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The initial stage of our first exile is marked by a list of the seventy names of Yaakov’s household who have just arrived in Egypt. "And these are the names of the children of Israel who are coming ("ha’ba’im") into Egypt" (Bereishit 46:8-27). Interestingly, this very phrase is quoted verbatim in the opening verse of the book of Shemot. There, however, not only are the seventy names reduced to twelve, but the tense also switches from the present "who are coming" in the opening phrase to the past found in the closing phrase: "...each has arrived with his family" (Shemot 1:1). To resolve this grammatical difficulty, Rabbi Yosef Dov Soloveitchik Zt"l suggested that the key to redemption lies in our ability to see ourselves as having ‘just arrived’ and being nothing more than ‘temporary residents.’ This is borne out by the Midrash which emphasizes that Yaakov’s children retained their Hebrew names: "Reuven descended (from Eretz Yisrael); Reuven ascended (from Egypt), Levi descended; Levi ascended, etc." We also read in the Pesach Haggadah that Yaakov had no intention to plant himself in Egypt; he meant only to live there temporarily. Insisting on a psychological awareness of temporary existence as a necessary prerequisite for achieving redemption, Rabbi Soloveitchik commented that he abhorred the term "Diaspora," preferring instead the harsh word "galut" (exile). "Diaspora" smacks of legitimacy, while "galut" clearly indicates detachment from an original homeland, along with a nostalgic longing to return.

The past two thousand years of Jewish history is replete with examples of Jews being "reminded" of their "temporary residence" status. One should, therefore, not be shocked by the recent sharp rise in world-wide anti-Semitism. When I was growing up in the sixties in New York, my father would comment about isolated anti-Semitic acts (e.g., synagogue or cemetery desecrations) that at least we should remember that we’re in "galut"! Perhaps there was adequate "ha’ba’im" awareness in my home environment that ultimately brought my family out of the American "galut" to join the miraculous historic process of the ingathering of exiles in the land of Israel.



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    "NOT ALL HATE IS CREATED EQUAL"- p. Tazria-Metzora

    The parsha teaches the tragedy of being alone and separate, but our 2,000 year galut is exactly that. Because of the universality of anti-Semitism, we unfortunately sometimes tend to make simplistic associations, & lump all this hatred together, as if it's the same. Yes, Iran hates us like the Nazis did, but today's war on all accounts is totally different, and we must thank G-d on Yom HaAtzma'ut for all those differences.

    Rabbi Ari Shvat | Iyar 5786
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    The True, Shining Face of Humbleness

    Rabbi Naim Ben Eliahu Tz"l | 30 Nissan 5786
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    Orchot Tzaddikim

    Orchot Tzaddikim class 84, "Awe" part iv

    The class deals with the greatness of man (including the present Artemis ii space mission) the mind & G-dly soul which yearns for a greater purpose and meaning in life. It includes the famous parables of the horse (body) and rider (soul), and the king whose outstanding greatness attests to his supremeness. Towards the end we allude also to the forthcoming Yom HaAtzma'ut, and discuss the Vilna Gaon's proven accurate formula for figuring out the pivotal years in the redemption process, where he correctly predicts in 5708=1948 Adam (Israel) will get (back) on our feet, and in 5750=1990, begins the transition from secular Zionism to religious Zionism, when the largest Teshuva return to Torah in history was the Aliya of the Jews from the former Soviet Union to return to the Jewish fold, nation & observance.

    Rabbi Ari Shvat | Nisan 5786
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    P'ninat Mishpat

    P'ninat Mishpat: Undoing a Problematic Partnership – part III

    based on ruling 84061 of the Eretz Hemdah-Gazit Rabbinical Courts

    Beit Din Eretz Hemda - Gazit | Nisan 5786
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    Moreshet Shaul

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    Based on Siach Shaul, Pirkei Machshava V’Hadracha p.154

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    Shmini

    THE WORLD IS READY FOR ISRAEL'S BODY-SOUL HARMONY- Parshat Shmini

    The modern world has only recently discovered what Judaism always knew: the body and soul nourish each other. Today we all know children on diets to stay away from certain physical foods which negatively influence their personality or behavior, e.g. certain artificial colorings increase impulsivity and restlessness, especially among ADHD. Conversely, modern medicine knows we can psychosomatically mentally "think" ourselves into being physically sick, which will even show up on our physical blood-tests. Psychosomatic illnesses are the "missing link" that proves physical actions (mitzvot) aren't just symbolic. If the mind can make the body sick through stress, the body can "heal" the soul through structured, purposeful physical actions. We are essentially using the body's hardware to "reprogram" the soul's software. This interplay between the physical and spiritual are an essential part of Rav Kook's Torat Eretz Yisrael whose time has come, but does this apply outside of Israel and to gentiles, as well?

    Rabbi Ari Shvat | Nisan 5786
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    Shmini

    Arrogance and Bachelorhood

    Rabbi Moshe Tzuriel | 23 Nissan 5786
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    The Seventh Day of Pesach

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    ‪What's the difference between nature and miracles? Why do things sometimes go wrong? The 7th day of Pesach can help us understand the present war with Iran and life in general! Chag Kasher v'Same'ach, ושנשמע בשורות טובות ישועות ונחמות

    Rabbi Ari Shvat | Nisan 5786
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    Rabbi Ari Shvat | Nisan 5786
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    Orchot Tzaddikim

    Orchot Tzaddikim class 84, "Awe" part iii

    The class deals with the differing opinions among our sages whether it's good to suggest "Ta'amei HaMitzvot" (benefits) of the mitzvot or not. Also, what are the various levels of the soul, nefesh, ru'ach and nesham. And how the greatness of man helps us appreciate the awesomeness of the Creator.

    Rabbi Ari Shvat | Nisan 5786
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    Ein Aya

    On the Slippery Slope

    Bare Minimum= Bare Results (When Chumrot are Necessary!)

    Rav Kook in general writes that Torat Eretz Yisrael stays away from unnecessary chumrot (strict opinions) because even the physical life in Israel is holy and positive. But this class deals with certain cases where one must be careful not just to do the minimum but should add and be that much more careful. The class also deals with the philosopher Prof. Yeshayahu Lebowitz including little-known testimonies regarding his Torah thought and observance, as well as the current controversy regarding drafting Haredim into the IDF.

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    P'ninat Mishpat: Undoing a Problematic Partnership – part I

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