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Why is this? Because when you look at the universe, especially the discoveries made in recent years, you discover its enormous and unimaginable size. Certainly that of one system such as our solar system, and most assuredly and definitely the size of the stars which surround us.
Even one constellation like the Milky Way, spanning a hundred thousand light-years, is inconceivable. When you go further and look even farther away, five million light-years away, you can see the local group of galaxies, thirty in number, which make up one group, and fifty million light-years away you can find another.
Thus, when you understand that there are billions of galaxies, each with billions of suns, and each sun has many stars surrounding it, and everything is organized and conducted regularly with unfathomable intensity, you are capable of a much more comprehensive view. If we think of the gravitational pull of merely one star system, and the enormous force that holds so many stars in one orbit, looking at it gives some proportion to God and His Power, far beyond our grasp.
The splitting of the Red Sea, with all its magnitude and intensity, was a specific, one-time event. When we look at what is close to us, it opens our eyes to see what is happening on the highest heights, and then we realize that to His Greatness and Prowess are incomprehensible. When you contemplate this, you literally see God, and this is called the Awe of God.
Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu
Chief Rabbi of Tzfat. Son of Rishon Letzion RH"G Mordechai Eliyahu zt"l.
The Israeli State and Goverment The magnitude of the miracle of the establishment of the State of Israel
A Nation and its Halachot Explaining the Mitzvah of Pidyon Shevuyim
The Commandment of Redeeming Captives
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.
