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“My doctrine shall drop like rain, My saying like dew.” (32:2)

The Alshich explains this posuk as a prayer. Moshe asks that the effect of his words shall resemble that produced by rain and dew, in that they lead to the growth of crops. Similarly, may his words have a positive effect in developing the people to bring them closer to Hashem. The Chezkuni explains that the effects of rain are not immediately noticeable. It is only after some time has elapsed and grass begins to sprout, flowers bloom, and fruits grow that its worth is appreciated. Similarly, a man cannot be impatient in the study of Torah. He should not…

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“Is corruption His? No! It is the blemish of His children.” (32:5) – “Is this the way you repay Hashem… Is he not your Father, your Master? He made and established you.” (32:6)

One who goes astray should not be mislead into assuming that he is harming only himself. He should realize that as head of a household he serves as the pacesetter, and his actions are perceived as the prime factor in determining a specific course to follow. ,ja uk, if he thinks that his actions affect only himself, he is mistaken. “onun uhbc” the blemish carries itself over to his children, for they learn his misdeeds. Even if he sends his children to the finest school, he must augment the school’s teachings by practicing what is being taught to his children….

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“Is this how you repay Hashem, O’ vile and unwise nation.” (32:6)

The Ramban in Parashas Kedoshim (19:2) defines the word kcb as referring to a group or individual whose behavior is vile and shameful. Here, both Rashi and the Ramban understand this vile behavior as a lack of gratitude towards Hashem. Rabeinu Yonah in his commentary on Avos (1:3) writes that hakoras hatov is basic to proper service of Hashem. One should serve Hashem not in order to receive compensation, but rather because of the countless kindnesses which He has bestowed upon him, and because of the greatness of the Master who is fit to be served this way. Thrice daily…

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“Remember days of yore, understand the years of every generation.” (32:7)

Precepts of Jewish thought are closely linked to everyday realities and can be perceived in daily occurrences. An individual Jew can strengthen his belief and trust in Hashem by viewing these happenings through a Torah perspective. The same is true of all historical events. All events in the annals of time, happened as part of a Divine plan. To disregard this concept is to negate the essence of these events. Rabbi Mordechai Gifter Shlita emphasizes this posuk as establishing the guidelines for the understanding of history from a true perspective. An event in history cannot be looked at in the…

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“My doctrine shall drop like rain, My saying like dew.” (32:2)

“Is corruption His? No! It is the blemish of His children.” (32:5) – “Is this the way you repay Hashem… Is he not your Father, your Master? He made and established you.” (32:6)

“Is this how you repay Hashem, O’ vile and unwise nation.” (32:6)

“Remember days of yore, understand the years of every generation.” (32:7)

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