720. He Who Adds Knowledge, Adds Pain
We see that when a person is in Katnut [smallness/infancy], before he grows up, he draws vitality and pleasure from every single […]
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719. And Judah Approached Him – 2
“And Judah approached him and said, ‘My lord, may your servant please speak a word in my lord’s ears, and
718. Anyone Who Mourns Jerusalem
Shabbat Hazon [the Sabbath preceding the 9th of Av] is a preparation for Shabbat Nachamu [the 1st Sabbath after the 9th of Av], as it is written, “Anyone
717. Voice and Speech
“Voice” means the feeling that one is in the quality of “animate,” but without any clothing in the intellect. “Speech”
716. Concerning Pride
“Anyone who is proud, says the Creator, ‘He and I cannot dwell in the same abode.’” A place of lack
715. Concerning Preparation for a Fast
Sorrow and joy, fear and love are all offshoots, consequences of various reasons, yet they are not the source. Hence,
714. Torah of Hesed [Mercy/Grace]
“Rabbi Elazar said, ‘Why is it written, ‘She opened her mouth with wisdom and the Torah [law] of mercy was
Part 2. Building a New Society – Points to Consider
A recap and new perspectives on the principles presented in Part One
713. One Who Walks along the Way
“Rabbi Yehoshua Ben Levi said, ‘One who walks along the way without company should engage in Torah, as was said,
712. Desire and Intellect
Desire and intellect: The desire is the essence, the ruler, and it has many servants at its disposal, such as
