Your Voice Matters: A Jewish Call to Vote
As Jews, we are taught that every voice counts and every action matters. Our tradition calls us to pursue justice (tzedek, tzedek tirdof – Deuteronomy 16:20) and to take responsibility for the world around us. Participating in elections is one of the most powerful ways to live out these values.
Voting is more than a civic duty—it’s an expression of our commitment to shaping a society that reflects our highest ideals: fairness, compassion, and dignity for all. The choices we make determine the future of our neighborhoods, our city, our state, and our country.
- It only takes five minutes to impact Israel’s future.
- A $5 fee is required for security and identity verification.
- You must be Jewish and 18 or older.
Want to vote by mail? Pick up a paper ballot at CRS.
A Message from Rabbi Nir Barkin:
Why Your Vote Matters
“When hatred grows loud, silence is not neutrality – it is abdication. We are commanded to sound the alarm when Jewish life is threatened and to act for the world we hope to see. Our faith has outlasted empires because we never stopped building — first for survival, and then for collective responsibility.
Act now.
Each vote, each word, each act of conscience is how covenant begins again.”
Rabbi Ben Spratt
Senior Rabbi
Upcoming Election
- Locate your Early Voting or Election Day Polling Site
- Learn about Ballot Proposals and NYC Elected Offices
- Visit The Board of Elections in the City of New York, NYC VOTES, or New York City Jewish Voters Alliance for more information.
