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Context in the Torah
The verse (Devarim 28:32) appears in the Tochacha (Rebuke), a section of dire warnings for failing to uphold the covenant with Hashem. This particular verse describes the anguish of exile, where children are taken from their parents and given to foreign nations, leaving the parents powerless to intervene.
Rashi's Explanation
Rashi comments that "נְתֻנִים לְעַם אַחֵר" ("given to another people") refers to the forced assimilation of Jewish children into foreign cultures, where they are raised with alien values. He emphasizes the pain of parents witnessing this but being unable to act—"וְאֵין לְאֵל יָדֶךָ" ("there shall be no might in thy hand")—indicating total helplessness under oppressive rule.
Ibn Ezra's Insight
Ibn Ezra notes that "וְעֵינֶיךָ רֹאוֹת וְכָלוֹת אֲלֵיהֶם" ("thy eyes shall look, and fail with longing for them") conveys not just physical sight but deep emotional torment. The word "כָּלוֹת" suggests a wasting away from grief, as parents yearn for their lost children.
Midrashic Interpretation
The Midrash (Devarim Rabbah) connects this verse to historical exiles, particularly the Babylonian and Roman captivities, where Jewish children were often taken as slaves or servants. It underscores the tragedy of generational disconnect, where children no longer recognize their heritage.
Rambam's Perspective
In Hilchot Teshuvah, Rambam teaches that such curses are conditional—meant to inspire repentance. The suffering described here is a consequence of straying from Torah, but return to mitzvot can reverse the decree.
Practical Lessons
- Preservation of Jewish Identity: The verse warns against assimilation, urging vigilance in transmitting Torah values to the next generation.
- Divine Justice: Even in punishment, Hashem’s presence is felt—parents’ anguish mirrors the pain of the Shechinah (Divine Presence) over Israel’s exile.
- Hope in Teshuvah: As Rambam teaches, these warnings are reversible through sincere repentance and renewed commitment to Torah.
Hebrew Text
English Translation
Transliteration
Hebrew Leining Text
Parasha Commentary
Context in the Torah
The verse (Devarim 28:32) appears in the Tochacha (Rebuke), a section of dire warnings for failing to uphold the covenant with Hashem. This particular verse describes the anguish of exile, where children are taken from their parents and given to foreign nations, leaving the parents powerless to intervene.
Rashi's Explanation
Rashi comments that "נְתֻנִים לְעַם אַחֵר" ("given to another people") refers to the forced assimilation of Jewish children into foreign cultures, where they are raised with alien values. He emphasizes the pain of parents witnessing this but being unable to act—"וְאֵין לְאֵל יָדֶךָ" ("there shall be no might in thy hand")—indicating total helplessness under oppressive rule.
Ibn Ezra's Insight
Ibn Ezra notes that "וְעֵינֶיךָ רֹאוֹת וְכָלוֹת אֲלֵיהֶם" ("thy eyes shall look, and fail with longing for them") conveys not just physical sight but deep emotional torment. The word "כָּלוֹת" suggests a wasting away from grief, as parents yearn for their lost children.
Midrashic Interpretation
The Midrash (Devarim Rabbah) connects this verse to historical exiles, particularly the Babylonian and Roman captivities, where Jewish children were often taken as slaves or servants. It underscores the tragedy of generational disconnect, where children no longer recognize their heritage.
Rambam's Perspective
In Hilchot Teshuvah, Rambam teaches that such curses are conditional—meant to inspire repentance. The suffering described here is a consequence of straying from Torah, but return to mitzvot can reverse the decree.
Practical Lessons
- Preservation of Jewish Identity: The verse warns against assimilation, urging vigilance in transmitting Torah values to the next generation.
- Divine Justice: Even in punishment, Hashem’s presence is felt—parents’ anguish mirrors the pain of the Shechinah (Divine Presence) over Israel’s exile.
- Hope in Teshuvah: As Rambam teaches, these warnings are reversible through sincere repentance and renewed commitment to Torah.
Hebrew Text
English Translation
Transliteration
Hebrew Leining Text
Parasha Commentary
Context in the Torah
The verse (Devarim 28:32) appears in the Tochacha (Rebuke), a section of dire warnings for failing to uphold the covenant with Hashem. This particular verse describes the anguish of exile, where children are taken from their parents and given to foreign nations, leaving the parents powerless to intervene.
Rashi's Explanation
Rashi comments that "נְתֻנִים לְעַם אַחֵר" ("given to another people") refers to the forced assimilation of Jewish children into foreign cultures, where they are raised with alien values. He emphasizes the pain of parents witnessing this but being unable to act—"וְאֵין לְאֵל יָדֶךָ" ("there shall be no might in thy hand")—indicating total helplessness under oppressive rule.
Ibn Ezra's Insight
Ibn Ezra notes that "וְעֵינֶיךָ רֹאוֹת וְכָלוֹת אֲלֵיהֶם" ("thy eyes shall look, and fail with longing for them") conveys not just physical sight but deep emotional torment. The word "כָּלוֹת" suggests a wasting away from grief, as parents yearn for their lost children.
Midrashic Interpretation
The Midrash (Devarim Rabbah) connects this verse to historical exiles, particularly the Babylonian and Roman captivities, where Jewish children were often taken as slaves or servants. It underscores the tragedy of generational disconnect, where children no longer recognize their heritage.
Rambam's Perspective
In Hilchot Teshuvah, Rambam teaches that such curses are conditional—meant to inspire repentance. The suffering described here is a consequence of straying from Torah, but return to mitzvot can reverse the decree.
Practical Lessons
- Preservation of Jewish Identity: The verse warns against assimilation, urging vigilance in transmitting Torah values to the next generation.
- Divine Justice: Even in punishment, Hashem’s presence is felt—parents’ anguish mirrors the pain of the Shechinah (Divine Presence) over Israel’s exile.
- Hope in Teshuvah: As Rambam teaches, these warnings are reversible through sincere repentance and renewed commitment to Torah.
Hebrew Text
English Translation
Transliteration
Hebrew Leining Text
Parasha Commentary
Context in the Torah
The verse (Devarim 28:32) appears in the Tochacha (Rebuke), a section of dire warnings for failing to uphold the covenant with Hashem. This particular verse describes the anguish of exile, where children are taken from their parents and given to foreign nations, leaving the parents powerless to intervene.
Rashi's Explanation
Rashi comments that "נְתֻנִים לְעַם אַחֵר" ("given to another people") refers to the forced assimilation of Jewish children into foreign cultures, where they are raised with alien values. He emphasizes the pain of parents witnessing this but being unable to act—"וְאֵין לְאֵל יָדֶךָ" ("there shall be no might in thy hand")—indicating total helplessness under oppressive rule.
Ibn Ezra's Insight
Ibn Ezra notes that "וְעֵינֶיךָ רֹאוֹת וְכָלוֹת אֲלֵיהֶם" ("thy eyes shall look, and fail with longing for them") conveys not just physical sight but deep emotional torment. The word "כָּלוֹת" suggests a wasting away from grief, as parents yearn for their lost children.
Midrashic Interpretation
The Midrash (Devarim Rabbah) connects this verse to historical exiles, particularly the Babylonian and Roman captivities, where Jewish children were often taken as slaves or servants. It underscores the tragedy of generational disconnect, where children no longer recognize their heritage.
Rambam's Perspective
In Hilchot Teshuvah, Rambam teaches that such curses are conditional—meant to inspire repentance. The suffering described here is a consequence of straying from Torah, but return to mitzvot can reverse the decree.
Practical Lessons
- Preservation of Jewish Identity: The verse warns against assimilation, urging vigilance in transmitting Torah values to the next generation.
- Divine Justice: Even in punishment, Hashem’s presence is felt—parents’ anguish mirrors the pain of the Shechinah (Divine Presence) over Israel’s exile.
- Hope in Teshuvah: As Rambam teaches, these warnings are reversible through sincere repentance and renewed commitment to Torah.
Hebrew Text
English Translation
Transliteration
Hebrew Leining Text
Parasha Commentary
Context in the Torah
The verse (Devarim 28:32) appears in the Tochacha (Rebuke), a section of dire warnings for failing to uphold the covenant with Hashem. This particular verse describes the anguish of exile, where children are taken from their parents and given to foreign nations, leaving the parents powerless to intervene.
Rashi's Explanation
Rashi comments that "נְתֻנִים לְעַם אַחֵר" ("given to another people") refers to the forced assimilation of Jewish children into foreign cultures, where they are raised with alien values. He emphasizes the pain of parents witnessing this but being unable to act—"וְאֵין לְאֵל יָדֶךָ" ("there shall be no might in thy hand")—indicating total helplessness under oppressive rule.
Ibn Ezra's Insight
Ibn Ezra notes that "וְעֵינֶיךָ רֹאוֹת וְכָלוֹת אֲלֵיהֶם" ("thy eyes shall look, and fail with longing for them") conveys not just physical sight but deep emotional torment. The word "כָּלוֹת" suggests a wasting away from grief, as parents yearn for their lost children.
Midrashic Interpretation
The Midrash (Devarim Rabbah) connects this verse to historical exiles, particularly the Babylonian and Roman captivities, where Jewish children were often taken as slaves or servants. It underscores the tragedy of generational disconnect, where children no longer recognize their heritage.
Rambam's Perspective
In Hilchot Teshuvah, Rambam teaches that such curses are conditional—meant to inspire repentance. The suffering described here is a consequence of straying from Torah, but return to mitzvot can reverse the decree.
Practical Lessons
- Preservation of Jewish Identity: The verse warns against assimilation, urging vigilance in transmitting Torah values to the next generation.
- Divine Justice: Even in punishment, Hashem’s presence is felt—parents’ anguish mirrors the pain of the Shechinah (Divine Presence) over Israel’s exile.
- Hope in Teshuvah: As Rambam teaches, these warnings are reversible through sincere repentance and renewed commitment to Torah.
Hebrew Text
English Translation
Transliteration
Hebrew Leining Text
Parasha Commentary
Context in the Torah
The verse (Devarim 28:32) appears in the Tochacha (Rebuke), a section of dire warnings for failing to uphold the covenant with Hashem. This particular verse describes the anguish of exile, where children are taken from their parents and given to foreign nations, leaving the parents powerless to intervene.
Rashi's Explanation
Rashi comments that "נְתֻנִים לְעַם אַחֵר" ("given to another people") refers to the forced assimilation of Jewish children into foreign cultures, where they are raised with alien values. He emphasizes the pain of parents witnessing this but being unable to act—"וְאֵין לְאֵל יָדֶךָ" ("there shall be no might in thy hand")—indicating total helplessness under oppressive rule.
Ibn Ezra's Insight
Ibn Ezra notes that "וְעֵינֶיךָ רֹאוֹת וְכָלוֹת אֲלֵיהֶם" ("thy eyes shall look, and fail with longing for them") conveys not just physical sight but deep emotional torment. The word "כָּלוֹת" suggests a wasting away from grief, as parents yearn for their lost children.
Midrashic Interpretation
The Midrash (Devarim Rabbah) connects this verse to historical exiles, particularly the Babylonian and Roman captivities, where Jewish children were often taken as slaves or servants. It underscores the tragedy of generational disconnect, where children no longer recognize their heritage.
Rambam's Perspective
In Hilchot Teshuvah, Rambam teaches that such curses are conditional—meant to inspire repentance. The suffering described here is a consequence of straying from Torah, but return to mitzvot can reverse the decree.
Practical Lessons
- Preservation of Jewish Identity: The verse warns against assimilation, urging vigilance in transmitting Torah values to the next generation.
- Divine Justice: Even in punishment, Hashem’s presence is felt—parents’ anguish mirrors the pain of the Shechinah (Divine Presence) over Israel’s exile.
- Hope in Teshuvah: As Rambam teaches, these warnings are reversible through sincere repentance and renewed commitment to Torah.
Hebrew Text
English Translation
Transliteration
Hebrew Leining Text
Parasha Commentary
Context in the Torah
The verse (Devarim 28:32) appears in the Tochacha (Rebuke), a section of dire warnings for failing to uphold the covenant with Hashem. This particular verse describes the anguish of exile, where children are taken from their parents and given to foreign nations, leaving the parents powerless to intervene.
Rashi's Explanation
Rashi comments that "נְתֻנִים לְעַם אַחֵר" ("given to another people") refers to the forced assimilation of Jewish children into foreign cultures, where they are raised with alien values. He emphasizes the pain of parents witnessing this but being unable to act—"וְאֵין לְאֵל יָדֶךָ" ("there shall be no might in thy hand")—indicating total helplessness under oppressive rule.
Ibn Ezra's Insight
Ibn Ezra notes that "וְעֵינֶיךָ רֹאוֹת וְכָלוֹת אֲלֵיהֶם" ("thy eyes shall look, and fail with longing for them") conveys not just physical sight but deep emotional torment. The word "כָּלוֹת" suggests a wasting away from grief, as parents yearn for their lost children.
Midrashic Interpretation
The Midrash (Devarim Rabbah) connects this verse to historical exiles, particularly the Babylonian and Roman captivities, where Jewish children were often taken as slaves or servants. It underscores the tragedy of generational disconnect, where children no longer recognize their heritage.
Rambam's Perspective
In Hilchot Teshuvah, Rambam teaches that such curses are conditional—meant to inspire repentance. The suffering described here is a consequence of straying from Torah, but return to mitzvot can reverse the decree.
Practical Lessons
- Preservation of Jewish Identity: The verse warns against assimilation, urging vigilance in transmitting Torah values to the next generation.
- Divine Justice: Even in punishment, Hashem’s presence is felt—parents’ anguish mirrors the pain of the Shechinah (Divine Presence) over Israel’s exile.
- Hope in Teshuvah: As Rambam teaches, these warnings are reversible through sincere repentance and renewed commitment to Torah.
Hebrew Text
English Translation
Transliteration
Hebrew Leining Text
Parasha Commentary
Context in the Torah
The verse (Devarim 28:32) appears in the Tochacha (Rebuke), a section of dire warnings for failing to uphold the covenant with Hashem. This particular verse describes the anguish of exile, where children are taken from their parents and given to foreign nations, leaving the parents powerless to intervene.
Rashi's Explanation
Rashi comments that "נְתֻנִים לְעַם אַחֵר" ("given to another people") refers to the forced assimilation of Jewish children into foreign cultures, where they are raised with alien values. He emphasizes the pain of parents witnessing this but being unable to act—"וְאֵין לְאֵל יָדֶךָ" ("there shall be no might in thy hand")—indicating total helplessness under oppressive rule.
Ibn Ezra's Insight
Ibn Ezra notes that "וְעֵינֶיךָ רֹאוֹת וְכָלוֹת אֲלֵיהֶם" ("thy eyes shall look, and fail with longing for them") conveys not just physical sight but deep emotional torment. The word "כָּלוֹת" suggests a wasting away from grief, as parents yearn for their lost children.
Midrashic Interpretation
The Midrash (Devarim Rabbah) connects this verse to historical exiles, particularly the Babylonian and Roman captivities, where Jewish children were often taken as slaves or servants. It underscores the tragedy of generational disconnect, where children no longer recognize their heritage.
Rambam's Perspective
In Hilchot Teshuvah, Rambam teaches that such curses are conditional—meant to inspire repentance. The suffering described here is a consequence of straying from Torah, but return to mitzvot can reverse the decree.
Practical Lessons
- Preservation of Jewish Identity: The verse warns against assimilation, urging vigilance in transmitting Torah values to the next generation.
- Divine Justice: Even in punishment, Hashem’s presence is felt—parents’ anguish mirrors the pain of the Shechinah (Divine Presence) over Israel’s exile.
- Hope in Teshuvah: As Rambam teaches, these warnings are reversible through sincere repentance and renewed commitment to Torah.
Hebrew Text
English Translation
Transliteration
Hebrew Leining Text
Parasha Commentary
Context in the Torah
The verse (Devarim 28:32) appears in the Tochacha (Rebuke), a section of dire warnings for failing to uphold the covenant with Hashem. This particular verse describes the anguish of exile, where children are taken from their parents and given to foreign nations, leaving the parents powerless to intervene.
Rashi's Explanation
Rashi comments that "נְתֻנִים לְעַם אַחֵר" ("given to another people") refers to the forced assimilation of Jewish children into foreign cultures, where they are raised with alien values. He emphasizes the pain of parents witnessing this but being unable to act—"וְאֵין לְאֵל יָדֶךָ" ("there shall be no might in thy hand")—indicating total helplessness under oppressive rule.
Ibn Ezra's Insight
Ibn Ezra notes that "וְעֵינֶיךָ רֹאוֹת וְכָלוֹת אֲלֵיהֶם" ("thy eyes shall look, and fail with longing for them") conveys not just physical sight but deep emotional torment. The word "כָּלוֹת" suggests a wasting away from grief, as parents yearn for their lost children.
Midrashic Interpretation
The Midrash (Devarim Rabbah) connects this verse to historical exiles, particularly the Babylonian and Roman captivities, where Jewish children were often taken as slaves or servants. It underscores the tragedy of generational disconnect, where children no longer recognize their heritage.
Rambam's Perspective
In Hilchot Teshuvah, Rambam teaches that such curses are conditional—meant to inspire repentance. The suffering described here is a consequence of straying from Torah, but return to mitzvot can reverse the decree.
Practical Lessons
- Preservation of Jewish Identity: The verse warns against assimilation, urging vigilance in transmitting Torah values to the next generation.
- Divine Justice: Even in punishment, Hashem’s presence is felt—parents’ anguish mirrors the pain of the Shechinah (Divine Presence) over Israel’s exile.
- Hope in Teshuvah: As Rambam teaches, these warnings are reversible through sincere repentance and renewed commitment to Torah.
Hebrew Text
English Translation
Transliteration
Hebrew Leining Text
Parasha Commentary
Context in the Torah
The verse (Devarim 28:32) appears in the Tochacha (Rebuke), a section of dire warnings for failing to uphold the covenant with Hashem. This particular verse describes the anguish of exile, where children are taken from their parents and given to foreign nations, leaving the parents powerless to intervene.
Rashi's Explanation
Rashi comments that "נְתֻנִים לְעַם אַחֵר" ("given to another people") refers to the forced assimilation of Jewish children into foreign cultures, where they are raised with alien values. He emphasizes the pain of parents witnessing this but being unable to act—"וְאֵין לְאֵל יָדֶךָ" ("there shall be no might in thy hand")—indicating total helplessness under oppressive rule.
Ibn Ezra's Insight
Ibn Ezra notes that "וְעֵינֶיךָ רֹאוֹת וְכָלוֹת אֲלֵיהֶם" ("thy eyes shall look, and fail with longing for them") conveys not just physical sight but deep emotional torment. The word "כָּלוֹת" suggests a wasting away from grief, as parents yearn for their lost children.
Midrashic Interpretation
The Midrash (Devarim Rabbah) connects this verse to historical exiles, particularly the Babylonian and Roman captivities, where Jewish children were often taken as slaves or servants. It underscores the tragedy of generational disconnect, where children no longer recognize their heritage.
Rambam's Perspective
In Hilchot Teshuvah, Rambam teaches that such curses are conditional—meant to inspire repentance. The suffering described here is a consequence of straying from Torah, but return to mitzvot can reverse the decree.
Practical Lessons
- Preservation of Jewish Identity: The verse warns against assimilation, urging vigilance in transmitting Torah values to the next generation.
- Divine Justice: Even in punishment, Hashem’s presence is felt—parents’ anguish mirrors the pain of the Shechinah (Divine Presence) over Israel’s exile.
- Hope in Teshuvah: As Rambam teaches, these warnings are reversible through sincere repentance and renewed commitment to Torah.
Context in the Torah
The verse (Devarim 28:32) appears in the Tochacha (Rebuke), a section of dire warnings for failing to uphold the covenant with Hashem. This particular verse describes the anguish of exile, where children are taken from their parents and given to foreign nations, leaving the parents powerless to intervene.
Rashi's Explanation
Rashi comments that "נְתֻנִים לְעַם אַחֵר" ("given to another people") refers to the forced assimilation of Jewish children into foreign cultures, where they are raised with alien values. He emphasizes the pain of parents witnessing this but being unable to act—"וְאֵין לְאֵל יָדֶךָ" ("there shall be no might in thy hand")—indicating total helplessness under oppressive rule.
Ibn Ezra's Insight
Ibn Ezra notes that "וְעֵינֶיךָ רֹאוֹת וְכָלוֹת אֲלֵיהֶם" ("thy eyes shall look, and fail with longing for them") conveys not just physical sight but deep emotional torment. The word "כָּלוֹת" suggests a wasting away from grief, as parents yearn for their lost children.
Midrashic Interpretation
The Midrash (Devarim Rabbah) connects this verse to historical exiles, particularly the Babylonian and Roman captivities, where Jewish children were often taken as slaves or servants. It underscores the tragedy of generational disconnect, where children no longer recognize their heritage.
Rambam's Perspective
In Hilchot Teshuvah, Rambam teaches that such curses are conditional—meant to inspire repentance. The suffering described here is a consequence of straying from Torah, but return to mitzvot can reverse the decree.
Practical Lessons