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Eisav was essentially an atheist. Since atheism is a sin of the mind, it is
not an inherited trait. Therefore, many righteous converts were able to
come forth from him. In contrast, the nation of Yishmael is immersed in
immorality, a trait passed from father to son. They therefore did not merit
having righteous converts who joined our nation.
Chametz is forbidden to be found in one’s possession over Pesach. This
shows us the severity of lust that it represents.
5 Chashmonaim, would light the Menorah from the flask of pure oil,
“According to the word of Hashem would the
Children of Israel journey, and according to the
word of Hashem would they encamp”
(Bamidbar 9:18)
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The parashah of the Nesi’im is recorded together with the parashah
concerning the Menorah to console Aharon that by kindling the Menorah,
he too could draw blessing upon his tribe.
Hashem told Aharon, “Your role is greater than theirs.” The korbanot of
the Nesi’im was a one-time event, whereas kindling the Menorah took
place daily. Likewise, Hashem hinted to Aharon that his descendants, the
spreading blessing upon the entire tribe of Levi. This is alluded to in the
word (Beha’alotcha). The letter refers to the second Beit
Hamikdash, wherein the miracle occurred. The words “toward the face of
the Menorah shall the seven lamps cast light” allude to the added seven
days that the lights of the Menorah continued to burn.
The sefirah of hod was rectified on Chanukah. This is the eighth sefirah,
and is attributed to Aharon. His sons, the Chashmonaim, would bring a
great light into the world on Chanukah.
On Chanukah, too, Am Yisrael returned to the Torah of Moshe, symbol
of sefirat netzach. They succeeded in rectifying both sefirot of hod and
netzach.This zechut is ascribed to the Nesi’im, whose original deed
spurred tremendous arousal. Their double deed brought them double
reward. They are therefore mentioned in two separate Torah readings.
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