Prominent Rabbi Votes Mid-Mourning Period for Brother
Translated & summarized from Kikar HaShabbat by baba
Influential Lithuanian Rabbi Shimon Galai voted for the United Torah Judaism party on Tuesday morning, during the seven-day mourning period for his brother. He cast his ballot before morning prayers and urged others to vote. His action highlighted the importance of participation in the elections even during a time of personal grief.
The story in 4 lines · by baba
- Rabbi Shimon Galai voted for United Torah Judaism during his brother's mourning period.
- The rabbi cast his ballot before morning prayers on Tuesday.
- He encouraged other community members to also vote.
- His action took place during the traditional seven-day Shiva mourning period.
Influential Lithuanian Rabbi Shimon Galai cast his vote on Tuesday morning, during the seven-day mourning period for his deceased brother. He went to vote for the United Torah Judaism party before morning prayers, encouraging others to participate in the election. The rabbi's act of voting while observing Shiva, the traditional Jewish mourning period, drew attention and served as an example for the community.
