Parashas Shelach
The Ger In High Definition
Rabbi David Katz
In this week’s Parsha, we cover the three most distinct
angles of the Ger [in relation to Israel] that serve as the main function of
the Ger [Toshav] in the Land, setting precedent from within and throughout. The
Parsha begins with the spies, and the two spies who don’t speak evil speech, [loshon
harah] will go down as two of the biggest pioneers in Jewish – Ger history;
none other than Caleb and Joshua. What they stand for, [spreading Seven Laws as
a method of subduing idolatry as opposed to military might] shall lend itself
to the next phase – a Ger in land [and his obligation/ability...
