22b. Hachodesh 5735 (A Parshas Hachodesh Ma’amar), Class Two.
Posted: March 19, 2023
22b. Hachodesh 5735 (A Parshas Hachodesh Ma’amar), Class Two. Perek 2-3; 7. This class addresses the juxtaposition of Tishrei (creation, nature and Teshuva, from the bottom up) and Nissan (Torah and the super natural, and the power to do Teshuva infinitely that comes from Him. He brings the famous arguments between רבי אליעזר and רבי יהושע who speak of the most important events in the world happening in a Teshuva way (Nissan, רבי אליעזר) or in a inspired (from on high) way (Tishrei, רבי יהושע). He observes that we Paskin like both: 1) agreeing with the RaMbaM that Moshiach comes through Teshuva (like רבי אליעזר) but in the month of Nissan (like רבי יהושע). He explains that creation was a limit meant to be transformed to hold infinity and the therefore the thought for the (finite) creation can e in Nissan. He further explains that the Teshuva of the times of Moshiach happens with the advantage of our own effort, but in the Nissan season, where the Divine assistance is actually (already) seen.
22b. Hachodesh 5735 (A Parshas Hachodesh Ma’amar), Class Two.