Everyone seems to be trying to understand why HAMAS chose to attack Israel now. Many have speculated this and that for the cause. While the situation in the Middle East is complicated and interwoven with a myriad of cause and effect, the answer is really quite simple.
Hate and Evil are prevalent against the State of Israel. Jew hatred which has always existed from the time of the Exodus (over 3300 years ago), the rise of the competing One G-d religion of Islam in the 7th Century CE and the need for an international scapegoat have made the industrious, intelligent and small but thriving group of peoples known as Jews/Hebrews easy targets for the venting of such evil and hatred that is inbred in humanity.
That is the simple and most clear answer. All the rest is just diversion from this fact.
Parshat Naso is the longest single parsha in the Torah, clocking in at 176 verses. That’s Torah’s way of saying, “Hey, you might want to take a long , serious and contemplative look at what you’re about to learn.”
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This Torah portion is a powder keg of rebellion, ego, Divine smackdowns, and deep theological reflection. It’s more than just a cautionary tale, it’s a microscope on the human soul, power, leadership, and holiness.
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So, what makes us Jews think we’re right when it comes to holy living? The short answer? We don’t think we’re right, we think we’re obligated.
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