7 results found. Displaying results 1 to 7 of 7.
|
 |
|
Ner Mitzvah 2 - The 4 Golios 2 |
by Hauer, Rabbi Moshe |
We continue a discussion in the Maharal's Sefer Ner Mitzvah on Chanukah with exploring the four malchiyos (kingdoms) and their likenesses as portrayed in the dream of Daniel and the dream of Nevuchadnezzar. In Daniel's dream, the 4 kingdoms appear as animals arising from the sea, one, a lion with eagle's wings; two, a bear-like creature; three, a leopard; and four, an indescribable monster. In Nevuchadnezzar’s dream, the four are portrayed as parts of the human body: a head of gold, chest of silver, stomach and thighs of copper, and legs of iron. The Maharal discusses each of these as they relate to one of the four kingdoms, with particular emphasis on Yavan (Greece) as the leopard of copper with the power of intellect, opposing the Divinity in Torah wisdom. |
 |
|
|
 |
 |
 |
|
|
|
|
|
Ner Mitzvah 7 - The Rewards of Lighting Candles |
by Hauer, Rabbi Moshe |
We continue in the Maharal's Sefer Ner Mitzvah with his interpretation of a statement in the Gemara. The Gemara discusses the reward for 4 mitzvos: ner (lighting Shabbos and Chanukah candles), mezuzah, tzitzis, and Kiddush. The Maharal draws a parallel to the 4 stages of a person's life-in this world, the world to come, the resurrection of the dead, and in Olam Habah (the world to come) afterwards. He explains how the reward for each one: children who are Torah scholars, a nice house, nice clothing, and flasks of wine, respectively, each have a deeper significance and meaning in accordance with the stage of life that they represent. The Maharal concludes with strong statements against assimilation, encouraging us to preserve the sanctity and Divine element that sets us apart, and that the Greeks fought to destroy. |
 |
|
|
 |
 |
 |
|