Culture

The performance of our Torah’s ritual precepts must be contextualized & experienced within the larger meta-narrative of Israel’s story & mission.

Israel’s Torah is not some man-made ‘religion’ but actually the Divine Ideal implanted into our world for the purpose of uplifting all Creation through sanctifying every area of human existence.

A Hebrew leader must embody the aspirations of his people to the extent that he becomes a microcosm of the entire nation of Israel and his personal identity is absorbed into that of the national collective.

The essence of Ahavat Yisrael is the willingness to take responsibility for Israel’s future. It is being prepared to sacrifice everything for the defense of the Jewish people and liberation of the homeland.

When facing our enemies, it’s often necessary to don a ruthlessness seemingly at odds with our inner nature. The ‘hands of Esav’ can sometimes be utilized to achieve the goals of ‘Yaakov’s voice.’