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The key to the matter may be contained within the two words that Yosef handed down to the elders of the next generation as a sign: "Pakod yifkod Hashem" (Hashem shall certainly remember). It seems like a straightforward message that anyone could have come up with. Where is the sign?
It was actually very significant, at a time when Hashem’s name was disregarded, to speak about liberation whose only cause would be Hashem – without mentioning natural or political factors. There was no mention of finding lobbyists within the court or finding the right diplomatic approach; Hashem alone would do it. That is a unique sign of the nation being ready to be liberated in the historic manner known as "the Liberation of Israel."
There were other approaches that others tried, which are not explicit in the Torah, but are hinted at. The Jewish "policemen" had developed an approach of accommodation with the kingdom, and they were afraid to state the goal of liberation. In the other direction, there were hotheaded youngsters who acted in desperation. The Sons of Ephrayim tried to escape on their own and were slaughtered after leaving, causing the nation to fear the worst when they left. These extreme reactions were spawned by a situation of desperation. Some thought that one could work with the conniving and hateful Egyptians and did not think there was a need for action. Others thought that there must be extreme action, without giving due respect to the authorities.
The truth is that the need to show honor to the kingdom was not because they earned that respect. Rather, it was the fact that the Egyptians were actually chosen by Hashem to provide Bnei Yisrael with the difficult experience they needed. Just as praise of Hashem emanates from the actions of the righteous, so does it emanate from the actions of the wicked (Shemot Rabba 7:4). This type of approach to respect for the kingdom is a sign of national understanding of the Divine Hand of Hashem, who would "certainly remember" them at the proper time and in the proper way.
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(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)
