Meir Porush, born on June 11, 1955, in Jerusalem, is a prominent Haredi politician affiliated with the Agudat Yisrael faction of United Torah Judaism. He has served as a member of the Knesset in multiple terms since 1996, currently holding the position of MK, and focuses on ultra-Orthodox interests such as religious education and exemptions from military service. Porush has held significant government roles, including Deputy Minister of Education and Minister of Jerusalem Affairs and Jewish Tradition, and serves as Deputy Mayor of Jerusalem, advocating for policies aligned with Haredi community priorities. He is known for his staunch defense of Haredi autonomy, often engaging in public protests against secular impositions like the military draft, and has faced criticism for positions perceived as extreme, including opposition to civil marriage and public transportation on Shabbat. As a key figure in Jerusalem's Haredi politics, he continues to influence local and national policy through his legislative and municipal roles.