Feb. 6, 2024

Divine Eloquence: Harnessing Jewish Wisdom to Master Public Speaking

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Season 6

Have you ever considered the parallels between divine communication and public speaking? In exploring the Torah's perspective on oratory, we uncover the surprising connection between the Almighty's preparation before presenting the Ten Commandments and the methods used by modern-day speakers to captivate their audiences. This episode delves into the wisdom of the Chizkuni, unraveling the intricate process of crafting words that resonate deeply with listeners, whether in a sanctuary or a meeting room.

From the sacred text, we learn that even God 'rehearsed' before delivering His message, setting a precedent for the importance of meticulous preparation. We reflect on the practice of scholars like Rebbe Akiva, who valued preparation so highly that he declined to speak when not fully ready. Our discussion is a heartfelt journey through the art of speech, offering guidance and inspiration for anyone eager to elevate their public speaking skills to a transcendent level. Join us as we discover how ancient teachings can amplify the power of our words today.

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What you are about to listen to is, with the Almighty's help, part of chapter one of an upcoming TMC public speaking through the eyes of the Torah course.

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Hope that it will publish soon, Still in the works.

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But all this really began the art and the desire to improve diction and oratory skills from a Chizkuni the past week's parasha was two years ago that I came across it and every time I see it again I lose myself.

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I can't contain myself from trying to share it with others.

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The Chizkuni, a Rishon, says that when Hashem opens his mouth to deliver, so to speak, the divine decalogue, the Ten Commandments book, ended by and lo Sakhamo, thou shall not covet.

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It is prefaced with some introductory remarks and God spoke these words saying.

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There are two times in the verse that it says he spoke.

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It was Vaidabere, alokim.

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All of these words, Leymor, saying why, Says the Chizkuni, Kviyachol Hashem is acting as if k'odam ha-mesadir bel-libo d'varim k'di lo'omim la'achayrim, that God is preparing his remarks, the public speech, the public address that's about to begin.

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So Vaidabere is banal of Ain Atzmoh.

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Hashem is talking to himself as if practicing in his room up in heaven, preparing the Aseris hadibros before he goes in front of the audience.

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The Acharkach Leymor Ali, Israel, and that's why it says later and then he spoke them to Israel An'aychih Hashem alokhachah, Preparation is the most important thing, and public speaking, and the fact that the Chizkuni could attribute at some way this idea of preparation and God talking to himself for the Aseris hadibros is remarkable.

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He cites a verse in Job Job how, any time a person is about to speak to a congregation, you should the Asapra Hechina Chakra Va'yoymer la'odam that a person should think about, contemplate it, go over it again, probe the topic before he speaks.

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And before you give a talk, two or three times to prepare your information, to make sure you're ready to roll and your message is clear in your head and you're saying it in a way that will be most accepted by the audience.

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And it shows us, as the Chizkuni, how Rebiachiva one time denied an opportunity to speak in public, even though Tayyar was everything to him, because he wasn't properly prepared and he took time to prepare himself.

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And Hashem was speaking to himself to prepare his remarks before the greatest address ever given.

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How much more so, before we seek to educate an audience, that we first educate ourselves, prepare ourselves, make sure we know what we're talking about before we deliver the message.