Series: Five Minute Parsha

Venue: Cong. Beth Abraham (Bergenfield, NJ) Cong. Beth Abraham (Bergenfield, NJ)

Gemara:

Rosh Hashana,  Yevamot 

Halacha:

Orach Chaim 

Machshava:

Elul,  Geulah,  Hashem,  Rosh Hashana 

Holidays:

Aseret Y'mei Teshuvah 

Nach:

General,  Yeshayahu 

Parsha:

Nitzavim 

References: Rosh Hashana: 18A ,  Yevamot: 49B ,  Yevamot: 105A  

Description

Parshas Nitzavim and its haftara seem to be opposites - serious and somber vs. soaring and euphoric. Though they seem inconsistent, this paradox might actually help us appreciate the opposing aspects of Rosh Hashana, which always follows Nitzavim.