Q&A: The Sin of Moses Our Teacher
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The Sin of Moses Our Teacher
Question
There are midrashim saying that Moses our Teacher did not know what his sin was. So if that is true, how do the medieval authorities (Rishonim) try to explain what his sin was? If he did not know, how would we know?
Answer
Those interpretations are not necessarily trying to uncover the historical truth, but rather to teach lessons for us. Beyond that, even if there are midrashim saying that he did not know, not everyone necessarily agrees with them.