Ramban on the Parsha | Rabbi Shlomo Friedman (Yeshivat Kerem B'Yavneh)

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  Ramban on the Parsha | Rabbi Shlomo Friedman (Yeshivat Kerem B'Yavneh)

  Ramban on Ki Tavo

  Aug 30, 202620 min

  ── Shiur Outline ── (0:10) Bikkurim Locations: Shilo, Temple and Beyond (1:38) Who Is the Kohen 'In Our Days'? AI-Generated Summary (AI can be inaccurate. Check important information): This shiur explores various insights from the Ramban on Parshas Ki Savo, beginning with the laws of bikkurim and the requirement to bring them to the specific priest currently on duty rather than a preferred individual. The discussion examines the obligation to write the Torah on stones, suggesting this was achieved either through a miracle or by recording a concise minyan hamitzvos to demonstrate that the Torah is the prerequisite and purpose for dwelling in the land. Finally, the shiur addresses the communal responsibility of leadership, noting that the curse for one who does not "uphold" the Torah refers to those who deny its divinity or leaders who fail to ensure its observance among the people. 1. Defining the Chosen Place — The Ramban explains that Bikkurim were brought not only to the Beis HaMikdash but also to Shilo , and potentially other locations where the Mishkan stood, such as Gilgal , Nov , and Givon . 2. Priority of the Serving Priest — The requirement to bring fruits to the Kohen "who shall be in those days" teaches that one must give to the Kohen currently on duty ( mishmar ), rather than bringing a personal favorite from home. 3. Validity of the Act — According to the Sifrei , this phrase also ensures that if a Kohen performed the service and was later discovered to be disqualified ( chalal ), the mitzvah remains valid and need not be repeated. 4. Action as Declaration — The term Higadeti (I have declared) in the past tense suggests that the very act of bringing the Bikkurim serves as a testimony and an act of hoda'ah (thanksgiving) to God. 5. Deciphering "Giving to the Dead" — Regarding the declaration of Viduy Ma'aser , the Ramban disputes the Rambam's view that "not giving to the dead" refers metaphorically to any non-sustaining items like clothing. 6. Writing the Torah on Stones — There are multiple views on how the whole Torah was written on stones: it may have been just a list of the 613 mitzvos as in Halachos Gedolos , or the entire text written miraculously or on massive stones. 7. Prerequisite for the Land — The Torah was written upon entry to the land to teach that Torah study and mitzvah observance are both the prerequisite for and the ultimate purpose of inhabiting Eretz Yisrael . 8. Upholding the Torah — The curse on one who "does not uphold ( yakim ) this Torah" refers to one who denies the divine origin or significance of the mitzvos , rather than a simple incidental transgression. 9. Proper Torah Honor — On a drush level, "upholding the Torah" refers to the chazzan or the one performing hagbahah , who must ensure the scroll is stable and that the ksav (script) is visible to all. 10. Leadership Responsibility — The obligation to "uphold" the Torah falls heavily on the Beis Din and the King, who must use their influence to ensure the entire nation remains faithful to the halacha . 11. Order of Blessings and Curses — In the brachos , children ( pri bitnecha ) are mentioned before crops because they are more significant; in the klalos , the order is reversed so the suffering begins with property before reaching the family. 12. Torah Study and Joy — The association of sacrifices and a feast with the writing of the Torah teaches that Kabbalas HaTorah must always be celebrated with simcha , serving as the source for making a siyum .

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  Ramban on Devarim

  Jul 15, 202632 min

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  Ramban on Matos and Masei

  Jul 8, 202643 min

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  Ramban on Pinchas

  Jun 30, 202639 min

  AI-Generated Summary (AI can be inaccurate. Check important information): 1. Dual merit of Pinchas — The Ramban explains that Pinchas was rewarded both for his zealotry in the realm of bein adam la-Makom and for the tzedakah of saving the nation from the plague. 2. Midyan's unique culpability — Although Moav was involved, the evil counsel to use znus as a weapon originated with Midyan and Bilaam , evidenced by the king of Midyan sending his own daughter Cozbi . 3. Preempting the Kal Vachomer — God commanded "Do not distress Moav" before the command to attack Midyan to preempt Moshe Rabbeinu from logicially concluding that Moav deserved harsher punishment. 4. Merit of Lot — Moav was spared from war because they acted out of fear, and more fundamentally, as a reward for Lot who served Avraham Avinu during their travels. 5. Portions by families — Every shevet received an equal portion of the land, and every mishpacha (family) likewise received an equal share, regardless of their individual population count within the tribe. 6. Identity of Ard and Naaman — To resolve contradictions between Bereishis and Pinchas , these were either grandsons called "sons" or later descendants named after original brothers who died childless. 7. Definition of family heads — A rosh mishpacha is typically one who descended to Egypt, but can also be a later figure of such great renown that the clan identified solely by his name. 8. Serach the stepdaughter — According to the Ramban , Serach was the stepdaughter of Asher , and she is listed in the census because she inherited a portion of land from her biological father. 9. Yocheved's delayed birth — Yocheved was the only child of a tribal leader born in Egypt; this was divinely orchestrated so Moshe Rabbeinu would be the right age to lead the Exodus. 10. The age of sixty — The census excluded Yehoshua and Kalev because they were over sixty, proving that yotzei tzava (military service) only applies to those between ages twenty and sixty. 11. Father as heir — The Torah omits the father’s role in inheritance because it is logically derived: since inheritance passes to brothers via the father, the father himself must be the primary heir. 12. Public charge to Yehoshua — Unlike Rashi , the Ramban argues that Moshe 's public charge to Yehoshua was not about the people's flaws, but a dignified summary of his responsibilities as a leader and judge.

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  Ramban on Balak

  Jun 25, 202630 min

  AI-Generated Summary (AI can be inaccurate. Check important information): 1. Balak's unconventional rise — The Ramban explains that Balak was either a known gibbor (warrior) whose strength didn't ease Moav 's fear, or he was appointed as king specifically to deal with the threat of Yisrael . 2. God's consistent message — Though it seems like HaKadosh Baruch Hu changed His mind about Bilam going, the Ramban argues the prohibition against klalah (cursing) never changed; the anger stemmed from Bilam 's failure to disclose his restrictions to the messengers. 3. Internalizing the mouth's Master — The nes (miracle) of the ason (donkey) speaking was intended to show Bilam that God controls all speech, proving He can open the mouths of the mute or silence the eloquent at Will. 4. Sorcerer, not prophet — Despite the heights he reached for the sake of Yisrael 's honor, Bilam was fundamentally a kosem (sorcerer) rather than a true navi , as evidenced by the need for his eyes to be "uncovered." 5. Memorized Divine words — The phrase Vayasem Hashem davar b'fiv implies that Bilam was commanded to learn the blessings by heart ( sheyigros otam b'piv ), similar to the requirement for the Jewish people regarding Shiras Haazinu . 6. The singular nation — The blessing of Am levadad yishkon ensures that the Jewish people remain distinct and will never truly be dominated by or become tafel (secondary) to the nations of the world. 7. Immunity to sorcery — The principle of Lo nachash b'Yaakov teaches that Yisrael is not subject to nachash (augury) or the "natural" laws of history; their fate is determined solely by the Divine Word. 8. Progression of prophecy — Bilam 's four prophecies follow a chronological trajectory, moving from the identity of the people to the conquest of the land, then to peaceful dwelling, and finally to the Acharis HaYamim (End of Days). 9. Messianic star and Edom — The Kochav (star) represents Moshiach , who will gather the dispersed and bring about the downfall of Edom , a kingdom associated with Rome that persists until the final redemption. 10. Amalek's deceptive strength — Described as Reshis Goyim , Amalek was the strongest and bravest of nations, which is why Moshe required a miraculous milchamah (war) involving tefillah and raised hands to defeat them. 11. Refuting the four kingdoms — The Ramban critiques the Ibn Ezra 's view that Yishmael is one of the four kingdoms, clarifying that the Daled Malchuyos must succeed one another in a specific historical chain. 12. The impact of Pinchas — While the sin of Baal Peor was widespread and could have resulted in over 150,000 deaths, the zealous act of Pinchas stayed the mageifah (plague) and saved many of the people.

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