Parashat Beha'alotecha 5769 in English
Rav David Daniel Hacohen שליט״א
Summary
The Rav studies the end of Parashat Beha'alotecha, where Aaron and Miriam speak against Moshe Rabbeinu over the "Cushite woman". He first gives Rashi's explanation: Miriam learned from Tzipporah that Moshe had separated from her, and did not grasp that his prophecy came suddenly, without time to prepare. He then presents the Arizal's explanation, based on a Midrash: in his years in Africa Moshe became king of Kush and married its queen, but never lived with her, so as not to bring another Amalek into the world, as happened with Timna and Eliphaz. The Rav explains that Moshe could not enter Eretz Israel because he is too high for it, and that the building of Israel raises the land. He concludes by saying that, in his view, the nations that oppose building in the Land are trying to delay the coming of the Mashiach.
Highlights
- 0:06 Aaron and Miriam speak against Moshe Rabbeinu Moses
- 1:06 Rashi: the "black woman" is Tzipporah, famous for her beauty Marriage and family Moses
- 2:58 Tzipporah's pity for the wives of Eldad and Medad Marriage and family
- 4:31 Miriam's mistake: Moshe's prophecy comes suddenly, without preparation Moses
- 5:52 The Arizal's explanation: why Moshe will not enter the Land The Land of Israel The Arizal
- 7:56 The Midrash: Moshe in Africa becomes king of Kush Moses
- 10:38 Moshe marries the queen but keeps his distance, then divorces her Marriage and family Moses
- 12:04 Timna, Eliphaz and the birth of Amalek Amalek The Patriarchs
- 14:50 Each soul has its predestined match according to its level Marriage and family The soul
- 18:53 Moshe's wise act: no new Amalek, and the soul spark retrieved Amalek Moses Tikkun
- 20:46 Why Moshe cannot enter Eretz Israel: the sun and the moon The Land of Israel Moses Secrets of the Torah
- 22:08 Building in Israel raises the land and brings the Mashiach Current events The Land of Israel Mashiach