{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Ramban on the Parsha | Rabbi Shlomo Friedman (Yeshivat Kerem B'Yavneh)","title":"Ramban on Ki Tavo","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":1191,"description":"── Shiur Outline ──\n(0:10) Bikkurim Locations: Shilo, Temple and Beyond\n(1:38) Who Is the Kohen 'In Our Days'?\nAI-Generated Summary (AI can be inaccurate. Check important information):\nThis shiur explores various insights from the Ramban on Parshas Ki Savo, beginning with the laws of bikkurim and the requirement to bring them to the specific priest currently on duty rather than a preferred individual. The discussion examines the obligation to write the Torah on stones, suggesting this was achieved either through a miracle or by recording a concise minyan hamitzvos to demonstrate that the Torah is the prerequisite and purpose for dwelling in the land. Finally, the shiur addresses the communal responsibility of leadership, noting that the curse for one who does not \"uphold\" the Torah refers to those who deny its divinity or leaders who fail to ensure its observance among the people.\n1. Defining the Chosen Place — The Ramban explains that Bikkurim were brought not only to the Beis HaMikdash but also to Shilo, and potentially other locations where the Mishkan stood, such as Gilgal, Nov, and Givon.\n2. Priority of the Serving Priest — The requirement to bring fruits to the Kohen \"who shall be in those days\" teaches that one must give to the Kohen currently on duty (mishmar), rather than bringing a personal favorite from home.\n3. Validity of the Act — According to the Sifrei, this phrase also ensures that if a Kohen performed the service and was later discovered to be disqualified (chalal), the mitzvah remains valid and need not be repeated.\n4. Action as Declaration — The term Higadeti (I have declared) in the past tense suggests that the very act of bringing the Bikkurim serves as a testimony and an act of hoda'ah (thanksgiving) to God.\n5. Deciphering \"Giving to the Dead\" — Regarding the declaration of Viduy Ma'aser, the Ramban disputes the Rambam's view that \"not giving to the dead\" refers metaphorically to any non-sustaining items like clothing.\n6. Writing the Torah...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/Gd8I17h8eZuB-WReKfyu2o33U-AWU2_P8K_4W9xZtEQ/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS85MTVk/ZmI4ZmYyZTI3ZDNj/NGQxMGM2YmJlM2Nh/YjI1My5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}