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Rabbi Explains Prophet Jonah's Reluctance to Preach to Nineveh
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Rabbi Shlomo Aviner explains that the prophet Jonah initially refused to preach to Nineveh because he believed their repentance would be superficial and used against the Jewish people. Jonah's actions are compared to Moses's plea for the Israelites after the Golden Calf, highlighting his deep love for his people. The rabbi also discusses the nature of prophecy and God's mercy.
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- Jonah initially refused to preach to Nineveh due to fear of superficial repentance.
- He believed Nineveh's easy repentance would be used against the Jewish people.
- Jonah's actions are likened to Moses's plea for the Israelites after the Golden Calf.
- The article discusses rabbinic interpretations of prophecy outside Israel.
- Jonah learned about God's mercy for partial repentance inside the fish.
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