In the lead-up to Tuesday’s elections, Rav Aharon Feldman shlit”a, Rosh Yeshivas Ner Yisroel, is calling on members of all Yidden to exercise their right to vote, stressing the critical importance of civic engagement in protecting Jewish interests. Rav Feldman emphasized that voting is not only a civic duty but also an essential responsibility for the Jewish community, rooted in longstanding guidance from Torah leaders.
“For decades, the daas Torah has been that members of the Jewish community should vote in every election,” Rav Feldman says, referencing the guidance of leading gedolim, including Rav Moshe Feinstein, who encouraged active participation in elections to demonstrate that the community cares and to hold politicians accountable. According to Rav Feldman, a strong voting turnout is a way to make the community’s voice known to public officials who, in turn, adjust their policies and actions based on how the Jewish community votes.
Addressing the notion that an individual’s vote may not make a difference, Rav Feldman countered this perception, explaining that every vote counts, especially in a close race. Politicians watch carefully how the Jewish community votes, and they have to adjust their behavior based on our voting patterns,” he explains. This is especially true now, in the 2024 election, where vital issues are at stake, and a small minority could decide the outcome.
Rav Feldman urged everyone in the Jewish community to show up at the polls and make their voices heard. “This is the only way we can protect our interests,” he says.
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Why didn’t he endorsed someone for president?
In the past Gedolim used to not endorse either side, because of the possibility that if the other side would win, there could be reprisals.
I think that (given the fact that in the polls they are neck on neck) the Rosh Yeshiva שליט”א is merely following the lead of Gedolim from the past.
It is quite obvious that we do not want to be held responsible even to a minimum for any dead baby.
That would mean that all HAVE TO VOTE for the side that is against abortion.
Its so obvious who he is saying to vote for that he doesnt have to spell it out.
jewish interests are Torah keeping Shabbos. that is all that is important….stay out of politics …..America is the DEVIL
Just a quick observation of some of the pro Kamala articles published on ywn, it seems there are “frum” people who think it’s totally ok to vote for Kamala . I think rabbis need to spell it out.
@Moreyeshivishthenme I tink you have a point and that’s probably why Satmar came out with an endorsement.
Brklyntrucker,
The Rabbanim in Baltimore NEVER endorse or mention a candidates name.
(As I wrote elsewhere), as is usually done Rav Feldman, The President of the Vaad HaRabbanim & the Executive Director of the local Agudah chapter made videos encouraging all to vote (BUT not WHO to vote for). There are a few reasons but most important is the (entire from far left to far right) community is united more than most communities & letting something like an election cause Machlokes or for some groups or individuals to feel they’re not a part of the community because they vote differently is simply not worth a few votes. In Baltimore the community is encouraged to do their own research & vote what they feel is the best choice.