Paradox

The ways of G-d are very difficult for us to understand. Rav Kook pointed out a strange paradox. On the one hand, the Jewish people went into Galut, exile, because of the sin of the spies. But, on the other hand, it was necessary that Jews be scattered throughout the world.

We see the complexity of the Divine plan. Rav Kook added that the purpose of the Galut was to increase the number of converts to Judaism.

This is another paradox. On the one hand, Judaism is against proselytizing, but we now hear that our exile was for this purpose. We are also told that in the time of Mashiach, we will not accept converts. This was the case during the reign of David and Shlomo. Converts were not accepted because it was easy to want to be part of a Jewish people led by these two great men.

The conclusion to all of this is that we must submit our will to the Divine Will. Hashem’s ways are not meant to be understood by man. We must also understand that the Jewish people do have a special destiny. We must teach the world what is right and wrong, and sacred and profane. If there are non-Jews that are moved by this truth, and they want to become part of Am Yisrael, we welcome them after they prove their sincerity and commitment.