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The Rambam (ibid. 1:1) delineates the matter in very clear terms. "The great beit din in Jerusalem is the basis of the Oral Law. They are the pillars of rulings and from them go out laws and justice to all of Israel. About them the Torah promises: ‘based on the Torah they shall teach you’- this is a positive commandment. Whoever believes in Moshe and his Torah must rely in the matters of religion on them."
A closer look at the parasha uncovers that the role of the Great Sanhedrin was even greater than meets the eye for national welfare and, as a result, for religious welfare. The Sanhedrin which was to be located in the "place that Hashem will choose," in the Beit Hamikdash’s lishkat hagazit, became the general spiritual capital of the world. This center of Torah and halacha was the central location of Israel and in fact of the world. According to the Yerushalmi, the Sanhedrin was even the authority regarding matters of philosophy in addition to that of halacha (Sanhedrin 11:3).
This Torah portion has a parallel in Yeshaya (2), in the famous prophecy about the End of Days. The two sections share the following words: davar (thing), aloh (go up), yaroh (teach) and mishpat (judgment). In general there are many indications that the first chapters of Yeshaya correspond to the parshiyot of Shoftim and Ki Teitzei.
According to this approach, we can see a special element to Yeshaya’s prophecy. From the Torah, as explained by the Rabbis, we see that Jerusalem is the center of the Jewish world. Yeshaya teaches that in the time of world peace, the nations will recognize Jerusalem as the center of world spirituality. How fascinating it is that at a time when the nations were so entrenched in idol worship in the lowliest manner, Yeshaya prophesied that all of humanity would experience a massive transformation. Again, the center of this change would be Jerusalem, the place that Hashem chose.
Let us pray that this realization will grow in the hearts of Israel and all of humanity.
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
