I want to reemphasize that we really do not wish to speak ill of Jews. This is not the path of Torah at its zenith which discusses the merits of the Jewish people and follows God's path of always finding something good to say. We are only writing this because it requires some contemplation in order to learn a lesson. Indeed, if we train ourselves to look with a kind eye we will notice that within each stream of Judaism there is a unique light and blessing. Thank God there are many merits and positive points among Jews, and we are going to point out just a few of them.
In one group there may be mental health and qualitative development of the facets of physical and emotional life. This is something very valuable. Another group may be very God fearing, faithful in Mitzvah performance and Torah study which form the foundations of Jewish life. Yet another is engaged in deep thought and has a broad outlook which includes responsibility for the entire Jewish Nation. This group has a healthy approach which seeks to find the positive in everything and to create unity among the various groups.
This is only a small portion of the blessing within the different parties in Judaism. There is great blessing in each and every one, in each stream, as long as we look with a kind eye and to see that there is no end to the merits, blessing and goodness of all Jews.
Our aim in everything we are saying is to one end - to call for Jewish Unity. This is why we need to reference the disparate streams, even though we would prefer not to as we are all one nation and we should not dwell and discuss those things which separate us. However, in order to call for a new paradigm to which we all need to subscribe, a world in which there is a complete nation with no divisions, we need to somewhat address the current situation. We may be speaking in general terms which seem to be stereotypical, and while that results in comments that are not universally true as there are exceptions to every rule, in order to make our point we need to speak now in general terms. Rather than focusing on individuals, we will be addressing the general attitudes of the public.
Here is our main point, if you look honestly at each stream you will clearly see that that which is lacking in one group is complemented by the strong points of another. The cure for the disease of each group's challenges is found in its neighbor's strong points. It is therefore clear that the weaknesses are a result of a lack of unity. The deficits of each group persist so long as they are resistant to receiving the healthy values that are found in others.
In one group there may be mental health and qualitative development of the facets of physical and emotional life. This is something very valuable. Another group may be very God fearing, faithful in Mitzvah performance and Torah study which form the foundations of Jewish life. Yet another is engaged in deep thought and has a broad outlook which includes responsibility for the entire Jewish Nation. This group has a healthy approach which seeks to find the positive in everything and to create unity among the various groups.
This is only a small portion of the blessing within the different parties in Judaism. There is great blessing in each and every one, in each stream, as long as we look with a kind eye and to see that there is no end to the merits, blessing and goodness of all Jews.
Our aim in everything we are saying is to one end - to call for Jewish Unity. This is why we need to reference the disparate streams, even though we would prefer not to as we are all one nation and we should not dwell and discuss those things which separate us. However, in order to call for a new paradigm to which we all need to subscribe, a world in which there is a complete nation with no divisions, we need to somewhat address the current situation. We may be speaking in general terms which seem to be stereotypical, and while that results in comments that are not universally true as there are exceptions to every rule, in order to make our point we need to speak now in general terms. Rather than focusing on individuals, we will be addressing the general attitudes of the public.
Here is our main point, if you look honestly at each stream you will clearly see that that which is lacking in one group is complemented by the strong points of another. The cure for the disease of each group's challenges is found in its neighbor's strong points. It is therefore clear that the weaknesses are a result of a lack of unity. The deficits of each group persist so long as they are resistant to receiving the healthy values that are found in others.
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