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In such a process, self-realization is the ideal. It stems from an inner drive toward freedom, and therefore every additional constrictive framework is viewed as an encumbrance to the individual's burgeoning independence. Despite the advantages inherent in the clear-cut boundries of set frameworks, one who takes responsible advantage of true personal freedom of choice is able to ascend to the higher levels of service of God, and uncover the Divine wisdom imbedded in creation.
It would appear, then, that this phenomenon - this drive to do away with restrictive frameworks - is not, in essence, "anti-framework." Rather, it is an attempt to throw off the reins of irrelevant systems.
Kingship is viewed by many as the epitome of rigid framework - one who revolts against the kingdom becomes deserving of the death penalty! Yet, regarding an ideal kingdom, our Sages teach that "it has nothing of its own." That is, the ideal king really has no genuine position in the government - he merely provides the background, the framework for everything. He is like the conductor of an orchestra who plays no instrument: He helps each musician find the proper rhythm, tempo, and intensity. Hence, authentic, ideal kingship directs and arranges each of the various existing powers and talents, placing them in their most appropriate and natural positions. This is for their benefit, and for the benefit the whole. It does not attempt to suppress independence. Neither does it contain the aloofness and egocentricity of self-realization. Rather, it arranges everyone in perfect harmony.
This said, it is possible to assert that, if the present cry to throw off the yoke of rigid frameworks derives from the individual's inner drive to fill a natural and appropriate role, it is, even if only on a subconscious level, a demand for a God-fearing king who will orchestrate over us all.
We are witness, on the one hand, to a process of liberation from confining frameworks. On the other hand, we find an inner desire for a great leader. This exists in all in layers of society. Drives that appear at first sight to be paradoxical, are, in all actuality, two sides to the same coin. Despite the drive for both freedom and a monarchy, we must remember the words of the Sages, that without the fear of the kingdom "people would swallow each other alive." Despite our sincere longing for the true freedom of the End of Days, we must continue to maintain fixed frameworks until that time arrives - speedily, please God.
The Education of Children and Students The Heavy Price Paid by Rabbis, Leaders & Their Children
Ein Aya, Shabbat 2, 240
Ein Aya More Love and Less Discipline- the Change in Education Styles
Ein Aya Shabat Chapter A Paragraph 71
Rabbis in Midrash
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The Land of Israel LGBT'S IN ISRAEL
The question was asked, how can one make Aliyah with the LGBT parades?
Kuzari -Rabbi Ari Shvat Kuzari class 7 - Five Accumulative Proofs of G-d
As a preparation for the Kuzari's classic proof of G-d from the mass-revelation at Sinai, we start here with 5 other directions to strengthen our belief which also contribute to what the Kuzari will present as well.
Ein Aya Muscle & Meaning: The Dual Nature of Gevurah (Physical Strength)
Is physical strength and fitness a necessity or an ideal? Although it if often totally overlooked among topics of Judaism, Rav Kook writes that it clearly is also a necessity to deter the many enemies of Israel, but even in Y'mot HaMashiach, in the Messianic era, to a certain extent, it's ideal continues even after our enemies will have been finished off.
Chukat "HOW ENTEBBE STOLE THE BICENTENNIAL
The Difference Between Historic & Eternal"
As we approach America's 250th birthday, it's worth remembering her 200th Bicentennial birthday, on Jul. 4th 1976, when Israel "stole the show" by shocking the world & miraculously saving 101 hostages in a foreign continent. As Pres. As Pres. Trump decides which countries get priority in his new Middle-East, it's worth reminding him of the difference between historic events and eternally historic ones. This obviously connects with this week's parsha, as well!
Kuzari -Rabbi Ari Shvat Kuzari class 6 - The Parable of the King of India
The advantages of testimony over circumstantial evidence or philosophical speculation.
Kuzari -Rabbi Ari Shvat Kuzari class 5- "Proofs of G-d"
This may be the most important class of the entire book, where we finally get to the Jewish proof of the existence of G-d and truth of the Torah. We should follow His own direction where He tells us how to get to Him: through the Nation of Israel: Jewish history, Jewish prophets (and today, prophecies fulfilled), and national reward & punishment towards Am Yisrael.
Ein Aya One Humanity, One Creator, One Jerusalem
Rav Kook innovatively and beautifully explains this aggadeta where our sages say that after Jerusalem was destroyed her cinnamon fragrance is only found locked in a particular kingdom's treasury.
