תפקידם החינוכי־תורני של האבות והיחס לחטאיהם בפירושו של הרב ישועה שמעון חיים עובדיה לספר בראשית

Across the ages, biblical commentators have consistently addressed the transgressions of their nation’s forebears. This endeavor stems primarily from the didactic purpose inherent in every interpretation, based on the belief that the Bible possesses inherent educational value. My aim in this article was to examine the approach of R. Shimeon Haim Ovadia, a Moroccan sage residing in Sefrou in the early 20th century. Living during the era of the French Protectorate, R. Ovadia adopted a compelling perspective wherein the actions of ancestors served as exemplars for his contemporaries, particularly amidst the broader influence of French governance of Morocco and specifically his city of Sefrou.