“Abba, What If We Can't Learn Torah Anymore?” A Father's Powerful Lesson in Faith

“These were the best elections Israel has ever had since the founding of the state!”

That may sound like a surprising statement. After all, how can we call an election successful before we even know the results?

The answer can be summed up in one word: Faith.

When a person truly believes in Hashem, the outcome of an election does not determine his peace of mind.

If you did your part, voted according to your convictions, and encouraged others to support the values of our holy Torah, then you have already succeeded, regardless of who wins.

And if you neglected your responsibility, no election result can change that.

Why? Because ultimately, the cards are in Hashem’s hands.

It doesn't matter who becomes prime minister. Hashem is the One who governs the world, and nothing happens outside His control.

A Lesson From Rabbi David Prioff's Eleven-Year-Old Son

On Election Day, the rabbi's eleven-year-old son, Yishai, came to him with a question.

“Abba, who won? Bibi or Ayzencot?”

“Why does it matter to you?” the rabbi asked.

“Because someone told me that if Eisenkot wins, we won't be able to learn Torah in Talmud Torah anymore!”

Yishai, baruch Hashem, loves learning Torah. He studies diligently, works hard to understand what he learns, and genuinely enjoys his studies.

Hearing his son's concern, the rabbi saw an opportunity to teach him an important lesson.

“Yishai,” he explained, “no matter who wins, you're going to continue learning Torah. You're going to continue enjoying your life and eating delicious food.

“If there are financial difficulties or other challenges, those are responsibilities for your mother and me to handle. We'll take care of what you need.

“Your education? We take care of it. Your food? We provide it. Your other needs? We make sure they're met.

“So why are you worrying about things that aren't your responsibility?”

The rabbi then shared the deeper lesson behind this conversation: This is exactly how we should approach our relationship with Hashem.

Don't Carry Worries That Belong to Hashem

Just as a young child doesn't need to worry about paying the electricity bill, buying groceries, or covering household expenses, we need to remember that we, too, have a Father who takes care of us.

We worry about money. We worry about the future. We worry about how everything will work out.

But who is really running the world?

Hashem.

Of course, we must do our part. We need to work, make responsible decisions, and fulfill our obligations. But the outcome is not in our hands.

We are responsible for our efforts. Hashem is responsible for the results.

And that understanding changes everything.

When we truly internalize that Hashem is directing our lives, we can begin to let go of the fears and worries that weigh us down, knowing that we are always in His hands.

This article is based on a shiur by Rabbi David Prioff.