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Divrei Torah – Parshas Eikev
Bris Milah & Shabbos - Zachor V'Shamor
”You shall cut away the barrier of your heart and no longer stiffen your
neck” (Devarim 10:16)
This verse and a similar verse in Parshas Nitzavim, “Umal Hashem
Elokecha Es L'Vavcha V'Es L'Vav Zaracha” describe how Hashem or
we should circumcise our hearts to make us more ready to serve G-d.
The latter verse also alludes to the upcoming month of Elul, as the
letters of Elul are represented as the 1st letters of the each word in the
verse.
The Sefarim HaKedoshim discuss this concept and the relationship
between the Mitzvah of Bris Milah and the “circumcision-of-our-hearts”
and how Milas Ha'Lev is a consequence of Shemiras Bris Ha'Milah.
To this end, the Ramban in Parshas Lech L'Cha suggests that just as
Shabbos is referred to as an “Os Bris” (sign/covenant) between
Hashem and his people, so is Bris Milah, hence they should be studied
and compared to each other. Therefore, Rav Moshe Wolfson suggests
that just as Shabbos has 2 components; Zachor V'Shamor (to
remember and to watch) so too Bris Milah has these 2 components.
The Zechiras Ha'Bris is the circumcision itself and the Shemira (to
watch) is the constant protection from the related sins of passion. For
this reason, Rav Wolfson suggests that Yosef Ha'Tzaddik was born
circumcised to display that his role was purely Shemiras Ha'Bris -
watching and diligently protecting our commitment to holy relationships,
as he successfully achieved in Egypt amidst the threat of Egyptian
culture and specifically the temptation of wife of Potiphar. This role
model was a critical commitment that preserved Klal Yisrael's
commitment to these values all of their years in Egyptian servitude.
May we follow in the ways of our father Yosef Ha'Tzaddik and be
privileged to achieve a removal of the “barriers of our hearts” this Elul
season. Rav Moshe Wolfson, Mashgiach of Torah Vodaas and author
of Emunas Etechah.
Rav Moshe Wolfson, Mashgiach of Torah Vodaas and author of Emunas
Etechah.
Bris Milah & Shabbos - Zachor V'Shamor
”You shall cut away the barrier of your heart and no longer stiffen your
neck” (Devarim 10:16)
This verse and a similar verse in Parshas Nitzavim, “Umal Hashem
Elokecha Es L'Vavcha V'Es L'Vav Zaracha” describe how Hashem or
we should circumcise our hearts to make us more ready to serve G-d.
The latter verse also alludes to the upcoming month of Elul, as the
letters of Elul are represented as the 1st letters of the each word in the
verse.
The Sefarim HaKedoshim discuss this concept and the relationship
between the Mitzvah of Bris Milah and the “circumcision-of-our-hearts”
and how Milas Ha'Lev is a consequence of Shemiras Bris Ha'Milah.
To this end, the Ramban in Parshas Lech L'Cha suggests that just as
Shabbos is referred to as an “Os Bris” (sign/covenant) between
Hashem and his people, so is Bris Milah, hence they should be studied
and compared to each other. Therefore, Rav Moshe Wolfson suggests
that just as Shabbos has 2 components; Zachor V'Shamor (to
remember and to watch) so too Bris Milah has these 2 components.
The Zechiras Ha'Bris is the circumcision itself and the Shemira (to
watch) is the constant protection from the related sins of passion. For
this reason, Rav Wolfson suggests that Yosef Ha'Tzaddik was born
circumcised to display that his role was purely Shemiras Ha'Bris -
watching and diligently protecting our commitment to holy relationships,
as he successfully achieved in Egypt amidst the threat of Egyptian
culture and specifically the temptation of wife of Potiphar. This role
model was a critical commitment that preserved Klal Yisrael's
commitment to these values all of their years in Egyptian servitude.
May we follow in the ways of our father Yosef Ha'Tzaddik and be
privileged to achieve a removal of the “barriers of our hearts” this Elul
season. Rav Moshe Wolfson, Mashgiach of Torah Vodaas and author
of Emunas Etechah.
Rav Moshe Wolfson, Mashgiach of Torah Vodaas and author of Emunas
Etechah.
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