Comments on Astro Torah: Adar Sheni and Amalek

Thanks! The Bnai Yisaschar is spread throughout h...

2011-01-25T16:34:08.848-05:00

Thanks!

The Bnai Yisaschar is spread throughout his Maamarim on Adar. For example, the last piece in Maamar 1 there. Maamar 3 is specific to Milchemes Amalek.

Also, where is the Bnei Yissaschar?

2011-01-25T11:22:48.855-05:00

Also, where is the Bnei Yissaschar?

The Da'as Zikainim Mibaalei Tosfos says like t...

2011-01-25T11:21:53.785-05:00

The Da'as Zikainim Mibaalei Tosfos says like the Rabbeinu Bachye.

Amazing Shtikel! Keep them coming my friend. Shko...

2011-01-24T19:12:32.392-05:00

Amazing Shtikel!
Keep them coming my friend. Shkoyach.

"He expounds greatly on the concept of the Ch...

2011-01-21T17:57:39.012-05:00

"He expounds greatly on the concept of the Chizkuni that they are not constrained by mazal. Since nature is perceived as a result of mazal it would seem that those born in this month can raise above nature more than others can."

I was going to suggest this, that in absence of mazal, these would have to rely on merit, tefila, BRACHOT, etc.--as we all do, of course--but that perhaps that these people were less encumbered by the concept of mazalot.

Shabbat shalom

Akiva

Thank you. The Bnai Yisaschar speaks at length ab...

2011-01-21T16:14:13.935-05:00

Thank you.

The Bnai Yisaschar speaks at length about the supernatural qualities of those born in Adar Sheni. He expounds greatly on the concept of the Chizkuni that they are not constrained by mazal. Since nature is perceived as a result of mazal it would seem that those born in this month can raise above nature more than others can.

I have never seen a source split the Dagim with one per Adar, but it seems to be implied by Rav Cohen's suggestion.

Very interesting point, as I read your comment I was also reminded of Chazal's statement that the progeny of Eisav (Amalek) fall in the hands of the progeny of Yosef. Thank you!

Wonderful and fascinating post. What are the imp...

2011-01-21T14:38:42.531-05:00

Wonderful and fascinating post.

What are the implications of a person born without mazalot-- which is to say all those born in Adar Sheni? Are you aware of any sources?

It is also interesting that in ivrit the sign is at least sometimes referred to as DagIM? Is it possible that the mazal for Adar Sheni could also be a dag?

Finally, perhaps within Yaakov Avinu's bracha lay shevet Yosef's strategy for confronting Amalek, as brought by by the Chizkuni.

Shabbat shalom,
Akiva