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Facebuker Shabbos Table Talk — Lech Lecha 5783

Выпуск: Facebuker Shabbos Table Talk — Lech Lecha 5783. Темы: parsha_commentary. Поисковые термины: недельная глава, парша, parsha, פרשה, פרשת השבוע. of Parsha) in the Torah are relevant to all humanity - and Noah emerges from the Ark having taught us all a) not to abandon moral values, and b) that there are certain specific Laws that all humans are commanded to obey (and obviously, this is closely related to (a)). Every Jew, man or woman, possesses enough moral and spiritual light to influence friends and acquaintances and to bring them out of the “darkness” into the “light.” (‫ה 'חשון‬, ‫* * * )היום יום‬ When one stands on the ground and looks up to the sky, the stars appear to be minute specks. Every wayfaring soul found rest for his body and food for both his body and soul in Abraham's generous tent." However, until he was told to leave his homeland, Abraham was a well- established landed gentry. “And He said: ‘Look now toward heavens, and count the stars, if you are able to count them’; and He said to him: ‘So shall your offspring.’” (15:5) QUESTION: In what ways are the Jewish people like stars? Now that he was cast into the role of rootless existence he would know, not just through the power of imagination, but through the school of rugged experience what it means to be without shelter and food. What's so good about having to uproot and wander continuously?" She answered the question that she herself asked and said, "Abraham specialized in the mitzvah of hachnasas orchim, taking care of guests. Rashi, our most prominent commentator, notes that "Lecha" means "for you." His explanation reads: "Lech-Lecha: For your pleasure and for your benefit." So what are the first things said to a Jew? Hashem assured Avram that although on earth the nations of the world consider the Jewish people “very small” (of minor significance), in reality, up in heaven, they are of primary importance. King David found such spiritual joy in the Torah, that he was able to declare that "they are dearer to me than gold, to even the finest gold!" So go - for yourself - reach for it! However, as one comes closer and gets to know more about him, one can perceive the great and beautiful “Pintele Yid” (spark of Judaism) that is in him.

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Facebuker Shabbos Table Talk

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4 ноября 2022 г.

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Темы: parsha_commentary