Weekly Portion of Torah by Rabbi Oury Cherki Tagged "Passover and Idolatry"

June 21, 2024

To be a partner and participate in the act of bringing Messiah into the world [Bha'alotkha]

The article discusses the Second Pesah in Parshat B'haalotkha, emphasizing its importance for spiritual renewal and national identity. It examines the need for Pesah sacrifice and purification, especially after idolatrous acts, and contrasts this with Christian theology's lack of a national component. Highlighting the month of Iyar, it shows how redemption during this period stems from the initiative of the Israelites from below. The significance of dates like Independence Day and Jerusalem Day in Iyar is linked to this grassroots awakening, portraying a unique phase in Israel's redemption as partners with the Creator

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