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Even in the cases where there were disagreements between the two, it was Yoav who was particularly zealous in support of David and his kingdom. The most poignant example is in regard to Avshalom’s rebellion against David. While David gave instructions to defeat but avoid harming the rebellious Avshalom, Yoav decided to kill him (Shmuel II, 18). In mentioning Yoav’s support for Adoniya, the navi (Melachim I, 2:28) says that Yoav supported Adoniya but not Avshalom, which seems obvious considering Yoav’s brutal killing of Avshalom. Chazal actually infer from the wording there that he did not actively support Avshalom, but he actually went through a stage where he planned to. What would have led Yoav to support Avshalom, and what caused him to change his mind?
Yoav’s faith in David was shaken when he received written instructions from him to bring Uriya, the husband of Bat Sheva, who was one of his elite and trusted soldiers, to the front lines and then abandon him to be killed by the enemy (Shmuel II 11:15). He now understood that when David had previously called for his return home from the front that it was not for Uriya’s benefit. It is likely that at that time he thought that David should be replaced. If so, what made him change his mind? Clearly, it is the same thing that made Hashem forgive David: a complete and totally sincere process of repentance that David underwent. It included realizing the sin, having true remorse including doing practical actions that proved it, and taking active steps to bolster his acceptance not to sin in the future. All of these elements are alluded to in Tehillim 51. He also accepted with understanding the loss of Ru’ach Hakodesh (divine spirit) for a period of time and physical and spiritual punishments such as the death of children, leprosy, and exclusion from social connection with the scholars of the generation for a time (see Sanhedrin 107a).
Yoav saw all of this and, realizing some of the power of repentance, decided that David should remain king, and therefore, opposed Avshalom’s quest for the crown. According to his understanding, though, even repentance did not justify the kingdom being handed down to, of all people, Shlomo, the son of Bat Sheva, in relation to whom David had sinned. The truth is that repentance is so powerful that it is at the foundation of the blossoming of the House of David and his son Shlomo’s building of the Beit Hamikdash.
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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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)
Chemdat Yamim Moreshet Shaul: Twin Foundations
Based on Siach Shaul, Pirkei Machshava V’Hadracha p. 690
Based on Siach Shaul, Pirkei Machshava V’Hadracha p. 690
