I think some of the Rabbis are part of the 'Sanhedrin' of Jerusalem
But its very hard to hear what they are saying and what it might mean for us.
23 December 2024
זמן בין השמשות לשיטת הגאונים | סימן רס"א סעיף ב' | שונה הלכות חלק תתס"א | הרב דוד דודקבי AND סוד מכירת יוסף
is this about the redemption?? Anyone…..?
Are we in the Time Between……?
סוד מכירת יוסף - ביאור האלשיך הקדוש | פרשת וישב מאת הרב אליהו אילוז שליט"א
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Tuesday, December 31
We are invited into the home of the legendary Ezra Yakin, Israel's oldest warrior.
This 98-year-old firebrand decided upon the path of defender of his people as a teen in Jerusalem when he joined the "Lechi" underground to fight the British occupation.
Taking part in all of Israel's wars, his passion has not diminished until today as he is the oldest member of the IDF. including the current war.
We will have the honor of meeting this giant and hearing his message for the Jewish people and Jewish history.
After our visit, we will continue to the old city where we will visit the "Plugot Hakotel Museum" in the Jewish Quarter.
This new museum tells the story of the "Betar youth". who dedicated their lives to protecting Jewish life and honor in old Jerusalem during the British occupation. Typically, bowing to Arab demands, the British forbade blowing the shofar at the end of Yom Kippur prayers.
Annually, all eyes were set on the Western Wall to see if this year the might of Great Britain would prevail against the determined young defenders of Jewish honor.
Guess who won?
The story of these selfless young Jewish idealists is told in a new, dramatic multimedia presentation
We shall meet our bus at the Inbal Hotel at 9:00 and return from the old city using public transport at 3:00.
Lunch will be at your favorite eatery in the Jewish quarter
Cost 200 shekels
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Tuesday, January 14
We shall begin our day with a visit to the indomitable heroes on "the hilltops" who are standing between a "Palestinian state" and Eretz Yisrael.
They attract the ire of the US government, the international community, and their Leftist allies in Israel.
They are exposed to extreme weather Arab attacks, politically directed police brutality, and biting financial sanctions.
Yet they stand strong
We shall stand with them.
We continue to the Bet Shean Valley where we shall enjoy the unique "Bio-Bee" experience in the religious kibbutz," Sede Eliyahu".
This small community is the home to world-famous original farming ideas and methods that lead the world in the "Helpful insects" industry, eliminating the need for chemical pesticides.
They have identified "good" insects that feed on pests that are the bane of farmers worldwide.
Bio Bee reproduces these helpful insects and packages them for export, a blessing for the entire world.
We will have a picnic lunch.
Bring sandwiches which we can eat at the tables of their dairy cafe where we can order hot drinks and light dishes.
You are invited to shop at kibbutz nature culinary shop.
We will depart from the Inbal Hotel at 8:30 and return before 6:00 IH.
Cost; 250 shekels
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author: "Jews, Israelis and Arabs"
Not a Jewish Idea – End the Antinomian iInfiltration of our Communities
Antinomy: noun as in opposition
One who denies the fixed meaning or universal applicability of moral law.
AND antinomians, pl. of antinomus, opposed to the moral law : Greek anti-, anti- + Greek nomos, law;
AND Opposed to or denying the fixed meaning or universal applicability of moral law: "By raising segregation and racial persecution to the ethical level of law, it puts into practice the antinomian rules of Orwell's world. Evil becomes good, inhumanity is interpreted as charity, egoism as compassion" (Elie Wiesel).
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Rabbi Green says: Please understand:
I'm not suggesting that every celebrity or influencer who makes the pagan one-eye signal is necessarily an antinomian pagan himself or herself. Nor do I accuse the decision makers at Chabad.org, Aish.com, JCM, et al (i.e. Jewish institutions that feature antinomian pagan signals) of malicious or polytheistic intention.
Rather, I suspect that these individuals are compromised by loyalties to secret societies that require their signaling. My suspicion is that they were pressured to join the ranks of a secret fraternity to advance their career, or to gain access to funds with which to expand their institution or its scope of influence.
Perhaps at that time, they were misled into thinking that the secret rituals and signals of these societies were benign. As they advanced the ranks of the society, they were required to signal their loyalty yet not betray the secrecy.
At some point, they crossed a line of no return. Admitting their membership in the secret society or publicly disassociating from it would effectively end their career or worse. Perhaps doing so would put their loved ones at risk.
If my suspicions are correct, then we should truly pity these individuals. They are suffering souls trapped in an antinomian cult from which there is no escape.
And if that's indeed the case, that would explain why they are incapable of acknowledging or disavowing the pagan signal.
My intent in posting these images is not to bring shame on these unfortunate individuals, nor do I seek to endanger their lives or careers by pressuring them to renounce the secret society or its antinomian rituals. After attempting to communicate with numerous such individuals, I acknowledge that exposing their secret loyalties will not help them break free from its chokehold.
Rather, my intent is to expose the occult signalling in order to warn others. By drawing attention to this tragic reality, we can try to prevent other aspiring celebrities, influencers, or institution heads from comprising themselves with unholy loyalties.
By publicizing the bizarre images, my message is simple:
Don't sell your soul to secret societies. Don't compromise your institution to its unholy clutches.
Don't sell our communities to antinomian infiltration.
Let's get back to basics:
The definition of a Jew (yehudi) is one who rejects idolatry in all its forms [Megila 13a].
If you are a Jew, you may not profess loyalty to anyone other than G-d Almighty. The only rituals allowed are those prescribed by His Torah. Occult signaling is inherently un-Jewish.
Fellow Jews! We need to raise awareness of this scourge. It's time to free our communities from institutions that have been compromised by secret loyalties to antinomian cults.
In a world where conspiracies are no longer mere theory, we cannot afford to allow our communities to be associated with secret societies of any kind.
Millions of truth-seekers around the world distrustful of mainstream narratives are watching us with scrutiny.
When our publications feature pagan signals or icons, it is assumed that orthodox Jews are part of a worldwide globalist conspiracy to subvert human civilization. I know this sounds absurd, but I assure you that it is very serious.
Instead of dismissing my protests as fringe or eccentric, I implore you to consider that there's a growing population of so-called “conspiracy theorists,” or perhaps the right term is conspiracy realists, outside of your mainstream bubble.
Jews peddling pagan signals constitutes a grave chilul Hashem b'rabim, a public desecration of God's Name. It makes no difference if the mainstream or majority is indifferent or oblivious.
It's time to heed the Torah's timeless command: “Remove the idolatry from your midst” [Genesis 35:2].
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TORAH…Torah…TORAH!
Yehuda & Tamar - Revealing The Crossroads Where Royalty Came From
Pesacheinu Megadim - Connecting the Beginning and End of Parshas Vayeishev
Mi Ha'ish - The Physiology of Your Tongue Reveals It's Purpose
22 December 2024
Chanukah & the 25 Letters of Shema - The Vilna Gaon Inflames Your Soul For Chanukah
On the 25th is Chanukah AND are the 25 words of the Shema ….. 49 Gates of Wisdom… what is the 50th?
See also each of the 24 days on: https://www.shaarnunproductions.org
Chief Rabbis Issue Declaration
Chief Rabbis: 'President must pardon soldier arrested for leaking documents'
The Chief Rabbis of Israel, Rabbi David Yosef and Rabbi Kalman Ber, have asked President Herzog to pardon the soldier who leaked classified documents to PM's spokesman Eli Feldstein.
The Chief Rabbis of Israel, Rabbi David Yosef and Rabbi Kalman Ber, have requested President Yitzhak Herzog to grant a pardon to Soldier A, who leaked classified documents to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's spokesman, Eli Feldstein.
"The difficult decision made in his case is causing division within the nation. We see the presidency as a symbol of peace and unity. The soldier deeply regrets his actions. We join many others in urging you to use your authority to grant him a pardon," they said.
The soldier, through his attorneys, submitted a pardon request to President Herzog last Thursday, expressing remorse for his actions and stating, "I admit my mistake, have learned my lesson, and am truly remorseful."
The request emphasized that "His case presents special personal, legal, and public circumstances requiring the President's immediate intervention for his pardon, even before the end of his legal proceedings."
Shas party leader Aryeh Deri supported the pardon request and discussed it with President Herzog. Deri stated, "This is an ordinary soldier who made a mistake and admits it. He poses no threat to the public and should not continue to suffer prolonged detention."
The attorneys noted in the pardon request that the soldier is detained under "harsh and degrading conditions" and that "failing to halt the escalating situation could lead to unprecedented distrust and division between the public and law enforcement systems, potentially causing fears of foreign and irrelevant considerations. This deeply concerns us as a society, and thus, we request his pardon from the President immediately."
TURKEY and SYRIA and THE KURDS
and the US is in the middle
Israel’s got a new neighbor:
Turkey's taking over Syria - opinion
The terror chief Yahya Sinwar has succeeded in reshaping the Middle East. “Just as we entered Karabakh and Libya, we will do the same in Israel.” These were the words of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan just six months ago. With the fall of Bashar Assad’s regime and Turkey’s shared border with Syria, Erdogan’s statement – essentially threatening a ground invasion of Israel – carries troubling implications.
“There is nothing we cannot do; we just need to stay strong,” Erdogan declared at a political gathering of his Justice and Development Party (AKP) in Turkey.
Erdogan referred to Turkey’s involvement in aiding Azerbaijan during the 2020 Nagorno-Karabakh war, as well as its 2020 intervention in Libya’s civil war, where Turkish forces backed the Tripoli-based Government of National Accord.
The dramatic collapse of Assad’s regime this week and the victory of Syrian rebels, some of whom are heavily backed and guided by Turkey, should serve as a wake-up call for Israel’s decision-makers.
In his brazenness, Erdogan issued what amounts to a direct threat to Israel, envisioning a Middle East in which Turkey’s influence extends as far as the Sea of Galilee.
Kurdish militias have played a significant role in Syria’s civil war, particularly in northern and eastern regions. Organized under groups such as the People’s Protection Units (YPG) and Women’s Protection Units (YPJ), the Kurds later formed the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) in partnership with other ethnic and religious factions. With US support, the SDF managed to liberate vast territories from ISIS, including Raqqa.
However, Turkey views these Kurdish militias as extensions of the Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK), which Ankara considers a terrorist organization. As a result, Turkey launched military operations in northern Syria to prevent Kurdish territorial consolidation along its borders. This intervention, along with involvement from Russia, Iran, and pro-Iranian militias, has further complicated Syria’s already fractured landscape.
Rebel groups supported by Turkey, including Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) and the Turkish-backed Syrian National Army, have launched widespread offensives in northwestern Syria. These attacks, while aimed at Assad’s forces, have also affected Kurdish-held areas.
Amid these battles, Kurdish fighters have been captured, and the Kurds have lost control of key territories. Despite their ambitions for political autonomy, the Kurds face growing military and political pressures from multiple fronts.
Israel’s strategic concerns
The fall of Assad marks a significant turning point in the Middle East, with profound implications for Israel. After 54 years of Assad family rule, the collapse of the Syrian regime creates a new and complex reality. This shift demands careful analysis of the potential impact on Israel, particularly in light of its already strained relationship with Turkey.
The vacuum left by Assad raises concerns about hostile entities, such as pro-Iranian militias and jihadist groups taking root along Israel’s northern border. Pro-Iranian militias that had been stationed in Syria are reportedly moving into Iraq, potentially destabilizing the region further.
Turkey may exploit this power vacuum to expand its influence, given its previous involvement in northern Syria. Tensions between Israel and Turkey, already strained by incidents such as the 2010 Mavi Marmara flotilla raid, could escalate if Ankara decides to take military action in Syria.
Conversely, some argue that the evolving geopolitical landscape could foster closer ties between Israel and Turkey, driven by shared interests in stabilizing the region.
The fall of Assad’s regime delivers a significant blow to the Iran-Hezbollah axis. For years, Syria served as a critical conduit for transferring weapons and supplies to Hezbollah in Lebanon. However, there is growing concern that extremist groups could seize chemical weapon stockpiles and use them against Israel. Reports have already surfaced about Israeli strikes targeting Syrian chemical weapons facilities.
Syria’s civil war has transformed the country into a battleground for competing forces. Assad’s regime relied on military, economic, and diplomatic support from Iran and Russia. With Assad gone, the resulting power vacuum could lead to prolonged chaos, with extremist groups or rival factions vying for control.
This instability may enable groups like ISIS or al-Qaeda-affiliated forces to establish a foothold near Israel’s borders, particularly in the Golan Heights.
Kurdish outreach to Israe
Amid the shifting dynamics, Syrian Kurdish representatives have reportedly reached out to Israeli officials through various channels, seeking assistance and protection. Israel, which views the Kurdish community as a friendly, pro-Western force, has been working behind the scenes with Western allies to ensure the Kurds’ safety.
In northern Syria, Turkish-backed rebels have continued to exploit the chaos to advance Ankara’s interests. Following the capture of Aleppo, these forces attacked the Kurdish enclave of Tel Rifaat, partially neutralizing the “Kurdish threat” in northern Syria.
Erdogan’s stance toward Israel
The geopolitical changes in Syria come at a time of heightened tensions between Israel and Turkey. The proximity of Turkish-backed forces to Israel’s northern border poses new risks.
To understand the nature of this new regional player, one need only listen to Abu Muhammad al-Julani, the leader of the Syrian rebel forces that overthrew Assad. Julani, who now styles himself as the “leader of a new Syria,” recently stated, “People of Gaza, wait for us – our next target is Jerusalem.”
Julani, whose real name is Ahmed Hussein al-Sharaa, is a Sunni Islamist and commander of Hayat Tahrir al-Sham. Formerly affiliated with al-Qaeda, he was arrested by US forces and later released in 2008. Following his release, he joined ISIS under Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi’s leadership.
With the outbreak of Syria’s civil war in 2011, Julani founded the al-Qaeda-affiliated Jabhat al-Nusra and later rebranded his group as Jabhat Fateh al-Sham. He united various jihadist factions under HTS, where he now serves as military commander.
Designated a “global terrorist” by the United States, a $10 million bounty remains on Julani’s head. How the US will handle a declared terrorist whose ideology openly targets Jerusalem remains to be seen.
Israel, for its part, must prepare for the challenges posed by this shifting landscape.
The writer is the CEO of Radios 100FM, honorary consul general of Nauru, deputy dean of the Diplomatic Corps, president of the Israeli Radio Communication Association, and vice president of the Ambassadors’ Club.
The 24th Israeli Construction Conference – Judea and Samaria
Samaria Governor: 'Government must bring a million residents to Judea and Samaria'
The 24th Israeli Construction Conference discussed construction challenges in Judea and Samaria and the plans to expand the population.
At the 24th Israeli Construction Conference, held at the Dan Hotel in Eilat, a panel moderated by journalist Amit Segal focused on the construction situation in Judea and Samaria amid current challenges.
Yossi Dagan, governor of the Samaria Regional Council, opened the panel saying, "We are in the best of times. After 7.10, everyone understands that settlement is Israel's shield. This is an opportunity we must not miss. We need to leverage this period with massive construction to lower housing prices in Israel and strengthen security."
Mayor of Ariel Yair Chetboun stated: "The story of the Gaza region clarifies for us that if we thought Judea and Samaria was the dangerous area, it has become the safest place in Israel. There is still a perception that when crossing a certain line, Judea and Samaria becomes visible. Those visiting see significant construction growth. The quality of life answers residents' needs, being one of the best in the country."
Shai Alon, mayor of Beit El, remarked on a tough year and emphasized the need to settle throughout Israel, stating the necessity for affordable housing.
Kobi Eliraz, expert in real estate and barrier removal with the defense system, discussed public perception and broader geopolitical dynamics.
Ze'ev Epstein, CEO of 'Harei Zahav', supported the idea, highlighting strategic changes expected around American politics and preparations for Israeli sovereignty.
Aharoni Neubauer, CEO of the Judea and Samaria Development Company, spoke about the normalization as a measure of victory, emphasizing land ownership and security.
Oshri Yaakov, CEO of 'Eretz HaTzvi', discussed construction after the war and expressed optimism for future growth. He also the explained high demand for new neighborhoods aiming to provide quality living conditions.
Dagan concluded the discussion by addressing the need for strategic Israeli expansion, citing potential demographic and market impacts.
A transportation revolution was highlighted, initiated by the Minister of Transportation, with road projects driven by economic factors.
https://www.israelnationalnews.com/news/400632
Missing Persons In Meron-Tzfat Region
Search And Rescue Operation Launched For 5 Missing Persons In Meron-Tzfat Region
JERUSALEM (VINnews) — On Wednesday morning at dawn, the Israeli canine unit (a volunteer unit which employs dogs for search and rescue purposes) and the police, along with other forces and organizations, launched a special operation in the Meron-Zefat area to search for five missing persons who have disappeared in the region over the past five years.
The search is focused on the following missing persons:
- Moshe Kleineman, about 16 years old at the time of his disappearance, who was last seen in March 2020 near the tomb of Rabbi Shimon bar Yochai.
- Heimnoth Kasao, about 9 years old at the time of her disappearance, who vanished in March of this year near Safed.
- Moshe Eliezer Ilovich, about 37 years old at the time of his disappearance, who disappeared in May 2019 near Meron.
Additionally, the search is focusing on two other missing persons:
- Rafael Chaim Haddad, about 60 years old at the time of his disappearance, who vanished in November 2022 near Safed.
- David Yisrael Fadida, about 28 years old at the time of his disappearance, who disappeared in October this year near Safed.
Today’s search includes some of the missing persons’ families, who along with dozens of searchers are entering deep into the terrain, turning over every stone in an effort to find the missing individuals.
Special emphasis is being placed on caves, pits, thickets, hiding places, and other areas. “We pray, together with all the people of Israel, for good news,” a statement from the MICHAL unit said.
https://vinnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/5-missing-people.webp
20 December 2024
Reb Ginsbourg: Yosef's two Dreams
Yosef's two dreams
Selected commentaries explain why Joseph's brothers were angered by his dreams.
We read in our Parasha: (37:3-11) ’Israel loved Yosef more than any of his other sons..His brothers saw that their father loved him more than all his brothers, so they hated him and could not speak with him peaceably. Then Yosef had a dream and told it to his brothers, and they hated him even more.
"He said to them:’Please listen to this dream I had. There we were, binding sheaves in the midst of the field, when my sheaf stood up and remained upright. Then your sheaves formed a circle around my sheaf and prostrated themselves before it.'
His brothers said to him: ’Would you really seek to reign over us? Would you really seek to rule over us?’. They now hated him even more because of his dreams, and because of his talk."
"He had another dream and told it to his brothers. He said:’Look, I had another dream, and there were the sun, the moon and eleven stars prostrating themselves before me.’"
"He told the dream to his father in his brothers’ presence. His father chided him. He said to him: ’What is this dream that you had! Will I, your mother, and your brothers indeed come and prostrate ourselves on the ground before you?!’"
"His brothers were jealous of him. But his father waited expectantly for the matter to unfold."
The Beit Halevi comments: "His brothers 'were jealous of him - after he told them his second dream - but after the first dream the Torah states: 'they hated him even more because of his dreams, and because of his talk’, whilst after the second dream, we read that ‘they were jealous of him.'
"The explanation is that in the first dream he was told that he would be greater than his brothers in wealth and in material success, and his brothers would have need for him for their bread and for their livelihood.
"This is why he was shown the dream of crops, and that his sheaf stood up, and their sheaves prostrated themselves before his sheaf, which alludes to livelihood and sustenance, that they would have need for him in regard to these.
However, in the second dream he was shown his superiority over them in spiritual matters, as we read: ’Behold, the sun, the moon and eleven stars prostrate themselves before me’, the stars alluding to the manner in which the world is conducted, in the way of the twelve constellations, with him being the tzaddik, who is the centre and the foundation of the world.
Material wealth and success are not, in reality, attributes of the essence of a person, but only a relative measure compared to others - in reality, the rich man and the poor man are equal.
"However, in the spiritual attributes, in Torah and service of Hashem, whoever is greater than another, is elevated in his essence and, by his efforts, becomes a different person than he was.
"Therefore in the first dream, we read that the sheaves of the brothers prostrated themselves before ‘his sheaf’ - not ‘him’, indicating that he was not at a higher level than they were; the second dream, however, alluded to his spiritual superiority, as shown by the stars prostrating themselves ‘before him’.
This is why there is no mention of envy after the first dream, as the brothers had no desire to rule over anyone, the righteous never envying another’s greater material success - rather, they hated him for harboring thoughts that they would come to him for sustenance, and that he would rule over them.
"However, in the second dream which hinted at his spiritual superiority, there is no mention of hatred, as it is not relevant, only ‘envy’, which is a permitted envy of superior spiritual level."
Rav Moshe Sternbuch notes that Yosef related his first dream only to his brothers, but the second dream he related to his father, as well as to his brothers, and comments: "
The reason is simple: the first dream only related to his brothers, but the second dream concerned his father, as well.
Further, he related the second dream, first, to his brothers, who were angered by it, so he therefore also related to his father, that he, too, would prostrate himself before Yosef.
"He related the dream to his father in the presence of his brothers, to prove to them that it was a true dream, not a ‘day-dream’ that he made up, out of his hatred of them.
"In a different way, we can expound that the first dream - of sheaves - was of a material nature, and that they would have need of him; but the second dream - of the sun, the moon and the stars - was of spiritual matters, that he would be elevated above them all, this he related also to his father, because ‘a person is envious of everyone else, except a father of his son and his disciple."
Rav Yitzchak Karo, as is his wont, alerts us to several matters in our psukim, which require elucidation
The Rav notes: "The Torah relates, regarding the first dream, that Yosef said to his brothers, that he had a dream, with no details, but they immediately responded that his dream was nonsense, and therefore hated him.
"He persisted, imploring them to hear his dream of the sheaves, and they added to their hatred of him, for telling them, and for his words, for relating the dream of their subservience, with obvious relish, as is the way of one who repeats his tale.
"Yosef continued to relate his dream of the sheaves, in detail, thinking that perhaps his brothers had not paid proper heed to the import of his dream.
"This is why they hated him ‘for his dreams and for his words’, that he repeated relating his dream to them."
The Meshech Chochma adds: "We should note, that in relating his dream to his brothers, Yosef three times uses the word הנה: 'Behold' - which the Sifre notes refers to as alluding to ‘joyfully’ - indicating that each detail, in the three instances, gave him great joy to relate to his brothers.
"This is why the Torah says: ’and on his words’: that he said הנה on three occasions.’
Continues Rav Karo: "We might have thought that it was sufficient, for Yosef’s purpose, to have related the first dream, twice, without the need for the second dream.
"However, there was a need for the second dream, as well, with its changed scenario, as the first dream - of sheaves - alluded to the first time they descended as agricultural workers, reflected in the sheaves; but, subsequently, they came as important ministers, the brothers of the ruler, and therefore they were represented as stars."
The Be’er Mayim Chaim expounds: "'And Yosef had a dream, and he told his brothers':See how Yosef was showing them a smiling countenance, and speaking to them lovingly, for is it not known ( Brachot 55: ) that ‘all dreams go after the mouth’, that which the mouth says, is how the dream materializes.
"For. this reason, had Yosef not been at peace with his brothers, why would he relate his dream to one who hates him, who will surely solve it to his detriment.
"It is clear then, that Yosef felt that his brothers’ feelings for him, were as were his loving feelings for them
Therefore it angered them that he related his dream to them, something which - for the reason given above - should only be done to those who truly love you.
"But he implored them to listen, as initially he only said:’ I have dreamt a dream’, but now he ‘said to them’, but as they, because of their hatred of him, did not pay heed, but added to their hatred...so he implored them:’Hear..’.
"This was to allude to the dream only requiring to be heard, and not for them to solve it, as it was self-evident what the sheaves represented.
"The second dream, however, did require to be solved, which is why he said:’And he dreamt another dream’, ‘another’ denoting that it was different than the first one’, which is why he related it in the way of relating a story.
Perhaps his intention in so doing, was, that when they heard it, some fear might enter their hearts, musing that he was destined to rule over them, and they might change their hatred to love him a little - but, as we read, it had the opposite effect, as they adjudged that he wished to rule over them."
The Kli Yakar, on the words: 'My sheaf stood up and remained upright’, expounds: "Initially he would rule over them, and later reign, as there is no king without a nation, and they were at this time too few for a king to reign over them.
"However, the concept of ‘rule’ also applies to a few people.
The initial קימה: standing up, alludes to the initial step, as we find ( Devarim 22:26 ) ‘ויקום: Just as a man rises against his fellow man’..
"And then ‘remained upright’, alluding to kingship, meaning: not only this, but also this: even kingship he would have.
The brothers reversed the order, saying ’Would you really seek to reign over us?Would you really seek to rule over us?’, meaning: Not only will you not reign over us, but you will not even rule over us.
"They ( now ) hated him even more, because of his dreams, and because of his talk’: ‘Three ‘hatreds’ are mentioned: First, because of his tale-bearing to their father, which led to them not wishing to speak to him; the, as we read: when he dreamt, and told his brothers, without relating the content of his dream, imploring them ‘Listen’, which resulted in ‘they hated him even more’, for speaking to them when they had no wish to speak to him.
As this was a hatred within their hearts, Yosef did not sense it, and implored them:’Please listen to this dream I had - and related its contents - they spoke against their will, saying: ’Would you really seek to reign over us..’, and they therefore ‘hated him even more because of his dreams and because of his talk’ - not only for his dreams, but also for ‘his talk’, for speaking to them when they had no wish to speak to him.
"There is another interpretation of ‘for his talk’: Our Sages say ‘all dreams follow the mouth’, meaning: What a person says to himself before he goes to sleep, that is what he then sees in his dreams.
"The brothers therefore concluded, that he had thoughts that he merited to be king, in his heart, and this was why he then had this dream - and they hated him, both for his words, and for his thoughts - the words in his heart."
Rav Shlomo Kluger asks:’’Why did the brothers hate Yosef because of his dreams, what was his sin in regard to this? One either dreams, or does not dream at night!
"However, in the brothers’ minds the idea that Yosef would reign over them, was in the realms of fantasy, and therefore could only have come because of his day-dreams - and this is why they hated him ‘for his dreams’."
We are left with one important matter: How did Yaakov Avinu react to these events?
We read ( 37:10-11 ) that Yaakov ‘chided’ Yosef, when he related the second dream to his father, ‘in his brothers’ presence’. saying to him: ’Will I, your mother and your brothers indeed come and prostrate ourselves on the ground before you?!’ His brothers remained jealous of him. But his father שמר את הדבר: waited expectantly for the matter.’
Abarbanel elucidates: "We can expound that Yaakov did three things as if negating that which the dream seemed to say: First, saying: ‘Will I.. come and prostrate myself..before you’?!; second, referring to ‘your mother’ also doing so, and she not being alive at this time; and third, as to the brothers, who hated Yosef, how would they ‘come and prostrate themselves’ before him?!
"However, at the same time, ‘his father ‘waited expectantly-‘, as he thought in his heart that G-d had shown in this dream, what was to eventuate.
"The brothers had already left the world of hatred, and now thought that Yosef had perhaps not made up the dreams, and had a suspicion in their hearts, that the dreams had come from Hashem, and they therefore now ‘envied him’."
The Netziv adds: "The brothers now realized that it was not possible that the dreams were as a result of his day-dreams, that their father would, because of Yosef’s wisdom, crown him over him - his father - and therefore it had to be a true dream.
"As to his father: ‘He waited expectantly’, as it was not bad in his eyes, as no man has envy of his son.’
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Rabbis discuss the halachik borders for the Land of Israel
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