Being Holy Without Losing Touch: Rabbi Yitzchak Berkovits on Parshat Noach

What does it mean that Noach was a tzaddik tamim, a righteous and pure man, yet Chazal hold him responsible for the Flood?

In this powerful talk, Rabbi Berkovits explores the contrast between Noach, who spent 120 years building an ark without influencing a single soul, and Avraham Avinu, who opened his home, related to people, and inspired them to recognize Hashem.

The message is clear: being holy is not enough if we lose touch with the world around us. Noach’s righteousness isolated him, while Avraham’s greatness connected him to others.

👉 Key Themes in This Talk

Why is Noach called responsible for the Flood (mei Noach)?
The difference between preaching and truly reaching people.
Avraham’s method of kiruv: food, kindness, and conversation.
Our responsibility to grow in Torah while staying connected to the Jewish people and the world.

This is not just a story about Noach and Avraham. It’s about our mission: to grow, to become great, and to use that greatness to reach and inspire every Jew.
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