If four words uttered by our forefather Abraham, accidentally, almost 4,000 years ago could have such destructive power - לו ישמעאל יחיה לפניך - (Genesis 17:18) "If only Ishmael would follow your ways" - how much more so will Abraham's and all our forefathers and mothers' heartfelt prayers on behalf of the Jewish people - come to fruition in a glorious way, speedily in our times!!
An incredible prophecy of the Holy Zohar (Book II page 32a) regarding the End of Days is unfolding before our eyes!
And the amazing comforting words of the Great sage Rebbe Akiva to his colleagues, as they witnessed the terrible degradation of the destroyed Holy Temple in Jerusalem, is a great source of comfort to us, in these difficult times.
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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