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Why does G-d carry out all the curses by Himself?
In Parashat Ki Tavo (28:15-on) Moses threatens the Nation with very descriptive curses. It starts from a distance:
'וּבָאוּ עָלֶיךָ כָּל־הַקְּלָלוֹת הָאֵלֶּה וְהִשִּׂיגוּךָ׃ אָרוּר אַתָּה וכו
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How G-d can be cursing His sons (and spouse)?
To continue "what-is-the-meaning-of-curses,
Traditionally we compare our relations with Hashem to three types/levels: servants, sons (אם כבנים ואם כעבדים), and spouse (שה"ש).
While I can imagine ...
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In reward-and-punishment system, what is the meaning of curses?
In Sefer Dvorim the Torah does not spare curses for general misbehaving or misbelieving, etc. In my understanding, the Torah presents a clear system of reward and punishment (Rambam's principles) - do ...
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What is the meaning of "Cursed be..."?
For example: "Cursed be he who perverts the judgment of the stranger, the orphan, or the widow. And all the people shall say, Amen!"
Do we have any idea what the curse consists of?
There are many ...
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What are the 49 curses and the 98 curses?
Specifically, I am looking for an official list and breakdown of both sets of curses so I can compare the two. And ideally an existing comparison of both.
I know there are 49 in Vayikra (parsha ...
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Is Esther's comment in Esther 7:4 a reference to one of the curses in Devarim 28:68?
In Esther 7:4, Esther says that had the Jews been sold for slaves and maidservants, she would have been silent.
Devarim 28:68 says that we would be shipped to Egypt, and we would try to sell ...
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What if the Torah Reader for the Curses (Tochacha) is a Kohen or Levi?
It is (at least) the Chabad custom that the Torah Reader takes the Aliya with the curses (tochacha) in Parshat Ki Tavo and Bechukotai. The reader ascends without being called and recites the blessings ...
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The curse of cannibalism
In parshas Ki Tavo there is much talk in the curse section about parents eating their own children, G-d forbid. We understand this came into fruition in the time of the first Temple's destruction. ...
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