Communicated: Unprecedented Number of Rabbonim Join Final Election Push for Senator Weber, Citing Torah Values and Record of Standing With the Community

“Our values are not for sale, and our community’s future must never be reduced to a funding decision.”

With that declaration, 18 prominent Rabbonim from across Rockland County issued a joint Kol Korai endorsing State Senator Bill Weber and Congressman Mike Lawler for reelection, along with Bruce Blakeman for Governor, citing their record of standing with the community and defending the values and freedoms important to Orthodox Jewish families.

The Rabbonim stress that voting is “a mitzvah, a chiyuv, and a responsibility,” urging every eligible voter to participate in the November 3 election. Their letter emphasizes the importance of protecting Torah values, religious freedom, parental rights, Yeshiva education, public safety, and the long-term well-being of the community.

The Kol Korai warns about the potential consequences of a veto-proof Democratic supermajority in Albany and expresses concern over the growing influence of the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA). The Rabbonim argue that these developments could have serious implications for religious freedom, parental rights, Yeshiva education, and public safety.

The letter also emphasizes the importance of maintaining meaningful checks and balances in state government, warning that decisions made in Albany have lasting consequences for families, schools, neighborhoods, and future generations.

The Rabbonim caution against evaluating candidates solely on the basis of government grants or financial assistance to individual institutions. Instead, they urge consideration of the broader interests of the community, including the protection of religious liberties, family values, and educational independence.

The letter warned against supporting candidates simply because they promise financial benefits to particular institutions and instead encouraged voters to consider the greater good of the country and the long-term welfare of the community.

With Hakaras Hatov, we recognize and appreciate those who have stood by our community,” the Kol Korai declares.

The Rabbonim specifically recognize the endorsed candidates for what they describe as their record of standing firmly against Antisemitism, supporting the safety and security of Acheinu Bnei Yisroel, and demonstrating their commitment to the community through actions rather than promises.

The 18 Rabbonim joining the Kol Korai, listed alphabetically by last name, are:

 1.⁠ ⁠Rabbi Eliezer Abish — Khal Netzach Shlomo, New City

 2.⁠ ⁠Rabbi Dovid Bartfeld — K'hal Mevakshei Hashem, Thiells

 3.⁠ ⁠Rabbi Simcha Bunim Berger — Village Green Shul, Wesley Hills

 4.⁠ ⁠Rabbi Daniel Coren — Beis Medrash Ohr Chaim, Monsey

 5.⁠ ⁠Rabbi Yisroel Dovid Feiner — Khal Cragmere Oval, New City

 6.⁠ ⁠Rabbi Avrohom Yakov Horowitz — Bhm"d Dzikov-Melitz, Spring Valley

 7.⁠ ⁠Rabbi Heshy Kahan — Khal Zichron Chanina Getzel, Pomona East

 8.⁠ ⁠Rabbi Ari Levitan — K'hal Tiferes Tefillah, Pomona

 9.⁠ ⁠Rabbi Pinchus Elchonon Mandelbaum — Bhm"d Chancheen, Montebello

10.⁠ ⁠Rabbi Yakov Yosef Moskowitz — Khal Borov, Forshay

11.⁠ ⁠Rabbi Zvi Nussbaum — Merkaz Hatorah, Chestnut Ridge

12.⁠ ⁠Rabbi Shlomo Perlstein — Summit Park Shul, New Hempstead

13.⁠ ⁠Rabbi Yehuda Leib Reidel — Bais Medrash of Haverstraw

14.⁠ ⁠Rabbi Ari Senter — Kehilas Yesharim of Wesley Hills

15.⁠ ⁠Rabbi Yosef Simon — Toras Dovid Kollel, Monsey

16.⁠ ⁠Rabbi Akiva Tendler — Bais Medrash Darchei Meyer, Airmont

17.⁠ ⁠Rabbi Yisroel Teichman — Kehillas Zichron Yitzchok, New Hempstead

18.⁠ ⁠Rabbi Yehoshua Weber — Khal Ohr Tzvi, Montebello

As the November 3 election is tomorrow, the joint Kol Korai represents a collective expression of support from Rabbonim representing communities throughout Rockland County.

“They have stood with us. Now it is our turn to stand with them,” the letter concludes.

Disclosure: These endorsements are made in a personal capacity and not on behalf of any organization.