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Rashi interprets the introductory phrase "af lo"as the antecedent of both clauses in the verse. Thus, according to Rashi, Datan and Aviram have two complaints: 1)You have not brought us to the land of milk and honey; 2)You have not given us an inheritance of fields and vineyards.
The Seforno has a fascinating approach to our question. He suggests that the verse be read according to our original interpretation, namely that Datan and Aviram are indeed upset about fields and vineyards that they did receive. To what fields and vineyards do they refer? According to the Seforno, Datan and Aviram said to Moshe as follows: Not only have you not brought us to the land of milk and honey, but you speak to us as if we have already arrived in Israel and received our portions. Here we are in the desert, the wilderness where nothing grows, yet you insist upon teaching us the laws of terumot and ma'asrot and the laws relating to the gifts that must be left in the field and in the vineyard for the poor. Moshe, you add insult to injury in that you have not delivered on your promise and yet you teach us laws that pertain only in the Land of Israel.
Datan and Aviram failed to comprehend that no matter where a Jew might be at a given moment, the possibility of settling in the Land of Israel is always a reality. "Next year in Jerusalem" is not only a hope but a decleration that we are ready to return to Israel and once again observe the shemita and other land related mitzvot to their fullest.
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)
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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.
Ein Aya Various Universal Stages of the Geula Process
Rav Kook examines the various stages of redemption, explaining how (in addition to the obvious oft-mentioned stages of ingathering the exiles, reviving the Hebrew language, army, state etc.) the messianic dream of world prosperity, the State of Israel and world unity can and are realistically and logically gradually coming true.
Kuzari -Rabbi Ari Shvat Kuzari class 8- "Answering Questions on the Kuzari's Proof from Mass Revelation
How do we know that the "claim" of mass revelation to 2,000,000 witnesses at Mt. Sinai is really true? This important class answers all of the questions skeptics ask about this claim of the Kuzari.
Ein Aya Armies Still Necessary for Balance & the War Against Wars
Rav Kook explains why the world was originally divided into the various seemingly contradicting ideologies and cultures, in order to develop each one respectively. Swords or armies symbolize how each respective ideology defends themselves, as well as deters their opposing ideologies and cultures. On the other hand, the messianic era will be one of peace, and Rav Kook explains the transition to that stage, which mankind is already undergoing.
