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Sefer_Vayikra
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19 - Emor - Lag B'Omer - Emunah of Rabbi Shimon Bar Yochai |
by Hauer, Rabbi Moshe |
A Kohen is prohibited from coming in contact with a corpse, which is the strongest kind of tumah (impurity). A Kohen is set aside to serve Hashem in the Beis Hamikdash, and focuses on the neshama (soul); therefore, he should not come close to a dead body, which is far removed from its neshama. Because the Kohen is working for Hashem, Hashem provides for him, and he is not supposed to worry about making a living. Other people can become like Kohanim in this regard, dedicating their lives to serve Hashem in such a complete manner that He will provide for all of their needs. This was the signature emunah (faith) of Rabbi Shimon Bar Yochai, who was completely focused on Torah. Hashem provided his needs as he learned for 12 years, and he did not need to worry about making a living. |
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21 - Behar - Torah and Agriculture |
by Hauer, Rabbi Moshe |
When the yovel year comes, all slaves are freed, reminding us that we can be slaves to no one other than Hashem. As we count between Pesach to Shavuos, we move toward the time when we bring the bikkurim (first fruits) to the Beis Hamikdash, recognizing that what we produce from the land is not our own. Kayin, the first farmer, should have brought this offering to show recognition to Hashem, but he brought the lowest quality produce. This attitude reflects a self-serving one, trying to get the most out of what the land has to offer. However, our job is to recognize that everything comes from Hashem, and we bring proper offerings to reflect this understanding.
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21 - Tazria/Metzora - Tzaraas, Humility and Eretz Yisrael- Third Aliyah |
by Hauer, Rabbi Moshe |
In the 3rd aliyah of Parshas Tazria, tzaraas (leprosy) is discussed on the basar (flesh). This softer term teaches about the importance of humility, and the need to be humble and soft. Tzaraas, a punishment for both improper speech and haughtiness, can only come in Eretz Yisroel, where Hashem's presence is obvious and expressed. It is clear that the existence of Eretz Yisroel relies completely on Hashem, removing any room for haughtiness. When a person acts with humility, that is when they can be healed, unlike the people of Sedom, whose apathy and haughtiness led to their destruction. |
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