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Friday, September 25, 2020
INSIGHT 5781 - #02: THE NECESSITY OF GOD IN LIFE
Thursday, October 10, 2019
INSIGHT 5780 - #02: THAT VERY DAY
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In a certain way, it should be noted that both the words of Rabbi Hirsch and this presentation of the Sifri indicate that Moshe's ascent of Mount Nevo openly, in broad daylight, indicate the significance of devotion to God. Within both approaches, the demand was not one that was desired but nevertheless it was the Will of God. And, as such, it was done in the open view of all to declare that we indeed follow, with abiding commitment, the Will of God.
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In a certain way, it should be noted that both the words of Rabbi Hirsch and this presentation of the Sifri indicate that Moshe's ascent of Mount Nevo openly, in broad daylight, indicate the significance of devotion to God. Within both approaches, the demand was not one that was desired but nevertheless it was the Will of God. And, as such, it was done in the open view of all to declare that we indeed follow, with abiding commitment, the Will of God.
Friday, October 14, 2016
Insight 5777-03: POETRY, SENSITIVITY AND GRACE
For Ha'azinu, Succot
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Friday, September 25, 2015
Insight 5776-03: UNIVERSAL AND NATIONAL
For Ha'azinu and Succot
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Study Question
1) The question still exists as to why the Jewish People should have this distinct parental relationship with God.
2) In regard to modern history, we may ask: how would Rav Yaakov understand such acts as the Balfour Declaration? On the other hand, what of much of the world’s present attitude towards Israel? Does the kindness towards the Jewish People that perhaps did exist still exist? Rav Yaakov could contend that the Messianic redemption is still not completed. There, unfortunately, may still be time to despair (although, I believe, that most would say chas v'shalom to this). It should be noted, as well, that those who maintain that the redemption will emerge through natural means -- which, they argue, we are witnessing -- also do not contend that these acts are not possibly the direct acts of God. They point to the fact that Stalin and the Soviet Union voted for the creation of Israel; does that in itself not show God’s direct, and miraculous, intervention?
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Study Question
1) The question still exists as to why the Jewish People should have this distinct parental relationship with God.
2) In regard to modern history, we may ask: how would Rav Yaakov understand such acts as the Balfour Declaration? On the other hand, what of much of the world’s present attitude towards Israel? Does the kindness towards the Jewish People that perhaps did exist still exist? Rav Yaakov could contend that the Messianic redemption is still not completed. There, unfortunately, may still be time to despair (although, I believe, that most would say chas v'shalom to this). It should be noted, as well, that those who maintain that the redemption will emerge through natural means -- which, they argue, we are witnessing -- also do not contend that these acts are not possibly the direct acts of God. They point to the fact that Stalin and the Soviet Union voted for the creation of Israel; does that in itself not show God’s direct, and miraculous, intervention?
Friday, September 28, 2012
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