What a delightful way to clearly and simply show the state of affairs in societies at large today; especially in Israel and Israeli politics! Kudos to you R. Brody! There's even a Purim connection in it: HaShem concealed as HaMelech in the Megila and "concealed" as the Farmer in the story. Bravo!
2. Steve
2/12/2015
What a delightful way to clearly and simply show the state of affairs in societies at large today; especially in Israel and Israeli politics! Kudos to you R. Brody! There's even a Purim connection in it: HaShem concealed as HaMelech in the Megila and "concealed" as the Farmer in the story. Bravo!
3. melissa
10/17/2013
Israel The ducks, geese, and turkeys are nonreligious Jews in Israel who work and believe that Israel is sustained by good politics. The chickens are obviously the religious Jews. The story is to show that Israel is the farm that is miraculously sustained by the Farmer, However, I will say that I think the chickens should always keep themselves in top shape, too. Prove to the other fowl through your actions that you are, in fact, impeccable in your own character. Then the others will listen.
4. melissa
10/17/2013
The ducks, geese, and turkeys are nonreligious Jews in Israel who work and believe that Israel is sustained by good politics. The chickens are obviously the religious Jews. The story is to show that Israel is the farm that is miraculously sustained by the Farmer, However, I will say that I think the chickens should always keep themselves in top shape, too. Prove to the other fowl through your actions that you are, in fact, impeccable in your own character. Then the others will listen.
5. Elisheva
3/28/2013
To Daniel (#1): Alike but very different I agree with Daniel, but as an Israeli (12 years already), it looks to my like the geese (the most vocal against the chickens) represent the Yesh Atid party and the turkeys, who would naturally seem to align with the chickens, are the Bayit Yehudi party. To this day, I don't understand why Bennett prefers Lapid rather than those loyal to the Torah. I enjoyed this article though. Thank you!
6. Elisheva
3/28/2013
I agree with Daniel, but as an Israeli (12 years already), it looks to my like the geese (the most vocal against the chickens) represent the Yesh Atid party and the turkeys, who would naturally seem to align with the chickens, are the Bayit Yehudi party. To this day, I don't understand why Bennett prefers Lapid rather than those loyal to the Torah. I enjoyed this article though. Thank you!
7. Daniel
3/27/2013
Better than the farmer? I'm not familiar enough with Israeli politics to say which parties are represented by the geese and the turkeys, but these are obviously the vocal opponents of the Torah-faithful community. I do commend Rabbi Brody in using the imagery of Kosher birds only, without culling anyone. The roosters are the Torah learners who bring joy to the farmer, Hashem. The imagery in this allegory emphasizes how ridiculous we are in thinking that we can run the "farm" – the world – better than Hashem can.
8. Daniel
3/27/2013
I'm not familiar enough with Israeli politics to say which parties are represented by the geese and the turkeys, but these are obviously the vocal opponents of the Torah-faithful community. I do commend Rabbi Brody in using the imagery of Kosher birds only, without culling anyone. The roosters are the Torah learners who bring joy to the farmer, Hashem. The imagery in this allegory emphasizes how ridiculous we are in thinking that we can run the "farm" – the world – better than Hashem can.
2/12/2015
Interepretation.
What a delightful way to clearly and simply show the state of affairs in societies at large today; especially in Israel and Israeli politics! Kudos to you R. Brody! There's even a Purim connection in it: HaShem concealed as HaMelech in the Megila and "concealed" as the Farmer in the story. Bravo!
2/12/2015
What a delightful way to clearly and simply show the state of affairs in societies at large today; especially in Israel and Israeli politics! Kudos to you R. Brody! There's even a Purim connection in it: HaShem concealed as HaMelech in the Megila and "concealed" as the Farmer in the story. Bravo!
10/17/2013
Israel The ducks, geese, and turkeys are nonreligious Jews in Israel who work and believe that Israel is sustained by good politics. The chickens are obviously the religious Jews. The story is to show that Israel is the farm that is miraculously sustained by the Farmer, However, I will say that I think the chickens should always keep themselves in top shape, too. Prove to the other fowl through your actions that you are, in fact, impeccable in your own character. Then the others will listen.
10/17/2013
The ducks, geese, and turkeys are nonreligious Jews in Israel who work and believe that Israel is sustained by good politics. The chickens are obviously the religious Jews. The story is to show that Israel is the farm that is miraculously sustained by the Farmer, However, I will say that I think the chickens should always keep themselves in top shape, too. Prove to the other fowl through your actions that you are, in fact, impeccable in your own character. Then the others will listen.
3/28/2013
To Daniel (#1): Alike but very different I agree with Daniel, but as an Israeli (12 years already), it looks to my like the geese (the most vocal against the chickens) represent the Yesh Atid party and the turkeys, who would naturally seem to align with the chickens, are the Bayit Yehudi party. To this day, I don't understand why Bennett prefers Lapid rather than those loyal to the Torah. I enjoyed this article though. Thank you!
3/28/2013
I agree with Daniel, but as an Israeli (12 years already), it looks to my like the geese (the most vocal against the chickens) represent the Yesh Atid party and the turkeys, who would naturally seem to align with the chickens, are the Bayit Yehudi party. To this day, I don't understand why Bennett prefers Lapid rather than those loyal to the Torah. I enjoyed this article though. Thank you!
3/27/2013
Better than the farmer? I'm not familiar enough with Israeli politics to say which parties are represented by the geese and the turkeys, but these are obviously the vocal opponents of the Torah-faithful community. I do commend Rabbi Brody in using the imagery of Kosher birds only, without culling anyone. The roosters are the Torah learners who bring joy to the farmer, Hashem. The imagery in this allegory emphasizes how ridiculous we are in thinking that we can run the "farm" – the world – better than Hashem can.
3/27/2013
I'm not familiar enough with Israeli politics to say which parties are represented by the geese and the turkeys, but these are obviously the vocal opponents of the Torah-faithful community. I do commend Rabbi Brody in using the imagery of Kosher birds only, without culling anyone. The roosters are the Torah learners who bring joy to the farmer, Hashem. The imagery in this allegory emphasizes how ridiculous we are in thinking that we can run the "farm" – the world – better than Hashem can.