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What is the connection between Yeshaya’s prophecy from the time of King Chizkiya and the story of Bnei Yisrael’s enslavement many hundreds of years earlier? Rashi explains that the prophecy was intended to comfort Bnei Yisrael, reminding them how Hashem took a small group of people and rooted them in Egypt until they became comparable to the produce that covers the world. According to this, "haba’im" refers to the 70 descendants of Yaakov who descended to Egypt.
The Radak explains that the pasuk is referring to the time of the coming of Mashiach, when our nation will blossom. Israel, which has been without roots in exile, will return home and be rooted, on the bottom, and will flower, on the top. According to this approach, "haba’im" refers to the days that are to come.
The Malbim has a third approach. The pasuk is explaining the significance of the Nation of Israel, from where they stem, and what they have undergone to get to where they are. Yeshaya compared the remnants of the nation, after the great losses it suffered at the hands of the enemy, to a vine that was destroyed above ground, but its roots were intact. From those roots, it was rejuvenated and flowered. According to the Malbim, "habaim" is the growth of the vine that grew from the roots of what appeared as a dried up, hopeless plant.
In our days it is possible to see how all three explanations complement each other. In Egypt, after Yosef’s death, the descendants of Yaakov may have been tempted to give up hope of liberation, but Moshe was sent to inform them that its time had come. The few that had turned into many but had been enslaved, would blossom. So too, Yeshaya told the people of his time that they would survive the onslaught of the Assyrians, which had ravaged so much of the country, like their predecessors had survived the enslavement in Egypt.
Some 70 years ago, a large part of our nation was destroyed. Entire communities were obliterated. Two from a city and one from a community survived. One might have thought that there would be no restoration. The answer: "Israel will bud and blossom." After millennia of exile, liberation seemed impossible. However, our generation merited to see that there is always hope and that Hashem keeps His promises. The dry roots and the dead bones were resurrected. Rashi, the Radak, and the Malbim are all right. May we merit seeing the complete liberation.
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)
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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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.
