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Joins Previous Amud HaYomi Call from HaGaonim HaRav Dov Landau and HaRav Moshe Hillel Hirsch, Shlita

Sometimes opportunity calls and the only thing that a person should do is grab the opportunity while it is still possible. The message that leading Gedolei Yisrael have issued in advance of the start of Perek Arvei Pesachim in the Dirshu Amud HaYomi program is too chap arein, to join now so as to upgrade your learning to new levels while simultaneously transforming and elevating your seder night, and your entire Pesach!

In our previous article, we continued exploring the deep and inspiring ideas relating to the birth of Torah She’baal Peh. To briefly review, the initial stage of Torah was that of Torah She’bichsav. Torah was transmitted through nevuah, reflecting the open revelation of Hashem and truth in the world. There was little to no machlokes (argument) and virtually no human creativity, opinion, or input. If you had a question, you went to a Navi. The Navi made himself a receptacle to receive and transmit Hashem’s message. Once nevuah ended, however, the canon of Tanach was closed and a new age began: the age of Torah She’baal Peh.

Eight-year-old Josh sat in his living room excitedly opening his birthday presents. He had already received some new toys from his grandparents, but his parents told him that their present was extra special. He’d be able to use it to light up whatever he wanted, to make unique shapes on the walls, and to play games in the backyard. As he took his brand-new flashlight out of the box, he excitedly flicked the switch to turn it on. Nothing happened. He flicked the switch off and back on, and again nothing happened. He pointed it around the room, then ran outside to the backyard and pointed it around out there as well. It must be broken, he thought sadly, as he trudged back into the house and dejectedly ate his birthday cake.

“I want the very best.” That’s what we tell ourselves, isn’t it? As human beings, we understand that there is a spectrum of quality for everything, and we want only the best. We desire the best relationships, teachers, friends, food, clothing, experiences—the best of everything. But what makes something the best? Sometimes, it’s the quantity; this brand supplies more of its product for the same price. But often, it’s the quality that makes the difference. When you pay an increased rate for a service, experience, or luxury, you do so with the assumption that you are receiving a higher-quality product, one that is fundamentally improved from the basic, standard package. With this in mind, let us explore a unique idea connected to Eretz Yisrael.

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In our previous article, we began exploring the deep and inspiring ideas relating to the birth of Torah She’baal Peh. To briefly review, the first stage of history lasted from creation until the time of Purim and Chanukah. This stage was highlighted by the miracles of Yetzias Mitzrayim and Matan Torah and the presence of nevuah. During this period, Hashem’s revelation in this world was apparent and clear. The physical world was naturally seen as an expression of a spiritual reality, and it was easy to source the physical back to the spiritual.

(Courtesy of Machon Lev/Machon Tal for Women) In the recent months, Rabbi Shlomo Anapolle, director of the international programs at Machon Lev, accompanied by Rabbi Moshe Tessone, visited Deal, New Jersey, where they met with a group of Syrian students to share insights about Machon Lev College for Men and Machon Tal College for Women and the unique educational opportunities at each institution of higher learning. They were warmly welcomed by Rabbi Harold Sutton and a group of his learning cohorts in the Deal community.