Every time it says "im" in the Torah, it means if except for 3 times where the action is really obligatory (one in our Parsha). The Maharal explains why the Torah does it in these cases.
Founding Rav and Rabbi Emeritus of Beth Avraham Congregation of Toronto / Thornhill (BAYT), one of the largest and most vibrant congregation in the Orthodox world. At the invitation of Toronto philanthropist Joseph Tanenbaum, Rabbi Taub initiated the BAYT in his new home with 12 founding member families, thirty years ago. In the years that followe...Show more