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Wednesday, April 26, 2023

Motivation



Text by Rabbi Yisroel Bronstein

''Hashem spoke to Moshe after the death of Aharon's two sons'' [Acharei 1:1]

Why, asks Rashi, does the verse state ''Hashem spoke to Moshe after the death of Aharon's two sons''? Why not simply say ''Hashem spoke to Moshe''?

To answer the question, Rashi quotes R' Elazar ben Azaryah's parable:  A sick man called for a doctor.  The doctor instructed him ''Do not eat cold food, and do not lie in a damp chilly place.''

Then a second doctor came and told the man ''Do not eat cold food, and do not lie in a damp chilly place, so that you will not die like so-and-so did.''

By alluding to somebody who died as a result of not taking these precautions, the second doctor was more successful than the first in rousing the man to take care of himself.

This is why, explains Rashi, the verse states ''after the death of Aharon's two sons''.  It was in order to give Aharon an extra measure of motivation to keep the laws enumerated in this portion.

6 comments:

  1. Devorah, I love the blog posts of weird clouds! I don't know why you had to disable comments, but I just wanted you to know I think you do a great job.

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  2. Thank you.
    I have seen lots more on videos, but I can't download the videos. Eventually I'll find one I can download and share here.

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    1. Thank you, Devorah for your amazing photos and posts of the Nibiru system. I for one find them fascinating as well as very encouraging. Please continue to post them as often as possible. And if you are unable to download some of the videos, maybe you can post some stills?

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  3. https://youtu.be/ZvqEWvtzkgc

    Devorah, please watch this video if you have some spare time. It is by someone named Chevra Rav Moshe Chaim that came across on you tube. He speaks very well, and clearly explains many questions about Moshiach. Maybe you might consider posting it on your blog.

    C S

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  4. Agreed. Devorah's blog is awesome and is so vital to this important moment in our generation- Chevlei d' Moshiach.

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  5. Anon @ 9.30 - yes i look every day for more things to share, I will upload some more asap.

    Leah, thank you, are you the Florida Leah ?

    CS I will check out the video.

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