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Integrar la Torá en la propia vida a través de la reflexión y la conversación puede ser una experiencia increíblemente divertida y atractiva. Es un viaje de descubrimiento, en el que la sabiduría ancestral y las enseñanzas intemporales cobran vida en nuestras experiencias cotidianas. A través de la reflexión, tenemos la oportunidad de sumergirnos en el rico tapiz de la Torá, extrayendo profundas ideas y lecciones que resuenan en nuestras vidas modernas. La alegría reside en los momentos "ajá", aquellos en los que un versículo o una historia de la Torá conectan de repente con nuestros retos, aspiraciones y valores personales. Y cuando participamos en conversaciones sobre la Torá con otras personas, se convierte en una exploración interactiva, en la que diversas perspectivas e interpretaciones mejoran nuestra comprensión. Estos diálogos a menudo despiertan el entusiasmo y la curiosidad intelectual, haciendo que el proceso de aprendizaje sea agradable y satisfactorio. La Torá se convierte en una parte vibrante y dinámica de nuestras vidas, que nos ofrece no sólo orientación, sino también una fuente inagotable de fascinación, conexión y crecimiento.

NOTA: No te sientas obligado a consultar todas las fuentes ni a responder a todas las preguntas, a menos que quieras hacerlo. Incluso una sola fuente o una sola pregunta te dará mucho material para debatir y meditar. Disfrútalo.

Algunas reflexiones sobre la Parashá

“I pleaded with the L–RD at that time, saying… Please let me cross over and see the good land… But the L–RD was angry with me for your sakes… and the LORD said to me: ‘It is enough for you; speak no more to Me of this matter.’”
(Deuteronomy 3:23–26)

Moses longed to enter the Land of Israel. He had been told clearly by G-d that he would not—because of the incident at the rock—and that Joshua would instead lead the people across the Jordan. And yet, he prayed. Not once, but many times—tradition says 515 times, the numerical value of the Hebrew word Vaetchanan (“I pleaded”). G-d finally told him to stop.

Why did Moses persist when the answer seemed final? And why did G-d say, “It is enough for you”—as if the prayers had already achieved something, even though Moses’ request was denied?

Our sages teach that the very act of persistent prayer—especially when the situation looks hopeless—is itself a profound lesson. The Talmud says, “Even if a sharp sword rests upon a person’s neck, he should not stop himself from seeking Divine compassion” (Berachot 10a). G-d’s mercy is never exhausted.

This is the “enough” G-d referred to: Moses’ example of not giving up had already taught Israel how to keep turning to G-d, no matter how impossible the odds. That was a gift to the nation as great as entering the Land itself.

This lesson reaches beyond Israel’s story. Every human being created in G-d’s image can draw near to Him in prayer. For Noahides, this does not mean taking on Jewish commandments or festivals—which would be creating “new laws” (mechadesh dat)—but it does mean being creative in finding ways to turn to G-d sincerely and consistently. Just as Moses poured out his heart to G-d, you too can develop your own ways of speaking to Him daily—thanking Him, asking for help, confessing wrongs, and seeking guidance.

The key is not to give up. Prayer is not only about results—it is about the relationship. Sometimes the answer is “yes,” sometimes “no,” and sometimes “not yet.” But every moment spent reaching toward G-d shapes the heart and strengthens the soul.

Ahora, reflexiona sobre las siguientes preguntas:

  1. Have I ever stopped praying because I thought the situation was hopeless?
  2. What regular time or space can I create to speak with G-d?
  3. Do I treat unanswered prayers as wasted—or as moments of growth?
  4. How can I be creative in worship while staying within the boundaries G-d has set?

May we all learn from Moses’ example—never to despair, never to stop reaching out, and always to trust that G-d’s compassion is endless.

¡Shabbat Shalom!

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¡Shabbat Shalom!

Por el rabino Tani Burton

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