Mishlei 10:8 - How Do You Take Your Mitzvos?

Mishlei 10:8 - How Do You Take Your Mitzvos?

Author: Rabbi Matt Schneeweiss December 8, 2020 Duration: 1:11:58

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חֲכַם לֵב יִקַּח מִצְוֺת וֶאֱוִיל שְׂפָתַיִם יִלָּבֵט:

In our Monday Night Mishlei shiur (12/7/20 with Lomdeha, hosted at YBT) we learned a pasuk about mitzvos. One of the central questions was: Which mitzvos? The mitzvos of Hashem in the Torah? The "mitzvos" of Shlomo ha'Melech in Mishlei? "Commandments" from people in general? We developed two approaches and ended up discovering that the answer to this particular question didn't really matter, since the idea applied across the board.
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מקורות:
משלי י:ח
מצודת ציון - משלי י:ח
סעדיה גאון - משלי י:ח
אבן עזרא - הושע יד:ד
רד"ק - הושע יד:ד
ר' יוסף קמחי - משלי י:ח
סעדיה גאון - משלי י:ח
רבינו יונה - משלי י:ח
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Rabbi Matt Schneeweiss hosts The Mishlei Podcast, a series of classes dedicated to a deep and practical exploration of Sefer Mishlei, known in English as the Book of Proverbs. This isn't a theoretical lecture series; instead, the rabbi grounds the ancient wisdom in a framework articulated by the sage Saadia Gaon, treating the text as a timeless manual for making smarter choices. The central idea is that Mishlei offers a path toward increasing lasting fulfillment and reducing future regret, making its lessons immediately relevant to daily decisions and relationships. Each episode, or shiur, usually concentrates on unpacking a single verse, examining its language, context, and layers of meaning. Listeners will find a thoughtful, step-by-step analysis that connects the biblical text to contemporary challenges in work, character development, and personal growth. The pace is deliberate, allowing space for reflection on how these principles apply off the page. For anyone interested in Jewish thought, self-improvement, or simply gaining a more thoughtful approach to life's complexities, this podcast provides a structured yet accessible guide. You'll hear a teacher's passion for the material without pretense, focusing on clarity and real-world application. Tune in for a quiet, intellectual engagement with one of the world's most enduring collections of wisdom literature.
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