Rashi explains the apparent redundancy of the verb listen with the comment “If you will listen to the old, then you will listen to the new.” The old and the new each have their own distinct advantages and disadvantages. The old maintains a certain authoritative authenticity which is not characteristic of the new. The old has demonstrated stability and strength by withstanding the test of time. On the other hand, the old lacks the freshness which is a unique component of the new. The heritage of the past should guide and inspire the framework during every new step. While novelty…
