Editing Elections (section)

== The Rebbe's Approach Regarding Elections ==
In Knesset elections and local elections in Israel, the Rebbe viewed voting as something through which a Jew can have influence, emphasizing that participation in elections does not constitute interference in politics but rather a step that positively influences the Jewish people both materially and spiritually. The Rebbe clarified that elections should not be seen as a fateful act, where the outcome depends solely on those who participate in them. The Rebbe further clarified that we need to know and remember that the "key" is with the Jewish people, and therefore, there is no reason to be overwhelmed by all these matters, as it depends only on the Jewish people. Even when he explained to someone that it is obligatory to participate in elections, the Rebbe emphasized that "in any case, one should divert his attention from matters of politics."