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General Category => General Discussion => Topic started by: zachor_ve_kavod on December 11, 2008, 08:39:26 PM
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I think we need this. At least I know I do. I saw some horrific pictures today. I'm just trying to get them out of my mind. I think too often we can get mired in injustice, in insanity, in waste. It can make us angry or worse, cynical. I know that this is necessary. We cannot fight evil if we do not react to it. But, I don't want to be a bitter person. I would like to be a grateful person. That's why I'm making this post; so that while we continue to fight, we can take a moment to reflect upon that which gives us our greatest joys.
Let me begin: I know of G-d's magnificence when he blesses us with wonderful music. When I hear Bach or Palestrina, I know that He has allowed humanity a tiny glimpse of His glory. When I need inspiration or comfort, I know that for me, listening to some great music will draw me closer to G-d. Maybe this does not always diminish my frustration, but it certainly helps me to put it in perspective.
I have many more things that I can turn to, to remind me just how much I have been blessed. Perhaps I'll share them later. So, what is it that affirms the greatness of G-d for you?
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Something very simple that rabbi kahane said about the 6 day war.
"who wins wars in 6 days?" (he meant it rhetorically. and it would be interesting to see a critical answer)
It is an amazing miracle. it parallels the conquest of israel in biblical times. It shows G-d's hand, and zionism.
It made many american bible believing christians more religious. It stunned the nations of the world.
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I love music also. It's transcedental. Also His Torah is sweater than honey. (f-course we should study it not only becuase it is soo great and wonderous, but also becuase G-d decreed it).