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Ein Ayah: Torah is connected to lofty directions in a person’s life that give him a clear outlook on life and a grand type of sanctity. In this realm, the more a person elevates his soul to the highest spiritual light, the more the Torah makes the essence of his life greater. It glorifies his desire for life so that he is able to carry out the most lofty and important goals, which burst forth from the proper heart with the strength of a lofty soul. Indeed, the heavenly light always shines on one who studies Torah for the proper reasons. This is what is meant by one who turns to the right side and the depths of the related currents of life.
The greater that certain ideas are and the more power and skill they require to be brought to fruition to improve the world, the more Divine Assistance the person who wants to provide them will receive. Specifically, he will have a longer life, during which he will have the strength needed to act. Additionally, he will be provided with the means to carry out the plans he wants to implement, especially riches and honor.
However, such special people will not be expected or able to bring about the desired changes on their own, since they want to impact on the application of the Torah in a broad manner. Therefore, other good people who are involved in Torah, even though they are not on the same level of purity of intent and characteristics, need to be involved. When there is a broader base of involvement in Torah, the higher level of spirituality is promoted, and those who are capable of the highest level will attain it.
In order for this to be successful, those good but imperfect people who "go to the left," while not being fit for the full blessing in which their spirituality attains for them long life, will at least be deserving of riches and honor. These are means through which to carry out good spiritual matters on the broad general base. For those "who go to the right," not only will they be privy to the material blessing to help them carry out their goals, but they will also receive the increased vitality related to long life so that they will have enough power to elevate and sanctify life. This is the main goal of those who go to the right, i.e., who study Torah for the most noble reasons and look forward to light. They will be deserving of long life and all the more certainly, riches and honor.
Various Rabbis
Various Rabbis including those of of Yeshivat Bet El, such as Rabbi Chaim Katz, Rabbi Binyamin Bamberger and Rabbi Yitzchak Greenblat and others.
Moreshet Shaul Moreshet Shaul: A Crown and its Scepter – part II
Based on Siach Shaul, Pirkei Machshava V’Hadracha p. 294-5
Ein Ayah Picking the Correct Animal to Avoid Becoming Like One
condensed from Ein Ayah, Berachot 9:246
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)
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.
