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Moshe goes on to demonstrate how Bnei Yisrael could not claim that they were righteous, as they committed this sin and that. Upon perusing the extensive descriptions of sins (ibid.: 7-25) we notice that the serious sins had been committed in the first couple years in the desert, by a generation which had basically died out. Why then could the new generation not rid itself of that stigma and put in a claim of relative righteousness?
The Ohr Hachayim raises this question and posits, after citing corroboration, that the generation that entered the Land was indeed a righteous one. He explains that it is not sufficient to be a good generation to get the Holy Land as an inheritance in its own merit. That requires exceptional merit, the type that the Torah ascribes to the patriarchs (ibid.:5). The generation’s relative merit, though, had some significance. Hashem arranged matters so that the ones who were fortunate enough to enter the Land were those who were at least somewhat deserving.
What we have not yet explained, according to this approach, is why the Torah bothers to mention the sins of the previous generation if the present one was not guilty of the same things? One can speak about the passing over of sin for up to four generations, when the later one maintains some culpability (see Shemot 34:7 with Rashi). However, the Ohr Hachayim takes a different approach. The previous generation clearly did not deserve to receive the Land in its own merit, yet Hashem continued moving the nation toward the Land, albeit at a slow pace. This proves that the Land was coming to the nation based on past merit. The fact that the next generation did not get locked out of the Land like their predecessors does not change the conclusion that the Land was assured to the nation because of Avraham, Yitzchak and Ya’akov.
Many wonder why recent generations have been the ones to finally receive sovereignty over Eretz Yisrael. We do not have an exact answer to that question. However, we do know that Jewish history is not broken down into isolated generations. Hashem has a multi-generational plan, and we will be wise to be as worthy as possible in order to approach our generation’s potential.
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Shoftim TESHUVA IN COURT OF LAW?
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)
