Welcome to Political Point Man.

The intended theme of this monthly column is to establish, for those lacking the knowledge, politically or religiously, of what is right and wrong in Washington D.C.

We will keep it to basics. Many of us can use an education of what Torah Jews ought to believe when entering the voting booth. Additionally, we will provide a brief review, for those whose convictions are b’H in order, of what are some of the central beliefs of the American political parties, and whether a Jew may, halachically, support or harbor them. What one thinks about the issues of the day is obviously the choice of the individual and ultimately how we vote is up to our own personal discretion.

Yet, there is a dire need in the Jewish world of print, electronic and social media, and the general popular consensus to teach, and, hopefully, even successfully persuade the klal that voting incorrectly causes a terrible chilul Hashem in our open society, as well as it undermines the fabric of our lives.
Hashem placed us in this country and in this era to serve Him Alone, despite the countless challenges and temptations. Our private views on current social issues are not immune from this requirement at all. We must possess the ability, unless we choose not to think about politics at all, to see through the deceit that envelops our world.

Lies and fabrications abound the world media today and one should actually envy those of us who shun these mediums as a source of any information, since the information along with many of those disseminating it evil, to say the least. They wake up every day and substitute Modeh Ani with a burning desire to further the cause of modern-day radical liberalism, and to undermine all efforts expended on the part of men and women of faith in this once moral society.

Rabbi Avigdor Miller zt’l was a voice of veracity and holy Tzadik hador who taught us that the ills of liberalism are antithetical to the holy Torah and we may have no part of it. With the recent election of President Donald J. Trump, we have enhanced our chances for preparing ourselves properly to greet Moshiach exponentially. When one considers that on paper he had absolutely no chance of ever winning last November, it is clear that this is the Will of Hashem and we need to capitalize on this opportune time to lead lives that will make our ancestors proud.

Ours is a generation that has come along after many other prior periods in the golus that seemingly surpassed the performance of present-day klal yisroel. Yet, as Rabbi Nachman of Breslov zt’l taught us, during the days that precede Moshiach’s arrival, a Jew who says the Sh’ma Yisroel with the proper belief will be a wonder. Those days are practically here and we must understand that our contribution’s to k’vod shomayim are very much appreciated and cherished by our Father Above.

Supporting Democrats, members of our congress that work term after term in office to spread immorality and insanity throughout the nation, during these precarious days, is probably a major Torah offense. I am far from being a rabbi, yet I encourage you all to ask your rabbi, if he is an authentic one, what is the heter for selling out one’s soul in exchange for political favors, be they monetary or otherwise. Rabbi Miller zt’l was not alone in this battle. Many holy Torah personalities forbade voting for immoral candidates too. Let us ask ourselves from now on, “Who would Hashem want me to vote for?” With that approach, the choice is clear. Hatzlacha!