The Jewish voice is not just a number in the ballot box: It's time it be heard

Miron H. Isaacs, in an opinion piece for Ma'ariv, calls for a clear and distinct 'Jewish voice' in the public discourse, beyond the numbers at the ballot box. He argues that politicians often speak on behalf of the Jewish public, and calls for a return to values of humility, decency, responsibility, and solidarity, while recognizing the civil rights of Arab citizens of Israel.

Miron H. Isaacs, in an opinion piece for Ma'ariv, calls for a clear and distinct 'Jewish voice' in the public discourse in Israel, beyond the numbers at the ballot box. He argues that politicians often speak on behalf of the Jewish public, but this voice is not limited to voting. The author calls for a return to values of humility, decency, responsibility, and solidarity, emphasizing that the Jewish voice should demand the restoration of reasonableness to our lives. He notes that the Jewish voice is capable of recognizing the full civil rights of Arab citizens of Israel, including the right to vote and be elected, while preserving the Jewish and democratic character of the state. The article also calls for solidarity between different cultural groups and for refraining from incitement and insults. The author criticizes politicians who claim to speak on behalf of the public, and calls for a Jewish voice that pursues peace and justice, respects all citizens of the state, and falls silent from shouts of hatred.