Time for Torah with Rabbi Silberberg: Teffilah Krias Shema and Its Brachos #8
Jul 7, 2022
Dive into the mystical depths of Shema with insights on kabbalistic meanings. Explore the Tzemach Tzedek's framework connecting prayer and mitzvot. Discover the significance behind the Arizal's word counts and the interplay of divine names. Delve into the balancing act of love for God versus actionable mitzvot. Rabbi Silberberg highlights how inner inspiration translates to tangible holiness in everyday life, all while transforming personal and communal obligations into sacred practices.
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42 vs 72: Ascent And Descent In Shema
- The first Shema paragraph (42) aligns with ascent and Gevura, while the second (72) aligns with Chesed and drawing down.
- This reversal shows inner quality vs external expression: rising toward God vs bringing God into the world.
Inner Quality vs External Expression
- The same inner quality can express itself oppositely: kindness may appear as severity and vice versa.
- Tzema Chzedek uses this to resolve the apparent conflict between the Shema paragraphs' tone and kabbalistic names.
Three Paths: Torah, Tefillah, Mitzvot
- Torah and tefillah are modes of ascending connection to Hashem, focused on relationship and inspiration.
- Mitzvot are acts that bring Hashem down into the physical world by making a dwelling for the Divine.
