Q&A at RIETS Yom Hakahal, March 12, 2023
parenting, kibud av v’eim, aveilus
Hesped for His Mother In Israel
Feb. 26, 2023, in Israel
Are There Limits to Love? For Kids? Parent? Spouse? Others?
Kinnos, Tisha B’Av 2023
Purpose of Creation and Man
Agadata taken literally nonsensical. Everything in the world was created for man. Man’s ultimate purpose is to be “chacham v’tov” – knowledge has to become one with the person.
Hilchos Teshuva 10: General to Specific Viduy, Viduy Accompanied by a Kapparah
Contextually Appropriate Behavior
– There are legitimate differences in one’s lifestyle based on his means. But must be done in a manner consistent with 1:4, and living a lavish lifestyle still not OK. Beracha comes with responsibility. – “Derech eretz” – what does
Role of the Navi in Mesorah. Sechel.
1) role of nevua and navi in mesorah of Torah shebal peh 2) sensory evidence vs sechel, sechel should win. Hence should not fall for signs by Navi sheker 3) navi can’t add mitzvah to those of the Torah, but
Financial Prudence. Society’s Influence.
5:12 – Supposed to be careful with money, save if one can. – Talmid chacham must stand by his word in dinei mamanos even though there’s no kinyan. – Must be consistent in all aspects of behavior 6:1 – We
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