Rabbi Levontahl Warns Against Emotional Dominance in Decision-Making Amid Election Propaganda

Rabbi Elazar Levontahl has released a new video column addressing the overwhelming influence of propaganda videos and emotional campaigns on public decision-making during the election period. He questions how society has reached a point where intense emotions, images, and videos heavily sway decisions, sometimes leading people to act against their own interests. Levontahl attributes this trend to modern psychology and media's visual power, which encourages bypassing rational thought and appealing directly to emotions.

While acknowledging the important role emotions play in connecting people and expressing humanity, Levontahl warns that unchecked emotions without rational scrutiny can lead to harmful outcomes. He advocates for setting limits on emotional exposure and increasing intellectual engagement through critical thinking, questioning, and study. Levontahl highlights Torah study as a means to discern truth and determine the right course of action for individuals and society.

Concluding his message, he emphasizes that emotion should be a partner, not a leader, in decision-making, with reason reclaiming its role to guide and direct the heart toward the best outcomes.