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Rabbi Rules Jewish Law Permits Voting for Non-Jewish Candidate
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First reported by Kan News · 2 days ago
What happened
Rabbi Elyakim Levanon has ruled that Jewish law permits voting for Yoseph Haddad, a non-Jewish candidate on the "Amkha Israel" party list. This ruling contrasts with Rabbi Shlomo Aviner's opposition, who argued against non-Jews holding leadership roles in Israel.
- 01Rabbi Elyakim Levanon permits voting for non-Jewish candidate Yoseph Haddad under Jewish law.
- 02Levanon's ruling contradicts Rabbi Shlomo Aviner's opposition to non-Jews in leadership.
- 03The debate centers on Jewish law regarding non-Jews in public office.
- 04Ofer Winter defends Haddad, citing his military service and injury.
- 05Haddad is a candidate for the "Amkha Israel" party.
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