2 July 2012 · A sentence from the teachings of Rav Kook

„Because faith was lacking that a king who occupies himself with Torah…”

„Because faith was lacking that a king who occupies himself with Torah and wisdom, like David and Solomon, could occupy himself well with the worldly affairs of governing the kingdom. And Jacob, a man dwelling in tents, came and gave a sign that he repairs (Shabbat 33...)”From Igrot (Letters), vol. III, pp. 6–7

In these days a committee stands and examines alternatives to the Tal Law regarding equality in the burden and conscription for all.

Rav Kook, like many of the great ones of Israel throughout the generations, saw in the study of Torah an immense obligation, and together with the study of Torah he spoke of the importance of a Torah that is accompanied by a craft, and a Torah that is accompanied by proper conduct (derech eretz).

The kingship of King David in the Land of Israel was established through a man who had Torah within him, and who, together with the Torah, knew how to engage in war and in governing the kingdom.

So too the figure of the Messiah is a figure who raises up the People of Israel and the whole world, both in the ethical aspect and in economic and political strength.

Have a pleasant rest of the day, everyone!

For the recovery of Rachamim David ben Ren Shalviyah.