In one of the dramatic passages from the Yamim Nora’im liturgy, we recite: כִּי תַעֲבִיר מֶמְשֶׁלֶת זָדוֹן מִן הָאָרֶץ – “When You shall remove the dominion of evil from the earth.” What is this “Memsheles Zadon” to which the prayer refers? Last week, we cited R’ Yeruchem Olshin’s explanation that it alludes to the Heavenly accusers, Celestial representatives of the nations of the earth. At this time, they join forces against Yisrael, aiming to persuade [...]
(The following analysis of the principal Rosh Hashanah services is based in large part on an exposition by R’ Yeruchem Olshin in Yerach L’mo’adim, Yamim Nora’im I, ma’amar47, § 1-4.) In certain respects, Rosh Hashanah may seem like a confusing time. Such might be the impression one gets from a cursory glance at the day’s practices. Combination Package Of course, as we know, Rosh Hashanah is a solemn [...]
The all-encompassing nature of the Torah is one of its well-known and wondrous attributes. Chazal seem to be referring to the notion that everything is contained in the Torah when they state in the Mishnah (Avos 5:22): הֲפָךְ בָּהּ וַהֲפָךְ בָּהּ דְּכֹלָּא בָהּ. “Turn it over and turn it over (i.e., examine it repeatedly and thoroughly) – for all is within it.” Hidden Tragedies Thus, the Sages [...]
Consider the following profiles. Reuvein and Shimon, to all appearances, were following the same basic path. They were both young men of high caliber, wholesome in their character and equally diligent and devoted to their Torah studies. When they grew up, however, their ways parted somewhat. Both remained fully committed in their observance and dedication, but Reuvein became a maggid shiur (Torah lecturer) in a yeshivah, while Shimon went [...]
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