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There are however permanent defeats. Neither the empires of Alexander the Great nor of Rome will ever return again to power or existence. I think that it is safe to say that England will never again own India or Hong Kong. Russia still exists but the Soviet Union lies irretrievably on the ash heap of history. No American thinks that it would be wise to control Vietnam. There are no real comebacks in history. Events may morph one into another but the original strength and power once lost never returns in any real historical sense. The ancient languages, Assyrian, Babylonian, Classical Greek, Latin, etc. all are now "dead" languages hardly even part of any important curriculum of what was once considered a classical and essential education. The Roman Catholic Church after almost millennia of use has been forced to give up insisting that Latin be used as the language of its rituals. This change reflects in my opinion not so much the vaunted modernization of the Church as perhaps it does the recognition that Latin is never going to return to be a spoken or written language in any sort of general or popular use. Even long accepted ideas and philosophies that ruled the world for centuries are no longer considered relevant or vital. There are very few true believers in Aristotle left amongst us. All defeats can contain a degree of finality with them.
The Jewish people and its State of Israel is the exception to this rule promulgated in the previous paragraph. Hebrew is certainly not a "dead" language. It is the only language of the ancient Middle East that has survived and is spoken by millions today. The Jewish people have returned to their homeland after an absence of power and sovereignty that lasted for almost two thousand years. Our victories may not be permanent but neither are our defeats. We are the comeback kids of history. I feel that a large part of the enmity directed against us as Jews and the State of Israel particularly in today’s mean and bigoted world is because the current scenario of there being a Jewish state in the Land of Israel is simply historically unacceptable. It flies in the face of the commonly accepted rule that there are no comebacks allowed by history. But here we are, Hebrew and all. We are witness to the fact that our military victories over the past sixty plus years, impressive as they have been are not permanent. Each victory granted us a further temporary lull in the fierce struggle for our existence here in the land of our fathers and mothers. But each victory also illustrated for all to see that our defeats were also not permanent and the resilience of the Jewish people relative to all adversities remains intact and alive. The torah advises us that we will yet achieve permanent victory and Moshe will sing to us again, this time in finality and security. May that be soon and in our days.
Additional Lessons Answering Accusations of Israeli-Occupation
& Why the Moral Mitzvot are Geared Only to Jews- Not Gentiles?
Chemdat Yamim Moreshet Shaul: Twin Foundations
Based on Siach Shaul, Pirkei Machshava V’Hadracha p. 690
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P'ninat Mishpat P'ninat Mishpat: Realtor’s Fee on Large Commercial Building – part I
(based on ruling 85031 of the Eretz Hemdah-Gazit Rabbinical Courts)
(based on ruling 85031 of the Eretz Hemdah-Gazit Rabbinical Courts)
Chemdat Yamim Moreshet Shaul: The Goal of an Agricultural Yeshiva – part I
Based on Siach Shaul, Pirkei Machshava V’Hadracha p. 263 (address at the laying of the cornerstone of the Yeshiva Chakla’it in Kfar Haroeh)
Based on Siach Shaul, Pirkei Machshava V’Hadracha p. 263 (address at the laying of the cornerstone of the Yeshiva Chakla’it in Kfar Haroeh)
Re'e NEVER EXTREME EXCEPT ISRAEL
Parshat Re'eh
Judaism is against extremism, so how can we understand the seemingly extreme statements found in our sages in favor of living in the Land of Israel and against living in Chutz laAretz? The article deals with the seeming contradiction between the strength of Free-Will and the strength of being influenced by our surroundings.
Ekev DANCE FOR ISRAEL- FOR YOUR BENEFIT
Parshat Eikev
Description: The 7 Haftarot we read after Tisha B'Av ("Shiva D'Nichemta") surely get us excited that they're coming TRUE, and awaken us to yearn, dance & join the return to Zion! The short article also deals with the problems and solutions facing the American Jewish community as discussed at a recent panel, as well as the question why Jews come from America to Israel to help when we face problems, but Israelis don't come to aid Jews in America when they face anti-Semitism.
P'ninat Mishpat P'ninat Mishpat: Complaints about Contractor’s Work – part II
(based on ruling 83037.1 of the Eretz Hemdah-Gazit Rabbinical Courts)
(based on ruling 83037.1 of the Eretz Hemdah-Gazit Rabbinical Courts)
Chemdat Yamim Moreshet Shaul: Twin Foundations
Based on Siach Shaul, Pirkei Machshava V’Hadracha p. 690
Based on Siach Shaul, Pirkei Machshava V’Hadracha p. 690
D'varim Judaism’s Social Vision
Re’eh
Giving is more than an act of generosity—it is an essential part of human dignity that belongs to everyone, rich and poor alike. The ultimate goal of help is to empower others to stand on their own.
Kuzari -Rabbi Ari Shvat Kuzari class 9 - "Seeing is Believing" (parag. 21-30)
These paragraphs elaborate on the theme that seeing and knowing is better than any attempt to prove logically, and begins explaining the difference between Israel and gentiles.
