- Family and Society
- The State and Government of Israel
Can there be an Orthodox State of Israel & When?
Question
When will the state of Israel be Orthodox and not a secular democratic state? Can we have one now or do we have to wait? How do you know?
Answer
Modern times have clearly shown, that God runs Jewish history and implements the redemption: gathering the exiles, reviving Hebrew, the Israeli desert and army, through logical, natural ways harmonized with human "free will". Accordingly, one sees statistically that the State of Israel is gradually, but consistently and democratically (!), becoming more religious, as seen in the Knesset and even more so, in registration for religious education, religious youth movements and programs for ba'alei tshuva. The traditional have a much higher birthrate, as well as Aliya-rate from western countries (including France), as opposed to those "yordim" unfortunately leaving Israel, who are mainly irreligious. We pray and believe that the "snow-ball" effect, and unforeseen joyful Godly events, will hasten these phenomena even more, in our lifetime.
Nevertheless, and as indicated above, these changes must be voluntary (democratic!) and not through religious coercion; otherwise, they are not real, happy nor lasting. In addition, it's important to remember that the ge'ula is for all of Israel, and all mankind, and not just for the religious.
With Love of Israel,
Rabbi Ari Shvat (Chwat)

Mizrachi Jews and Zionism
Rabbi Ari Shvat | Sivan 2, 5781

The Jewish(?) State of Israel
Rabbi Jonathan Blass | 5 Cheshvan 5764

The Jewish Home/"Yemina" (Political Party)
Rabbi Ari Shvat | Elul 9, 5779

Is Zionism bad for religious Jews?
Rabbi Ari Shvat | Tevet 26, 5782

Rabbi Ari Shvat
Lectures at various yeshivot, michlalot and midrashot. Has published many books & Torani articles and is in charge of Rav Kook’s archives.

A Day is a thousand years
Adar I 23, 5771

Gentile Prophets
Adar II 25, 5771

Kri u'ktiv
Adar II 25, 5771

Bircat baalat habayit
Shevat 7, 5771

When does the Jewish day begin?
Rabbi David Sperling | Nisan 10, 5775

Shorts for men
Rabbi Chaim Tabasky | 25 Elul 5766

Non jew touch a mezuzah entering jewish home?
Rabbi David Sperling | Nisan 13, 5781

When does the Jewish day begin?
Rabbi David Sperling | Nisan 10, 5775

Ohr Hashem Part 4, Chaper 5
Rabbi Ari Shvat | Sivan 2, 5783

Troubled by Basic Questions: God, Torah, Running the World..
Rabbi Ari Shvat | Iyyar 27, 5783

money issues
Rabbi Yoel Lieberman | Iyyar 24, 5783
