Rabbi Leaves Shiva to Vote, Urges Public to Participate
Translated & summarized from Now 14 by baba
Rabbi Shimon Glai emerged from his seven-day mourning period in Bnei Brak to vote for the United Torah Judaism party. He then urged the public to participate in the elections, stressing its importance for the future of the Jewish people and Torah. The rabbi's rare appearance during shiva underscored his commitment to civic and religious duty.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Rabbi Shimon Glai left his seven-day mourning period to vote in the elections.
- He cast his ballot for the United Torah Judaism party.
- Rabbi Glai urged the public to vote, emphasizing its importance.
- His act highlighted the significance of participation in elections.
- The rabbi's appearance was described as a rare act of devotion.
Rabbi Shimon Glai, who was observing the traditional seven-day mourning period (shiva) for his brother, made a rare public appearance to cast his vote in the recent elections. The rabbi emerged from his home in Bnei Brak to fulfill what was described as his "first commandment of the morning", voting.
Rabbi Glai proceeded to a nearby polling station, where he cast his ballot for the United Torah Judaism party, marking his vote with the letter 'Gimel'. This act, by someone in mourning, highlights the paramount importance he places on participating in elections as a means to safeguard Torah study and the Jewish character of the state.
Following his vote, Rabbi Glai issued a strong call to the public, urging everyone to leave their homes in large numbers and not to be lazy. He emphasized that exercising their right and duty to vote is crucial for the future of the Jewish people and Torah.
