Bs”d
Parshas Haazinu (5769)
by Mordechai Dolinsky
Our sedra was presented by Hashem as an eye-opener and a source of inspiration in the days of darkness. (32:8) makes reference to a “dor ikaish u’pastol” a generation crooked and twisted. These terms may be explained as “crooked” referring to misdirected, one with mistaken priorities, false values and seeking the wrong goals. “Twisted” (as a thread) is a mindset, a mentality and therefore a way of life which is completely contorted; not one iota of straightness. This means leading a lifestyle that absolutely makes no sense whatsoever.
We are presently living in such a framework of society and civilization and it is up to us and it is our duty to spot and diagnose this reality. This Haazinu is Hashem’s own prescription.
Have a wonderful, inspired, Shabbos.