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Ein Ayah: The highest level spiritual riches, when they begin to be revealed from the inner sanctums of an elevated soul, based on the light of the divine desire to provide the best, is revealed on the forehead of the holiest man. Its light expands to a physical object that occupies the smallest size measure that the Torah recognizes (a finger width). This is because the physical world cannot contain a large measure of lofty matters, when that which is hidden in the light of the soul becomes revealed.
There are two ways for this hidden light to be revealed. One is hazracha (shining forth): the inner light comes when the most delicate survey of the soul appears in the physical world. This enables the person to have his characteristics and actions run based on the highest possible values. This spiritual richness can only be compared to refined gold. The second manner is noga (glowing): the highest spiritual light accepts inspiration from practical spirituality and all the related emotions, and expands its upper limits.
These two forms of expression of spirituality enable the internal listening to the higher levels from one side to the other side of the essence of a person’s mind. There is a listening of the right side, which makes it possible to "hear" from a distance all the light, the kindness and the delicateness of the highest level of thought. The revelation of the soul’s desire is given to the side of the soul that is able to act in the practical world based on the essence of the spiritual world.
[The process exists in the other direction as well.] The listening that comes from the "distant land" of actions acquires for itself a special content that is not found in the "kingdom of the spirit" alone. In this way, the two worlds are parallel to each other, and each one impacts on the other.
It takes a uniquely elevated person, who is imbued with the loftiest and purest level that a man can reach, to be complete enough to be able to serve as a bridge from one side to the other, and each with its tremendous depth and content. He is able to create great unity of lights in a complete way.
The holy tzitz, which the kohen gadol wears as a crown, was worn on Aharon’s head as a plate of gold. This represents how there can be a bridging of the gap between the internal riches of spirituality and the external representation of riches through gold. It is two finger-breadths wide and extends from ear to ear to prepare the internal "hearing" from one side of a person’s being to the other, in a special form of unity. It enabled the greatest of men to include within his persona a full world with all its expansions, and made him lofty to the highest levels, until he was able to find "good will before Hashem."
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)
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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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.
