase Torah learners, increase houses of study,” he said.

The rosh yeshiva further emphasized his position in absolute terms, rejecting any compliance with outside demands. “We will not pay attention to their decrees, we will ignore them, and they and their decrees will vanish like a passing wind and like a fleeting dream,” he said.

Concluding his address, he stated, “It is the authorities’ role to regulate this and not to make it difficult, and if they insist, comfort and salvation will come to the Jews from another place.”

{Matzav.com}