AMALEK'S ATTACK

1) Causes -

What shortcoming on the part of Yisrael brought on Amalek's attack?

2) אשר עשה לך עמלק, בדרך -

Why is it significant that Amalek's attack took place "on the road"?

3) אשר קרך בדרך -

What is the meaning of "Asher Karecha ba'Derech"? How does it reflect Amalek's worldview?

4) ויזנב בך -

Seeing as Yisrael were surrounded by the Ananei ha'Kavod, how could Amalek attack them?

5) ולא ירא אלקים -

Who was it that "did not fear Elokim"?

WIPING OUT AMALEK

6) תמחה את זכר עמלק -

Why are we commanded to wipe out Amalek, more so than to any of the other nations who have attacked and oppressed us?

8) תמחה את זכר עמלק -

Upon whom does the obligation to wipe out Amalek fall - on the nation as a whole, or even upon individuals? Are women obligated?

9) תמחה -

Why does the Torah use the expression "Mechiyah" - to "wipe out" Amalek ( - both here in Parshas Zachor, as well as in Shemos 17:14)?

10) לא תשכח -

What is added by "Lo Tishkach" - do not forget?

11) The Amalek within us -

How does Maharal explain the spiritual growth process of the Four Parshiyos?

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