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The Rabbi answered, "You have understood correctly. The Jewish people alone are obligated by the Torah and its commandments. God took us out of Egypt and gave us the Torah. All the same, a non-Jew who decides to join us becomes worthy of all of the goodness which the Creator bestowed upon us."
These words caused the king disappointment and awoke in him objection. "Why should it be so? What sense does it make for the Creator of the entire universe to give His law to one nation alone and not to all of humanity?"
Foundations of Faith (51)
Rabbi Zalman Baruch Melamed
8 - 8. Rabbinic Discrepancies
9 - 9. The Unique Status of the Jewish People
10 - 10. Israel's Uniqueness
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The wise Jew said, "Judaism recognizes an additional level of creation, a unique level which possesses superhuman capacities and Divine powers. We, as a people, bore witness to the existence of such a level. Tell me, please, Khazar king, if we could find a human capable of passing through fire without being burnt; of going long periods of time without food; whose face gave off such a radiant glow that the eye could not look directly at it; who never became ill or weak; who, having accomplished his life purpose, would die of his own accord at a set time, like someone lying down on his bed to go to sleep; moreover, if on top of all this he were to know things which are hidden from the rest of us: what had transpired in the past and what was to happen in the future; in what manner the act of Creation played itself out, and all of the events from Creation until his time - would you not agree that this sort of person is essentially different than other human beings? Would not this constitute an altogether new level? These are only a few of the attributes of 'the prophet whom no other prophet can contradict.' We are speaking about none other that Moses our Teacher. The entire Jewish people witnessed the existence of this unique and Divine level."
The unique level of Moses, a level affected by the Divine, mirrors the unequaled level of the entire Jewish people. This unique quality serves to explain why the Torah was given to the Jews of all people. This is what we say in our blessing over the Torah: "Who has chosen us from among all the nations and given us His Torah." Because He chose us from among all of the nations - because we are a unique nation - He gave us the Torah, to us and to no other.
P'ninat Mishpat P'ninat Mishpat: Realtor’s Fee on Large Commercial Building – part I
(based on ruling 85031 of the Eretz Hemdah-Gazit Rabbinical Courts)
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Shoftim TESHUVA IN COURT OF LAW?
Parshat Shoftim-Chodesh Elul
Why does parshat Shoftim always come out during Elul? This innovative and central explanation is an eye-opener regarding many aspects of Judaism.
The Month of Elul TESHUVA IS THE ANSWER
The month of Elul serves as a vital time for self-reflection and personal accountability to prepare for true repentance.
P'ninat Mishpat P'ninat Mishpat: Realtor’s Fee on Large Commercial Building – part I
(based on ruling 85031 of the Eretz Hemdah-Gazit Rabbinical Courts)
(based on ruling 85031 of the Eretz Hemdah-Gazit Rabbinical Courts)
P'ninat Mishpat Complaints about Contractor’s Work – part II
(based on ruling 83037.1 of the Eretz Hemdah-Gazit Rabbinical Courts)
(based on ruling 83037.1 of the Eretz Hemdah-Gazit Rabbinical Courts)
Chemdat Yamim Moreshet Shaul: The Goal of an Agricultural Yeshiva – part I
Based on Siach Shaul, Pirkei Machshava V’Hadracha p. 263 (address at the laying of the cornerstone of the Yeshiva Chakla’it in Kfar Haroeh)
Based on Siach Shaul, Pirkei Machshava V’Hadracha p. 263 (address at the laying of the cornerstone of the Yeshiva Chakla’it in Kfar Haroeh)
Chemdat Yamim The Goal of an Agricultural Yeshiva – part II
Based on Siach Shaul, Pirkei Machshava V’Hadracha p. 263 (address at the cornerstone laying for the Yeshiva Chakla’it in Kfar Haroeh – 1938)
Based on Siach Shaul, Pirkei Machshava V’Hadracha p. 263 (address at the cornerstone laying for the Yeshiva Chakla’it in Kfar Haroeh – 1938)
Re'e NEVER EXTREME EXCEPT ISRAEL
Parshat Re'eh
Judaism is against extremism, so how can we understand the seemingly extreme statements found in our sages in favor of living in the Land of Israel and against living in Chutz laAretz? The article deals with the seeming contradiction between the strength of Free-Will and the strength of being influenced by our surroundings.
Ekev DANCE FOR ISRAEL- FOR YOUR BENEFIT
Parshat Eikev
Description: The 7 Haftarot we read after Tisha B'Av ("Shiva D'Nichemta") surely get us excited that they're coming TRUE, and awaken us to yearn, dance & join the return to Zion! The short article also deals with the problems and solutions facing the American Jewish community as discussed at a recent panel, as well as the question why Jews come from America to Israel to help when we face problems, but Israelis don't come to aid Jews in America when they face anti-Semitism.
P'ninat Mishpat P'ninat Mishpat: Complaints about Contractor’s Work – part II
(based on ruling 83037.1 of the Eretz Hemdah-Gazit Rabbinical Courts)
(based on ruling 83037.1 of the Eretz Hemdah-Gazit Rabbinical Courts)
