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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
The appointment of governmental officials is preordained, as the Gemara states, “Afilu reish gargusa mishamaya ka mukma lei” (even the head of the well-diggers is positioned by Heaven). On the other hand, there are many sources that point to every individual’s free choice, which extends to casting their vote for the election of their leaders • By Harav Yosef Yeshaya Braun, member of the Badatz of Crown Heights • Full Article, Video
Rabbi Yehoshua S. Hecht, Member Presidium of the Rabbinical Alliance of America on behalf the Alliance states why its Obligation of Religious and Civic Duty to vote this Nov. 8th • Full Article
Local activists signed onto an open letter to the Crown Heights community urging every eligible person to vote, highlighting the communities increased voter turnout and its ability to affect the outcome of elections • Full Story
The Crown Heights Republican Committee, led by Max Coen and Ari Rimler, endorsed Congressman Lee Zeldin for Governor of New York urging the residents to vote for him on November 8; Calling it “Pikuach Nefesh” • Full Story
It is imperative that every eligible voter in our community go out and vote. Especially now, when our yeshivas are under a direct attack by newly proposed legislation that threatens our schools. Voting is the most effective way to make our position loud and clear • Full Article
Daniel Namdar – Crown Heights to Sossie Shain Tenafly, NJ
L’chaim: Sunday, April 14 in ULY Crown St.
Aharon Grossman – Cleveland, OH to Leah Hezrony – Roosevelt, NJ
L’Chaim: tonight (Monday) in Khal Neustadt Hall in Lakewood, NJ
Mendy Forer – Los Angeles, CA to Fraida Katan – Miami, FL
L’Chaim: tonight (Sunday) in ULY Crown St.
Moshe Rozenblat – Cedarhurst, NY to Moussia Lesches – Melbourne Australia
L’Chaim: Monday, April 8, in F.R.E.E. 1383 President St.
