Respect Your
Elders
Ha’azinu, this week’s parasha
covers Moses’ song of praise and his ascention of Mt.
Nebo Israel
to that of a father and a child; An, at times disobedient, child and an
understanding father.
Parent/child relationships are very
important in our religion. The fifth commandment states “Honor your father and
mother, that you may long endure on the land that the L-rd your G-d is
assigning you.” The phrase for honor of your father and mother is “kibud av
va-eim.” The word kibud (כבוד), or honor, is
related to kaveid (כבד),
or heavy. Hashem understand that serving him may at times be big undertaking,
but you must do it.
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