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Introductory Source: Hashem said to Israel: My sons, I consider it as if today you came into being before Me, as if I created you today as a new creature (Vayikra Rabba 29:12).
During the month of preparation (Elul), between the end of one year and the beginning of another, between sunset and sunrise, we look to the horizon for new ideas and renewals, which is the goal of the holy days of Rosh Hashana and Yom Kippur. During Rosh Hashana’s prayers, we will declare that "this is the day of the beginning of Your creations," and with the sound of the shofar we will raise [the memory of] and give life to the great occasion when we merited [to experience when we received the Torah, as] we took our first steps in an "unsown land." We request and pray that we will once again experience Hashem’s appearance in all the splendor of His Kingdom, in a manner that "all the world’s evil will all cease like smoke." We hope that this year will bring prominently the "redemption of our souls" (the coming of Mashiach).
However, we should remember that in order to be fit for "as if I created you today as a new creature," we need to act as if "today you came into being before Me." We need to initiate inspiration in order to merit divinely provided inspiration. In order that He shall open up for us an opening like that of a great hall, we need to at least open up an opening like the eye of a needle.
There are two "burning issues" that stand before the Jewish community and rabbis wherever they may be. The rabbis are the ones who bear the communal responsibility, as the Rabbis said (Sifrei, Devarim 13) on the words "va’asimem b’rosheichem" (I will place them as heads over you – Devarim 1:13) – we read it as if it says "va’ashamam b’rosheichem" (the [people’s] faults are on your (the leaders’) heads).
Moreshet Shaul (48)
Various Rabbis
38 - Moreshet Shaul: Jewish Philosophy in Daily Life
39 - MORESHET SHAUL: TWO ELEMENTS TO WORK ON – PART I
40 - MORESHET SHAUL: TWO ELEMENTS TO WORK ON – PART II
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It is clear, as those who calculate these matters have said, that when Jews distance themselves from a Jewish lifestyle, which is the heart of the process of spiritual assimilation, it naturally brings on intermarriage with the nations who allow the Jews to live in prosperity. This is the stranglehold for the remnants of the Jewish community that Hashem left for us from the horrible Holocaust. That which the hated enemy did not succeed in destroying, our nation is doing to itself.
It has been proven without a doubt that when homes lack Torah, or Shabbat, or kashrut – when there are no tzitzit and no tefillin – the home becomes exposed from its sides (i.e., vulnerable). Then, it is impossible to survive as a separate national entity within a sea of a foreign nation.
Moreshet Shaul Moreshet Shaul: Returning Torah to its Central Standing – part II
Based on Siach Shaul, Pirkei Machshava V’Hadracha p. 312
Moreshet Shaul Moreshet Shaul: Spiritual Self-Improvement – part I
Based on Siach Shaul, Pirkei Machshava V’Hadracha p. 405-7 (from the 1930s)
Moreshet Shaul Moreshet Shaul: Discipline in Informal Education – part II
Based on Siach Shaul, Pirkei Machshava V’Hadracha p. 168-170
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.
