280. This World and the Next World – 1
“Her price is far above pearls,” etc., and “who are nicer than gold, than much fine gold.” It was said […]
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278. The Light that Was Created on the First Day – 2
The light that was created on the first day, Adam HaRishon was observing in it from the end of the world to
251. Concerning the Minyan [Ten in the synagogue]
“Rabbi Yochanan said, ‘When the Creator comes to the synagogue and does not find there ten, He immediately becomes angry,
246. Concerning Shekalim – 2
Understanding the meaning of Shekalim, which is one of the things that perplexed Moses. RASHI writes, “He showed him a sort
233. Concerning Yenika [suction/nursing]
We should discern two things: In Yenika [nursing], the infant cannot suck without the consent of the one who nurses. In other
227. In Katnut, Gevurot Appear First
In Katnut [smallness/infancy], Gevurot [judgments] appear first, and then Hassadim [mercies]. In Gadlut [greatness/adulthood], Hassadim appear first and then Gevurot. Katnut is called “the beginning of the work.” A person begins in Gevurot,
211. Man
The Zohar, Beresheet Bet, Item 81 1) The face of man is from the Chazeh and above. 2) From the Chazeh and below there is
210. Man’s Actions
Without the body’s excitement, it is impossible to make a person do something. Thus, “If he sits and does not
185. Concerning Shekalim – 1
Shekalim: The meaning of Shekel is that a person Shokel [weighs/considers] what to do. “Half a Shekel” comes from the words, “A prayer makes half,”
144. Revealed and Concealed
The Torah divides into two manners: The practice of Mitzvot [commandments], which are the revealed part, a visible act. And there is
