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The Jewish Home platform and policies

These issues below are sorted in descending order based on how important the average Israeli voter ranked them on the quiz.

Topics

Social  ›  Abortion

What is your stance on abortion?

TJH>TJH  ChatGPTPro-life, but allow in cases of rape, incest, or danger to the mother or child

Social  ›  LGBT Adoption Rights

Should gay couples have the same adoption rights as straight couples?

TJH>TJH  Public statementsNo

Social  ›  Gay Marriage

Do you support the legalization of same sex marriage?

TJH>TJH  Public statementsNo

Foreign Policy  ›  Mandatory Military Service

Should every 18 year old citizen be required to provide at least one year of military service?

TJH>TJH  Public statementsYes

Elections  ›  Criminal Politicians

Should a politician, who has been formerly convicted of a crime, be allowed to run for office?

TJH>TJH  ChatGPTNo


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Transportation  ›  Public Transportation

Should the government increase spending on public transportation?

TJH>TJH  ChatGPTNo, we have more important issues that need funding

Immigration  ›  Deporting Criminal Immigrants

Should immigrants be deported if they commit a serious crime?

TJH>TJH  ChatGPTYes

Science  ›  Mandatory Vaccinations

Should the government require children to be vaccinated for preventable diseases?

TJH>TJH  ChatGPTYes, but with exceptions for those whose religious beliefs forbid use of vaccines

Social  ›  Women in Combat

Should the military allow women to serve in combat roles?

TJH>TJH  ChatGPTYes, as long as they can pass the same physical tests as men

the Economy  ›  Minimum Wage

Should the government raise the national minimum wage?

TJH>TJH  ChatGPTNo

Domestic Policy  ›  Government Surveillance

Should the government be able to monitor phone calls and emails?

TJH>TJH  ChatGPTYes, this is necessary to combat terrorism

Social  ›  Death Penalty

Do you support the death penalty?

TJH>TJH  Public statementsYes

Domestic Policy  ›  Flag Burning

Should it be illegal to burn the Israeli flag?

TJH>TJH  Public statementsYes

the Environment  ›  Environmental Regulation

Should the government increase environmental regulations on businesses to reduce carbon emissions?

TJH>TJH  ChatGPTNo, and the current government is over-regulating businesses

Immigration  ›  Muslim Immigrant Ban

Should Muslim immigrants be banned from entering the country until the government improves its ability to screen out potential terrorists?

TJH>TJH  ChatGPTYes, until terrorist attacks decrease

Domestic Policy  ›  Armed Teachers

Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?

TJH>TJH  ChatGPTYes, schools should require at least one teacher or security guard to be armed

the Economy  ›  Taxes

Should Israel raise taxes on the rich?

TJH>TJH  ChatGPTNo

Education  ›  University Tuition

Should tuition at public universities be free?

TJH>TJH  ChatGPTNo, but tuition costs should decrease based on family income

Immigration  ›  Dual Citizenship

Should immigrants to Israel be allowed to hold dual citizenship status?

TJH>TJH  ChatGPTYes, unless they have committed an act of terrorism

Healthcare  ›  Single-Payer Healthcare

Do you support a single-payer healthcare system?

TJH>TJH  ChatGPTYes, but allow people to use private insurance

Foreign Policy  ›  Military Spending

Should Israel increase or decrease military spending?

TJH>TJH  Public statementsIncrease

the Environment  ›  Plastic Product Ban

Should disposable products (such as plastic cups, plates, and cutlery) that contain less than 50% of biodegradable material be banned?

TJH>TJH  ChatGPTNo, but increase tax incentives for companies that make biodegradable products

Elections  ›  Right of Foreigners to Vote

Should foreigners, currently residing in Israel, have the right to vote?

TJH>TJH  Party’s support baseNo

Domestic Policy  ›  Term Limits

Should there be term limits for members of the Knesset?

TJH>TJH  ChatGPTNo, we already have term limits that are called “elections”

Social  ›  Euthanasia

Should terminally ill patients be allowed to end their lives via assisted suicide?

TJH>TJH  ChatGPTNo

Healthcare  ›  Healthcare Privatization

Should there be more or less privatization of hospital and healthcare services?

TJH>TJH  ChatGPTMore

Healthcare  ›  Mental Health

Should the government increase funding for mental health research and treatment?

TJH>TJH  Party’s support baseYes

Social  ›  Gender Workplace Diversity

Should businesses be required to have women on their board of directors?

TJH>TJH  ChatGPTNo, board members should be the most qualified regardless of gender

Elections  ›  Minimum Voting Age

Should the minimum voting age be lowered?

TJH>TJH  ChatGPTNo

Science  ›  Nuclear Energy

Do you support the use of nuclear energy?

TJH>TJH  ChatGPTNo, we should invest in cleaner alternatives such as wind, hydroelectric, thorium, and geothermal

the Environment  ›  Animal Testing

Should researchers be allowed to use animals in testing the safety of drugs, vaccines, medical devices, and cosmetics?

TJH>TJH  ChatGPTYes, but not for cosmetics

Healthcare  ›  Marijuana

Do you support the legalization of Marijuana?

TJH>TJH  ChatGPTNo

Elections  ›  Campaign Finance

Should corporations, unions, and non-profit organizations be allowed to donate to political parties?

TJH>TJH  ChatGPTYes, but limit the amount they can donate

Crime  ›  Drug Trafficking Penalties

Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?

TJH>TJH  ChatGPTNo, sentence them to life in prison without parole instead

Foreign Policy  ›  Foreign Elections

Should the government attempt to influence foreign elections?

TJH>TJH  ChatGPTYes, but only to address security threats, not monetary interests

the Economy  ›  Government Spending

Should the government make cuts to public spending in order to reduce the national debt?

TJH>TJH  ChatGPTYes, but by drastically reducing the benefits and salaries of government officials

the Economy  ›  VAT Rates

Should VAT rates be increased or decreased?

TJH>TJH  Public statementsDecrease

Domestic Policy  ›  Whistleblower Protection

Should the government pass laws which protect whistleblowers?

TJH>TJH  ChatGPTYes, but only if releasing the information does not threaten our national security

Elections  ›  Candidate Transparency

Should political candidates be required to release their recent tax returns to the public?

TJH>TJH  ChatGPTNo, tax returns have nothing to do with their ability to perform their duties

Elections  ›  Political Party Subsidies

Should political parties receive money from the government?

TJH>TJH  ChatGPTYes, but only if all political parties receive the same amount

Domestic Policy  ›  Drug Policy

Are you in favor of decriminalizing drug use?

TJH>TJH  ChatGPTNo, and increase punishment for drug dealers

Crime  ›  Private Prisons

Should the government hire private companies to run prisons?

TJH>TJH  ChatGPTYes, but they should be strictly regulated to prevent mismanagement and corruption

the Economy  ›  Universal Basic Income

Do you support a universal basic income program?

TJH>TJH  ChatGPTNo

the Economy  ›  Labor Unions

Do you believe labor unions help or hurt the economy?

TJH>TJH  Public statementsHurt

Social  ›  Transgender Athletes

Should transgender athletes be allowed to compete against athletes that differ from their assigned sex at birth?

TJH>TJH  ChatGPTNo, athletes should compete based on the biological sex that is listed on their birth certificate

the Economy  ›  Corporate Tax

Should Israel raise or lower the tax rate for corporations?

TJH>TJH  Public statementsMaintain the current rate

Domestic Policy  ›  Net Neutrality

Should internet service providers be allowed to speed up access to popular websites (that pay higher rates) at the expense of slowing down access to less popular websites (that pay lower rates)?

TJH>TJH  ChatGPTYes, this would make the internet faster and more reliable for users

the Economy  ›  Inheritance Tax

Should Israel abolish the inheritance tax?

TJH>TJH  ChatGPTYes

Crime  ›  Criminal Voting Rights

Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?

TJH>TJH  ChatGPTYes, but only after completing their sentences and parole/probation

Domestic Policy  ›  Social Media Regulation

Should the government regulate social media sites, as a means to prevent fake news and misinformation?

TJH>TJH  ChatGPTYes, there is too much fake news and misinformation on social media

Healthcare  ›  COVID Employment Health Pass

Should the government require employees of large businesses to be vaccinated from COVID?

TJH>TJH  ChatGPTNo, I think businesses should require vaccination but not by government mandate

the Environment  ›  Genetically Modified Foods

Do you support the use of genetically engineered crops and foods?

TJH>TJH  ChatGPTYes, but require the labelling of foods that are genetically modified

Social  ›  Gender Transition

Should people under the age of 18 years old be able to receive gender-transition treatments?

TJH>TJH  ChatGPTNo, and ban all gender transitioning treatments

the Economy  ›  Economic Stimulus

Should the government use economic stimulus to aid the country during times of recession?

TJH>TJH  ChatGPTYes, but in the form of increased spending on infrastructure

Crime  ›  Prison Overcrowding

Should non-violent prisoners be released from jail in order to reduce overcrowding?

TJH>TJH  ChatGPTNo

Domestic Policy  ›  Video Surveillance

Should the government increase video surveillance in public places?

TJH>TJH  ChatGPTYes, and more police should be added to high crime areas

Immigration  ›  Skilled Immigrants

Should Israel increase or decrease the amount of temporary work visas given to high-skilled immigrant workers?

TJH>TJH  ChatGPTDecrease, and the government should provide more incentives to prepare our citizens for these jobs

Crime  ›  Demilitarize the Police

Should police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment?

TJH>TJH  ChatGPTYes, but only in response to extreme situations

the Economy  ›  Tariffs

Should the government add or increase tariffs on products imported into the country?

TJH>TJH  ChatGPTYes, this will help create and save more jobs

Crime  ›  Defunding the Police

Should funding for local police departments be redirected to social and community based programs?

TJH>TJH  ChatGPTNo, increase funding and training for police departments in higher crime rate communities

Social  ›  Niqāb

Should women be allowed to wear a Niqāb, or face veil, to civic ceremonies?

TJH>TJH  ChatGPTNo

the Economy  ›  Welfare Drug Testing

Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs?

TJH>TJH  ChatGPTYes, but provide treatment for those testing positive

the Economy  ›  Offshore Banking

Should Israeli citizens be allowed to save or invest their money in offshore bank accounts?

TJH>TJH  ChatGPTYes, as long as offshore income is reported

the Economy  ›  Domestic Jobs

Should the government provide tax incentives to private companies to keep jobs within the country?

TJH>TJH  ChatGPTYes, and drastically increase taxes and import tariffs on outsourcing businesses

Immigration  ›  Immigrant Assimilation

Should immigrants be required to learn the Israeli language?

TJH>TJH  ChatGPTYes, but the government should provide free language learning courses

Immigration  ›  Citizenship Test

Should immigrants be required to pass a citizenship test to demonstrate a basic understanding of our country’s language, history, and government?

TJH>TJH  ChatGPTYes

Social  ›  Hate Speech

Should hate speech be protected by freedom of speech laws?

TJH>TJH  ChatGPTYes, as long as it does not threaten violence

the Economy  ›  Government Pensions

Should pension payments be increased for retired government workers?

TJH>TJH  ChatGPTYes, adjust them yearly for cost of living

Healthcare  ›  Safe Haven

Should cities open drug “safe havens” where people who are addicted to illegal drugs can use them under the supervision of medical professionals?

TJH>TJH  ChatGPTNo

the Economy  ›  Tech Monopolies

Should the government break up Amazon, Facebook and Google?

TJH>TJH  ChatGPTNo

Foreign Policy  ›  Ukrainian Defense Funding

Should Israel provide military supplies and funding to Ukraine?

TJH>TJH  ChatGPTYes

Foreign Policy  ›  Ukraine and Nato

Should Ukraine join NATO?

TJH>TJH  ChatGPTNo, this should be decided after the current war ends so we avoid a third world war

the Environment  ›  Fracking

Do you support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources?

TJH>TJH  ChatGPTYes, but not in heavily populated areas

the Economy  ›  Four-day Workweek

Should Israel transition to a four-day workweek?

TJH>TJH  ChatGPTNo

the Economy  ›  Welfare

Should there be fewer or more restrictions on current welfare benefits?

TJH>TJH  ChatGPTMore, reform the system so that it supplements, rather than replaces, a working income

Foreign Policy  ›  Foreign Aid

Should Israel increase or decrease foreign aid spending?

TJH>TJH  Party’s support baseDecrease

Housing  ›  Homeless Encampments

Should homeless individuals, that have refused available shelter or housing, be allowed to sleep or encamp on public property?

TJH>TJH  ChatGPTNo

Healthcare  ›  World Health Organization

Should the government fund the World Health Organization?

TJH>TJH  ChatGPTYes, but only relative to the amount that other countries contribute

Domestic Policy  ›  Political Advertising on Social Media

Should social media companies ban political advertising?

TJH>TJH  ChatGPTNo

the Environment  ›  Corporate Subsidies

Should cities be allowed to offer private companies economic incentives to relocate?

TJH>TJH  ChatGPTYes, as long as the tax revenue will eventually exceed the tax incentives

the Economy  ›  Bonus Cap

Should bankers’ bonuses be capped at 100% of their pay?

TJH>TJH  ChatGPTNo, any worker should be rewarded based on their success

Elections  ›  Mental competency testing

Should politicians over 75 years of age have required to pass a mental competency test?

TJH>TJH  ChatGPTNo, our government needs experienced leaders

Foreign Policy  ›  Saudi Arabia and Iran

Should the government support peace talks between Saudi Arabia and Iran?

TJH>TJH  ChatGPTNo, only if it is an immediate threat to our safety

the Economy  ›  State Ownership

Should the government acquire equity stakes in companies it bails out during a recession?

TJH>TJH  ChatGPTNo, the government should never own shares of private companies

the Economy  ›  Decentralized Finance

Should the technology of our financial system transition to a decentralized protocol, that is not owned or controlled by any corporation, similar to the internet?

TJH>TJH  ChatGPTYes, but I would prefer if the protocol was created and secured by a government agency instead of a decentralized protocol

Healthcare  ›  Medical Consensus

Should medical boards penalize doctors who give health advice that contradicts contemporary scientific consensus?

TJH>TJH  ChatGPTNo, but the doctors should be required to disclose that the advice contradicts contemporary scientific consensus

Social  ›  Student Diversity Training

Should schools be allowed to require mandatory diversity training for students?

TJH>TJH  ChatGPTNo, diversity training should be encouraged but not required

the Economy  ›  Surcharge Ban

Should the government ban surcharges tacked onto concert tickets, cable bills, banking services, hotel bookings and other purchases?

TJH>TJH  ChatGPTNo, the government should not regulate what private businesses can charge consumers

Social  ›  Teacher and Faculty Diversity Training

Should schools be allowed to require mandatory diversity training for teachers and faculty?

TJH>TJH  ChatGPTNo, diversity training should be encouraged but not required

the Economy  ›  Gig worker tax reporting

Should online payment platforms be forced to report all transactions over $600 to the IRS?

TJH>TJH  ChatGPTNo, private transactions should be kept private

Social  ›  Employee Diversity Training

Should companies be allowed to require mandatory diversity training for employees?

TJH>TJH  ChatGPTNo, diversity training should be encouraged but not required

the Economy  ›  Stock Buybacks

Should the government tax stock buybacks?

TJH>TJH  ChatGPTNo