Sha’ar 4:14: Yirah and Simcha

Rina & tefillah. Why would he be singing rina, praise, in a time of fear,…

Sha’ar 4:14: Activities and Feelings at a Time of Teshuva

Rabbeinu Yona is describing how one acts during Aseres Yemei Teshuva, but the elements listed…

Sha’ar 2:14: To have yiras Shomayim one simply has to be in touch with reality

If we take things at face value and respond appropriately, that will result in the…

Sha’ar 2:13: Identifying with What We Learn

Sha’ar 2:13: We must delve deeply into Torah, and there must not be any gap…

Sha’ar 2:12: Context Drives Interpretation and Requirements

1) Who the person involved is defines the context of how we interpret something. 2)…

Sha’ar 2:11: The Outcome of Despising Rebuke

Sha’ar 2:11: One who simply gives in to ta’ava may long for rebuke to set…

Sha’ar 2:11: Rejecting Rebuke

Essence of cheit is rebelliousness against HKBH. When one is not chozeri b’teshuva and is…

Sha’ar 2:10: The Results of a Clear Grasp & Total Commitment

Sha’ar 2:10: Falling short in understanding or commitment both limit the results of one’s teshuva.…

Sha’ar 2:10: The Transformative Power of Internal Motivation to Teshuva

Sha’ar 2:10: The more one is internally driven to do teshuva, the more potential there…

Sha’ar 2:10: Complete Acceptance of Yoke of Heaven

Sha’ar 2:10: When one picks and chooses what guidance to accept and not accept from…