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Why does one verse repeat 'Bnei Yisrael' five times instead of using pronouns? The shiur develops Rashi (רש"י)'s insight that this reflects Hashem (ה׳)'s chibasa through the lens of brit - Torah (תורה) as covenant between Hashem and Israel. Each of the five books represents a distinct level of covenantal commitment, making the repetition a reaffirmation of five separate divine obligations to His people.
This shiur examines Rashi (רש"י)'s striking commentary on a verse in Parshas Beha'aloscha where "Bnei Yisrael" appears five times in one sentence. Rashi explains this repetition demonstrates Hashem (ה׳)'s affection (chibasa) for Israel, corresponding to the five books of Torah (תורה). The speaker addresses several fundamental questions: why repeat "Bnei Yisrael" five times instead of using pronouns, what constitutes meaningful communication of affection, and what the five books of Torah actually represent. The answer begins with understanding that Torah is fundamentally a brit (covenant) between Hashem and humanity, specifically with the Jewish people who proved worthy through Avrohom Avinu's merit. The speaker explains how Avrohom transformed Hashem's rage at humanity into love, earning reward equivalent to all previous generations combined. This established the covenantal relationship that unfolds throughout Torah.
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Parshas Beha'aloscha 8:19
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