Derashah: Vayera 5784 - The Tzaddik's Responsibility for the World

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November 03 2023
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Venue: Eitz Chaim of Dogwood Park Eitz Chaim of Dogwood Park

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Non-Jews 
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Vayeira 

Collections: R' Torczyner Drashot

References: Gittin: 61A  

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Rav Chaim ibn Attar's explanation that Hashem told Avraham about Sdom because of Avraham's responsibility for them, and his broad philosophy of צדיק יסוד עולם, that the tzaddik bears responsibility for the world. With clear limits, such that Avraham stops davening for Sdom.

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