We need now to focus on a very fundamental point. How do we form our view on the issues facing the Jewish Nation. There are within Judaism two opposite voices. On the one hand there is that which is heard from the media and politicians, and the second emanates from the spirituality that flows through the Nation. The gulf between them is very wide.
One who looks at the Nation of Hashem in our generation will see how it is walking forcefully towards Torah values. Whereas several decades ago there was an anti-religious atmosphere, this has changed for the Nation at large. At this time the clear direction of movement is stepping towards the wellsprings of holiness, to their Father in Heaven. There are countless examples, e.g. the numbers of children enrolled in religious educational institutions is increasing throughout the population in general. Most have Kosher homes. There are more and more Torah classes, and a great desire for Kabbalistic knowledge. Shuls and Mikvaos are being built in Kibbutzim, and theaters are completely filled with people davening on Yom Kippur.
If once upon a time people were embarrassed by their Judaism, today is it de rigueur for well known composers and musicians to compose modern songs to the words of davening as well as songs that express a turning to religion, expressing Teshuvah and a desire for a relationship with Hashem. These songs, which become part of the popular culture are a window through which you can see the pure heart and spirit of the people. You can see what is really happening to the Jewish public at large.
One who looks at the Nation of Hashem in our generation will see how it is walking forcefully towards Torah values. Whereas several decades ago there was an anti-religious atmosphere, this has changed for the Nation at large. At this time the clear direction of movement is stepping towards the wellsprings of holiness, to their Father in Heaven. There are countless examples, e.g. the numbers of children enrolled in religious educational institutions is increasing throughout the population in general. Most have Kosher homes. There are more and more Torah classes, and a great desire for Kabbalistic knowledge. Shuls and Mikvaos are being built in Kibbutzim, and theaters are completely filled with people davening on Yom Kippur.
If once upon a time people were embarrassed by their Judaism, today is it de rigueur for well known composers and musicians to compose modern songs to the words of davening as well as songs that express a turning to religion, expressing Teshuvah and a desire for a relationship with Hashem. These songs, which become part of the popular culture are a window through which you can see the pure heart and spirit of the people. You can see what is really happening to the Jewish public at large.
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