The teachings of the Vilna Gaon have strongly influenced the Litvaks in Israel; a prominent Litvak, Rabbi Elazar Shach, helped in the formation of both the Degel HaTorah Party and the Shas Party.
The teachings of the Vilna Gaon have strongly influenced the Litvaks in Israel. A prominent Litvak helped in the formation of both the Degel HaTorah Party and the Shas Party. A prominent Litvak was Rabbi Elazar Shach.