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Ein Ayah: The intellectual/spiritual enlightenment which is imbedded in the "chambers" of the details that make up all the elements of a halacha, transcends all the individual details and envelopes them in a manner that is more profound and lofty than it would seem from the details themselves. The greatness and delicateness of the deep idea behind the element of the mitzva are able to unite all the distinctions in a manner that they are able to provide a feeling of great satisfaction for those who seek to understand them.
Additionally, the highest gain one can extract from all the specific actions that are included in a mitzva is the actual fulfillment of the lofty main philosophy behind the mitzva, which penetrates with its greatness into all of the mitzva’s actions. Once these actions go from the potential to the actual, it is clearly discernable in the life of the individual who fulfills the mitzva and of the community of those who perform the mitzva.
It turns out, then, that the yearning for goodness, which is included in the hidden light of good actions, is the highest goal that people will reach in regards to the mitzvot. This is what turns life and the world around us into splendid things, as long as one has the lofty thought that he truly wants to actualize goodness through his action. If indeed it is his clear and pure intention to do the mitzva, then even if an extenuating circumstance prevents it from being carried out in practice, still the goal, which is the truth behind the action, is already met.
The lofty thought of planning to fulfill goodness in the world can be called "thinking about Hashem’s Name," as He is the source of goodness. To the extent that the physical action is missing, out of no fault of the one who would like to perform it, there is still an effect of the desire for greatness being engraved on the soul in a manner that connects it to the light of Hashem. In this way, even without the fulfillment of the action of the mitzva, the spiritual light itself is impactful. Then, the spiritual form of the intended mitzva affects life and the world based on the idealistic desire to do good, as if the action took place, as the pasuk is understood.
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.
