The Rebbe’s Opinion on Political Elections

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Beis Medrash

8 months ago

The Rebbe’s Opinion on Political Elections

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I am a teacher in a Chabad Mesivta and I noticed something that really bothered me: We all know that recently, in Eretz Yisroel and the USA, there were political elections. I saw that it consumed the time and passion of my students. I started wondering if that would be different if the talmidim — and Chassidim in general — were told by Rabbanim and Mashpiim told not to vote at all in the elections. What is the Rebbe’s approach to voting elections? Rabbi Gershon Avtzon answers in this week’s Chinuch and Moshiach column • Full Article

Crown Heights

1 year ago

Here’s Who Is Running In New York’s Upcoming Primary

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Next Tuesday is the primary day in New York State for state and congressional races. There are a number of races that affect the community such as Civil Court Judge and District Leader • Full Story

Crown Heights

1 year ago

1811 Votes Later, Vaad Hakohol Election Results Announced

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Elections were held on Sunday for the directors of the Crown Heights Jewish Community Council (CHJCC) and Vaad Hakohol for the first elections in 14 years. The election committee announced the winners after 3 hours of counting • Full Story

Crown Heights

1 year ago

Crown Heights Community Goes To The Polls

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Elections for the directors of the Crown Heights Jewish Community Council (CHJCC) and Vaad Hakohol have kicked off for the first elections in 14 years, this morning at Lubavitcher Yeshivah Crown Street. Polls will be open till 9:00 pm • Full Story, Photos

Opinion

1 year ago

Open Letter: What I didn’t Hear Enough About From The Candidates

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An open letter to all the candidates by Yosef Mendel Heintz, LMSW on what he didn’t hear enough about from the candidates on the upcoming Vaad Hakohol elections • Full Article