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Context in the Torah
The verse "אָרוּר אַתָּה בָּעִיר וְאָרוּר אַתָּה בַּשָּׂדֶה" (Devarim 28:16) appears in the section of Tochacha (Rebuke), where Moshe warns Bnei Yisrael of the consequences of failing to observe the mitzvot. This verse introduces a series of curses that will befall those who stray from Hashem's commandments.
Interpretation by Rashi
Rashi explains that the curse applies both in the city and in the field, emphasizing that disobedience will lead to suffering in all aspects of life—whether in populated areas (the city) or in rural, agricultural settings (the field). This indicates that no place offers refuge from divine retribution for wrongdoing.
Rambam's Perspective
Rambam (Hilchot Teshuvah 9:1) teaches that these curses serve as a warning to encourage repentance. The dual mention of "in the city" and "in the field" underscores that transgression affects every facet of existence, reinforcing the need for complete teshuvah.
Midrashic Insights
The Midrash (Sifrei Devarim 281) elaborates that the curse in the city refers to domestic strife, while the curse in the field signifies failed crops and famine. This reflects the breakdown of both societal and economic stability as a consequence of abandoning Torah values.
Chassidic Interpretation
The Baal Shem Tov teaches that the "city" symbolizes intellectual and spiritual pursuits, while the "field" represents physical labor and material concerns. A curse in both realms signifies a disconnect from Hashem in all areas of life, whether through neglect of Torah study or unethical business practices.
Practical Lessons
- The verse teaches that mitzvah observance must be consistent in all settings—urban and rural, public and private.
- It warns against compartmentalizing religious life, as divine justice encompasses every aspect of existence.
- The repetition of "אָרוּר" emphasizes the severity of straying from Torah, urging vigilance in both action and intent.
Hebrew Text
English Translation
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Hebrew Leining Text
Parasha Commentary
Context in the Torah
The verse "אָרוּר אַתָּה בָּעִיר וְאָרוּר אַתָּה בַּשָּׂדֶה" (Devarim 28:16) appears in the section of Tochacha (Rebuke), where Moshe warns Bnei Yisrael of the consequences of failing to observe the mitzvot. This verse introduces a series of curses that will befall those who stray from Hashem's commandments.
Interpretation by Rashi
Rashi explains that the curse applies both in the city and in the field, emphasizing that disobedience will lead to suffering in all aspects of life—whether in populated areas (the city) or in rural, agricultural settings (the field). This indicates that no place offers refuge from divine retribution for wrongdoing.
Rambam's Perspective
Rambam (Hilchot Teshuvah 9:1) teaches that these curses serve as a warning to encourage repentance. The dual mention of "in the city" and "in the field" underscores that transgression affects every facet of existence, reinforcing the need for complete teshuvah.
Midrashic Insights
The Midrash (Sifrei Devarim 281) elaborates that the curse in the city refers to domestic strife, while the curse in the field signifies failed crops and famine. This reflects the breakdown of both societal and economic stability as a consequence of abandoning Torah values.
Chassidic Interpretation
The Baal Shem Tov teaches that the "city" symbolizes intellectual and spiritual pursuits, while the "field" represents physical labor and material concerns. A curse in both realms signifies a disconnect from Hashem in all areas of life, whether through neglect of Torah study or unethical business practices.
Practical Lessons
- The verse teaches that mitzvah observance must be consistent in all settings—urban and rural, public and private.
- It warns against compartmentalizing religious life, as divine justice encompasses every aspect of existence.
- The repetition of "אָרוּר" emphasizes the severity of straying from Torah, urging vigilance in both action and intent.
Hebrew Text
English Translation
Transliteration
Hebrew Leining Text
Parasha Commentary
Context in the Torah
The verse "אָרוּר אַתָּה בָּעִיר וְאָרוּר אַתָּה בַּשָּׂדֶה" (Devarim 28:16) appears in the section of Tochacha (Rebuke), where Moshe warns Bnei Yisrael of the consequences of failing to observe the mitzvot. This verse introduces a series of curses that will befall those who stray from Hashem's commandments.
Interpretation by Rashi
Rashi explains that the curse applies both in the city and in the field, emphasizing that disobedience will lead to suffering in all aspects of life—whether in populated areas (the city) or in rural, agricultural settings (the field). This indicates that no place offers refuge from divine retribution for wrongdoing.
Rambam's Perspective
Rambam (Hilchot Teshuvah 9:1) teaches that these curses serve as a warning to encourage repentance. The dual mention of "in the city" and "in the field" underscores that transgression affects every facet of existence, reinforcing the need for complete teshuvah.
Midrashic Insights
The Midrash (Sifrei Devarim 281) elaborates that the curse in the city refers to domestic strife, while the curse in the field signifies failed crops and famine. This reflects the breakdown of both societal and economic stability as a consequence of abandoning Torah values.
Chassidic Interpretation
The Baal Shem Tov teaches that the "city" symbolizes intellectual and spiritual pursuits, while the "field" represents physical labor and material concerns. A curse in both realms signifies a disconnect from Hashem in all areas of life, whether through neglect of Torah study or unethical business practices.
Practical Lessons
- The verse teaches that mitzvah observance must be consistent in all settings—urban and rural, public and private.
- It warns against compartmentalizing religious life, as divine justice encompasses every aspect of existence.
- The repetition of "אָרוּר" emphasizes the severity of straying from Torah, urging vigilance in both action and intent.
Hebrew Text
English Translation
Transliteration
Hebrew Leining Text
Parasha Commentary
Context in the Torah
The verse "אָרוּר אַתָּה בָּעִיר וְאָרוּר אַתָּה בַּשָּׂדֶה" (Devarim 28:16) appears in the section of Tochacha (Rebuke), where Moshe warns Bnei Yisrael of the consequences of failing to observe the mitzvot. This verse introduces a series of curses that will befall those who stray from Hashem's commandments.
Interpretation by Rashi
Rashi explains that the curse applies both in the city and in the field, emphasizing that disobedience will lead to suffering in all aspects of life—whether in populated areas (the city) or in rural, agricultural settings (the field). This indicates that no place offers refuge from divine retribution for wrongdoing.
Rambam's Perspective
Rambam (Hilchot Teshuvah 9:1) teaches that these curses serve as a warning to encourage repentance. The dual mention of "in the city" and "in the field" underscores that transgression affects every facet of existence, reinforcing the need for complete teshuvah.
Midrashic Insights
The Midrash (Sifrei Devarim 281) elaborates that the curse in the city refers to domestic strife, while the curse in the field signifies failed crops and famine. This reflects the breakdown of both societal and economic stability as a consequence of abandoning Torah values.
Chassidic Interpretation
The Baal Shem Tov teaches that the "city" symbolizes intellectual and spiritual pursuits, while the "field" represents physical labor and material concerns. A curse in both realms signifies a disconnect from Hashem in all areas of life, whether through neglect of Torah study or unethical business practices.
Practical Lessons
- The verse teaches that mitzvah observance must be consistent in all settings—urban and rural, public and private.
- It warns against compartmentalizing religious life, as divine justice encompasses every aspect of existence.
- The repetition of "אָרוּר" emphasizes the severity of straying from Torah, urging vigilance in both action and intent.
Hebrew Text
English Translation
Transliteration
Hebrew Leining Text
Parasha Commentary
Context in the Torah
The verse "אָרוּר אַתָּה בָּעִיר וְאָרוּר אַתָּה בַּשָּׂדֶה" (Devarim 28:16) appears in the section of Tochacha (Rebuke), where Moshe warns Bnei Yisrael of the consequences of failing to observe the mitzvot. This verse introduces a series of curses that will befall those who stray from Hashem's commandments.
Interpretation by Rashi
Rashi explains that the curse applies both in the city and in the field, emphasizing that disobedience will lead to suffering in all aspects of life—whether in populated areas (the city) or in rural, agricultural settings (the field). This indicates that no place offers refuge from divine retribution for wrongdoing.
Rambam's Perspective
Rambam (Hilchot Teshuvah 9:1) teaches that these curses serve as a warning to encourage repentance. The dual mention of "in the city" and "in the field" underscores that transgression affects every facet of existence, reinforcing the need for complete teshuvah.
Midrashic Insights
The Midrash (Sifrei Devarim 281) elaborates that the curse in the city refers to domestic strife, while the curse in the field signifies failed crops and famine. This reflects the breakdown of both societal and economic stability as a consequence of abandoning Torah values.
Chassidic Interpretation
The Baal Shem Tov teaches that the "city" symbolizes intellectual and spiritual pursuits, while the "field" represents physical labor and material concerns. A curse in both realms signifies a disconnect from Hashem in all areas of life, whether through neglect of Torah study or unethical business practices.
Practical Lessons
- The verse teaches that mitzvah observance must be consistent in all settings—urban and rural, public and private.
- It warns against compartmentalizing religious life, as divine justice encompasses every aspect of existence.
- The repetition of "אָרוּר" emphasizes the severity of straying from Torah, urging vigilance in both action and intent.
Hebrew Text
English Translation
Transliteration
Hebrew Leining Text
Parasha Commentary
Context in the Torah
The verse "אָרוּר אַתָּה בָּעִיר וְאָרוּר אַתָּה בַּשָּׂדֶה" (Devarim 28:16) appears in the section of Tochacha (Rebuke), where Moshe warns Bnei Yisrael of the consequences of failing to observe the mitzvot. This verse introduces a series of curses that will befall those who stray from Hashem's commandments.
Interpretation by Rashi
Rashi explains that the curse applies both in the city and in the field, emphasizing that disobedience will lead to suffering in all aspects of life—whether in populated areas (the city) or in rural, agricultural settings (the field). This indicates that no place offers refuge from divine retribution for wrongdoing.
Rambam's Perspective
Rambam (Hilchot Teshuvah 9:1) teaches that these curses serve as a warning to encourage repentance. The dual mention of "in the city" and "in the field" underscores that transgression affects every facet of existence, reinforcing the need for complete teshuvah.
Midrashic Insights
The Midrash (Sifrei Devarim 281) elaborates that the curse in the city refers to domestic strife, while the curse in the field signifies failed crops and famine. This reflects the breakdown of both societal and economic stability as a consequence of abandoning Torah values.
Chassidic Interpretation
The Baal Shem Tov teaches that the "city" symbolizes intellectual and spiritual pursuits, while the "field" represents physical labor and material concerns. A curse in both realms signifies a disconnect from Hashem in all areas of life, whether through neglect of Torah study or unethical business practices.
Practical Lessons
- The verse teaches that mitzvah observance must be consistent in all settings—urban and rural, public and private.
- It warns against compartmentalizing religious life, as divine justice encompasses every aspect of existence.
- The repetition of "אָרוּר" emphasizes the severity of straying from Torah, urging vigilance in both action and intent.
Hebrew Text
English Translation
Transliteration
Hebrew Leining Text
Parasha Commentary
Context in the Torah
The verse "אָרוּר אַתָּה בָּעִיר וְאָרוּר אַתָּה בַּשָּׂדֶה" (Devarim 28:16) appears in the section of Tochacha (Rebuke), where Moshe warns Bnei Yisrael of the consequences of failing to observe the mitzvot. This verse introduces a series of curses that will befall those who stray from Hashem's commandments.
Interpretation by Rashi
Rashi explains that the curse applies both in the city and in the field, emphasizing that disobedience will lead to suffering in all aspects of life—whether in populated areas (the city) or in rural, agricultural settings (the field). This indicates that no place offers refuge from divine retribution for wrongdoing.
Rambam's Perspective
Rambam (Hilchot Teshuvah 9:1) teaches that these curses serve as a warning to encourage repentance. The dual mention of "in the city" and "in the field" underscores that transgression affects every facet of existence, reinforcing the need for complete teshuvah.
Midrashic Insights
The Midrash (Sifrei Devarim 281) elaborates that the curse in the city refers to domestic strife, while the curse in the field signifies failed crops and famine. This reflects the breakdown of both societal and economic stability as a consequence of abandoning Torah values.
Chassidic Interpretation
The Baal Shem Tov teaches that the "city" symbolizes intellectual and spiritual pursuits, while the "field" represents physical labor and material concerns. A curse in both realms signifies a disconnect from Hashem in all areas of life, whether through neglect of Torah study or unethical business practices.
Practical Lessons
- The verse teaches that mitzvah observance must be consistent in all settings—urban and rural, public and private.
- It warns against compartmentalizing religious life, as divine justice encompasses every aspect of existence.
- The repetition of "אָרוּר" emphasizes the severity of straying from Torah, urging vigilance in both action and intent.
Hebrew Text
English Translation
Transliteration
Hebrew Leining Text
Parasha Commentary
Context in the Torah
The verse "אָרוּר אַתָּה בָּעִיר וְאָרוּר אַתָּה בַּשָּׂדֶה" (Devarim 28:16) appears in the section of Tochacha (Rebuke), where Moshe warns Bnei Yisrael of the consequences of failing to observe the mitzvot. This verse introduces a series of curses that will befall those who stray from Hashem's commandments.
Interpretation by Rashi
Rashi explains that the curse applies both in the city and in the field, emphasizing that disobedience will lead to suffering in all aspects of life—whether in populated areas (the city) or in rural, agricultural settings (the field). This indicates that no place offers refuge from divine retribution for wrongdoing.
Rambam's Perspective
Rambam (Hilchot Teshuvah 9:1) teaches that these curses serve as a warning to encourage repentance. The dual mention of "in the city" and "in the field" underscores that transgression affects every facet of existence, reinforcing the need for complete teshuvah.
Midrashic Insights
The Midrash (Sifrei Devarim 281) elaborates that the curse in the city refers to domestic strife, while the curse in the field signifies failed crops and famine. This reflects the breakdown of both societal and economic stability as a consequence of abandoning Torah values.
Chassidic Interpretation
The Baal Shem Tov teaches that the "city" symbolizes intellectual and spiritual pursuits, while the "field" represents physical labor and material concerns. A curse in both realms signifies a disconnect from Hashem in all areas of life, whether through neglect of Torah study or unethical business practices.
Practical Lessons
- The verse teaches that mitzvah observance must be consistent in all settings—urban and rural, public and private.
- It warns against compartmentalizing religious life, as divine justice encompasses every aspect of existence.
- The repetition of "אָרוּר" emphasizes the severity of straying from Torah, urging vigilance in both action and intent.
Hebrew Text
English Translation
Transliteration
Hebrew Leining Text
Parasha Commentary
Context in the Torah
The verse "אָרוּר אַתָּה בָּעִיר וְאָרוּר אַתָּה בַּשָּׂדֶה" (Devarim 28:16) appears in the section of Tochacha (Rebuke), where Moshe warns Bnei Yisrael of the consequences of failing to observe the mitzvot. This verse introduces a series of curses that will befall those who stray from Hashem's commandments.
Interpretation by Rashi
Rashi explains that the curse applies both in the city and in the field, emphasizing that disobedience will lead to suffering in all aspects of life—whether in populated areas (the city) or in rural, agricultural settings (the field). This indicates that no place offers refuge from divine retribution for wrongdoing.
Rambam's Perspective
Rambam (Hilchot Teshuvah 9:1) teaches that these curses serve as a warning to encourage repentance. The dual mention of "in the city" and "in the field" underscores that transgression affects every facet of existence, reinforcing the need for complete teshuvah.
Midrashic Insights
The Midrash (Sifrei Devarim 281) elaborates that the curse in the city refers to domestic strife, while the curse in the field signifies failed crops and famine. This reflects the breakdown of both societal and economic stability as a consequence of abandoning Torah values.
Chassidic Interpretation
The Baal Shem Tov teaches that the "city" symbolizes intellectual and spiritual pursuits, while the "field" represents physical labor and material concerns. A curse in both realms signifies a disconnect from Hashem in all areas of life, whether through neglect of Torah study or unethical business practices.
Practical Lessons
- The verse teaches that mitzvah observance must be consistent in all settings—urban and rural, public and private.
- It warns against compartmentalizing religious life, as divine justice encompasses every aspect of existence.
- The repetition of "אָרוּר" emphasizes the severity of straying from Torah, urging vigilance in both action and intent.
Hebrew Text
English Translation
Transliteration
Hebrew Leining Text
Parasha Commentary
Context in the Torah
The verse "אָרוּר אַתָּה בָּעִיר וְאָרוּר אַתָּה בַּשָּׂדֶה" (Devarim 28:16) appears in the section of Tochacha (Rebuke), where Moshe warns Bnei Yisrael of the consequences of failing to observe the mitzvot. This verse introduces a series of curses that will befall those who stray from Hashem's commandments.
Interpretation by Rashi
Rashi explains that the curse applies both in the city and in the field, emphasizing that disobedience will lead to suffering in all aspects of life—whether in populated areas (the city) or in rural, agricultural settings (the field). This indicates that no place offers refuge from divine retribution for wrongdoing.
Rambam's Perspective
Rambam (Hilchot Teshuvah 9:1) teaches that these curses serve as a warning to encourage repentance. The dual mention of "in the city" and "in the field" underscores that transgression affects every facet of existence, reinforcing the need for complete teshuvah.
Midrashic Insights
The Midrash (Sifrei Devarim 281) elaborates that the curse in the city refers to domestic strife, while the curse in the field signifies failed crops and famine. This reflects the breakdown of both societal and economic stability as a consequence of abandoning Torah values.
Chassidic Interpretation
The Baal Shem Tov teaches that the "city" symbolizes intellectual and spiritual pursuits, while the "field" represents physical labor and material concerns. A curse in both realms signifies a disconnect from Hashem in all areas of life, whether through neglect of Torah study or unethical business practices.
Practical Lessons
- The verse teaches that mitzvah observance must be consistent in all settings—urban and rural, public and private.
- It warns against compartmentalizing religious life, as divine justice encompasses every aspect of existence.
- The repetition of "אָרוּר" emphasizes the severity of straying from Torah, urging vigilance in both action and intent.
Context in the Torah
The verse "אָרוּר אַתָּה בָּעִיר וְאָרוּר אַתָּה בַּשָּׂדֶה" (Devarim 28:16) appears in the section of Tochacha (Rebuke), where Moshe warns Bnei Yisrael of the consequences of failing to observe the mitzvot. This verse introduces a series of curses that will befall those who stray from Hashem's commandments.
Interpretation by Rashi
Rashi explains that the curse applies both in the city and in the field, emphasizing that disobedience will lead to suffering in all aspects of life—whether in populated areas (the city) or in rural, agricultural settings (the field). This indicates that no place offers refuge from divine retribution for wrongdoing.
Rambam's Perspective
Rambam (Hilchot Teshuvah 9:1) teaches that these curses serve as a warning to encourage repentance. The dual mention of "in the city" and "in the field" underscores that transgression affects every facet of existence, reinforcing the need for complete teshuvah.
Midrashic Insights
The Midrash (Sifrei Devarim 281) elaborates that the curse in the city refers to domestic strife, while the curse in the field signifies failed crops and famine. This reflects the breakdown of both societal and economic stability as a consequence of abandoning Torah values.
Chassidic Interpretation
The Baal Shem Tov teaches that the "city" symbolizes intellectual and spiritual pursuits, while the "field" represents physical labor and material concerns. A curse in both realms signifies a disconnect from Hashem in all areas of life, whether through neglect of Torah study or unethical business practices.
Practical Lessons