For Pesach
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Study Questions
1) While I did not further discuss this issue in the Insight itself, it may be interesting to consider the impact of slavery on a master. How can we understand the perception of a master that frees his/her slaves? Pursuant to the idea developed in the Insight, this would also be freeing for a master -- how can we understan?
Friday, March 29, 2013
Friday, March 22, 2013
Insight 5773-27: Command
For Tzav
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Study Questions
1) I believe that the idea presented in this Insight is very applicable to Pesach. I was actually hoping to express this in the Insight proper but ran out of room This is something, though, that you may wish to explore.
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Study Questions
1) I believe that the idea presented in this Insight is very applicable to Pesach. I was actually hoping to express this in the Insight proper but ran out of room This is something, though, that you may wish to explore.
Friday, March 15, 2013
Insight 5773-26: Derech Eretz
For Vayikra
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Study Questions
1) One may wish to consider how derech eretz compares to the concept of mitzvot suchliyot [technically: rational commandments] or, in more general terms, natural morality.
2) In a similar vein, one may want to look at the relationship of derech eretz to the Noachide Code.
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Study Questions
1) One may wish to consider how derech eretz compares to the concept of mitzvot suchliyot [technically: rational commandments] or, in more general terms, natural morality.
2) In a similar vein, one may want to look at the relationship of derech eretz to the Noachide Code.
Friday, March 8, 2013
Insight 5773-25: Forging Unity
For Vayakhel
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Study Questions
1) Within the Insight, the argument for unity is based upon the agreement of the collective in regard to specific, disparate action. The idea being that while one may not personally agree to such behaviour, as part of the collective this individual will agree to it as part of the collective. This touches upon the concept of Eilu v'Eilu which defines a behaviour as part of Torah even as one disagrees with it. The question is: how do we set such a standard?
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Study Questions
1) Within the Insight, the argument for unity is based upon the agreement of the collective in regard to specific, disparate action. The idea being that while one may not personally agree to such behaviour, as part of the collective this individual will agree to it as part of the collective. This touches upon the concept of Eilu v'Eilu which defines a behaviour as part of Torah even as one disagrees with it. The question is: how do we set such a standard?
Friday, March 1, 2013
Insight 5773-24: Aharon's Involvement
For Ki Tisa
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Study Questions
1) With Rashi's reference to torture, this matter is now introduced into any discussion regarding the propriety of a person's response if forced to act because of torture. This question can be both personal and halachic. How culpable is someone for a transgression undertaken to avoid torture? An interesting starting point for such an investigation may be T.B. Ketubot 33b.
Not yet available on the Nishma website.
Study Questions
1) With Rashi's reference to torture, this matter is now introduced into any discussion regarding the propriety of a person's response if forced to act because of torture. This question can be both personal and halachic. How culpable is someone for a transgression undertaken to avoid torture? An interesting starting point for such an investigation may be T.B. Ketubot 33b.
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