Voting In The Midterm Elections Are Obligatory And A Communal Necessity

With the National midterm elections underway, and the official Election Day, Tuesday, November 3rd arriving shortly, all citizens are encouraged to actively take part by casting their vote for the individuals running to fill federal, state, and municipal offices.

Jews, observant of Torah and Mitzvah’s are (Halachically) obligated to assure that the Seven Universal Laws of Noah, are followed by Society. This is accomplished in our democratic republic, by voting for those candidates who have respect for the social parameters stated in our holy Torah and Codes of Jewish Law.

The RAA/IGUD calls upon the religious and lay leadership of the Jewish community to conduct voter registration drives to assure that candidates running for public office, are the individuals who represent, the ethics, morals, and family values, that protect and nurture, a vibrant society.

The Jewish community must utilize their right to vote, as cited in a letter issued by the preeminent Halachic authority Reb Moshe Feinstein of blessed memory zt”l.

Excerpts of the letter reads: “On reaching the shores of the United States, Jews found a safe haven. The rights guaranteed by the United States Constitution and the Bill of Rights have allowed us the freedom to practice our religion without interference and to live in this republic in safety.”

The letter continues: “The most fundamental responsibility incumbent on each individual is to register and to vote. Therefore, I urge all members of the Jewish community to fulfill their obligations by registering as soon as possible, and by voting. By this, we can express our appreciation and contribute to the continued security of our community.” (Reb Moshe Feinstein: Letter to the NY JCRC 1984)

As the Prophet declares “And seek the welfare of the city to which I have exiled you and pray to G-d in its behalf; for in its prosperity, you shall prosper.” (Jeremiah 29:7)

With the recent elections of radical candidates who harbor antisemitic sentiment, it is a matter of PIKUACH NEFESH – the saving of life, to elect those who stand with the Jewish people.

Moreover, moral concerns, such as, same gender marriage, late term abortion, sex education for minors, interference of government in the educational preferences of parents, as well as the alarmingly increased acceptance of elective gender surgery for minors, are concerns of every citizen who believes in Biblical and Family Values.

The great Codifier of Jewish Law, Maimonides, states that all of humanity is obligated to keep the Seven Universal Laws of Noah. As explained in the Talmud (Sanhedrin 58b), they are: 1) Do not murder. 2) Do not steal. 3) Do not worship false gods. 4) Do not be sexually immoral. 5) Do not eat the limb removed from a live animal. 6) Do not curse God. 7) Set up courts and bring offenders to justice.

The radical departure of social norms and biblical values previously adhered to by society makes its incumbent upon all to vote exclusively for those individuals who’s social platform respects family values. To do otherwise is to actively aid and abet erosion of the Universal Laws of Noah that are incumbent upon all of humanity – regardless of ethnicity, race, or origin.

In conclusion, voting for those who support a secure and safe Israel, is a matter of PIKUACH NEFESH, the saving of life.

May G-D bless America and all its inhabitants with peace and security, Amen.