2 shiurim on Parshas Ha'azinu
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Why does the Torah call us 'Am Naval' (ungrateful nation) precisely because we received the Torah? The shiur argues that receiving Torah creates responsibility to serve, not entitlement to be served. When Torah learning becomes a license for demanding support rather than giving back through teaching or community service, it transforms the greatest gift into the source of spiritual corruption.
Why does prosperity lead to rebellion against God rather than gratitude? The shiur shows that when pleasure becomes an end in itself, people unconsciously view themselves as deities deserving unlimited gratification. Any reduction in comfort then feels like being dethroned, creating resentment against the true Master of the universe.
