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Sweating The Small Stuff

Rashi comments that there is special importance in “Ekev”-mitzvos – those small mitzvos that people step on. Hashem’s blessing is tied specifically to their fulfillment. Why? The Sefer Chasiddim tells of a father who taught each of his daughters a … Continue reading

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Sweat The Small Stuff

Ibn Ezra; the Jews needed to fail at the meraglim, because they were so raw. They needed more time with Moshe, and needed to cement their loyalty to Hashem and His Torah. Indeed, by failing they showed their unreadiness, that … Continue reading

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