Passover תרנ”ה-תרנ”ו 23
שבתות למנוחה ומועדים לשמחה. “Sabbaths for rest, and festivals for joy.” The Sefat Emet opens by distinguishing the inner essence of Shabbat (rest) from that of the festivals (joy), establishing [...]
Passover תרס”ד 4
איתא בגמ’ המבזה המועדות כעובד ע”ז דכ’ אלהי מסכה לא תעשה כו’ וסמך לי’ חג המצות תשמור. It is stated in the Talmud that one who desecrates the festivals is like one who [...]
Praise Through Humility For תרל”ה 8
(ליל ז) הלל והודאה. “(Night 7) Praise and thanksgiving.” The Sefat Emet begins by defining the pair of hallel and hoda’ah as spiritual modes. הוא שמחה והכנעה. “They are joy and humility.” Praise [...]