Rabbi Meir Kahane: Jewish Unity Leads to Good's Victory

Rabbi Meir Kahane, in a Torah discourse for the weekly portion of Noah, explains that the dispersion of the 70 nations signifies the contrast between limited, elitist thinking and the greatness of the belief in unity, which posits that all powers originate from God and that good must ultimately prevail. He asserts that the ingathering of the exiles from across the globe is rectifying the world and correcting the sin of the Generation of the Dispersion. The article delves into the biblical account of the Generation of the Dispersion, who sought to build a tower to make a name for themselves, leading to their scattering across the Earth. While some interpret their sin as merely a desire to remain in one place, Rabbi Kahane, citing Ramban, suggests the sin was rooted in idolatry and seeking an alternative to God's leadership. The punishment of dispersion, he explains, was a measure for measure: their attempt to find a single alternative led to their being scattered to find individual idols. This contrasts with the belief in unity, which asserts that all powers stem from the benevolent God and that good is destined to win. The text further elaborates, referencing Sforno, that the scattering allowed each nation to develop its own idolatry, which paradoxically would eventually lead them to recognize the singular source of all power in God. The article connects this to Ramban's idea that each nation has a unique value, and Israel, comprising 70 souls who descended to Egypt, embodies all the scattered good values of the world. The ingathering of the exiles is presented as the rectification of the sin of the Generation of the Dispersion, with returning Jews bringing their diverse experiences to serve God. Rabbi Kahane emphasizes the critical need for Jewish unity, especially in times of conflict, stating that internal unity is what brings both Israel and the world closer to a full divine manifestation.