Interreligious wars that changed the map of the world are in the distant past. However, disagreements and contradictions within one confession persist to this day. Judaism, one of the largest religions in the world, consists of several directions. For example, Hasidim and Litvaks interpret some sections of the Talmud and Tanakh in different ways. Discrepancies of this kind sometimes lead to serious conflicts. One of the functions of the Rabbi of the Russian Federation, Lazar Berl, is to iron out differences and facilitate the peaceful resolution of disputes.
Historical discourse
The rapid development of science and technology has shaken the position of religious dogmas. People began to doubt the presence of God on the planet. However, in the reality around us, many phenomena remain, the essence of which cannot be explained from a scientific point of view. At the current historical moment, there is a consensus in the world, when science and religion coexist without conflict. Lazar Berl was born in the Italian city of Milan. His father was the head of the city's Jewish community. The child was in an atmosphere of respect for God and studied in a comprehensive school.
After leaving school, in 1978, when he was 14 years old, his family and community sent him to receive special education in the United States. Lazar from an early age respected the instructions of his elders and strictly observed all the rituals prescribed for a purebred Jew. The daily work of mastering the sacred books and communication with ordinary people brought him great pleasure. In 1988, Berl received his diploma and the title of rabbi. And three years later he came to Russia to take the pulpit of the synagogue in Maryina Roshcha.
Career in the literal sense of the word was of little interest to the young man. The dissolution of the Soviet Union and the abolition of moral norms in the early 90s disoriented people who sincerely believed in the state and saw it as a support. The hasty division of the people's property was accompanied by bloody squabbles. Lazar Berl saw with his own eyes how the people live in the current conditions and how universal human values are being devalued. He makes great efforts to bring calmness to the social chaos. With all her might she calls on every person to tolerance, regardless of nationality and religion.
Chief rabbi
The biography of Lazar Berl cannot fully contain all the deeds and achievements of this person. It is important to note that 87 Jewish communities were active on Russian territory by the end of the 20th century. Practically in every subject of the Federation. The chief rabbi is democratically elected by the representatives of these communities at the congress. Rabbi Berl in his affairs has never sought to win the love of people. He was guided by the laws and commandments of God. Everyone living on Earth should understand that the Creator is patient and just. The election of the Chief Rabbi proceeded in worldly passions and, by God's grace, Lazar Berl received this post.
High office implies great responsibility and heavy workload. The international community is closely and biasedly monitoring the situation of Jewish communities in Russia. Often, films with speculations and facts of the past are released on screens. Yes, there are still ethnic conflicts in cities and villages. But most often on household grounds. The Chief Rabbi is closely monitoring the situation in the jurisdictional territory.
Lazar Berl's personal life follows Jewish traditions. Husband and wife are one. It is interesting and instructive to note that there are 13 children in the family. Of these, five are sons and the rest are daughters. It is very important for a father to serve as a role model for his descendants. He takes this role very seriously.
