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Rabbi L. Scheinbaum
In 5752, Behar

“But in the seventh year a Shabbos of solemn rest shall be for the land, a Shabbos unto Hashem.” (25:4)

The Midrash suggests that the pasuk in Tehilim (103:20) – “Bless Hashem, O’ His angels, the strong warriors, who do His bidding, to obey the voice of His word,” refers to those who observe the laws of Shmittah. Their strength of character is compared to that of the angels. What is the nature of this strength? What uniqueness is found in the obedience of angels which is similarly reflected in the farmers’ compliance to the laws of Shmittah?   Horav Chaim Shmuelevitz Z”l cites the Talmud in Shabbos 85a which reveals the source of the character strength of the angels…

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Rabbi L. Scheinbaum
In 5752, Behar

“And if your brother becomes poor, and his means fail with you, then you shall uphold him.” (25:35)

The primary focus of this mitzvah is supporting those who have been poverty stricken. The Torah states “you shall uphold and support him; giving charity is a fine art, which involves more than the act of writing a check and dispensing it. The Torah demands a unique sensitivity to the concerns of the impoverished. No one is as vulnerable to humiliation as the needy. The Torah voices its concern for the protection of the poor man’s esteem. Don’t let him falter into depression! Hold him up and strengthen him!               Horav Moshe Shternbuch Shlita extends this mitzvah yet further….

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Rabbi L. Scheinbaum
In 5751, Behar

“And Hashem spoke to Moshe on Mount Sinai saying.” (25:1)

Rashi asks: Why does the Torah emphasize that Shmittah and its laws were given at Sinai, were not all the laws given at  Mount Sinai?  He answers: It comes to teach us that just as the Shmittah laws with all their rules and details were given at Sinai, so too were all the laws of  the  Torah with all their rules and details, revealed at Sinai.  Rabbi Moshe Feinstein Zt”l explains that before the Torah was given on Har Sinai, people were taught to observe mitzvos because of social, moral or psychological reasons. Such a method, while it relates to…

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Rabbi L. Scheinbaum
In 5751, Behar

“And if your brother becomes poor and his hand becomes shaky next to you then you shall support him.” (25:35)

There are individuals who by their very nature are worriers. Although blessed with great wealth and capital on which they and their families could live very comfortably, they do not cease to worry and toil to amass an even greater fortune. These individuals are often troubled and anxious about the future. In contrast to these individuals, are those who are usually happy and content, comforted by their trust and reliance in Hashem as their source of sustenance and fulfillment. It is an interesting phenomenon that when these individuals are approached to participate in a charitable endeavor, their responses are often…

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