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The nature of our relationship to Eretz Yisrael must be based on a Torah perspective. In Shemot 13:11 the Torah tells us: "When God will bring you to the land of the Cana'ani that He has promised you and your forefathers and has given it to you...." Rashi detects repetitiveness in this verse. Once the Torah states that we have arrived in Eretz Cana'an it should be obvious that the land was given to us. Why then does the verse conclude with the words "that He has given it to you"? Rashi explains that the end of the verse teaches us how we should perceive our connection to Eretz Yisrael. We should not see Eretz Yisrael as an inheritance, but we should see Eretz Yisrael as a present that we received only today. Rashi's interpretation seems to conflict with the notion that Eretz Yisrael is inherently ours due to the fact that our forefathers lived there. Furthermore, the idea mentioned by Rashi that Eretz Yisrael is not an inheritance for the Jews is also troubling since it seems to contradict a verse in Parashat Vaera 6:8, where God tells Moshe that He will give the Jews the land of Israel as an inheritance. How then are we to understand the Rashi in our parasha?

It might be suggested that, even according to Rashi, Eretz Yisrael is our inheritance as the verse states in Parashat Vaera. The land cannot be taken away from us, for we received it from our forefathers. However, when a person receives an inheritance his attitude might be that he doesn't have to work hard to build it up; after all it is only an inheritance. Rashi points out that Eretz Yisrael is not just an inheritance. We have to see the Land of Israel as a present that was just received. Eretz Yisrael cannot be perceived as a land that our forefathers already built up, not requiring any effort on our part. The Torah is telling us that in every generation Jews have to see Eretz Yisrael as a land which God has just given us, mandating that we all see it as our responsibility to build the land.
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    Rabbi Hillel Mertzbach | 2 Nisan 5786
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    Beit Din Eretz Hemda - Gazit | Nisan 5786
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    Moreshet Shaul: Character Refinement – part II

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

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

    Various Rabbis | Nisan 5786
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    "ON KVETCHES & PROPORTIONS"- Haftarah of Vayikra

    Jews have an understandable tendency to Kvetch, but Yishayahu teaches us in the Haftara of Vayikra that in the process of ge'ula, we must learn to appreciate and focus on the positive and not complain so much. We should not tell G-d how to run His redemption, and in fact, we can understand the complaints about 3 AM sirens to shlep down 3 flights to the shelter with a child on each arm and a third on your shoulders on an average of once a night, but don't forget that just 2 weeks ago it used to be several times a night (and thank G-d we have shelters!). For decades the worst scenario imagined in Israel was a full-scale war with Iran, our largest, most sophisticated enemy with the most oil, Russian aid and nuclear plans. Well, that day is here, and we must profusely thank G-d and the IDF for pre-empting them with unprecedented intelligence, and professionalism to take out their entire leadership, anti-aircraft missiles and blow up their boats, planes and launchers pitifully uncontested. Our complaining shouldn't hide the glory of the G-d-sent victory, which COULD NOT HAVE BEEN ANY EASIER (except were more Jews willing to share the burden).

    Rabbi Ari Shvat | Nisan 5786
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    Bemare Habazak - Rabbis Questions

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    Rabbi Daniel Mann | Nisan 5786
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    Parashat Hashavua: Re“calling” Moshe

    Rabbi Yossef Carmel | Nisan 5786
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    Ein Aya

    Wealth: When is it a Worthwhile Assignment?

    Much has been written about wealth, but Rav Kook here analyzes what our sages teach, when is it and when is it not worth it for G-d to bless one with wealth? He explains that by G-d the reward or punishment is a direct and logical outcome of our actions.

    Rabbi Ari Shvat | Adar 5786
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    Orchot Tzaddikim

    Orchot Tzaddikim class 83, "Awe" part ii

    The class deals with how today in the democratic world, the "quaking" approach to G-d is counterproductive, and "awe" must be taught accordingly. The class also deals with 6 answers to the question why heaven and hell are not mentioned more in the Torah. And why it's important to educate children with prizes & positive reinforcements, and pleasurable association with Torah and mitzvot, and not to pretend that a child is more mature or idealistic than he really is.

    Rabbi Ari Shvat | Adar 5786
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    Ein Aya

    Between Amalek & Other Challenges- Eternal Foes or Occasional Bouts

    Rav Kook writes about the necessity for various types of defense, differentiating between one-horned animals and the two-horned, as necessary for man and nations, as well. He uses the rare Tachash animal, uniquely used in the Mishkan, and not found in other generations, as a symbol of the antithesis of Amalek.

    Rabbi Ari Shvat | Adar 5786
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    Faith in the Fog of War- Parshat HaChodesh

    This short article helps make sense and understand the feelings of what Israeli civilians are going through during the sirens and shelters in the present war with Iran and some helpful solutions.

    Rabbi Ari Shvat | Nisan 5786
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    P'ninat Mishpat

    P'ninat Mishpat: How Many Dayanim?

    based on ruling 84139-1 of the Eretz Hemdah-Gazit Rabbinical Courts

    based on ruling 84139-1 of the Eretz Hemdah-Gazit Rabbinical Courts

    Beit Din Eretz Hemda - Gazit | Adar 5786
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    Ki Tisa

    MI LAHASHEM ELAY- THE TORAH MINDSET- P. Ki-Tisa

    Rabbi Ari Shvat | Adar 5786
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    "WHEN WILL THEY EVER LEARN?"- Iran & Purim

    Modern anti-Semitism, and especially this year's miraculous bombing of Iran's Supreme Leader & almost all of his military heads has many parallels in G-d's miraculous salvation in the Megilla, but especially in the Midrashim on Esther. Iran and President Trump can help us understand Haman & Achashverosh, as well as the difference between Christians and Moslems today!

    Rabbi Ari Shvat | Adar 5786
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    Moreshet Shaul

    Moreshet Shaul: Character Refinement – part I

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

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

    Various Rabbis | Adar 5786
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    Ein Aya

    When Galut is Necessary & When Not?

    Rav Kook differentiates between sins of manners, sins of the individual and those of an entire country or society. In the latter case, gentile nations leave the stage of history, but Israel (which cannot be wiped out) is sent to exile. The class deals with the severity of a country officially licensing or condoning sin (e.g. same-sex marriages) which is much more severe than what individuals may do as private citizens. Finally, the class deals with the question of how Israel, as a democracy, should address the issue.

    Rabbi Ari Shvat | Adar 5786
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    Bemare Habazak - Rabbis Questions

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    Rabbi Daniel Mann | Adar 5786
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    Parashat Hashavua

    Parashat Hashavua: Torah from the Heaven, and the Reuniting of Broken Pieces

    Rabbi Yossef Carmel | Adar 5786
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    Orchot Tzaddikim

    Orchot Tzaddikim, class 82, "Awe" part i

    The class begins the final chapter of Orchot Tzaddikim, and deals with 3 levels of awe, and how central it is to Judaism.

    Rabbi Ari Shvat | Adar 5786
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    Ki Tisa

    Superficial Spirtuality

    Rabbi Moshe Leib Halberstadt | 17 Adar 5786
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    P'ninat Mishpat

    P'ninat Mishpat: Unsuccessful Transfer of Yeshiva – part V

    based on appeal ruling 82138 of the Eretz Hemdah-Gazit Rabbinical Courts

    based on appeal ruling 82138 of the Eretz Hemdah-Gazit Rabbinical Courts

    Beit Din Eretz Hemda - Gazit | Adar 5786
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