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Pinchasתשפ״ו
Return Count
The essay explores the significance of the census in Parshas Pinchas following the plague at Shittim. Drawing on the Sfas Emes, it argues that being counted (mispar) represents the dwelling of holiness within the natural order (teva), demonstrating G-d's love for Bnei Yisrael even when they are not at their most elevated spiritual state.
Medrash
Chukasתשפ״ה
In the Clouds
The essay explores why Har HaHar remained standing while the Clouds of Glory flattened other mountains. It connects the mountain's unique 'double-peak' structure to Aharon HaKohen's role as a peacemaker who brought those distanced by sin back to the Torah, symbolizing the inclusion of the 'small' with the 'great' under divine protection.
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