Friday, December 13, 2013

This week we finished Kohelet! By the end, all the characters had written themselves out of the book, except the Yeiri Elokim. Kohelet concluded that man will be judged for the actions they do in this world. If you realize that God is in  control and holds you accountable for everything. God is the only one who can knoow everything and is immortal. If you follow God's mitzvot you can find meaning through wealth, power, and getting rid of injustice. Life is about the journey and not about the destination. 

The conclusion responds to each of the characters. It tells the Nehena that man will be judged for their actions. Meaning that the Nehena cannot just do what he wants. It tells the Amal to realize God is the only one who can be perfect. It tells the Chacham that if you follow God's laws you will be able to get rid of injustice. It also responds to the Yeiri Elokim who knows you will be held accountable for everything.  

Shlomo realizes you cannot have both the Etz Hadaat and the Etz Hachaim. The only way to find meaning and enjoy life is by realizing you are mortal and God is immortal.   

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