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  1. Ki Seitzeiתשפ״ג

    Self Righteous

    The essay explores the themes of redemption and righteousness in Tehillim 85, emphasizing the importance of prayer and acts of kindness as reflections of divine justice.

    Tehillim

  2. Shoftimתשפ״ג

    Shoftim – פרק כ״ו: Completely Committed

    The essay explores why Dovid Hamelech asks to be judged ("Shofteni Hashem") in Tehillim 26 when elsewhere he pleads not to be judged, contrasting Rashi's answer (he is comfortable being judged relative to Reshaim) with Sforno's (the perek is a plea not to be judged solely on the Batsheva episode). It then examines the meaning of "V'Ani B'Tumi Elech," linking it through two Yalkutim to "Tamim Tihiyeh Im Hashem Elokecha" in Parshas Shoftim and to "Toras Hashem Temima." Citing the Knaf Renanim's insight that the Torah, like water, is savored most by one who has been parched, the author explains that Dovid's very stumble enabled a deeper appreciation of Torah and thus greater closeness to Hashem. The lesson for Elul: rather than fixate on failings, use them to access the reviving power of Torah.

    Tehillim