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Ein Ayah: The far-away edges, which draw closer as they continue on (i.e., in the At Bash system) demonstrate the suitability of the connection between human life and the influence of higher powers. These powers take hold on a person according to the character of his life, when he keeps his actions pure and remains in his status of sanctity. The more he distances himself from the paths of righteousness, the more he distances himself from these positive influences.
Although the love of the Creator of all for His creations is limitless, as is His kindness to all of them, still everything is judged by the manner of a person’s way of life. One who detests Hashem and does not desire to follow His paths will not be able to receive the holy light or the flow of His lofty love. This is hinted at by the letters aleph and tav at the edges of the aleph bet, which prompt the gemara to exclaim, "Oti ta’ev – etaveh lo?"
A door is made in a manner that all who are supposed to enter a home will do so and those who must not enter will be kept out by a closed door. A person is engulfed in his thick materialism, but still his soul yearns to reach distant spiritual places and draw close to goodness, sanctity, and the grandeur of upper worlds, which flow from the aura of the mercy of Hashem, the source of good. This sanctity arouses a person to elevate himself above the coarse, materialistic world, to the level of the lofty light to the extent that even his material side can reach the level of the shining forth of sanctity. This is what happened to Moshe Rabbeinu, about whom it says: "the skin of his face shone (karan)" (Shemot 34:29). While not everyone can reach this level of unique radiance of the face, every person possesses a certain element of it, as all are made in Hashem’s image.
When all the twists and turns of life occur, each person and the world as a whole reach a place of good spiritual fortune, which is the desire of Hashem, from Whom mercy and kindness flow. This is because Hashem is the source of good, as the pasuk says: "Praise Hashem for He is good" (Tehillim 106:1).
However, some people go so far that they lock the doors that Hashem placed with the intention that they should be opened at times of good will. Such a person darkens the light to the point that his spirit can never reach spiritual thoughts that bring sanctity and spiritual elevation; the beams of light totally elude him. They are considered severed and unusable in reaching their secret role, to light up the dark places. This was man’s own doing, as Hashem kept the doors in a position that they are open for those who knock on them through the process of repentance. But if a person locks them, he receives what he deserves, and his ability to have light is severed by force. This is what is meant by "My doors he locked – will I not cut off his light?" Indeed, a person is paid according to his actions, and his path shall find him (see Iyov 34:11).
Beit Din Eretz Hemda - Gazit
P'ninat Mishpat Payments after a Gradual End of Employment
(Based on ruling 82024 of the Eretz Hemdah-Gazit Rabbinical Courts
Igrot Hare’aya Raffle of Property in Eretz Yisrael for Tzedaka
Igrot Hare’aya – Letters of Rav Kook: – #220
P'ninat Mishpat Profits from Formerly Joint Swimming Pool – part
(based on ruling 81110 of the Eretz Hemdah-Gazit Rabbinical Courts)
P'ninat Mishpat Repercussions of a Sale that Turned Out Not Happening – part III
(based on ruling 83045 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)
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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.
