The Elders Speak
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The Elders Speak The Yaaros Devash[1] is bothered why the Gemara[2] says the elders of that
generation, when they contemplated the difference between Moshe and Yehoshua,
said the face of Moshe is like the sun whereas the face of Yehoshua is like the
moon. Why does it say the elders of that generation and not also the young
people? He explained with that which it says in the Sefarim of the Rishonim
that the Jewish people didn’t see the sun or moon for 40 years when they were
in the desert because the cloud covered them during the day and the pillar of
fire at night. So, those born in the desert never saw the sun and moon and
therefore didn’t know how to distinguish between the two. Consequently, the
elders are the ones who said this statement. Another answer given is that the elders knew Moshe and
Yehoshua their entire lives, unlike those that were younger. As a result, only
they can make such a remark. [1] 2:4 [2] Baba Basra 75a [3] pg 34 [4] He (1759-1846) was the closest colleague and
confidant of the Chassam Sofer. He recommended the Chassam Sofer for the
vacant position of rabbi of Pressburg and it was largely due to his conduct of
the negotiations that the Chassam Sofer was appointed. Considered a foremost authority in matters of Halacha,
he served the Pressburg community for over 50 years. He also
occupied himself with Kabbala and used to fast frequently. His grave is in the Rabbinic graveyard and is
immediately adjacent to the Chassam Sofer.
