Monday, June 02, 2014
why the parsha of sotah followed by the parsha of nazir belong in Naso
While on the topic of the Ralbag, let me mention his beautiful explanation of why the parsha
of sotah followed by the parsha of nazir belong here in Naso. The parsha of Bamidbar and the beginning of Naso
focus on the arrangement of the machaneh – who camps where, what everyone’s job
is. The Torah wants to establish order
on the macro- level to ensure a peaceful society. The parsha then turns to the micro- level, to
the family, to establishing peace between husband and wife through the pasha of
sotah. Finally, the parsha zeroes in on
the individual, the person torn between his role as a regular individual who
must deal with mundane life, yet someone who desires spiritual growth and closeness
to G-d akin to the kohen or levi.
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