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Reality proves all these claims to be fictitious and such loathing to be based on untruths. The raison d'être is the famous dictum of Rabbi Shimon bar Yochai: "It is a known law that Esau hates Jacob" (Sifrei Bmidbar 69). At first glance Rabbi Shimon bar Yochai’s wording is somewhat puzzling because it does not seem appropriate to deem this situation as a law. It would seem more befitting to say "It is known that Esau hates Jacob." What exactly is the meaning behind the word law in this context? The genius and learned Rabbi Menachem Zamba tz"l explains that Rabbi Shimon bar Yochai does not necessarily provide an explanation; rather he offers us a given fact based on no understandable reason. It is known that Rabbi Shimon bar Yochai always searched for the underlying meaning of the written law and would seek out the deeper meaning for every mitzvah. Yet, in this case he decrees that the situation is simply as it is and there is no need to probe for a reason because there just is none.
Not all non-Jews feel comfortable acknowledging this baseless hatred. They may conceal it, ignore it, cover it up, or deny it. The hatred, however, still exists. There are those who attempt to fight and confront this hatred and who try to uproot it and suppress it. Nevertheless, their efforts are often to no avail, as natural instincts from time to time take over, resulting in anti-Semitic tendencies.
The greatest anti- Semitic outburst occurred only 50 years ago, with the horrific holocaust. Many nations actively participated in that evil atrocity. Some took part in the massacres, while others knew of the situations and did not lift a finger to save the victims. Only afterwards did some wake up to the immorality of the situation and find their consciences bothering them about what had happened. And only then did they feel the need to request from the United Nations that the Jews be given the Land of Israel as a form of atonement for the evil that had prevailed them throughout the holocaust. But nature didn't change. The inter-relationships between Israel and the other nations remain, to this day, as complex and complicated as always. "It is a known law that Esau hates Jacob."
This law teaches that there is no sense in trying to change the natural phenomenon that exists in reality. The Jewish nation will have to just learn to live with things as
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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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)
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
