This posuk translated according to the vowel points under the word “vag,” is defined in the following manner: “Six days work shall be performed”, thus the emphasis is on the work which is performed. This is in contrast to the vowel points being read as “vag,” which would translate as “six days “you” should perform work.” Rabbi Shlomo Ganzfried Zt”l explains that only one who truly believes that his sustenance is from Hashem, and that the amount of work which he performs will not influence his livelihood, can rest peacefully on Shabbos. This is in contradinction to one who feels…
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The Baal Shem Tov offers an insight into the Torah‘s concept of wisdom from this posuk. There is no wisdom as the wisdom of action. The most elevated form of all wisdoms, the highest aspect of being a true wise person is not to be a wise individual in theory alone, but rather to do all that Hashem has commanded us. A person who performs a mitzvah because of a sense of understanding, applying his “wisdom” in “agreement” with Hashem, is not serving Hashem in its true essence. He must learn to serve and do without “wisdom”, and act because…
The Midrash relates that when the princes of each tribe heard that Hashem wanted a Mishkan erected, they suggested to Moshe that they would supply all the necessary materials for the Mishkan. Moshe responded that Hashem would accept contributions from anyone who was willing to give. The Nesiim then decided, that rather than donate together with Klal Yisroel, they would supply whatever would be lacking. They underestimated the generosity of the Bnei Yisroel, who gave eagerly and lovingly, so that no more material was needed. The Nesiim were left excluded. Seeking to still have a part in the building of…