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One could imagine that Moshe’s involvement had to do with his exalted status as the holiest man and the greatest prophet in the history of the Jewish people. However, as we search Tanach for parallel examples, we find that it was Moshe’s other role, as the king/ruler of Bnei Yisrael that was apparently responsible for his involvement. For indeed we find that in later consecrations of later sanctuaries, the kings are involved in similar roles to that of Moshe.
In Melachim (I, 6) it tells of Shlomo Hamelech bringing sacrifices and sanctifying the courtyard of the Beit Hamikdash. Let us look further in history, at the Beit Hamikdash which is still to be rebuilt. The navi Yechezkel (see 45:18-25) tells us that the nasi (king or equivalent national leader) will bring the korbanot when the Beit Hamikdash will be consecrated in the days to come.
One more precedent in Tanach involves David Hamelech. When he escorted the aron (holy ark) to Yerushalayim, dancing before it, he was wearing an efod bad (an apron of linen), which sounds like the vestment of the kohen gadol. Why an efod? Apparently, bringing the aron to Yerushalayim, which would be its permanent place of rest during the period of the Beit Hamikdash, which was in the planning stage, had an element of the practical steps towards construction of the Beit Hamikdash.
We explained last year that there is a clear distinction between the service in the Beit Hamikdash and its construction. The former can be done even when it involves desecrating Shabbat, while the latter cannot. During the period of building, the sanctity of the mikdash is not yet permanent. With a lack of permanence and the issues being of a temporary nature, the king, who is responsible for the nation’s day-to-day operations, is the one who is in charge. After the building, when the sanctity is permanent, then the kohanim, who have the permanent role of tending to the service of the mikdash, are appropriate. Shabbat is also a permanent time of sanctity, from the time of the creation of the world and on. Only the permanent operation of the mikdash can supercede it. Construction of the mikdash, representing the temporary efforts towards kedusha, cannot be allowed to desecrate Shabbat.
Let us pray for the speedy arrival of the time when the Kingdom of Israel will be involved in the building of the Beit Hamikdash and then give over its operation to the kohanim
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)
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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)
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)
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
D'varim Judaism’s Social Vision
Re’eh
Giving is more than an act of generosity—it is an essential part of human dignity that belongs to everyone, rich and poor alike. The ultimate goal of help is to empower others to stand on their own.
Kuzari -Rabbi Ari Shvat Kuzari class 9 - "Seeing is Believing" (parag. 21-30)
These paragraphs elaborate on the theme that seeing and knowing is better than any attempt to prove logically, and begins explaining the difference between Israel and gentiles.
