Nitzovim- Vayelech – How many times is Moshe going to warn us? (5780/2020)
Posted: September 11, 2020
Parshas Nitzovim- Vayelech (5780/ 2020) How many times is Moshe going to warn us? This class presents and analyzes Moshe’s (i.e. the Torah’s) prophecy that is repeated SIX TIMES!!! and in hindsight has clearly been revealed in the painful and miraculous story of Jewish history. The prophecy says in various ways between Parshios Vaeschanan, Nitzavim, Vayelech and Haazinu that “after I (Moshe) dies Yidden will sin and tragedy will befall the people, including exile and then they will do Teshuva and return. Why does the Torah repeat it six times? Especially if the statement of the prophecy puts power behind the prophecy. How is this consistent with free will? This class provides insight into this paradox and reveals an inspiring lesson for our generation. Three answers: A. When the founder of any movement passes away the ideology of the movement has to become more important than the personality who inspired it, and Moshe is acutely aware of this. B. Teshuva is very special and almost justifies what comes before it (see Hil Teshuva Chapter 7 Halacha 5. C. A negative prophecy can be reversed, so it isn’t interfering with free will. Class length: 23:59
Parshas Nitzovim- Vayelech (5780/ 2020) How many times is Moshe going to warn us?