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Why did Avrohom question Hashem (ה׳) after passing the Akedah test? The shiur argues that the questioning dialogue is the main purpose of the Akedah, not blind obedience. True service requires both commitment to do and understanding of the relationship - which is why the place became known as Har Hashem Yireh, where God reveals Himself.
Rabbi Zweig presents a revolutionary understanding of the Akedah that challenges conventional thinking about blind obedience in Judaism. The shiur begins by examining Rashi (רש"י)'s commentary on Bereishis 22:12, where Hashem (ה׳) tells Avrohom not to harm Yitzchok, followed by a detailed dialogue between Avrohom and Hashem about the conflicting commands. Rabbi Zweig raises two fundamental questions: First, how could Avrohom have misunderstood Hashem's command when the Rambam (רמב"ם) teaches that prophets never err in understanding prophecy? Second, why does the Torah (תורה) record this questioning dialogue after the test was already complete? The answer lies in understanding the true meaning of na'aseh v'nishma at Sinai. Rabbi Zweig argues that the conventional interpretation - that Jews serve God without needing to understand - is fundamentally wrong. He points out that the Jewish people made three declarations at Sinai, with na'aseh v'nishma being the third and highest level, not the mindless obedience suggested by the first two. Na'aseh v'nishma means unconditional commitment to do regardless of understanding, combined with the necessity to understand the relationship afterward.
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Parshas Vayeira 22:12
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