How Is "99% Truth Is 100% Lie" Alluded to in Parashah Bereshis? #Torah #shorts

- - - - - BeEzrat HaShem Learn with Lerner LevLeib@BeEzratHaShem.org Join our online classes: +1 201-725-3444 | JEW, BE, HOLY | - - - - - Full Lecture: Mitzvah of Tzedakah - Laws of Tzedakah & Maaser (3) https://youtu.be/JkvernN4Cfw Textbook for the lecture: The Laws of Yom Tov https://www.artscroll.com/Books/9781578191628.html #SearchForChametz #Chametz #Pesach #Passover #SeferHachinuch #Bereshit #Bereshis #Creation #99%OfTruthIs100%OfLie #LightAndDarkness #Darkness #Halachah #Halachot #Halachos #Halachah #JewishLaw #Torah #Mitzvah #Mitzvot #Mitzvos #JewishValue #JewishHashkafa #JewishIdeology #JewishThoughts #Halachos #Halachot #BeezratHashem #RabbiLevLeibLerner #RabbiLerner #LearnWithLerner #BeezratHashemLearnWithLerner #BeezratHashemHalachot #BeezratHashemHalachos #LevLeibLerner #LevLerner Join Rabbi Lev Leib Lerner in a profound exploration of the Torah's opening verses, delving into the mysteries of creation. The very first words of the Chumash describe a world initially "awesomely empty with darkness," a concept that sparks a fascinating discussion. Rabbi Lerner uncovers a profound commentary that describes this primordial darkness not as an absence of light, but as a unique mixture—a single entity encompassing both light and darkness. This raises a compelling question: Why was this composite entity called "darkness" even before Hashem separated light from it? Is the Torah hinting at a deeper spiritual principle, suggesting that even a small amount of impurity can overshadow a greater truth? This powerful analogy invites us to consider the nature of truth and falsehood in our own lives. The discussion then turns to a practical application of this idea, exploring the mitzvah of Bedikas Chametz, the search for chametz before Pesach. Performed specifically after nightfall with the light of a single candle, offers a tangible illustration of how even a small light can illuminate a vast darkness. Rabbi Lerner describes the astonishing effectiveness of one candle in dispelling the gloom, allowing one to see "everything clearly." Discover how these seemingly contradictory ideas—a room called dark despite a bright candle, and a mixed entity labeled solely as darkness—both hold profound lessons. Dive into this illuminating discussion to uncover the hidden depths of the Torah and gain new insights into the spiritual significance of light and darkness. Tune in to understand the nuances of Jewish thought and the timeless wisdom embedded in our sacred texts.