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Ein Ayah:
The concept of a broad blessing that stems from the joining together of powers that appear distant from one another can be seen in all elements of creation.
A prominent example, which is testimony to the great broadness of the concept, is the seasons of the year, which have very different characteristics, yet join together. The summer and the winter [the rainy season in Israel], despite their greatly different characteristics, are unified in providing the basis for the survival and the welfare of life, based on the influence of their interconnection. It is specifically the heat of the summer that causes that the cold of the winter is able to bring rain. [Presumably this is referring to the phenomenon that the sun hastens the evaporation of water, which provides the water for rain.] The impact of the heat on the cold when they join together is called "the water of snow."
Just as this phenomenon is found regarding seasons, so it is found regarding actions and regarding different categories of people. There are people who are set aside for matters of sanctity that are used for the service of Hashem and spiritual matters. They are connected with "people of actions" involved in the fleeting times and improving the physical world for their own benefit and that of others. When they interact properly, with each one benefiting from and helping the other act properly, human society and especially the Jewish national entity will be set and will maximize its full spiritual potential.
When those elements designed by Hashem to be linked together fail to be so, the fabric of society develops visible ruptures. One major example relates to the covenant between those of the Jewish people who were given a portion in Eretz Yisrael and the kohanim and levi’imwho were not, so that the former should support the latter. Tithes are not given when people do not fully understand the situation and are not emotionally sensitive to the needs of the national functionaries. Different parts of society appear distant from each other, in contradiction to Hashem’s desire to link them through the arrangement of multi-faceted mutual assistance.
Those who do not do their duties in the summer, when produce is in the field, show that they separate themselves, as if all parts of the nation do not form one entity. Just as when the heat of summer does not provide water for winter precipitation, there are severe climatic consequences, so too, nationally, when the people do not supportkohanim, there can be physical consequences such as withheld rain, which causes people to contemplate the situation. "Let us hear what Hashem will say, when He speaks of peace for His nation and the righteous therein, and they will not return to unwise behavior. Hashem’s salvation is close to those who fear Him so honor will dwell in our Land. Kindness and truth will meet; justice and peace will kiss. Truth will grow from the Land, and justice will gaze from heaven. Hashem will also give goodness, and the Land will give its produce" (Tehillim 85:9-13).
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)
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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.
