07-26-2025, 10:34 AM
(This post was last modified: 07-26-2025, 10:35 AM by COmentator.)
Today I was compelled to write the following
OH Israel: Remember the story ofNoah and the Flood…he listed to the L-d warning and was saved….whose who refused to listen to the L-d were punished…an allegorical definition of this story could point points out the descendents of Easu and Ishamel {Goyish nations] were punished for refusing to listen to the L-d and instead waging eternal war on the people of the Book…only those who took the L-ds warning were saved (jewish people) The flood represents the Goy nations attempt to “drown” Israel; Mount ararat represents The Land of Israel; the Ark represents the Torahl the Talmud the Oral Law,,the dove represents the remandier of the L-ds Promise to Israel via his promise to Abraham
All Israel is Bound to the Covenant all the actions of Jewish Persons weather among themselves or among the goy nations will either serve as Ambassadors of the L-d or not remember…whereever Jewish persons reside do not let the temtations of Pride; arrogance; secular materalism or atheism cause Jewish persons by their actions to Dimish the values of the L-d to the rest of the world. Be reminder to the Goy nations that the L-d exists but do not intermarry with them or dress like them or act like them at the caust of loosening the Covenent with the L-d.
To: Torah Scholors: Beware of the dangers of Pride and Arrogance
When having opposing viewpoints over the Torah—do so to try to understand and live the meaning of scripture; do not make dishonest arguments In order to “win” disagreements over Torah Viewpoints..
Remember Phinehas who was zealus for the L-d yet Phineas sinned due to his not availing his servitude of Torah instruction to the masses at the time leading up to the Battle of Gibeah. In addition, he also failed to address the needs of relieving Jephthah of his vow to sacrifice his daughter. As consequence, the high priesthood was taken from him and temporarily given to the offspring of Ithamar, essentially Eli and his sons. Likewise story serves as a warning against pride and the withholding of Torah knowledge. Phinehas lost his high-priestly dignity due to his haughty behavior towards Jephthah.. This incident highlights the importance of sharing Torah knowledge, even with those less educated.The Midrash teaches that both Phinehas and Jephthah were punished for their pride. Phinehas lost the divine spirit that had previously rested upon him, while Jephthah became ill and lost many of his limbs. This outcome emphasizes the severe consequences of allowing arrogance to prevent the sharing of crucial Torah knowledge.This cautionary tale reminds us that those well-versed in Torah have a responsibility to teach and guide others, regardless of their perceived status or knowledge level. It underscores the importance of humility and the obligation to share wisdom with all Jews, especially those who may lack a strong foundation in Torah observance
Remember Jephthah whose rash vow caused his daugthers death and brought punishment on himself and Phinehas as well
To all Jewish persons..remember how the L-d was “..I am He who inflicted punishment upon Samson, Amnon, and Zimri, and who will inflict punishment upon any one who will act in accordance with their practices... “
Remember the actions of Samson who was consecrated to the L-d and when the Spirit of the L-d was on him defeated many enemies..yet because As his eyes led him astray by lust, this was the reason he was blinded…
Remember because of Jair wickedness who“ erected an altar unto Baal, and on penalty of death he forced the people to prostrate themselves before it.…Then the angel approached Jair, and said to him: "Hear the words of the Lord ere thou diest. I appointed thee as prince over my people, and thou didst break My covenant, seduce My people, and seek to burn My servants with fire, but they were animated and freed by the living, the heavenly fire. As for thee, thou wilt die, and die by fire, a fire in which thou wilt abide forever." Thereupon the angel burnt him with a thousand men, whom he had taken in the act of paying homage to Baal
Do not follow the actions of King Amon of Judah:”… according to a lost Jewish apocryphal writing, reads:
"No sin is more grievous than idolatry, for it is treason against God. Yet even this has been forgiven upon sincere repentance; but he that sins from a mere spirit of opposition, to see whether God will punish the wicked, shall find no pardon, although he say in his heart, 'I shall have peace in the end (by repenting), though I walk in the stubbornness of my evil heart'" (Deut. xxix. 19). Such a one was Amon, the son of Manasseh, for the (Apocryphal) Scripture says: "And Amon reasoned an evil reasoning of transgression and said: 'My father from his childhood was a great transgressor, and he repented in his old age. So will I now walk after the lust of my soul and afterward return to the Lord.' And he committed more evil in the sight of the Lord than all that were before him; but the Lord God speedily cut him off from this good land. And his servants conspired against him and slew him in his own house, and he reigned two years only." It is noteworthy that this very midrashic fragment casts light upon the emphatic teaching of the Mishnah (Yoma, viii. 9): "Whosoever says, 'I will sin and repent thereafter,' will not be granted the time for repentance.
Do not follow the actions of King Jehoiakim of Judah:”.. the Jerusalem Talmud cites him as an example of one who has forfeited his place in heaven by publicly transgressing the law.
Remember how the actionsof the Jewish people brought about the death of King Josiah: “..also that Josiah's death was brought about because despite his sincere religious reform, he had in fact been deceived; thus he refused to heed the Prophet Jeremiah, thinking that no sword would pass through the Land of Israel. He was struck by 300 darts; he made no complaint except to acknowledge "The Lord is righteous, for I rebelled against His commandment.”
ve-samachta be-chagekha dance with the Torah with a joyful heart; Jews who studied Talmud by heart while carrying stones on their back, those Jews who went on whispering Zemirot shel Shabbat
OH Israel: Remember the story ofNoah and the Flood…he listed to the L-d warning and was saved….whose who refused to listen to the L-d were punished…an allegorical definition of this story could point points out the descendents of Easu and Ishamel {Goyish nations] were punished for refusing to listen to the L-d and instead waging eternal war on the people of the Book…only those who took the L-ds warning were saved (jewish people) The flood represents the Goy nations attempt to “drown” Israel; Mount ararat represents The Land of Israel; the Ark represents the Torahl the Talmud the Oral Law,,the dove represents the remandier of the L-ds Promise to Israel via his promise to Abraham
All Israel is Bound to the Covenant all the actions of Jewish Persons weather among themselves or among the goy nations will either serve as Ambassadors of the L-d or not remember…whereever Jewish persons reside do not let the temtations of Pride; arrogance; secular materalism or atheism cause Jewish persons by their actions to Dimish the values of the L-d to the rest of the world. Be reminder to the Goy nations that the L-d exists but do not intermarry with them or dress like them or act like them at the caust of loosening the Covenent with the L-d.
To: Torah Scholors: Beware of the dangers of Pride and Arrogance
When having opposing viewpoints over the Torah—do so to try to understand and live the meaning of scripture; do not make dishonest arguments In order to “win” disagreements over Torah Viewpoints..
Remember Phinehas who was zealus for the L-d yet Phineas sinned due to his not availing his servitude of Torah instruction to the masses at the time leading up to the Battle of Gibeah. In addition, he also failed to address the needs of relieving Jephthah of his vow to sacrifice his daughter. As consequence, the high priesthood was taken from him and temporarily given to the offspring of Ithamar, essentially Eli and his sons. Likewise story serves as a warning against pride and the withholding of Torah knowledge. Phinehas lost his high-priestly dignity due to his haughty behavior towards Jephthah.. This incident highlights the importance of sharing Torah knowledge, even with those less educated.The Midrash teaches that both Phinehas and Jephthah were punished for their pride. Phinehas lost the divine spirit that had previously rested upon him, while Jephthah became ill and lost many of his limbs. This outcome emphasizes the severe consequences of allowing arrogance to prevent the sharing of crucial Torah knowledge.This cautionary tale reminds us that those well-versed in Torah have a responsibility to teach and guide others, regardless of their perceived status or knowledge level. It underscores the importance of humility and the obligation to share wisdom with all Jews, especially those who may lack a strong foundation in Torah observance
Remember Jephthah whose rash vow caused his daugthers death and brought punishment on himself and Phinehas as well
To all Jewish persons..remember how the L-d was “..I am He who inflicted punishment upon Samson, Amnon, and Zimri, and who will inflict punishment upon any one who will act in accordance with their practices... “
Remember the actions of Samson who was consecrated to the L-d and when the Spirit of the L-d was on him defeated many enemies..yet because As his eyes led him astray by lust, this was the reason he was blinded…
Remember because of Jair wickedness who“ erected an altar unto Baal, and on penalty of death he forced the people to prostrate themselves before it.…Then the angel approached Jair, and said to him: "Hear the words of the Lord ere thou diest. I appointed thee as prince over my people, and thou didst break My covenant, seduce My people, and seek to burn My servants with fire, but they were animated and freed by the living, the heavenly fire. As for thee, thou wilt die, and die by fire, a fire in which thou wilt abide forever." Thereupon the angel burnt him with a thousand men, whom he had taken in the act of paying homage to Baal
Do not follow the actions of King Amon of Judah:”… according to a lost Jewish apocryphal writing, reads:
"No sin is more grievous than idolatry, for it is treason against God. Yet even this has been forgiven upon sincere repentance; but he that sins from a mere spirit of opposition, to see whether God will punish the wicked, shall find no pardon, although he say in his heart, 'I shall have peace in the end (by repenting), though I walk in the stubbornness of my evil heart'" (Deut. xxix. 19). Such a one was Amon, the son of Manasseh, for the (Apocryphal) Scripture says: "And Amon reasoned an evil reasoning of transgression and said: 'My father from his childhood was a great transgressor, and he repented in his old age. So will I now walk after the lust of my soul and afterward return to the Lord.' And he committed more evil in the sight of the Lord than all that were before him; but the Lord God speedily cut him off from this good land. And his servants conspired against him and slew him in his own house, and he reigned two years only." It is noteworthy that this very midrashic fragment casts light upon the emphatic teaching of the Mishnah (Yoma, viii. 9): "Whosoever says, 'I will sin and repent thereafter,' will not be granted the time for repentance.
Do not follow the actions of King Jehoiakim of Judah:”.. the Jerusalem Talmud cites him as an example of one who has forfeited his place in heaven by publicly transgressing the law.
Remember how the actionsof the Jewish people brought about the death of King Josiah: “..also that Josiah's death was brought about because despite his sincere religious reform, he had in fact been deceived; thus he refused to heed the Prophet Jeremiah, thinking that no sword would pass through the Land of Israel. He was struck by 300 darts; he made no complaint except to acknowledge "The Lord is righteous, for I rebelled against His commandment.”
ve-samachta be-chagekha dance with the Torah with a joyful heart; Jews who studied Talmud by heart while carrying stones on their back, those Jews who went on whispering Zemirot shel Shabbat