Inward with Rabbi Joey Rosenfeld R. Yitzchak Meir Morgenstern: Adorning Perfection
Nov 12, 2019
Rabbi Joey Rosenfeld dives into the intriguing teachings of Rav Yitzchak Meir Morgenstern. Discover the transformative learning method from specifics to unified insights. Explore the connection between Tzaddik and Torah through daily practices. Uncover the concept of adorning perfection and the profound reasons behind creation. Gain insight into how limitations lead to greater expressions of the infinite. Finally, see how these concepts enrich prayer and the experience of divine presence in our lives.
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Tosefes Kishut — Adorning Perfection
- Rav Yitzchak Meir Morgenstern introduces the concept of tosefes kishut, an "additional adornment" added to something already perfect.
- Kishut aims to make completeness appear more beautiful by revealing previously hidden value.
Two Reasons For Creation
- The Arizal gives two reasons for creation: to manifest divine potential and to bestow goodness on creations.
- These appear contradictory but both describe why God chose to create distinct finite reality.
Creation As Goodness Bestowed
- Sha'ar HaKlalim records a second Arizalic reason: creation exists so goodness can be bestowed and experienced.
- Ramchal adopts this as the central purpose of creation in his system.
