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Rabbis Should Not Issue Halachic Rulings on Voting, Says Rabbi Stav
Rabbi David Stav, chairman of the Tzohar Rabbinical Organization, stated that rabbis can offer political opinions but should not present them as binding religious rulings. He argued that Jewish law does not dictate voting choices or mandate support for specific parties.
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What happened
- 01Rabbi David Stav stated rabbis should not issue binding religious rulings on how to vote.
- 02He asserted that Jewish law does not mandate voting for any specific party or candidate.
- 03Stav criticized the use of religious platforms for political endorsements as problematic.
- 04He warned that rabbis entering politics may compromise their integrity.
- 05Stav called claims that the Torah dictates voting choices "nonsense."
Stav criticized the use of religious platforms for political endorsements and cautioned against rabbis entering politics, suggesting it can compromise their integrity. He called claims that the Torah dictates voting choices "nonsense."
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