Is it only Bibi who can lead? For our sake, I hope not. For it seems that (the perception) of absolute power, corrupts (in more than one way) absolutely.
Our rabbis long ago realized that since the high priest has a life term, there needed to be some balance to his power. In addition, when Rabban Gamliel became too powerful and shamed Rabi Yehoshua one time too many, the Sanhedrin realized that it was time to make a change.
Let’s hope that the 120 Knesset Members to be elected will take another long and hard look at our system.
Dr. Paul Shrell-Fox is a psychologist living, practicing and teaching in Jerusalem. He lectures at Michlelet Efrata in the Special Ed. program and teaches at the Schechter Institute for Judaic Studies. His courses include Game Theory in Jewish Life. The political game is one he has observed for years.