EPISODE · Aug 17, 2025 · 1 MIN
Re’eh - Seeing and Observing
from Torah from Braude · host Tal Braude
“See, I have placed before you today a blessing and a curse.” This is the opening verse of this week’s Torah portion. Why does HaShem feel the need to say the word “See” at the opening? As we know, sight has been a big theme in the past weeks as we know that Moshe Rabbeinu was not allowed to enter the land, but only to see it.As observant Jews, we are accustomed to seeing everything. But as people, there may the things we miss from time to time. With the month of Elul fast approaching, it’s important that the one thing we look deeply into should be ourselves. “Am I living the way I want to?” “Am I moving up or down in my relationship to HaShem?” “Am I coming closer to my goals?”There’s well-known statement in Chassidus that “it is the nature of G-d, to do good.” That is how He has constructed this world we live in. For those that choose to follow His rule book, the good will flow immediately. For those that do not, the good will not flow, but even more, the punishment will only come later so as to give us enough time to find the right path. By delaying punishment, HaShem allows us the necessary time we need to find the right ways to walk in. For some it’s a few minutes. For others, it’s a whole life until they realise the error of their ways. May we merit to know and walk in the path of truth and peace. #torah #parsha #torahportion #truth #israel #chassidut #chassidus #hashem #rewards #punishment ##peace #natureWe see a lot throughout the day, but it’s important to see ourselves in a true and honest light every now and then as well. #reeh #sight #see #hashem #elul #king #life #judaism #growth #parsha #selfimprovement #torah #torahportion #selfcare #israel #moshe #life
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“See, I have placed before you today a blessing and a curse.” This is the opening verse of this week’s Torah portion. Why does HaShem feel the need to say the word “See” at the opening? As we know, sight has been a big theme in the past weeks as we know that Moshe Rabbeinu was not allowed to enter the land, but only to see it.As observant Jews, we are accustomed to seeing everything. But as people, there may the things we miss from time to time. With the month of Elul fast approaching, it’s important that the one thing we look deeply into should be ourselves. “Am I living the way I want to?” “Am I moving up or down in my relationship to HaShem?” “Am I coming closer to my goals?”There’s well-known statement in Chassidus that “it is the nature of G-d, to do good.” That is how He has constructed this world we live in. For those that choose to follow His rule book, the good will flow immediately. For those that do not, the good will not flow, but even more, the punishment will only come later so as to give us enough time to find the right path. By delaying punishment, HaShem allows us the necessary time we need to find the right ways to walk in. For some it’s a few minutes. For others, it’s a whole life until they realise the error of their ways. May we merit to know and walk in the path of truth and peace. #torah #parsha #torahportion #truth #israel #chassidut #chassidus #hashem #rewards #punishment ##peace #natureWe see a lot throughout the day, but it’s important to see ourselves in a true and honest light every now and then as well. #reeh #sight #see #hashem #elul #king #life #judaism #growth #parsha #selfimprovement #torah #torahportion #selfcare #israel #moshe #life
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