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Parsha Halacha — Tazria - Metzora 5783

Выпуск: Parsha Halacha — Tazria - Metzora 5783. Темы: parsha_commentary. Поисковые термины: недельная глава, парша, parsha, פרשה, פרשת השבוע. This can be interpreted to mean that one who abrogates [the mitzvah] of brit, shall be cut off both in this world and in the Next World.16 This behavior is a denial in the uniqueness of the Jewish people and their special Divine mission.17 8) One who interprets the Torah improperly The Talmud derives this from the verse18 ‫ הִ כָ ֵרת תִ כָרֵ ת‬... Morton Borg in loving memory of Stephen's father, Shmuel Tzvi ben Pinchas, and Bella's and Morton's parents, Avraham ben Yitzchak and Leah bas HaRav Sholom Zev HaCohen To sponsor or subscribe, please email rabbicitron@hotmail.com Both the Haftorah of Tazria and that of Metzorah deal with Elisha’s student Geichazi.1 (Please note that this year we read neither of these Haftorot; rather we read the Haftorah of Rosh Chodesh.) Geichazi started out as the foremost student of Elisha but was banished from that position after he became a leper as punishment for lying in order to get funds from Na’aman, the general of Aram.2 According to the sages of the Mishnah,3 Gechazi is one of four commoners (i.e., non- kings) who have no portion in the World-to-Come (Olam HaBa). The others are Bilaam,4 Doeg,5 and Achitofel.6 1 Although he is not mentioned in the Haftorah of Tazria, the story of that Haftorah in Kings II (5:20) continues with how Geichazi ran after Na’aman, the general of Aram, and asked him for money in the name of Elisha and the tragic results of this sin. 1 Sins That Lose Olam HaBa According to the Mishnah,7 there are eight sins for which one can lose his portion in the World-to-Come.8 They are: 1) One Who Denies the Resurrection of the Dead9 The Talmud explains that one who denies the resurrection loses his share in the resurection as a commensurate punishment. This indicates that he doesn’t believe in the Divine presence in this world.12 5) One who treats the holidays (even Chol HaMoed) disgracefully 7 Ibid and Avot, 3:11 8 The Rambam (Laws of Teshuvah, 3:6-10) lists 24 sins for which one loses one’s share in the next world and another eight sins that, when committed habitually, cause one to lose his share. 10 Sanhedrin, 99a 11 Ibid, 99b and on 12 Yachin on Avot 3:11 2 Such behavior indicates that he denies G-d’s involvement in the workings of this world.13 6) One who embarra

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Parsha Halacha

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21 апреля 2023 г.

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