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Rav Pesach SIEGEL

Bereshit: Why Did Eve Eat the Fruit?

Rav Pesach SIEGEL

Published on Thursday December 2nd, 2021

14-minute video class given by Rav Pesach SIEGEL.

4 commentaires

Pesach S.
28/10/2019 - 15h39

Thank you so much for your feedback. I certainly agree that Hashem did not want Chava to sin. Allow me to clarify what I meant. Adam and Chava were created without the inclination to do anything wrong. They weren't satisfied with serving Hashem without an evil inclination. They mistakenly believed that they could serve Hashem from a much deeper level if they would encounter evil, absorb the evil into themselves, thus resulting in the desire to do evil. Then, succeeding in conquering their inner evil would be much harder and would result in the ultimate kiddush shem shamayim (sanctification of Hashem's name). They viewed their act as a mitzva "disguised" as an aveira. My source for this [...] read more

Laurie H.
25/10/2019 - 13h37

I don't agree that HaShem wanted Chavah to disobey Him. I do believe it was a test but I believe they failed. She was deceived because she was told they could be "Like HaShem" and didn't trust that HaShem knows best for us and wants good for us.

Pesach S.
07/10/2018 - 15h55

Thank you! Your kind words are appreciated

Leah H.
07/10/2018 - 15h30

Excellent message
Thankyou very much

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