- Torah Portion and Tanach
- Ekev
576
Moshe appeals to three factors that can save the Jewish people from losing its presence in the Land of Israel. They are 1) historical experience, 2) common sense, and 3) obedience to God’s commandments. Historical experience abundantly shows the errors of following other value systems than the Torah. Paganism, Hellenism, the Sadducees, Jewish Christianity, Karaism, false messianism, uncontrolled mysticism, secularism, Enlightenment, Marxism, nationalism, assimilation, Reform, humanism, etc. have all had their moment on the Jewish stage and have disappeared or changed. Many Jews are now searching for the new idol that will bring us hope and salvation. They are doomed to disappointment. The brilliant and wise nation of Israel needs to use a little common sense sometimes. Following policies and ideas that have never yet worked for us should no longer be accepted and trumpeted as somehow being valid and useful. Common sense should teach us who are those that are for us and who are those that are against us, no matter their protestations of affection for us may be. Forsaking Jewish tradition, halachic observance and the Torah’s value system only brings us grief and angst. These factors that Moshe outlines for us themselves constitute the blueprint for Jewish survival in the Land of Israel and in the world generally. These are matters that are not to be taken lightly - stepped upon casually by the heel of our foot - but rather they are the key to our future and ultimate success.

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