erev Tish b’Av reflection: Transcend Divisiveness
If I did not have a strong surety in H’Shem’s sovereignty, and His keeping the world on its axis, I might begin to think that globally, the world is extremely off balance, and perhaps beginning to tilt in the wrong direction. Yet, even if things seem like they’re heading toward catastrophe, I rest in the sanctity of G-d’s place of refuge for all souls who place their trust in Him.
Yet, I am disgusted to see the same type of divisive polity in Israel, as evidenced in the States. On the one hand, most mainstream progressives have been duped by the radical agenda of idealogues who uphold a version of identity-Marxism as a means of furthering the institutional revolution that began with the New Left in the 1960’s. On the other hand, the left of Israel, who have taken to the streets in protest of what they consider an attempt to overturn a balanced system of government may also be duped.
Emotions should not rule the heart. As it stands, and has stood for decades, the Supreme court has the most power of any other component of the government. A change to the reasonableness clause would bring a sense of balance into the system. Yet, the left would like for the system to remain as is, because the current Supreme Court favors a Leftist political view.
In any case, the divisiveness is alarming, especially because this has been occurring during the Three Weeks that lead up to Tish b’Av. Both the first and second Temples were destroyed on the same day upon the Hebrew calendar, the Ninth of Av, hundreds of years apart from each other. Case in point, the main reason given for the Churban (Destruction) of the second Temple is baseless hatred.
Moreover, I am further disgusted by the apparent disregard or sheer ignorance by many, of the promises of G-d to bestowed upon the world through Israel. Because Israel is my raison d’etre in regard to my hopes, dreams, and aspirations. Israel is the geographical place of events of the Bible, and the place where future prophecies will be fulfilled. In modernity, Israel’s ancient roots must not be forgotten, nor, the role of the country in prophecy. As is mentioned in Psalms, “If I forget thee, O Jerusalem…” (Psalms 137:5-6).
On the other side of the coin, so to speak, if America proceeds along its current trajectory of decline into moral chaos, combined with an overhaul of its founding principles, then this country will become unrecognizable. However, G-d will not let the same type of calculated chaos destroy the apple of His eye. The divine plans all concur, as is noted in scripture, that G-d’s Kingdom will be established in Israel, and the Torah will emanate from Zion. G-d’s plan will not be cancelled.
The Tree of Life 