683. A Wise Sees the Future
Concerning the pleasures of this world, the authors of ethics said, “Its beginning is sweet and its end, bitter.” This […]
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682. Exit and Entry in the Work
Tzeva’ot [hosts/armies] is a connection of two things: Tze [exit/leave] and Ba’ot [coming], which is exit from the work and coming to the work. Through
681. When a Woman Inseminates – 2
The book Kedushat Levi (Tazria): In the work there is sowing, conception, and birth. “Sowing” means an awakening that awakens people’s hearts
680. Annulment—the Baal Shem Tov Way
The way to annul the body used to be through abstention. But there is another way, which is annulment before
679. Signs of the Son of David
“The son of David [Messiah] does not come until all pennies have run out from the pocket” (Sanhedrin 97a). A
678. Male and Female
Rabbi Yitzhak said, “Rabbi Ami said, ‘A male comes to the world, his loaf comes with him,’” Ze.Kar [Zachar (male)], and it is
677. Why Matza Is Called “Bread of Poverty”
Let us explain the matter of Hametz [leaven] and Matza [unleavened bread], why Matza is called “bread of poverty,” and why the Omer is made of barley, which
676. Being Privileged
The privilege that one has to serve the King is expressed when he wants to work in order to bestow.
675. The Quality of Joseph
“Jacob sat.” RASHI interpreted, “Jacob sought to sit in peace; Joseph’s anger jumped on him. Righteous seek to sit in
Tzalia, Who Caused Balaam to Fall
173. Where was Balaam at that time? If in Midian, then it is written, “And now I am going to
