Avraham was a Punk Rocker
"This is the beginning of a new age, an age of Freedom.." - King Leonidas, Movie 300 The Rebbe mentioned that the rebellious youths of the 60's was a sign of the coming of the moshiach, the ultimate symbol of liberation and rebellion against tyranny. What many people don't know, is that the early punk movement was started by many Jews, including Joey Ramones, and some other people, google it. Many say punk is dead, as they say God is dead, I said that's not necessarily true. We must ask, what is the essence of punk rock. It can be said that, the essence of punk rock, lies in the upholding of individuality, and the fight against injustice and oppression, perceived or real. It started with Jacob wrestling with the Angel, to Moshe leading his people out of slavery, to the moshiach movements during the Temple Destruction era. Want "anarchy?" look no further than the story of the Shoftim. Want badassry? Look no further than the story o...