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| The Independence of the Torah |
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| Tuesday, 12 January 2010 21:15 |
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One national-religious rabbi claims that uprooting Jewish towns is a political issue, not a religious one. He did not explain how he arrived at this conclusion. Another says that religious Jews must act in accordance with the decision of the majority. What gives rise to such opinions? "Neither shalt thou take a gift; for a gift doth blind the eyes of the wise, and pervert the words of the righteous" (D'varim 16:19). The control of the financing of Tora institutions wielded by politicians prevents Tora scholars from speaking the truth. Pharoah, like Machiavelli, knew that for a ruler to have unchallenged control of society he must control religious institutions and functionaries. The prophet Habaquq describes the pernicious effects of the evil appointing and funding the righteous. Conclusion: to disengage from the politically controlled religious Establishment which degrades Jewish life and to establish authentic communities and Batte Din. Download Part 1 Download Part 2 |
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