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The Torah is the universe's source. It is not like a blueprint that can be discarded once the construction is finished and the structure stands on its own; it is not like an idea that, after it has been actualize, can be forgotten. The Torah is the source and the beginning of existence, and the more one attaches oneself to existence's source, the more existence comes to life.
God looked into the Torah and created the universe in the sense that the Torah is the source of the universe. It is an idea which is continuously being fulfilled and from which it is impossible to break away. The entire purpose of the universe is the Torah's existence, the revelation and appearance of the Torah. Therefore, all that exists in the universe is hinted at in the Torah. The Sages teach that "there is nothing that is not hinted at in the Torah." The Vilna Gaon added that there is nothing that is not hinted at in the Book of Genesis alone; in fact, there is nothing that is not hinted at in the first verse of the Book of Genesis; in fact, there is nothing that is not hinted at in the first word on the Book of Genesis - "Bereshit."
On this first word - "Bereshit" - an entire book was written which is entitled "Sefer HaTikkunim," and it contains seventy so-called "Tikkunim." The time has not arrived for the public to study this book, but it is important to know that such a book exists. The Kabalistic work, "Tikkunei HaZohar," too, provides various possible understandings of the word "Bereshit."
By utilizing the content of the word "Bereshit" God created the universe, and this is the root of all existence. And what exactly is this "Bereshit"? The Sages expounded, and Rashi brings their words in his classic commentary: "'Bereshit' is Torah; 'Bereshit' is the Jewish people." The Torah and the People of Israel - these two ingredients are the beginning of existence. The Sages added that "Bereshit" refers to the Sabbath as well. The universe was created "for the sake of Sabbath" which, like the Torah and the Jewish people, is known as "the Beginning." The Sabbath is the source of the universe's existence.
All of what exists in the universe is hinted at in the Torah. Ramban (Rabbi Moshe ben Nachman), in his introduction to his commentary on the Torah, writes about this fact at length. The Torah can be understood on many levels. All of our spiritual and physical existence, and all of the forces in the universe, are hinted at in the Torah.
Ramban adds that King Solomon himself, the wisest of all men, understood all aspects of the Torah. He was therefore aware of all of the secrets of existence. Because he knew the entire Torah in depth, he understood just how the entire world extended forth from its foundation stone - its "Even Shtiyah." He was aware that each of the lands of the earth has its own unique characteristics, climate, and types of trees and grains that can be grown there. King Solomon was familiar with the lines leading from the "Even Shtiyah" to each and every land. He even planted the appropriate plants on the lines leading to these lands. This, he was able to do, by virtue of his vast Torah knowledge.
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)
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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.
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
