Thursday, July 7, 2016

Salvation From Israel's Enemies

The following is taken from my father's writings.
Parashat Ḥukkat appears between Koraḥ and Balak, teaching that observance of Torah will save Israel from all its enemies, both internal and external. Torah and Israel’s internal unity are the factors which will protect and ultimately save Israel. Ideally, the two are interrelated, as shared commitment to Torah must indeed unify the nation.

            The final words of Parashat Koraḥ [18:32] are “that they not die,” the continuity teaches that it is Israel’s fidelity to Torah and mitzvot which is its source of life. This is true for the individual and for the nation as a whole.

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