Safed Rabbi Urges Public to Vote, Citing National Stakes
Translated & summarized from Arutz Sheva by baba
Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu, Chief Rabbi of Safed, is urging the public to vote in elections, stating that lives, Torah, and the settlement of Israel depend on it. He expressed concern that millions do not vote and encouraged citizens to call friends and ensure others also cast their ballots. The rabbi believes the success of the people of Israel is tied to voter participation.
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- Safed's Chief Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu called on the public to vote in elections.
- He stated that lives, Torah, and settlement of the Land of Israel depend on voting.
- Rabbi Eliyahu expressed concern that millions of Israelis do not vote.
- He urged voters to encourage friends and family to participate.
- The rabbi believes the success of the people of Israel is tied to voter turnout.
Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu, the Chief Rabbi of Safed, has issued a strong call to the public, urging all citizens to participate in elections and not to remain home on election day. He emphasized that voting has a significant impact on crucial issues concerning the future of the people of Israel, stating, "Lives depend on it, the Torah of Israel depends on it, the settlement of the Land of Israel depends on it."
Rabbi Eliyahu expressed surprise at the current voter turnout, noting that "seventy percent of the public goes to vote. Another thirty percent, that's millions, millions are sitting at home." He elaborated on the broad implications of this decision, questioning how one could stay home when "the modesty of the sons and daughters of Israel depends on it" and "the appointment of judges depends on it."
The rabbi further implored the public not to limit their participation to their own vote but to actively encourage others to exercise their right. "Call all your friends: Have you gone to vote yet? I won't tell you what to vote for. Have you gone? Go vote, go vote, go vote. Vote for the sake of God Almighty," he urged.
Rabbi Eliyahu concluded by stressing the importance of ensuring everyone votes, even offering assistance to those who haven't yet reached the polling stations. He asserted that ultimately, "the success of the people of Israel depends on this."
