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An awareness of the number of deaths caused by speeding has not led to slower driving. Knowledge of the number of accidents resulting from passing in a no-passing zone has not brought an end to dangerous passing. This being the case, what can be said that will make an impression upon drivers? People are aware of the fact that careless driving is not a mere violation of the traffic safety laws - it is a serious violation of the Torah law. The act of reckless driving is itself biblically proscribed, even if no accident results. One receives a fine "from above" for such behavior, and fines rendered by the Heavenly Tribunal are immeasurably more severe than those handed out by the police. Up above, every incident of reckless driving wherein the commandment to "protect your lives" is violated, gets recorded. "Know what is above you: a seeing eye and a hearing ear - and all of your acts are being recorded in the book" (Pirkei Avot).
Drivers know all of this, yet it is not enough to curb the continuous wave of automobile accidents.
Let me, though, amend my above generalization, for clearly there are numerous individuals who drive carefully and are mindful of the traffic laws. I assume that the vast majority of those who sit behind the wheel are law-abiding drivers, and that only a small percentage are guilty of careless driving. It is to these individuals that I speak, in an attempt to impress upon the careless the importance of being careful. When a person drives carefully and in accordance with the law, he not only steers clear of transgression, but he also fulfills a Torah injunction to protect life: "You must protect your lives." This is indeed a Torah commandment, and not mere advice.
The religious-Zionist community, dedicated to the completeness of the Land, the Torah, and the Nation; the settlers of Judeah, Samaria, Gaza, and the Golan; their many supporters - all must strive to be worthy role-models in the fulfillment of this exceedingly fundamental Torah obligation.
The manner in which one drives reflects one's overall behavior. Correct, calm, thoughtful driving, carried out with the intention of fulfilling, to the highest degree of perfection possible, the commandment to safeguard human life, can have a positive effect on a person's overall behavior. Such driving can cause all of one's actions to be more mindful, well balanced, and joyous. We will only be able to overcome all of the obstacles which stand in the way of attaining completeness of the Land, the Torah, and the Nation, when we have attained healthy and admirable character traits.
Let us view proper and careful driving as an integral part of our divine worship. Let us exercise our influence upon our entire surroundings to improve driving habits. Let teachers speak with their students; parents with their children. Then, all of our labor will receive a blessing from above: God will help us succeed in our efforts, and will "guide our going out and coming in, from this time forth and forever" (based on Psalm 121:8).
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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.
