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But this could not be further from the truth!
The Talmud of the Land of Israel recounts an incident (Sanhedrin 13b) where Rabbi Yirmiya was asked slightingly by a Cuthean: "Are you the Rabbi of all of the Jews"? Suggesting that he was not worthy of that position. Rabbi Yirmiya does not disagree, but draws a parallel with a Jewish King. The Jewish King is elected by the People, rather than God, yet the People are required to show awe and reverence towards King as ultimately it is God's will that he is elected.
The lesson we learn is that it is the post itself that is to be respected irrespective of who occupies it!
The Talmud of the Land of Israel (Sanhedrin) also teaches about the prohibition of putting down any Sage, even if it is only a specific one, even if one has reasons. Disrespect of Sages is blind. One who disrespects one will disrespect many.
Writing on Shabbat
Rabbi Yirmiyohu Kaganoff
Preparing Food on Yom Tov
Rabbi Yirmiyohu Kaganoff
A Mighty Hand and an Outstretched Arm
Parashat Bo
Rabbi Zalman Baruch Melamed | Bo 5763
Giving an Envelope on Shabbat to Use for Donations
Rabbi Daniel Mann | 5773
Daf Yomi Sanhedrin Daf 108
R' Eli Stefansky | 6 Nisan 5785
Daf Yomi Sanhedrin Daf 112
R' Eli Stefansky | 10 Nisan 5785
P'ninat Mishpat: Unsuccessful Transfer of Yeshiva – part III
based on ruling 82138 of the Eretz Hemdah-Gazit Rabbinical Courts
Beit Din Eretz Hemda - Gazit | Nisan 5784
