Satiation comes from Taanug:[1] Satiation from food comes from the spiritual power found in the food. This spiritual power is found specifically in the Taanug of the food. This can be vividly seen from the fact that when one eats good tasting food he feels satiated more than one who […]
Standing for Vanachnu Lo Neida in Tachanun
“Vanachnu Lo Neida” Standing at the end of Tachanun: In the paragraph of “Vanachnu Lo Neida” said in the end of Tachanun, some Poskim[1] rule it is proper to recite the words “Vanachnu Lo Neida” while sitting and then stand and recite the continuation from “Mah Naaseh”. Other Poskim[2] however […]
“Habaim Yashreish Yaakov”
“Habaim Yashreish Yaakov”:[1] The verse in Yeshaya[2] states “Habaim Yashreish Yaakov/The immigrants are rooted in Jacob.” The word Habaim/immigrants refers to the gathering of the exiles into Eretz Yisrael which will occur in the times of the future redemption.[3] In the future, the Jewish people will have their root in […]
Specifically a Jew draws G-dliness through a Mitzvah:
Only a Jew draws G-dliness through a Mitzvah: Mitzvos are compared to wood. Just as wood fuels a fire, so too Mitzvos fuel the Shechina. It is for this precise reason that the Mitzvos must be performed by a Jew for them to be effective, as only a Jew contains […]
The garments of the soul in Gan Eden
Garments in Gan Eden:[1] The Mitzvos create garments in Gan Eden for the soul. The action of the Mitzvos create the garments needed for the soul’s experience in the lower Gan Eden, Gan Eden Hatachton. The Kavana or inner intent that one has when performing the Mitzvah creates the garment […]
Names found in the Torah are names of Hashem
The names found in the Torah:[1] The Zohar states that all the words of the Torah are names of Hashem. Accordingly, all the names found in the Torah are in truth also names of Hashem. This applies whether to names of Jews, such as Reuvein and the like, or names […]
Must break body before immerse in Mikveh
Must break body before immerse in Mikveh:[1] The body of a Jew is similar to an earthenware vessel, having been created from the earth. Now, only metal and the like can become purified through immersion in a Mikveh, in contrast to earthenware. Earthenware must be broken to be purified. The […]
Serving Hashem in accordance to one’s level
Must serve Hashem according to one’s own level:[1] Hashem created every person with unique qualities and capabilities, both in physical and spiritual matters of service of G-d. One is intended to serve Hashem in accordance to one’s own nature. One who “grabs” the service of his friend, which is beyond […]
Uva Letziyon-Saying the Aramaic verses in silent:
Saying the Aramaic verses in silent: The Aramaic part of Kedusha is to be recited privately and not together with another person.[1] It is [thus] not to be recited aloud.[2] [Some Poskim[3] rule that the above requirement to say the Aramaic parts in silent only applies when one is praying […]
Visiting grave after seven years of absence
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Audio from 5779 Visiting grave after seven years of absence:[1] Some are accustomed that if one did not visit the grave of a parent within seven years then he may not do so any longer.[2] Others[3] are only careful after ten years […]
