We are living in a generation where Torah has flourished and
increased. On the one hand, this is very encouraging and brings huge
simchah but on the other hand, to our dismay, we are faced with
elements who wish to legally shunt us aside and not only prevent us
from increasing and preserving Torah amongst Jewry but even chas
vesholom to lessen Torah. Those in the government don't understand
[the importance of Torah] and continually attempt to pass laws against
us to constrict Torah scholars. This situation calls for special
Heavenly compassion and finding favor in the eyes of those in power
lest they create a schism within the population, with one set of laws
for one segment and other laws for another, such as never existed
before.
Many years ago this may have happened; today they wish to pass evil
laws to make things hard for Torah scholars and chas vesholom to
prevent them from studying.
We need great mercy from Hashem to find favor in the hearts of all
those who seek to constrict our steps. May Hashem help to put into the
hearts of all these people that they will do no evil and that we can
all proliferate Torah and enhance it. We pray that the merit of this
great mitzvah, Torah scholars will increase within our midst and harsh
decrees will be averted so that we can continue to pursue our way
until that time of the true Geulah, may it come speedily in our
days.
