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Rabbi Smotrich Explains Spiritual Significance of Voting

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Rabbi Smotrich Details His Serious Approach to Election Day Voting

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Rabbi Chaim Yerucham Smotrich described his solemn Election Day routine, including wearing a suit and voting early as a holy commandment. He stressed that elections have profound implications for national life and warned against minority governments relying on non-Jewish votes. Rabbi Smotrich views voting as an expression of the Jewish people's collective sanctity and essential for national preservation.

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  • Rabbi Chaim Yerucham Smotrich views voting as a holy commandment and a serious national duty.
  • Smotrich wears a suit and votes early on Election Day, following specific religious customs.
  • He warned that a minority government formed with non-Jewish votes would undermine the Jewish majority.
  • The Rabbi stated that election outcomes affect critical issues like war, justice, and the economy.
  • He believes participating in public decisions upholds the sanctity of the Jewish people.

Israel National News publishes in English. The key points are summarized above. Read Israel National News’s full report from the link at the top of the page.

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