Parshas Acharei – Kedoshim (5762)

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Parshas Acharei – Kedoshim (5762)
by Mordechai Dolinsky

One of the opinions in Chazal of the sin of Aharon’s sons was that they engaged in the service having indulged in drinking wine.  The obvious difficulty is that the explicit commandment to refrain from drinking in service came afterward.

One of the most vital principles in our life’s purpose and fulfillment I heard from Rav Miller zt”l in the name of R’ Nissim Gaon, is that Hashem holds us responsible to keep what we understand with our own mental faculties.  This is considered the Will of Hashem, compatible to Torah MiSinai.  That accounts for the responsibility of doing right and keeping away from wrong before Matan Torah.  The sons of Aharon understood that it was improper to serve after having indulged in wine.  This responsibility for what we comprehend ourselves to be right is eternal.

Have a wonderful Shabbos.