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The idea behind an anniversary is that the past, which generally becomes increasingly distant and forgotten, suddenly returns to memory, with all its peaks and nadirs, its lights and shadows, appearing to us as a complete, united entity. This siyum marks both a graduation and a siyum of sorts of an era in the moshav’s life – the era of bereishit, its creation and temporary existence with wandering even within its set location. How many "exiles" there were, how many uprooting events, how many teachers replaced teachers when they left the school. Different doctrines on the mix of subject matter were tried. Only now are we laying the foundations of the permanent building as our first class graduates. Apparently, their lot was to be educated without sturdy foundations, but with change and new creations.
From one perspective, certainly these wanderings were a sign of weakness in the state of education. After all, one cannot compare studying in an unset, changing place to studying in a modern, organized school. But the past period has something positive we should especially stress.
Moreshet Shaul (48)
Various Rabbis
2 - Moreshet Shaul: Rebirth Through Torah
3 - Moreshet Shaul: Recognize Your Place
4 - Moreshet Shaul: The Fundamentals of Judaism
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"Ben Zoma said: 'How much toil did Adam undergo until he had bread to eat? He plowed, sowed, reaped, piled, thrashed, selected, ground, sifted, kneaded, and baked. Only afterward did he eat. And I wake up and find all of these things prepared before me. And how much toil did Adam undergo until he had clothes to wear? He sheared, whitened, beat, spun, weaved, and then he found clothes to wear. And I wake up and find all of these things prepared for me’" (Berachot 58a). Ben Zoma was one who knew how to appreciate things in normal life, and this statement became a testament. This implies that most people lacked this sensitivity.
We do not want to raise pampered children. We want to educate our children to know what toil is, to give, and to know how to sacrifice. We are the "Nation of the Book." It is of the book, not a book. However, we are also a nation, with all the things that come with that. Therefore, we must tell our children who have been tested: "You have seen the great toil that was invested in you to enable and prepare you to be complete Jews. Realize your place! Do not get swept away to foreign camps. Do not seek easy profits! Do not search for comforts that your parents saw in their parents’ homes and ran away from."
Your parents placed the foundations, you continue to build the building. How much bravery it took to bring you to this point. Some fought hard to come to Eretz Yisrael, feeling that their life in the Diaspora appeared steadier than it turned out to be. Many underwent a trying path to learn the way of workers in Eretz Yisrael. There was a great burden to carry, requiring stubbornness and belief. All of this had an impact; there is reason for faces to look tired and bodies spent. You are in the morning of your lives; know how to continue what your parents started. You are the guarantee that their toil was not for naught. Be prepared! We are waiting for you, as is the religious settlement movement.
Delve into our sources, and realize that we have the key to the nation’s survival. Only the Torah, which has protected us, can protect us in the future. Preserve simplicity in your lives; do not look for luxuries. Be straight in thought, truthful in speech, and modest in behavior. You are our future!
Various Rabbis
Various Rabbis including those of of Yeshivat Bet El, such as Rabbi Chaim Katz, Rabbi Binyamin Bamberger and Rabbi Yitzchak Greenblat and others.
Moreshet Shaul Moreshet Shaul: A Crown and its Scepter – part II
Based on Siach Shaul, Pirkei Machshava V’Hadracha p. 294-5
Moreshet Shaul Moreshet Shaul: Spiritual Self-Improvement – part II
Based on Siach Shaul, Pirkei Machshava V’Hadracha p. 405-7 (from the 1930s
Moreshet Shaul Moreshet Shaul: Discipline in Informal Education – part I
Based on Siach Shaul, Pirkei Machshava V’Hadracha p. 168
Moreshet Shaul Moreshet Shaul: Character Refinement – part II
Based on Siach Shaul, Pirkei Machshava V’Hadracha p.154
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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)
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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.
