How to be Orthodox in 5758.

designed to do—enrich our lives

is the fulfillment of a religious proph-

thing you do. You will demonstrate

Torah gives meaning to wisdom.

through the generations. Torah has

esy into your philosophy, your prayers

your love for God and be inspired to

Wisdom, on the other hand, helps you

goodness and justice to teach about

and your plans.

share that love with others.

Halle! on Yom Haatzmaut. Tefilla
Lishlom Hamedinah. Consideration
of Aliya.

their level of observance. Strengthen

Medicine. Law. The Arts.

Let Halacha lead your
life. Your whole life.

Act honestly. Speak the truth.

turn the world into a better, more fulfill-

anything that confronts us, regardless

Respect yourself. Be sensitive. Learn

ing place to live while it enhances your

of how new or modern it seems. To

to apologize and to forgive.

appreciation of Torah.

believe otherwise is to believe Torah

As a Jew, you are part of a covenant

with God and every person on Earth.

Jewish law therefore directs behavior

Recognize the State as more than

Set aside regular time for Torah

you can't be Orthodox in 5758, or any

just a political entity but as a religious

realization. It is the very threshold of

Let them learn from you as you learn

our redemption.

from them.

Get close to God.
Reach out to others.

to grow.

rabbis and teachers. Attend shiuriim.

tionship to yourself. To abuse any of the

Pursue Torah together with your family,

the just, humane and spiritually fulfilling

even if only for 15 minutes 'a day.

values of Torah to contemporary

to lose the integrity of the covenant.

At home or on the job. With your

spouse, your children, your parents and

your employer. Clients, rabbis, suppli-

ers and hairdressers. Invoices, prayer,
drugs and taxes. Mikvah, hate, and

health exams. Shabbat. Remorse.

Smoking.
Honor your body. Honor your feel-

study. Learn with a partner. Seek out

Delve into Torah texts. You'll keep

circumstances affecting your life.

your intellect honest. And you'll be

Educate yourself and join in under-

stimulated as a human being and as a

standing the halachik process. Then,
accept halachik conclusions and incor-

Jew forever.

Give Jewish Law a
chance to address
changes in society and
technology.

The changing role of women.

ings. Honor all of Jewish ritual.

Take on the world.
But make Torah study
your ultimate challenge.

Fertility technology. Welfare. Cloning.

Definitions of death.
Allow Halacha to do what it is

Personalize and
ritualize your commit-
ment to the State
of Israel.

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sincere belief that the State of Israel

There's a lot of wisdom out
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porate them into your life.

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its wholeness by connecting with Jews

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other year, and believe that.
Encourage rabbinic leaders to apply

to ignore your own body or feelings, is

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Insist, therefore, on pursuing both.

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