Moral quantification between two choices from different fields.
peace,
The rabbi sometimes mentions the chocolate dilemma (the desire to eat healthy versus the desire to eat delicious food). The dilemma is usually mentioned as an illustration of how it is possible to decide between considerations from different fields, and with the help of the example the rabbi shows that it is possible to decide between halachic and moral considerations.
My question is about the quantification and the way to decide. I am debating between two alternatives, studying in a yeshiva for, say, another year and a half after I return from the army or going into officer training. It is clear to me that on a personal level I will develop more by returning to a yeshiva, but from my experience in the army I have the impression that they really need good officers. How am I supposed to decide?
And besides this – in the Rabbi’s opinion, is it worth becoming an officer in the IDF? (Of course, this varies from person to person, but I would love to hear general insights)
This is a rear-officer position, and I really like the role I will return to.
thanks!
Not related to chocolate. That example doesn’t show that it can be decided, but rather that there is no contradiction.
I can’t tell you what’s better. If you’re thinking about a long-term Torah career, then I think it’s better to study more in a yeshiva. If not, then I can’t decide. It depends on how significant each thing is to you and how talented you are and how you contribute to it.
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