Reply To: "A Jewish Star"�Not Very Jewish

By the Golden Calf we are told that when Moshe came down from the mountain Yehoshua told Moshe that there is a commotion in the camp. Moshe said it is not the sound of wining the war I hear and it is not the sound of losing the war I hear, it is merely sounds. In other words, if their shouting in enthusiasm was out of victory or loss it would be understandable, but if they are yelling and getting excited about something unimportant we have a problem.

They make a big deal out of creating competition along with all its perils for what? For positive education? No, its excitement to see who will be the “star” just like TV. Idolization.