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Parshas Nitzavim Vayeilech (5770)
by Mordechai Dolinsky
Because of the major importance of this major gathering that Moshe Rabeinu called before his passing, it has tremendous significance. (29:1) Roshaychem shiftaychem ziknaychem—Rashi quotes hachoshuv choshuv kodem—perhaps we can see here a special depth that the order having the greater first was that the actual manifestation of the “lifnei Hashem” was from the Elokus that was imbibed in the souls and greatness of the leaders.
Also by honoring the greater first we see the supreme importance of derech eretz—a major prerequisite and requirement for receiving of the Torah. This needs to be reinforced by the world and by bnei Yisroel today.
The kavod of Hashem should be revealed by our commitment to His Malchus; kingdom and rule and this will bring blessing for ourselves and for the world for the New Year.
Have a wonderful and significant windup Shabbos for the year.