Voting practice sessions held at Israeli village ahead of Tuesday Knesset ballot

Israelis vote for the next Knesset on October 27, and a rehabilitation village operated by Perach Israel is preparing its residents for that day by explaining how voting works. The village houses more than 200 adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

A mock polling station at the village includes a voting booth, envelopes and ballot slips. Staff guide residents through the process, covering their right to vote, how to select a ballot and how to place it in an envelope, mirroring what happens at an official polling station.

The setup lets residents work through the mechanics of voting in a setting they already know, ahead of an election in which millions of Israelis will choose their representatives. Perach Israel CEO Moshe Stein said the exercise extends beyond the ballot itself: "The right to choose is part of everyday life in our village."

Stein said residents make decisions daily, from clothing colors to how free time is spent, and tied that practice to the village's approach to care. "The ability to make their own decisions plays a significant role in their quality of life," he said. The sessions are intended to ensure eligible residents can vote on October 27 alongside the rest of the country.