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The Jewish approach is opposite and optimistic. Rabbi Abraham Isaac Kook writes an idea that can be called the "Law of Preservation of the Spirit": despite dwindling of spiritual giants ("the decline of the generations"), their "spiritual energy" is transferred to the general public, which simultaneously is increasingly improving ("the rise of the generations"). Today we do not have figures like Maimonides, but the average person possesses an intelligence and spiritual potential immeasurably greater than Maimonides' neighbor, who could barely read or write. In contrast, we do not currently have leaders of stature such as Ben Gurion, but the bottom line is that the situation of the State of Israel is infinitely better than in 1948. The rise in the quality level of the public is also the reason why social regimes in today's world are democratic and not royalist.
Just as decades ago, the great rabbis of Israel, such as Rabbi Zvi Yehuda Kook, left the world, and the leadership passed on to Rabbi Druckman's contemporaries; this is also the case now – there is still hope – the leadership will pass on to the next generation. Naturally, there will be some decline, but the bottom line is that the broader reality will progress. Quantity will generate quality: strengths that until now have been less expressed will now take the stage. Religious Zionism is not falling apart nor disappearing; on the contrary, it has never been greater and more diverse; and it is precisely the quantity and diversity that grow the leadership of different righteous people who complement each other. Our Sages expressed this in the words: "the sun rises and the sun sets" – " the Creator does not let the sun of a righteous person set, until He already lets the sun of another righteous person rise."
Rabbi Haggai Lundin
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Shoftim TESHUVA IN COURT OF LAW?
Parshat Shoftim-Chodesh Elul
Why does parshat Shoftim always come out during Elul? This innovative and central explanation is an eye-opener regarding many aspects of Judaism.
The Month of Elul TESHUVA IS THE ANSWER
The month of Elul serves as a vital time for self-reflection and personal accountability to prepare for true repentance.
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)
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: 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)
Chemdat Yamim The Goal of an Agricultural Yeshiva – part II
Based on Siach Shaul, Pirkei Machshava V’Hadracha p. 263 (address at the cornerstone laying for the Yeshiva Chakla’it in Kfar Haroeh – 1938)
Based on Siach Shaul, Pirkei Machshava V’Hadracha p. 263 (address at the cornerstone laying for the Yeshiva Chakla’it in Kfar Haroeh – 1938)
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)
