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Haman's
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Q&A's: Purpose of emotions 1 rabbi moshe ben-chaim
God desires we use our minds 3
Judaism vs other religions 3 In the Megillas Esther read on Purim, in
Fortunetellers 3, 4, 5 chapter 3, verse 4, we learn that the other
Shadim: demons 4 ministers had informed Haman that
False beliefs: "Superstition" 5 Mordechai was not following Haman's
Hate and love 5 command to bow to him.
Why did these ministers in King
Achashverosh's court need to inform
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Prayer
rabbi israel chait
does not need our prayers, see the
Gemara Yoma 38a which states,
'everything which G-d created was
under the term Amidah from the verse
in Genesis 19:27 regarding Abraham's
prayer. The second is the change that
righteous are qualitatively
differentiated from the prayers of the
ordinary person; that the righteous,
only for His own honor and purpose takes place in man when he thinks because their knowledge of G-d is
(continued from page 1) (Proverbs 16:4).'" If one would hear of through and organizes his priorities in different and their knowledge of prayer
give no benefit whatsoever to the someone who had children for the sole life. The word Tefillah comes from the is different, in their act of praying
Creator, "This is something that is purpose of having them praise him word "peelayle" which means to judge, fulfill the potential of man that G-d has
agreed upon by all our Rabbis." when they reached the age of four, as the above author in the Otzar given him through prayer. As Rambam
Similarly Maimonides in his Guide what would one think of such a Hatefillos says, "to clarify the thoughts says regarding the love of G-d, one's
states clearly that no change or emotion person? Would one not think he is that occur in the heart in a confused love of G-d cannot exceed his
can be predicated of God (Guide book doubly imperfect, because he is manner". This is derived from the knowledge of G-d (Laws of
1, chap.55). He further states that the overcome by his desire and need for second term for Tefillah "sichah" from Repentance, Ch. 10 Law 6). So too in
gravest of sins is to have a wrong prayer, and because he is moved by the Genesis 24:63 regarding Issac's prayer. prayer one's potential for prayer cannot
opinion of God (ibid. chap.36). One praise of a four year old? How can we The third change takes place when be realized in excess of his knowledge
must never think that they, through ascribe to G-d, Heaven forbid, such man, through his free will and and perfection. Thus only the righteous
their prayers, can produce some kind of imperfection? creativity, presents before G-d an truly fulfill G-d's will concerning
affect in the Creator of the Universe. Let us take the statement of our alternative life style, a change in his or prayer. The Rabbis do not mean,
Such an idea is not only absurd it is Sages "why did G-d make our her plans, as Hannah did when she Heaven forbid the notion, that G-d, the
blasphemous. He who believes such an Patriarchs and Matriarchs childless? stated to G-d (Samuel 1:11) "If you Creator of the universe, is in want or in
idea would, in the words of the Because G-d desires the prayers of the will... give to your handmaid a man a state of loneliness waiting for some
Rambam, "unconsciously at least incur righteous (Yevamos 64a)". What would child then I will give him to the Lord kind of satisfaction that he will receive
the guilt of profanity and blasphemy." we think of someone who tormented all the days of his life." This is derived when His creatures praise Him or ask
Rambam states in the Yad, Laws another person so that they turn to him from the third term for prayer, "pegiah" Him for something. How can we think
Concerning the Fundamentals of our for help? Would we not regard him as from Genesis 28:11 regarding Jacob's that man could praise G-d in any
Faith, Ch.1 Law 11, "and He does not self-seeking and even vicious? How prayer. Tefillah is the great medium manner that would be satisfactory to
change, for there is nothing that can then can we ascribe such an which G-d gave to man by means of Him, when our teacher Moses, the
cause change in Him. There does not imperfection, Heaven forbid, to the which he can change himself. He can greatest of our species, was unable to
exist in Him... anger or laughter, Creator? Is it not obvious that these then establish a new destiny for himself comprehend G-d Himself in any way,
happiness or sadness..." It is patently words of our Sages are not to be taken in life and a new relationship with G-d. even through prophecy, as it is written
clear from the Rambam and Ramban literally, but that they are metaphors It is not the Creator that changes. Man "because man cannot see Me and live
that we cannot say of the Creator that that contain a hidden idea, a deeper does not influence the Creator as a (Exodus 33:20)", and could understand
He is at one time sad, at another happy, meaning which we must search for? defendant influences a human judge no more than G-d's actions? Even the
at one time lonely, at another fulfilled. It is for this reason the author of the who has emotions and is subject to praise of a four year old of the greatest
He, being perfect, does not change - Siddur Avodas Halev, states in his change. It is man himself who is human being would be closer to reality
ever. We cannot affect Him or change introduction, "the agadic statements changed. Once he has changed the than our praise of G-d since the four
Him no matter what we do, whether we according to their outward appearances same immutable Creator relates to him year old at least perceives something
are righteous or evil, whether we pray without understanding their deep in a different way. about the one he is praising. It is thus
or do not pray, whether we give charity meaning are prone to cause the blind to Anyone who thinks that through his patently clear as Ramban states, that all
or do not give charity, whether we go astray on the way and to lead them prayer he effectuates a change in G-d our praise are as "nothingness and
repent or do not repent. to darkness and not light (Otzar denies the third principle of our faith emptiness to Him."
Two questions immediately come to Hatefillos p.20)". In this way he which we recite every day, that G-d is The above statement of our Sages
mind: (1) If this is so, how can we pray explains Rabbi Joshua Ben Levi's not physical and does not have any was not meant to indicate that G-d is
to G-d and expect Him to change our statement in Masechet Sofrim, "Those physical attributes. This means He is in seeking some satisfaction, only that G-
destiny for the better, as Moses did who write agadic statements have no no way to be equated with any of His d's will, as expressed in His creation is
when he prayed to G-d to forgive the place in the world to come." (It should creation whether inanimate or animate. being fulfilled. Whether His creation is
Jews for the sin of the golden calf? (2) be understood that this was at a time The idea that man can cause a change fulfilled or not gives no satisfaction or
How do we understand certain verses when we were prohibited to write the in the Creator is an attempt to project sadness to Him. Its purpose is to
in the prophets and certain statements Oral Law). onto G-d human qualities. This is provide man with the opportunity to
from our Sages which seem to indicate Why do we pray if we cannot strictly forbidden. As Maimonides approach G-d. In giving man free will
the contrary? Before explaining the change G-d or exercise any influence quotes in the third principle of faith, G-d made it possible for him to fulfill
answers to the above questions I would over Him? The answer is that the "And to whom can you liken Me his potential, one of the methods being
like to state something very change that takes place through tefillah sayeth the Holy One (Isaiah through the medium of prayer. This is
fundamental. When our Rishonim is not in G-d, but in ourselves. It is the 40:18,25)". Far be it from G-d to be accomplished on the highest level only
(early commentaries) teach us a same changeless G-d who treats the like His creatures who because of their by the righteous not the ordinary
principle of our faith we do not say that wicked one way and the righteous imperfection are subject to change for person whose ideas of G-d and prayer
they did not know a particular another way, the person who repents better or for worse. Rambam makes it are distorted. Our Sages are teaching an
statement of our Sages or verse of the one way and the one who refuses to clear that all statements in the Torah important idea, that the ignoramus fails
Torah, but that they understood it repent another way, the one who prays that imply otherwise are metaphors to realize his potential not only in
differently than it appears to us at first one way and the one who does not pray used by the Torah to teach us some Torah, but in prayer as well.
sight. We say that they had the correct another way. Rambam gives an idea and are not to be taken literally The first half of this statement of our
understanding of these statements and analogy. The same fire makes one (Yad ibid Law 12). Sages also teaches us an important
verses and that we are deficient in our thing black, another white, one thing Now let us examine one of the concept. Our Sages wonder why our
own understanding of them. We do not hard, another soft. The change occurs statements of our Sages. "Why were Patriarchs and Matriarchs were
derive our own principles from these not because the fire is different but our Patriarchs and Matriarchs childless. Were they not righteous? The
statements or verses and reject the because the objects that come in childless? Because G-d desires the answer is that sometimes G-d puts man
ideas of our Rishonim. This is what is contact with it are different. Prayer prayers of the righteous (Yevamos in a state of want not because he has
known as "emunat chachomim," faith changes man in three ways. First, the 64a)." Let us first examine the last half sinned, but in order that he may have
in our Torah scholars. If we abandon change that takes place in man when he of this statement, "G-d desires the the opportunity to perfect himself. Our
the above principle, we are destined to realizes that he is standing before the prayers of the righteous." Our Sages Patriarchs and Matriarchs were
fail. One may ask as follows: "if G-d Creator of the universe. This comes are teaching that the prayers of the (continued on page 4, col. 1)
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God Desires somewhat duplicated? Why not give Moses, the Torah. This acceptance is a found in the Oral Law - also handed to
to Know Him
wants man to recognize Him through never occurred, it would not have been is also a major component of Judaism.
the use of his mind and exercise of his believed by that generation, and It guides man's every action from
free will. He doesn't want us to be certainly not the rest of the world and waking and prayers, to blessings over
rabbi reuven mann emotionally coerced into accepting all future generations. The only way it food, ethical and moral conduct,
Him. Great miracles impress the became accepted is that it really business practices, social relationships,
In Parsha Vau-era, we read about the emotions but since they don't engage happened. All witnesses then passed the and Holidays. Areas of man's life are
encounter between Moshe and Pharaoh. the mind, their effect soon dissipates. story down to the following generations always placed in check as he judges
G-d instructed Moshe that when Real change is achieved only through through today. each of his actions for Torah
Pharaoh demanded proof that G-d had genuine knowledge and understanding. All other religions are founded on a compliance prior to commencement.
spoken to him, he should throw down G-d wants us to use our minds in single person's claim that God appeared This process engages man's mind
his staff and it would turn into a snake. searching for Him, discovering Him to him. Something of this nature cannot throughout his days when he is not
Moshe proceeded to do this before and serving Him. Pharaoh sensed the be proven or disproven, is precisely involved in study - which must
Pharaoh. Then something strange and significant difference between the why they formulated their religions comprise the majority of his waking
unexpected occurred. Pharaoh miracles of Moshe and the counterfeit with this creed as their central basis. hours.
summoned his magicians and they did displays of his servants. That is why the These other religions therefore must In truth, there is no comparison
the exact same thing. As might be Pasuk says that "he hardened his heart resort to the requirement of blind between the Divinely designed system
expected, Pharaoh was unimpressed and did not listen..." Had he not been acceptance, or faith. of Judaism and other man made
with what Moshe had done and stubborn, he would have seen the truth. Besides this miraculous proof, religions for this precise reason that
obstinately refused to obey G-d. The Judaism is unique in affirming the Judaism is founded on principles which there is no comparison between God
episode concludes with the words, "And supreme value of knowledge in the are rational and comply with man's and man.
Pharaoh hardened his heart and did not service of our Creator. We must, nature as a philosophical and This of course is a very small
listen to them as G-d had spoken." therefore, strive to cultivate a love and psychological being. Not one law in all glimpse into Judaism. A more
The question arises: What was sinful appreciation for the Divine Wisdom of Judaism goes against man's nature. encompassing appreciation of God's
about Pharaoh's behavior? He certainly contained in our Torah. Unlike Catholicism which frowns upon wisdom is only possible through much
had a right to demand proof that G-d Our Parsha has great relevance to the divorce, and praises celibacy, Judaism more study.
had appeared to Moshe. Moreover, he contemporary situation. In every area of embraces the need at times for married
was correct to ascertain that the deed significance; religion, societal morality, couples to divorce if they will be
was truly miraculous. Thus he
summoned his magicians and they were
rightful ownership of Israel, we are
challenged by false philosophies which
happier that way, and Judaism also
embraces man's need for sexual
Fortunetellers
able to achieve the same result. We masquerade as truth and ensnare the happiness and children. These are just rabbi moshe ben-chaim
must ask: Why did G-d give Moshe a unlearned. Like Pharaoh, we must two examples of how Judaism
sign which could be duplicated by choose between the authentic and the approaches life honestly, without Reader: My friend called another
others? Isn't a miracle by definition a illusory. May we fulfill the ideal of the preconceived notions on how man friend on the phone, this friend was
supernatural phenomenon which is Havdala prayer. May we have the should live. Catholicism makes man speaking to a rabbi known for his
beyond the scope of human power and wisdom to discern between the true and into a mystical idea approaching their kaballah. this rabbi tells the lady "the
thus can only be attributed to Divine the false, the holy and the profane, view of an angel, one who is above lady who just clicked in to the phone
intervention? Israel and the nations. actual human drives and emotions. This call and started telling her things about
If we study the text carefully, we can opposes Judaism at its core. Judaism her and she must come to him quick
find the answer. Superficially, the act of
How Judaism
accepts that man's happiness must stem there is a great danger.
Moshe and that of the magicians appear from his being in line with his nature. Now my friend who is a yemenite
to be similar. However, they were Judaism realizes that besides man and not a pushover told me how this
different. The Torah says, "And the
Egyptian magicians did this with their Differs from satisfying his psychological needs, he
has a much higher part which must be
rabbi told him everything about him
and hit it a direct bullseye. He told him
"secret devices". When a skilled
magician performs a trick, he controls
the environment in which it is executed.
Other Religions addressed - his soul. By man ignoring
this essential part of his nature, he will
never reach his ultimate, Divine mission
to pick a letter out of an envelope and
before he picked told him the letter,
when my friend picked this letter the
He sets up a stage, keeps the audience at rabbi moshe ben-chaim
of attaching himself to God. Man rabbi said check the envelope all letters
a certain distance and manages all of the achieves this mission and thereby - are different. His rabbi was not only
"props". It is very impressive but we Reader: Is it Jewish belief that
ultimate happiness - by his immersion able to predict this persons past but told
know it is an illusion based on a very separates Jews, or is it practice, and
in study of the creation and Torah, him if he does so and so 48 hours later
skillful sleight of hand. The miracle of how?
actualizing his true goal and purpose in so and so will happen by the way it did
Moshe was done in the open without Mesora: What separates the Jewish
an appreciation of the Creator. The happen like that the rabbi gave my
any secret devices. A truly honest religion from all other religions is
Torah, Prophets and Writings, along friend different types of amulets of
observer would recognize and primarily it's proof of Divine origin as
with the Talmud, were written in a different malachim to safeguard
acknowledge the difference. The Pasuk demonstrated through God's revelation
highly stylized format which takes him. One night his daughter woke up
also points out that the staff of Moshe of Himself to all the Jews at Mount
years to master. Their style is such, that and told her father she saw a malach
swallowed those of the magicians. Thus Sinai. This was witnessed by
as one delves deeper and deeper, he sitting on her sisters bed watching her
the act of Moshe was clearly superior to approximately 3 million Jews as an
finds more profound ideas. This sister. (this girl had no idea the parents
his opponents. If Pharaoh was intelligent voice speaking to them from
analysis and search satisfies man in its went to this rabbi)
genuinely interested in the truth, he the fiery mountain. No other religion
very process, as well as through factual I am thinking to go to this rabbi to
would have investigated the matter makes such a claim because Divine
enlightenment. As God possesses see what this is all about what do you
carefully and recognized the difference revelation to the masses never happened
infinite wisdom, man will always see think? Is it against the torah to go or is
between the genuine miracle of Moshe to others, and as the Torah says, it will
new insights provided he has toiled it like the Ramban holds, a science. (By
and the deceptive magic of the never happen again. (Deut. 4:32-34)
under the tutelage of those before him the way, people used to read clouds or
illusionists. Judaism is the only religion whose
trained in the method of Talmudic and listen to the birds to tell the future)
Yet we may ask: Why did G-d give claim is supported by world acceptance
Biblical exegesis, teamed with the Thank you. (Response on page 4, column 4)
Moshe a miracle which could be of the Old Testament, the Five Books of
essential modes of interpretations only
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is a mere projection of one's wishes onto an these two commandments is needed. love ourselves is a realization that this
False Notions: object , and this falsehood has somehow "Do not hate your brother in your heart." person is also created by God, and shares
"Superstition"
rabbi moshe ben-chaim
achieved popularity. Ask someone why only
red, and not green bendels work. They have
no answer. Ask how a penny thrown into a
fountain, or by blowing out birthday candles
As Jews it is essential that we regard each
other as brothers and sisters following the
same path in life. That is, the path of God's
will. Even those Jews who are not
our goal to love God. So, what we are
speaking about here is not love of the
person himself, meaning his personality -
but everything that pertains to the person.
makes wishes a reality, and again they have following "the path" should still be viewed Which means that we rejoice in his good
Reader: My question is about luck? Can no answer. Ask about lucky stars, or how a as our Jewish brethren. And of course, fortune and grieve over his misfortune.
a person be born under a "lucky star"? person who is a created being can change converts are also God's children and are Isn't it that we grieve over his good fortune
Someone, a religious person, recently nature, and again, no answer. Not even therefore, our brother and sisters. We and rejoice at his misfortune? Aren't we
commented about a common friend who is Moses had the ability to alter nature. All should realize that together we have one jealous of his accomplishments and wish
born September xth 19xx, that his birthdate miracles performed were rendered by God goal. So if we see our brother or sister they would crumble? But it is incumbent
is a lucky number. Is there any religious alone. The Torah clearly says that Moses sinning in their speech or actions, or both - upon us all to assist our neighbors in
substance behind such a statement. left Egypt and prayed to God to stop the we have an obligation to correct their wrong everything that furthers their wellbeing and
Someone gave me your address today and I plagues. The same applies to the other doing at the time it occurs. Now this is an happiness. This is required of us even
would be grateful for an answer. prophets. extremely difficult task that most of us regarding someone whose personality
Mesora: An intelligent person must ask Rational thinking is at he core of would rather ignore, hoping that our irritates us. If he should fall we cannot
themselves why these good luck charms Judaism. If something makes no sense to us, obligation to rebuke will just "go away." look at this as an opportunity for us to rise -
exist. The answer is, that all imagined we do not follow it. This applies as well to a We know that it won't "go away" and to or to find great happiness in our own
powerful objects have a person's insecurities written command in the Torah. Ibn Ezra, a ignore this obligation is actually a sin. We progress if it is at the expense of our
as their origin. People are searching for a Rishon, a foremost commentator says this in are obligated to confront and inform our neighbor's disadvantage.
security blanket. Some are in the forms of Exodus, 20:1. See our article. Ibn Ezra was fellow Jew without causing them any
rabbits feet, wishbones, penny fountains, a great mind, and extolled by others such as embarrassment. In a kind, and gentle
etc. The reason being, people are insecure Maimonides. He teaches that if a certain manner let him/her know of their
wrongdoing. Whatever complaint we may
Fortunetellers
about what life holds for them, and seek to command instructed us to do some action rabbi moshe ben-chaim
rid themselves of this security. which did not comply with reason, we could have against our brother or sister must be
What is the Torah's approach? Judaism not perform it. Certainly then, we should brought honestly out in the open. "We must (continued from page 4)
approaches all areas with the utmost abandon that which is not only ridiculous, talk it out patiently." With genuine concern
rationality. We learn that there are many as lucky stars, but is commanded not to be for his/her well being, with tact and I am certain you would not quit your job
types of warlocks, palm readers and followed. sensitivity we rebuke so that we do not sin. if this rabbi told you to do so. Even if he
enchanters which are strictly forbidden by Judaism is based on following the mind, By remaining silent and not rebuking, we guessed the truth once or twice, you still
the Torah. There are many permutations a through which method we penetrate sin and we will harbor negative feelings and would not place your sustenance at risk.
crippled psyche develops. Some people falsehoods. The world at large may feel that hatred. "Because I only think of myself, I Why? Because you wisely realize that this
want to know if they do a specific "action", certain objects contain fantastic powers. We am selfish, I will not rebuke I will take rabbi's tricks aren't following reason, and
whether they will be successful. Others are should not be impressed with world revenge and I will sin. You hurt me, I am lack proof of duplication.
unsure what "time of year" is a good time opinion. We should determine if a claim threatened and because I feel that somehow "Reason" is necessary in guiding one's
for them. And some just want to be told stands the test of reason. Only then do we you control my reality, I want revenge." life. Reason is consistent. Since you desire
things about themselves without asking any follow it. The Rambam in Hilchot De'os Chapter 6, a consistent livelihood, you must follow a
questions. I wonder why when it comes to physical says: "Whoever has the possibility of realistic path to obtain it. Hopefully, you
For each one of these questions, there are health, or running their businesses, these rebuking sinners and fails to do so is would not quit your job at the behest of a
those who take advantage of the people who wish on stars do not go to witch considered responsible for that sin, for he rabbi. This proves to you the indispensable
unenlightened, feigning the possession of doctors. All of a sudden, health and wealth had the opportunity to rebuke the sinner." need for "reason" inherent in the human
such knowledge, and mislead people with become matters in which a proven, rational This statement is quoted from Shabbat 54b, mind. Following "false notions" and
false "answers". It is interesting why these approach is selected. But in areas of greater which relates that, after the destruction of "tricks" is a deadly path and destroys the
psychics and fortune tellers still sit in small, importance as one's philosophy, here, the Temple, the righteous were also slain mind.
decrepit rooms charging a few dollars. Can't people readily run to palm readers. This tells mercilessly. Why were they subjected to For this reason, you would not quit your
they predict a simple lottery number? you about what today's society values most. such punishment? Because they failed to job, even at the behest of this rabbi. I feel
This disease exists even within Jewish To them, the body and the wallet are more rebuke the transgressors. this proves to even you, that reason is the
circles, in the forms of red bendels to ward important than the soul. Even if nothing is resolved, no matter only course the human mind can accept.
off "evil eyes", and rabbis' blessings This comparison is one way you can how frustrated we feel, no revenge may be Following tricks that cannot be repeated
claiming to alter reality. show someone that they truly value rational taken. Frustration will cease when we do consistently is not something for which we
The Talmud deals with peoples' thinking over superstition, and hopefully get what is commanded of us - to rebuke. It is are ready to place our lives on the line.
blessings, but it is not as most understand. them back on the track to an intelligent life, important to constantly remind oneself, of A girl seeing a "malach" is definitely a
In the Talmud, blessings took place where a abandoning the world of fantasy. our universal brotherhood and our behavior proof,...that the girl has imagination! Tell
knowledgeable and objective individual must reflect this. It is absolutely necessary me, how does she know what a malach is
would look into a person's nature and
describe what he specifically needed, or he Hate and Love that we force ourselves to understand these
ideas objectively and intelligently and
that she can distinguish it? Should I also
believe my friend's son if he says he saw a
would point out a flaw. But this is using rivka olenick implement them in our lives. As difficult as monster?
rational objectivity - not clairvoyance. The "Do not hate your brother in your heart." this is, it is true. We are all part of our People believe what they wish, just as
Talmud actually states that two great rabbis (Leviticus 19:17,) "Love your neighbor as "Father's House". King Saul believed he heard Samuel
both had their son's go to their students for a yourself." (Leviticus 19:18) If sentence 18 "Love your neighbor as yourself." The talking to him from the dead. Saul felt it
blessing. Not the reverse. came first there would be no need for saying of Hillel is well known: "Do not do was true. If King Saul can make that
(See our site for an article discussing this sentence 17, meaning if one is commanded unto thy neighbor that which thou wouldst mistake, we certainly can!
topic.) to love, then obviously one is commanded hate to have done to thee." This is the These tales attract our emotions. How
Returning to your question, there is no not to hate. However, if one is commanded guiding principle of all of our deeds. This is does the Torah teach us to react? To study
rational explanation for lucky charms. No not to hate, does that mean one has to love.? turn changes selfishness and self-love into human nature, to understand our instincts,
one who you will ever speak to in your The Torah is profound and not within our consideration and love of our neighbor. The to see through fallacy, and to guide these
lifetime will be able to explain how these limited grasp of logic. A clearer strongest basic feeling towards God and drives away from beliefs in falsehood,
charms work. This is because they don't. It understanding of the relationship between Man is love. To love our neighbor as we towards realization of reality.
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