Moses

Moses is one of the most important figures in Jewish history, revered as a prophet and a leader who brought the Jewish people out of slavery in Egypt and received the Ten Commandments from God.
Moses was born in Egypt during a time when the Jewish people were enslaved by the Pharaoh. His mother, Jochebed, placed him in a basket and sent him down the Nile River, where he was found and adopted by the Pharaoh's daughter. As an adult, Moses fled Egypt after killing an Egyptian who was mistreating a Jewish slave. He lived in exile in the desert for many years, where he married and tended to sheep.
One day, while tending to his flock, Moses saw a burning bush that was not consumed by the flames. God spoke to him from the bush, telling him to return to Egypt and lead the Jewish people out of slavery. Moses initially resisted, but God gave him the power to perform miracles, including turning his staff into a snake, which convinced him to accept the task.

Moses returned to Egypt and confronted the Pharaoh, demanding that he release the Jewish people. The Pharaoh refused, and God sent ten plagues upon Egypt, culminating in the death of the firstborn son of every Egyptian household. The Pharaoh relented, and the Jewish people left Egypt, led by Moses.
During their journey through the desert, Moses received the Ten Commandments from God on Mount Sinai. These commandments, which include prohibitions against murder, theft, and idolatry, became the basis of Jewish law and are still revered today.

Moses led the Jewish people through the desert for forty years, facing numerous challenges and obstacles along the way. He established a system of governance and appointed judges to help him lead the people. Moses also continued to receive revelations from God and passed on his teachings to the people.
Moses died just before the Jewish people entered the Promised Land, and he is revered as a prophet and a leader who brought the Jewish people out of slavery and established their covenant with God. His story is told in the book of Exodus in the Hebrew Bible, and his legacy continues to inspire generations of Jews around the world.

Шавуот — праздник дарования Торы

И праздник Шавуот соблюдай, праздник первинок, когда начинаешь жатву пшеницы. (Шмот, 33) Четыре названия у этого праздника: Шавуот, Праздник бикурим, Ацерет и Праздник дарования Торы. Источник названия Шавуот заключен в тех семи неделях (шавуот), которые отсчитывают от праздника Песах. Эти семь недель заканчиваются перед 6 сивана, который, таким образом, оказывается пятидесятым днем после Песаха.

Другое объяснение основано на созвучии слова шавуот («недели») и швуот («клятвы»), ибо две клятвы связаны с этим днем: 1. клятва, которую дал народ Израиля при получении Торы, стоя у подножья горы Синай: Наасэ венишма! — «будем исполнять [указания Торы] и изучать [ее, вникая в смысл ее заповедей]!»; 2. клятва, которую дал Вс-вышний: никогда не заменять избранный Им народ Израиля другим народом.

Abraham, Isaac and Jacob

Abraham's son Isaac and grandson Jacob continued his legacy. Jacob, who was also known as Israel, had twelve sons who became the heads of the twelve tribes of Israel. One of Jacob's sons, Joseph, was sold into slavery by his brothers but eventually became a powerful ruler in Egypt. When a famine struck the land of Canaan, Jacob and his family moved to Egypt to live with Joseph.

Over time, the descendants of Jacob's family grew into a large population in Egypt. But the Egyptians began to fear the Israelites' growing power and enslaved them. The Israelites remained in slavery for four hundred years until God sent Moses to lead them out of Egypt. With God's help, Moses led the Israelites through the Red Sea and into the wilderness, where God gave them the Ten Commandments and other laws that would govern their lives.

Праздник Ханука

Ханукальный подсвечник — «Ханукия» — каждый день зажигают на одну свечу больше. Наши наставники учили: «25-е Кислева — начало восьми дней Хануки.

В эти дни не оплакивают умерших и не постятся.Когда греки захватили Храм, они осквернили все масло для светильника.

После победы Хашмонаев они искали масло и нашли только один кувшин, запечатанный печатью первосвященника. В нем было масла лишь на один день, но произошло чудо, и оно горело восемь дней.

На следующий год в эти дни был установлен праздник благодарения и прославления Вс-вышнего.» (Шабат, 21) «Во времена Второго Храма греческие цари издали злодейские указы, запрещающие веру Израиля, не позволяли изучать Тору и исполнять заповеди.

Книга Мишлей (Притчи царя Соломона)

Мишлей — не сборник изречений.

Тот, кто хоть раз присутствовал на вечерней субботней трапезе, имел возможность прикоснуться к мудрости Мишлей, ведь знаменитым гимном «Эшет Хайль» заканчивает царь Шломо свою книгу Притчей, описывая достоинства благонравной женщины:

она верна своему мужу, трудолюбива, хозяйственна, распорядительна, предприимчива, человеколюбива и умна:

«Обманчива прелесть, и суетна красота: жена, боящаяся Господа, прославлена. Дайте ей от плода рук ее, и да прославят ее в воротах (города) деяния ее»

(Мишлей, 31:30-31).

Только учиться и не работать — это противоречит Торе?

«Рабан Гамлиель, сын раби Иeуды аНаси, говорит: Хорошо изучение Торы сочетать с ремеслом… а любое изучение Торы, не сочетаемое с трудом, — сходит на нет и влечет за собой грех» следует понимать буквально, согласно пшату? Первое правило при изучении любой мишны или отрывка из Талмуда.

The history of the Jewish people

The history of the Jewish people is a long and complex one, stretching back thousands of years. According to Jewish tradition, the history of the Jewish people began with the patriarchs Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, who were the founders of the religion. These early Jewish people lived in the land of Canaan, which is now modern-day Israel, and were monotheistic, believing in one God.

King David

King David is one of the most significant figures in Jewish history. He ruled the Kingdom of Israel in the 10th century BCE and is known for his military victories and his devotion to God.David was born in Bethlehem and was the youngest son of Jesse, a farmer. He was anointed as the future king of Israel by the prophet Samuel while still a young boy. David initially served as a musician in the court of King Saul, but he gained fame when he defeated the Philistine giant Goliath in battle.

Завтра вечером — день освобождения Иерусалима

28 Ияра — День Иерусалима! 72 г. назад иорданская армия захватила Старый город Иерусалима, полностью очистив его от евреев. Но уже через 19 лет в результате удивительных чудес Шестидневной войны Иерусалим вновь и навсегда вернулся под еврейский контроль, став единой и неделимой столицей еврейского государства.

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