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תפילה למצביעי המדינה | Prayer for the Electorate, by David Zvi Kalman (2016)

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Shared on 2016-11-08 – 8 Heshvan 5777.
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A prayer for the electorate to be recited together with the Prayer for Government on the Shabbat before an election (federal, state, or local). David Zvi Kalman’s “Prayer for the Electorate” was initially published on Ritualwell here and linked from an explanation of the prayer posted here. Vocalization of the unpointed text by Josh Soref. (Thank you!) . . .

A Prayer on Voting, by T’ruah: The Rabbinic Call for Human Rights (2016)

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Shared on 2016-11-07 – 7 Heshvan 5777.
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On Tuesday, we go to the polls in a momentous election that for many of us has generated a combination of anxiety, excitement, fear, and confusion. We offer you this prayer, which you can recite this Shabbat, before you vote, or while you are waiting for returns. . . .


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