To characterize someone as a "yorei shamayim - one who fears G-d," is high praise; and yet the Talmud (Berachot 3b) seems to imply that this is no big deal...if you are Moses! Rabbi Levi Kaplan leads us through chapter 42 of Tanya's Lekutei Amarim, as we learn how to access our own inner Moses, thus binding ourselves to G-d through the use of our three intellectual attributes: creative thinking, analysis, and becoming one with our knowledge.
"If you seek it like money, and search for it as for hidden treasures, then you will understand the fear of G-d."
Sneak Peek:
"G-d doesn't want forced mitzvot. But to get to 'want' we might need to learn more about it."
"When we discover something on our own, we remember it, it's ours, as opposed to being taught it."
"What does it mean to 'crush' the body? It's like splitting a log into smaller pieces so that it can catch fire, become illuminated with G-d's radiance."
"What shortcomings has my physical existence brought about in my life?"
This talk was given at the 6th annual National Jewish Retreat. For more information and to register for the next retreat, visit: Jretreat.com.
