Parshas Devorim (5768)

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Parshas Devorim (5768)
by Mordechai Dolinsky

The Medrash (1:9) in our parsha quotes a Chazal promising a special bracha for receiving tochacha. The simple or conventional meaning of this is that the acceptance of rebuke is a commendable act that deserves a special blessing.

A deeper understanding of this is the reality that it is a truly difficult ordeal for one to really accept being rebuked. For one to accomplish this he must humble himself and put down his self respect and self honor. If he has succeeded in this herculean ordeal he will certainly need and deserve a special bracha for his battered self-image to be rightfully restored.

We hope and pray that Hashem should end this long galus with the speedy experience of the coming of Moshiach.

Have a wonderful Shabbos.