IT’S THE THOUGHT THAT COUNTS
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Why were the Jewish people credited with having followed God’s directives – before they had even carried them out? Rabbi Dunner cites Rashi quoting a Midrash that offers a solution. But Rashi’s explanation creates more problems than it solves. Rabbi Dunner charts a path through this puzzling issue with the help of the Darash Mordechai.
(For the SoundCloud audio, scroll down) In this shiur, Rabbi Dunner emphasizes the communal aspect of holiness, inspired by the Torah's command "Kedoshim Tiheyu" — "You shall be holy." The... Read More