This week’s Haftorah begins with: “Nachamu, nachamu ami—comfort, comfort my people.” Why the double expression of consolation?
The answer can be found in the strange Talmudic story of Rebbi Akiva laughing upon seeing foxes walk out of the ruins of the Temple.
Based on Likkutei Sichos vol. 19, pp. 67-79.
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