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Not only is the amidah directed toward Jerusalem, but the whole prayer service is too, even when we are not facing Jerusalem. Therefore, in the morning prayer we mention Zion and Jerusalem about 20 times explicitly and many more in reference. The "song of the day" is said on the stand of the Temple in Jerusalem. The incense is made in the heart of Jerusalem - the Temple of Hashem.
The blessings of shema also relate to Jerusalem. In particular, the blessing of 'ahava raba' (tremendous love) relates. In it, we pray and ask to be able to learn Torah "for the sake of your great name and for the sake of our fathers who trusted in you, to teach us the ways of life that we may do your will with a full heart." We ask to learn Torah to sanctify His great name in the world.
That is why we ask at the end of this blessing that there be a gathering of exiles and the end of the torment of the nations. "Hurry and bring upon us a blessing and peace to the four corners of the earth. And the burden of the Gentiles is broken over our necks and we are soon led into our land." All these actions are related to Torah study for the sanctification of His name.
"You are He who redeems, and You chose us from amongst the nations." All of these things take place in Jerusalem. There His great name is sanctified for all time, for eternity. Therefore, the heart of he who prays should be directed to Jerusalem throughout the prayer service, from beginning to end.
Also in the verses of song, before Shema, whose purpose is to crown Him (which happens in Jerusalem), we say "And in David’s songs, You will be praised, in praises and in hymns. We will exalt You our King and praise You. We will honor You. And we will crown You. Let’s remember the name of our king, He who gives life, and rules all the worlds." Therefore in every prayer one should direct his heart to Jerusalem.
And really we should be in Jerusalem all day. "We wish all day for your redemption." The verse from which we learned the rabbinical law that we direct our hearts to Jerusalem speaks of all the hours of the day, "And my eyes and my heart are there all the days." This is what He does, and so that is what we must do.
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.
