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Ein Ayah:The special spiritual power of the knowledge of Hashem to have an impact on a person’s sense of morality is very wondrous. It is true that to know Hashem in a proper way requires great knowledge and wisdom, both broad and deep, and what is the knowledge of lowly humans worth? Nevertheless even a low-level knowledge of Hashem has a great impact in straightening people’s paths and increasing goodness and justice in the world. Therefore, this "small passage" hints to the idea that even if one understands to a small degree, still all the foundations of the Torah are connected to this knowledge.
So impactful is the knowledge of Hashem on man’s heart that even when he finds himself in the dullest form of light, when he has fallen morally into sinful behavior and he is not capable of having a correct and straight knowledge, he is still able to reach some essentials necessary for basic knowledge of Hashem. This weak level of knowledge still works to save him from falling fully into permanent evil and enables him to return to the straight path.
The above is true even when one has deteriorated to the point that he brazenly violates even those mitzvot whose reasons are clear to all of society, such as theft. Still, it is of value for him to call out to Hashem. His flimsy knowledge of Hashem can aid him as well to return to the straight path. Such a thief, who calls out in the name of Hashem, has hope for moral renewal beyond that of a thief who has already thrown off the yoke of the Kingdom of Heaven. In the latter case, the last spark in his spirit has died out, and he is in the category of evil people who have lost their path.
The great impact of knowledge of Hashem proves that it is an attribute that is engrained in the nature of man. That is the reason that it is hard to uproot it, for something that is part of the basic purpose of a creation of Hashem does not easily change in its basic form.
Chemdat Yamim Moreshet Shaul: Twin Foundations
Based on Siach Shaul, Pirkei Machshava V’Hadracha p. 690
P'ninat Mishpat P'ninat Mishpat: Realtor’s Fee on Large Commercial Building – part I
(based on ruling 85031 of the Eretz Hemdah-Gazit Rabbinical Courts)
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P'ninat Mishpat P'ninat Mishpat: Realtor’s Fee on Large Commercial Building – part I
(based on ruling 85031 of the Eretz Hemdah-Gazit Rabbinical Courts)
(based on ruling 85031 of the Eretz Hemdah-Gazit Rabbinical Courts)
Chemdat Yamim Moreshet Shaul: The Goal of an Agricultural Yeshiva – part I
Based on Siach Shaul, Pirkei Machshava V’Hadracha p. 263 (address at the laying of the cornerstone of the Yeshiva Chakla’it in Kfar Haroeh)
Based on Siach Shaul, Pirkei Machshava V’Hadracha p. 263 (address at the laying of the cornerstone of the Yeshiva Chakla’it in Kfar Haroeh)
Re'e NEVER EXTREME EXCEPT ISRAEL
Parshat Re'eh
Judaism is against extremism, so how can we understand the seemingly extreme statements found in our sages in favor of living in the Land of Israel and against living in Chutz laAretz? The article deals with the seeming contradiction between the strength of Free-Will and the strength of being influenced by our surroundings.
Ekev DANCE FOR ISRAEL- FOR YOUR BENEFIT
Parshat Eikev
Description: The 7 Haftarot we read after Tisha B'Av ("Shiva D'Nichemta") surely get us excited that they're coming TRUE, and awaken us to yearn, dance & join the return to Zion! The short article also deals with the problems and solutions facing the American Jewish community as discussed at a recent panel, as well as the question why Jews come from America to Israel to help when we face problems, but Israelis don't come to aid Jews in America when they face anti-Semitism.
P'ninat Mishpat P'ninat Mishpat: Complaints about Contractor’s Work – part II
(based on ruling 83037.1 of the Eretz Hemdah-Gazit Rabbinical Courts)
(based on ruling 83037.1 of the Eretz Hemdah-Gazit Rabbinical Courts)
Chemdat Yamim Moreshet Shaul: Twin Foundations
Based on Siach Shaul, Pirkei Machshava V’Hadracha p. 690
Based on Siach Shaul, Pirkei Machshava V’Hadracha p. 690
D'varim Judaism’s Social Vision
Re’eh
Giving is more than an act of generosity—it is an essential part of human dignity that belongs to everyone, rich and poor alike. The ultimate goal of help is to empower others to stand on their own.
Kuzari -Rabbi Ari Shvat Kuzari class 9 - "Seeing is Believing" (parag. 21-30)
These paragraphs elaborate on the theme that seeing and knowing is better than any attempt to prove logically, and begins explaining the difference between Israel and gentiles.
