tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-59173268137605324312024-02-07T02:57:29.728-05:00Welcome to the Official Home of Stam Torahstamtorahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11316658205752929670noreply@blogger.comBlogger551125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5917326813760532431.post-55568108154107765292021-01-07T11:56:00.001-05:002021-01-07T11:56:00.957-05:00PARSHAS SHEMOS 5781<p> </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; mso-outline-level: 3; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">STAM
TORAH<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; mso-outline-level: 3; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">PARSHAS SHEMOS
5781<a href="file:///C:/Users/yitz.SPNETWORK/Desktop/Shemos%20-%20Stam%205762-5781.docx#_ftn1" name="_ftnref1" style="mso-footnote-id: ftn1;" title=""><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="mso-special-character: footnote;"><!--[if !supportFootnotes]--><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-language: HE; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">[1]</span></span><!--[endif]--></span></span></a></span><span dir="RTL" lang="HE" style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-font-family: "Comic Sans MS";"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span dir="LTR"></span><span dir="LTR"></span><u><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Tahoma; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span dir="LTR"></span><span dir="LTR"></span>"THE
ENEMY OF GOOD"<o:p></o:p></span></u></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><u><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Tahoma; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p><span style="text-decoration: none;"> </span></o:p></span></u></p>
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Tahoma; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Dedicated
l’refuah shelimah for </span></i><i><span dir="RTL" lang="HE" style="font-family: "Tahoma",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-font-family: "Comic Sans MS";">נטע
יצחק בן רחל<o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><u><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Tahoma; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p><span style="text-decoration: none;"> </span></o:p></span></u></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>A
guest once arrived in Kotzk to the court of the Kotzker Rebbe. When he
introduced himself to the rebbe, the rebbe asked him why he had come. The man explained
that he had come to find G-d. The rebbe replied that it was a shame that he had
traveled all the way to Kotzk to find G-d, when G-d is to be found everywhere.
When the man then asked the rebbe why he should have come, the rebbe replied,
“To find and discover yourself!”<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span><span style="color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;">Chumash Shemos details the inhumane
oppression that the Egyptians imposed upon the nascent Jewish nation. The
Gemara<a href="file:///C:/Users/yitz.SPNETWORK/Desktop/Shemos%20-%20Stam%205762-5781.docx#_ftn2" name="_ftnref2" style="mso-footnote-id: ftn2;" title=""><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="mso-special-character: footnote;"><!--[if !supportFootnotes]--><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-language: HE; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-themecolor: text1;">[2]</span></span><!--[endif]--></span></span></a>
relates that Klal Yisroel was forced to build on quicksand. As soon as the
buildings began to have some structure, they collapsed, and the purposelessness
construction had to begin again. <o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Pharaoh seems so foolish. The ancient
Egyptians are known for their incredible construction feats. The great pyramids
remain one of the seven wonders of the ancient world. Why would Pharaoh have
the Jewish slaves working for a futile cause? Imagine how much more they could
have accomplished from the Jewish labor? <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Even the ruthless Nazis gained
tremendously from their prisoners. The German companies of I.G. Farben, Krupp
and others made billions of marks worth of profits from the slave laborers. Why
didn’t Pharaoh do the same?<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Rav Avrohom Pam explained that whereas
the German companies were motivated by greed, Pharaoh was motivated by a desire
to break the Jewish spirit which would then undermine the Jewish population
explosion.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;"> <span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>A person must always feel he is
accomplishing. We often don’t recognize or give ourselves credit for our
growth. If one stares at a tree for three weeks, he may not notice any
significant growth. However, if he returns a few months later, he will see that
the tree has grown significantly. The Torah<a href="file:///C:/Users/yitz.SPNETWORK/Desktop/Shemos%20-%20Stam%205762-5781.docx#_ftn3" name="_ftnref3" style="mso-footnote-id: ftn3;" title=""><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="mso-special-character: footnote;"><!--[if !supportFootnotes]--><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-language: HE; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-themecolor: text1;">[3]</span></span><!--[endif]--></span></span></a>
compares man to a tree. A person too, may not recognize his own growth or accomplishments.
But that doesn’t negate the fact that the subtle growth is occurring. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;"> <span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Rav Pam related that there was a
prisoner in Communist Russia who was sentenced to twenty-five years of hard
labor in Siberia. He had to push a large wheel in a circle all day long. It was
monotonous and exhausting. When he asked what he was accomplishing, he was told
that the wheel was attached to a mill outside his jail cell, which helped
ground wheat.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Once he heard that the
prisoner would conjure mental images which kept him going throughout the day.
He would think of a mother slicing bread for her young children, bread produced
from the wheat he helped produce. He would think of an old lonely woman eating
a hot bowl of oatmeal produced from the wheat he helped create. Those images
kept him going throughout his painful days of servitude.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Somehow, he survived the grueling ordeal
and after 25 years was finally freed. On the day of liberation, he asked the
commanding officer if he could see the mill he had turned for so many years. At
first, the officer looked at him quizzically. Then he burst into laughter. He
took him to the next room where he showed him that the pole was attached to
nothing. At that moment, the former prisoner came to the shocking revelation
that for 25 years he had been accomplishing absolutely nothing. The grief was
overwhelming, and the man had a heart attack and died.<a href="file:///C:/Users/yitz.SPNETWORK/Desktop/Shemos%20-%20Stam%205762-5781.docx#_ftn4" name="_ftnref4" style="mso-footnote-id: ftn4;" title=""><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="mso-special-character: footnote;"><!--[if !supportFootnotes]--><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-language: HE; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-themecolor: text1;">[4]</span></span><!--[endif]--></span></span></a>
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Rav Samson Rafael Hirsch notes that the
words "</span><span dir="RTL" lang="HE" style="color: black; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-themecolor: text1;">צמח</span><span dir="LTR"></span><span dir="LTR"></span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;"><span dir="LTR"></span><span dir="LTR"></span>- growth" and "</span><span dir="RTL" lang="HE" style="color: black; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-themecolor: text1;">שמח</span><span dir="LTR"></span><span dir="LTR"></span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;"><span dir="LTR"></span><span dir="LTR"></span>-
happy" are connected. Inner happiness results from a feeling of growth and
accomplishment. It’s important to always be growing and it’s important for a
person to recognize his own growth, subtle as it may be. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><i><span style="color: black; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>A
bochur once approached Rav Meir Stern<a href="file:///C:/Users/yitz.SPNETWORK/Desktop/Shemos%20-%20Stam%205762-5781.docx#_ftn5" name="_ftnref5" style="mso-footnote-id: ftn5;" title=""><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="mso-special-character: footnote;"><!--[if !supportFootnotes]--><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-language: HE; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-themecolor: text1;">[5]</span></b></span><!--[endif]--></span></span></a>
and said that he wanted to learn additional things from what they were learning
in yeshiva, because he didn’t feel like he was growing in his learning. Rav
Stern told him that he’s like the young boy who complains to his parents that
he’s so short and never grows. Meanwhile when his grandparents come for Yom Tov
every six months, they can’t get over how much he has grown.</span></i><span style="color: black; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>The wickedness of Pharaoh was that he
ensured his hapless slaves didn’t even have the satisfaction of accomplishment.
The pain of working so hard for absolutely no reason is overwhelmingly
defeating. There is hardly any worse fate than to devote one’s entire being
into a worthless endeavor. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;"> <span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>When the Torah describes creation, it repeatedly
says, “Hashem saw that it was good”. The only exception was regarding the
creation of man. G-d proclaimed “Let us make man… G-d created man in His image”<a href="file:///C:/Users/yitz.SPNETWORK/Desktop/Shemos%20-%20Stam%205762-5781.docx#_ftn6" name="_ftnref6" style="mso-footnote-id: ftn6;" title=""><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="mso-special-character: footnote;"><!--[if !supportFootnotes]--><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-language: HE; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-themecolor: text1;">[6]</span></span><!--[endif]--></span></span></a>.
However, G-d never stated that man was good. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Unlike the rest of creation, man was not
created 'good', in the sense that he was not created as a complete and finished
entity. G-d endowed a person with the potential to ‘become good’, but it
requires his investment and efforts. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><i><span style="color: black; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span></span></i><span style="color: black; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;"> The
Ba’al Shem Tov explained that when G-d proclaimed, “Let us make man”, He was
speaking to man himself<a href="file:///C:/Users/yitz.SPNETWORK/Desktop/Shemos%20-%20Stam%205762-5781.docx#_ftn7" name="_ftnref7" style="mso-footnote-id: ftn7;" title=""><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="mso-special-character: footnote;"><!--[if !supportFootnotes]--><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-language: HE; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-themecolor: text1;">[7]</span></span><!--[endif]--></span></span></a>.
G-d provides us with body and soul, but it’s up to us to develop those gifts
and to use them wisely. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;"><br />
<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Each morning, before reciting
Kerias Shema in Shacharis, we recount what happens in the celestial heavens as
the angels gather to sing to Hashem: “<i>V'chulom mikablim alayhem ol malchus
shamayim zeh mizeh</i>- They all accept upon themselves the yoke of heaven from
one another”. What is the ‘yoke of heaven’ which angels are subjected to?<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>On the one hand angels do not possess
an evil inclination. But on the other hand, that means that they are
spiritually stagnant. That stagnancy is the angels’ yoke of heaven. It is
unable to fail, but that means it is unable to grow either. This is contrast
with a human whose life is one struggle after another. Mesillas Yesharim writes
that every component of life and every life situation is another test. Man has
no rest from the internal and external struggles that comprise his life. But
that also means that man has the ability to transform and transcend, to become
G-dly and holy. The angels look at man and see his ability to grow spiritually
and they are jealous. Yet, they accept it with love and serve Hashem as they
are commanded.<a href="file:///C:/Users/yitz.SPNETWORK/Desktop/Shemos%20-%20Stam%205762-5781.docx#_ftn8" name="_ftnref8" style="mso-footnote-id: ftn8;" title=""><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="mso-special-character: footnote;"><!--[if !supportFootnotes]--><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-language: HE; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-themecolor: text1;">[8]</span></span><!--[endif]--></span></span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>While they were enslaved in Egypt, the
nascent Jewish nation were paralyzed by their servitude and couldn’t even dream
of spiritual growth. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>An integral part of the redemption was
attaining the ability to grow and develop a national and personal connection
with their Creator, the ability to grow and accomplish in all situations. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>“They all accept upon themselves the
yoke of heaven”<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>“Let us make man”<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoFootnoteText"><a href="file:///C:/Users/yitz.SPNETWORK/Desktop/Shemos%20-%20Stam%205762-5781.docx#_ftnref1" name="_ftn1" style="mso-footnote-id: ftn1;" title=""><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><span style="mso-special-character: footnote;"><!--[if !supportFootnotes]--><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-language: HE; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;">[1]</span></span><!--[endif]--></span></span></span></a><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"> This essay is
based on an essay originally disseminated in 5762. I thank Eli Hirschman who
has maintained these “early Stam Torahs” on his website
http://www.angelfire.com/super2/eshworld/stamtorah/.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoFootnoteText"><a href="file:///C:/Users/yitz.SPNETWORK/Desktop/Shemos%20-%20Stam%205762-5781.docx#_ftnref2" name="_ftn2" style="mso-footnote-id: ftn2;" title=""><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><span style="mso-special-character: footnote;"><!--[if !supportFootnotes]--><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-language: HE; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;">[2]</span></span><!--[endif]--></span></span></span></a><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"> </span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-themecolor: text1;">Sotah 12a</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoFootnoteText"><a href="file:///C:/Users/yitz.SPNETWORK/Desktop/Shemos%20-%20Stam%205762-5781.docx#_ftnref3" name="_ftn3" style="mso-footnote-id: ftn3;" title=""><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><span style="mso-special-character: footnote;"><!--[if !supportFootnotes]--><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-language: HE; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;">[3]</span></span><!--[endif]--></span></span></span></a><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"> Devorim 20:19<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoFootnoteText"><a href="file:///C:/Users/yitz.SPNETWORK/Desktop/Shemos%20-%20Stam%205762-5781.docx#_ftnref4" name="_ftn4" style="mso-footnote-id: ftn4;" title=""><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="mso-special-character: footnote;"><!--[if !supportFootnotes]--><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-language: HE; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">[4]</span></span><!--[endif]--></span></span></a> Rabbi
Avrohom Pam would relate this story and connect it to what Pharaoh inflicted
upon Klal Yisroel.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoFootnoteText"><a href="file:///C:/Users/yitz.SPNETWORK/Desktop/Shemos%20-%20Stam%205762-5781.docx#_ftnref5" name="_ftn5" style="mso-footnote-id: ftn5;" title=""><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="mso-special-character: footnote;"><!--[if !supportFootnotes]--><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-language: HE; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">[5]</span></span><!--[endif]--></span></span></a> Rosh
Yeshiva in Passaic <o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoFootnoteText"><a href="file:///C:/Users/yitz.SPNETWORK/Desktop/Shemos%20-%20Stam%205762-5781.docx#_ftnref6" name="_ftn6" style="mso-footnote-id: ftn6;" title=""><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><span style="mso-special-character: footnote;"><!--[if !supportFootnotes]--><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-language: HE; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;">[6]</span></span><!--[endif]--></span></span></span></a><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"> </span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-themecolor: text1;">Bereishis 1:26</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoFootnoteText"><a href="file:///C:/Users/yitz.SPNETWORK/Desktop/Shemos%20-%20Stam%205762-5781.docx#_ftnref7" name="_ftn7" style="mso-footnote-id: ftn7;" title=""><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><span style="mso-special-character: footnote;"><!--[if !supportFootnotes]--><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-language: HE; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;">[7]</span></span><!--[endif]--></span></span></span></a><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"> Rashi
understands that G-d was speaking to the angels and that it was an expression
of humility. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoFootnoteText"><a href="file:///C:/Users/yitz.SPNETWORK/Desktop/Shemos%20-%20Stam%205762-5781.docx#_ftnref8" name="_ftn8" style="mso-footnote-id: ftn8;" title=""><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><span style="mso-special-character: footnote;"><!--[if !supportFootnotes]--><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-language: HE; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;">[8]</span></span><!--[endif]--></span></span></span></a><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"> We also speak
of man being <span dir="RTL" lang="HE">מקבל על מלכות שמים</span><span dir="LTR"></span><span dir="LTR"></span><span dir="LTR"></span><span dir="LTR"></span> – accepting the yoke
of heaven. It seems to be a very degrading terminology to use when referring to
accepting the will of G-d. Baruch Shea’amar on tefillah explains that the yoke
refers to all the impediments that hinder our efforts to accept the will of
heaven upon ourselves. Feeling close to G-d is the greatest feeling one can
have. The yoke is the challenge and struggle it entails until one achieves that
feeling of connection. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</div>stamtorahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11316658205752929670noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5917326813760532431.post-42214335579762262282020-12-31T11:29:00.001-05:002020-12-31T11:29:04.922-05:00PARSHAS VAYECHI 5781<p> </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; mso-outline-level: 3; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">STAM
TORAH<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; mso-outline-level: 3; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">PARSHAS VAYECHI
5781<a href="file:///C:/Users/yitz.SPNETWORK/Desktop/Vayechi%20-%20Stam%205762-5781.docx#_ftn1" name="_ftnref1" style="mso-footnote-id: ftn1;" title=""><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="mso-special-character: footnote;"><!--[if !supportFootnotes]--><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-language: HE; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">[1]</span></span><!--[endif]--></span></span></a></span><span dir="RTL" lang="HE" style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-font-family: "Comic Sans MS";"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span dir="LTR"></span><span dir="LTR"></span><u><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Tahoma; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span dir="LTR"></span><span dir="LTR"></span>"PUBLIC
OR PRIVATE I"<o:p></o:p></span></u></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><u><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Tahoma; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p><span style="text-decoration: none;"> </span></o:p></span></u></p>
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Tahoma; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Dedicated
l’refuah shelimah for </span></i><i><span dir="RTL" lang="HE" style="font-family: "Tahoma",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-font-family: "Comic Sans MS";">נטע
יצחק בן רחל<o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><u><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Tahoma; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p><span style="text-decoration: none;"> </span></o:p></span></u></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>A<i>
</i>cruise ship on the Pacific Ocean encountered a raging storm and
subsequently sank. Three Jews survived by holding onto boards and floating to a
deserted island. As their initial joy of surviving faded, the reality of their
hopeless situation set in. Two of the Jews began to pray with all their hearts,
begging for some sort of miraculous salvation. When they finished, they were
shocked to find their friend relaxing calmy next to a tree. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>They were shocked, "How can you be so
calm in such a situation? Don’t you understand that we may very well be
spending the rest of our lives on this forsaken island?" The third man
smiled, "Two years ago I gave a million dollars to the Jewish Federation.
Last year I gave two million and this year I pledged three million. Don’t
worry, they’ll find me!"<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br />
At the end of his life, Yakov Avinu respectively blessed
each of his sons, focusing on each of their individual strengths and
weaknesses. When he completed his blessings the pasuk states, “All these are
the tribes of Yisroel- twelve- and this is what their father spoke to them and
he blessed them; each according to his blessing he blessed them.”<a href="file:///C:/Users/yitz.SPNETWORK/Desktop/Vayechi%20-%20Stam%205762-5781.docx#_ftn2" name="_ftnref2" style="mso-footnote-id: ftn2;" title=""><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="mso-special-character: footnote;"><!--[if !supportFootnotes]--><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-language: HE; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">[2]</span></span><!--[endif]--></span></span></a> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>The
end of the pasuk– “each according to <i>his</i> blessing he blessed <i>them</i>”
- seems grammatically incorrect. Did he bless each individually or
collectively? <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS";"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span></span><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt;">A Google Ngram is a way to
search for literature that Google has stored electronically. There are copies
of virtually every book published since 1800. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="background: white; margin: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-color-alt: windowtext;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Robert Putnam notes that the
word <em><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS";">I</span></em> and
the word <em><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS";">we</span></em> appear
basically in equal amounts in books published from 1800 until 1964. In 1964
however, the <em><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS";">I</span></em> begins
to predominate over the <em><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS";">we</span></em>.
</span><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="background: white; color: black; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; letter-spacing: -.3pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica; mso-color-alt: windowtext;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>In his TED talk in
November 2017, Rabbi Jonathan Sacks noted: “In every generation people
worshipped different things - the sun, the stars, the storm. Some people
worship many gods, some one, some none. In the 19th and 20th
centuries, people worshipped the nation, the Aryan race, the
communist state. </span><span style="background: white; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; letter-spacing: -.3pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="background: white; color: black; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; letter-spacing: -.3pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica; mso-color-alt: windowtext;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>“What do we
worship? I think future anthropologists will take a look at the books
we read on self-help, self-realization, self-esteem. They'll
look at the way we talk about morality as being true to oneself, the
way we talk about politics as a matter of individual rights, and
they'll look at this wonderful new religious ritual we have created. You
know the one? Called the “selfie.” And I think they'll conclude that
what we worship in our time is the self, the me, the I. </span><span style="background: white; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; letter-spacing: -.3pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="background: white; color: black; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; letter-spacing: -.3pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica; mso-color-alt: windowtext;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>“Biologically, we're
social animals. We've spent most of our evolutionary history in small
groups. We need those face-to-face interactions where we learn the
choreography of altruism and where we create those spiritual goods like
friendship and trust and loyalty and love that redeem our
solitude. When we have too much of the "I" and too little of the
"we," we can find ourselves vulnerable, fearful and alone.”</span><span style="background: white; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; letter-spacing: -.3pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="background: white; color: black; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; letter-spacing: -.3pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica; mso-color-alt: windowtext;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>It is not for nothing
that we have been labeled the selfie generation. </span><span style="background: white; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; letter-spacing: -.3pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>A
person is born as a selfish creature. When a baby is born it cries whenever it
desires something. At two o’clock in the morning if the baby is hungry, it’ll
scream until his weary parents wake up, without any regard for the fact that
its parents need to wake up early the next morning. Part of the process of
maturity is for a person to grow beyond worrying only about his own selfish
needs and wants, and to consider those of others.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Ramban
explains that the mitzvah to, </span><span dir="RTL"></span><span dir="RTL"></span><span dir="RTL" lang="HE" style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-font-family: "Comic Sans MS";"><span dir="RTL"></span><span dir="RTL"></span>"</span><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Love your friend as you love yourself,”<a href="file:///C:/Users/yitz.SPNETWORK/Desktop/Vayechi%20-%20Stam%205762-5781.docx#_ftn3" name="_ftnref3" style="mso-footnote-id: ftn3;" title=""><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="mso-special-character: footnote;"><!--[if !supportFootnotes]--><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-language: HE; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">[3]</span></span><!--[endif]--></span></span></a> is an
exaggeration because it is humanly impossible to physically love someone else
more than one loves himself. Still, one is obligated to consider the needs and
wants of his friend as he would like done for himself. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>It
is fascinating to note that in the English language the possessive is expressed
by using the letter, "I". It stands tall and proud and begins the
sentence. In Loshon Hakodesh however, it is almost the complete opposite. The
possessive is expressed with a small letter "Yud" appearing at the
end of the word, (e.g. <i>halachti, yashavti, asisi</i>). It is a subtle
emphasis on the value of humility.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> In Parshas
Vayigash after Yosef revealed himself to the brothers, he told them to return
to Cana’an and bring Yaakov down to Egypt. Yosef sent wagons with the brothers
to bring to Yaakov. When the brothers returned and told Yaakov that Yosef was
alive and well in Egypt, he did not believe them. It was only when Yaakov saw
the wagons that Yosef sent him that he finally believed them.<a href="file:///C:/Users/yitz.SPNETWORK/Desktop/Vayechi%20-%20Stam%205762-5781.docx#_ftn4" name="_ftnref4" style="mso-footnote-id: ftn4;" title=""><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="mso-special-character: footnote;"><!--[if !supportFootnotes]--><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-language: HE; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">[4]</span></span><!--[endif]--></span></span></a> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Da’as
Z’kenim<a href="file:///C:/Users/yitz.SPNETWORK/Desktop/Vayechi%20-%20Stam%205762-5781.docx#_ftn5" name="_ftnref5" style="mso-footnote-id: ftn5;" title=""><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="mso-special-character: footnote;"><!--[if !supportFootnotes]--><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-language: HE; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">[5]</span></span><!--[endif]--></span></span></a> quotes a
Medrash that states that the final Torah topic Yaakov and Yosef learned was
about the "<i>Eglos haNesi’im</i>," the wagons that the princes of
Klal Yisroel donated on the day of the dedication of the Mishkan. Those wagons
were used to transport the vessels of the Mishkan.<a href="file:///C:/Users/yitz.SPNETWORK/Desktop/Vayechi%20-%20Stam%205762-5781.docx#_ftn6" name="_ftnref6" style="mso-footnote-id: ftn6;" title=""><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="mso-special-character: footnote;"><!--[if !supportFootnotes]--><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-language: HE; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">[6]</span></span><!--[endif]--></span></span></a> When Yaakov
saw the wagons, he understood that Yosef was hinting to the last topic they
learned together. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>What
was the symbolism of those wagons and what was their message?<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Minchas
Oni explains that a person has two distinct roles in this world that seem to
directly conflict. On the one hand, one is obligated to have an attitude that
‘the world was created for me’<a href="file:///C:/Users/yitz.SPNETWORK/Desktop/Vayechi%20-%20Stam%205762-5781.docx#_ftn7" name="_ftnref7" style="mso-footnote-id: ftn7;" title=""><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="mso-special-character: footnote;"><!--[if !supportFootnotes]--><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-language: HE; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">[7]</span></span><!--[endif]--></span></span></a> and
therefore to develop his own uniqueness and potential. On the other hand, one
is obligated to be part of a greater community<a href="file:///C:/Users/yitz.SPNETWORK/Desktop/Vayechi%20-%20Stam%205762-5781.docx#_ftn8" name="_ftnref8" style="mso-footnote-id: ftn8;" title=""><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="mso-special-character: footnote;"><!--[if !supportFootnotes]--><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-language: HE; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">[8]</span></span><!--[endif]--></span></span></a>. One must
at the same time be community minded and inwardly focused. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Regarding
the wagons of the princes, the pasuk states “One wagon for every two princes
and an ox for each one.”<a href="file:///C:/Users/yitz.SPNETWORK/Desktop/Vayechi%20-%20Stam%205762-5781.docx#_ftn9" name="_ftnref9" style="mso-footnote-id: ftn9;" title=""><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="mso-special-character: footnote;"><!--[if !supportFootnotes]--><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-language: HE; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">[9]</span></span><!--[endif]--></span></span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Seforno
comments that the wagons were, “an indication of the brotherhood existing
between them, through which they would be worthy that the Divine Presence would
rest between them”. Each prince offered his own personal ox on the altar as his
own sacrifice. At the same time, the wagons were purchased and brought in
unison to show that ultimately, they all had the same objective in mind. Those
wagons symbolized communal unification.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Yosef
sent the wagons to his father to symbolize that he remembered the lesson of the
wagons of the princes. Just as there was a sense of unity between the princes
though they each retained their own levels of individuality, so too Yosef was
still able to feel a love towards his brothers, “the Children of Yaakov”. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Yaakov’s
blessings to his children reinforced to each of his sons that they had a
responsibility to utilize their strengths and talents for the benefit of Klal
Yisroel. On the one hand, "<i>ish asher k’birchaso</i>," each
received his own personal blessing. On the other hand, the goal was "<i>bayrach
osam</i>," for them to realize that their personal blessings had to be utilized
for the sake of the entire generation. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Parshas
Vayechi marks the end of an era. Yakov Avinu’s children were transitioning from
a family into a nation. That transition required the contribution and
investment of every one of its members. The same is true for each of us to this
day. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>“One
wagon for every two princes”<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>“Each
according to <i>his</i> blessing he blessed <i>them”</i><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> <i><o:p></o:p></i></span></p>
<h3 style="line-height: normal; margin-top: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p> </o:p></span></h3>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><i><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Rabbi
Dani Staum<o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><i><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">stamtorah@gmail.com<o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><i><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">www.stamtorah.info</span></i><i><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoFootnoteText"><a href="file:///C:/Users/yitz.SPNETWORK/Desktop/Vayechi%20-%20Stam%205762-5781.docx#_ftnref1" name="_ftn1" style="mso-footnote-id: ftn1;" title=""><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><span style="mso-special-character: footnote;"><!--[if !supportFootnotes]--><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-language: HE; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;">[1]</span></span><!--[endif]--></span></span></span></a><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"> This essay is
based on an essay originally disseminated in 5762. I thank Eli Hirschman who
has maintained these “early Stam Torahs” on his website
http://www.angelfire.com/super2/eshworld/stamtorah/.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoFootnoteText"><a href="file:///C:/Users/yitz.SPNETWORK/Desktop/Vayechi%20-%20Stam%205762-5781.docx#_ftnref3" name="_ftn3" style="mso-footnote-id: ftn3;" title=""><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><span style="mso-special-character: footnote;"><!--[if !supportFootnotes]--><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-language: HE; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;">[3]</span></span><!--[endif]--></span></span></span></a><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"> Vayikra 19:13<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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46:27<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoFootnoteText"><a href="file:///C:/Users/yitz.SPNETWORK/Desktop/Vayechi%20-%20Stam%205762-5781.docx#_ftnref6" name="_ftn6" style="mso-footnote-id: ftn6;" title=""><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><span style="mso-special-character: footnote;"><!--[if !supportFootnotes]--><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-language: HE; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;">[6]</span></span><!--[endif]--></span></span></span></a><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"> In this he
differs from Rashi who learns that the last topic Yosef and Yaakov learned
together was about eglah arufah. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoFootnoteText"><a href="file:///C:/Users/yitz.SPNETWORK/Desktop/Vayechi%20-%20Stam%205762-5781.docx#_ftnref7" name="_ftn7" style="mso-footnote-id: ftn7;" title=""><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><span style="mso-special-character: footnote;"><!--[if !supportFootnotes]--><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-language: HE; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;">[7]</span></span><!--[endif]--></span></span></span></a><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"> Mishna
Sanhedrin 4:5<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoFootnoteText"><a href="file:///C:/Users/yitz.SPNETWORK/Desktop/Vayechi%20-%20Stam%205762-5781.docx#_ftnref8" name="_ftn8" style="mso-footnote-id: ftn8;" title=""><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><span style="mso-special-character: footnote;"><!--[if !supportFootnotes]--><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-language: HE; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;">[8]</span></span><!--[endif]--></span></span></span></a><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"> </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;">See Avos 2:5</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoFootnoteText"><a href="file:///C:/Users/yitz.SPNETWORK/Desktop/Vayechi%20-%20Stam%205762-5781.docx#_ftnref9" name="_ftn9" style="mso-footnote-id: ftn9;" title=""><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><span style="mso-special-character: footnote;"><!--[if !supportFootnotes]--><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-language: HE; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;">[9]</span></span><!--[endif]--></span></span></span></a><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"> </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;">Bamidbar 7:3</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</div>stamtorahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11316658205752929670noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5917326813760532431.post-32314563896779252282020-12-23T16:52:00.001-05:002020-12-23T16:52:08.122-05:00PARSHAS VAYIGASH 5781<p> </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; mso-outline-level: 3;"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">STAM TORAH<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; mso-outline-level: 3;"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">PARSHAS VAYIGASH 5781<a href="file:///C:/Users/yitz.SPNETWORK/Desktop/Vayigash%20-%20Stam%205762-5781.docx#_ftn1" name="_ftnref1" style="mso-footnote-id: ftn1;" title=""><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="mso-special-character: footnote;"><!--[if !supportFootnotes]--><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-language: HE; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">[1]</span></span><!--[endif]--></span></span></a></span><span dir="RTL" lang="HE" style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-font-family: "Comic Sans MS";"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span dir="LTR"></span><span dir="LTR"></span><u><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Tahoma; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span dir="LTR"></span><span dir="LTR"></span>“DEEPEST OF THE DEEP”<o:p></o:p></span></u></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><u><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Tahoma; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p><span style="text-decoration: none;"> </span></o:p></span></u></p>
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Tahoma; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Dedicated
l’refuah shleimah for </span></i><i><span dir="RTL" lang="HE" style="font-family: "Tahoma",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-font-family: "Comic Sans MS";">נטע
יצחק בן רחל<o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><u><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p><span style="text-decoration: none;"> </span></o:p></span></u></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in; text-align: justify; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-color-alt: windowtext; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Yeshivas Eitz Chaim, the famed Volozhiner <span style="border: none windowtext 1.0pt; mso-border-alt: none windowtext 0in; padding: 0in;">Yeshiva, was</span> founded in 1806 by Rav <span style="border: none windowtext 1.0pt; mso-border-alt: none windowtext 0in; padding: 0in;">Chaim</span> of Volozhin, a noted disciple of the Vilna Gaon.
It was the mother of all Lithuanian Yeshivos. </span><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in; text-align: justify; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-color-alt: windowtext; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>During the mid-1850s a contentious debate broke out in the
yeshiva about who should be Rosh Yeshiva. The two candidates were Rav Naftali
Zvi Yehudah Berlin (The Netziv) and Rav Yosef Dov Halevi Soloveitchik (The Beis
HaLevi).</span><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in; text-align: justify; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-color-alt: windowtext; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>At the time, they both delivered shiurim in the Yeshiva.
They had very distinct styles of learning and different groups of students
rallied around each of them. The Netziv was a ‘<i>baki’</i>, who had brilliant
encyclopedic knowledge of virtually all sources of Torah learning. The Beis
haLevi was more of a ‘<i>charif’</i>, known for his sharp and incisive
analysis.</span><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Four
great Lithuanian rabbis were invited to adjudicate, including Rabbi Yitzchak
Elchonon Spektor, Rabbi Dovid Tevele Minsker and the Vilna Maggid.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in; text-align: justify; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-color-alt: windowtext; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Before the proceedings began, the Vilna Maggid addressed
the assemblage and began: “Today we find ourselves involved in the story of
Parshas Vayeshev.” This remark immediately drew everyone’s attention because it
was the end of the month of Tishrei, and nowhere near the week of Parshas
Vayeshev. </span><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in; text-align: justify; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-color-alt: windowtext; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>The Maggid continued: “I am a Maggid and I teach life
lessons based on the weekly parsha. During the weeks when <span style="border: none windowtext 1.0pt; mso-border-alt: none windowtext 0in; padding: 0in;">Sefer</span> Bereishis is read, it is easy to teach lessons
from the parsha by depicting who is the hero and who is the antagonist.</span><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in; text-align: justify; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-color-alt: windowtext; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>“In Parshas Bereishis, Adam and Chava are in opposition
with the Snake, and Kayin is at odds with Hevel. In Parshas Noach, Noach stands
up to his generation. In Lech Lecha, it is Avraham Avinu against Pharaoh. In
Vayera, Avraham Avinu contends with Lot and deals with Avmelech. In Chayei
Sarah, Avraham deals with Ephron, in Toldos, Yaakov vies with <span style="border: none windowtext 1.0pt; mso-border-alt: none windowtext 0in; padding: 0in;">Eisav, and in</span> Vayeitzei, Yaakov lives in the home of Lavan.
</span><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in; text-align: justify; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-color-alt: windowtext; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>“However, in Parshas Vayeshev, I find myself at a loss
because there it is not good against evil. There both sides – Yosef and his
brothers – are wholly righteous. It is impossible to take sides regarding who
is right and who is wrong.</span><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in; text-align: justify; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-color-alt: windowtext; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>“Today we find
ourselves in a situation comparable to Parshas Vayeshev for both the Netziv and
Bais HaLevi are great tzaddikim. That’s what makes this case so challenging.”<a href="file:///C:/Users/yitz.SPNETWORK/Desktop/Vayigash%20-%20Stam%205762-5781.docx#_ftn2" name="_ftnref2" style="mso-footnote-id: ftn2;" title=""><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="mso-special-character: footnote;"><!--[if !supportFootnotes]--><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: HE; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">[2]</span></span><!--[endif]--></span></span></a></span><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><u><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p><span style="text-decoration: none;"> </span></o:p></span></u></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-color-alt: windowtext; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Rabbi
Aharon Kotler was once asked how the story of Yosef should be taught to
children. Rabbi Aharon keenly replied, "And how do you teach it to
adults?”</span><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-color-alt: windowtext; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> <span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>If someone were to ask what the most difficult parshios in
the Torah are, one might reply that parshios Tazria and Metzora are the most
complex, because they deal with the intricate laws of tzara’as with which we
are so unfamiliar. Or one might say that parshas Mishpatim with its vast laws
of monetary responsibilities and obligations is the most difficult. </span><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-color-alt: windowtext; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>However,
in a sense, the parshios of Vayeshev, Miketz, and Vayigash are the most difficult
parshios in the Torah. The commentaries expend great effort to explain what truly
occurred between Yosef and the brothers, beneath and beyond the surface of the
text. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-color-alt: windowtext; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Years
after I had left his class, I was speaking to my wonderful second grade Rebbe,
Rav Chaim Trenk. He commented that we teach young children the stories of the
Torah as we must, to develop a foundation of Torah within them. But then, it
takes a lifetime to undo the childish pictures we conjure in our minds of those
stories. Tragically, many people retain those childish images, notions, and
ideas about the stories in the Torah throughout their lives. </span><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-color-alt: windowtext; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> <span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span> Picture the following story<a href="file:///C:/Users/yitz.SPNETWORK/Desktop/Vayigash%20-%20Stam%205762-5781.docx#_ftn3" name="_ftnref3" style="mso-footnote-id: ftn3;" title=""><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="mso-special-character: footnote;"><!--[if !supportFootnotes]--><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-language: HE; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">[3]</span></span><!--[endif]--></span></span></a>:
Yasir Arafat has a disturbing dream. He summons all his Moslem advisors, but
none can offer him a satisfactory interpretation. One of his chief advisors suddenly
recalls that, when he was imprisoned by Arafat, he met a forsaken Jew who successfully
interpreted his own dream. The Jew had been jailed years earlier for the
serious crime of trying to violate the wife of one of Arafat’s chief
executives. </span><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-color-alt: windowtext; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>As
soon as Arafat hears about the Jew, he has the Jew hoisted out of prison and
brought before him. The Jew successfully explains to Arafat the significance of
his dream and is promoted to second-in-command to Arafat. </span><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-color-alt: windowtext; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>This
wild story is not too different from what transpired to Yosef. When the
brothers came down to Egypt, Yosef could not eat with them at the same table because
it was repulsive for an Egyptian to eat with a Jew. Clearly, the Jews were
regarded as inferior to the Egyptians. Yet, Yosef - a Jew - became viceroy of
the greatest superpower of the ancient world. The entire world must have known
the story of the Jew who became viceroy of Egypt. It must have been on the
front cover of every newspaper and the subject of every blog. Yet, the brothers
did not even suspect that this man was Yosef. </span><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-color-alt: windowtext; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span></span><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-color-alt: windowtext; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>When
reading these parshios, there are many questions left unanswered. </span><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-color-alt: windowtext; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>For
example, after Yosef revealed himself, what did he say, and what did they say?
Did Yosef ever tell them how he became the viceroy? Did the brothers ever tell Yosef
why they sold him? In addition, the Torah doesn’t tell us if Ya’akov ever found
out the whole story and if he did what his reaction was.</span><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-color-alt: windowtext; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>My
rebbe, Rabbi Berel Wein, notes that, at one point, there was a commodity in the
United States called ‘paint by numbers’. A person purchased a canvas and followed
directions as he painted. The number one was to be painted blue, so wherever it
said one he painted blue. The number two was to be painted red, so wherever it
said two he painted red.</span><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-color-alt: windowtext; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>When
the amateur was done, he didn’t exactly have a Rembrandt. But he did have a nice
picture that he was involved in creating. </span><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-color-alt: windowtext; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>There
are countless life lessons to be gleaned from the story of Yosef. Perhaps
that’s exactly why the Torah doesn’t tell us all of the details, so that we can
fill in the blanks. The Torah is painting by number, as it were, so that we can
‘fill it in’, by extrapolating lessons, through seeing how these stories speak
to us in our daily lives. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-color-alt: windowtext; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>In
a sense, the Torah records these parshios to be like the psychological
Rorschach test. When someone is given a Rorschach test, he is shown a blot of
ink and asked what he sees. It’s just a blot of ink, but everyone sees
something different, and what one sees reflects upon himself.</span><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-color-alt: windowtext; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>The
Torah presents the story and asks us to answer what we see and how the lessons
of these great men apply to us.</span><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-color-alt: windowtext; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Rabbi
Wein added that part of the problem of contemporary chinuch is that we teach children
explanations of certain commentaries when they are young, and for the rest of
their lives they think it is the only explanation.</span><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-color-alt: windowtext; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>This
may be a story that a five-year old can understand, but it’s not a story written
for a five-year-old mind. ”</span><span dir="RTL" lang="HE" style="color: black; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-color-alt: windowtext; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-font-family: "Comic Sans MS";">זה ספר תולדות אדם</span><span dir="LTR"></span><span dir="LTR"></span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-color-alt: windowtext; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span dir="LTR"></span><span dir="LTR"></span>
– This is the book of the generations of man”<a href="file:///C:/Users/yitz.SPNETWORK/Desktop/Vayigash%20-%20Stam%205762-5781.docx#_ftn4" name="_ftnref4" style="mso-footnote-id: ftn4;" title=""><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="mso-special-character: footnote;"><!--[if !supportFootnotes]--><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-language: HE; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">[4]</span></span><!--[endif]--></span></span></a>; everyone
has to see lessons that are applicable to himself.</span><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-color-alt: windowtext; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-color-alt: windowtext; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>After
Yosef revealed himself to his brothers, he instructs them to go directly back
to Cana’an and, </span><span dir="RTL" lang="HE" style="color: #222222; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-font-family: "Comic Sans MS";">אל תרגזו בדרך</span><span dir="LTR"></span><span dir="LTR"></span><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span dir="LTR"></span><span dir="LTR"></span> – don’t tarry along the way<a href="file:///C:/Users/yitz.SPNETWORK/Desktop/Vayigash%20-%20Stam%205762-5781.docx#_ftn5" name="_ftnref5" style="mso-footnote-id: ftn5;" title=""><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="mso-special-character: footnote;"><!--[if !supportFootnotes]--><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-language: HE; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">[5]</span></span><!--[endif]--></span></span></a>. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span><span dir="RTL" lang="HE" style="color: #222222; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-font-family: "Comic Sans MS";">תרגזו</span><span dir="LTR"></span><span dir="LTR"></span><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span dir="LTR"></span><span dir="LTR"></span> has a connotation of anger or frustration. In Yiddish, when
people say someone is ‘<i>broygez’</i> it means they are consumed with anger,
and often can become nasty.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Yosef told the
brothers not to discuss how they sold him so that they shouldn’t get into the
blame game.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Menachem Zion<a href="file:///C:/Users/yitz.SPNETWORK/Desktop/Vayigash%20-%20Stam%205762-5781.docx#_ftn6" name="_ftnref6" style="mso-footnote-id: ftn6;" title=""><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="mso-special-character: footnote;"><!--[if !supportFootnotes]--><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-language: HE; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">[6]</span></span><!--[endif]--></span></span></a> offers
another explanation: The word derech mean road/way. </span><span dir="RTL" lang="HE" style="color: #222222; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-font-family: "Comic Sans MS";">אל תרגזו בדרך</span><span dir="LTR"></span><span dir="LTR"></span><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span dir="LTR"></span><span dir="LTR"></span> means don’t be angry
about the way G-d brought this about. He did it </span><span dir="RTL" lang="HE" style="color: #222222; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-font-family: "Comic Sans MS";">להחיות עם רב</span><span dir="LTR"></span><span dir="LTR"></span><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span dir="LTR"></span><span dir="LTR"></span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>- to bring life to millions of people, and
ultimately the family will be reunited. Yosef told them not to be angry that it
happened in a way they didn’t like. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Rabbi Wein notes
that much of the Torah world is angry about ‘the way it happened’, particularly
regarding the Jewish People’s return to Eretz Yisroel in 1948 and beyond. We
thought the Chofetz Chaim was supposed to bring us back, not Ben-Gurion.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Yosef told them not
to be angry about the way things happened. G-d has his reasons and His plans
and it’s not up to us to decide whether it should have happened that way or
not. Our job is to figure out how to best react and proceed with what G-d has
brought about. There were numerous different ways we could have gone down to
Egypt, and numerous ways Egypt could have been saved from the famine. But this
is how G-d chose to make it happen. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>It’s a vital
lesson for life.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Yosef told them
not to fall into that trap. Look at what is, not at how we got here. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>This is another
one of the timeless lessons that this parsha teaches us about our outlook and
lives. A story that happened so long ago and yet reverberates as if it happened
yesterday, and tomorrow! <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS";"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS";"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span></span><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">“Don’t tarry along/about the way”<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>“This
is the book of the generations of man”<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-color-alt: windowtext; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> <i>Rabbi Dani Staum</i></span><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><i><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">stamtorah@gmail.com<o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><br /></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoFootnoteText"><a href="file:///C:/Users/yitz.SPNETWORK/Desktop/Vayigash%20-%20Stam%205762-5781.docx#_ftnref1" name="_ftn1" style="mso-footnote-id: ftn1;" title=""><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><span style="mso-special-character: footnote;"><!--[if !supportFootnotes]--><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-language: HE; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;">[1]</span></span><!--[endif]--></span></span></span></a><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"> This essay was
originally disseminated in 5762. I thank Eli Hirschman who has maintained these
“early Stam Torahs” on his website
http://www.angelfire.com/super2/eshworld/stamtorah/.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><a href="file:///C:/Users/yitz.SPNETWORK/Desktop/Vayigash%20-%20Stam%205762-5781.docx#_ftnref2" name="_ftn2" style="mso-footnote-id: ftn2;" title=""><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><span style="mso-special-character: footnote;"><!--[if !supportFootnotes]--><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-language: HE; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;">[2]</span></span><!--[endif]--></span></span></span></a><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"> </span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;">The final decision defied expectations:
the Netziv would be the head of the yeshiva. Rabbi Yoshe Ber Soloveitchik
accepted the verdict, and soon afterward he left Volozhin to become the rabbi
in Slutsk and later in Brisk.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;">Rav Yoshe Ber Soloveitchik had a
son, Rabbi Chaim Soloveitchik¸ a child prodigy, who later became one of the
great men of Israel. Rabbi Chaim Soloveitchik married the granddaughter of the
Netziv. Therefore, the families became one, and Rabbi Chaim Soloveitchik became
the next Rosh Yeshiva in Volozhin together with his grandfather.</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoFootnoteText"><a href="file:///C:/Users/yitz.SPNETWORK/Desktop/Vayigash%20-%20Stam%205762-5781.docx#_ftnref3" name="_ftn3" style="mso-footnote-id: ftn3;" title=""><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><span style="mso-special-character: footnote;"><!--[if !supportFootnotes]--><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-language: HE; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;">[3]</span></span><!--[endif]--></span></span></span></a><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"> At the time
this essay was originally written, Yasir Arafat and the PLO (Palestinian
Liberation Organization) were of the Jewish People’s most formidable enemies. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoFootnoteText"><a href="file:///C:/Users/yitz.SPNETWORK/Desktop/Vayigash%20-%20Stam%205762-5781.docx#_ftnref4" name="_ftn4" style="mso-footnote-id: ftn4;" title=""><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><span style="mso-special-character: footnote;"><!--[if !supportFootnotes]--><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-language: HE; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;">[4]</span></span><!--[endif]--></span></span></span></a><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"> Bereishis 5:1<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoFootnoteText"><a href="file:///C:/Users/yitz.SPNETWORK/Desktop/Vayigash%20-%20Stam%205762-5781.docx#_ftnref5" name="_ftn5" style="mso-footnote-id: ftn5;" title=""><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><span style="mso-special-character: footnote;"><!--[if !supportFootnotes]--><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-language: HE; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;">[5]</span></span><!--[endif]--></span></span></span></a><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"> Bereishis
45:24<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoFootnoteText"><a href="file:///C:/Users/yitz.SPNETWORK/Desktop/Vayigash%20-%20Stam%205762-5781.docx#_ftnref6" name="_ftn6" style="mso-footnote-id: ftn6;" title=""><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><span style="mso-special-character: footnote;"><!--[if !supportFootnotes]--><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-language: HE; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;">[6]</span></span><!--[endif]--></span></span></span></a><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"> </span><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;">Rabbi Menachem BenZion Sacks</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</div>stamtorahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11316658205752929670noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5917326813760532431.post-91757199444792584892020-12-17T14:57:00.004-05:002020-12-17T14:57:44.161-05:00PARSHAS MIKETZ 5781<p> </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; mso-outline-level: 3;"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">STAM TORAH<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; mso-outline-level: 3;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">PARSHAS MIKETZ 5781<a href="file:///C:/Users/yitz.SPNETWORK/Desktop/Miketz%20-%20Stam%205762-5781.docx#_ftn1" name="_ftnref1" style="mso-footnote-id: ftn1;" title=""><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="mso-special-character: footnote;"><!--[if !supportFootnotes]--><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-language: HE; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">[1]</span></span><!--[endif]--></span></span></a></span><span dir="RTL" lang="HE" style="color: black; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-font-family: "Comic Sans MS";"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span dir="LTR"></span><span dir="LTR"></span><u><span style="color: black; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Tahoma; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span dir="LTR"></span><span dir="LTR"></span>“ON ME”<o:p></o:p></span></u></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><u><span style="color: black; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Tahoma; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p><span style="text-decoration: none;"> </span></o:p></span></u></p>
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: center;"><i><span style="color: black; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Tahoma; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Dedicated l’refuah shleimah for </span></i><i><span dir="RTL" lang="HE" style="color: black; font-family: "Tahoma",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-font-family: "Comic Sans MS";">נטע יצחק בן רחל<o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><u><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p><span style="text-decoration: none;"> </span></o:p></span></u></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><i><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">“Response-ability”
is the ability to choose your response. Highly proactive people do not blame
circumstances, conditions, or conditioning for their behavior. Their behavior
is a product of their own conscious choice, based on values, rather than a
product of those conditions, based on feeling. "</span></i><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><i><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">-Stephen Covey</span></i><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><i><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> “The man who
complains about the way the ball bounces is likely the one who
dropped it.”</span></i><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><i><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">-Lou Holtz<a href="file:///C:/Users/yitz.SPNETWORK/Desktop/Miketz%20-%20Stam%205762-5781.docx#_ftn2" name="_ftnref2" style="mso-footnote-id: ftn2;" title=""><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="mso-special-character: footnote;"><!--[if !supportFootnotes]--><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-language: HE; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">[2]</span></b></span><!--[endif]--></span></span></a></span></i><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>In his book,
“Echos of the Maggid”, Rabbi Paysach Krohn relates the story of Mrs. Esther
Haas. Esther was a fourteen-year-old girl when she was forced on one of the
Nazi’s infamous death marches. Beaten, overworked, and malnourished from the time
spent in the Concentration Camp, she felt her strength ebbing away. At one
point, she collapsed on the ground out of sheer exhaustion. A moment later a
Nazi loomed over her and mercilessly barked, “If you want to work, then get up
now. Otherwise, you are dead right here! We have no use for weak people.”<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Esther felt she
was about to become just another Nazi martyr. But then, inexplicably, from
seemingly out of nowhere, she felt a surge of strength and was able to walk
back to the barracks and collapse into the arms of her shocked and teary-eyed
comrades.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> After the war, Esther recounted that the
Nazis convinced them that every girl in the world was imprisoned in
Concentration Camps worldwide. Every night she davened that if Hashem would let
her survive, she would raise a family as devout Jews.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Rabbi Krohn noted
to Mrs. Haas that her pledge was similar to the words of King Yeshayahu who,
upon witnessing the devastation and desolation of Torah in Eretz Yisroel at the
end of the first Temple era, stood up and proclaimed, "<i>Alay l’hakim</i>-
It is incumbent upon me to uphold it (i.e. the Torah)". He initiated a
wave of unprecedented repentance throughout the country<a href="file:///C:/Users/yitz.SPNETWORK/Desktop/Miketz%20-%20Stam%205762-5781.docx#_ftn3" name="_ftnref3" style="mso-footnote-id: ftn3;" title=""><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="mso-special-character: footnote;"><!--[if !supportFootnotes]--><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-language: HE; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">[3]</span></span><!--[endif]--></span></span></a>.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Rabbi Krohn told
Mrs. Haas that perhaps it was the merit of her constant proclamation of “<i>Alay
l’hakim”</i> that saved her.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> When the long and painful saga of Yosef
and the tribes was finally over and Yaakov was informed that Yosef was alive
and well, Yaakov prepared for his descent to Egypt to be reunited with his
long-lost son. Before leaving Yaakov sent ahead Yehuda. “Yehudah he sent before
him to Goshen, to instruct ahead of him in Goshen.”<a href="file:///C:/Users/yitz.SPNETWORK/Desktop/Miketz%20-%20Stam%205762-5781.docx#_ftn4" name="_ftnref4" style="mso-footnote-id: ftn4;" title=""><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="mso-special-character: footnote;"><!--[if !supportFootnotes]--><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-language: HE; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">[4]</span></span><!--[endif]--></span></span></a> Rashi
explains that Yehuda was sent ahead to establish a Bais Medrash from which laws
would be studied and taught. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Shimon’s
descendants were destined to become the teachers and Levi’s descendants were
the Kohanim and Levi’im who were also leaders and teachers. Yissachar produced
the greatest scholars. Would it not have been more appropriate for one of them
to establish the Yeshiva? Why was Yehuda specifically chosen to establish the
Yeshiva in Goshen?<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> The Mishnah<a href="file:///C:/Users/yitz.SPNETWORK/Desktop/Miketz%20-%20Stam%205762-5781.docx#_ftn5" name="_ftnref5" style="mso-footnote-id: ftn5;" title=""><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="mso-special-character: footnote;"><!--[if !supportFootnotes]--><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-language: HE; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">[5]</span></span><!--[endif]--></span></span></a>
teaches that at the age of thirteen, a Jewish male becomes obligated to perform
the 613 commandments.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Rav Mibartenura
explains that the source of this law is derived from Shimon and Levi. When they
killed out the males from the city of Shechem, the Torah<a href="file:///C:/Users/yitz.SPNETWORK/Desktop/Miketz%20-%20Stam%205762-5781.docx#_ftn6" name="_ftnref6" style="mso-footnote-id: ftn6;" title=""><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="mso-special-character: footnote;"><!--[if !supportFootnotes]--><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-language: HE; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">[6]</span></span><!--[endif]--></span></span></a> refers
to them as men, and they were thirteen years old.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> After Shimon and Levi killed out the
city, Yaakov chastised them said to them. “You have discomposed me, making me
odious among the inhabitants of the land, among the Canaanite and among the
Perizzite; I am few in number and should they gather and attack me, I will be
annihilated – I and my household.”<a href="file:///C:/Users/yitz.SPNETWORK/Desktop/Miketz%20-%20Stam%205762-5781.docx#_ftn7" name="_ftnref7" style="mso-footnote-id: ftn7;" title=""><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="mso-special-character: footnote;"><!--[if !supportFootnotes]--><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-language: HE; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">[7]</span></span><!--[endif]--></span></span></a> If
Yaakov viewed their actions as imprudent, why do we learn this fundamental
Torah law from them?<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>The answer lies
in understanding why a thirteen-year-old boy becomes obligated in mitzvos. The
Torah views a thirteen-year-old boy as mature enough to feel a sense of
responsibility. The Gemarah<a href="file:///C:/Users/yitz.SPNETWORK/Desktop/Miketz%20-%20Stam%205762-5781.docx#_ftn8" name="_ftnref8" style="mso-footnote-id: ftn8;" title=""><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="mso-special-character: footnote;"><!--[if !supportFootnotes]--><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-language: HE; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">[8]</span></span><!--[endif]--></span></span></a>
relates that one who does something when commanded is greater than one who does
so when he’s not commanded. At first glance, this idea seems strange; isn’t it
a greater symbol of devotion to do something without having been asked?<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Ritva explains
that as soon as one is commanded to do something, there is an immediate desire
to not submit to those instructions. By nature, we crave independence and abhor
being told what to do. Therefore, one who fulfills what he is instructed shows
greater devotion than one who acts on his own accord.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> Rabbi Shmuel Rozovsky explained that the
difference between an act performed by one commanded and one not commanded lies
in his attitude and mindset. One who is instructed feels a sense of obligation.
But one who lacks obligation doesn’t feel that urgency or pressure.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Until the age of
thirteen, the Torah does not view a young man as mature enough to bear a yoke
and sense of responsibility. It is only when he turns 13 that he has matured
enough to have an appreciation for obligation and responsibility.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">The Torah derives this from Shimon and Levi. After Yaakov
chastised them, they replied, “Should he treat our sister like a woman of ill
repute?”<a href="file:///C:/Users/yitz.SPNETWORK/Desktop/Miketz%20-%20Stam%205762-5781.docx#_ftn9" name="_ftnref9" style="mso-footnote-id: ftn9;" title=""><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="mso-special-character: footnote;"><!--[if !supportFootnotes]--><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-language: HE; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">[9]</span></span><!--[endif]--></span></span></a> They
felt a sense of responsibility to avenge the honor of their sister. Although
they acted rashly, they demonstrated a sense of mission and responsibility.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> What separates the men from the boys is
a sense of responsibility.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> When Yosef demanded of the brothers that
Binyamin be brought before him, Yaakov refused. Even when Reuven offered the
lives of his two sons as a guarantee for Binyamin’s safe return, he would not
yield. It was only when Yehuda stood up and boldly proclaimed, “I will
guarantee him; of my own hand you can demand him. If I do not bring him back to
you and stand him before you, then I will have sinned before you for all time.”<a href="file:///C:/Users/yitz.SPNETWORK/Desktop/Miketz%20-%20Stam%205762-5781.docx#_ftn10" name="_ftnref10" style="mso-footnote-id: ftn10;" title=""><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="mso-special-character: footnote;"><!--[if !supportFootnotes]--><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-language: HE; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">[10]</span></span><!--[endif]--></span></span></a>
Yehuda put everything on the line as a guarantee that Binyamin would return
home safely. It was only then that Yaakov relented and sent Yosef. That is why
when Yosef wanted to imprison Binyamin it was Yehuda who insisted that they
would not leave without Binyamin.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> One can possess the sharpest mind and
the greatest drive for learning but if he cannot state with conviction, "<i>Alay
l’hakim</i>- It is incumbent upon me to establish it," he will never be
successful in building a house of Torah study. Therefore, it was specifically
Yehuda who was chosen to establish the Yeshiva in Goshen because Yaakov knew
that Yehuda could bear its yoke. This is also the reason why the monarchy and
the eventual birth of Moshiach comes from Yehuda. A monarch must bear the
weight of his entire kingdom and such a job is only fit for one who can assume
such an overwhelming task.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Rav Ephraim
Shapiro from Miami Beach explained that the letters of the Hebrew word for
taking responsibility for others, <i>achrayus</i>, is spelled <i>aleph</i>, <i>ches</i>, <i>reish</i>, <i>yud</i>, <i>vuv</i>,
and <i>tuf</i>. Within itself the word instruct us in the proper
progression we should follow in assuming responsibility for one another: The
first letter is an <i>aleph</i> representing the number one, and the
notion that before looking to help others, we must first make sure that we have
taken responsibility for our own actions and needs. The following letter
is <i>ches</i> which together with <i>aleph</i> spells the
word <i>ach </i>or "brother". Only after we been successful
in taking care of ourselves can we begin to take responsibility for our
brothers, families, and relatives. The next letter is <i>reish</i>, which
together with the first two letters spells <i>acheir</i>, or “other”. Once
our families are secure, we can use that stability as a platform to aid and
help others as well. The following letter is <i>yud</i>, which turns the
word <i>acheir</i> in to <i>acharai </i>or “behind me” or “follow
me”, because one who takes responsibility for others becomes a natural role
model and leader within the community.<a href="file:///C:/Users/yitz.SPNETWORK/Desktop/Miketz%20-%20Stam%205762-5781.docx#_ftn11" name="_ftnref11" style="mso-footnote-id: ftn11;" title=""><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="mso-special-character: footnote;"><!--[if !supportFootnotes]--><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-language: HE; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">[11]</span></span><!--[endif]--></span></span></a> The
next letter is <i>vuv </i>which added to the previous letters
changes <i>acharai</i> to <i>acharav</i> or “after him”,
since a role model who takes responsibility for others will inspire people to
follow their example. Finally, the letter <i>tuf</i>, because <i>achrayus</i> begins
with <i>aleph</i>, the first letter in the alphabet, and ends with <i>tuf</i>,
the last letter in the alphabet. This symbolizes that taking responsibility for
others should occupy us constantly, and that it can embolden, enrich, and
uplift every aspect of our lives all the way from <i>aleph</i> to <i>tuf</i>!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> During the period of the Greek
occupation of Eretz Yisroel, the Jews who agreed to live in the manner and
cultural lifestyle of the Greeks, were not persecuted, in fact they lived quite
comfortably. It was only the minority who stubbornly refused to forsake the
ways of their forefathers and tenaciously clung to the Torah and its teachings
who suffered the oppression and torture of the Greeks. In fact, much of the
Jews’ persecution came from their own brethren who had Hellenized and joined
the Greek way of life. The miracle of Chanukah emerged only because a small
group of Jews announced, "<i>Alaynu L’hakim</i>". They embarked on an
impossible mission to fight off the far superior powers of the Greeks. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> Chanukah is an opportunity to reflect on and
renew our acceptance of the responsibility of G-d and the Torah.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><i><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span></span></i><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">“I will guarantee
him; of my own hand you can demand him.”<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span><i>“Alay l’hakim”<o:p></o:p></i></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><i><span style="color: black; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-color-alt: windowtext; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Rabbi Dani Staum</span></i><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><i><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">stamtorah@gmail.com<o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><br /></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
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originally disseminated in 5762. I thank Eli Hirschman who has maintained these
“early Stam Torahs” on his website
http://www.angelfire.com/super2/eshworld/stamtorah/.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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Dame, NY Jets 1979), and analyst</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoFootnoteText"><a href="file:///C:/Users/yitz.SPNETWORK/Desktop/Miketz%20-%20Stam%205762-5781.docx#_ftnref11" name="_ftn11" style="mso-footnote-id: ftn11;" title=""><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><span style="mso-special-character: footnote;"><!--[if !supportFootnotes]--><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-language: HE; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;">[11]</span></span><!--[endif]--></span></span></span></a><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"> <span style="background: white; color: #2a2a2a;">In most armies, the commanders stand
back and command their soldiers: “Forward!” In the IDF (Israel Defense Force)
however, the most legendary phrase is “<i>Acharai</i>” or “Follow me.” Israeli
commanders lead the way into the battle.</span></span><o:p></o:p></p>
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</div>stamtorahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11316658205752929670noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5917326813760532431.post-30935531173852599942020-12-10T09:08:00.002-05:002020-12-10T09:08:59.121-05:00PARSHAS VAYESHEV 5781<p> </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; mso-outline-level: 3;"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">STAM TORAH<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; mso-outline-level: 3;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">PARSHAS VAYESHEV 5781<a href="file:///C:/Users/yitz.SPNETWORK/Desktop/Vayeshev%20-%20Stam%205762-5781.docx#_ftn1" name="_ftnref1" style="mso-footnote-id: ftn1;" title=""><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="mso-special-character: footnote;"><!--[if !supportFootnotes]--><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-language: HE; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">[1]</span></span><!--[endif]--></span></span></a></span><span dir="RTL" face=""Arial",sans-serif" lang="HE" style="color: black; font-size: 12pt; mso-ascii-font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-font-family: "Comic Sans MS";"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span dir="LTR"></span><span dir="LTR"></span><u><span style="color: black; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Tahoma; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span dir="LTR"></span><span dir="LTR"></span>“DREAMING AWAKE”<o:p></o:p></span></u></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><u><span style="color: black; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Tahoma; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p><span style="text-decoration: none;"> </span></o:p></span></u></p>
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: center;"><i><span style="color: black; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Tahoma; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Dedicated l’refuah shleimah for </span></i><i><span dir="RTL" face=""Tahoma",sans-serif" lang="HE" style="color: black; font-size: 12pt; mso-ascii-font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-font-family: "Comic Sans MS";">נטע יצחק בן רחל<o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><u><span style="color: black; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Tahoma; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p><span style="text-decoration: none;"> </span></o:p></span></u></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>In
1944, a</span><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi;">s </span><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">World War II continued ravaging Europe
and engulfing the entire world, the Ponovezher Rav, Rabbi Yosef Shlomo Kahaneman
zt’l, arrived in the then undeveloped town of B’nei Brak. It was then that he
began to plan the construction of the Ponovezher Yeshiva, modeled after the
yeshiva in the village of Ponovezh, Lithuania that had been destroyed. When
someone told him that he was dreaming the Ponovezher Rav undeterredly replied, “<i>Andere
cholomen un schluffen; uber ich cholom un schluff nisht </i>– Others dream
while they are sleeping, but I dream while I am awake!” <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>In
Chumash Bereishis there is a recurring theme of dreams. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>At
the <i>b’ris bein habesarim</i>, Hashem revealed Himself in a dream and related
to Avrohom that his descendants would be subjected to years of pain in exile before
being redeemed. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>As
Yaakov was escaping the wrath of Eisav, he dreamed about a ladder with angels
ascending and descending its rungs. Hashem promised Yaakov that He would
protect Yaakov and that Yaakov would return home unscathed by Lavan or Eisav. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>In
parshas Miketz, the Torah describes the dreams of Pharaoh. Those dreams were the
underlying cause of Yosef eventually assuming the throne as viceroy of Egypt. At
the end of the parsha, the Torah relates the dreams of the Chief Winemaker and
Chief Baker, and how Yosef correctly interpreted their dreams. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Perhaps
most prominently, are the dreams of Yosef. At the age of seventeen, Yosef had
two unusual dreams that he shared with his brothers and his father. As a result
of those dreams, the brothers became filled with jealousy and even hatred. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Their
hatred was revealed when Yosef was sent by Yaakov to check on the welfare of
the brothers. When they saw him coming, they began making plans: “So now, come
and let us kill him, and let us throw him into one of the pits; and we will
say, ‘A wild beast devoured him’. And we shall see what will become of his
dreams.”<a href="file:///C:/Users/yitz.SPNETWORK/Desktop/Vayeshev%20-%20Stam%205762-5781.docx#_ftn2" name="_ftnref2" style="mso-footnote-id: ftn2;" title=""><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="mso-special-character: footnote;"><!--[if !supportFootnotes]--><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-language: HE; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">[2]</span></span><!--[endif]--></span></span></a> Rashi
points out that the brothers did not utter the concluding words of the pasuk,
‘and we shall see what will become of his dreams’. Rather a heavenly voice said
those words, as if to say, “You think you will stop Yosef’s dreams. We shall
see.” <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>It
took decades, but eventually Yosef’s dreams indeed came to fruition. His
brothers bowed before him and he provided for them. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>The
Jewish people’s existence is a dream. Our very birth was a dream, yet we
continue to endure based on that same dream. To remain committed to Torah
observance in a world that promotes so many anti-Torah values is a dream. It’s
as if throughout the exiles our enemies have repeatedly declared, “So now, come
and let us kill them,” and a voice from heaven replied, “We shall see what will
become of his dreams.” <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>When
the Satmar Rebbe, Rav Yoel Teitelbaum, instructed his Chassidim to maintain
their Chassidic garb in post-war America, he was dreaming. When Rabbi Aharon
Kotler founded a Kollel where young men would study Torah full time in
Lakewood, NJ, an unheard-of concept in America at that time, he was dreaming.
When the Lubavitcher Rebbe dispatched emissaries to all corners of the earth to
disseminate Torah, he was dreaming. The common denominator is that although
they were dreaming, they were not sleeping. We continue to thrive today only
because of those dreams. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>The
brothers recognized that the dreams of Yosef were not superficial visions and
that’s why they feared them. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>The
Kotzker Rebbe noted that when the Torah relates the two dreams of Pharaoh, the
Torah states that Pharaoh awoke<a href="file:///C:/Users/yitz.SPNETWORK/Desktop/Vayeshev%20-%20Stam%205762-5781.docx#_ftn3" name="_ftnref3" style="mso-footnote-id: ftn3;" title=""><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="mso-special-character: footnote;"><!--[if !supportFootnotes]--><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-language: HE; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">[3]</span></span><!--[endif]--></span></span></a>. The pasuk then
says that Pharaoh returned to sleep and had his second dream. Contrast that
with Yaakov and his dream atop Mount Moriah. There the Torah states, “Yaakov
awoke from his sleep and he said, ‘In truth, Hashem is in this place, and I did
not know it’.” <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>When
a great person has a dream, he is excited by it. He doesn’t return to his
slumber but immediately begins to think about how to implement his dream. One
who is a failure on the other hand, never capitalizes or makes a plan to ensure
his dreams are fulfilled. Pharoah goes back to sleep, while Yaakov awakens and
acts immediately. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>To
accomplish anything in life, one must first have a dream and an end goal. Only
then can he figure out how to get there. But if he has no idea where he is
going, he has no chance of ending up at his real destination. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>She’iltos
d’Rav Hai Gaon<a href="file:///C:/Users/yitz.SPNETWORK/Desktop/Vayeshev%20-%20Stam%205762-5781.docx#_ftn4" name="_ftnref4" style="mso-footnote-id: ftn4;" title=""><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="mso-special-character: footnote;"><!--[if !supportFootnotes]--><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-language: HE; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">[4]</span></span><!--[endif]--></span></span></a>
quotes a halachic opinion that one should light the Chanukah candles on the
left side of the doorway so that he will be surrounded by mitzvos. The mezuzah
hangs on the doorpost on his right side, with the Chanukah candles shining on
his left side, while he stands in the middle donned in his tzitzis. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>What
is the connection between these three unique mitzvos? Each of them represents a
vital component a Jew requires in his quest to live a Torah life. The mitzvah
of tzitzis symbolizes that one must always know his goals and aspirations. “It
shall constitute tzitzis for you, that you may see and remember all the
commandments of Hashem and perform them; and not stray after your heart and
after your eyes after which you stray.”<a href="file:///C:/Users/yitz.SPNETWORK/Desktop/Vayeshev%20-%20Stam%205762-5781.docx#_ftn5" name="_ftnref5" style="mso-footnote-id: ftn5;" title=""><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="mso-special-character: footnote;"><!--[if !supportFootnotes]--><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-language: HE; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">[5]</span></span><!--[endif]--></span></span></a> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>The
mitzvah of mezuzah symbolizes that one must always be steadfast and unyielding.
The blessing recited when one hangs a mezuzah on his door is, "<i>Likvoah
mezuzah</i>- To affix a mezuzah." The mezuzah remains affixed to the door,
all the while granting spiritual protection to the inhabitants of the house.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>The
mitzvah of lighting Chanukah candles symbolizes our never-ending quest for
continued growth. No other mitzvah - Biblical or Rabbinical - possesses such
opportunity to beautify a mitzvah more than lighting the Menorah. The actual
obligation on Chanukah is merely to light one candle each night for the entire
household. Our custom, that every member of the house lights candles
corresponding to whichever night of Chanukah it is, is considered <i>mehadrin
min hamehadrin</i>, the highest level of performance of the mitzvah. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>When
lighting the Chanukah candles, we symbolically bring together these three
components of growth: Having dreams and goals, remaining consistent and
steadfast, and always striving ever higher. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Like our flickering candles, our national
dream seems so volatile. Yet, like our flickering candles, our national dream
has withstood the tempests of time and the efforts of our many hateful enemies
to snuff out our hopes. And like our flickering candles, our dream will live on
forever. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>“In
truth, Hashem is in this place, and I did not know it.” <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>“We
shall see what will become of his dreams.”<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><i><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Rabbi Dani
Staum<o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><i><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">stamtorah@gmail.com<o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS";"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoFootnoteText"><a href="file:///C:/Users/yitz.SPNETWORK/Desktop/Vayeshev%20-%20Stam%205762-5781.docx#_ftnref1" name="_ftn1" style="mso-footnote-id: ftn1;" title=""><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><span style="mso-special-character: footnote;"><!--[if !supportFootnotes]--><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 107%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-language: HE; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;">[1]</span></span><!--[endif]--></span></span></span></a><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"> This essay was
originally disseminated in 5762. I thank Eli Hirschman who has maintained these
“early Stam Torahs” on his website
http://www.angelfire.com/super2/eshworld/stamtorah/.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoFootnoteText"><a href="file:///C:/Users/yitz.SPNETWORK/Desktop/Vayeshev%20-%20Stam%205762-5781.docx#_ftnref3" name="_ftn3" style="mso-footnote-id: ftn3;" title=""><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><span style="mso-special-character: footnote;"><!--[if !supportFootnotes]--><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 107%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-language: HE; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;">[3]</span></span><!--[endif]--></span></span></span></a><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"> Bereishis 41:5<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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Vayishlach, sheiltah 26<o:p></o:p></p>
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</div>stamtorahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11316658205752929670noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5917326813760532431.post-76992652562629911832020-12-02T16:44:00.005-05:002020-12-02T16:44:47.655-05:00PARSHAS VAYISHLACH 5781
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; mso-outline-level: 3;"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">STAM TORAH</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; mso-outline-level: 3;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">PARSHAS VAYISHLACH 5781<a href="#_ftn1" name="_ftnref1" style="mso-footnote-id: ftn1;" title=""><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="mso-special-character: footnote;"><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-language: HE; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">[1]</span></span></span></span></a></span><span dir="RTL" lang="HE" style="color: black; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-font-family: "Comic Sans MS";"></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span dir="LTR"></span><span dir="LTR"></span><u><span style="color: black; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Tahoma; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span dir="LTR"></span><span dir="LTR"></span>“WHAT’S IN A NAME”</span></u></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><u><span style="color: black; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Tahoma; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="text-decoration: none;"> </span></span></u></p>
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: center;"><i><span style="color: black; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Tahoma; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Dedicated l’refuah shelimah for </span></i><i><span dir="RTL" lang="HE" style="color: black; font-family: "Tahoma",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-font-family: "Comic Sans MS";">נטע יצחק בן רחל</span></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><u><span style="color: black; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Tahoma; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="text-decoration: none;"> </span></span></u></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span></span><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi;">Uri Zohar was once celebrated as “the top
comedian, television and radio talk-show host, social satirist, actor, and film
producer on the Israeli scene.” Today, Rabbi Uri Zohar is perhaps Israel's
foremost <i>ba'al teshuvah</i>, or returnee to traditional Jewish
observance. </span><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">He often
says, “You are looking at the happiest man in the world! I was forty years old
and I had everything imaginable. I was a movie star and producer, and I had a
tremendous amount of publicity. I rubbed shoulders with all the big movers in
showbiz. Yet my life had no meaning. When I discovered the beauty of Torah and
mitzvos, I gave up everything I had, and found new happiness and meaning worth
more than all I had ever possessed. </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>“</span><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi;">For all
his fabled billions, Bill Gates is not nearly as wealthy as I am. If you were
to offer me all of his money in exchange for my agreement not to don tefillin
just tomorrow morning, I wouldn't hesitate one second before refusing. Is he
capable of such a refusal?”</span><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span><i>“Yaakov
was left alone and a man wrestled with him until the break of dawn. When he
perceived that he could not overcome him, he struck the ball of his thighbone;
and the ball of Yaakov’s thighbone became dislocated as he wrestled with him.
Then he said, “Let me go, for the dawn has broken.” And he said, “I will not
let you go unless you have blessed me.” He said to him, "What is your
name?" He said, "Yaakov". He said, "No longer will it be
said that your name is Yaakov, but Yisroel, for you have striven with the
divine and with men and you have overcome." Then Yaakov inquired, and he
said, "Tell, if you please, what is your name." And he said,
"Why is it that you ask my name?" And he blessed him there."<a href="#_ftn2" name="_ftnref2" style="mso-footnote-id: ftn2;" title=""><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="mso-special-character: footnote;"><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-language: HE; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">[2]</span></b></span></span></span></a></i></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>The
confrontation of Yaakov and the angel of Eisav is symbolic of our perpetual
struggle with our evil inclination. Through understanding how Yaakov prevailed
over the angel, we too can learn the secret of overcoming our own inclination.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>The
Kli Yakar explains that the confrontation of Yaakov with the angel of Eisav
transpired at night, when Yaakov was alone and vulnerable. When one is feeling
lonely or down, that is when he is most vulnerable. In the sunlight when one
feels inner joy, we aren’t as vulnerable, but the wily yester hara bides his
time patiently. </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>When
asked, Yaakov immediately told the angel his own name, so why did the angel
refuse to reciprocate? Furthermore, why was it so important for Yaakov to know
the name of the angel at all? </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Rabbi
Leib Chasman<a href="#_ftn3" name="_ftnref3" style="mso-footnote-id: ftn3;" title=""><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="mso-special-character: footnote;"><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-language: HE; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">[3]</span></span></span></span></a>
explains that the name of a person symbolizes his inner essence and strength. Tradition
is that every couple is blessed with divine insight when they choose a name for
their child.<a href="#_ftn4" name="_ftnref4" style="mso-footnote-id: ftn4;" title=""><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="mso-special-character: footnote;"><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-language: HE; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">[4]</span></span></span></span></a></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>When
Yaakov asked the name of the angel, he wanted to know the essence of his
strength. This was all the more important because it was the Angel of Eisav,
the Satan. </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>In
overcoming the angel Yaakov attained new heights of greatness. The angel felt
compelled to change Yaakov’s name to a more befitting title that represented
the fact that Yaakov "strove with men and the divine and had
overcome". After his own name was changed, Yaakov turned to the angel and
asked him what his underlying strength was. The truth is that the angel
answered Yaakov’s question. He replied to Yaakov, "My name is: <i>Why do
you ask my name?</i> That is my title and essence. Do you know how I convince
people to sin and fall prey to evil? I tell people not to ask questions. I
cause dark to appear as light and I cause evil to appear as good. I tell people
they absolutely need to have things that will end up hurting them. My strength
lies in convincing people not to understand things clearly. Don’t ask
questions! Just do it!"</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>As
a result of that epic struggle between Yaakov and the angel, we do not eat from
the Gid Hanashe<a href="#_ftn5" name="_ftnref5" style="mso-footnote-id: ftn5;" title=""><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="mso-special-character: footnote;"><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-language: HE; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">[5]</span></span></span></span></a>.
The Gemara<a href="#_ftn6" name="_ftnref6" style="mso-footnote-id: ftn6;" title=""><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="mso-special-character: footnote;"><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-language: HE; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">[6]</span></span></span></span></a> records a
dispute between two Amoraim whether the Gid Hanashe has any taste. The Gemara
concludes that it is tasteless. If so, why does the Torah forbid us from eating
it; why would anyone care to eat it anyway?</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Rabbi
Avigdor Nebenzhal, the Rabbi of the Old City of Yerushalyim, explains that the
aforementioned question bring out the exact lesson the Torah wants to convey
with this prohibition. We think our evil inclination wants us to enjoy life and
‘live it up’. However, in truth, our evil inclination is our greatest enemy in
the world.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>The
Chovas Halvavos<a href="#_ftn7" name="_ftnref7" style="mso-footnote-id: ftn7;" title=""><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="mso-special-character: footnote;"><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-language: HE; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">[7]</span></span></span></span></a>
explains that our evil inclination ideally wants us to suffer in this world and
in the next world. However, it understands that if he would try to get us to
give up everything, we wouldn’t follow his lead. Instead, he makes this world seem
alluring and inviting so that we fall prey to sin and exchange our eternal
world for this finite world. But when granted the opportunity, our evil
inclination will seek to make us miserable with everything.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Rabbi
Yaakov Kamenetzky noted that we often don’t realize when our evil inclination
is at work. Searching for a suit can be an arduous process.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>After going to a few stores and trying on
quite a few suits, he may finally find a suit that strikes his fancy. He will
then have it checked for shatnez and then has it altered by his tailor. When he
finally emerges from the tailor with his brand-new suit, he should be ecstatic.
Yet at that moment he may be seized by feelings of doubt. That is the work of
his evil inclination, trying to strip him of the happiness he should be
feeling.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Our
evil inclination takes things that are tasteless and void of meaning and spices
them up. We foolishly follow his lead. As soon as he ensnares us to commit a
sin, he leaves us face the guilt and shame of our actions.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>The
essence of the Evil Inclination is "Why do you ask my name?" His name
is the ability to falsify names and cloud our thinking and sense of balance and
integrity. Yaakov overcame the angel by maintaining the struggle until the
crack of dawn. As soon as the sun arose, the angel’s strength was sapped, and
Yaakov was able to defeat him.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>The
yetzer hara’s strength lies in the darkness – the darkness of night and the
darkness of our spirit. We overcome him by shining the light of truth upon him
and the thoughts he plants within us. Often, we need the assistance of others
to help us shine that light. In the blinding light of truth his energy
dwindles. </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>“Why
is it that you ask my name?” </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>“Let
me go, for the dawn has broken”</span></p>
<h3 align="center" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span></span></h3>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><i><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Rabbi
Dani Staum</span></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><i><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">stamtorah@gmail.com</span></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span></p>
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<div id="ftn1" style="mso-element: footnote;">
<p class="MsoFootnoteText"><a href="#_ftnref1" name="_ftn1" style="mso-footnote-id: ftn1;" title=""><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><span style="mso-special-character: footnote;"><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-language: HE; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;">[1]</span></span></span></span></span></a><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"> This essay was
originally disseminated in 5762. I thank Eli Hirschman who has maintained these
“early Stam Torahs” on his website
http://www.angelfire.com/super2/eshworld/stamtorah/.</span></p>
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<div id="ftn2" style="mso-element: footnote;">
<p class="MsoFootnoteText"><a href="#_ftnref2" name="_ftn2" style="mso-footnote-id: ftn2;" title=""><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><span style="mso-special-character: footnote;"><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-language: HE; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;">[2]</span></span></span></span></span></a><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"> Bereishis </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;">32:25-30</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"></span></p>
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<div id="ftn3" style="mso-element: footnote;">
<p class="MsoFootnoteText"><a href="#_ftnref3" name="_ftn3" style="mso-footnote-id: ftn3;" title=""><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><span style="mso-special-character: footnote;"><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-language: HE; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;">[3]</span></span></span></span></span></a><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"> Ohr Yahel</span></p>
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<div id="ftn4" style="mso-element: footnote;">
<p class="MsoFootnoteText"><a href="#_ftnref4" name="_ftn4" style="mso-footnote-id: ftn4;" title=""><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><span style="mso-special-character: footnote;"><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-language: HE; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;">[4]</span></span></span></span></span></a><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"> </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;">A new father once approached the Satmar Rebbe
zt’l and asked him what he should name his newborn son. The Rebbe refused to
answer stating that the father would be blessed with a certain level of
prophecy when deciding the name that the Rebbe himself would not be privy to.</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"></span></p>
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<div id="ftn5" style="mso-element: footnote;">
<p class="MsoFootnoteText"><a href="#_ftnref5" name="_ftn5" style="mso-footnote-id: ftn5;" title=""><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><span style="mso-special-character: footnote;"><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-language: HE; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;">[5]</span></span></span></span></span></a><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"> The </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;">sinew of the ball of the thighbone</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"></span></p>
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<div id="ftn6" style="mso-element: footnote;">
<p class="MsoFootnoteText"><a href="#_ftnref6" name="_ftn6" style="mso-footnote-id: ftn6;" title=""><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><span style="mso-special-character: footnote;"><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-language: HE; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;">[6]</span></span></span></span></span></a><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"> </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;">Chullin 89b</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"></span></p>
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<div id="ftn7" style="mso-element: footnote;">
<p class="MsoFootnoteText"><a href="#_ftnref7" name="_ftn7" style="mso-footnote-id: ftn7;" title=""><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><span style="mso-special-character: footnote;"><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-language: HE; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;">[7]</span></span></span></span></span></a><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"> </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;">Chapter Yichud Hama’aseh</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; mso-outline-level: 3;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">PARSHAS VAYETZEI 5781<a href="#_ftn1" name="_ftnref1" style="mso-footnote-id: ftn1;" title=""><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="mso-special-character: footnote;"><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-language: HE; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">[1]</span></span></span></span></a></span><span dir="RTL" lang="HE" style="color: black; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-font-family: "Comic Sans MS";"></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span dir="LTR"></span><span dir="LTR"></span><u><span style="color: black; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Tahoma; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span dir="LTR"></span><span dir="LTR"></span>"ESSENCE OF LOVE "</span></u></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><u><span style="color: black; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Tahoma; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="text-decoration: none;"> </span></span></u></p>
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: center;"><i><span style="color: black; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Tahoma; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Dedicated l’refuah shelimah for </span></i><i><span dir="RTL" lang="HE" style="color: black; font-family: "Tahoma",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-font-family: "Comic Sans MS";">נטע יצחק בן רחל</span></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><u><span style="color: black; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Tahoma; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="text-decoration: none;"> </span></span></u></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>One
beautiful summer morning, two friends decided to go on a fishing trip together.
They rented a small boat and enjoyed the breeze as the boat floated gently
through the sea. All at once, the sky grew dark and the duo realized that a
violent tempest was about to envelop them. They hastily pulled in their fishing
lines and headed for shore. </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>To
their dismay, the storm broke out before they were able to get back. They held
on for dear life as waves crashed against their little boat and showered them
with torrents of water. One of the men was washed overboard. The man remaining
on the boat quickly leaned over the boat and called out to his friend, “Give me
your hand!” To his dismay the man in the water just stared at him with
bewilderment. As he began to drift further away, the man on the boat called out
to him again with more urgency, “Just give me your hand and I’LL pull you
in." But the man continued to stare at him like he was from another
planet. With one last surge, he reached out as far as he could and cried out in
panic, “Give me your hand or we are going to lose you!" But the man
continued to stare with a glazed look as he drifted into oblivion.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> <span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Sadly, the survivor returned to shore and went to inform the
new widow of the bizarre events with her husband. She was beside herself and asked
what exactly had happened. When he explained how he had asked her husband three
times to give him his hand, she began to cry. “Of course he didn’t give you his
hand. My husband was so stingy that he never gave anybody anything in his
life."</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> <span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Yaakov Avinu was forced to flee the wrath of Eisav, seeking refuge
in the home of his devious uncle, Lavan. There Yaakov met Rachel and was
overwhelmed by her purity. When he asked Lavan if he could marry her, Lavan
agreed on condition that Yaakov worked for him for seven years. Yaakov worked
faithfully under challenging conditions for seven years. </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Regarding
those seven years, the pasuk says, “Yaakov worked for seven years for Rachel
and they seemed to him as a few days because of his love for her.<a href="#_ftn2" name="_ftnref2" style="mso-footnote-id: ftn2;" title=""><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="mso-special-character: footnote;"><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-language: HE; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">[2]</span></span></span></span></a>” Normally,
when a person anticipates and is awaiting for something extraordinary, he can
hardly contain his excitement. The days seem to pass extremely slowly, and even
the minutes drag on unnervingly. This is certainly true about a Chosson and
Kallah who eagerly await their wedding. If so, how can the pasuk state that the
seven years passed quickly because of Yaakov’s vast love for Rachel? If
anything, it should have felt like it dragged on for eternity?</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Rabbi
Elya Lopian explains that our definition of love is distorted. That’s why it is
difficult for us to relate to the love Yaakov felt for Rochel. He relates a
parable about a man who sat down at a table in a restaurant. When the waiter
asked him what he would like to eat, the man replied, “I love fish.” The waiter
nodded knowingly and disappeared into the kitchen. He returned a few minutes
later with a cooked fish on a plate. The waiter watched as the man skewered the
fish and devoured it hungrily. When the man finished the waiter said, "My
friend, is this how you treat something you love? You take it and cut it into
little bits and roast it on a fire and douse it in sauce?”</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Rabbi
Lopian explains that in truth we don’t actually ‘love’ foods. Rather, we love
ourselves, and when we eat those foods, our taste buds are tantalized, and we
enjoy the experience. We say we love the food, but truthfully it is ourselves
that we love. The same holds true about a car. Can one honestly feel a genuine
love to a compilation of metal, plastic, and oils? He may think he does, but,
in reality, he loves himself and it makes him feel distinguished, or “cool”
when he drives that car. </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>True
unadulterated love is completely selfless. It’s a soulful desire for attachment
to the inner essence of what is loved. When one performs a mitzvah out of love
of G-d, he does not love the actual object of the mitzvah, but rather what it
represents. When one shakes a lulav and esrog he doesn’t actually love the lulav
and esrog, but he loves and yearns to connect with G-d, whom he is serving with
the performance of this mitzvah. </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Rabbi
Lopian explain that the love Yaakov possessed for Rochel was completely
spiritual. When he first met her at the well, he kissed her as one would kiss a
siddur or a pair of tefillin. He recognized her inner greatness and yearned to
connect with it. </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>The
pasuk says Yaakov cried after he kissed her<a href="#_ftn3" name="_ftnref3" style="mso-footnote-id: ftn3;" title=""><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="mso-special-character: footnote;"><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-language: HE; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">[3]</span></span></span></span></a>. Rashi
explains that Yaakov was afraid people would misunderstand his kissing a
complete stranger, and think it was not based on completely pure motives. </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>The
seven-year period of Yaakov’s waiting for Rochel was a completely spiritual
experience. The preparation for an untainted spiritual love does not cause anxiety
and impatience. Rabbi Lopian compares it to one who manufactures and produces his
own tefillin. Although he anxiously awaits its completion so that he can
perform the mitzvah, every moment that he is working to create the tefillin is
also dear to him, and he enjoys the entire experience.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> <span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>To be perfectly honest, when I learned this explanation from
Rabbi Lopian, I did not really understand what he was saying. In fact, even
after I asked one of my Rabbeim to explain it again, I still had a hard time understanding
it. My Rebbe noted that the idea is so foreign to us that we can hardly relate
to it. It is difficult for us to relate to completely spiritual love. In his
words: One must be wary of the difference between true love and what is labeled
love, especially by society.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Rabbi
Akiva Tatz <a href="#_ftn4" name="_ftnref4" style="mso-footnote-id: ftn4;" title=""><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="mso-special-character: footnote;"><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-language: HE; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">[4]</span></span></span></span></a>expounds
on this idea: “Romance is certainly one of the major elements in the culture
that surrounds us. Much, if not most, of its literature and entertainment
revolves around this experience. What is it exactly? </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>“The
heady swirl of emotion experienced at the beginning of a relationship is the
hallmark of romance. There is no Hebrew word for this idea: Hebrew certainly
has a word for love, ahava, which at its core denotes giving. </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>“What
is the difference between love and romance? Love is the result of genuine
giving (not of taking, as is the mistaken belief in modern society). Real
giving, giving of the self, generates love, and that love is real. You love
where you give, not where you take. When you give - and particularly when you
give yourself - you love. When you give yourself to someone intensely, totally,
you will love that person. </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>“Parents
always love their children more than children love their parents; the reason is
that parents give to their children, they give life itself, and that is how
their love comes to be. That is the direction of the giving, and that is the
direction of love. </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>“This
is one of the most important things to understand, particularly in an age of
self-gratification where love is confused with the good feeling of receiving.
When you receive from someone and that makes you feel good, you do not
necessarily love that person. On the contrary, if you think about it you will
see that what you really love in those situations is yourself! You love what
the person does for you, you love the good feeling, in fact, you love yourself!
No; real love is where you give, not where you receive. </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>“But
romance has nothing to do with giving. It is the experience of newness, the
quick infatuation which is generated by superficial appearance, and it is
illusory. It lasts only long enough to convince you that it will last forever;
in fact, that is exactly when it collapses! Of course, it has a purpose, and
that purpose is to inspire, to begin a relationship with energy and hope. In
that sense it is a gift; but relative to genuine love it has no name. </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>“Modern
society confuses love with romance. Romance is advertised and sold as love, and
of course, when romance dies, as it must, there is nothing left but pain and
disillusionment. No one has taught this generation that real relationships are
built by the very hard work of giving, and therefore when the taking begins to
wear thin, the relationship dies. </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>“Romance
comes at the beginning of a relationship; love comes later. And the height of
the romantic notion is, "Love at first sight", the clearest
contradiction imaginable. Love is not possible at first sight; there has not
yet been any giving. First sight only reveals the superficial, and only a superficial
illusion of love can result.”</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>The
love Yaakov possessed for Rochel was pure and his motives were pure. Though we
can hardly fathom such greatness - never mind trying to imitate it - we can
understand the meaning of real love that is rooted in giving and genuine
caring. <span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>President Kennedy had the
right idea in mind when he stated, "Ask not what your country can do for
you but what you can do for your country." </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>All
relationships must be built on that premise: Ask not what is in the
relationship for you to gain, but rather ask what you can devote to the
relationship, for that will ensure its success. </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>“They
seemed to him as a few days because of his love for her”</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>“<i>Rather
ask what you can devote to the relationship”</i></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span></p>
<h3 align="center" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span></span></h3>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><i><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Rabbi
Dani Staum</span></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><i><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">stamtorah@gmail.com</span></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><i><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">www.stamtorah.info</span></i><i><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt;"></span></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span></p>
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<div id="ftn1" style="mso-element: footnote;">
<p class="MsoFootnoteText"><a href="#_ftnref1" name="_ftn1" style="mso-footnote-id: ftn1;" title=""><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><span style="mso-special-character: footnote;"><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-language: HE; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;">[1]</span></span></span></span></span></a><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"> This essay was
originally disseminated in 5762. I thank Eli Hirschman who has maintained these
“early Stam Torahs” on his website
http://www.angelfire.com/super2/eshworld/stamtorah/.</span></p>
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<div id="ftn2" style="mso-element: footnote;">
<p class="MsoFootnoteText"><a href="#_ftnref2" name="_ftn2" style="mso-footnote-id: ftn2;" title=""><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><span style="mso-special-character: footnote;"><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-language: HE; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;">[2]</span></span></span></span></span></a><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"> Bereishis </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;">29:20</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"></span></p>
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<div id="ftn3" style="mso-element: footnote;">
<p class="MsoFootnoteText"><a href="#_ftnref3" name="_ftn3" style="mso-footnote-id: ftn3;" title=""><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><span style="mso-special-character: footnote;"><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-language: HE; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;">[3]</span></span></span></span></span></a><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"> Bereishis
29:11</span></p>
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<div id="ftn4" style="mso-element: footnote;">
<p class="MsoFootnoteText"><a href="#_ftnref4" name="_ftn4" style="mso-footnote-id: ftn4;" title=""><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><span style="mso-special-character: footnote;"><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-language: HE; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;">[4]</span></span></span></span></span></a><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"> </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;">“The thinking teenager’s guide to life”</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"></span></p>
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stamtorahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11316658205752929670noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5917326813760532431.post-46724252022644064052020-11-19T10:20:00.002-05:002020-11-19T10:20:13.445-05:00PARSHAS TOLDOS 5781<p> <!--[if gte mso 9]><xml>
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</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; mso-outline-level: 3;"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">STAM TORAH</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; mso-outline-level: 3;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">PARSHAS TOLDOS 5781<a href="#_ftn1" name="_ftnref1" style="mso-footnote-id: ftn1;" title=""><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="mso-special-character: footnote;"><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-language: HE; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">[1]</span></span></span></span></a></span><span dir="RTL" lang="HE" style="color: black; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-font-family: "Comic Sans MS";"></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span dir="LTR"></span><span dir="LTR"></span><u><span style="color: black; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Tahoma; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span dir="LTR"></span><span dir="LTR"></span>"PURE SPEECH"</span></u></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><u><span style="color: black; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Tahoma; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="text-decoration: none;"> </span></span></u></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Peleh
Yoetz relates a frightening story about a Jewish comedian who spent his life on
stage telling inappropriate, vulgar, and crude jokes. </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>When
he was in his final illness, he lay in a coma with the Chevra Kadisha<a href="#_ftn2" name="_ftnref2" style="mso-footnote-id: ftn2;" title=""><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="mso-special-character: footnote;"><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-language: HE; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">[2]</span></span></span></span></a> awaiting
the inevitable. Suddenly, the dying comedian sat up and began screaming wildly,
“Get away from me!” He then turned to his family and continued screaming, “Can’t
you see them coming to drag me away? They are going to tear me to pieces! Their
running and waving pockets of fire at me, they want to destroy me for all the
terrible things I’ve said!” The Chevra Kadisha tried to calm him but he was
completely out of control. Finally, after a few minutes, he sank back into his
comatose state, immobile as before.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>During
the next three days, as people came to visit him, he would suddeny sit up and
scream at them, “Don’t think you are going to get away from it! They’ll punish
you too; you should have stopped me from saying all those jokes.” To others he
screamed, “You paid to come hear me say all those sinful jokes, they’ll get you
too.” On the third day, he finally died, and was buried.<a href="#_ftn3" name="_ftnref3" style="mso-footnote-id: ftn3;" title=""><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="mso-special-character: footnote;"><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-language: HE; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">[3]</span></span></span></span></a></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Rivkah
dressed Yaakov in Eisav’s special skins and sent him to Yitzchak with a
specially prepared meal. Yaakov approached Yitzchak and with tremendous respect
and reverence said that he had come to receive the blessings. Yitzchak heard
the respectful tone and was confused. He drew Yaakov close and felt the
roughness of his hands and declared, “The voice is the voice of Yaakov and the
hands are the hands of Eisav.”<a href="#_ftn4" name="_ftnref4" style="mso-footnote-id: ftn4;" title=""><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="mso-special-character: footnote;"><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-language: HE; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">[4]</span></span></span></span></a></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Why
did Yaakov not speak in the manner of Eisav?</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Rabbi
Moshe Feinstein zt’l explains that Yaakov could not bring himself to speak with
the gruffness of Eisav, even for a few moments. Even with the threat of
receiving a curse instead of a blessing, Yaakov felt he could not sully his
mouth to speak in the disparaging and harsh way in which Eisav spoke.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> <br />
<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>The statement of Yitzchak was
more than a comment of confusion. Yitzchak was also relating the secret to the
descendants of Yaakov to defeat the descendants of Eisav in all future
generations. The word "<i>Hakol</i>" is written without the letter ‘<i>vov’</i>
so that it can also be read as "<i>Hakal</i>-it is light". The pasuk can
be read, "If the voice of Yaakov is light/weak, then the hands of Eisav
will be strong". </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>As
long as Klal Yisroel turn to Hashem to seeks His assistance in all facets of
life, we are protected. But when we become lax in prayer, Hashem grants the
hands of Eisav power to oppress us, to remind us that we have forgotten our
role and purpose.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>At
times we wonder why our prayers are not as potent as we might hope.<a href="#_ftn5" name="_ftnref5" style="mso-footnote-id: ftn5;" title=""><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="mso-special-character: footnote;"><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-language: HE; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">[5]</span></span></span></span></a> Years ago,
in Camp Dora Golding, Rabbi Mordechai Finkelman<a href="#_ftn6" name="_ftnref6" style="mso-footnote-id: ftn6;" title=""><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="mso-special-character: footnote;"><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-language: HE; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">[6]</span></span></span></span></a> related the
following parable to the campers:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>A
woman was preparing for a Kiddush she was hosting in her home that Shabbos
following davening. Among the other delicacies she was preparing, she wanted to
make a truffle. The only problem was that making a truffle requires a certain
type of round bowl, and she could not find one. She frantically called her neighbors
and friends, but no one had the bowl she needed.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>That
Shabbos at the Kiddush, her neighbor was pleasantly surprised to see a delicious
truffle cake in the middle of the cake table. While eating a piece, she walked
over to the hostess and asked how she was able to procure the necessary bowl.
The hostess laughed and explained, "At first, I was really dejected that I
wasn’t going to be able to make the truffle. But while moping around my house,
I spotted my three-year-old’s “training seat” on the bathroom floor. I realized
it was the perfect size and shape in which to prepare a truffle cake. I washed
it out, and with some effort, presto! I had my truffle." The neighbor’s
smile faded quickly. She spit out what was in her mouth and ran out of the
house in horror.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>It
isn’t enough for us to daven with emotion and concentration. We also have to
make sure that the tool we are using to utter our prayers – our mouths – are
pure and free of forbidden and vulgar speech. We don’t want to present a
beautiful ‘truffle of prayer’ to Hashem, while using sullied mouths. </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span> <br />
<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>When Klal Yisroel were finally
leaving Egypt during the exodus, the pasuk states, "<i>Ul’chol B’nei
Yisroel lo yecheratz kelev l’shono</i>- And to all of the B’nai Yisroel a dog
did not bark with its tongue."<a href="#_ftn7" name="_ftnref7" style="mso-footnote-id: ftn7;" title=""><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="mso-special-character: footnote;"><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-language: HE; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">[7]</span></span></span></span></a> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>The
Kotzker Rebbe explained the pasuk homiletically by reading the word "<i>kelev</i>"
as "<i>kileiv</i>-like the heart". In other words, the tongue barks
what the heart is feeling. The topics one speaks about and the words he uses
reflect his inner world. </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>A
Jew must be wary that his mouth is his key to the greatest spiritual treasures.
Our ultimate weapon is the power of our mouths, for good and for better. Like a
soldier heading out to war, we have to sharpen our weapon so that it is potent
and suited for combat. </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>“To
all of the B’nai Yisroel – like the heart is the tongue.” </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>“The
voice is the voice of Yaakov; the hands are the hands of Eisav”</span></p>
<h3 align="center" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span></span></h3>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><i><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Rabbi
Dani Staum</span></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><i><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">stamtorah@gmail.com</span></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><i><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">www.stamtorah.info</span></i><i><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt;"></span></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span></p>
<div style="mso-element: footnote-list;"><br clear="all" />
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<div id="ftn1" style="mso-element: footnote;">
<p class="MsoFootnoteText"><a href="#_ftnref1" name="_ftn1" style="mso-footnote-id: ftn1;" title=""><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><span style="mso-special-character: footnote;"><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-language: HE; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;">[1]</span></span></span></span></span></a><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"> This essay was
originally disseminated in 5762. I thank Eli Hirschman who has maintained these
“early Stam Torahs” on his website
http://www.angelfire.com/super2/eshworld/stamtorah/.</span></p>
</div>
<div id="ftn2" style="mso-element: footnote;">
<p class="MsoFootnoteText"><a href="#_ftnref2" name="_ftn2" style="mso-footnote-id: ftn2;" title=""><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><span style="mso-special-character: footnote;"><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-language: HE; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;">[2]</span></span></span></span></span></a><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"> The holy </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;">group of individuals that tend to the needs of
the dead</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"></span></p>
</div>
<div id="ftn3" style="mso-element: footnote;">
<p class="MsoFootnoteText"><a href="#_ftnref3" name="_ftn3" style="mso-footnote-id: ftn3;" title=""><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="mso-special-character: footnote;"><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-language: HE; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">[3]</span></span></span></span></a> I heard
this story from Rabbi Finkelman. I am not sure where in the Peleh Yoetz it is
quoted. </p>
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<div id="ftn4" style="mso-element: footnote;">
<p class="MsoFootnoteText"><a href="#_ftnref4" name="_ftn4" style="mso-footnote-id: ftn4;" title=""><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><span style="mso-special-character: footnote;"><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-language: HE; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;">[4]</span></span></span></span></span></a><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"> Bereishis </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;">27:22</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"></span></p>
</div>
<div id="ftn5" style="mso-element: footnote;">
<p class="MsoFootnoteText"><a href="#_ftnref5" name="_ftn5" style="mso-footnote-id: ftn5;" title=""><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><span style="mso-special-character: footnote;"><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-language: HE; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;">[5]</span></span></span></span></span></a><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"> </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;">Though no prayer goes unanswered, certain
prayers have greater potency than others depending. </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"></span></p>
</div>
<div id="ftn6" style="mso-element: footnote;">
<p class="MsoFootnoteText"><a href="#_ftnref6" name="_ftn6" style="mso-footnote-id: ftn6;" title=""><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><span style="mso-special-character: footnote;"><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-language: HE; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;">[6]</span></span></span></span></span></a><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"> Rabbi
Finkelman, a personal rebbe, is the Mashgiach on Ohr HaChaim in Queens, NY. For
a number of years he was <i>manhig ruchani</i> (spiritual director) in Camp
Dora Golding, where I had the opportunity and privilege to develop a close
relationship with him. </span></p>
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<div id="ftn7" style="mso-element: footnote;">
<p class="MsoFootnoteText"><a href="#_ftnref7" name="_ftn7" style="mso-footnote-id: ftn7;" title=""><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><span style="mso-special-character: footnote;"><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-language: HE; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;">[7]</span></span></span></span></span></a><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"> </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;">Shemos 11:7</span></p>
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</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; mso-outline-level: 3;"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">STAM TORAH</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; mso-outline-level: 3;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">PARSHAS CHAYEI SARAH
5781<a href="#_ftn1" name="_ftnref1" style="mso-footnote-id: ftn1;" title=""><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="mso-special-character: footnote;"><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-language: HE; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">[1]</span></span></span></span></a></span><span dir="RTL" lang="HE" style="color: black; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-font-family: "Comic Sans MS";"></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span dir="LTR"></span><span dir="LTR"></span><u><span style="color: black; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Tahoma; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span dir="LTR"></span><span dir="LTR"></span>"IN SEARCH OF TRUE
BEAUTY"</span></u></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><u><span style="color: black; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Tahoma; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="text-decoration: none;"> </span></span></u></p>
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: center;"><i><span style="color: black; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-bidi-font-family: Tahoma; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Stam Torah is
lovingly dedicated in honor of the bar mitzvah of our dear son, Avi, this
Shabbos. May he continue to grow in the path of Torah and Avodas Hashem.</span></i></p>
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: center;"><i><span style="color: black; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-bidi-font-family: Tahoma; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Stam Torah is also lovingly
dedicated in memory of my beloved Zaydei, R’ Yaakov Meir ben R’ Yosef Yitzchok
z”l, whose yahrtzeit is this Shabbos, 27 MarCheshvan.</span></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><u><span style="color: black; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="text-decoration: none;"> </span></span></u></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Rabbi
Mordechai Finkelman<a href="#_ftn2" name="_ftnref2" style="mso-footnote-id: ftn2;" title=""><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="mso-special-character: footnote;"><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-language: HE; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">[2]</span></span></span></span></a>
lives in Boro Park in a two-family house. He related that, for many years,
there was an Italian family that lived on the other side of the wall with whom
the Finkelmans had a cordial relationship.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>One
Friday night, the Italian neighbor’s sister knocked on the Finkelman’s door and
asked if she could leave a package for her sister who was not home at that time.
The Finkelmans readily accepted and she left a note for her sister, informing
her that the package was next door. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>While
the Finkelman family was enjoying their Friday night seudah, the neighbor came
home, saw the note, and knocked on their door. They welcomed her in and explained
to her that because it was Shabbos, they couldn’t help her with the package,
but she was welcome to take it herself from the kitchen. </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>As
she walked through the dining room, she suddenly stopped, and her eyes widened.
She slowly looked around at the Shabbos table. She looked at the silver
candelabra with the burning Shabbos candles, the delicious food, the settings
of china and silver cutlery, and at the children sitting around the table in
their Shabbos finery. She asked, "Do you do this every week?" Rabbi
Finkelman explained that this was indeed their weekly Shabbos ritual. Tears
welled up in her eyes and she replied, “If we are lucky, we have a family
get-together like this twice a year. I cannot believe you enjoy this every
single week."</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Avrohom
and Sarah enjoyed a beautiful marriage. The greatness they respectively achieved
was largely abetted by the other.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>After
surpassing the greatest of his tests, the akeidah, Avrohom returned home to
find that Sarah had died seemingly as a direct result of the akeidah. Avrohom
was crushed, yet he controlled his emotions so as not to show any signs of
regret over his fulfilling G-d’s command. </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Avrohom
related a beautiful eulogy for Sarah that was recorded for posterity centuries
later by Shlomo Hamelech in chapter 31 of Mishlei: "<i>Eishes chayil mi
yimtza</i>- A woman of valor who can find?"<a href="#_ftn3" name="_ftnref3" style="mso-footnote-id: ftn3;" title=""><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="mso-special-character: footnote;"><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-language: HE; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">[3]</span></span></span></span></a></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Yalkut
Shimoni explains how each sentence relates the greatness of Sarah as the ultimate
woman of valor. On Friday night, we sing this chapter as an ode to the woman of
the house who worked so hard to prepare and usher in the sanctity of Shabbos. In
Kaballah<a href="#_ftn4" name="_ftnref4" style="mso-footnote-id: ftn4;" title=""><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="mso-special-character: footnote;"><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-language: HE; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">[4]</span></span></span></span></a> it states
that we sing Eishes Chayil on Friday night in honor of the Shabbos queen. The
“woman of valor” is also an analogy for Torah<a href="#_ftn5" name="_ftnref5" style="mso-footnote-id: ftn5;" title=""><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="mso-special-character: footnote;"><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-language: HE; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">[5]</span></span></span></span></a>.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Bearing
this in mind, I was always struck by the second to the last verse in the
chapter. <i>"Sheker hachain v’hevel hayofi isha yiras Hashem hi tis’halal-</i>
Grace is false and beauty is vain, a G-d-fearing woman – she should be
praised." If the Torah is the guidebook to perfection and Shabbos is the
crescendo of the week and a glimpse into the utopia of the future, what grace
and beauty do they possess, that is deemed false or vain?</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>When
I was learning in Eretz Yisroel several decades ago, one of the Rabbeim from
the yeshiva invited a friend and myself to join him at his home for Shabbos. The
Rebbe lived in Telz-Stone, about a half-hour bus ride from Yerushalayim. On
Friday night we crammed into his small Telz-Stone apartment with his many young
children. To say the apartment was modest is an understatement. One of his
children was screaming and carrying on, yet my Rebbe and his wife spoke to him
softly and lovingly. The atmosphere was regal and peaceful. </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Maybe
it was being far away from home for the first time and missing my parents
Shabbos table. But for whatever reason that Shabbos meal made a deep impression
upon me. My Rebbe’s face seemed to radiate with joy as he sang zemiros, related
divrei Torah, and interacted with his children and made sure to make us feel
part of it all. </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>While
sitting at that Shabbos table, the words of <i>Eishes Chayil</i> took on new
meaning. There is tremendous beauty and grace in observing Shabbos. Living a
Torah life too grants meaning, direction, and holiness. It is a beautiful life.
<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Still,
a Jew must recognize that the reason he observes Shabbos and adheres to the
laws of the Torah is <i>not</i> because of its beauty and grace. Rather, we observe
them because the Torah commands us to do so. Our aim and motive in life is to
fulfill the Will of Hashem, whatever it may be. </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>This
is perhaps the message the pasuk is conveying: "<i>Sheker hachain v’hevel
hayofee</i>" the aspect of beauty and grace of Shabbos/Torah is false and
vain. The only reason we observe them is, "<i>Isha Yiras Hashem hi
tishalal</i>" because we must be G-d fearing Jews who follow G-d’s
command.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>However,
even with this newfound understanding, is it a coincidence that there is beauty
and grace in keeping Shabbos and observing a life of Torah? Doesn’t G-d want us
to enjoy them? Perhaps beauty and grace aren’t a priority, but it seems a bit
harsh to call it "false and vain"?</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>In
addition, how can it be said that the beauty of a woman is false and vain if
the Torah relates that the Matriarchs were beautiful? <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Why would the Torah point this out if beauty is
meaningless?</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> <span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>The Vilna Gaon explains that grace and beauty
are false and vain only when they are not accompanied by Fear of G-d. If beauty
is only external it is at best superficial and vapid. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>However, if a beautiful and charming woman
possesses Fear of G-d, she is worthy of praise. True beauty radiates from
within. Jewish tradition recognizes beauty as a factor in the total
personality. But a woman who lacks values is not considered beautiful, but
vulgar. But if she possesses inner beauty, than outer beauty is a crowning
feature. </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>The
same idea may be said regarding Shabbos and Torah. One who only observes
Shabbos because of its radiance, and only observes the Torah because it him
feel elevated, is on a path of vanity and falsehood. However, one who remains
steadfast to Torah and to Shabbos observance out of a sense of mission and duty
to his Creator, will merit the beauty and inner joy that is to be gleaned from
its observance. Such a person can enjoy the beauty and the grace of Shabbos and
Torah as well.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>If
one only observes Shabbos and Torah because of their beauty and grace, when
faced with challenges that make Shabbos and Torah observance difficult, he will
likely not maintain their observance. </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>A
Jew serves Hashem because he is instructed to do so. He hopes and awaits the
feeling of spiritual bliss and internal meaning which observance brings with
it. But the foundation and starting point must be a sense of duty and mission
to his creator. </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Avrohom
and Sarah lived their lives with that sense of mission. We, their descendants,
are the beneficiaries of their unyielding efforts. It is because of their
example that we remain committed to Shabbos and Torah observance. </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>What
a beautiful and meaningful life it is! </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span><i>As
Avi sets out on the path of maturity and being a gadol on his bar mitzvah, we daven
that he always have this sense of mission and duty to Hashem and that Hashem in
turn help Him enjoy the blissful sweetness of living a Torah life. </i></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>“Grace
is false and beauty is vain”</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>“A
woman of valor who can find”</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span></span></p>
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Dani Staum</span></i></p>
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<div id="ftn1" style="mso-element: footnote;">
<p class="MsoFootnoteText"><a href="#_ftnref1" name="_ftn1" style="mso-footnote-id: ftn1;" title=""><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><span style="mso-special-character: footnote;"><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-language: HE; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;">[1]</span></span></span></span></span></a><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"> This essay was
originally disseminated in 5762. I thank Eli Hirschman who has maintained these
“early Stam Torahs” on his website
http://www.angelfire.com/super2/eshworld/stamtorah/.</span></p>
</div>
<div id="ftn2" style="mso-element: footnote;">
<p class="MsoFootnoteText"><a href="#_ftnref2" name="_ftn2" style="mso-footnote-id: ftn2;" title=""><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><span style="mso-special-character: footnote;"><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-language: HE; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;">[2]</span></span></span></span></span></a><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"> Rabbi
Finkelman is the Mashgiach in Ohr Hachaim in Queens, NY, and an inspiration to
his numerous talmidim. He has many shiurim posted on Torahanytime.com. I have
the zechus to call myself a talmid of Rabbi Finkleman from the summers we spent
together at Camp Dora Golding. I learned a tremendous amount from Rabbi
Finkleman, not only about chinuch, but invaluable life lessons. He has been,
and b”H continues to be, a tremendous inspiration for myself and my family. </span></p>
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<div id="ftn3" style="mso-element: footnote;">
<p class="MsoFootnoteText"><a href="#_ftnref3" name="_ftn3" style="mso-footnote-id: ftn3;" title=""><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><span style="mso-special-character: footnote;"><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-language: HE; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;">[3]</span></span></span></span></span></a><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"> Medrash
Tanchuma, Chayei Sarah 4</span></p>
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<div id="ftn4" style="mso-element: footnote;">
<p class="MsoFootnoteText"><a href="#_ftnref4" name="_ftn4" style="mso-footnote-id: ftn4;" title=""><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><span style="mso-special-character: footnote;"><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-language: HE; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;">[4]</span></span></span></span></span></a><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"> <span style="background: #EDF1F5; color: black;">Shaar ha-Kavanos, cited in Shaar
ha-Kollel 18:2.</span></span></p>
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<div id="ftn5" style="mso-element: footnote;">
<p class="MsoFootnoteText"><a href="#_ftnref5" name="_ftn5" style="mso-footnote-id: ftn5;" title=""><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><span style="mso-special-character: footnote;"><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-language: HE; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;">[5]</span></span></span></span></span></a><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"> Etz Yosef in
Otzar Hatefillos. He writes <span style="background: white; color: black;">that the
word <i>chayil</i> (<span dir="RTL" lang="HE">חיל</span><span dir="LTR"></span><span dir="LTR"></span>) has the numeric value of 48 (8+10+30=48), corresponding to the
48 ways through which Torah is acquired (see Avos perek 6).</span></span></p>
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stamtorahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11316658205752929670noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5917326813760532431.post-71313515601315048952020-11-05T05:43:00.002-05:002020-11-05T05:43:22.451-05:00PARSHAS VAYERA 5781<p> </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; mso-outline-level: 3;"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">STAM
TORAH<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; mso-outline-level: 3;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">PARSHAS VAYERA 5781<a href="file:///C:/Users/Leben/Desktop/Vayera%20-%20Stam%205762-5781.docx#_ftn1" name="_ftnref1" style="mso-footnote-id: ftn1;" title=""><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="mso-special-character: footnote;"><!--[if !supportFootnotes]--><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-language: HE; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">[1]</span></span><!--[endif]--></span></span></a></span><span dir="RTL" lang="HE" style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-font-family: "Comic Sans MS";"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span dir="LTR"></span><span dir="LTR"></span><u><span style="color: black; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Tahoma; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span dir="LTR"></span><span dir="LTR"></span>"GENUINE
CHESSED"<o:p></o:p></span></u></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><u><span style="color: black; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Tahoma; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p><span style="text-decoration: none;"> </span></o:p></span></u></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><i><span style="color: black; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-bidi-font-family: Tahoma; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Stam Torah is
lovingly dedicated in memory of my beloved Savta, Shprintza bas Avrohom
Yitzchak, Mrs. Minnie Staum a”h, whose yahrtzeit was this week, 17 Cheshvan. <o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><u><span style="color: black; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p><span style="text-decoration: none;"> </span></o:p></span></u></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span> Rabbi Yaakov Yosef Herman was a
Torah pioneer in America. In his daughter, Rebbitzin Ruchoma Shain’s, inspiring
book about the life of her father, "All for the Boss," she relates
the following story:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> Rabbi
Herman and his wife graciously opened their home to guests of all backgrounds.
They dedicated their life to the mitzvah of <i>hachnasas orchim</i> and no there
was always room for food and another guest.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> Their
son, Nochum Dovid, was one of the first American bochurim to make the then
arduous trip to Eretz Yisroel to learn in the Chevron Yeshiva. Rebbitzin Herman
was not eager about her beloved son traveling so far, but Rabbi Herman was
adamant.<br />
Rebbitzin Shain writes how she awoke late one
night to the sounds of sobbing. She followed the sound to the kitchen where she
found her mother crying and her father anxiously standing at her side. At first
Rebbitzin Herman didn’t want to relate what was bothering her, but after much
prodding, she explained to her daughter that she had a disturbing dream. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>In her dream, she heard heartrending
cries coming from a room. She opened the door of the room and saw that the room
was completely empty, aside for an immense casket on the floor and a chair next
to it. On the chair sat a woman dressed in a long black dress with a black
kerchief covering her head. Even though she was seated it was apparent that she
was extremely tall. It was she who had been weeping. A voice whispered in
Rebbitzin Herman’s ear, "In the casket lies Avrohom Avinu and sitting near
him is Sara Imeinu mourning his death."<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> Rebbitzin
Shain interjected, "But Mother, the Torah says that Sara passed away
first." Rebbitzin Herman replied, "I know but this is how I dreamed
it. As soon as I heard who they were, I ran into the room and also began to weep
and cry. In my grief, I tore my clothes and shrieked, ‘I will not leave this
room until you promise me that my prayers have been answered.’<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> "As
I stood there, the top of the casket slid off, and Avrohom Avinu’s face
appeared. His eyes were closed, but tears were coursing down his cheek onto his
long, white beard. Sara Imeinu grasped my hand and said to me, ‘You can go now.
Your prayers have been answered.’"<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> The
dream had seemed so vivid and real that Rebbitzin Herman still cried and shook
with fear. Rabbi Herman was visibly disturbed but said that seeing righteous
people in a dream is always a good sign. Then Rabbi Herman mentioned that he
wanted Nachum Dovid to return home to get married. Rebbitzin Herman protested
because he was learning so well and was still a bit young. However, Rabbi
Herman’s mind was made up. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Shortly afterwards, Rabbi Herman sent
Nochum Dovid tickets for a ship and told him to come home. Within a few months
of his return, Nochum Dovid was married. Soon after his marriage, they received
reports of the infamous ‘Chevron massacre’. On Shabbos just after Tisha B’av
1929, hordes of Arabs rioted in Chevron, murdering Jews throughout the city.
The Yeshiva was hit the hardest with the blood of innocent bochurim flowing
through the Yeshiva.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> After
hearing the devastating news, Rabbi Herman turned to his wife and said,
"Do you remember that dream? It seems that at the time we were being
judged in heaven and because of our meticulousness in the mitzvah of <i>hachnasas
orchim</i>, Avrohom and Sarah came to protect us."<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> When
the angels came to the home of Lot to inform him of the immanent destruction of
Sedom, the pasuk relates, " He made for them a feast and he baked matzos
for them and they ate."<a href="file:///C:/Users/Leben/Desktop/Vayera%20-%20Stam%205762-5781.docx#_ftn2" name="_ftnref2" style="mso-footnote-id: ftn2;" title=""><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="mso-special-character: footnote;"><!--[if !supportFootnotes]--><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-language: HE; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">[2]</span></span><!--[endif]--></span></span></a> When they
came to Avrohom however, the pasuk<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>says
that Avrohom merely told them, "Take some bread and satiate your
hearts."<a href="file:///C:/Users/Leben/Desktop/Vayera%20-%20Stam%205762-5781.docx#_ftn3" name="_ftnref3" style="mso-footnote-id: ftn3;" title=""><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="mso-special-character: footnote;"><!--[if !supportFootnotes]--><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-language: HE; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">[3]</span></span><!--[endif]--></span></span></a>
Avrohom did not prepare an elaborate feast as Lot did. He did make them a
complete meal but not as lavish as Lot made. Is it possible that Lot reached
greater heights of <i>hachnasas orchim</i> than Avrohom?<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> A
person has a friend who is sick and bedridden, and he takes out time from his
busy schedule to visit his ailing friend. He walks into the ill friend’s room
and finds that his friend is asleep. He has the choice of leaving a note saying
that he was there and wishes him a <i>refuah sheleimah</i>, or he can
‘accidentally’ make some noise until his friend wakes up. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>The difference between these two acts
is the difference between genuine chessed and insincere chessed. In the first
scenario, the man came to visit his friend with altruistic motives. When he saw
that his friend was asleep, he had no inkling to wake him. But the second
person also has some selfish motives. He feels badly that his friend is sick,
but he also wants his friend to know that he came so his ailing friend knows
that he’s a good guy. Therefore, he makes sure to wake him up. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> The
Gemara<a href="file:///C:/Users/Leben/Desktop/Vayera%20-%20Stam%205762-5781.docx#_ftn4" name="_ftnref4" style="mso-footnote-id: ftn4;" title=""><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="mso-special-character: footnote;"><!--[if !supportFootnotes]--><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-language: HE; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">[4]</span></span><!--[endif]--></span></span></a> relates,
"There are three identifying marks of this nation (Klal Yisroel): they are
merciful, bashful, and perform acts of kindness." The list seems to be out
of order. Mercy and acts of kindness are performed by one person for another
person but being bashful is a trait that affects man’s relationship with G-d
and not others, so why is it listed between the other two?<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> Chazal
are teaching us that even in our performance of chessed, we must have a certain
measure of bashfulness. Even when one has the opportunity to do chessed, he
should strive to do so with modesty, without making an ostentatious production
out of it. One should maintain a modicum of bashfulness in order to preserve the
dignity of the recipient.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> The
Mesillas Yesharim refers to this as ‘<i>mishkal hachasidus</i>- the balance of
piety’. Even when performing a good deed, one must maintain a sense of balance
to ensure that no one is being negatively impacted by his good deed.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> Rav
Avrohom Pam zt’l offered two examples of this concept: A couple goes to a
wedding and hires a babysitter to remain home with their younger children. If
the couple stays late, they may be fulfilling the mitzvah of bringing joy to
the chosson and kallah, but it’s at the babysitter’s expense. If a woman works
hard to cook supper for her husband and the husband shows up three hours late
without calling and says that he went to drive his friend to the airport, it
was a nice deed, but it was at his wife’s expense.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> It
may be true that Lot performed acts of chessed but he had ulterior motives.
When the angels appeared to Lot, they appeared in their true form - as angels.
Chazal say that on the day the angels appeared, Lot was appointed to be the
Supreme Court Justice in Sedom. Therefore, he busied himself to prepare a
lavish feast to show how careful he was to perform chessed.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> Avrohom
on the other hand, did chessed for the sake of chessed. The angels appeared to
him as bedouins. Yet, he prepared an expensive and lavish meal for them.
Avrohom was not interested in fanfare or dinners being made in his honor. He
did chessed because he loved people and sincerely wanted to help them.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> The
difference between Lot and Avrohom is the difference between great people and
little people: Great people worry about little things; little people only worry
about great things.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>“Take some bread and satiate your
hearts”<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>“Merciful, bashful, and perform acts
of kindness”<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br style="mso-special-character: line-break;" />
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<p class="MsoFootnoteText"><a href="file:///C:/Users/Leben/Desktop/Vayera%20-%20Stam%205762-5781.docx#_ftnref1" name="_ftn1" style="mso-footnote-id: ftn1;" title=""><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="mso-special-character: footnote;"><!--[if !supportFootnotes]--><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-language: HE; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">[1]</span></span><!--[endif]--></span></span></a> This
essay was originally disseminated in 5762. I thank Eli Hirschman who has
maintained these “early Stam Torahs” on his website http://www.angelfire.com/super2/eshworld/stamtorah/.<o:p></o:p></p>
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</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; mso-outline-level: 3; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">STAM
TORAH </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; mso-outline-level: 3; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">PARSHAS
LECH LECHA 5781<a href="#_ftn1" name="_ftnref1" style="mso-footnote-id: ftn1;" title=""><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="mso-special-character: footnote;"><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-language: HE; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">[1]</span></span></span></span></a></span><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><u><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Tahoma; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">“PAST OR
PRESENT”</span></u></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> The
Dubner Maggid related a parable about a king who had an old dog who had
faithfully served as his private watchdog for decades. When the dog grew old
and could no longer be of service to the king, the king came to the painful
realization that he would have to let the dog fend for itself in the forest.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Still,
the king did not want to leave the aging dog to face his fate alone in the
dangerous wilderness, and he thought of an idea. He had a bear skin placed on
top of the dog, a leopard skin on top of the bear skin and a tiger skin on top
of the leopard skin. </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>When
the strange looking beast entered the forest all the animals were frightened
and ran away from it. They approached the lion, and demanded that as king of
the forest, it was his responsibility to approach the frightening beast and see
where it came from and what it wanted. When the lion caught up with the strange
beast, he asked it, "Who are you?" The old dog replied, "My
father was a bear". The lion asked again, "But who are you?" The
dog nervously replied that its grandfather was a leopard. When the lion again
demanded to know who we was. The old dog called out that his great-grandfather
was a tiger. The lion roared, “I had enough hearing about your lineage. Who are
you?” The dog meekly replied, "Oh Me? I'm just a dog!"</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> The
Dubner Maggid noted that people often brag about their yichus (pedigree),
relating how dignified and special their ancestors were. They assume that their
lineage will open all doors for them. The truth, however, is that descending
from an esteemed lineage is only helpful if a person makes something of
himself. As it’s been said: “Yichus is like a potato; the best part is in the
ground.”</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Conversely,
those who have no extraordinary lineage may feel they lack potential for
greatness.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>The
Jewish peoples’ foundation is rooted in the lives of our patriarchs - Avrohom,
Yitzchok, and Yaakov. All three shared the fact that they toiled throughout
their lives to constantly accomplish and grow in their Avodas Hashem. Because
of their efforts, we their</span><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">descendants
have the potential for greatness embedded within our souls.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>However,
there is a notable distinction among them. While Yitzchak and Yaakov were born
into distinguished families, Avrohom was not. Avrohom grew up in an idolatrous home
and society, that believed in polytheism. But Avrohom searched and pondered the
world until he concluded that there was one G-d, a Creator who created the
world and continues to guide it upon its natural course. </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>The
greatness Avrohom attained was through his own efforts and struggles. When Hashem
instructed Avrohom to leave home and head south to Canaa’an, his nephew Lot
accompanied him. When Avrohom ascended from Mizrayim however, he realized that
he and Lot could not coexist. Avrohom offered Lot the prerogative of deciding
in which direction he wanted to go, promising that whatever direction Lot would
choose, he (Avrohom) would travel in the opposite direction. Lot chose the</span><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">beautiful lands of Sedom and
Amora despite their being iniquitous places.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Eventually,
Lot was caught in up in the major war between the five kings and the four
kings. Lot was taken captive until Avrohom came to rescue him. The pasuk
describes Lot's capture in the following manner: “And they took Lot, and all
his possessions, the nephew of Avrom, and they went, and (Lot's capture was
because) he lived in Sedom.”</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>The
words of the pasuk seem to be out of order. It should say "And they took
Lot, the nephew of Avrom, and all his possessions."<a href="#_ftn2" name="_ftnref2" style="mso-footnote-id: ftn2;" title=""><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="mso-special-character: footnote;"><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-language: HE; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">[2]</span></span></span></span></a> Why does
the Torah mention the possessions of Lot prior to mentioning that he was the
nephew of Avrohom?</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span> The
pasuk describes the people of Sedom and Amora as being "<i>Ra'im
vachata'im la'Hashem meod</i>- Very much (steeped in) evil and sin to Hashem"<a href="#_ftn3" name="_ftnref3" style="mso-footnote-id: ftn3;" title=""><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="mso-special-character: footnote;"><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-language: HE; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">[3]</span></span></span></span></a>. Rashi adds
“Even so, Lot did not withhold himself from living among them." Lot saw
the potential economic growth that could be enjoyed in Sedom and he was blinded
by it. That was Lot's priority in life - financial gain and enhancing his
wealth. Therefore, when Lot was captured, the pasuk first tells</span><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">us that his money was taken too,
for that is what chiefly defined him. Only then does the Torah state that he
was also the nephew of Avrohom. Lot took more pride in his wealth than in being
the nephew of such a saintly personality.<a href="#_ftn4" name="_ftnref4" style="mso-footnote-id: ftn4;" title=""><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="mso-special-character: footnote;"><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-language: HE; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">[4]</span></span></span></span></a></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> Although
having a distinguished yichus is a blessing, it also carries with it great
responsibility. In Parshas Bechukosai, the Torah records the painful curses that
would befall the Jewish people when they did not follow the ways of the Torah.
However, right in the middle of these curses, the pasuk states: “And I will recall
the treaty I made with Yaakov; and also the treaty I made with Yitzchak; and
even the treaty I made with Avrohom I will remember and the</span><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">land too I will remember."<a href="#_ftn5" name="_ftnref5" style="mso-footnote-id: ftn5;" title=""><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="mso-special-character: footnote;"><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-language: HE; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">[5]</span></span></span></span></a> Why does
this pasuk appear right in the middle of the tochacha?</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> The
Shelah Hakadosh explains that this pasuk is part and parcel of the tochacha. G-d
is warning Klal Yisroel that not only would they be held accountable for their own
sins, but they would also be held accountable because they are disgracing their
family name. As descendants of the patriarchs, they are expected to act accordingly.
Therefore, their sins become magnified for they are judged on higher terms.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> Every
Jew is a descendant of Avrohom, who reached the peak of greatness on his own initiative.
Therefore, he has distinguished yichus and inherent greatness.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>“And
they took Lot, and all his possessions” </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>“And
I will recall the treaty”</span></p>
<div style="mso-element: footnote-list;"><br clear="all" />
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<div id="ftn1" style="mso-element: footnote;">
<p class="MsoFootnoteText"><a href="#_ftnref1" name="_ftn1" style="mso-footnote-id: ftn1;" title=""><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="mso-special-character: footnote;"><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-language: HE; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">[1]</span></span></span></span></a> This
essay was originally disseminated in 5763. I thank Eli Hirschman who has
maintained these “early Stam Torahs” on his website http://www.angelfire.com/super2/eshworld/stamtorah/.</p>
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<div id="ftn2" style="mso-element: footnote;">
<p class="MsoFootnoteText"><a href="#_ftnref2" name="_ftn2" style="mso-footnote-id: ftn2;" title=""><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="mso-special-character: footnote;"><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-language: HE; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">[2]</span></span></span></span></a>
Bereishis 14:12</p>
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<div id="ftn3" style="mso-element: footnote;">
<p class="MsoFootnoteText"><a href="#_ftnref3" name="_ftn3" style="mso-footnote-id: ftn3;" title=""><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="mso-special-character: footnote;"><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-language: HE; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">[3]</span></span></span></span></a>
Bereishis 13:13</p>
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<div id="ftn4" style="mso-element: footnote;">
<p class="MsoFootnoteText"><a href="#_ftnref4" name="_ftn4" style="mso-footnote-id: ftn4;" title=""><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><span style="mso-special-character: footnote;"><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-language: HE; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;">[4]</span></span></span></span></span></a><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"> I heard this
explanation from my rebbe, Rabbi Yitzchok Heimowitz </span></p>
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<div id="ftn5" style="mso-element: footnote;">
<p class="MsoFootnoteText"><a href="#_ftnref5" name="_ftn5" style="mso-footnote-id: ftn5;" title=""><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><span style="mso-special-character: footnote;"><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-language: HE; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;">[5]</span></span></span></span></span></a><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"> </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;">Vayikra 26:42</span></p>
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</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">STAM TORAH</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">PARSHAS NOACH 5781<a href="#_ftn1" name="_ftnref1" style="mso-footnote-id: ftn1;" title=""><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="mso-special-character: footnote;"><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-language: HE; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">[1]</span></span></span></span></a></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><u><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">“WHEN THE
CHIPS ARE DOWN”</span></u></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span><i>“It
was freezing in Siberia during the winter; at times it dropped to forty degrees
below zero. The soldiers forced us to fill impossible quotas of inhumane labor.
If we didn’t fill our quota, we wouldn’t receive our meager rations of bread. Still,
despite all that, many of our men would wake up early to daven shachris with a
minyan.</i></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><i><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>"On Yom Kippur, a group of men
secretly gathered in a secluded room to recite Kol Nidrei and whatever prayers
they could remember by heart. A fellow Jew, no doubt trying to prove his
loyalty to the accursed communists, ratted them out. In the middle of their
prayers, soldiers burst into the room and took them to jail.</span></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><i><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>"As the spring approached and the
air began to get warmer, we began to think about how we could possibly have
matzos in Siberia. Normally even entertaining the thought was ludicrous. But
just before Pesach the ‘bakery’ burned down, and they could not give us bread.
Instead they gave us raw flour. </span></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><i><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>We constructed an oven out of iron and
divided it with the Poles who were inmates with us. They baked bread on their
side of the oven, and we baked kosher matzos on the other side. On the night of
Pesach, we conducted a Seder while the Poles kept a sharp lookout for soldiers.
Then, when it was their holiday, we would keep a lookout as they celebrated."</span></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>These
are a handful of the recollections my Bubby a”h shared with me from the months
she spent in Siberia with her family during the War. The unwavering dedication
for Torah and mitzvos is incredible. It fits with the endless stories of Jews
standing on long lines in concentration camps to don a pair of tefillin for a
few moments, of those who sang ‘<i>Ani Ma’amin’</i> as they knowingly walked to
their deaths, and of those burned at the stake because they refused to recant
their faith. </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br />
<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>After fifteen hundred years
since creation, Hashem was not happy with the world He created. Mankind had
become culturally sinful and hopelessly selfish and iniquitous. Hashem decided
the world had to be started anew. </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Noach
was chosen to sustain the remaining minority of the world while the rest of the
world was flooded. Noach was instructed to construct an Ark and gather the
remnants of civilization onto the Ark for the duration of the flood. </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>When
the rains finally subsided and the land was sufficiently dry and able to
replenish new life, Noach opened the door of the Ark and the world began to
repopulate. </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Noach
decided to offer a sacrifice of thanksgiving to Hashem. The pasuk (8:21) states,
"And Hashem smelled the pleasant smell (of Noach’s sacrifice) and He said
to Himself, I shall no longer curse the land because of man, for the
inclination of man is evil from his youth and I will not continue to smite all
the living beings which I have created."</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Why
was the sacrifice of Noach so potent? What was it about the smell of his
sacrifice that because of it G-d vowed never to destroy the world again?</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>The
greatness of Noach’s offering was in the incredible selflessness it entailed
for Noach to bring them as offerings. We can hardly imagine what it was like inside
the Ark during the flood.<a href="#_ftn2" name="_ftnref2" style="mso-footnote-id: ftn2;" title=""><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="mso-special-character: footnote;"><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-language: HE; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">[2]</span></span></span></span></a> The entire
remnant of the world was inside the Ark sustained by Noach and his family. Noach
did not have a solitary moment of rest from the moment he sealed the ark until
he let the animals out. The one time he came a moment late to feed the lions,
he was given a sharp strike in the leg that caused him to limp for the rest of
his life.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>When
the flood began, Noach was six hundred years old. He emerged from the Ark a
tired man. The sight that greeted him must have been frightful. He saw
desolation and the stillness of a world that had been vibrant and filled. </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Those
animals that Noach had worked so selflessly to sustain for a half a year in the
Ark were now returning to the world. Yet Noach took those animals and
slaughtered them in appreciation of G-d’s salvation. That was the ultimate
sacrifice. Noach was offering animals that he had kept alive through his sweat
and ceaseless efforts. When Hashem saw the selflessness of such offerings, He
vowed never to destroy the world again.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>The
Mishnah<a href="#_ftn3" name="_ftnref3" style="mso-footnote-id: ftn3;" title=""><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="mso-special-character: footnote;"><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-language: HE; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">[3]</span></span></span></span></a> states,
"Rebbe said: Be as scrupulous in performing a ‘minor’ mitzvah as in a
‘major’ one, for you do not know the reward given for the respective
mitzvos." </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>We
often think that there is a point system for mitzvos. Certain mitzvos must be
worth more than others depending on that mitzvah’s importance. However, the truth
is that each mitzvah is as precious as the effort expended in its performance.
Two people can perform the same mitzvah, yet one will receive far greater
reward for it. In fact, an individual himself can invest more in the
performance of a mitzvah on one occasion than on another occasion. </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>This
is the message Rebbe is conveying: Do not think one mitzvah is minor or major,
because every mitzvah depends on the investment of the one performing it. </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br />
<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>It’s been said that the real
test of a relationship is when things are challenging and difficult. During
difficult times it becomes apparent how dedicated and committed each side is to
the marriage. </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>So
too, our dedication to Hashem is not proven when it is easy to observe Torah
and mitzvos. It is when things are more challenging, and one must invest effort
to maintain his observance that he demonstrates true dedication to his faith. </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>The
greatness of Noach’s sacrifice after the flood was that he was willing to give
up the fruits of his greatest efforts for Hashem. That is the ultimate
sacrifice and proof of his love and dedication to Hashem. </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>“Hashem
smelled the pleasant smell” </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>“For
you do not know the reward for mitzvos." </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"> </p>
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<p class="MsoFootnoteText"><a href="#_ftnref1" name="_ftn1" style="mso-footnote-id: ftn1;" title=""><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="mso-special-character: footnote;"><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-language: HE; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">[1]</span></span></span></span></a> This
essay was originally disseminated in 5762. I thank Eli Hirschman who has
maintained these “early Stam Torahs” on his website http://www.angelfire.com/super2/eshworld/stamtorah/.</p>
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<div id="ftn2" style="mso-element: footnote;">
<p class="MsoFootnoteText"><a href="#_ftnref2" name="_ftn2" style="mso-footnote-id: ftn2;" title=""><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><span style="mso-special-character: footnote;"><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-language: HE; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;">[2]</span></span></span></span></span></a><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"> Think </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;">floating Bronx Zoo without a proper sewage
system.</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"></span></p>
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<p class="MsoFootnoteText"><a href="#_ftnref3" name="_ftn3" style="mso-footnote-id: ftn3;" title=""><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><span style="mso-special-character: footnote;"><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-language: HE; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;">[3]</span></span></span></span></span></a><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"> </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;">Avos 2:1</span></p>
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stamtorahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11316658205752929670noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5917326813760532431.post-50863844991341182172020-10-09T09:11:00.002-04:002020-10-09T09:11:07.012-04:00PARSHAS V'ZOS HABRACHAH<p> </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="DA" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: DA;">"STAM TORAH - <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">TANKE FRA KOBENHAVN</i>"<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 14.0pt;">PARSHAS V'ZOS HABRACHAH<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><u><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 14.0pt;">"LIFE WITHOUT END"<a href="file:///C:/Users/Leben/Desktop/V'zos%20Habracha%20-%20Stam%20Torah%202000-2020.docx#_ftn1" name="_ftnref1" style="mso-footnote-id: ftn1;" title=""><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="mso-special-character: footnote;"><!--[if !supportFootnotes]--><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><u><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: HE; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-font-kerning: 14.0pt;">[1]</span></u></span><!--[endif]--></span></span></a><o:p></o:p></span></u></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><u><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;"><o:p><span style="text-decoration: none;"> </span></o:p></span></u></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span><i>The Chassidic Master, Rav Boruch of Mezhibozh would say:
"I may appear to be ninety-six years old, but in truth I am merely three
young men of thirty-two."<u><o:p></o:p></u></i></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><u><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;"><o:p><span style="text-decoration: none;"> </span></o:p></span></u></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>For forty years Moshe had led Klal Yisroel. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>For forty years Moshe had dealt with every need of the
Jewish people.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>For forty years he led his flock with incredible dedication
and love. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>For forty years his unparalleled leadership never faltered,
despite ceaseless complaints and challenges. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>And now at the foot of Eretz Yisroel, Moshe was informed
that that he was going to die. "And Moshe the servant of Hashem died
there, by the word of Hashem in the land of Moav...Moshe was one hundred and
twenty years old when he died, his vision did not dim and his freshness did not
wither.”<a href="file:///C:/Users/Leben/Desktop/V'zos%20Habracha%20-%20Stam%20Torah%202000-2020.docx#_ftn2" name="_ftnref2" style="mso-footnote-id: ftn2;" title=""><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="mso-special-character: footnote;"><!--[if !supportFootnotes]--><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-language: HE; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-font-kerning: 14.0pt;">[2]</span></span><!--[endif]--></span></span></a>
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>It is axiomatic that every letter of the Torah is measured
and timeless. Why does the Torah inform us that Moshe's physical capabilities
did not diminish at the time of his death? <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Rav Shmuel Rozovsky zt’’l was a noted scholar and Torah
leader. He delivered a popular daily shiur in the Ponovezher Yeshiva in B’nei
B’rak. During his final Succos, just prior to his death, he sat weakly in his
succah, knowing that his life was ebbing away. He requested that he be brought
a talis so that he would be able to recite the bracha one last time. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>As it was being brought, he told those around him the
famous words of the Vilna Gaon. As the Vilna Gaon he lay on his deathbed, there
were tears streaming down his cheeks. His students sought to comfort him by
reasoning that he surely had no reason to fear the imminent celestial
judgement. He had lived his life with incredible righteousness. The Gaon
replied that the reason he was crying was because he was leaving a world where,
for just a few coins, he could purchase a pair of tzitzis and earn himsslf
eternal reward just for donning them.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Rav Shmuel Rozovsky continued that often, as one grows old
and begins to weaken, he begins to lose his spark and vivaciousness for life.
He is no longer able to act the way he did or accomplish things that were once
second nature to him. That loss may cause him to feel morose and like he is a
living burden on others. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>One who focuses on his soul, however, never feels he has
nothing left to live for. does not have this difficulty. Even until one takes
his last breath he can think about G-d and raise himself to even greater
spiritual levels. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>“The Vilna Gaon was such a man”, explained Rav Shmuel. “His
sole objective and motive in this world was to increase the honor of Hashem.
Therefore, when he realized his end was near it pained him. He recognized that
he would no longer be able to bring honor to Hashem, and therefore he wept.”<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Perhaps, this is the idea that the Torah is conveying to us
about Moshe Rabbeinu. The Torah eulogizes Moshe as the ‘servant of Hashem’<a href="file:///C:/Users/Leben/Desktop/V'zos%20Habracha%20-%20Stam%20Torah%202000-2020.docx#_ftn3" name="_ftnref3" style="mso-footnote-id: ftn3;" title=""><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="mso-special-character: footnote;"><!--[if !supportFootnotes]--><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-language: HE; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-font-kerning: 14.0pt;">[3]</span></span><!--[endif]--></span></span></a>.
His every move was only to increase the glory of G-d. Moshe accomplished this
feat to such a degree that it actually became part of his very existence. Moshe
actually became the master of his breath and had full control over his life.
The evil inclination had no dominance over Moshe for as long as Moshe served
Hashem, he gave himself new life and added strength. It was only because Hashem
Himself removed Moshe’s soul that he physically died.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This is the message that the pasuk is trying
to impress on us: If one lives a spiritual life, his old age will not seem like
a curse but rather the greatest of blessings. He will come to a new understanding
of life that is not bound to physical limits but rather can be an opening to
spiritual infinity.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Moshe Rabbeinu was a hundred and twenty years old. He had
gone through a complete life full of difficulties and frustrations. Yet he
still retained his vigor and strength. His goal and desire in life was not
completed until he had breathed his last breath and therefore until then his
vision did not dim, and his freshness did not whither.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Rabbi Moshe
Feinstein zt’l, the beloved Torah-leader of the previous generation, compeltely
dedicated his life to serving Hashem and His people. Just a few hours before
Purim 5746/1986, Rabbi Moshe lay in an ambulance speeding off to the hospital.
He declared in Yiddish, “<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Ich hob mehr
nisht kein koach</i>- I have no more strength”. Those were to be his final
words. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>As long as he had another ounce of strength, he continued
his life’s work. It was only when his last remaining strength was depleted that
he closed his eyes and left this world. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Over the last week and a half that I have been here in
Copenhagen, I have had some unforgettable experiences and have met some
extraordinary individuals. However, I think the most touching story was that of
‘Gavriel’. Gavriel visits the Copenhagen Jewish Academy each day and helps
clean the building. He walks around with a warm smile, singing an upbeat tune,
and making warm comments to each student. On the second day of Succos, as we
walked together through the beautiful streets of Copenhagen, he told me his
story:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Gavriel was born and raised on a kibbutz in Eretz Yisroel
with no connection or knowledge of Torah. There on the kibbutz, he married a
non-Jewish Danish woman. After a few years, they left Eretz Yisroel together to
move back to her native country of Denmark. One day as he was walking with his
wife holding her hand in the streets of Copenhagen, he saw an old, holy looking
angelic Rabbi. Gavriel paused to look at me as he told me his story and said,
“I am not crazy, but I promise you the Rabbi had a shine from his face which
struck a chord within me.” He pushed away his wife and ran over to the Rabbi,
begging for a blessing. The Rabbi acquiesced and then continued on his way.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>A few weeks later on Rosh Hashanah, Gavriel asked his wife
where he could find a synagogue. On these few holy days, he had always gone to
the synagogue and he wanted to continue his custom. His wife told him about the
famous local shul in Copenhagen, a majestic building, and Gavriel davened there
on the first day. After davening, one of the congregants approached him and
told him that he had noticed Gavriel’s devotion and concentration during
davening. However, his long hair and untraditional dress showed that Gavriel
was not too familiar with the services and unusual prayers. The congregant
suggested that Gavriel go to the other shul for the next day’s tefilos where
others would help him with the davening. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Gavriel followed the advice and the next day traveled to
the second shul. When he walked in, he immediately noticed the shining face of
that same Rabbi he had seen on the street weeks earlier. After davening,
Gavriel followed the Rabbi home and knocked on his door. The Rabbi opened the
door with a tremendous smile and welcomed Gavriel in. Gavriel, who told me that
he is emotionally very strong and never cries, was overcome by inner feelings
and burst into tears in front of the Rav. They sat and talked for some time and
arranged to learn every day. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Gavriel’s eyes lit up as he told me “For a few years I had
the opportunity to learn one-on-one with one of the <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Gedolei Haodr</i>.” <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>The Rabbi was Rabbi Moshe Jacobson zt”l who led the
Copenhagen community for many years. That learning seder was the key to
Gavriel’s becoming a ba’al teshuvah and his inspiration to accept Torah and
mitzvos despite the fact that it was very difficult for him. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-indent: .5in;"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Unfortunately, Rav Jacobson passed away two
months ago and I did not have the merit to meet him. It struck me that Rav
Jacobson’s pure and holy countenance had such a profound effect on a wayward
Jew. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>[Gavriel is no longer married to
the Danish woman and hopes to move back to Eretz Yisroel and enroll in a
yeshiva soon.]<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-indent: .5in;"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">Rav
Jacobson was already an older man when Gavriel first saw him walking on the
streets of Copenhagen. Denmark does not boast a large Jewish community and
aside for the fairly small Jewish congregation in Copenhagen, Rav Jacobson possessed
no overwhelming position; yet his face shone with an appreciation for life and
love of Torah.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-indent: .5in;"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">Great
people seem to always maintain their spirit of youth, even when they are
physically advanced in years. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-indent: .5in;"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">As
we conclude the Torah, we proclaim that Moshe’s strength was unwavering for his
every day bore new levels and growth. The moment we complete the Torah we
restart it. This is the essence of spiritual life. There are always new
opportunities and new ventures to deal with. Until the final heartbeat when
one’s strength is completely gone, his responsibility to Torah and Klal Yisroel
continues.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-indent: .5in;"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">CHAZAK CHAZAK V’NISCHAZEK!!!<o:p></o:p></i></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span><o:p></o:p></p>
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Succos, October 2010. That year I had the fascinating experience of spending
Succos in Copenhagen, Denmark. At the time there was a yeshiva there for
Russian students, led by Rav Mike Jacobs (now Mashgiach in Medrash Shmuel in
Yerushalayim). Each year for Succos, the yeshiva would fly a few yeshiva
bochurim to Copenhagen to help infuse some ruach in the yeshiva for the Yom
Tov. I have left the text largely how I wrote it then.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">STAM TORAH</span><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-language: HE;"></span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">PARSHAS BO 5780</span></div>
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<u><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">“BEYOND THE CALL”<a href="https://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=5917326813760532431#_ftn1" name="_ftnref1" style="mso-footnote-id: ftn1;" title=""><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="mso-special-character: footnote;"><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><u><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">[1]</span></u></span></span></span></a></span></u><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"></span></div>
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<i><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></i><i><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-language: HE;">A couple gets
married amidst tremendous joy and excitement. A few weeks later they have their
first argument. The young husband leaves home to learn in his Kollel very
upset. He thought married life would be blissful, and now just a few weeks
after getting married they already had a major spat. </span></i><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-language: HE;"></span></div>
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<i><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-language: HE;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>The Mashgiach
notices immediately that something is wrong. He approaches the young man and
asks if he could help. When told him about the argument, the Mashgiach smiled
knowingly and replied that on his way home, he should stop at the local
florist, and buy his a bouquet of flowers, which he should present to his wife
when he arrives home. </span></i><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-language: HE;"></span></div>
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<i><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-language: HE;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>The man
did as he was told. When he walked into his house holding the bouquet, his wife’s
eyes lit up and filled with tears. He handed her the bouquet and said, “the
Mashgiach told me to give these to you!”</span></i><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-language: HE;"></span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-language: HE;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Nine
plagues ravaged Egypt, yet Pharaoh remained obdurate in his refusal to
recognize G-d and admit to his folly and error.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-language: HE;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>G-d
informed Moshe, “One more plague I shall bring upon Pharaoh and upon Egypt;
after that he shall send you forth from here... Please speak in the ears of the
people: Let each man request of his fellow and each woman from her fellow silver
vessels and gold vessels.”<a href="https://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=5917326813760532431#_ftn2" name="_ftnref2" style="mso-footnote-id: ftn2;" title=""><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="mso-special-character: footnote;"><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-language: HE; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">[2]</span></span></span></span></a> Rashi comments, “‘Please
speak’ is an expression of request. G-d said to Moshe, ‘I request of you Moshe
to direct Klal Yisroel carefully regarding this (to ask the Egyptians for their
wealth) so that that righteous man Avrohom should not say, "He (G-d)
fulfilled the decree: “They will enslave them and they will afflict them”<a href="https://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=5917326813760532431#_ftn3" name="_ftnref3" style="mso-footnote-id: ftn3;" title=""><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="mso-special-character: footnote;"><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-language: HE; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">[3]</span></span></span></span></a> but He did not fulfill the
second part of the decree, “And afterwards they will depart with great
possessions”.”</span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-language: HE;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Why would
Avrohom particularly have a complaint if G-d had not fulfilled the promise
about wealth? If G-d had promised it, every Jew should justifiably have the
same complaint? In addition, why would G-d only fulfill His word so that
Avrohom shouldn’t have a complaint; wouldn’t be expect no less from any honest
person?</span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-language: HE;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Hashem had
promised wealth to the children of Avrohom after four hundred years of slavery.
The nation was now gearing up for the exodus one hundred and ninety years
early. Therefore, G-d was justified in not granting the nation wealth at that
time. If they had not yet completely fulfilled the prediction about slavery
which was for four hundred years, they were not yet entitled to the fulfillment
of the promises of redemption, which included leaving with great wealth.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-language: HE;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>However,
there was someone who would have a complaint. Avrohom Avinu dedicated his life
to performing altruistic and selfless chesed. On the third day after his
circumcision when he was a hundred years old and in excruciating pain, Avrohom
sat outside in the unbearable heat searching for an opportunity to perform
chesed. Such behavior was surely not mandated or expected. But Avrohom lived
beyond expectations, always seeking to help others in any way he could.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-language: HE;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Therefore,
Avrohom would reason that even if the nation may technically not have deserved
the wealth at that point, since this was the time of redemption, G-d should
grant it to them anyway. Since Avrohom lived his life beyond obligation, G-d should
do no less for his progeny.<a href="https://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=5917326813760532431#_ftn4" name="_ftnref4" style="mso-footnote-id: ftn4;" title=""><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="mso-special-character: footnote;"><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-language: HE; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">[4]</span></span></span></span></a> </span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-language: HE;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Perhaps
this can also explain the words we recite each morning<a href="https://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=5917326813760532431#_ftn5" name="_ftnref5" style="mso-footnote-id: ftn5;" title=""><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="mso-special-character: footnote;"><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-language: HE; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">[5]</span></span></span></span></a>: “You fulfilled Your word,
for You are righteous. You observed the suffering of our forefathers in Egypt
and their outcry You heard at the Sea of Reeds.” These words seem troubling -
does G-d only fulfill His word because He is righteous?</span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-language: HE;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>The truth
is that at the time of the redemption, because the predicted years of servitude
were technically not fulfilled G-d was not bound to take Klal Yisroel out of
Egypt. But in His righteousness and love for His nation, He hearkened to their
cries and did so anyway.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-language: HE;"> <span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Our
mandate as the descendants of Avrohom is to perform chesed beyond the call of
duty, even when inconvenient. Dovid Hamelech states, “<i>Olam chesed yiboneh</i>-
A world of kindness you shall build.”<a href="https://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=5917326813760532431#_ftn6" name="_ftnref6" style="mso-footnote-id: ftn6;" title=""><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="mso-special-character: footnote;"><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-language: HE; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">[6]</span></span></span></span></a> Similarly, the Mishna<a href="https://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=5917326813760532431#_ftn7" name="_ftnref7" style="mso-footnote-id: ftn7;" title=""><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="mso-special-character: footnote;"><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-language: HE; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">[7]</span></span></span></span></a> quotes Rabbi Shimon, who
described chesed as one of the three pillars that upholds the world. During the
generation of Noach when the masses did not consider the feelings of others and
did not respect their rights, the world could not endure, and had to be destroyed.
Avrohom Avinu taught the world by example to be selfless and caring; he built a
world of chesed.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-language: HE;"> <span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span><i>In
the early years of the Lakewood Yeshiva a grandson of the Chofetz Chaim joined
the Yeshiva. Some time passed and the Mashgiach, Rabbi Nosson Wachtfogel,
noticed that the grandson often came late to davening or missed davening in
Yeshiva completely.</i></span></div>
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<i><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-language: HE;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>The
Mashgiach called the bochur into his office and reprimanded him. "What
would your saintly grandfather have said about this?" The young man replied,
"Rebbe, I would love to come on time. But there is a woman with several
children and every morning as I am about to leave, I hear her children crying.
One needs a bottle, another needs help getting to school, and a third can’t tie
his shoes. There is no one else to help her and I feel it is my obligation to
assist. At times I can still make it to Yeshiva but other times it’s so late
that I have to daven somewhere else completely."</span></i></div>
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<i><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-language: HE;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>The
Mashgiach was touched by his sensitivity. “Who is this woman? Is she a widow?
Maybe I can help her too." "Chas V’sholom," replied the grandson,
"the woman is my wife!"</span></i></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-language: HE;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>The Aizer
Mekudash (55) explains that a Chupah is open on all sides is to symbolize the
tent of Avrohom and Sarah which had openings on all four sides, as a sign to
travelers that they were always welcome. The goal of marriage is to construct
and foster a home built on the foundation of Avrohom and Sarah, with love and
selfless devotion.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-language: HE;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>The reality
is that it is easier to perform chesed outside one’s home where people admire
and compliment his kindness. In the privacy of one’s own home, no one is aware
of what he does except for his own immediate family. No one is honoring us at a
dinner or extolling our praises for making supper, bathing children, doing homework
with children, driving carpools, shuttling children to appointments and various
other never-ending events, patiently giving time to speak with a child (or
spouse) despite having so much to do, striving to be a better parent, waking up
for a crying child at 2 a.m. despite having a full schedule the following day,
attending parent-teach conferences (that can be unpleasant or uncomfortable), or
for shedding copious tears davening for our children. That’s exactly why the
ultimate chesed is what we do in our own home. We need to remind ourselves that
we are living lives of chesed, especially when it doesn’t seem or feel that
way. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>“</span><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-language: HE;">Please speak in the ears of the people”</span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-language: HE;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>“A world of kindness you shall build” </span><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"></span></div>
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<span style="color: #111111; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">Rabbi
Dani Staum LMSW</span></div>
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<span style="color: #111111; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">Rebbe, Heichal HaTorah, Teaneck, NJ</span></div>
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<span style="color: #111111; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">Principal, Ohr Naftali, New Windsor NY</span></div>
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was from the second year that I sent out Stam Torah in 2001/5761</div>
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<a href="https://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=5917326813760532431#_ftnref2" name="_ftn2" style="mso-footnote-id: ftn2;" title=""><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="mso-special-character: footnote;"><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">[2]</span></span></span></span></a> Shemos <span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-language: HE;">11:1-2</span></div>
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Bereishis 15:14</div>
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<a href="https://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=5917326813760532431#_ftnref4" name="_ftn4" style="mso-footnote-id: ftn4;" title=""><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="mso-special-character: footnote;"><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">[4]</span></span></span></span></a> I heard
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<a href="https://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=5917326813760532431#_ftnref5" name="_ftn5" style="mso-footnote-id: ftn5;" title=""><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="mso-special-character: footnote;"><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">[5]</span></span></span></span></a> In the paragraph
of <span dir="RTL" lang="HE" style="mso-bidi-language: HE;">וכרות עמו הברית </span><span dir="LTR"></span><span style="mso-bidi-language: HE;"><span dir="LTR"></span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>at the end of <span dir="RTL" lang="HE">פסוקי
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stamtorahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11316658205752929670noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5917326813760532431.post-77537988745650521222020-01-23T22:50:00.002-05:002020-01-23T22:50:09.145-05:00PARSHAS VAERA 5780<br />
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<u><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">“DRINK OF ETERNITY”<a href="file:///C:/Users/NewLap/Desktop/Vaera%20-%20stam%205762-5780.doc#_ftn1" name="_ftnref1" style="mso-footnote-id: ftn1;" title=""><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="mso-special-character: footnote;"><!--[if !supportFootnotes]--><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><u><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">[1]</span></u></span><!--[endif]--></span></span></a></span></u><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<i><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In November 1974, Yassir Arafat, placed a
pistol on the lectern of the UN podium and declared: "We have entered the
world through its widest gate. Now Zionism will get out of this world- and from
Palestine in particular- under the blow of the people’s struggle. We shall
never stop until we can go back home, and Israel is destroyed. The goal of our
struggle is the end of Israel, and there can be no compromise or meditations.
We don’t want peace, we want victory. Peace for us means Israel’s destruction,
and nothing else."</span></i><i><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "MS Mincho"; mso-bidi-font-family: "MS Mincho";"> </span></i><i><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"> <o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>On the wall of Yad Vashem, the
Holocaust memorial museum in Israel, there is a quote from Jakob Wasserman, a
noted author. In 1921 he wrote: “I am both - and equally - a German and a Jew
and one must not separate one from the other." <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>History would prove him wrong - very
wrong!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "MS Mincho"; mso-bidi-font-family: "MS Mincho";"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span></span><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">After 210 years of unbearable
oppression and slavery, Hashem instructed Moshe that redemption was imminent.
Hashem utilized four different expressions when describing the stages of
redemption: "Therefore, say to the Children of Israel: ‘I am Hashem, and I
shall take you out from under the burdens of Egypt; I shall rescue you from
their service; I shall redeem you with an outstretched arm and with great
judgments. I shall take you to Me for a people and I shall be a G-d to
you."<a href="file:///C:/Users/NewLap/Desktop/Vaera%20-%20stam%205762-5780.doc#_ftn2" name="_ftnref2" style="mso-footnote-id: ftn2;" title=""><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="mso-special-character: footnote;"><!--[if !supportFootnotes]--><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">[2]</span></span><!--[endif]--></span></span></a></span><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "MS Mincho"; mso-bidi-font-family: "MS Mincho";"> <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "MS Mincho"; mso-bidi-font-family: "MS Mincho";"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span></span><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">Seforno explains that the four expressions
of redemption represent different levels of redemption. "I shall take you
out" was accomplished when the plagues began, and the nation was ‘taken
out’ of physical servitude. “I shall rescue you" was accomplished when
Klal Yisroel physically left the confines of Egypt at the time of the exodus.
"I shall redeem you" was achieved at Kerias Yam Suf when the army of
Egypt was eradicated. The climactic point of, "I shall take you" was
accomplished at Har Sinai when Klal Yisroel accepted the Torah and became the
Chosen Nation.</span><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "MS Mincho"; mso-bidi-font-family: "MS Mincho";"> </span><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"> <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>At the Pesach Seder, we drink four
cups of wine, to commemorate those four expressions of redemption.</span><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-language: HE;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>The question is why we specifically
drink four cups of wine to commentate the four expressions? Wouldn’t it be more
appropriate to have four matzahs on the Seder table? </span><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "MS Mincho"; mso-bidi-font-family: "MS Mincho";"> </span><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"> <span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Meshech Chochma explains that more
than any other food or drink, wine symbolizes the uniqueness of a Jew. A bottle
of wine may not be touched by a Non-Jew, otherwise it is forbidden for a Jew to
drink that wine. For that reason, wine must be supervised from the time its
produced until its consumption. In addition, the Gemara<a href="file:///C:/Users/NewLap/Desktop/Vaera%20-%20stam%205762-5780.doc#_ftn3" name="_ftnref3" style="mso-footnote-id: ftn3;" title=""><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="mso-special-character: footnote;"><!--[if !supportFootnotes]--><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">[3]</span></span><!--[endif]--></span></span></a> states when Haman maligned
the Jewish people to Achashveirosh he said that the Jews, "eat, drink, and
mock the throne. If a fly would fall into one of their glasses, they would
spill out the fly and drink the wine. But if my master, the king, would touch
their glass of wine, they would spill it on the ground and not drink it."</span><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "MS Mincho"; mso-bidi-font-family: "MS Mincho";"> </span><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"> <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>G-d redeemed our ancestors from Egypt
solely so that they would serve Him. When G-d appeared to Moshe in the burning
bush during their first encounter, G-d told him, "This is the sign that I
have sent you: When you take the people out of Egypt, you will worship G-d on
this mountain (i.e. Har Sinai)."<a href="file:///C:/Users/NewLap/Desktop/Vaera%20-%20stam%205762-5780.doc#_ftn4" name="_ftnref4" style="mso-footnote-id: ftn4;" title=""><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="mso-special-character: footnote;"><!--[if !supportFootnotes]--><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">[4]</span></span><!--[endif]--></span></span></a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>The purpose of the redemption from
Egypt was so that the nation could come to Sinai and accept the Torah, and
thereby become “a rose among thorns"<a href="file:///C:/Users/NewLap/Desktop/Vaera%20-%20stam%205762-5780.doc#_ftn5" name="_ftnref5" style="mso-footnote-id: ftn5;" title=""><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="mso-special-character: footnote;"><!--[if !supportFootnotes]--><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">[5]</span></span><!--[endif]--></span></span></a>, and "a kingdom of
Kohanim and a holy nation"<a href="file:///C:/Users/NewLap/Desktop/Vaera%20-%20stam%205762-5780.doc#_ftn6" name="_ftnref6" style="mso-footnote-id: ftn6;" title=""><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="mso-special-character: footnote;"><!--[if !supportFootnotes]--><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">[6]</span></span><!--[endif]--></span></span></a>.</span><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "MS Mincho"; mso-bidi-font-family: "MS Mincho";"> <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Being that the purpose of the exodus
was to elevate them into a holy and unique nation, it is appropriate to
commemorate the redemption which culminated with “I will take you to Me as a
nation” at Har Sinai, on wine which symbolizes that uniqueness and separateness.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>During the Seder, we recite the
beloved paragraph, ‘</span><span dir="RTL" lang="AR-SA" style="color: #222222; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; mso-ascii-font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-hansi-font-family: "Comic Sans MS";">והיא שעמדה</span><span dir="LTR"></span><span dir="LTR"></span><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><span dir="LTR"></span><span dir="LTR"></span>’ - in which we note that despite the fact
that in every generation we have encountered enemies who seek to destroy us, we
have always prevailed because Hashem has saved us from their hands.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>While reciting this paragraph, it is
customary to raise the cup of wine. Generally, we only lift the cup of wine
when we recite a blessing on it. Why should we lift the cup now in the middle
of recounting the exodus?</span><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "MS Mincho"; mso-bidi-font-family: "MS Mincho";"> </span><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"> <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>The paragraph begins: “It is this that
has stood by our fathers and us”. Simply, “this” refers to G-d’s promise and
assurance that He would preserve us. That promise has stood by us in all
generations. But it can also refer to the cup of wine in our hands. We lift the
cup and declare “it is this” - this cup of wine, which symbolizes our uniqueness
- “that has stood by our fathers and for us.” We have survived and thrived
because we never forgot the lesson of wine which symbolizes that we are unique
from the rest of the nations.<a href="file:///C:/Users/NewLap/Desktop/Vaera%20-%20stam%205762-5780.doc#_ftn7" name="_ftnref7" style="mso-footnote-id: ftn7;" title=""><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="mso-special-character: footnote;"><!--[if !supportFootnotes]--><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">[7]</span></span><!--[endif]--></span></span></a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Tragically, it is when we have
forgotten who we are that our enemies have reminded us. There is an adage that “when
the Jews try to make kiddush with the goyim, the goyim make havdalah”<a href="file:///C:/Users/NewLap/Desktop/Vaera%20-%20stam%205762-5780.doc#_ftn8" name="_ftnref8" style="mso-footnote-id: ftn8;" title=""><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="mso-special-character: footnote;"><!--[if !supportFootnotes]--><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">[8]</span></span><!--[endif]--></span></span></a>. When we try to be just
like them, they remind us that we aren’t just like them.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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2500 people gassed in Auschwitz were people whose great grandparents converted
to Christianity. We may try to forget who we are, but G-d will always remind
us.</span><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "MS Mincho"; mso-bidi-font-family: "MS Mincho";"> </span><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"> <span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>In 1897, Mark Twain wrote in Harpers’
magazine: <i>"If the statistics are right, the Jews constitute but one
quarter of one percent of the human race. It suggests a nebulous dim puff of
stardust lost in the blaze of the Milky Way. Properly, the Jew ought never be
heard of; but he is heard of, has always been heard of. He is as prominent on
the planet as any other people, and his importance is extravagantly out of
proportion to the smallness of his bulk. His contribution to the world’s list
of great names in literature, science, art, music, finance, medicine, and
abstruse learning are very out of proportion to the weakness of his numbers. He
has made a marvelous fight in this world in all ages; and has done it with his
hands tied behind him. He could be vain of himself and be excused for it. The
Egyptians, the Babylonians, and the Persians rose, filled the planet with sound
and splendor; then faded to dream stuff and passed away; the Greeks and the
Romans followed and made a vast noise, and they are gone; other peoples have
sprung up and held their torch high for a time but it burned out, and they sit
in twilight now or have vanished. The Jew saw them all, survived them all, and
is now what he always was, exhibiting no decadence, no infirmities of age, no
weakening of his parts, no slowing of his energies, no dulling of his alert and
aggressive mind. All things are mortal but the Jew; all other forces pass, but
he remains. What is the secret of his immortality?"<o:p></o:p></i></span></div>
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symbolized by the cup of wine. The secret of our immortality lies in the
eternal covenant G-d made with our ancestors that we are, and will always be,
His Chosen nation.</span><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "MS Mincho"; mso-bidi-font-family: "MS Mincho";"> </span><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"> <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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3:12<o:p></o:p></div>
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<a href="file:///C:/Users/NewLap/Desktop/Vaera%20-%20stam%205762-5780.doc#_ftnref5" name="_ftn5" style="mso-footnote-id: ftn5;" title=""><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="mso-special-character: footnote;"><!--[if !supportFootnotes]--><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">[5]</span></span><!--[endif]--></span></span></a> <span style="color: #222222;">Shir Hashirim 2:1</span><o:p></o:p></div>
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<a href="file:///C:/Users/NewLap/Desktop/Vaera%20-%20stam%205762-5780.doc#_ftnref7" name="_ftn7" style="mso-footnote-id: ftn7;" title=""><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="mso-special-character: footnote;"><!--[if !supportFootnotes]--><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">[7]</span></span><!--[endif]--></span></span></a> I heard
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<a href="file:///C:/Users/NewLap/Desktop/Vaera%20-%20stam%205762-5780.doc#_ftnref8" name="_ftn8" style="mso-footnote-id: ftn8;" title=""><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="mso-special-character: footnote;"><!--[if !supportFootnotes]--><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">[8]</span></span><!--[endif]--></span></span></a> In this
adage kiddush is used to symbolize mingling, such as what occurs at a kiddush.
Havdala means separation, as in the prayer we recite after Shabbos and Yomim
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">STAM TORAH</span><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-language: HE;"></span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">PARSHAS SHEMOS 5780</span></div>
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<u><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">“PAY ATTENTION”<a href="https://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=5917326813760532431#_ftn1" name="_ftnref1" style="mso-footnote-id: ftn1;" title=""><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="mso-special-character: footnote;"><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><u><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">[1]</span></u></span></span></span></a></span></u><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"></span></div>
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<br /></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>One day Josh, a young successful
executive, was driving hastily down a neighborhood street in his new sleek,
black, 12-cylinder Jaguar XKE.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Suddenly, something smashed into his
car. Josh immediately slammed on the brakes and jumped out of the car. A brick
had clearly been thrown at his car. He turned to find a young boy standing
nearby. He grabbed the boy, pushed him up against a parked car, and with
his eyes bulging with rage Josh began screaming, “Just what did you think you
were doing? That's my new Jag you threw the brick at. You know this is
going to cost your parents a lot of money!”</span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>The boy’s voice quivered as he meekly
replied, "Please mister, I'm sorry! I didn't know what else to
do! I threw the brick because no one would stop to help when I waved my
hands at their cars."</span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Tears were streaming down the boy's
face as he pointed around the parked car. "It's my brother,
sir." he said, "He rolled off the curb and fell out of his wheelchair
and I can't lift him up." Sobbing the little boy asked Josh,
"Would you please help me get him back into his wheelchair? He's too
heavy for me."</span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Josh tried desperately to swallow
rapidly the lump building in his throat. He bent down and lifted the young
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>It was a long walk back to the dented
Jaguar. Josh never fixed the side door. He kept the dent to
remind him not to go through life so fast that someone has to throw a brick to
get his attention.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Chumash Shemos introduces Moshe
Rabbeinu, the quintessential leader. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>After escaping death in Egypt, Moshe
became a shepherd for his father-in-law, Yisro. One day while shepherding in
the desert, Moshe encountered a wondrous sight. A thorn-bush was aflame, yet it
was not becoming consumed. Moshe declared, (3:3) "I will turn now and see
this wondrous sight; why is the bush not becoming consumed?" When he
approached, G-d called to Moshe from within the burning bush, and thus began
his unwitting rise to leadership.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>My Rebbi, Rabbi Berel Wein, notes that
Moshe’s reaction symbolizes one of the qualities of Moshe that made him worthy
of leadership.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Life and world events are often
unusual and intriguing. Most people take note of things that occur and then
move on. We are too busy to invest any extra time or energy to contemplate the
events. Life is fast paced, as well try to juggle seemingly endless
responsibilities and expectations. We don’t have time to "stop and smell
the flowers".<a href="https://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=5917326813760532431#_ftn2" name="_ftnref2" style="mso-footnote-id: ftn2;" title=""><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="mso-special-character: footnote;"><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">[2]</span></span></span></span></a></span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">
The Kotzker Rebbe noted that others may have seen the burning bush. But no one
else stopped to ponder and analyze it. They may have snapped a picture and
posted it on their social media page, but then had to rush back to work or pick
up carpool. Moshe was the only one who declared “<i>asurah nah</i> – Let me
turn now” to ponder the unusual occurrence. That was the first indication that
Moshe had the qualifications of leadership. A leader must always be attuned to
his people and his surroundings. He can never be so busy that he doesn’t
recognize things happening around him.</span></div>
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<br /></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">
<i>After World War Two ended, along with many other high-ranking Nazis, the
infamous Nazi Adolph Eichmann escaped to South America after the war. The Israeli
Mossad tracked him down and in May 1960, in a daring raid, they abducted Eichmann
and brought him to Israel to stand trial for his innumerable war crimes. In
1961 after a fourteen-week trial, Eichmann was indicted and hung.</i></span></div>
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<i><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>During the trial, agents guarded
Eichmann around the clock. The sadistic villain who nonchalantly watched adults
and children being gassed, had become a reserved, even somewhat intellectual, person.
The evil was all hidden beneath the veneer of German etiquette. </span></i></div>
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<i><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Eichmann once declared to one of his
guards “Shema Yisroel Hashem Elokeinu Hashem Echad". He explained to the shocked
guard that if you want to beat your enemy you have to know your enemy. During the
war he wanted to understand the religion he was destroying and so he learned
what those words – the words he heard cried out so many times as Jews were
going to their death - meant.</span></i></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">
Pharaoh also understood the Jewish spirit. He knew that there was one
guaranteed method to keep the Jews under his jurisdiction. Mesillas Yeshorim<a href="https://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=5917326813760532431#_ftn3" name="_ftnref3" style="mso-footnote-id: ftn3;" title=""><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="mso-special-character: footnote;"><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">[3]</span></span></span></span></a> explains that when Moshe
began declaring the imminence of redemption to the nation, Pharaoh responded by
commanding "<i>tichbad ha’avodah</i> – Let the work be heavier upon the
men and let them engage in it and let them not pay attention to false
words."<a href="https://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=5917326813760532431#_ftn4" name="_ftnref4" style="mso-footnote-id: ftn4;" title=""><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="mso-special-character: footnote;"><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">[4]</span></span></span></span></a>
Pharaoh did not grant the Jews any respite so that we would not be able to even
fathom or entertain any notion of liberation or revolution. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
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<i><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">
In 1963, Martin Luther King Jr. led a 200,000-man march on Washington to
protest segregation and racial inequality. He is most remembered for his now
famous words, "I have a dream".</span></i></div>
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Pharaoh ensured that the servitude was so complete and restricting that his
Jewish slaves could not even entertain a dream of better times and redemption.
If there is no dream, there is no hope!</span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">
The first curse of the tochacha (‘rebuke’) of Parshas Bechukosai, is that of ‘<i>behala’</i>.<a href="https://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=5917326813760532431#_ftn5" name="_ftnref5" style="mso-footnote-id: ftn5;" title=""><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="mso-special-character: footnote;"><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">[5]</span></span></span></span></a> Simply translated, <i>behala</i>
means panic. It includes the curse of lack of equanimity, of constantly running
and never feeling calm and settled. Our daily lives are often filled with a
modicum of <i>behala</i><a href="https://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=5917326813760532431#_ftn6" name="_ftnref6" style="mso-footnote-id: ftn6;" title=""><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="mso-special-character: footnote;"><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">[6]</span></span></span></span></a>. The antidote for "<i>tichbad
ha’ovodah</i>" is "<i>asura nah v’ereh</i>", to pay attention
and to contemplate life as it happens, and not allow everything to pass by
aimlessly.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">
This week I had the privilege to participate in a Hachnosas Sefer Torah.<a href="https://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=5917326813760532431#_ftn7" name="_ftnref7" style="mso-footnote-id: ftn7;" title=""><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="mso-special-character: footnote;"><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">[7]</span></span></span></span></a> It was quite chilly as the
procession made its way up the local street that was blockaded by the police.
As we danced in front of the Torah, singing and dancing I couldn’t help but
think about the contrast of the events of the previous night. One night earlier
in Manhattan a far greater gathering had taken place. Tens of thousands of
people braved the winter cold to watch the ball fall in Times Square as the
secular New Year was heralded in. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">
There are always things in life for which one is willing to sacrifice time,
money, comfort, and sometimes even health and well-being. The question is what
those things are. It’s up to us to decide, not only based on what we say we
value, but based upon our actions. </span></div>
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<br /></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>“Let the work be heavier”<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>“I will turn and I will see this
wondrous sight” </span></div>
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<div style="background: white; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in; text-align: justify;">
<span style="color: #111111; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">Rabbi
Dani Staum LMSW</span></div>
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<span style="color: #111111; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">Rebbe, Heichal HaTorah, Teaneck, NJ</span></div>
<div style="background: white; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in; text-align: justify;">
<span style="color: #111111; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">Principal, Ohr Naftali, New Windsor NY</span></div>
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<a href="https://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=5917326813760532431#_ftnref1" name="_ftn1" style="mso-footnote-id: ftn1;" title=""><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="mso-special-character: footnote;"><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">[1]</span></span></span></span></a> This essay
was from the second year that I sent out Stam Torah in 2001/5761</div>
</div>
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<a href="https://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=5917326813760532431#_ftnref2" name="_ftn2" style="mso-footnote-id: ftn2;" title=""><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="mso-special-character: footnote;"><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">[2]</span></span></span></span></a> <span style="color: #222222;">Rabbi Wein quipped that one should talk to himself
periodically. He adds that when he personally does so, those conversations are
sometimes the only meaningful ones he has all day.</span></div>
</div>
<div id="ftn3" style="mso-element: footnote;">
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<a href="https://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=5917326813760532431#_ftnref3" name="_ftn3" style="mso-footnote-id: ftn3;" title=""><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="mso-special-character: footnote;"><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">[3]</span></span></span></span></a> <span style="color: #222222;">chapter 2</span></div>
</div>
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<a href="https://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=5917326813760532431#_ftnref4" name="_ftn4" style="mso-footnote-id: ftn4;" title=""><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="mso-special-character: footnote;"><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">[4]</span></span></span></span></a> Shemos
5:9</div>
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<a href="https://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=5917326813760532431#_ftnref5" name="_ftn5" style="mso-footnote-id: ftn5;" title=""><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="mso-special-character: footnote;"><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">[5]</span></span></span></span></a> Vayikra
26:16; “…I will assign upon you <i>behala</i>….”</div>
</div>
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<a href="https://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=5917326813760532431#_ftnref6" name="_ftn6" style="mso-footnote-id: ftn6;" title=""><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="mso-special-character: footnote;"><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">[6]</span></span></span></span></a> Part of
the greatness of the priceless gift of Shabbos is that it affords us a reprieve
from the endless running of the week, so that we can rejuvenate body and spirit
and reconnect with what really matters. </div>
</div>
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<a href="https://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=5917326813760532431#_ftnref7" name="_ftn7" style="mso-footnote-id: ftn7;" title=""><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="mso-special-character: footnote;"><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">[7]</span></span></span></span></a> This was
in January 2001. It was a Hachnosas Sefer Torah in Edison, NJ in memory of Mrs.
Dina Eisner a”h, mother of my friend, Moshe. </div>
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<span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS";">STAM TORAH</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS";">PARSHAS VAYECHI 5780</span></div>
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<u><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS";">“ME OR WE”<a href="https://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=5917326813760532431#_ftn1" name="_ftnref1" style="mso-footnote-id: ftn1;" title=""><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="mso-special-character: footnote;"><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><u><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">[1]</span></u></span></span></span></a></span></u><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS";"></span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span> </span><i><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">A cruise ship was traveling across
the Pacific Ocean when it was suddenly enveloped by a massive storm. Sadly, the
boat sank and most of its passengers drowned. Two Jews survived by holding onto
boards and floating until they landed up on a deserted island. As the initial
joy of surviving faded, the reality of their hopeless situation set in. One of
the Jews began to pray with all his heart, reciting every psalm he knew from
memory. He was stunned to find his friend relaxing peacefully against a palm
tree. He looked at him incredulously, “How can you be so calm? Don’t you
understand that we may be spending the rest of our lives on this forsaken
island?” The man smiled, “Two years ago I gave a million dollars to the Jewish
Federation. Last year I gave two million and this year I pledged three million.
Don’t worry... they’ll find me!”</span></i></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>When Yaakov felt that his life was
nearing its end, he summoned his twelve sons to bless them. When he completed
his blessings the pasuk<a href="https://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=5917326813760532431#_ftn2" name="_ftnref2" style="mso-footnote-id: ftn2;" title=""><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="mso-special-character: footnote;"><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">[2]</span></span></span></span></a> states, “All these are the
tribes of Yisroel- twelve- and this is what their father spoke to them and he
blessed them; each according to his blessing he blessed them.” The end of the
pasuk seems grammatically incorrect. The pasuk begins by addressing each tribe
individually, “each according to <i>his</i> blessing,” but it concludes by
referring to the collective group, “he blessed <i>them</i>”?</span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>People are naturally selfish. A baby
cries whenever it wants something, without taking into account how tired its
parents are, and whether they have to wake up early to head out to work the
following morning. Part of maturity entails being able to transcend that
natural selfishness. But there are many people that never overcome that
selfishness.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Based on Yaakov’s respective blessings,
each of the tribes understood that he had a responsibility to focus on his
specific blessing and to develop his potential to the utmost. But ultimately,
they had to utilize their individual strengths for the sake of national
welfare. On the one hand it was “<i>ish asher k’birchaso,</i>” each received
his own personal blessing. But on the other hand, the ultimate goal was “<i>bayrach
osam,</i>” for them to realize that the blessings had to be used for the sake
of Klal Yisroel.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>In his book, <u>How to Win Friends and
Influence People</u>, Dale Carnegie relates that some years ago, the New York
Telephone Company performed a detailed study of phone conversations to find out
which word was most frequently used. The study showed that the personal pronoun
“I” was by far the most commonly used word, repeated 3,900 times during 500
telephone conversations.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>In English, the possessive is
expressed by using the authoritative capital letter, “I”. In Loshon Hakodesh
however, it is the complete opposite. The possessive is expressed with a small
letter “Yud” appearing at the end of the word<a href="https://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=5917326813760532431#_ftn3" name="_ftnref3" style="mso-footnote-id: ftn3;" title=""><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="mso-special-character: footnote;"><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">[3]</span></span></span></span></a>. The language of the Torah
stresses humility even in the letters it uses.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>In Parshas Vayigash when Yosef finally
revealed himself to the brothers, he told them to return to Canaan and bring
Yaakov down to Egypt. Yosef sent wagons with the brothers to transport Yaakov.
When the brothers returned and told Yaakov Yosef was alive and well in Egypt,
he did not believe them.<a href="https://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=5917326813760532431#_ftn4" name="_ftnref4" style="mso-footnote-id: ftn4;" title=""><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="mso-special-character: footnote;"><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">[4]</span></span></span></span></a> It was only when Yaakov
saw the wagons that Yosef sent him that he finally believed them.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Rashi explains that the last Torah
topic Yaakov and Yosef learned together twenty-two years earlier was that of “<i><u>Eglah</u> arufah</i>-
the calf whose neck was broken”<a href="https://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=5917326813760532431#_ftn5" name="_ftnref5" style="mso-footnote-id: ftn5;" title=""><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="mso-special-character: footnote;"><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">[5]</span></span></span></span></a>. Yosef sent the “<i><u>Agalos</u></i>-
wagons” to symbolize that last topic.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">When
Yaakov saw the wagons, he understood the covert message and was convinced that
Yosef was still alive, for only he could have known what they had learned privately
together. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>What was the meaning of this hint that
Yosef was sending Yaakov? “<i>Agalos</i>” and “<i>Eglah</i>” may sound alike
but one means a calf and one means wagon?</span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Da’as Z’kenim Miba’alei Hatosfos
differs from Rashi and suggests that the final Torah topic Yaakov and Yosef had
learned was not that of “<i>Eglah Arufah</i>” but rather about the “<i>Eglos
haNesi’im</i>”, the wagons that the princes of Klal Yisroel donated to the
Mishkan which were given to the Levites to transport the vessels of the
Mishkan.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>When Yaakov saw the wagons, he
understood that Yosef was sending him a direct reminder of the last topic they
had learned together, i.e. the wagons of the princes. But there was a deeper
symbolic message represented by the wagons.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Minchas Oni explains that a person has
two roles to fulfill. On the one hand, he has an individual mission, as the
Gemara says that one must think ‘the world was created for me’ in the sense
that each person must fulfill his role. On the other hand, a person is
obligated to be part of the community, to see himself as part of the public and
be part of their efforts<a href="https://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=5917326813760532431#_ftn6" name="_ftnref6" style="mso-footnote-id: ftn6;" title=""><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="mso-special-character: footnote;"><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">[6]</span></span></span></span></a>.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>One is tasked to fulfill both these
roles. The struggle is maintaining that delicate balance. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>When the princes donated the wagons,
the pasuk states that it was, “One wagon for every two princes and an ox for
each one.”<a href="https://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=5917326813760532431#_ftn7" name="_ftnref7" style="mso-footnote-id: ftn7;" title=""><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="mso-special-character: footnote;"><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">[7]</span></span></span></span></a></span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Seforno explains that, “This was an
indication of the brotherhood existing between them, through which they would
be worthy that the Divine Presence would rest between them…”</span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Each prince brought his own personal
ox on the altar as his own sacrifice. Together with that ox, he partnered with
another prince to donate a wagon to the communal cause.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Yosef was afraid that Yaakov would not
believe the brothers when they told him that he was still alive for two
reasons. Firstly, Yaakov knew that the brothers had feelings of animosity
towards Yosef which had initiated the whole ordeal. Therefore, Yaakov would
never believe that this same Yosef who had been on the brothers’ “Most Wanted”
list was now inviting all of them to peacefully descend to Egypt and be
reunited. Secondly, even if Yosef was truly still alive and well, if he was
living in Egypt for so long, there was no way he was still a proper Jew. Therefore,
he would surely be embarrassed for his holy father to see him in such a state
and would never summon him to come.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>To disprove both of those doubts,
Yosef sent the wagons to symbolize the wagons of the princes. Yosef was
relaying a message to his father that just as there was unconditional love
between the princes though they each retained their own levels of
individuality, so too Yosef was still able to feel a love for them as a
collective group, “the Children of Yaakov”. Also symbolizing the last topic
they learned demonstrated that Yosef had retained his learning and was still a
devout Jew. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Parshas Vayechi marks the end of an
era. Chumash Bereishis closes with a family rapidly developing into a nation. At
this point the tribes could no longer only be individuals. At this point, they
had to learn how to merge into a group called “Klal Yisroel”.</span></div>
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<i><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span></span></i><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">In the world of
sports, it’s been said that the name that it says on the front of a player’s
jersey, is far more important than the name that it says on the back of the
jersey.<a href="https://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=5917326813760532431#_ftn8" name="_ftnref8" style="mso-footnote-id: ftn8;" title=""><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="mso-special-character: footnote;"><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">[8]</span></span></span></span></a> While very player must
strive to play his best, his goal cannot be for his own aggrandizement and accomplishment.
His ultimate goal must be to contribute and to sacrifice for the sake of the
team’s success.<a href="https://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=5917326813760532431#_ftn9" name="_ftnref9" style="mso-footnote-id: ftn9;" title=""><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="mso-special-character: footnote;"><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">[9]</span></span></span></span></a>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>We are all individuals with tremendous
potential and a specific mission. However, we are also part of a “team” called,
“the Jewish people”. Throughout our lives we must seek to use our individual
talents for the sake of our people and for others. That is the ultimate
fulfilment of the blessings of Yaakov Avinu. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS";"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>“</span><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">One wagon for every two princes”</span></div>
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blessing, he blessed <i>them</i>”</span></div>
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<span style="color: #111111; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">Rabbi
Dani Staum LMSW</span></div>
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<span style="color: #111111; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">Rebbe, Heichal HaTorah, Teaneck, NJ</span></div>
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<span style="color: #111111; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">Principal, Ohr Naftali, New Windsor NY</span></div>
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<a href="https://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=5917326813760532431#_ftnref1" name="_ftn1" style="mso-footnote-id: ftn1;" title=""><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="mso-special-character: footnote;"><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">[1]</span></span></span></span></a> This essay
was from the second year that I sent out Stam Torah in 2001/5761</div>
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<a href="https://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=5917326813760532431#_ftnref2" name="_ftn2" style="mso-footnote-id: ftn2;" title=""><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="mso-special-character: footnote;"><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">[2]</span></span></span></span></a>
Bereishis <span style="color: #222222;">49:28</span></div>
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<a href="https://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=5917326813760532431#_ftnref3" name="_ftn3" style="mso-footnote-id: ftn3;" title=""><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="mso-special-character: footnote;"><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">[3]</span></span></span></span></a> <span style="color: #222222;">e.g. “halachti”, “yashavti”</span></div>
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<a href="https://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=5917326813760532431#_ftnref4" name="_ftn4" style="mso-footnote-id: ftn4;" title=""><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="mso-special-character: footnote;"><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">[4]</span></span></span></span></a> See
Bereishis <span style="color: #222222;">45:27</span></div>
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<a href="https://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=5917326813760532431#_ftnref5" name="_ftn5" style="mso-footnote-id: ftn5;" title=""><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="mso-special-character: footnote;"><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">[5]</span></span></span></span></a> <span style="color: #222222;">see Devorim 21:1-9</span></div>
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<a href="https://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=5917326813760532431#_ftnref6" name="_ftn6" style="mso-footnote-id: ftn6;" title=""><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="mso-special-character: footnote;"><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">[6]</span></span></span></span></a> <span style="color: #222222;">see Avos 2:5</span></div>
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<a href="https://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=5917326813760532431#_ftnref7" name="_ftn7" style="mso-footnote-id: ftn7;" title=""><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="mso-special-character: footnote;"><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">[7]</span></span></span></span></a> <span style="color: #222222;">Bamidbar 7:3</span></div>
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<a href="https://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=5917326813760532431#_ftnref8" name="_ftn8" style="mso-footnote-id: ftn8;" title=""><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="mso-special-character: footnote;"><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">[8]</span></span></span></span></a> On the
front it says the team name; on the back it says the individual player’s number
and last name. </div>
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<a href="https://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=5917326813760532431#_ftnref9" name="_ftn9" style="mso-footnote-id: ftn9;" title=""><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="mso-special-character: footnote;"><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">[9]</span></span></span></span></a> It is well-known
that there have been many sports teams comprised of many stars who did not win
a championship. The key to winning is in teamwork and being able to use every
individual’s strength to help the team. </div>
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<span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS";">STAM
TORAH</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS";">PARSHAS
VAYIGASH 5780</span></div>
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<u><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS";">“NEVER
ALONE”<a href="https://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?rinli=1&pli=1&blogID=5917326813760532431#_ftn1" name="_ftnref1" style="mso-footnote-id: ftn1;" title=""><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="mso-special-character: footnote;"><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><u><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">[1]</span></u></span></span></span></a></span></u><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS";"></span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span><i>“One night I had a dream. I was
walking along the beach with the Lord, and scenes from my life flashed across
the sky. In each scene, I noticed two sets of footprints in the sand. One was
mine and one was the Lord's. When the last scene appeared before me, I looked
back at the footprints in the sand, and to my surprise, I noticed that many
times along the path of my life there was only one set of footprints. Furthermore,
I noticed that they were at the lowest and saddest points of my life. I asked
the Lord about it: "Lord, you said that once I decided to follow You, You
would walk with me all the way. But I notice that during the most troublesome
points of my life there is only one set of footprints. I don't understand why
You left my side when I needed You most." The Lord replied "My
precious child, I never left you during your time of trial. Where you only see
one set of footprints, I was carrying you.” (Author unknown)</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>After twenty-two painful years, Yaakov
began his descent to Egypt to reunite with Yosef. The Torah relates that during
his journey, Hashem appeared to Yaakov in a vision at night and proclaimed: “I
am G-d, the G-d of your father; do not fear</span><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "MS Mincho"; mso-bidi-font-family: "MS Mincho";"> </span><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">descending
to Egypt for I will transform you into a great nation. I will descend with you
to Egypt and I will also ascend with you...”<a href="https://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?rinli=1&pli=1&blogID=5917326813760532431#_ftn2" name="_ftnref2" style="mso-footnote-id: ftn2;" title=""><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="mso-special-character: footnote;"><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">[2]</span></span></span></span></a></span><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "MS Mincho"; mso-bidi-font-family: "MS Mincho";"> </span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "MS Mincho"; mso-bidi-font-family: "MS Mincho";"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span></span><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">The Bais Halevi notes that this was
the most profound promise</span><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "MS Mincho"; mso-bidi-font-family: "MS Mincho";"> </span><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">Hashem made to any of
the Patriarchs. Until this pint, all the promises had been regarding the
future. At this point however, when Yaakov was on his way into exile, Hashem
promised him that He would remain with Yaakov and his descendants as long as
they were there. Yaakov’s descendants were destined to encounter numerous
trials and tribulations. But now they had a reassurance that Hashem would always
be there with them.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>At times, the Hand of Hashem is
difficult to discern. Still, this promise assures is that throughout
challenging and painful times His guiding Hand remains with us. The Meshech
Chochmah adds that while Avrohom and Yitzchok never had prophecy at night,
Yaakov did on two occasions.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>The lives of the Avos symbolically
foreshadowed all that would transpire to their descendants in the future<a href="https://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?rinli=1&pli=1&blogID=5917326813760532431#_ftn3" name="_ftnref3" style="mso-footnote-id: ftn3;" title=""><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="mso-special-character: footnote;"><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">[3]</span></span></span></span></a>. Yaakov symbolized exile.
He encountered constant turmoil and it was only though his tremendous
resiliency that he was able to overcome his obstacles. Twice Yaakov descended
into exile and both times, on the way, he had a vision at night. When he was
compelled to flee the wrath of Eisav and seek refuge with Lavan, the Torah<a href="https://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?rinli=1&pli=1&blogID=5917326813760532431#_ftn4" name="_ftnref4" style="mso-footnote-id: ftn4;" title=""><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="mso-special-character: footnote;"><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">[4]</span></span></span></span></a> relates that Yaakov saw a
vision at night in which Hashem vowed to protect Yaakov and provide for his
every need. Then, as he descended to Egypt, he again saw a vision at night<a href="https://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?rinli=1&pli=1&blogID=5917326813760532431#_ftn5" name="_ftnref5" style="mso-footnote-id: ftn5;" title=""><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="mso-special-character: footnote;"><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">[5]</span></span></span></span></a>, when Hashem promised to
remain with Yaakov throughout the duration of the exile.</span><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "MS Mincho"; mso-bidi-font-family: "MS Mincho";"> </span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>It was for this reason that Yaakov
composed Ma'ariv, the night prayer. Yaakov represents the idea that throughout
the vicissitudes of life, Hashem is omnipresent. As Yaakov descended into exile,
he visualized a prophecy of the Divine Presence in Egypt, Auschwitz, and
Siberia.</span><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "MS Mincho"; mso-bidi-font-family: "MS Mincho";"> </span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>A number of years ago, I had the privilege
to meet Mr. Yitzchak Wargon a”h, a Holocaust survivor, whose faith in Hashem
was unwavering and inspiring.<a href="https://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?rinli=1&pli=1&blogID=5917326813760532431#_ftn6" name="_ftnref6" style="mso-footnote-id: ftn6;" title=""><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="mso-special-character: footnote;"><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">[6]</span></span></span></span></a> <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Mr. Wargon was a survivor of the
Buchenwald Concentration camp and, as a Polish Jew, has survived nearly six
years of Nazi brutality.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Mr. Wargon recounted, in vivid detail,
some of his extraordinary stories of survival and escape.</span><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "MS Mincho"; mso-bidi-font-family: "MS Mincho";"> </span><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">Of
the many incredible accounts he shared, one story stood out to me:</span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Two months after the war ended Mr.
Wargon found himself in Berlin, the decimated heart of Nazi-Germany. The city
had been completely leveled by the Allied forces and rubble lay everywhere. A
road was cleared through the destruction to give room for vehicles to pass
through.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>As he was walking down the street, Mr.
Wargon met a Russian soldier who appeared to be Jewish. They engaged in
conversation and Mr. Wargon's hunch proved to be correct. The man was a Polish
Jew named Moshe who had run away from Poland at the outbreak of World War II
and had been drafted into the Russian army. As they conversed, Mr. Wargon
noticed a young German civilian employed by the Allies, gun in hand, pacing back
and forth in front of the mountains of rubble. (Germans who claimed to have no
connection to the Nazi party were allowed to work for the Allies.) Mr. Wargon
inquired from his new friend, Sergeant Moshe, why there was a need for this
German civilian, armed with a rifle, to wander aimlessly around bombed out
buildings? What was he guarding? What was there to protect? Moshe replied
"Because you're a Jew, I will tell you the significance of that pile of
rubble. Underneath the rubble lies Hitler's bunker."</span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Without missing a beat, Mr. Wargon
boldly asked if there was any way he could gain entry into the bunker. Moshe
replied that his superior was coming at twelve noon and he would ask him then.
Sure enough, at exactly twelve o'clock a jeep pulled up with an American,
French, British, and Russian high-ranking officers (after the war a
representative of each army was necessary). Moshe asked his commander for
permission for a fellow Jew to join them and permission was granted.</span><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "MS Mincho"; mso-bidi-font-family: "MS Mincho";"> </span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "MS Mincho"; mso-bidi-font-family: "MS Mincho";"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span></span><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">Mr. Wargon walked behind the soldiers
as they marched to the back of the rubble through a narrow passageway leading
to a descending stairwell. The</span><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "MS Mincho"; mso-bidi-font-family: "MS Mincho";"> </span><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">passageway was so
narrow that only one person could fit through at a time. They walked,
single-file, down the stairs until they were two stories below street level.
Above them was five meters of solid concrete, completely secluding the bunker
from the world above. Even a powerful bomb could not penetrate the bunker. Huge
air pumps and electrical generators were prepared to pump in fresh air in case
of a gas attack.</span><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "MS Mincho"; mso-bidi-font-family: "MS Mincho";"> </span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "MS Mincho"; mso-bidi-font-family: "MS Mincho";"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span></span><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">Mr. Wargon began to feel dizzy as he
noticed numerous passageways going in every direction. Name plates hung outside
offices with names of infamous Nazis such as "Herr Gobbels",
"Herr Goering", "Herr Himmler”. In the corner, he saw a room
marked off with the words "Der Fuhrer" the room had been Hitler's
private office.</span><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "MS Mincho"; mso-bidi-font-family: "MS Mincho";"> </span><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">As they were walking there was. A
powerful gong sound that rang out. Mr. Wargon panicked and asked Moshe what
happened. Moshe replied that it was the lunch bell. When Mr. Wargon asked how
he could get out, Moshe smiled and replied that Mr. Wargon was his guest and he
would eat with him. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>They walked down a long passageway
until they reached the dining hall.</span><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "MS Mincho"; mso-bidi-font-family: "MS Mincho";"> </span><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">The long table was
laid out with exquisite cutlery made of pure gold along with crystal glasses. The
soldiers sat in order of rank with the commander sitting at the head. As each
soldier took his place at the table, he lifted his glass of water and pronounced
a toast to Truman, Churchill, and Stalin. Not wanting to be left out, Mr.
Wargon raised his glass and toasted his glass to G-d, and gulped down its
contents thirstily. As soon as the liquid entered his mouth, he realized that
it wasn’t water, but 192 proof Russian vodka. Five minutes later the room was spinning,
and Mr. Wargon desperately called out to Moshe. Moshe looked at him in</span><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "MS Mincho"; mso-bidi-font-family: "MS Mincho";"> </span><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">frustration,
"You don't know what problems you're causing me. Hold on to the
table." Moshe went to seek the advice of his commander. The commander
looked at Mr. Wargon quizzically and motioned for Moshe to take Mr. Wargon to a
side room to sleep it off.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>It was about 8 p.m. when Mr.
Wargon woke up. When he opened his eyes, he realized that he was lying on a
couch and Moshe and the commander were pointing at him. All of a sudden, the
commander burst into uncontrollable laughter. Moshe walked over to Mr. Wargon
and stood in front of him. "Do you understand what the commander
said?" Mr. Wargon shook his head, "Of course not. I don't understand</span><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "MS Mincho"; mso-bidi-font-family: "MS Mincho";"> </span><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">Russian."
Moshe looked at him with a glint in his eye and remarked "Do you know
who's couch you were sleeping on? The couch of Adolph Hitler himself!"</span><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "MS Mincho"; mso-bidi-font-family: "MS Mincho";"> </span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "MS Mincho"; mso-bidi-font-family: "MS Mincho";"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span></span><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">After concluding the story, Mr.
Wargon told me that he had a few pieces of Hitler's cutlery that came from the
dining room of the bunker that he took with him. Engraved on the front is the
Nazi symbol - a swastika and an eagle. The words "<i>Kanzlei des Fuhrers</i>-
Office of the Fuhrer" is engraved on the back. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Mr. Wargon related that years earlier
when his son Moishe was a young boy, he was looking around the breakfront and
found the cutlery in a box. Innocently, he placed it onto the neatly set
Shabbos table. Mr. Wargon immediately threw it off the table and sternly
rebuked his son: "Such an impure item should never be placed on a holy
Jewish table.”</span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span> It’s incredible to think that
merely two months after Hitler committed suicide and was defeated, a
concentration camp survivor slept on his couch. I also thought it was
incredibly ironic that the very cutlery that Hitler had used ended up on a holy
Shabbos table, even if only for a moment.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>This was the fulfillment of Hashem’s promise
to Yaakov that he would never forsake him. In the most desperate and painful
times, when it seems like we are lost, the hand of Hashem looms in the
background.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Indeed, a Jew is never alone!</span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>“I will descend with you </span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 2;"> </span>and I will also ascend with you”</span></div>
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<div style="background: white; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in; text-align: justify;">
<span style="color: #111111; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">Rabbi
Dani Staum LMSW</span></div>
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<span style="color: #111111; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">Rebbe, Heichal HaTorah, Teaneck, NJ</span></div>
<div style="background: white; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in; text-align: justify;">
<span style="color: #111111; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">Principal, Ohr Naftali, New Windsor NY</span></div>
<div style="background: white; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in; text-align: justify;">
<span style="color: black; mso-color-alt: windowtext;"><a href="http://www.stamtorah.info/"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">www.stamtorah.info</span></a></span><span style="color: #111111; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"> </span><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS";"></span></div>
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<a href="https://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?rinli=1&pli=1&blogID=5917326813760532431#_ftnref1" name="_ftn1" style="mso-footnote-id: ftn1;" title=""><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="mso-special-character: footnote;"><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">[1]</span></span></span></span></a> This essay
was from the second year that I sent out Stam Torah in 2001/5761</div>
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<a href="https://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?rinli=1&pli=1&blogID=5917326813760532431#_ftnref2" name="_ftn2" style="mso-footnote-id: ftn2;" title=""><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="mso-special-character: footnote;"><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">[2]</span></span></span></span></a>
Bereishis <span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">46:3-4</span></div>
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<a href="https://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?rinli=1&pli=1&blogID=5917326813760532431#_ftnref3" name="_ftn3" style="mso-footnote-id: ftn3;" title=""><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="mso-special-character: footnote;"><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">[3]</span></span></span></span></a> <span dir="RTL" lang="HE" style="mso-bidi-language: HE;">מעשה אבות סימן לבנים</span><span style="mso-bidi-language: HE;"></span></div>
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<a href="https://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?rinli=1&pli=1&blogID=5917326813760532431#_ftnref4" name="_ftn4" style="mso-footnote-id: ftn4;" title=""><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="mso-special-character: footnote;"><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">[4]</span></span></span></span></a>
Bereishis <span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">28:11</span></div>
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<a href="https://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?rinli=1&pli=1&blogID=5917326813760532431#_ftnref5" name="_ftn5" style="mso-footnote-id: ftn5;" title=""><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="mso-special-character: footnote;"><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">[5]</span></span></span></span></a> Ibid <span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">46:2</span></div>
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<a href="https://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?rinli=1&pli=1&blogID=5917326813760532431#_ftnref6" name="_ftn6" style="mso-footnote-id: ftn6;" title=""><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="mso-special-character: footnote;"><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">[6]</span></span></span></span></a> Mr.
Wargon’s grandsons, Avi and Yossi Wargon, were campers and friends of mine from
Camp Dora Golding. I originally met Mr. Wargon at Yossi’s bar mitzvah in August
2000. Thanks to the efforts of his devoted son, R’ Moishe, I was subsequently
able to arrange for Mr. Wargon to speak at our shul – Kehillat New Hempstead,
in November 2011. At that time, Mr. Wargon brought the cutlery mentioned at the
end of this story. Mr. Wargon passed away a few years ago. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS";">STAM
TORAH</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: .5in;">
<span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS";">PARSHAS
MIKETZ/CHANUKAH 5780</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: .5in;">
<u><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS";">“ON
ME!”<a href="https://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=5917326813760532431#_ftn1" name="_ftnref1" style="mso-footnote-id: ftn1;" title=""><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="mso-special-character: footnote;"><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><u><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">[1]</span></u></span></span></span></a></span></u><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS";"></span></div>
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<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-indent: .5in;">
<i><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS";">In his book, <u>Echoes of the Maggid</u>,
Rabbi Paysach Krohn recounts the story of a fourteen-year-old girl named Esther
Haas who was forced on one of the Nazi’s infamous death marches. Beaten,
overworked, and malnourished from the time spent in the Concentration Camp, she
was feeble, and her strength was ebbing away. </span></i></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-indent: .5in;">
<i><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS";">She felt she couldn’t go on and she
collapsed. A moment later the figure of a Nazi loomed over her and mercilessly
barked, "Will you walk to the barracks?" Esther meekly replied, "I
want to work for the Reich". The Nazi was unimpressed. "If you want
to work, then get up now. Otherwise you are dead right here! We have no use for
weak people." Esther desperately tried to move but she couldn’t. She waited
with bated breath knowing that at any moment she would become another name on
the Nazi’s endless list of martyrs. </span></i></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-indent: .5in;">
<i><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS";">Then suddenly Esther felt herself walking.
From out of nowhere she felt a surge of strength and was able to walk back to
the barracks and collapse into the arms of her shocked and teary-eyed comrades.
Even after the war ended and Esther was liberated, she couldn’t explain from
where she drew the strength to get up and continue walking. </span></i></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-indent: .5in;">
<i><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS";">After the war, Esther related: "The
Nazis convinced us that every girl in the world was imprisoned in Concentration
Camps worldwide. We did not know that in Britain, America, and Eretz Yisroel,
Jews were still free. Every night I recited the same prayer: ‘Hashem, help me
get out alive and I promise You, I will get married, have a family, and raise
my children as devout Jews. The Jewish nation will revitalize itself through
me. This is my promise, if You will only give me the chance.’"</span></i></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-indent: .5in;">
<i><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS";"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Rabbi Krohn commented to Mrs. Haas that her
pledge was similar to the words of King Yeshayahu who, upon recognizing the
devastation and desolation of Torah in Eretz Yisroel at the end of the first
Temple era, stood up and proclaimed, "Alay l’hakim- It is incumbent upon
me to uphold it (i.e. the Torah)"<a href="https://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=5917326813760532431#_ftn2" name="_ftnref2" style="mso-footnote-id: ftn2;" title=""><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="mso-special-character: footnote;"><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">[2]</span></b></span></span></span></a>.
He then began a wave of unprecedented repentance throughout the country until
his untimely death. Rabbi Krohn concluded that perhaps it was the merit of her
feeling "Alay l’hakim" that made her worthy of being saved.</span></i></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-indent: .5in;">
<span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS";"><br />
<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>After Yosef
finally revealed himself to his brothers in parshas Vayigash and they reported
the news back to Yaakov, Yaakov prepared himself to descend to Egypt to reunite
with his long-lost son. Before leaving, the pasuk states, “Yehudah he sent
before him to Goshen, to instruct ahead of him in Goshen."<a href="https://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=5917326813760532431#_ftn3" name="_ftnref3" style="mso-footnote-id: ftn3;" title=""><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="mso-special-character: footnote;"><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">[3]</span></span></span></span></a>
Rashi explains that Yehuda was sent ahead to establish a yeshiva in Goshen from
which law and instructions would be taught. </span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-indent: .5in;">
<span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS";"> Why was Yehuda, of
all the tribes, chosen to be the one to establish the Yeshiva in Goshen? Aside
from the fact that Reuven was the eldest, Shimon’s descendants were destined to
teach children Torah and Levi’s descendants were the Kohanim and Levi’im. In addition,
Yissachar was blessed to sit and learn with tenacity and devotion. Would it not
have been more appropriate for one of them to establish the Yeshiva? </span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-indent: .5in;">
<span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS";">The Mishna<a href="https://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=5917326813760532431#_ftn4" name="_ftnref4" style="mso-footnote-id: ftn4;" title=""><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="mso-special-character: footnote;"><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">[4]</span></span></span></span></a>
teaches that at the age of thirteen, a Jewish male becomes obligated in all commandments.
The Rav MiBartenura explains that the source of this law is derived from Shimon
and Levi about whom the pasuk<a href="https://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=5917326813760532431#_ftn5" name="_ftnref5" style="mso-footnote-id: ftn5;" title=""><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="mso-special-character: footnote;"><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">[5]</span></span></span></span></a>
refers to as men when they killed out the city of Shechem, although they were
merely thirteen years old at the time.</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-indent: .5in;">
<span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS";">After they had killed out the city, Yaakov was
afraid that there would be reprisals from the surrounding nations who would avenge
the massacre of Shechem.<a href="https://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=5917326813760532431#_ftn6" name="_ftnref6" style="mso-footnote-id: ftn6;" title=""><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="mso-special-character: footnote;"><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">[6]</span></span></span></span></a>
Yaakov viewed their act as impulsive and imprudent. If so, why do we learn this
fundamental concept concerning a child becoming bar mitzvah from this act of
Shimon and Levi? </span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-indent: .5in;">
<span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS";">The answer is based on why a thirteen-year-old
boy has a different halachic status than a twelve-year-old boy. The Torah views
a thirteen-year-old boy as being responsible enough to feel the yoke of Heaven on
his shoulder, and that is why he is obligated to perform all mitzvos. </span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-indent: .5in;">
<span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS";">The Gemara<a href="https://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=5917326813760532431#_ftn7" name="_ftnref7" style="mso-footnote-id: ftn7;" title=""><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="mso-special-character: footnote;"><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">[7]</span></span></span></span></a>
states: "Greater is the one who performs a precept that he was commanded
to do than one who performs a precept without having been commanded to do
so." Prima facie, this seems strange; isn’t it a greater expression of
love to do something without having been asked? </span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-indent: .5in;">
<span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS";">Ritva explains that when one is commanded
to do something, he immediately feels a desire to not do it. We innately want independence
and don’t like being instructed what to do. Therefore, it is harder to fulfill
one’s obligations than to go beyond the call of duty. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-indent: .5in;">
<span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS";"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Rabbi
Shmuel Rozovsky zt’l explained that the only difference between an act
performed by one who was instructed to do so, and one not instructed to do so is
in the attitude and mindset. One who has an obligation feels a sense
responsibility and therefore, it weighs down on his conscience until he
fulfills his obligation. One who is not obligated however, doesn’t feel that is
incumbent on him to act. </span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-indent: .6in;">
<span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS";">Until the age of thirteen, the Torah does
not view a child as being mature enough to bear that yoke and to feel that
burden of responsibility. When the child reaches thirteen however, he is mature
enough to be responsible and have a sense of obligation. The Torah derives this
distinction from Shimon and Levi. Their action may have been rash and improper,
but it was the result of a feeling of deep responsibility to stand up for the
honor of their sister. What separates the men from the boys (literally) is having
that sense of responsibility. </span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-indent: .6in;">
<span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS";"><br />
<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span> When Yosef
demanded that Binyamin be brought down to Egypt, Yaakov was crestfallen. He refused
to allow Binyamin to go with them, even when Reuven placed the lives of his
sons on the line. It was only when Yehuda boldly proclaimed, “I will guarantee
him; of my own hand you can demand him. If I do not bring him back to you and
stand him before you, then I will have sinned before you for all time."<a href="https://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=5917326813760532431#_ftn8" name="_ftnref8" style="mso-footnote-id: ftn8;" title=""><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="mso-special-character: footnote;"><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">[8]</span></span></span></span></a>
With that statement, Yehuda put everything on the line, including his share in
the eternal world, as a guarantee that Binyamin would return home safely. Only
then did Yaakov relent.</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-indent: .6in;">
<span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS";">In order to build and establish houses of
Torah study, one must have a deep sense of mission and be willing to accept
responsibility. One can possess the sharpest mind and the greatest drive for
learning but if he cannot state with conviction, "<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Alay l’hakim</i>- It is incumbent upon me to establish it," he
will never be successful in building a house of Torah study. </span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-indent: .6in;">
<span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS";">It was specifically Yehuda who was chosen
to establish the Yeshiva in Goshen
because Yaakov knew Yehuda was a person of responsibility. This is also the
reason why the monarchy and the eventual birth of Moshiach descend from Yehuda.
A monarch must bear the responsibility of his entire kingdom which Yehuda
fostered and transmitted to his progeny.</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-indent: .6in;">
<span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS";"><br />
<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>During the
period of the Greek occupation of Eretz Yisroel, it was only the minority who
stubbornly refused to forsake the ways of their forefathers and tenaciously
clung to the Torah and its teachings who suffered the oppression and torture of
the Greeks.<a href="https://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=5917326813760532431#_ftn9" name="_ftnref9" style="mso-footnote-id: ftn9;" title=""><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="mso-special-character: footnote;"><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">[9]</span></span></span></span></a>
</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-indent: .6in;">
<span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS";">The miracle of Chanukah was the result of
the loyalists who had a feeling of, "<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Alaynu
L’hakim".</i> They were ready to die for that mission. It’s that
unyielding sense of mission and responsibility that we celebrate on Chanukah. </span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS";"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>“I will guarantee him”</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS";"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>“They established these eight days of
Chanukah”</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-indent: .6in;">
<br /></div>
<div style="background: white; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in; text-align: justify;">
<span style="color: #111111; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">Rabbi
Dani Staum LMSW</span></div>
<div style="background: white; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in; text-align: justify;">
<span style="color: #111111; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">Rebbe, Heichal HaTorah, Teaneck, NJ</span></div>
<div style="background: white; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in; text-align: justify;">
<span style="color: #111111; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">Principal, Ohr Naftali, New Windsor NY</span></div>
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<a href="https://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=5917326813760532431#_ftnref1" name="_ftn1" style="mso-footnote-id: ftn1;" title=""><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="mso-special-character: footnote;"><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">[1]</span></span></span></span></a> This essay
was taken from the book “Stam Torah: Perspectives and Reflections on Chanukah
and Purim” which I was privileged to publish a few years ago.</div>
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<a href="https://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=5917326813760532431#_ftnref2" name="_ftn2" style="mso-footnote-id: ftn2;" title=""><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="mso-special-character: footnote;"><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">[2]</span></span></span></span></a> See Melachim
II, Chapter 23</div>
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<a href="https://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=5917326813760532431#_ftnref3" name="_ftn3" style="mso-footnote-id: ftn3;" title=""><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="mso-special-character: footnote;"><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">[3]</span></span></span></span></a>
Bereishis 46:28</div>
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<a href="https://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=5917326813760532431#_ftnref4" name="_ftn4" style="mso-footnote-id: ftn4;" title=""><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="mso-special-character: footnote;"><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">[4]</span></span></span></span></a> Avos
5:21</div>
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<a href="https://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=5917326813760532431#_ftnref5" name="_ftn5" style="mso-footnote-id: ftn5;" title=""><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="mso-special-character: footnote;"><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">[5]</span></span></span></span></a> Bereishis
34:25</div>
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<a href="https://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=5917326813760532431#_ftnref6" name="_ftn6" style="mso-footnote-id: ftn6;" title=""><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="mso-special-character: footnote;"><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">[6]</span></span></span></span></a>
Bereishis 34:30</div>
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<a href="https://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=5917326813760532431#_ftnref7" name="_ftn7" style="mso-footnote-id: ftn7;" title=""><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="mso-special-character: footnote;"><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">[7]</span></span></span></span></a> Kiddushin
31a</div>
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<a href="https://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=5917326813760532431#_ftnref8" name="_ftn8" style="mso-footnote-id: ftn8;" title=""><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="mso-special-character: footnote;"><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">[8]</span></span></span></span></a>
Bereishis 43:9</div>
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<a href="https://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=5917326813760532431#_ftnref9" name="_ftn9" style="mso-footnote-id: ftn9;" title=""><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="mso-special-character: footnote;"><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">[9]</span></span></span></span></a> The tragic
and painful truth was that most Jews Hellenized and chose to submit to the
Greek culture. The Maccabees had to fight against the Hellenists as well.<span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS";"> </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS";">STAM
TORAH</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS";">PARSHAS
VAYESHEV 5780</span></div>
<h1 style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS";">“THE
DREAMERS”<a href="https://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?rinli=1&pli=1&blogID=5917326813760532431#_ftn1" name="_ftnref1" style="mso-footnote-id: ftn1;" title=""><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="mso-special-character: footnote;"><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><u><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">[1]</span></u></span></span></span></a></span></h1>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-language: HE;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span></span><i><span style="color: black; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-color-alt: windowtext;">As
World War II raged in Europe, Asia, and Africa, the Ponovezher Rav, Rabbi Yosef
Kahaneman zt’l, stood atop a barren hill in B’nei Brak and announced his plans
to construct a large Yeshiva, which would eventually be surrounded by a
bustling Torah community. Those who heard his grandiose ideas brushed him off
and said, "Rabbi, you’re dreaming!" The Ponovezher Rav replied,
"I may be dreaming but I am not sleeping!"</span></i><i><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS";"></span></i></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS";"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><br />
<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>In Chumash
Bereishis, there is a recurring theme of dreams. In parshas Lech Lecha, G-d
revealed Himself to Avrohom Avinu in a dream, showing him visions of the future
exile and redemption of his descendants. In parshas Vayetzei, as Yaakov was traveling
to the home of his deceitful uncle Lavan, he envisioned a ladder with angels
ascending and descending its rungs. In parshas Miketz the Torah describes at
length the dreams of Pharaoh, which foretold the future of Egypt. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS";">Included, were the dreams of Yosef in
parshas Vayeshev that he shared with his brothers and his father. The brothers
saw Yosef’s dreams as a threat, and they felt subtle jealousy and enmity. Those
deep-rooted feelings were the catalyst of his lonely and tragic descent to
Egypt. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS";">Not realizing the severity of the
situation, Yaakov dispatched Yosef to seek the welfare of his brothers and to
report back to him. When the brothers saw Yosef approaching in the distance they
convened and plotted, “So now, come and let us kill him, and let us throw him
into one of the pits; and we will say, ‘A wild beast devoured him’. And we
shall see what will become of his dreams.”<a href="https://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?rinli=1&pli=1&blogID=5917326813760532431#_ftn2" name="_ftnref2" style="mso-footnote-id: ftn2;" title=""><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="mso-special-character: footnote;"><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">[2]</span></span></span></span></a>
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<span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS";">Rashi notes that it was not the brothers who
uttered the words ‘and we shall see what will become of his dreams’. Rather it
was G-d Himself, as it were. It was as if He responded, "You think you
will destroy his dreams by ridding yourselves of him, ultimately, you will
bring about their fulfillment.”</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS";">The Jewish people have long survived because
of a dream. To remain a Torah-Jew in a world that stands in stark contrast to its
values and morals is a formidable challenge. Yet, throughout the generations,
we have persevered because we have maintained those dreams. Our exile has included
many utterances by our foes – verbal or not - of, <i>"</i>So now, come and
let us kill them." We have endured because G-d has always countered their
call by stating, "And we shall see what will become of his dreams. You
will see that your schemes and machinations will only preserve the people you
seek to eradicate.” </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS";"> When the Satmar Rebbe zt’l instructed
his Chassidim in America to retain their Chassidic garb in the spiritual
wilderness of America, he was dreaming. When Rabbi Aharon Kotler zt’l arrived
in Lakewood N.J. and founded a yeshiva for a few young men to devote their days
to uninterrupted Torah study, he was dreaming. When the Lubavitcher Rebbe zt’l
sent out emissaries to all corners of the earth to disseminate Torah, he was
dreaming. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS";">They were all dreaming, but they were not
sleeping. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS";">We continue to thrive today because of the
dreams and persistence of our forbearers. The brothers understood that the
dreams of Yosef were not merely superficial visions that would fade. They realized
that Yosef’s dreams were tantamount to prophecy and therefore they felt
threatened by them.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS";">The Kotzker Rebbe points out that when the
Torah relates the two dreams of Pharaoh<a href="https://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?rinli=1&pli=1&blogID=5917326813760532431#_ftn3" name="_ftnref3" style="mso-footnote-id: ftn3;" title=""><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="mso-special-character: footnote;"><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">[3]</span></span></span></span></a>,
it says that Pharaoh awoke after the first dream<a href="https://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?rinli=1&pli=1&blogID=5917326813760532431#_ftn4" name="_ftnref4" style="mso-footnote-id: ftn4;" title=""><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="mso-special-character: footnote;"><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">[4]</span></span></span></span></a>,
and then he went back to sleep and had a second dream. When the Torah relates
the dream of Yaakov on Mount Moriah<a href="https://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?rinli=1&pli=1&blogID=5917326813760532431#_ftn5" name="_ftnref5" style="mso-footnote-id: ftn5;" title=""><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="mso-special-character: footnote;"><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">[5]</span></span></span></span></a>
however, it says that Yaakov awoke and declared that he had not realized the
holiness of his surroundings. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS";">The Rebbe explained that the Torah subtly alludes
to the underlying difference between a great individual and a failure. A great
person “wakes up” after having a dream he analyzes it, seeks out its meaning
and devotes himself to its fulfilment. One who is a failure on the other hand,
dreams throughout his life but never seeks to bring his dreams to fruition. He
procrastinates by “going back to sleep”, allowing his dreams to wither away. </span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-indent: .6in;">
<span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS";">The Torah repeats the dreams in chumash
Bereishis to demonstrate that our dreams are the foundation of success. If one
wants to accomplish anything in life, he must first have a dream, from which he
can forge a path toward its fruition.</span></div>
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<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-indent: .6in;">
<span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS";"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The
She’iltos<a href="https://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?rinli=1&pli=1&blogID=5917326813760532431#_ftn6" name="_ftnref6" style="mso-footnote-id: ftn6;" title=""><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="mso-special-character: footnote;"><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">[6]</span></span></span></span></a>
quotes a halachic opinion that one should light the Chanukah candles on the
left side of the doorway. This way he will be surrounded by mitzvos; the
mezuzah hangs on the doorpost on his right side, the Chanukah candles shine on
his left side, and he stands in the middle donned in his tzitzis. </span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-indent: .6in;">
<span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS";">What is the connection between these three
unique mitzvos?</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-indent: .6in;">
<span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS";"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>These three mitzvos represent the three tools
a Jew must possess in order to remain dedicated to Torah: The mitzvah of
tzitzis represents the concept of always keeping one’s goals and aspirations in
focus. In regard to the mitzvah of tzitzis the pasuk states, "It shall
constitute tzitzis for you, that you may see and remember all the commandments
of Hashem and perform them; and not stray after your heart and after your eyes
after which you stray."<a href="https://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?rinli=1&pli=1&blogID=5917326813760532431#_ftn7" name="_ftnref7" style="mso-footnote-id: ftn7;" title=""><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="mso-special-character: footnote;"><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">[7]</span></span></span></span></a>
The mitzvah of mezuzah represents the idea that one must always be steadfast
and unyielding to his convictions and dreams. The blessing recited when one
affixes a mezuzah on his door is, "<i>Likvoah mezuzah</i>- To set up a
mezuzah." The mezuzah remains perched on the door and does not budge, affording
spiritual protection for the home.</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-indent: .6in;">
<span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS";"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Finally,
the mitzvah of lighting the Chanukah candles represents the concept of always
seeking to improve and rise to greater heights. No other mitzvah, Biblical or Rabbinic,
possesses such varying degrees in regard to its fulfillment as the mitzvah of
lighting the Chanukah candles. The actual obligation is merely to light one
candle each night for the entire household.<a href="https://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?rinli=1&pli=1&blogID=5917326813760532431#_ftn8" name="_ftnref8" style="mso-footnote-id: ftn8;" title=""><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="mso-special-character: footnote;"><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">[8]</span></span></span></span></a>
Our custom that every member of the house lights the Menorah, adding another
light corresponding to the night of Chanukah, is the fulfillment of “<i>hiddur
mitzvah</i>- beautifying the mitzvah”. This represents the attitude a Jew strives
for – not to be satisfied with merely fulfilling his obligations to the letter
of the law. Rather, he seeks to enhance each mitzvah, performing them with joy
and alacrity. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS";">In our time we are still challenged by enemies,
internal and external, who seek to eradicate that dream and snuff out our inner
flame. We continue to fulfill the dream of our national mission, with the
knowledge that our flame will never be extinguished. The miracle of the candles
burning despite the odds then, continues and will continue until the end of
time. </span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-indent: .6in;">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-indent: .6in;">
<span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS";">“So now, come and let us kill them”</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-indent: .6in;">
<span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS";">"We shall see what will become of his
dreams". </span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-indent: .6in;">
<span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS";">Indeed!</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-indent: .6in;">
<br /></div>
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<br /></div>
<div style="background: white; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in; text-align: justify;">
<span style="color: #111111; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">Rabbi
Dani Staum LMSW</span></div>
<div style="background: white; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in; text-align: justify;">
<span style="color: #111111; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">Rebbe, Heichal HaTorah, Teaneck, NJ</span></div>
<div style="background: white; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in; text-align: justify;">
<span style="color: #111111; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">Principal, Ohr Naftali, New Windsor NY</span></div>
<br /><div style="mso-element: footnote-list;">
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<hr align="left" size="1" width="33%" />
<div id="ftn1" style="mso-element: footnote;">
<div class="MsoFootnoteText">
<a href="https://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?rinli=1&pli=1&blogID=5917326813760532431#_ftnref1" name="_ftn1" style="mso-footnote-id: ftn1;" title=""><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="mso-special-character: footnote;"><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">[1]</span></span></span></span></a> This essay
was taken from the book “Stam Torah: Perspectives and Reflections on Chanukah
and Purim” which I was privileged to publish a few years ago. </div>
</div>
<div id="ftn2" style="mso-element: footnote;">
<div class="MsoFootnoteText">
<a href="https://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?rinli=1&pli=1&blogID=5917326813760532431#_ftnref2" name="_ftn2" style="mso-footnote-id: ftn2;" title=""><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="mso-special-character: footnote;"><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">[2]</span></span></span></span></a>
Bereishis 37:20</div>
</div>
<div id="ftn3" style="mso-element: footnote;">
<div class="MsoFootnoteText">
<a href="https://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?rinli=1&pli=1&blogID=5917326813760532431#_ftnref3" name="_ftn3" style="mso-footnote-id: ftn3;" title=""><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="mso-special-character: footnote;"><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">[3]</span></span></span></span></a> Parshas
Miketz</div>
</div>
<div id="ftn4" style="mso-element: footnote;">
<div class="MsoFootnoteText">
<a href="https://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?rinli=1&pli=1&blogID=5917326813760532431#_ftnref4" name="_ftn4" style="mso-footnote-id: ftn4;" title=""><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="mso-special-character: footnote;"><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">[4]</span></span></span></span></a> Bereishis
41:5</div>
</div>
<div id="ftn5" style="mso-element: footnote;">
<div class="MsoFootnoteText">
<a href="https://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?rinli=1&pli=1&blogID=5917326813760532431#_ftnref5" name="_ftn5" style="mso-footnote-id: ftn5;" title=""><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="mso-special-character: footnote;"><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">[5]</span></span></span></span></a> parshas
Vayeitzei</div>
</div>
<div id="ftn6" style="mso-element: footnote;">
<div class="MsoFootnoteText">
<a href="https://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?rinli=1&pli=1&blogID=5917326813760532431#_ftnref6" name="_ftn6" style="mso-footnote-id: ftn6;" title=""><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="mso-special-character: footnote;"><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">[6]</span></span></span></span></a> authored
by Rav Hai Gaon</div>
</div>
<div id="ftn7" style="mso-element: footnote;">
<div class="MsoFootnoteText">
<a href="https://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?rinli=1&pli=1&blogID=5917326813760532431#_ftnref7" name="_ftn7" style="mso-footnote-id: ftn7;" title=""><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="mso-special-character: footnote;"><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">[7]</span></span></span></span></a> Bamidbar
15:39</div>
</div>
<div id="ftn8" style="mso-element: footnote;">
<div class="MsoFootnoteText">
<a href="https://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?rinli=1&pli=1&blogID=5917326813760532431#_ftnref8" name="_ftn8" style="mso-footnote-id: ftn8;" title=""><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="mso-special-character: footnote;"><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">[8]</span></span></span></span></a> See
Shabbos 21b</div>
</div>
</div>
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<span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS";">“STAM
TORAH”</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS";">PARSHAS
VAYISHLACH 5780</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS";">“WHAT’S
IN A NAME?”</span></h1>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-language: HE;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Rabbi Elya
Ber Wachtfogel related that over sixty years ago his father, Rabbi Nosson zt”l,
recounted the following:</span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-language: HE;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>During the
early days of Bais Medrash Govoha in Lakewood, one of the talmidim related that
he had an intriguing dream. In his dream, he was informed that Moshiach was in
a room just up ahead. When he went to the room and looked inside, he saw that
Moshiach was sleeping. Standing next to him was Rabbi Akiva Eiger trying to
shake him awake, but Moshiach wouldn’t budge. Then the Chasam Sofer entered and
he too tried unsuccessfully to rouse Moshiach. The last one to enter was Rabbi
Aharon Kotler (who was still alive at the time of the dream), but he too was
unsuccessful.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-language: HE;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>There were
a few yeshiva students who then walked into the room, one of whom was holding a
basketball because they were playing ball during <i>bain hesedarim</i>. One of
the other bochurim was holding a gemara and he told his friends that they had
to put away the ball because it was time to learn. As they were leaving, they
too tried to wake up Moshiach. As soon, as they touched his shoulder he
immediately stood up.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-language: HE;"> After finally gathering his
family and leaving the home of Lavan, Yaakov geared up for his epic
confrontation with his estranged brother, Eisav. But the evening before that
occurred, Yaakov crossed the river alone and was confronted by the angel of
Eisav.</span></div>
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<i><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-language: HE;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>“Yaakov
was left alone, and a man wrestled with him until the break of dawn. When he
perceived that he could not overcome him, he struck the ball of his thighbone…
Then he said, "Let me go, for the dawn has broken." And he said,
"I will not let you go unless you have blessed me." He said to him,
"What is your name?" He said, "Yaakov". He said, "No
longer will it be said that your name is Yaakov, but Yisroel, for you have
striven with the divine and with men and you have overcome." Then Yaakov
inquired, and he said, "Tell me please, what is your name." And he
said, "Why is it that you ask my name?" And he blessed him there."<a href="https://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=5917326813760532431#_ftn1" name="_ftnref1" style="mso-footnote-id: ftn1;" title=""><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="mso-special-character: footnote;"><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-language: HE; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">[1]</span></b></span></span></span></a></span></i></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-language: HE;"> The commentators note that the confrontation
of Yaakov and the angel of Eisav is symbolic of our eternal struggle with our
evil inclination. Kli Yakar explains that the confrontation of Yaakov with the
angel of Eisav transpired at night, when Yaakov was alone and vulnerable. This
is one of the greatest tactics of the Yetzer Hara. When one is feeling lowly
and lonely, his evil inclination capitalizes on that vulnerability. It is
specifically when one feels insignificant when one is in greatest peril of
falling prey to sin. Conversely, when one feels upbeat, analogous to the
shining sun, one has more strength to resist temptation and negative
influences.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-language: HE;"> When the angel asked Yaakov what
his name was, Yaakov immediately replied. Why did the angel refuse to
reciprocate? In addition, why was it important for Yaakov to know the angel’s
name anyway?</span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-language: HE;"> Rabbi Leib Chasman zt’l explains
that the name of a person reflects their inner essence and strength.<a href="https://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=5917326813760532431#_ftn2" name="_ftnref2" style="mso-footnote-id: ftn2;" title=""><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="mso-special-character: footnote;"><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-language: HE; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">[2]</span></span></span></span></a></span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-language: HE;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>When
Yaakov asked the angel for its name, he was asking about his essence; his
energy source and objective. Being that this angel was the evil inclination
incarnate, understanding what “makes him tick” is vital for us to understand.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-language: HE;"> In overcoming the angel, Yaakov
reached a new level of greatness and, therefore, the angel gave him a new name
that incorporated and reflected his newfound status. The name Yisrael connoted
that he had "struggled against men and angels and had overcome".
After his own name was changed, Yaakov asked the angel what his name - the
source of his energy - is. The angel answered Yaakov’s question. He essentially
replied, "My name is: "Why do you ask my name? That is my title and
essence. Do you know how I lure people to sin? By confusing them and convincing
them not to think too much or sufficiently analyze the situation. I thrive on
gray areas and lack of clarity. Don’t ask what my name is! Just do it! You’ll
worry about the repercussions later! That is my name!”</span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-language: HE;"> When Yaakov struggled with the
angel and overcame him, there was one casualty - Yaakov’s thigh was dislocated.
As a result, in commemoration of that encounter, we are prohibited to eat the <i>gid
hanashe</i>, the sciatic nerve. The gemara<a href="https://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=5917326813760532431#_ftn3" name="_ftnref3" style="mso-footnote-id: ftn3;" title=""><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="mso-special-character: footnote;"><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-language: HE; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">[3]</span></span></span></span></a> records a dispute whether the
<i>gid hanashe</i> has any taste. The gemara concludes that it is tasteless.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-language: HE;"> Rabbi Avigdor Nebenzhal shlita,
Rabbi of the Old City of Yerushalyim, explained that there is a great symbolic
message in the prohibition of eating the tasteless <i>gid hanashe</i>. We
maintain a mistaken illusion that our evil inclination wants us to enjoy life
and ‘live it up’. In truth however, our evil inclination is our foremost enemy.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-language: HE;"> Chovas Halvavos<a href="https://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=5917326813760532431#_ftn4" name="_ftnref4" style="mso-footnote-id: ftn4;" title=""><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="mso-special-character: footnote;"><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-language: HE; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">[4]</span></span></span></span></a> explains that our evil
inclination wants to strip us of all enjoyment, gain and pleasure - in this
world and in the next world. However, he understands that he will not be able
to convince us to destroy ourselves completely. He reasons that if there is a
choice, he would rather goad us to live it up in this world if doing so will
get us to forfeit part of our portion in the World to Come. But when he has the
opportunity to cause us not to enjoy this world, he does that too.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-language: HE;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Rabbi
Yaakov Kamenetsky zt’l illustrated this idea with a contemporary example. If
one wants to purchase a new suit, he may spend significant time looking through
racks of suits until he finds a few that he likes. He tries them all on,
ponders how they feel and look on him, and finally settles on one suit. He
purchases it, has it shatnez tested, and then brings it to the tailor. When he
finally picks up his new suit and is walking to his car, he begins to have
second thoughts - perhaps he should have gotten the other suit he was
considering. Those negative thoughts are unquestionably the product of his evil
inclination. Now when he should feel blissful joy and gratitude that he finally
found a suit, why should he start second guessing himself? His greatest enemy
is internal - it doesn’t want him to have any enjoyment at all. Only when he
realizes that it’s stemming up from an evil source can he seek to fight against
it.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-language: HE;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>One of our
evil inclination’s greatest weapons is illusion and fantasy. He causes the
pleasures of this world to seem incredibly glamorous and alluring. In doing so
he hopes that will fall prey to sin, and thereby exchange our eternal world for
momentary fleeting pleasure. He incited within us feelings of jealousy, enmity,
and lust. He builds up fantasies in our mind, and then when he gets it to
stumble in sin, we realize it was a fleeting experience, not nearly what we
thought it would be. And then he we are left in the debris of our folly,
whereupon our evil inclination engenders self-loathing and shame. He causes that
which is tasteless to seem so inviting and that is the message of the <i>gid
hanashe</i>. Be wary of the yetzer hara which makes tasteless seem tasty.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-language: HE;"> The strength of our evil inclination
is rooted in the question, "Why do you ask my name?" He has the
ability to cause what is truly important and meaningful to seem boring,
difficult, and not enjoyable. Yaakov overcame the angel because he detained him
until dawn broke through the darkness. The light of clarity is our greatest
weapon to overcome it.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-language: HE;"> Often in life we become caught up
in the hedonism and pettiness around us. Yaakov Avinu demonstrates that that
the way to overcome our internal enemy is by maintaining the struggle until the
sun rises, until we can pull ourselves away from the grip of his darkness. We
need to spit out the tasteless sinew of the <i>gid hanashe</i> and recognize
that it’s tasteless in the end.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-language: HE;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>After
relating the dream, Rabbi Wachtfogel concluded that although it was only a
dream, it contains a poignant message. In our day, the evil inclination has
never been stronger. We may not be able to do the great things that previous
generations did, but our efforts to restrain ourselves from negative influences
and remain true to Torah and its values, no generation before us has ever been
so tested or challenged. And that is why our generation is worthy to fulfill
the dream and welcome Moshiach.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-language: HE;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>"Why
is it that you ask my name?" </span></div>
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<i><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-language: HE;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span></span></i><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-language: HE;">“He struggled against men and angels and overcame”</span></div>
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<span style="color: #111111; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">Rabbi
Dani Staum LMSW</span></div>
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<span style="color: #111111; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">Rebbe, Heichal HaTorah, Teaneck, NJ</span></div>
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<span style="color: #111111; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">Principal, Ohr Naftali, New Windsor NY</span></div>
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<a href="https://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=5917326813760532431#_ftnref1" name="_ftn1" style="mso-footnote-id: ftn1;" title=""><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="mso-special-character: footnote;"><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">[1]</span></span></span></span></a> Bereishis
<span style="color: #222222; mso-bidi-language: HE;">32:25-30</span></div>
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<a href="https://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=5917326813760532431#_ftnref2" name="_ftn2" style="mso-footnote-id: ftn2;" title=""><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="mso-special-character: footnote;"><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">[2]</span></span></span></span></a> <span style="color: #222222; mso-bidi-language: HE;">When a new father approached the
Satmar Rebbe zt’l and asked him to suggest what he should name his newborn son,
the Rebbe refused to answer. The Rebbe explained that when parents name their
newborn child, they are granted divine assistance to give a name that reflects
the child’s essence and soul. The Rebbe noted that he himself was not given
that ability with someone else’s child, so he did not want to interfere.</span></div>
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<a href="https://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=5917326813760532431#_ftnref3" name="_ftn3" style="mso-footnote-id: ftn3;" title=""><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="mso-special-character: footnote;"><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">[3]</span></span></span></span></a> <span style="color: #222222; mso-bidi-language: HE;">Chullin 89b</span></div>
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<a href="https://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=5917326813760532431#_ftnref4" name="_ftn4" style="mso-footnote-id: ftn4;" title=""><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="mso-special-character: footnote;"><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">[4]</span></span></span></span></a> <span style="color: #222222; mso-bidi-language: HE;">Perek Yichud Hama’aseh</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS";">“STAM
TORAH”</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS";">PARSHAS
VAYETZEI 5780</span></div>
<h1 style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS";">“THE
ESSENCE OF LOVE”</span></span></h1>
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<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>One summer day,
two friends, Larry and Scott, went on a fishing trip. It was a beautiful day
and they enjoyed the sunshine beating down on their heads as they cast their
lines into the ocean. Then suddenly, out of nowhere, a massive wave lifted the
boat. Larry lost his balance and fell into the now choppy waters. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Scott quickly leaned over the side of the boat
and stretched out his hand towards Larry as he called out “Larry, give me your
hand.” To his shock, Larry just stared at him motionless. As Larry began to
drift away from the boat, Scott leaned out even further, “C’mon Larry! Hurry
up! Give me your hand and I’ll just pull you back on!” Larry looked confused
and continued to drift into the vast sea. Scott began to panic. “Larry! This is
your last chance! Give me your hand or you’ll be too far away for me to help you!”
He watched in utter anguish as his friend drifted out to sea, lost forever. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS";"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>When he arrived back at shore, Larry
had the terrible task of informing Scott’s wife about the inexplicable events
that had just made her into a widow. After he tearfully recounted to her what
had occurred, Scott’s wife replied, “You don’t get it. You told Larry that he
should give you his hand.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Larry never gave
anybody anything in his life!” </span></div>
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<br /></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS";"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Yaakov Avinu fled the wrath of Eisav,
arriving at the home of his deceitful uncle, Lavan. When Yaakov requested to
marry Rochel, Lavan agreed on condition that Yaakov work for him for seven
years. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS";"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>The pasuk states: “Yaakov worked for
seven years for Rachel and they seemed to him as a few days because of his love
for her.”<a href="https://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?rinli=1&pli=1&blogID=5917326813760532431#_ftn1" name="_ftnref1" style="mso-footnote-id: ftn1;" title=""><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="mso-special-character: footnote;"><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">[1]</span></span></span></span></a>
Generally, when a person is excited about something in the future the days seem
to drag on painfully slowly. The more excited one is for the anticipated event the
slower time seems to pass. This is certainly true about a Choson and Kallah awaiting
their wedding. If so, how can the Torah say that the seven years passed quickly
due to Yaakov’s vast love for Rachel?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS";"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Rabbi Elya Lopian zt’l explains<a href="https://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?rinli=1&pli=1&blogID=5917326813760532431#_ftn2" name="_ftnref2" style="mso-footnote-id: ftn2;" title=""><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="mso-special-character: footnote;"><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">[2]</span></span></span></span></a>
that one must be wary of the difference between true love and what is merely
labeled love. Our understanding of love is somewhat distorted and therefore it
is difficult for us to relate to the relationship and love that Yaakov felt towards
Rochel. He relates a parable about a man who came to a restaurant for lunch.
When the waiter asked him what he wanted, the man replied that he loves a good
steak. The waiter nodded knowingly and disappeared into the kitchen. He emerged
a few minutes later with a steaming succulent steak, which he placed in front
of the famished customer. The man wasted no time cutting the steak and
devouring it. He then smacked his lips and put his hands on his stomach. A customer
at the next table turned to him, “Sir, didn’t you say that you loved steak?” The
man nodded. The other customer continued, “Is that how you treat something you
love? You ask that it be doused in spices and grilled on a fire, so that you
can cut it into pieces and devour it?! if you love your mother, I think I should
warn her to be careful.” </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS";"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Rabbi Lopian explains that, truthfully,
we don’t love foods; we love ourselves. When we are eating those foods, our
taste buds are enriched with a sensation that we enjoy. Therefore, we say we
love the food, when in reality it is ourselves that we love. The same is true
regarding cars or other material possessions. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>No one can really love an inanimate object,
such as a car. What he actually loves is himself and the car makes him feel
special or important when he drives it. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS";"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>True love is selfless; it is a feeling
of desire to connect with the person who is loved. When one performs a mitzvah out
of feelings of love for G-d, he does not love the actual object of the mitzvah
but what it represents. When one shakes a lulav and esrog he doesn’t actually
love the esrog per se, but he loves connecting with his Creator, and this is
the manner G-d endowed him with to foster that connection. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS";"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>This is the love Yaakov possessed for
Rochel. The seven-year period of Yaakov’s waiting for Rochel was a completely
spiritual experience and the preparation and waiting for an untainted spiritual
love does not cause anxiety and impatience.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS";"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Rabbi Lopian compares Yaakov’s love to
one who has to manufacture his own tefillin. Although he anxiously awaits its
completion so that he can perform the mitzvah, every moment that he is working
to create the tefillin is also dear to him. Therefore, he enjoys the entire
experience.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS";">This idea is very profound, and it is
challenging for us to truly comprehend it. Truthfully, when I first learned this
explanation from Rabbi Lopian I had a hard time grasping the concept, because
we can hardly relate to pure love that is completely selfless. </span></div>
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<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-indent: .5in;">
<span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS";">In, “<u>The thinking teenager’s guide to
life</u>”, Rabbi Akiva Tatz expounds upon this idea:</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS";"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>“Romance is certainly one of the major
elements in the culture that surrounds us. Much, if not most, of its literature
and entertainment revolves around this experience. What is it exactly?</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS";">“The heady swirl of emotion experienced at
the beginning of a relationship is the hallmark of romance. There is no Hebrew
word for this idea: Hebrew certainly has a word for love, <i>ahava</i>, which
at its core denotes giving…</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS";">“What is the difference between love and
romance? Love is the result of genuine giving (not of taking, as is the
mistaken belief in modern society). Real giving, giving of the self, generates
love, and that love is real. You love where you give, not where you take. When
you give, and particularly when you give yourself, you love. When you give
yourself to someone intensely, totally, you will love that person. Parents
always love their children more than children love their parents; the reason is
that parents give to their children, they give life itself, and that is how their
love comes to be. That is the direction of the giving, and that is the
direction of love. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS";">“This is one of the most important things
to understand, particularly in an age of self-gratification where love is
confused with the good feeling of receiving. When you receive from someone and
that makes you feel good, you do not necessarily love that person; on the
contrary, if you think about it you will see that what you really love in those
situations is yourself! You love what the person does for you, you love the
good feeling, in fact, you love yourself! No; real love is where you give, not
where you receive.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS";">“But romance has nothing to do with giving.
It is the experience of newness, the quick infatuation which is generated by
superficial appearance, and it is illusory. It lasts only long enough to
convince you that it will last forever; in fact, that is exactly when it
collapses! Of course, it has a purpose, and that purpose is to inspire, to
begin a relationship with energy and hope. In that sense it is a gift; but
relative to genuine love it has no name. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS";">“Modern society confuses love with romance.
Romance is advertised and sold as love, and of course, when romance dies, as it
must, there is nothing left but pain and disillusionment. No one has taught
this generation that real relationships are built by the very hard work of
giving, and therefore when the taking begins to wear thin, the relationship
dies. </span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-indent: .5in;">
<span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS";">“Romance comes at the beginning of a
relationship, love comes later. And the height of the romantic notion is, “Love
at first sight”, the clearest contradiction imaginable. Love is not possible at
first sight; there has not yet been any giving. First sight only reveals the
superficial, and only a superficial illusion of love can result.”<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS";"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS";">Yaakov’s love for Rochel was true love. The
ultimate marriage is one built on giving and selflessness. To paraphrase the
famous words of President Kennedy, “Ask not what is in the relationship for you
to gain, but rather ask what you can devote to the relationship”. That will
ensure its success.<a href="https://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?rinli=1&pli=1&blogID=5917326813760532431#_ftn3" name="_ftnref3" style="mso-footnote-id: ftn3;" title=""><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="mso-special-character: footnote;"><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">[3]</span></span></span></span></a>
</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS";">“And Yaakov loved Rochel</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS";">“They seemed to him as a few days because
of his love for her.”</span></div>
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<span style="color: #111111; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">Rabbi
Dani Staum LMSW</span></div>
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<span style="color: #111111; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">Rebbe, Heichal HaTorah, Teaneck, NJ</span></div>
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<span style="color: #111111; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">Principal, Ohr Naftali, New Windsor NY</span></div>
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<br /></div>
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<a href="https://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?rinli=1&pli=1&blogID=5917326813760532431#_ftnref1" name="_ftn1" style="mso-footnote-id: ftn1;" title=""><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="mso-special-character: footnote;"><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">[1]</span></span></span></span></a> Bereishis
29:20</div>
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<a href="https://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?rinli=1&pli=1&blogID=5917326813760532431#_ftnref2" name="_ftn2" style="mso-footnote-id: ftn2;" title=""><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="mso-special-character: footnote;"><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">[2]</span></span></span></span></a> Lev
Eliyahu al HaTorah</div>
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<a href="https://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?rinli=1&pli=1&blogID=5917326813760532431#_ftnref3" name="_ftn3" style="mso-footnote-id: ftn3;" title=""><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="mso-special-character: footnote;"><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">[3]</span></span></span></span></a> <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;">During the early
years of Stam Torah, I would add mazal tov wishes to friends and family at the
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<i><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;">It
is hard for me to believe that I am actually about to write the following words.
One of the things I enjoy most about disseminating Torah thoughts each week is
the opportunity to wish dear friends special ‘Mazal Tovs’ on occasion.</span></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;">Every
day of our lives we are indebted to Hashem for so much, that we find it
difficult to properly thank Him for the fact that we are alive each moment and
are endowed with so much blessing. Therefore, when we are blessed with an
overwhelming gift from Him it becomes that much more impossible to express our
gratitude. The ideas of this week’s Stam Torah are especially applicable to a
Choson and Kallah and therefore I am overwhelmed with gratitude to Hashem that
He has given me the opportunity to wish a Mazal Tov to someone extremely dear
to me. </span></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;">Mazal
Tov to Chani Mermelstein of Lakewood N.J. on her becoming a Kallah last night.
The reason this Mazal Tov is so dear to me is because Chani is MY Kallah.</span></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;">May
Hashem grant us the strength and fortitude to accomplish all we seek to do
together and build a Bays Ne’eman in Klal Yisroel, raising a generation of
B’nei Torah who will continue to disseminate the word of G-d and the Torah for
all of eternity.</span></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;">Our
vort will iy’h be a week from Sunday December 2, 2001 in Ateres Yeshaya, Lakewood,
NJ, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. </span></i></div>
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stamtorahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11316658205752929670noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5917326813760532431.post-22125891594480137032019-11-28T19:03:00.001-05:002019-11-28T19:03:41.200-05:00PARSHAS TOLDOS 5780<br />
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TOLDOS 5780<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-font-kerning: 14.0pt;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span></span><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-font-kerning: 14.0pt;">An Israeli
journalist once asked a ba’al teshuva who he felt was greater, the little
Yerushalmi children in Me’ah Shearim who have never had exposure to
contemporary society, or he, who had reformed his entire life? The journalist
assumed that the ba’al teshuva would reply that he is greater because he had
left behind surroundings and familiarity of his youth in order to adopt a Torah
lifestyle. However, the ba’al teshuva replied that in his opinion the Yerushalmi
children are greater: “I experienced the trappings and pleasures of the outside
world, and I am starkly aware that it’s ultimately empty and meaningless. To
me, it’s clear that Torah provides true meaning and a life of direction and purpose.
But those Yerushalmi children have no way of knowing that. To them the allure
of the outside world still seems exciting and tempting. The fact that they
maintain their beliefs anyway requires faith and dedication that are beyond
me.” <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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prophet Yeshaya conveyed to the nation that G-d was displeased with their
Service to Him: “G-d said: Since this people has drawn close, with its mouth
and with its lips it has honored Me, yet it has distanced its heart from me;
their fear of me is </span><span dir="RTL" lang="HE" style="color: black; font-family: "David","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-font-kerning: 14.0pt; mso-hansi-font-family: "Comic Sans MS";">כמצות אנשים מלומדה</span><span dir="LTR"></span><span dir="LTR"></span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-font-kerning: 14.0pt;"><span dir="LTR"></span><span dir="LTR"></span> - like rote of human commands.”<a href="file:///C:/Users/Leben/Desktop/Toldos%205780%20-%20stam.docx#_ftn1" name="_ftnref1" style="mso-footnote-id: ftn1;" title=""><sup><span style="mso-special-character: footnote;"><!--[if !supportFootnotes]--><sup><span style="color: black; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-language: HE; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-font-kerning: 14.0pt;">[1]</span></sup><!--[endif]--></span></sup></a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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the greatest challenges we face is to maintain a level of excitement and
passion when doing mitzvos and serving Hashem, particularly regarding those
mitzvos we perform on a daily basis. When a young man dons his tefillin for the
first time shortly prior to his bar mitzvah, he is extremely excited and proud.
But with time that excitement wanes and becomes a matter of rote, especially during
those mornings when he is tired.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Yitzchak and Rivka davened for a child the Torah states, “And Hashem heeded <i>his</i>
cries, and his wife Rivka conceived.”<a href="file:///C:/Users/Leben/Desktop/Toldos%205780%20-%20stam.docx#_ftn2" name="_ftnref2" style="mso-footnote-id: ftn2;" title=""><sup><span style="mso-special-character: footnote;"><!--[if !supportFootnotes]--><sup><span style="color: black; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-language: HE; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-font-kerning: 14.0pt;">[2]</span></sup><!--[endif]--></span></sup></a> Rashi
explains that Hashem listened to the prayers of Yitzchak more than to the
prayers of Rivka, because the prayers of a righteous person who is the child of
a wicked person<a href="file:///C:/Users/Leben/Desktop/Toldos%205780%20-%20stam.docx#_ftn3" name="_ftnref3" style="mso-footnote-id: ftn3;" title=""><sup><span style="mso-special-character: footnote;"><!--[if !supportFootnotes]--><sup><span style="color: black; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-language: HE; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-font-kerning: 14.0pt;">[3]</span></sup><!--[endif]--></span></sup></a>,
cannot compare to the prayers of a righteous person who is the child of a righteous
person<a href="file:///C:/Users/Leben/Desktop/Toldos%205780%20-%20stam.docx#_ftn4" name="_ftnref4" style="mso-footnote-id: ftn4;" title=""><sup><span style="mso-special-character: footnote;"><!--[if !supportFootnotes]--><sup><span style="color: black; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-language: HE; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-font-kerning: 14.0pt;">[4]</span></sup><!--[endif]--></span></sup></a>.
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words of Rashi are surprising. One would think that one born and raised among heretics
who pulled himself up by the bootstraps to become a devout believer is greater
than one born into a reputable upstanding home. In addition, the gemara<a href="file:///C:/Users/Leben/Desktop/Toldos%205780%20-%20stam.docx#_ftn5" name="_ftnref5" style="mso-footnote-id: ftn5;" title=""><sup><span style="mso-special-character: footnote;"><!--[if !supportFootnotes]--><sup><span style="color: black; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-language: HE; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-font-kerning: 14.0pt;">[5]</span></sup><!--[endif]--></span></sup></a>
states, “In the place where one who has repented stands, the most perfectly righteous
cannot stand.” If so, why was Rivka’s prayers not as poignant, if not more poignant,
than those of Yitzchak?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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that one day a man was standing next to the marketplace minding his own
business watching people busily shopping. Suddenly, he felt two hard jabs at
his chest. As he looked up angrily to see who had punched him, he realized that
he was in the middle of saying Shemone Esrei and had just recited the beracha,
Selach Lanu.<a href="file:///C:/Users/Leben/Desktop/Toldos%205780%20-%20stam.docx#_ftn6" name="_ftnref6" style="mso-footnote-id: ftn6;" title=""><sup><span style="mso-special-character: footnote;"><!--[if !supportFootnotes]--><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><sup><span style="color: black; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-language: HE; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-font-kerning: 14.0pt;">[6]</span></sup></b><!--[endif]--></span></sup></a><o:p></o:p></i></span></div>
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Simcha Wasserman zt’l explained that a person who decides to revolutionize his
life by adopting a Torah lifestyle that was completely unfamiliar to him, reaches
spiritual levels that even surpasses the most righteous individuals, who did
not have to undergo such struggle to achieve that connection. Still, one who
repents generally does so because he felt internal strife and emptiness. He was
searching and yearning for meaning and knew that something had to change in his
life. It was that journey and self-discovery that led him to a path of Torah
and mitzvah observance. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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born into a home of Torah values however, never knew of anything different. For
that person, it is a greater challenge to appreciate the privilege he was been
born into, as a Torah observant Jew. One who has been davening three times a
day, repeating the same words all his life, inevitably has a more difficult
time finding meaning in his prayers. That is why the sincere prayers of one
born into a home of righteousness, are greater than the prayers of one raised
in a home that does not practice Torah values. One who developed an appreciation
for prayer looks forward to the thrice daily opportunity for connection, and
therefore it is not as great of a challenge for him to daven. One who was
trained in it from youth, can maintain his callow understanding of prayer
throughout his life, and never develop that appreciation for the greatness and
opportunity of prayer. For him to do so, requires overcoming habit and rote,
which is always a formidable challenge.<a href="file:///C:/Users/Leben/Desktop/Toldos%205780%20-%20stam.docx#_ftn7" name="_ftnref7" style="mso-footnote-id: ftn7;" title=""><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="mso-special-character: footnote;"><!--[if !supportFootnotes]--><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-language: HE; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-font-kerning: 14.0pt;">[7]</span></span><!--[endif]--></span></span></a><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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daily Shema we recite: “And these matters that I command you today shall be upon
your heart.”<a href="file:///C:/Users/Leben/Desktop/Toldos%205780%20-%20stam.docx#_ftn8" name="_ftnref8" style="mso-footnote-id: ftn8;" title=""><sup><span style="mso-special-character: footnote;"><!--[if !supportFootnotes]--><sup><span style="color: black; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-language: HE; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-font-kerning: 14.0pt;">[8]</span></sup><!--[endif]--></span></sup></a>
The Medrash comments that each day a person should feel as if that day G-d
commanded him to perform the mitzvos.<a href="file:///C:/Users/Leben/Desktop/Toldos%205780%20-%20stam.docx#_ftn9" name="_ftnref9" style="mso-footnote-id: ftn9;" title=""><sup><span style="mso-special-character: footnote;"><!--[if !supportFootnotes]--><sup><span style="color: black; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-language: HE; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-font-kerning: 14.0pt;">[9]</span></sup><!--[endif]--></span></sup></a> <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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is the mantra of every Jew. The custom is to recite Shema in the presence of an
infant boy the night before his b’ris milah. Just before a person leaves this
world, if he has the ability, he recites Shema. Twice a day, every day, morning
and evening, a Jew recites Shema, and then repeats it again just before he
retires for the night.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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therefore particularly in the Shema recitation that we are commanded to
maintain a sense of freshness and excitement for Avodas Hashem. We should never
take for granted the message of Shema. Just as the world does not run on
automatic pilot, but is renewed by G-d each day, so must our Service to Him be
performed with renewed vigor and excitement each day. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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of old, a watchman was stationed at all railroad crossings. He would sit at the
top of a tower next to the crossing. If he would see a horse and buggy
traveling toward the crossing as a train was speeding down the track, he would
wave a flaming torch in all directions to warn the conductor.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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day, the watchman saw an oncoming train rapidly approaching the crossing just
as a horse and wagon slowly made its way across the tracks. The watchman
grabbed his wooden stick, raced to the top of the tower, and began waving it in
all directions. But no matter how vigorously he waved the stick the train would
not slow down. Moments later, the train crashed into the horse and buggy
causing significant devastation and loss of life.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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watchman was forced to stand trial in court with serious allegations leveled
against him, which included involuntary manslaughter. When the charges were
announced the watchman was indignant. “I did my job. I waved that torch as hard
as I could. It was the conductor who should be charged for not adhering to the
warning!” The prosecution sharply replied, “It doesn’t matter how much you waved
the stick. You neglected to fulfill your primary duty, which is to light the
stick before you start waving it. If there is no fire atop the stick, the
conductor won’t see it, so how can he understand its message?!”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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is incredibly powerful, and its words are incredibly poignant. But words recited
without emotion cannot compare with those recited passionately. The
concentration and fervor we have while praying is the fire that propels those
words to far greater heights.<a href="file:///C:/Users/Leben/Desktop/Toldos%205780%20-%20stam.docx#_ftn10" name="_ftnref10" style="mso-footnote-id: ftn10;" title=""><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="mso-special-character: footnote;"><!--[if !supportFootnotes]--><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-language: HE; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-font-kerning: 14.0pt;">[10]</span></span><!--[endif]--></span></span></a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Sages explain that “G-d desires heart”<a href="file:///C:/Users/Leben/Desktop/Toldos%205780%20-%20stam.docx#_ftn11" name="_ftnref11" style="mso-footnote-id: ftn11;" title=""><sup><span style="mso-special-character: footnote;"><!--[if !supportFootnotes]--><sup><span style="color: black; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-language: HE; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-font-kerning: 14.0pt;">[11]</span></sup><!--[endif]--></span></sup></a>. It’s
not merely about what we do, but also how we do it. That is true all of our
actions, especially prayer. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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prophet Yechezkel informed the nation:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>“I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit within you; I will
remove the heart of stone from your flesh and give you a heart of flesh.”<a href="file:///C:/Users/Leben/Desktop/Toldos%205780%20-%20stam.docx#_ftn12" name="_ftnref12" style="mso-footnote-id: ftn12;" title=""><sup><span style="mso-special-character: footnote;"><!--[if !supportFootnotes]--><sup><span style="color: black; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-language: HE; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-font-kerning: 14.0pt;">[12]</span></sup><!--[endif]--></span></sup></a>
Our task is to seek that sense of freshness and excitement in the mundane and
not allow what we do to become a matter of rote. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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truth of life is that we often don’t appreciate our greatest gifts. But it
doesn’t have to be that way. With a little bit of reflection, we can elevate
every day and savor the blessings we are granted. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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heeded <i>his</i> cries”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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matters that I command you today shall be upon your heart.”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #111111; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">Rabbi Dani Staum LMSW<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #111111; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">Rebbe, Heichal HaTorah, Teaneck, NJ<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #111111; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">Principal, Ohr Naftali, New Windsor NY<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<a href="http://www.stamtorah.info/"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">www.stamtorah.info</span></a><span style="color: #111111; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"> <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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righteous Rivka was the daughter of the wicked Besuel<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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custom is that we strike our chests twice when reciting that beracha. Rabbi
Schwadron was humorously depicting how we often pray as if on autopilot,
allowing our mouths to recite the familiar words out of habit, while our minds
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Rabbi Aharon Lopianski notes that it is not always as important to understand
the meaning of every single word as it to understand the general gist of what
one is saying. When one has a general understanding of the words it is far
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מהימנא ג', כי תצא רפא, סנהדרין קו:</span></span></span><o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt;">STAM TORAH</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt;">CHAYEI SARAH
5780</span></div>
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<u><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt;">“THE GIFT
OF GIVING”</span></u></div>
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<br /></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span><i>When my wife and I got engaged, my
father enjoyed telling people that we did so primarily because we liked the
fact that our names rhymed – “Dani and Chani” has a great ring to it. But the
truth is that there was another reason we got engaged – our monogram spelled
out the word “Chesed”<a href="https://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=5917326813760532431#_ftn1" name="_ftnref1" style="mso-footnote-id: ftn1;" title=""><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="mso-special-character: footnote;"><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-language: HE; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin;">[1]</span></b></span></span></span></a>.
We knew that would be a great topic for Sheva Berachos speeches… </i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span></span><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">Rabbi Moshe Wolfson shlita notes that there is a beautiful reason behind
the custom that a choson gives his kallah a diamond ring when they become
engaged: The Ramak writes that each middah (character trait) is represented by
a different color<a href="https://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=5917326813760532431#_ftn2" name="_ftnref2" style="mso-footnote-id: ftn2;" title=""><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="mso-special-character: footnote;"><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-language: HE; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">[2]</span></span></span></span></a>.
When one looks at a diamond, he sees every color reflected in its prism.
However, the base color is white. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>In order to foster a healthy marriage
both spouses need to possess a combination and balance of all character traits
at different times. But the universal and fundamental middah required is chesed,
symbolized by white! A strong marriage is built upon the foundation of chesed -
when both spouses strive to perform chesed for each other and when both
constantly recognize and are grateful to each other for all they do.<a href="https://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=5917326813760532431#_ftn3" name="_ftnref3" style="mso-footnote-id: ftn3;" title=""><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="mso-special-character: footnote;"><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-language: HE; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">[3]</span></span></span></span></a> </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>T</span><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt;">here is a chesed organization in Monsey that provides
volunteer drivers to help people get to needed destinations, such as doctor
appointments, hospital visits, etc. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Rabbi Yisroel Saperstein<a href="https://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=5917326813760532431#_ftn4" name="_ftnref4" style="mso-footnote-id: ftn4;" title=""><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="mso-special-character: footnote;"><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-language: HE; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin;">[4]</span></span></span></span></a>
related to me that a chassidish driver for that organization had recounted to
him the following personal story: <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>He once received a call in the middle
of the night that there was a family who needed to get to Baltimore as quickly
as possible for an emergency medical procedure. The man agreed to take them<a href="https://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=5917326813760532431#_ftn5" name="_ftnref5" style="mso-footnote-id: ftn5;" title=""><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="mso-special-character: footnote;"><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-language: HE; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin;">[5]</span></span></span></span></a>,
and after dropping them off, he went to a nearby shul in Baltimore to daven
shachris. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Because he had rushed out in the
middle of the night, he didn’t have his talis and tefillin with him. He saw
someone finishing davening with a pervious minyan, and asked if he could borrow
the man’s talis and tefillin. He assured the man that as soon as he finished
davening, he would bring the talis and tefillin wherever he wanted them to be
brought. At first the man was hesitant. He wanted to know why the driver had
come to shul without his own talis and tefillin. When the driver explained the predicament,
the man couldn’t get over the extent of the chessed he had done, driving over three
hours in the middle of the night to help a family he never met. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>He told the driver he would be happy
to let him use his talis and tefillin, and he informed the driver where to
leave them in the shul when he was done using them. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Sometime later this driver, who is a
salesman by trade, arranged a meeting with the wealthy owner of a large
company. It was a potentially lucrative deal for the driver, and he was eager
to make the connection. He walked into the meeting and immediately recognized
the owner as the person whose talis and tefillin he had borrowed a few days
earlier in shul. The owner recognized him as well and reassured him that he was
eager to give such a ba’al chesed his business, and he immediately placed a
large order. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span><i>On the topic of chesed and the
benefits we accrue when we perform acts of chesed, I share the following
poignant thoughts that were related by Rabbi Leibel Chaitovsky, the week of
parshas Chayei Sarah 5779, to the older students of Ashar:</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Several years ago, during the winter there
was a Torah Bowl event hosted here at Ashar. There was a prediction of a winter
storm, but it wasn’t supposed to start until evening. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Their prediction wasn’t very accurate,
and it started earlier than expected. It began raining in the early afternoon, after
which it quickly turned to sleet. It became apparent that the team that had
traveled the furthest distance to get to us, was not going to be able to drive
home that day. The roads were becoming treacherous and it was dangerous to
drive through such a storm. Their teacher asked me if I had any idea where they
could stay for the night. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>One boy was very inspired by the Torah
Bowl meeting. He ran over to me and said, “They need a place? They can come to
me! Not only can they come for supper, and sleep for the night, they all can
stay for a week, or as long as they need.” I looked at the boy quizzically,
“Did you ask your parents before you made such a magnanimous offer?” He
laughed, “I don’t need to. Everyone knows that people can come to my house
uninvited.” </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>How many people would welcome a group
of ten people to stay for many nights? This story never happened at Ashar, but
it did happen with Rivka Imeinu. She met Eliezer at the well and immediately invited
him and his entourage. It is incredible that Rivka, a young girl, knew she
could invite such a large group, including many camels to stay in their home
for many nights, without even consulting her parents.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Rabbi Aharon Leib Shteinman zt”l
relates<a href="https://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=5917326813760532431#_ftn6" name="_ftnref6" style="mso-footnote-id: ftn6;" title=""><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="mso-special-character: footnote;"><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-language: HE; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin;">[6]</span></span></span></span></a>
that Rivka’s family was wealthy, and had many maids and servants. We see this
from the fact that when she ultimately returned with Eliezer, her family sent
her with a maid. She didn’t need to go to the well herself to draw water. In
fact, that night was the first time she had ever gone there.<a href="https://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=5917326813760532431#_ftn7" name="_ftnref7" style="mso-footnote-id: ftn7;" title=""><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="mso-special-character: footnote;"><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-language: HE; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin;">[7]</span></span></span></span></a>
She arrived at the well towards evening when everyone was leaving to go home
for the day. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Right before the Torah talks about Eliezer
leaving to find a wife for Yitzchok, the Torah says that Hashem blessed Avrohom
</span><span dir="RTL" lang="HE" style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-hansi-font-family: "Comic Sans MS";">בכל</span><span dir="LTR"></span><span dir="LTR"></span><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt;"><span dir="LTR"></span><span dir="LTR"></span> – with everything. When Hashem told Avrohom to leave his home
and his family it was with those same letters </span><span dir="RTL" lang="HE" style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-hansi-font-family: "Comic Sans MS";">לך
לך</span><span dir="LTR"></span><span dir="LTR"></span><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt;"><span dir="LTR"></span><span dir="LTR"></span>. There
were three blessings Avrohom received when he arrived in Eretz Yisroel:
Children, wealth, and fame. Hashem blessed Avrohom with </span><span dir="RTL" lang="HE" style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-hansi-font-family: "Comic Sans MS";">כל</span><span dir="LTR"></span><span dir="LTR"></span><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt;"><span dir="LTR"></span><span dir="LTR"></span> – he received all
three blessings.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Just how famous was Avrohom?</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-color-alt: windowtext;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Rav Avigdor Miller zt’l relates an
incredible idea:</span><span style="color: #111111; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"></span></div>
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<span style="color: #111111; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>From where did Rivkah learn such magnanimous
behavior? Such extreme acts of kindness are not merely the product of a kind
heart. Such extreme and even fanatical devotion to the service of kindliness to
travelers could have been learned only from one model. There was only one other
person in the world who went to such extremes to perform chesed for strangers: Rivka’s
great-uncle in Eretz Canaan, Avrohom. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #111111; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>This young girl growing up in
Mesopotamia, listened carefully to the tales that travelers would relate about
her uncle, Avraham. There was communication between the family in Canaan and their
kin in Mesopotamia; they were familiar with details about each other’s lives. The
caravans traveling back and forth, brought news of Avraham’s behavior, and the
fame of this “prince of G-d” as the Canaanites called him<a href="https://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=5917326813760532431#_ftn8" name="_ftnref8" style="mso-footnote-id: ftn8;" title=""><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="mso-special-character: footnote;"><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="color: #111111; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-language: HE; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">[8]</span></span></span></span></a>,
spread far and wide.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #111111; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>The travelers’ related stories about
the unusual lavishness of Avraham’s hospitality. Avraham didn’t suffice himself
with mere kindness. Avraham planted an orchard and it was there that he would
serve his guests royally. He sat with them and served them. He searched for
opportunities to perform chesed wherever he could. Even as an old man, he ran
in the scorching heats to welcome three Bedouins. The stories of Avraham’s
hospitality were so extraordinary, that they were recounted far and wide.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #111111; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Rivka listened to the stories about
Avraham and took them to heart. Her soul was set on fire with enthusiasm for
chesed, to imitate the practices of her great uncle. That is why the words
describing Rivkah’s chesed are the same words the Torah used to describe the
deeds of Avraham. </span><span dir="RTL" lang="HE" style="color: #111111; font-family: "David",sans-serif; mso-ascii-font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-hansi-font-family: "Comic Sans MS";">ותמהר… ותרץ</span><span dir="LTR"></span><span dir="LTR"></span><span style="color: #111111; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><span dir="LTR"></span><span dir="LTR"></span> – And she hastened…and she ran.”</span></div>
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<span style="color: #111111; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Although Rivkah lived among the
dishonest idolaters in Mesopotamia<a href="https://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=5917326813760532431#_ftn9" name="_ftnref9" style="mso-footnote-id: ftn9;" title=""><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="mso-special-character: footnote;"><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="color: #111111; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-language: HE; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">[9]</span></span></span></span></a>, she
emulated Avrahama and became a person of chesed. The Medrash<a href="https://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=5917326813760532431#_ftn10" name="_ftnref10" style="mso-footnote-id: ftn10;" title=""><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="mso-special-character: footnote;"><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="color: #111111; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-language: HE; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">[10]</span></span></span></span></a> relates
that Rivkah was a </span><span dir="RTL" lang="HE" style="color: #111111; font-family: "David",sans-serif; mso-ascii-font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-hansi-font-family: "Comic Sans MS";">שושנה בין החוחים</span><span dir="LTR"></span><span dir="LTR"></span><span style="color: #111111; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><span dir="LTR"></span><span dir="LTR"></span> – “A rose among thorns.” A rose can’t grow
unless it is watered and cared for. What was that “water” that Rivkah grew on? The
lessons of Avraham Avinu.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #111111; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>When we perform acts of chesed, we
strive to do so altruistically, simply to follow the legacy of Avrohom and
Rivka, as chesed is one of the hallmarks of being a Jew. But it’s encouraging
to remember that ultimately when we perform acts of chesed we are the greatest
beneficiaries and often will never know how much we ourselves gain from performing
those acts. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #111111; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>“A rose among thorns” </span></div>
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<span style="color: #111111; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>“And she hastened…and she ran”</span></div>
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<span style="color: #111111; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">Rabbi Dani Staum LMSW</span></div>
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<span style="color: #111111; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">Rebbe, Heichal HaTorah, Teaneck, NJ</span></div>
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<span style="color: #111111; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">Principal, Ohr Naftali, New Windsor NY</span></div>
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<a href="https://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=5917326813760532431#_ftnref1" name="_ftn1" style="mso-footnote-id: ftn1;" title=""><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="mso-special-character: footnote;"><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-language: HE; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">[1]</span></span></span></span></a> <span dir="RTL" lang="HE" style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">דניאל חנה סטאום
= חסד</span></div>
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<a href="https://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=5917326813760532431#_ftnref2" name="_ftn2" style="mso-footnote-id: ftn2;" title=""><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><span style="mso-special-character: footnote;"><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-language: HE; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;">[2]</span></span></span></span></span></a><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"> </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;">Ohr Ne’erav 6:4:10; for example, red symbolizes gevurah (spiritual
strength), while yellow symbolizes tiferes/rachamim (pride/mercy) a perfect
blend of kindness and spiritual strength. </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"></span></div>
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<a href="https://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=5917326813760532431#_ftnref3" name="_ftn3" style="mso-footnote-id: ftn3;" title=""><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><span style="mso-special-character: footnote;"><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-language: HE; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;">[3]</span></span></span></span></span></a><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"> Heard from
Rabbi Mordechai Finkelman </span></div>
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<a href="https://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=5917326813760532431#_ftnref4" name="_ftn4" style="mso-footnote-id: ftn4;" title=""><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><span style="mso-special-character: footnote;"><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-language: HE; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;">[4]</span></span></span></span></span></a><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"> Rabbi of Kehillas
Ohaiv Shalom in New Hempstead</span></div>
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about three and a half hours away from Monsey; he left in the middle of the
night to drive a family he didn’t know, without pay!!!</span></div>
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<a href="https://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=5917326813760532431#_ftnref6" name="_ftn6" style="mso-footnote-id: ftn6;" title=""><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"><span style="mso-special-character: footnote;"><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-language: HE; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;">[6]</span></span></span></span></span></a><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi;"> Ayeles
Hashachar</span></div>
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is why the pasuk (24:15) states “v’hennay – and behold Rivkah was going out”.
It uses an expression of “behold” to demonstrate that it was an unusual
occurrence. </div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Comic Sans MS";">STAM TORAH</span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Comic Sans MS";">PARSHAS LECH LECHA 5780<a href="https://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=5917326813760532431#_ftn1" name="_ftnref1" style="mso-footnote-id: ftn1;" title=""><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="mso-special-character: footnote;"><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: HE; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">[1]</span></span></span></span></a></span></div>
<div style="background: #FDFDFD; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in; text-align: justify;">
<u><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Comic Sans MS";">“RELATABLE GREATNESS”</span></u></div>
<div style="background: #FDFDFD; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in; text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;">
<span style="background: white; color: #222222; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span></span><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt;">The eleventh of Cheshvan is the yahrtzeit of
Rochel Imainu. It is also the yahrteizt of Rabbi Nosson Tzvi Finkel zt’l, one
of the most inspiring Torah leaders of our time. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span></span><span style="background: white; color: #222222; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica;">Rabbi Nosson Tzvi Finkel once related the now well-known
story with Rav Chaim Shmuelevitz at Kever Rochel</span><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt;">
<a href="https://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=5917326813760532431#_ftn2" name="_ftnref2" style="mso-footnote-id: ftn2;" title=""><span style="mso-special-character: footnote;"><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin;">[2]</span></span></span></a></span></span><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt;">:</span></div>
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<span style="background: white; color: #222222; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Rav Shia Ozer
Halpern related </span><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica;">that he had the privilege of accompanying Rav Chaim
Shmulevitz zt”l on his morning walks at 6 a.m. One morning, he asked Rav Chaim
if he wanted to visit Kever Rochel.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Rav
Chaim responded by asking if there was a public phone nearby, because he wanted
to tell his wife that he was going to be home forty-five minutes later than
usual. One of the students found a phone and called the Rebbitzin and informed
her. As soon as Rav Chaim was told that his wife knew he was coming home late,
Rav Chaim began sobbing uncontrollably. He continued crying throughout the
drive. When they arrived in front of Kever Rochel, the soldiers guarding the
site asked if something happened. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Rav Chaim entered Kever Rochel and
cried out “<i>Mammeh, dein zun Chaim’ke iz gekummen</i> – Mother, your son
Chaim is here.” He then davened for everyone he knew who was sick or needed
another salvation. Before leaving, he cried out, “Mammeh, Hashem said that you
should restrain yourself from tears – <i>mini koleich mibechi. </i>But your son
Chaim says<i> vein Mammeh vein </i>– cry, mother, cry; keep crying for your
children.”</span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>After completing the story, Rabbi
Finkel asked what lesson should be gleaned from the story? The individual
replied that Rav Chaim had so much love and care for Klal Yisroel. Rabbi Finkel
replied that while that was definitely true, he learned something else: If a
person knows that he is going to come home late, he should call his wife.”<a href="https://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=5917326813760532431#_ftn3" name="_ftnref3" style="mso-footnote-id: ftn3;" title=""><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="mso-special-character: footnote;"><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica; mso-bidi-language: HE; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">[3]</span></span></span></span></a></span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Comic Sans MS";"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Avraham and Noach were both spiritual leaders in their
generations. Both were monotheists, spiritual beings, and prophets who
communicated directly with God. Yet Avraham is counted as the first Jew<a href="https://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=5917326813760532431#_ftn4" name="_ftnref4" style="mso-footnote-id: ftn4;" title=""><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="mso-special-character: footnote;"><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: HE; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">[4]</span></span></span></span></a>,
and Noach is counted as a gentile.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Comic Sans MS";"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>The entire world, including the Jewish people, owes its
very existence to Noach. Why is Noach not considered one of our patriarchs? <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Comic Sans MS";"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Parshas Noach begins with effusive praises of Noach: <em><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS";">These are the generations of Noach. Noach
was a righteous man in his generation Noach walked with God.”</span></em></span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Comic Sans MS";"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Few personalities in Tanach are described so nobly. Yet in
this very passage there are also some veiled criticisms of Noach. One opinion
of <em><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS";">Chazal</span></em><span class="apple-converted-space"> is that </span>Noach was only righteous
relative to the low moral standards of his time but would not have been
considered as righteous had he lived in a different age.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Comic Sans MS";"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>The Midrash<a href="https://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=5917326813760532431#_ftn5" name="_ftnref5" style="mso-footnote-id: ftn5;" title=""><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="mso-special-character: footnote;"><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: HE; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">[5]</span></span></span></span></a>
levels another criticism at Noach: The term<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><em><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS";">generations</span></em><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>applies not only to biological
children but also to the students of a<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><em><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS";">talmid</span></em><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><em><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS";">chacham</span></em>.
The Torah suggests then, that unlike Avraham who had countless<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><em><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS";">generations</span></em><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>of students apart from his own family,
Noach produced no followers beyond his own family. The use of the word<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><em><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS";">eileh</span></em><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>rather than<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><em><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS";">ve'eileh</span></em><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>suggests that the verse reads, "<em><b><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS";">Only</span></b></em><span class="apple-converted-space"><i> </i></span><em><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS";">these are the generation of Noach.</span></em>"</span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Comic Sans MS";"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>The<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><em><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS";">Sfas Emes</span></em><a href="https://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=5917326813760532431#_ftn6" name="_ftnref6" style="mso-footnote-id: ftn6;" title=""><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><i><span style="mso-special-character: footnote;"><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: HE; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">[6]</span></b></span></span></i></span></a><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>explains that the reason for the
deficiency in Noach's leadership and his inability to influence beyond his
family lay in his perfection. This even manifested in the phenomenon of his
having been born circumcised. Having known about God and Truth from birth meant
he never had to struggle to become pious and never was challenged to discover
faith. This very purity precluded him from being able to build bridges between
his own lofty level and the degenerate lives of the people around him. He could
not understand or relate to them, and in turn they could not understand or
relate to him.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Comic Sans MS";"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Avraham, on the other hand, came from a family of idol
worshipers and lived in a society where idolatry was the prevailing belief
system. He had to challenge the core beliefs of his society and his own family,
confront them with the falseness of their philosophies and offer them a compellingly
attractive alternative vision. To do this effectively he needed to engage with
the people of his time, connect with them, care about them and inspire them. He
also needed to constantly challenge them. This is something Noach was too
complete within himself and too self-sufficient to do. Noach's very greatness,
his natural piety, was the flaw that inhibited him from reaching out to a
population rather than just his own family.<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><em><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS";">These are the generations of Noach</span></em><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>- only these and no others.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Comic Sans MS";"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Based on the explanation of the Sfas Emes, Rabbi David
Lapin<a href="https://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=5917326813760532431#_ftn7" name="_ftnref7" style="mso-footnote-id: ftn7;" title=""><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="mso-special-character: footnote;"><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: HE; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">[7]</span></span></span></span></a>
explained that becoming a leader and influencing others is contingent on the
ability to be vulnerable and engage with the people of one's generation, to
connect with them, understand them and at the same time challenge their beliefs.
That is what differentiated Avraham, the Jew, from Noach the pious non-Jew.
Until today many of the pious saints of other religions reach their piety
through social and physical disengagement. Our<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><em><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-style: normal;">Torah leaders however, </span></em>are almost always people
deeply engaged in the issues of their generation and are often people who have
their finger on the pulse of the contemporary challenges of their times. Our
leaders, like the ladder in Yaakov’s dream, have their heads reaching up to the
sky but their feet firmly implanted on the ground.<a href="https://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=5917326813760532431#_ftn8" name="_ftnref8" style="mso-footnote-id: ftn8;" title=""><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="mso-special-character: footnote;"><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: HE; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">[8]</span></span></span></span></a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Noach was a celebrity. The moment he
was born his father declared that “this one will comfort us from the sadness of
our hands.” Noach invented tools to plow the earth and he became wealthy and
famous through that.<a href="https://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=5917326813760532431#_ftn9" name="_ftnref9" style="mso-footnote-id: ftn9;" title=""><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="mso-special-character: footnote;"><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin;">[9]</span></span></span></span></a>
But all that only served to further distance Noach from being able to relate to
his surroundings. Therefore, his legacy ended with himself.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Unlike Noach, Avrohom was born in
anonymity. He was “Abe”, Terach’s kid from down the block. Terach was an idol
wholesaler<a href="https://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=5917326813760532431#_ftn10" name="_ftnref10" style="mso-footnote-id: ftn10;" title=""><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="mso-special-character: footnote;"><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin;">[10]</span></span></span></span></a>.
But Avrohom pondered, strove, and yearned until he built himself into
greatness. But he never forgot his roots, and he never lost touch with his
beginnings. Therefore, he was able to relate to his generation, and that is why
he was so successful in drawing people close to Hashem.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>The mark of greatness is the ability
to relate to those well below you. The not-so-great are afraid to lower
themselves to relate to those around them because it may tarnish their
reputation. Only the truly great will be secure enough and caring enough to ‘go
there.’</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Part of the greatness of Rav Nosson
Tzvi was the veil of simplicity that he wrapped around himself. Any bochur
could approach him and any bochur could make a <i>seder</i> with him. He once
told someone, ‘I may not remember the name of every student in the yeshiva<a href="https://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=5917326813760532431#_ftn11" name="_ftnref11" style="mso-footnote-id: ftn11;" title=""><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="mso-special-character: footnote;"><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin;">[11]</span></span></span></span></a>
but I love every one of them.’ </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>A couple once approached the Rosh
Yeshiva of Telshe Rav Mottel Katz zt’l<a href="https://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=5917326813760532431#_ftn12" name="_ftnref12" style="mso-footnote-id: ftn12;" title=""><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="mso-special-character: footnote;"><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin;">[12]</span></span></span></span></a>
because they were having marital issues. One of the husband’s complaints was
that his wife insisted on his taking out the garbage, which he felt was menial
and beneath his dignity, as someone who studied Torah all day.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Early the following morning there was
a knock on this couple’s front door. When the husband opened the door, he was
stunned to find Rav Katz standing there. He was even more surprised when Rav
Katz explained that he had come to take out the garbage, as he didn’t feel it
was beneath his dignity to do so. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Avrohom and Sarah were both builders
of people. Avrohom headed an academy of Torah and was prominent and
prestigious. Yet Hashem tells him (<i>parshas Vayera</i>) “Everything Sarah
tells you, listen in her voice.” When you arrive home, all titles fade away,
and you must prioritize being a spouse.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>That is of the great keys of Shalom
Bayis. Not only respect for each other, but also to prioritize each other above
all else!</span></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 12.0pt;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>“If you’re going to come home late,
don’t forget to call your wife!”</span></i></div>
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<a href="https://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=5917326813760532431#_ftnref1" name="_ftn1" style="mso-footnote-id: ftn1;" title=""><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="mso-special-character: footnote;"><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">[1]</span></span></span></span></a>
Speech given at Kehillat New Hempstead, Shabbas Kodesh pashas Lech Lecha 5773,
in honor of the Shabbos Sheva Berachos of Noam and Shira Israel. </div>
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<a href="https://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=5917326813760532431#_ftnref2" name="_ftn2" style="mso-footnote-id: ftn2;" title=""><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="mso-special-character: footnote;"><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">[2]</span></span></span></span></a>
now immortalized by the song “Mama Rochel” composed by Abie Rotenberg and sung
by Yaakov Shwekey </div>
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<a href="https://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=5917326813760532431#_ftnref3" name="_ftn3" style="mso-footnote-id: ftn3;" title=""><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="mso-special-character: footnote;"><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">[3]</span></span></span></span></a>
From the Artscroll biography “Rav Nosson Tzvi”</div>
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<a href="https://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=5917326813760532431#_ftnref4" name="_ftn4" style="mso-footnote-id: ftn4;" title=""><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="mso-special-character: footnote;"><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">[4]</span></span></span></span></a> In
halacha there is a fascinating discussion whether the Avos were indeed
halachically Jewish. However, it is clear that the Avos, by dint of their
title, are the spiritual progenitors of the Jewish people. </div>
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<a href="https://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=5917326813760532431#_ftnref5" name="_ftn5" style="mso-footnote-id: ftn5;" title=""><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="mso-special-character: footnote;"><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">[5]</span></span></span></span></a>
Bereishis Rabbah 30:6 </div>
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(ד"ה-איתא במדרש בנח כתיב) </span></div>
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The Steipler Gaon, Rabbi Yaakov Yisrael Kanivesky zt’l, was known as an
extremely saintly individual. Yet, there are countless letters of
correspondence that he had with people struggling with issues of morality and
purity. It is astounding that he was able to relate to them and convey
practical advice and encouragement, despite his personally being on such an
incredibly lofty level. Many of those letters can be found in the sefer K’rayna
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Bereishis 5:29</div>
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He owned the proverbial Idols-R-Us of its time…</div>
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There were well over five thousand students in the Mirrer yeshiva</div>
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This story has been mistakenly attributed to Rav Mordechai Gifter, another one
of the Roshei Yeshva of Telshe. It is quoted in Bayis Umenucha of Rav Moshe
Aharon Stern zt’l as having happened with Rav Mottel Katz. </div>
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