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Ein Ayah: Anything that can be used to stimulate the mind and bring new ideas into the world must have come into existence because Hashem wanted it that way. The ideas are always reminiscent of things throughout the physical and spiritual world, and therefore the comparisons can inspire people’s spiritual side.
When many specific elements fit into one inclusive set, it must be that there is some piece of logic that unites them all, and this unifying force must be connected to something else in existence. The connection should not just be technical but should have a logical element to it so that finding the similarity will give a positive result. That is why the gemara raised the question, with the expectation of a good answer: What do the thirty-nine melachot correspond to?
Preparing the World for Completeness
(condensed from Ein Ayah, Shabbat 4:4)
Ein Ayah: The rest and the sanctity that are part of the experience of Shabbat engender blessing and sanctity in the world because they emanate from the ever-existing Master of All, Hashem, who is complete to the fullest degree. Certainly, then, the goal of that which He created must be complete.
The leading element of all existence is the point of sanctity, which is the center of the life of everything that exists. The point of the divine plan is that the greatest projects should be prepared and completed and there should be no need for further actions to deal with that which is missing or lacking.
When Bnei Yisrael needed to create a center of sanctity, there were many types of work that needed to be done because this is what was dictated by the fact that the world was in a lowly state. If not for the triumph of overcoming the obstacles that can destroy an elevated life of sanctity and closeness to Hashem, the collective cannot reach its goal.
Shabbat raises a person to the heights that resemble that which will be in future, ideal times, when all days are like Shabbat. In those times, one will not have to teach his counterparts about Hashem because all, whether young or old, will know about Him. Therefore, the elements of ceasing from work on Shabbat are parallel to the work that is needed to be done to prepare the Mishkan.
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)
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)
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The Month of Elul TESHUVA IS THE ANSWER
The month of Elul serves as a vital time for self-reflection and personal accountability to prepare for true repentance.
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.
