“I am among those crushed by the burden of financial instability, while close family members live in luxury”
I always look forward to Rabbi Kerzner’s articles; they bring rare clarity and nuance to a world that often lacks both. In his latest piece he briefly touched on an important point: Even when parts of the frum community appreciate a particular politician, our role models must remain our gedolim, who not only advance what is right but also teach middos tovos and derech eretz by the way they live.
Public figures, whether President Trump, or any other celebrity or politician — even Charlie Kirk — may at times champion causes we support, and we can acknowledge that. But they are not Torah role models, even if one hears stories of a symbolic Shabbos observance (like in the case of Mr. Kirk). Supporting a politician does not make him our hero. Our heroes are the talmidei chachamim who embody Torah values.
Thank you, Rabbi Kerzner, for another home run and a timely reminder about whom we choose to emulate.
Yaakov Stein
Where does it say that we need to be dan l’chaf zechus everyone… except if they are wealthy?
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