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Why does Rashi (רש"י) give different explanations for chukim in Parshas Chukas versus Parshas Toldos? The shiur distinguishes between chukim we don't understand (like kashrus laws) and chukim that seem contradictory (like parah adumah). The second type poses a deeper challenge since contradictions appear illogical, requiring the answer that at our level of reality, rooted in Torah (תורה)'s source, there are no true contradictions.
This shiur analyzes Rashi (רש"י)'s commentary on the opening pasuk of Parshas Chukas, exploring why the Torah (תורה) introduces parah adumah as "zos chukas haTorah" and why it's addressed to both Moshe and Aharon. Rabbi Zweig suggests that the unusual language may indicate a mitzvah (מצוה) to publicly announce this chok, possibly supporting the Tosafos (תוספות)/Magen Avrohom's position that there's a Torah obligation to read Parshas Parah. The main focus is understanding why Rashi provides different explanations for chukim in different places. In Parshas Chukas, Rashi writes that the Satan and nations "mo'inin" (criticize) us, while in Parshas Toldos regarding kashrus laws, he writes they "meishivin" (challenge with unanswerable questions). The shiur explains that "meishivin" refers to pushing someone back with questions that have no answer - the questioner takes away the possibility of response.
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Parshas Chukas 19:1-2
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