How did Jewish listeners react when an Israeli rabbi said sin had caused Israel's suffering?
When an elderly Israeli rabbi stated that sin had caused Israel's suffering, Jewish listeners reacted with strong disapproval. According to the report, the radio program's phone lines were jammed because people in Israel were so put out at the rabbi for making that claim.
Les explains that before turning back to Deuteronomy, he wants to establish from Scripture with love and tenderness toward the Jewish people. He recalls a report from the Jerusalem Post about a popular Israeli radio talk show that had an elderly, respected rabbi as guest. When the rabbi said sin had caused Israel's suffering, the response was immediate: the phone lines were jammed because Jewish people in Israel were so put out at him for saying that.