Rabbi Meir Kahane Emphasizes Deep Partnership in Building the State of Israel
Rabbi Meir Kahane highlights the spiritual partnership between all Jews and God in strengthening the Jewish people and their hold on the Land of Israel, even if some do not strictly observe Torah commandments. Drawing from the weekly Torah portion of Eikev, he explains that the entry into the Land of Israel is not due to the righteousness of the people but based on God's promise to the patriarchs Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, and the divine plan unfolding through history.
Kahane references Rabbi Abraham Isaac Kook's interpretation that distinguishes between "choice", the active observance of commandments, and "essence" or "virtue," which defines the Jewish people's fundamental role as God's children destined to establish a holy kingdom in Israel. This essence persists regardless of individual or generational observance levels. Rabbi Kook also notes that in certain generations, like the one entering the land, the Jewish people's spiritual virtue is more prominent and less dependent on daily choices.
The article stresses that Jews who work to strengthen Israel, Zionism, and Torah, regardless of their level of observance, are partners in the divine process and should not be viewed as enemies or traitors. This unity is crucial, especially during times of conflict and national elections, where divisions tend to deepen. The text calls for recognizing the shared mission and praying for continued divine support, the defeat of surrounding enemies, and ultimate redemption.
Rabbi Kahane concludes by urging the nation to transcend political disputes and unite in the collective effort to secure victory in the ongoing war and hasten complete redemption, grounded in the eternal covenant and God's enduring love for Israel.
