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This, however, is not true of other nations. They have never been infused with the true light of faith in the God of Israel - the eternal God of creation.
The difference between Israel's faith and that of other nations is like the difference between an actual person and a statue. True, a highly skilled artist can carve and paint a statue so that it looks like an actual living human being, to the point where the untrained eye cannot discern between it and an actual person. A truly talented artist is capable of fashioning all of the body parts including the face with its eyes, ears, nose and mouth. He can even make an expression of joy on the face of the statue so that it appears to be happy. It would be difficult for an observer to tell if it is a statue or a real person unless he were to approach and touch it. After realizing the truth, he would say, "Wow, it looks so much like a real person even though it is not." Even though on the outside everything appears to be identical, in truth everything is different. One is endowed with a living soul while the other is not. There is a great divide between them, and there is no grounds for comparison.
Foundations of Faith (51)
Rabbi Zalman Baruch Melamed
31 - 31. Regarding the Holy Temple in Jerusalem
32 - 32. Israel's Plight in the Exile
33 - 33. God's Covenants with the Jewish People
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This was not the case, however, with the people of Israel. The Divine Presence revealed itself before them, and they enjoyed prophecy, and when they sinned they were visited with supernatural retribution - the earth opened up and swallowed the iniquitous. All understood that the hand of God was at work and that He extends His Divine providence over Israel.
Any other nation, when its heart (i.e., the house of worship toward which its people direct their prayers) is struck, no significant change effects them. The Jewish people, however, are different. When their Holy Temple was destroyed, they too were ruined in all respects. Similarly, when the Temple is rebuilt, when the heart returns to its proper place and functions with full strength, the Jewish people will be healed. Israel's physical existence is inextricably bound up with its spiritual state. The historical events which befall the Jewish people make it clear that they are God's people. The Almighty does not reveal Himself to any other nation. The Jews, however, are God's own people and He guides them forward even until this very day.
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)
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.
