Voting as an Act of Faith

Friends, as we stand a week away from Election Day, let’s consider what it means to vote — not just as a right but as a profound spiritual act. In our tradition, we are taught to seek the welfare of society, to care for the structures that sustain justice and compassion. Voting is one way we can fulfill this commitment, one way we partner with the Divine in shaping the world around us.

No, there’s no Torah verse that commands us to vote specifically. But our tradition (see Pirkei Avot 3:2, for instance) calls on us to take responsibility for each other, to build societies that uplift the dignity and welfare of our neighbors. Voting is a moment when each of us can shape the values that guide our communities and ensure that kindness, fairness, and justice are at the heart of our collective actions.

We live in a world that often feels chaotic, yet the Torah’s story of Creation teaches us that Divine love pushes us toward order and clarity. God creates space for life to thrive, for boundaries to be established, for every person to have a role and a place. Voting, in a sense, is our way of making space for each other’s voices, recognizing the unique perspectives and needs that each person brings. It is our way of saying, “I see you, and your needs matter.”

This Election Day, let us not take for granted the sacred opportunity before us. Let’s make a plan, show up, and do our part to create a world in which each of us can flourish. In a moment where much feels uncertain, let’s honor our power to cast a vote — an act of faith in the possibility of a better tomorrow.

Make a plan. Vote.