American Jewish liberals should stop saying that the sky is falling.
Elections
With over 85% of votes counted, Netanyahu poised to finally break Israel’s political deadlock with strong religious right-wing majority.
Firebrand Itamar Ben-Gvir says new government will bring security to all, says “everyone’s asking for real change,” in swipe at outgoing “government of change.”
If all is subject to the Divine will, if He sets up and brings down rulers, why even bother voting?
Today we choose our next prime minister, his government coalition, and those who we believe can meet the many challenges of the modern Jewish state.
There are no fewer than 40 political parties standing for election in Israel, including the Judeo-Christian “Bible Bloc.”
What happens to a society whose leaders renounce their responsibility to take action when there is “wickedness in the land”?
The real issue dividing Israel isn’t Benjamin Netanyahu or the economy, but something far more basic: Israeli society is being torn apart by the issue of national sovereignty.
His political future might then depend on what the ultra-Orthodox parties Shas and United Torah Judaism decide.
Ultimately, God’s agenda always takes precedence and determines the future of all. On Tuesday we vote, but not for our destiny.