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The Weekly Midrash — Noach 5754

Выпуск: The Weekly Midrash — Noach 5754. Темы: parsha_commentary. Поисковые термины: недельная глава, парша, parsha, פרשה, פרשת השבוע. The specifics of the Ark's construction are laid out with meticulous detail in Bereishis 6 ‫ "וזה אשר תעשה אתה שלש מאות אמה ארך‬This is how you shall make it: the length ‫ התבה חמשים אמה רחבה ושלשים אמה‬of the ark shall be three hundred cubits, "‫ קומתה‬its width fifty cubits, and its height thirty cubits.” -Bereishis 6 On this we have an interesting Midrash (Bereshit Rabbah 31) ‫ בפקודיך‬:)‫ טו‬,‫בר חטיא אמר (תהלים קיט‬ Bar Ḥatya said: “I speak about Your edicts” ‫ בחקתיך‬:)‫ טז‬,‫ (תהלים קיט‬,‫אשיחה‬ (Psalms 119:15), “I delight in Your ‫ למדתך תורה דרך ארץ שאם יעשה‬,‫אשתעשע‬ statutes” (Psalms 119:16) – the Torah gives ‫ יעשה רחבה‬,‫אדם ספינה שתהא עומדת בלמין‬ you instruction about practical matters. If ‫ וגבהה אחד מעשרה‬,‫אחד מששה בארכה‬ a person wants to build a ship capable of .‫בארכה‬ standing sturdily in port, he should make its width one-sixth of its length and its height one-tenth of its length. As we traverse life's turbulent waters, may we, like Noach, rely on the enduring principles and teachings of the Torah, constructing our own personal arks to withstand and thrive amidst life's challenges. Yet amid the bleakness, Noach shines as a beacon of righteousness, leading him to be chosen by G-d to construct the Ark that would save humanity and animal life from the imminent deluge. The SS Great Britain, the world's first modern ocean liner, adheres to these very proportions, reminiscent of the Ark's design. Such alignment between the Ark's construction and modern engineering marvels underscores the enduring nature of Torah wisdom. In this week's Parsha, Noach, we read about a world riddled with corruption and wickedness. Whether for spiritual guidance or practical applications, the Torah offers timeless insights. Remarkably, this ancient maritime wisdom remains relevant. A Publication Of Torah2go Torah2go.studio@gmail.com

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The Weekly Midrash

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20 октября 2023 г.

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Темы: parsha_commentary