Rabbi Rimon Composes Prayer for Knesset Election Voters
Translated & summarized from NEWSru Israel by baba
Rabbi Yosef-Tzvi Rimon of Gush Etzion composed a prayer for voters on the day of the 26th Knesset elections. The prayer thanks God for the state's revival and the opportunity to participate in elections. It asks for wisdom in choosing representatives and for the elections to foster unity, prosperity, and Israel's standing among nations.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Rabbi Yosef-Tzvi Rimon created a prayer for voters participating in the 26th Knesset elections.
- The prayer expresses gratitude for Israel's revival and the right to vote.
- It asks for wisdom and responsibility in selecting Knesset representatives.
- The prayer seeks increased unity, love, and prosperity for Israel.
- It concludes with a plea for continued divine mercy and the advancement of redemption.
On the day of the 26th Knesset elections, Rabbi Yosef-Tzvi Rimon, who serves as the rabbi of the Gush Etzion Regional Council and founded the Sulamot organization, created a special prayer for voters. The prayer expresses gratitude to God for the generation of redemption, the revival of the state, and the nation's heroism, referencing prophetic promises. It specifically thanks God for the right to participate in the Knesset elections and be partners in nation-building. The prayer asks for the ability to choose representatives with responsibility, sincerity, and wisdom. It further requests that the elections lead to increased unity and love within the community, strengthening the people, land, and Torah. The prayer also wishes for the prosperity of education and the economy, and for Israel's glory to be elevated among nations. Finally, it asks for continued mercy and the advancement of the redemption process, concluding with "Amen."
