Rashi cites a statement of Rabbi Yitzchok as to why whv Torah starts with Bereishis . He notes concern that the goyim might accuse Jews of stealing Israel. Nachshoni says this is not concern for goyim but is reflective of Jewish concerns for a military conquest.
The Chasam Sofer (Derasha for Simchas Torah) notes that some would claim that Israel should be conquered miraculously. But in fact there is no difference between a miraculous or natural conquest
He was Torah true, to an exceptionally high degree.
ReplyDeleteTherefore he says things that are correct, eg Zionism, permission to shave, acceptance of scientific truths, being pro eruv, setc