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Comment on A Thought About Maoz Tzur by Jacob Farkas

Posted: 28 Dec 2006 11:45 PM CST
http://www.aishdas.org/asp/2006/12/thought-about-maoz-tzur.shtml#comment-309

Steg,

The purpose of the Kohanim of the Avodah in the Beis HaMiqdash are different from the purpose of Mamlekhes Kohanim veGoy Qadosh mentioned in Parashas Yisro.

The Kohanim bnei Aharon were Sheluhei Drahamana, and performed ritual services that Zarim were unable to perform (see Qedushin 23b - Yisrael la shaykhi bToras Qorbanos Klal)

The message of Mamlekhes Qohanim veGoy Qadosh is to lead by example while pursuing a higher calling, as a nation. Much emphasis is on the Goy Qadosh, but little is done for Mamlekhes Kohanim. I have heard from many people, that our task is very specific, and that the portion of Mamlekhes Kohanim will happen mmeila, as if it were an effect of our behavior of Goy Qadosh. If so, the request of Veatem Tihu Li Mamlekhes Kohanim would be superfluous.

I find this insight on separation without segregation to be extremely meaningful as well.

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Comment on The Devastating Power of Leitznus by Jacob Farkas

Posted: 28 Dec 2006 10:57 PM CST
http://www.aishdas.org/asp/2006/12/the-devastating-power-of-leitznus.shtml#comment-307

While I do agree on the premise of the post, that Leitzanus has tremendous power, and dangerous if used negatively, I dont agree that President Fords legacy in your memory (and mine, for that matter) proves the point well.

I was listening to NPR the morning after he died, and I learned more about his presidency in that news segment than I previously knew about Ford, and I quickly discovered why. Hearing the praise about his character and leadership as recounted by current officials and pundits, and no mention of his achievements as president, speaks volumes of his tenure.

Yes, Leitzanus is strong. But Pres. George H.W. Bush and his infamous Read my lips quote, while being an immensely popular phrase among all the comedians, his legacy will go beyond that one comment. Many other major events happened during his presidency, and he was actively involved in those events, and he will be remembered for them.

It is appropriate for the OU to acknowledge his contribution to causes they find near and dear. But the reason you and others remember the Chevy Chase bits and not much else is not necessarily thanks to Leitzanus

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Comment on Why do we light the new candle first? by Steg (dos iz nit der šteg)

Posted: 28 Dec 2006 07:36 AM CST
http://www.aishdas.org/asp/2006/12/why-do-we-light-the-new-candle-first.shtml#comment-301

according to comedian Yisrael Campbell, he was taught that the reason we light the newest candle first is like covering the hhala at Qiddush so that it wont be embarrassed - the newest candle is new, so its unsure of itself and it needs to go first in order to face its anxiety.

of course, as he points out, all the other candles are equally new, since their *predecessors burned down the previous night(s)*

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Comment on A Thought About Maoz Tzur by Steg (dos iz nit der šteg)

Posted: 28 Dec 2006 07:34 AM CST
http://www.aishdas.org/asp/2006/12/thought-about-maoz-tzur.shtml#comment-300

yishar koahh!  your explanation of the significance of the structure of the soreig is a very important point;  as i heard r menachem leibtag make a similiar point, (paraphrased) the point of a kohein is *obviously* to help out the non-kohein, the zar; if there were no zarim, or they had no significance in the greater scheme of things, there would be no point for the kohanim.

your hhanuka post is much more meaningful than my own hhanuka offerings this year 

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