There is an irony in the Teshuva process. Amidst a feeling of stigma, distance, and ostracization from Hashem, the sinner runs to Hashem. This is akin to the child who has just done the unthinkable and is certain that his parents will pounce on him. Where does he hysterically run in? Into his mother’s bosom. This powerful phenomenon will be traced in the mitzvah of Ir Miklat (City of Refugee) in the parsha.

There is an irony in the Teshuva process. Amidst a feeling of stigma, distance, and ostracization from Hashem, the sinner runs to Hashem. This is akin to the child who has just done the unthinkable and is certain that his parents will pounce on him. Where does he hysterically run in? Into his mother’s bosom. This powerful phenomenon will be traced in the mitzvah of Ir Miklat (City of Refugee) in the parsha.

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There is an irony in the Teshuva process. Amidst a feeling of stigma, distance, and ostracization from Hashem, the sinner runs to Hashem. This is akin to the child who has just done the unthinkable and is certain that his parents will pounce on him. Where does he hysterically run in? Into his mother’s bosom. This powerful phenomenon will be traced in the mitzvah of Ir Miklat (City of Refugee) in the parsha.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

Masai: From Fear of You I Run to You

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Rabbi Yonah Sklare is a Rosh Kollel and Magid Shiur in Baltimore, MD. He lectures at numerous local institutions, including Women’s Institute of Torah Seminary, communities across the USA and online. He received semichah and his PhD in Talmudic Law from Ner Israel Rabbinical College.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Rabbi Sklare’s refreshing ability to bring Torah to life through exploration and creativity has attracted a diverse and beloved following, from renowned talmidei chachamim to those just beginning their Torah learning journey. His work can be found at rabbisklare.com.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

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    Rabbi Yonah Sklare is a Rosh Kollel and Magid Shiur in Baltimore, MD. He lectures at numerous local institutions, including Women’s Institute of Torah Seminary, communities across the USA and online. He received semichah and his PhD in Talmudic Law from Ner Israel Rabbinical College.   Rabbi Sklare’s refreshing ability to bring Torah to life through exploration and creativity has attracted a diverse and beloved following, from renowned talmidei chachamim to those just beginning their Torah learning journey. His work can be found at rabbisklare.com.    

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