Page 5 - The Jewish Voice - February '20

The Jewish Voice, Page 5

From the Rabbis from page 4 “It is...the content of the prophet’s message which is the
decisive factor, and if it violates the principles enunciated in Federation’s King David Society Members from page 1
So aren’t Moses and Aaron also using tricks to try to the Torah, we must not give it credence.”
convince the Egyptians and the Israelites of the power of the I think Dr. Martin Luther King fits the criteria of a true “Now, more than ever
one true God? How are we, laypeople, supposed to know prophet. He came from among his people and he was calling with what we are seeing
what is the finger of God and what is simply the work of for a fulfillment of the Constitution that promised to treat in the world and in this
fancy special effects? each citizen fairly and equally. country, we are proud to
The Torah teaches about a false prophet: “Even when Everyone at some point in their life falls for lies and see our most dedicated
he gives signs and wonders and they come to pass, actually tricks by someone who promises love, political solutions, philanthropists stand
seeks to uproot laws of the Torah, or to give new laws, or weight loss, religious answers, etc. How does one know together, give back, and
to lead us after idols”. It continues to teach that: “Every what is the truth in this day and age? Judaism says that take a stand to ensure
prophet who will arise after Moses our teacher — we should nothing uproots common sense. Solutions will come our Jewish community
not believe in him on the strength of the sign alone… As from the source — a scientific solution should come from remains strong and
Moses taught, “God might raise up another prophet, for you, respected scientists. Moral answers will come by way of vibrant for us, for
but it will come from your midst, of your brethren, like me; returning us to morality that has been established and refined our children, and our
to him you shall hearken” (Deuteronomy, 18, 15). over millennia — not from some totally new path. grandchildren,” shared
Therefore, if a prophet should arise and perform signs and So beware of those trying to sell something that is too Mi cha el Hoffm a n,
great miracles and try to negate the prophecy of Moses our good to be true. If you go in for the quick solution, remember President and CEO of Paul and Roberta Kozloff
teacher, we should not listen to him, and we may be sure that what Sky Masterson said: “As sure as you stand there, Jewish Federation of
those signs were performed through trickery and sorcery. For you’re going to wind up with an ear full of cider.” Palm Beach County.
the prophecy of Moses our teacher is not authenticated by Paul Arberman is the spiritual leader at Temple Beth Guests in attendance included Myron and Linda
signs. Moses Mendelssohn once stated the crucial argument: David in Palm Beach Gardens Teitelbaum and Penny and Harold Blumenstein, as well
as Sheila Engelstein, Ben Gordon, Merill and Charles
Gottesman, Helaine and Fred Gould, Roberta and Paul
Kozloff, Claire Levine, Judith and Allyn Levy, Vicki
and Arthur Loring, Daisy and John Merey, Ina and
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