Rising Above Inner Battles

In the Torah portion of Ki Teitzei, the narrative starts with the theme of going out to war.

Renowned commentator Rashi imparts a fascinating perspective—he dubs this conflict a "war of permission." What does that mean? Essentially, it signifies that this battle isn't your standard mandatory defense of national borders.

On a spiritual level, "permission" refers to a higher level of spiritual attainment. This attainment is achieved through the challenge- i.e., war.

Join Rabbi Amichai as we delve into this profound teaching.