9 July 2015 · A sentence from the teachings of Rav Kook

„(Rav Kook, Meged Yerachim, Tammuz) *** Rav Kook's aphorism for the mo…”

„(Rav Kook, Meged Yerachim, Tammuz) *** Rav Kook's aphorism for the month of Tammuz expresses the corruption of the days "between the straits" and the path of its rectification. The calamities on account of which we observe practices of mourning in these weeks are the result of a lack of inner connection to the Torah. Therefore, at the first moment an opportunity to fall apart is given, everything falls apart. When the observance of the Torah is not a result of inner connection but of an external and superficial connection, the thing does not hold up. The rectification for the corruption, according to...”

...the Rav's words, begins with proper education. A good educator is one who does not need a rod in order to rule. A person who knows how to educate does not need external aids. His words captivate his listeners; discourse with him is respectful; the desire is to speak and converse with him. One can teach Torah with a "rod of injury," but often such Torah will be observed out of fear and dread and not out of inner truth. The rectification will begin precisely through "teachers armed with spiritual might," educators who can influence and change from their inner selves.

Have a good evening.

For the recovery of Nadav ben Tova.