INSIGHT 5780 - #39: THE ACCOMPLISHMENT OF LOVE

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While Rambam and Chovot Halevavot reflect different opinions on the nature of love of God, this does not  mean that the advice they give in regard to this mitzvah is limited to only their perception of the nature of the mitzvah. As any mitzvah concerning love necessarily involves the parties to this relationship, a consideration of the self and the other would have a place in both approaches to love of God. As the focus of Chovot Halevavot is on the self, it would be understandable that he would focus on a person's need to clarify the self. This does not mean, though, that Rambam would also not see this as important. According to him, in developing love of God we would also need to clarigy self. And as the focus of Rambam is on the Other, it would be understandable that he would focus on a person's need to gain an understanding and perception of God to the best of human ability. The Chovot Halevavot also would not challenge the value of this undertaking although he may have a different understanding of what this activity may entail.

Rabbi Ben Hecht
 

INSIGHT 5779 - #41: SEFER HAYASHAR

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Insight 5777-40: The Struggle of Faith

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Insight 5776-43: ACTION AND STUDY: THE INDIVISABLE UNION

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Insight 5774-41: Mixed Message

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Insight 5773-40: Bonded to God

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1) How do you understand what would seem to be the absolute requirement that such study will necessarily lead to such love of God? It would seem to be a powerful statement in regard to the psychology of human beings. How would you explain the case -- if there is one -- of a person who has undertaken such study but does not experience this love of God?

Insight 5771-40: Lo Techaneim

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Insight 5770-33: Matrilineal Descent

For Parshat V'etchanan

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Spark of the Week 5754-40

For Parshiot Kedoshim, V'etchanan and Re'eh

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From their inception in 5753 until 5756, Insights were originally entitled Sparks of the Week.

Spark of the Week 5753-9

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From their inception in 5753 until 5756, Insights were originally entitled Sparks of the Week.