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Reacting to Tuesday’s vote in Maine repealing a state law redefining marriage, Agudath Israel’s executive vice president, Rabbi Chaim Dovid Zwiebel, issued the following statement:
“Maine voters’ repeal on Tuesday of a state law that redefined marriage is heartening indeed. It is noteworthy that voters in every state in the union that has put this issue before the electorate have opted to preserve traditional marriage.
“What this shows is that the concept of marriage is indeed well understood by the public. It means what it has always meant: the consecrated union of man and woman.
“Legislatures that try to change this classical definition are not only out of line but out of touch.”
(YWN Desk - NYC)
Why is everybody taking credit for rabbi Levin’s hard work ?
It’s true that he is far right. But that gives us the Koach to be at least right of center.
Comment by ader — November 4, 2009 @ 3:44 pm
When there is a real nisoyon of money, Aguda supports low-life Toeva promoters, like Corzine and Bloomberg.
Comment by deepthinker — November 4, 2009 @ 4:13 pm
#2, Don’t say that. There are many factors to consider when they endorse a candidate, and that candidate being pro-Toeivah, doesn’t automatically say that the Agudah care only about money. Let me give you one example. If a candidate is anyways expected to win, sometimes it’s better to go with the winner, which will give you some leverage with that candidate after the election, then burn your bridges where you will lose for sure.
Comment by Ben Melech — November 4, 2009 @ 4:32 pm
Dear Ben Melech:
How about abstaining from endorsements–period.
If you live in Sodom, which Sodomite are you supposed to endorse?
Comment by deepthinker — November 4, 2009 @ 5:14 pm
#4, The lesser of two evils. Who then is going to give us a daas Torah? After all, we want to do the rotzen haboreh and we look to the Agudah to guide us in our Sedom. This argument will be no different if you look to Agudah for guidance, or you look to your rosh yeshiva or rebbe for guidance.
Comment by Ben Melech — November 4, 2009 @ 5:36 pm
It is truly using tunnel vision to decide on a candidate because of a single issue that really isn’t in his hands to decide on way or the other. Youi look at the candidate and decide who will do best by the entire electorate.
Deepthinker–is that lashon sagi nahor?
Comment by flatbusher — November 4, 2009 @ 5:44 pm
The Agudah is not allowed to endorse any candidate and they have not. If they would endorse a candidate they would lose their tax exempt status.
Comment by jphone — November 4, 2009 @ 6:01 pm
“Why is everybody taking credit for rabbi Levin’s hard work ?”
When was Rabbi Levin last in Maine?
Comment by jphone — November 4, 2009 @ 6:02 pm
who is this Rabbi Levin that did so much?
Comment by havesomeseichel — November 4, 2009 @ 7:56 pm
# 1
Who said it has anything to do with your rabbi? We were aware of the issur in the Torah before him or Mr. Buchanan. Pray tell, is there anything else that he gets involved with?
Comment by sammygol — November 4, 2009 @ 8:32 pm
As an Askan I personally know that the Agudah does not endorse politicians. + Agudah is a 501c3 Non-Profit Org. & cannot make endorsements.
Comment by geshmockster — November 4, 2009 @ 9:20 pm
From their statement, it is evident that Agudah is concerned that the Goyim not engage in Toeivah, as it will negatively impact on us.
Similarly with abortions. According to today’s Chicago Tribune, Illinois has become “an island of abortion in the U.S.” because a few left-wing judges, prodded by the ACLU, have prevented enforcement of long-standing laws:
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/chi-teen-abortion-law-05-nov05,0,6036321.story
Agudath Israel of Illinois, this is your next challenge!
Comment by Avraham — November 5, 2009 @ 9:58 am