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Daily Halacha Podcast - Daily Halacha By Rabbi Eli J. Mansour
One of the Birkot Ha'shahar is "Ha'noten La'sechvi Bina La'havhin Ben Yom U'ben Layla." The common translation of this blessing is, "…who gives the rooster the understanding to distinguish between day and night." According to this understanding, this Beracha praises G-d for granting the rooster the wondrous ability to know that dawn has occurred, when the first rays of light appear on the eastern sky. The moment of dawn is not readily discernible to the naked eye (as opposed to the sunrise, which is clearly seen), and yet the rooster has the ability to know when this occurs, and to crow to wake people up. Others, however, interpret the word "Sechvi" to mean "heart." According to this understanding, the Beracha "Ha'noten La'sechvi Bina" thanks Hashem for giving us human beings the wisdom of distinction, to differentiate between day and night, between right and wrong, and between truth and falsehood. The Arizal advanced a deeper understanding of this Beracha, according to the teachings of Kabbalah. He said that at night, when dark falls, strict judgment descends into the world, which poses danger. For this reason, the Kabbalists in earlier generations would go to sleep right at nightfall. At Hasot (Halachic midnight), the Arizal taught, the judgments become "sweetened," and are less strict. This process unfolds gradually until morning, when the attribute of Hesed, divine kindness, prevails. Therefore, the righteous Kabbalists would arise at midnight and pray until the morning. The Arizal explained on this basis why we find two Hebrew words for nighttime – "Layil" and "Layla." The difference between them is the letter Heh, which is added to the word "Layil" to form "Layla." In Kabbalah, the letter Heh signifies a sphere called "Bina" (literally, "understanding"), which is also called "Ima" – "mother." A mother, even when she needs to deal strictly with her children to educate them, always feels a significant measure of love and compassion toward them. The term "Layla," then, which ends with the letter Heh, refers to the second half of the night, when the strict judgments are mitigated by love and kindness. The word "Layil" refers to the first part of the night, when the judgments are as yet unmitigated. The Arizal explained that in the Beracha "Ha'noten La'sechvi Bina," we refer to the angel Gabriel, whose name signifies the attribute of "Gebura" (literally, "power"), which is associated with strict judgment. Starting at Hasot, Hashem lends Gabriel the quality of "Bina," sweetening the judgments until morning. (Needless to say, these are very deep concepts which lie beyond our comprehension and require further study.) Ashkenazim recite a slightly different text of this Beracha – "Asher Natan La'sechvi Bina La'havhin Ben Yom U'ben Layla," based on a verse in the Book of Iyob ("O Mi Natan La'sechvi Bina" – 38:36). This version is formulated in past tense, praising G-d "who has granted" this wisdom. Sephardic tradition, however, teaches that this Beracha, like all the morning blessings, should be recited in the present tense. The Aruch Ha'shulhan (Rav Yehiel Michel Epstein of Nevardok, 1829-1908) explains that Birkot Ha'shahar are formulated in the present tense because Hashem creates the world anew at every moment, and thus all the phenomena for which we praise Him in these Berachot are occurring right now, at this very moment. As we say in the morning prayer service, in the first Beracha before Shema, "Ha'mehadesh Be'tubo Be'chol Yom Tamid Ma'aseh Bereshit" – Hashem constantly renews the act of creation, each and every day. A human being who creates – such as a carpenter, who produces a piece of furniture – makes his creation and then leaves it and completely disengages. Hashem, however, did not create the world just once – He is constantly creating it anew. Thus, we thank Hashem who is granting us the ability to see at this moment, who is giving us clothing to wear at this moment, who is giving us the ability to stand up straight at this moment, and so on. This fundamental concept has crucially important ramifications for our Emuna (faith), our belief that situations can change. No matter what we're going through, whatever problem or crisis we're facing, we need to believe that the current moment is not connected to the previous moment, and the next moment in the future has no connection to the current moment. Hashem is constantly creating anew, and so at any moment in time He can create an entirely new reality. A deaf person recites this Beracha, even though he cannot hear the rooster's crow in the morning, for several reasons. Firstly, as discussed, this Beracha has a number of different meanings, and does not necessarily refer only to the crowing of the rooster. Additionally, Halacha follows the opinion that Birkot Ha'shahar are recited to thank Hashem not for one's having personally experienced the phenomena mentioned in these blessings, but rather for the phenomena themselves, for the very fact that Hashem has made them part of the natural order. Hence, even if a person does not personally benefit from the crowing of the rooster, he is required to praise Hashem for making this happen each morning.
The 7th and 8th Principles of Emuna are closely related. Whereas the 7th is our belief in the prophecy of Moses, our 8th is the belief that the Torah we have today is the same one that the Almighty gave to Moses atop Mount Sinai.
Eikev 5785 - moonLight of Emuna - R' Dov Elias by Rabbi Avi Zakutinsky
Our 6th of the 13 Principles of Emuna is our belief in the message of the true prophets. Why is it so critically important to know that the words of the prophets are true?
Vaeschanan-Nachamu 5785 - moonLight of Emuna - R' Dov Elias by Rabbi Avi Zakutinsky
This small and powerful booklet gives step-by-step instructions and perspectives on how to reach tangible levels of Emuna and Bitachon in our lives.This week's class was sponsored by the Weiss family l'ilui nishmas for Nissim ben Nissim Hakohen Cohen, Esther Malka's father.And for brachos and strength for Esther Malka bas Chaya Chana.Help make events like this happen!https://cash.app/$livingchassidushttp://Paypal.me/livingchassidushttps://livingchassidus.org/donate/Zelle: 205-937-9914https://www.venmo.com/u/LivingChassidus
Hilchos Schirus Poalim Part 12: The Heilege Yismach Moshe!!!! B'zchus the Emuna we get paid!! You're my boy I'll take care of you?!?
Devarim - Tisha BAv 5785 - moonLight of Emuna - R' Dov Elias by Rabbi Avi Zakutinsky
This principle is the foundation of monotheism, forbidding idolatry and false gods, thereby precluding worship or submission to anyone or anything else other than the Creator.
This small and powerful booklet gives step-by-step instructions and perspectives on how to reach tangible levels of Emuna and Bitachon in our lives.This class was sponsored by Isabella Shoshana GurevichIn honor of her sister Rachel's engagement! Mazal tov!Thank you Isabella GurevichHelp make events like this happen!https://cash.app/$livingchassidushttp://Paypal.me/livingchassidushttps://livingchassidus.org/donate/Zelle: 205-937-9914https://www.venmo.com/u/LivingChassidus
Matos-Masei 5785 - moonLight of Emuna - R' Dov Elias by Rabbi Avi Zakutinsky
The Creator defies time and space. He is infinite and eternal, preceding the beginning of time and existing forever even after the end of time. Learning this vital principle of emuna is conducive to inner peace and longevity.
This small and powerful booklet gives step-by-step instructions and perspectives on how to reach tangible levels of Emuna and Bitachon in our lives.Help make events like this happen!https://cash.app/$livingchassidushttp://Paypal.me/livingchassidushttps://livingchassidus.org/donate/Zelle: 205-937-9914https://www.venmo.com/u/LivingChassidus
The Creator defies any description, nor can a mortal understand Him or His workings in any way. Kabbalistic terminology refers to Hashem as Ein Sof, "The Infinite," for there is nothing tangible or finite about Hashem. Since the human intellect is both tangible and finite, it can neither grasp Hashem nor comprehend His incorporeality. Why is this concept so difficult for people to accept?
Pinchas 5785 - moonLight of Emuna - R' Dov Elias by Rabbi Avi Zakutinsky
This small and powerful booklet gives step-by-step instructions and perspectives on how to reach tangible levels of Emuna and Bitachon in our lives.This class was sponsored by Eitan and Adina KalmowitzIn honor of a Refuah Shaleima for Esther Rochel bas Baila and in celebration of the Chag haGeula, Moshiach now!Thank you Eitan and Adina!Help make events like this happen!https://cash.app/$livingchassidushttp://Paypal.me/livingchassidushttps://livingchassidus.org/donate/Zelle: 205-937-9914https://www.venmo.com/u/LivingChassidus
Balak 5785 - moonLight of Emuna - R' Dov Elias by Rabbi Avi Zakutinsky
Some of history's most brilliant minds have misconstrued the concept of "One perfect, infinite and inseparable whole…perfectly unified." We are talking about the very core of monotheism. The principle of Divine Unity is therefore universal, not just Jewish. The reason that great minds and intellectuals so frequently fail to understand the notion of Divine Unity is because it defies intellect. Emuna in general and the principle of Divine Unity in particular only begin where intellect leaves off...
Chukas 5785 - moonLight of Emuna - R' Dov Elias by Rabbi Avi Zakutinsky
Inspiring Emuna & Bitachon from Hostages, Holocaust Survivors, and Yosef HaTzadik - Live Event, Opening Remarks for Omer Shem Tov
EMUNA Y BITAJON EN TIEMPOS DIFICILES by Rab Shlomo Benhamu
Ein Od Milvado - there is no one but Him. Hashem is everything. We need not look anywhere else for anything we need in material or spiritual abundance and salvation. For anyone who yearns for inner peace, Hashem is your one-stop shopping address. Today's lesson teaches us the first of the 13 Principles of Emuna.
Korach 5785 - moonLight of Emuna - R' Dov Elias by Rabbi Avi Zakutinsky
Shlach 5785 - moonLight of Emuna - R' Dov Elias by Rabbi Avi Zakutinsky
Why bother learning emuna? Why bother searching for truth at all? What difference does either make? Modern society says, "Let me enjoy my life and don't bother me with the details." The problem with that type of attitude is that a life oriented toward appetite – fulfillment and material enjoyment - never attains what it seeks, let alone lasting happiness and fulfillment.
Behaloscha 5785 - moonLight of Emuna - R' Dov Elias by Rabbi Avi Zakutinsky
Naso 5785 - moonLight of Emuna - R' Dov Elias by Rabbi Avi Zakutinsky
In this shiur, delivered in Ba'er Miriam, Rav Burg explains the connection between the control that a man exerts over a Kohen and bowhow thaythat controlling behavior impacts his marriage. Someone who has deep Emuna is deeply connected to themselves, firmly planted in their own soil, and therefore they have no need or desire to control others.
Bamidbar-Shavuos 5785 - moonLight of Emuna - R' Dov Elias by Rabbi Avi Zakutinsky
Only seven short weeks prior, the People of Israel were still slaves in Egypt. But now, they willingly accepted a different type of servitude, accepting the yoke of the Torah and its commandments. They had no idea of what to expect. Three Hebrew words changed the course of history. The greatest sound and light show that the universe ever saw was about to begin…
Behar-Bechukosai 5785 - moonLight of Emuna - R' Dov Elias by Rabbi Avi Zakutinsky
Emor 5785 - moonLight of Emuna - R' Dov Elias by Rabbi Avi Zakutinsky
We discussed at a special program in London about the power of Transforming Darkness to Light, The Truthful Souls Before Mashiach, & Emuna for Da Boyz in London! PLEASE KEEP
Acharei Mos-Kedoshim 5785 - moonLight of Emuna - R' Dov Elias by Rabbi Avi Zakutinsky
Psalm 89 WorksheetPsalm 89 is the ___________________ Psalm of Book 3 of the Psalms.Only 4 Psalms have 50 or more verses. Psalm 89 is the ____________________ longest.Which Psalm has the most verses? Psalm 119, with 176 verses. Then comes Ps. 78, with 72 verses. Then Ps. 89, with 52 verses. Ps. 18 has 50 verses.Psalm 89 remembers the LORD's unconditional ________________________ with David that because of God's mercy (hesed) and faithfulness (emuna and emet) David's descendant the Messiah will rule Israel forever, even though it doesn't seem possible to Israel's exiles when the Psalm was written.As we read Psalm 89, look for the occurrences of mercy (or steadfast love) and faithfulness.There are _____ occurrences each of Hesed and Emuna in Psalm 89, and they are together in 5 verses. Hesed and Emet occur together in verse 14.
Tazria-Metzora 5785 - moonLight of Emuna - R' Dov Elias by Rabbi Avi Zakutinsky
Shmini 5785 - moonLight of Emuna - R' Dov Elias by Rabbi Avi Zakutinsky
Rabbi Mordechai Burg examines how understanding fears associated with the dating process can lead to greater success in relationships. Rabbi Burg serves as the Menahel of Yeshivat Shaarei Mevaseret Zion, and Mashpia of Nitzotzos and NCSY Summer.Hosted by Anna Krausz.
Pesach 5785 - moonLight of Emuna - R' Dov Elias by Rabbi Avi Zakutinsky
Special Menachem Dov Episode Lkovod Pesach Seder 5785... Cover Pic Early
Vayikra-Pesach 5785 - moonLight of Emuna - R' Dov Elias by Rabbi Avi Zakutinsky
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Pekudei-Hachodesh 5785 - moonLight of Emuna - R' Dov Elias by Rabbi Avi Zakutinsky
Vayakhel-Parah 5785 - moonLight of Emuna - R' Dov Elias by Rabbi Avi Zakutinsky
Ki Sisa-Purim 5785 - moonLight of Emuna - R' Dov Elias by Rabbi Avi Zakutinsky
Tetzaveh-Zachor 5785 - moonLight of Emuna - R' Dov Elias by Rabbi Avi Zakutinsky
Teruma 5785 - moonLight of Emuna - R' Dov Elias by Rabbi Avi Zakutinsky
Shiur given by Rabbi Ben Zion Bamberger on Mussar Shmooze. Shiur recorded in Yeshivas Ohr Reuven, Monsey, NY.
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