בס "דI

Integrare la Torah nella propria vita attraverso la riflessione e la conversazione può essere un'esperienza incredibilmente divertente e coinvolgente. È un viaggio di scoperta, dove l'antica saggezza e gli insegnamenti senza tempo prendono vita nelle nostre esperienze quotidiane. Attraverso la riflessione, abbiamo l'opportunità di immergerci in profondità nel ricco arazzo della Torah, estraendo profonde intuizioni e lezioni che risuonano con le nostre vite moderne. La gioia sta nei momenti "aha", quei casi in cui un versetto o una storia della Torah si collegano improvvisamente alle nostre sfide personali, alle nostre aspirazioni e ai nostri valori. E quando ci impegniamo in conversazioni sulla Torah con altri, diventa un'esplorazione interattiva, in cui prospettive e interpretazioni diverse migliorano la nostra comprensione. Questi dialoghi spesso accendono l'entusiasmo e la curiosità intellettuale, rendendo il processo di apprendimento piacevole e appagante. La Torah diventa una parte vibrante e dinamica della nostra vita, offrendo non solo una guida ma anche una fonte di fascino, connessione e crescita infinita.

NOTA: Non sentitevi obbligati a consultare tutte le fonti o a rispondere a tutte le domande, a meno che non vogliate farlo. Anche una sola fonte o una sola domanda vi fornirà molto materiale per la discussione e la meditazione. Buon divertimento!

Alcune riflessioni sulla Parsha

“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.

Ora, riflettete sulle seguenti domande:

  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!

PDF

Shabbat Shalom!

Di Rabbi Tani Burton

Se volete altre domande per la contemplazione, VEDI GLI ALTRI BLOG DI RABBI TANI BURTON SULLE DOMANDE DELLA PARSHAT

© Copyright, tutti i diritti riservati. Se questo articolo vi è piaciuto, vi invitiamo a diffonderlo ulteriormente.

I nostri blog possono contenere testi/citazioni/riferimenti/link che includono materiale protetto da copyright di Mechon-Mamre.org, Aish.com, Sefaria.org, Chabad.orge/o AskNoah.orgche utilizziamo in conformità alle loro politiche.