Uzah

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1. The Uzza Affair

   Chapter 6 (I)

   Rabbi Amnon Bazak

   Bringing the Ark (Aron) to Jerusalem seemed like a necessary step, but nonetheless the attempt ends in the tragic death of Uzah. What were the circumstances of his death, and in what way was David involved? What cause the various errors that accompanied this episode?

2. The Transfer of the Ark and Mikhal's Laughter

   Chapter 6 (II)

   Rabbi Amnon Bazak

   How did David correct the problems that arose when the Aron was first brought to Jerusalem? Why did Michal laugh at David, and why did David respond so harshly? Why didn't Michal have a child until the day she died?

3. Walking Between Fire and Snow

   Haftarot: Shemini

   Rabbi Mosheh Lichtenstein

   The haftara discusses the physical expression of contact with holiness, while contrasting the description with the sin of Nadav and Avihu. Nadav and Avihu act rashly because they cannot contain their love for God, but their actions ignore the need to fear God. David similarly sins when he fails to balance his extreme happiness when bringing the Holy Ark to Jerusalem with feelings of yira'h - fear of the Divine. David corrects his actions the second time when he brings the Ark, when he combines dancing before God with sacrifices, while Uzah treats the Ark as a piece of furniture that needs to be protected, without proper respect for the holy vessel.