Mitzvos of action and mitzvos of speech? Laws of Tzedakah & Maaser #Torah #shorts

3 months ago

Have you ever wondered how the various mitzvot we perform every day impact our internal state? In this insightful discussion, Rabbi Lev Leib Lerner explores a fascinating observation from the commentary of Ibn Ezra regarding the nature of the commandments. The discussion centers on the distinction between mitzvot that utilize our faculty of speech to awaken the heart and mitzvot centered on physical action that subsequently refine our speech and inner character. Rabbi Lev Leib Lerner breaks down the complexities of this concept, examining how activities such as Torah study—which functions primarily through the power of the spoken word—interact with commandments that involve physical performance, such as wearing tefillin. By analyzing how these different modalities of service influence our spiritual growth, the video helps viewers understand the intentionality behind the mitzvot. The session invites you to consider how our physical actions and our verbal declarations are not merely separate tasks, but interconnected paths designed to elevate the human experience according to the guidance of Chazal. Gain a deeper appreciation for the mechanics of avodat Hashem and how we can better align our actions and our words to reach a higher level of devotion. What are the two types of mitzvot according to Ibn Ezra? How does speech influence the heart in Jewish practice? Why do some commandments require physical action to refine our character? How does the study of Torah impact our spiritual life? Is there a difference between commandments of action and commandments of speech? How do physical mitzvot influence our internal state? What is the role of the heart in fulfilling the mitzvot? How do we balance action and speech in our daily service? - - - - BeEzrat HaShem Learn with Lerner LevLeib@BeEzratHaShem.org Join our FREE online classes every Monday to Thursday night: +1 201-725-3444 | JEW, BE, HOLY | - - - - #Torah, #Tanakh, #God, #faith, #laws, #rabbi, #morals, #ethics, #morality, #jews, #torahLecture, #lawsOfPurity, #LawsofJudaism, #BeezratHashem, #RabbiLevLeibLerner, #LearnwithLerner, #RabbiMizrachi, #HalachosofJudaism, #biblestudy, #selfdevelopment, #selfimprovement, #musarmovement, #lawsforwomen, #lawsofbrachot, #rabbiefraimkachlon, #rabbiyaronreuven, #jewishstories, #shabbatcandles, #torahstudy, #ConvertingtoJudaism, #TorahLaws, #ToviaSinger, #TorahTruth, #Hashem