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Ein Ayah: The imprint of the spiritual elevation that stems from the divine source of sanctity, which all great ideas and lofty feelings flow from, shines forth with powerful light at its set time, which renews itself, as we see in day-to-day life. The source of this holy light must be at its full peak and glory when the matter it spurs on begins.
The light of liberation, which is relived with light and life every Pesach since the original one, increasing the liberty of every Jew, takes its power from the divine utterings that were said on the very day of the liberation. From that point, streams of this power flow forth to give life to a great nation for all generations. That is the reason that the statement of "Remember this day on which you left Egypt," which was to carry the power of the event to all future times and generations, was said on the day that it occurred.
This idea was carried out not only in regard to the liberation, in the spiritual sense that removed the shackles that tied the people to evil and impurity. Rather, it also applies to the liberation that came from the divine revelation from the lofty Heavens, which leads a person to a goal of holy rest, which bases the whole world in a stable grandeur. That is the reason that the Torah was given on Shabbat, the day that is the source of rest and proper indulgence. The command to "remember the day of Shabbat to sanctify it" would not have had the same spiritual impact on the world had it not been pronounced at a time which has the power to provide its light of life to the world. This eternal sign of covenant between Hashem and His nation, which is the essence of the entire Torah and leads the world toward the days of the World to Come (days that are infused with a complete state of Shabbat) must have been given on Shabbat, at the time of the light. That is why all agree that the Torah was given on Shabbat.
The dispute regarding the time of the giving of the Torah was about which day was set as the beginning of the month. There is a display of sanctity that is set and orderly. It keeps to its job, acts independently, and does not change. That is the sanctity of Shabbat, which is the light-producing force that is eternal, set, and unchanging. It provides eternal life for the souls of every generation. In contrast, there is another display that renews itself, but represents that which changes in the eternal "storage house" of special times and events in the world. This is the foundation of the sanctity of time, i.e., the holidays, which depend on man’s setting of the month.
When it comes to the Torah’s relationship with the basis of its power, there is no room for disagreement. The different opinions can relate only to matters that change with time, such as when the temporary sanctity that accompanies the question of when the beginning of the month will fall. That explains why there is agreement that the Torah was given on Shabbat but there was not agreement what day of the month that ended up being on.
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
Chemdat Yamim Moreshet Shaul: Twin Foundations
Based on Siach Shaul, Pirkei Machshava V’Hadracha p. 690
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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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.
