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How does Parshas Ki Seitzei differ from Shoftim's approach to divine service? While Shoftim creates external structures to sense Hashem (ה׳)'s presence, Ki Seitzei reveals that each person must bring forth the chelek Elokai mima'al from within themselves. This explains why mitzvah (מצוה) goreres mitzvah works through revealing divine presence within, and why laws like hashaves aveida emphasize recognizing the tzelem Elokim in others.
This profound shiur explores the unique spiritual dimension of Parshas Ki Seitzei, arguing that it introduces a fundamental shift in our understanding of divine service. While Parshas Shoftim focused on creating external structures to sense Hashem (ה׳)'s presence through courts and judges, Parshas Ki Seitzei reveals that each person must bring forth the chelek Elokai mima'al (divine portion from above) from within themselves. The Rav explains that when Klal Yisrael goes to war in this parsha, victory comes not from Hashem fighting externally for them, but through their ability to reveal the divine presence within each individual. This internal revelation of Elokus creates the spiritual power that defeats the nations. This explains why the laws of war are split between two parshios - the external aspects in Shoftim, and the internal spiritual requirements (nishmartem mikol davar ra) in Ki Seitzei.
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Parshas Ki Seitzei (Deuteronomy 21-25)
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