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One who is fond of eating the choicest foods with great indulgence, assigning to this practice one's full attention and taking care that each meal be flawless, will certainly not find it easy to shorten his lunch for the sake of minchah (afternoon prayer), or for the sake of fulfilling a mitzvah, studying Torah, or practicing kindness towards others. One whose goal is to improve and to realize himself, to advance, to perfect himself and reach his full potential, an idealist who strives to contribute and to help, and to act for the improvement of the world, must do away with tendencies which prevent the fulfillment of his goals. He has to free himself from unnecessary lavishness, from overindulgence in sleep, being overoccupied with food and other pastimes which simply waste time. Rather, he should develop, by way of habit, the attribute of zerizut.
This is the purpose of army exercises - to accustom the soldier to get up early, to act quickly, make do with little sleep, to hurry to meals, not to linger, not to waste time on unimportant things, rather, to be ready and prepared to endure wartime demands. The military drills of special units develop the faculties of endurance, will power, courage, agility, and dexterity.
Pathways in Personality Development (52)
Rabbi Zalman Baruch Melamed
1 - Fear of Sin - Punishment and Loftiness
2 - Fear of Sin - Punishment and Loftiness
3 - 51. Sanctity
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It is well known that despite the difficult conditions, despite the incredible exertion demanded of soldiers in special units and in the various commando squads, there is still great desire amongst soldiers to join these units, for the satisfaction one receives as part of them is worth the effort. Understanding the importance of the goal of the soldiers in these special units, justifies the sacrifices demanded of them.
And so it ought to be regarding all of man's endeavors. A Jew should see himself as part of God's own "special-unit" with special tasks which are full of challenge and bring satisfaction. Every mitzvah and every good deed, contains great and weighty significance. Therefore, all effort and all sacrifice for the sake of the service of God is worth it. No effort is too much, no exertion too great. And in order to meet the challenge one must develop the appropriate faculties: zerizut, will power, courage, and agility. "Be bold as a leopard, light as an eagle, swift as a deer, and strong as a lion, to do the will of your Father in heaven."
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Shoftim TESHUVA IN COURT OF LAW?
Parshat Shoftim-Chodesh Elul
Why does parshat Shoftim always come out during Elul? This innovative and central explanation is an eye-opener regarding many aspects of Judaism.
The Month of Elul TESHUVA IS THE ANSWER
The month of Elul serves as a vital time for self-reflection and personal accountability to prepare for true repentance.
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)
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: 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)
Chemdat Yamim The Goal of an Agricultural Yeshiva – part II
Based on Siach Shaul, Pirkei Machshava V’Hadracha p. 263 (address at the cornerstone laying for the Yeshiva Chakla’it in Kfar Haroeh – 1938)
Based on Siach Shaul, Pirkei Machshava V’Hadracha p. 263 (address at the cornerstone laying for the Yeshiva Chakla’it in Kfar Haroeh – 1938)
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.
