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Lessons from the Ant
JEWISH THOUGHT
The ant's summer activity serves as a metaphor for the importance of diligence and prioritizing eternal values over material ones. In his 15th-century work, Akeidat Yitzchak, Rabbi Isaac Arama uses the ant to illustrate the need for foresight and preparation for the afterlife.
The Divine Promise of Seasons
TANAKH
The perpetual and unchanging nature of the seasons is a divine promise that underscores the reliability and continuity of the natural world. In the book of Genesis, God promises Noah that as long as the earth exists, the cycles of seasons, including summer, will never cease.
Vows and Agricultural Seasons
MISHNAH
Understanding the timing and conditions of vows related to agricultural seasons can provide insight into how Jewish law adapts to local practices and geographical variations. The Mishnah, a foundational text of Jewish oral law from around 200 CE, discusses these nuances in the tractate Nedarim, which deals with vows and their implications.
Harvesting Before the Rain
COMMENTARY
The agricultural practices and seasonal changes during the Festival of Tabernacles are deeply tied to the gathering of fruits due to impending rain. Rashi, the renowned 11th-century French biblical commentator, explains the timing of Sukkot in relation to the agricultural cycle and the gathering of fruits.
Summer Afternoon, Asher Brown Durand, 1865
Summer Afternoon, Asher Brown Durand, 1865
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