On February 18, 2025, YWN received a letter signed by Hagaon HaRav Dov Landau, Rosh Yeshivas Slabodka, calling for “all Charedi representatives to immediately withdraw from Zionist institutions,” specifically targeting involvement in organizations like the World Zionist Organization (WZO). YWN has since uncovered that nearly every print publication that ran this letter was paid to do so, a revelation that raises serious questions about the authenticity of the campaign. For clarity, YWN was neither offered nor paid to publish the letter and has maintained its editorial independence. Further investigation by YWN revealed an even more astonishing detail: a video statement released in late March 2025, in which Rav Landau unequivocally reiterated his opposition to Charedi participation in WZO elections, featured English subtitles crafted by none other than the Conservative Movement. The professionally produced subtitles, which enabled American Charedi audiences to clearly understand Rav Landau’s message, were strategically designed to amplify the video’s reach and impact. YWN is in possession of concrete evidence confirming the Conservative Movement’s role in this effort. In fact, we know the name of the person who placed the subtitles on the video. The Conservative Movement’s involvement represents a meticulously orchestrated campaign to thrust this issue into the forefront of public discourse, achieving a level of prominence unprecedented in American Jewish history. By leveraging paid publications and expertly subtitled media, the movement successfully manipulated the narrative surrounding Chareidi engagement with Zionist institutions, raising concerns about external interference in internal Chareidi affairs. Hagaon HaRav Dov Landau’s stance, as expressed in both the letter and video, remains clear: he opposes any Chareidi involvement in the WZO or similar bodies, viewing such participation as incompatible with Torah values. However, the revelation of paid publications and the Conservative Movement’s behind-the-scenes role casts a shadow over the campaign’s legitimacy, prompting questions about who stands to benefit from this controversy. YWN remains committed to uncovering the truth and providing clarity to its readers. As this story develops, we will continue to investigate and report on any further evidence of external influence in this critical matter affecting the Charedi community. In fact, YWN can tell our readers with certainty, that this as well as the previous article published today are just the tip of the iceberg. In the coming days and weeks, information will be published that will be extremely shocking to say the least. Stay tuned! (YWN Israel Desk – Jerusalem)