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Welcome, dear listeners. Today, we're delving into the story of Noah, a righteous man among a sea of wickedness. Despite the corruption of his generation, Noah remained virtuous, so much so that the Torah takes a moment to commend his righteousness.
However, it's worth noting that if Noah had lived during Abraham's time, he might not have stood out quite as much. This is a recurring theme in Hasidic philosophy - we are all navigating the treacherous floodwaters of life, much like Noah. To survive, we must find our own metaphorical ark.
Now, let's ponder on why God chose the route of having Noah construct an ark for deliverance. It wasn't an easy task, yet it was the chosen method. The answer lies in God's justice - those who are wicked face retribution, while the absolutely good find safety, like Noah in his ark.
From the Kumash Shilamora, we glean more insight into the ark. Though the text is not in English, we understand that the Ark was either lit by a window or a precious stone that radiated light - two fascinating interpretations.
Remarkably, it was necessary for a divine covenant to ensure the food within the ark didn't spoil. Only those creatures committed to their own kind were permitted aboard - a rule that even applied to the demons, who were preserved to continue their existence post-flood.
This podcast was produced and sponsored by Daniel Aharonoff.