Shmulie Schwartz
Why does the Torah need to mention that the Kohanim should not do their commandments while intoxicated? Why does the Torah state a difference between wine and other intoxicating drinks? These are very good questions because we can clearly see that a Kohan should be doing the commandments in awe and fear, why does the Torah need to specify being intoxicated. One time at a museum a guide said that in a century when archeologists are digging at the museum, they will not find a no biking sign. They will see a no smoking sign. This is because at this time people biking in a museum is not a problem but smoking is. From here we can learn that back then drinking was a problem. We know that other religions find that being intoxicated or on drugs can make them closer to their G-d. The Torah could have just said do the commandments in awe and fear but, since back then there was a drinking problem with other nations, the Torah says that being intoxicated might be the way the other nations feel closer to G-d the Jews should not feel that way. The Torah even brings a difference between wine and other intoxicating drinks because the Torah has many times that Jews drink wine to help the holiday. The Torah is showing that even with wine a person should have it in moderation and not get intoxicated. This is a very good answer. This answer is very simple, clear, and very understandable. I think this is a good shuir to give right before Purim to people. I would not share this with my family though even though it is very interesting I do not feel it is meant for a family.
Why does the Torah need to mention that the Kohanim should not do their commandments while intoxicated? Why does the Torah state a difference between wine and other intoxicating drinks? These are very good questions because we can clearly see that a Kohan should be doing the commandments in awe and fear, why does the Torah need to specify being intoxicated. One time at a museum a guide said that in a century when archeologists are digging at the museum, they will not find a no biking sign. They will see a no smoking sign. This is because at this time people biking in a museum is not a problem but smoking is. From here we can learn that back then drinking was a problem. We know that other religions find that being intoxicated or on drugs can make them closer to their G-d. The Torah could have just said do the commandments in awe and fear but, since back then there was a drinking problem with other nations, the Torah says that being intoxicated might be the way the other nations feel closer to G-d the Jews should not feel that way. The Torah even brings a difference between wine and other intoxicating drinks because the Torah has many times that Jews drink wine to help the holiday. The Torah is showing that even with wine a person should have it in moderation and not get intoxicated. This is a very good answer. This answer is very simple, clear, and very understandable. I think this is a good shuir to give right before Purim to people. I would not share this with my family though even though it is very interesting I do not feel it is meant for a family.
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