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Paths Vayirahto Perfection With gratitude to Hashem, The servant of Hashem, David Chananya Pinto, ThesonofmyFather,mymasterandteacher, The tzaddik, Moreinu Rabbi Moshe Aharon Pinto, zy"a, Grandson of the holy tzaddik, Rabbi Chaim Pinto, zy"a First edition, Cheshvan, 5774 Jerusalem ירושֹלים Table of Contents BA Vayikra The Purpose of the Sacrifices.............................. 1 Dedication .............................................. 9 The Lesson of Korbanot .................................. 16 Self-sacrifice ............................................ 22 Torah Is Acquired through Humility........................ 26 Laxity in Torah ......................................... 29 The Humility Required of the Nasi......................... 40 The Severity of Dwelling on Impure Thoughts............... 50 Gems on Parashat Vayikra Teaching Children Self-sacrifice........................... 55 The Obligation to Review ................................. 58 Your Clothing Shall Be Spotless at All Times................. 60 Reasons for the Korbanot ................................ 61 Admitting One’s Error ................................... 63 The Additional One-fifth .................................. 65 Tzav The Olah-offering ....................................... 69 Enthusiastically Fulfilling Hashem’s Will.................... 76 Giving Precedence to the Olah-offering..................... 82 Bringing Merit to the Public.............................. 88 The Importance of Showing Gratitude...................... 99 Acquiring Spiritual Garments............................ 106 Gems on Parashat Tzav Missing the Boat ....................................... 112 The Constant Fire ...................................... 113 Revealing the Secret .................................... 115 The Desire to Improve .................................. 117 The Connection between Tzav and Shemini................. 118 The Need for Urgency .................................. 121 Learning Torah at Night ................................ 123 Shemini Why Moshe Erected and Dismantled the Mishkan Each Day . 127 The Eighth Day ........................................ 132 The Secret in Assembling the Mishkan..................... 143 The Death of Tzaddikim ................................. 158 The Pitfalls of Overachieving............................. 168 Attaining Atonement ................................... 177 Avoiding Jealousy ...................................... 185 Aharon’s Exemplary Humility............................ 190 Bestowing Honor ....................................... 192 Exacting Judgment ..................................... 200 Aharon’s Love for Bnei Yisrael........................... 203 The Delay of the Shechinah.............................. 208 A Day of Joy ........................................... 213 The Sweet Scent of Tzaddikim........................... 223 Sanctifying Hashem’s Name.............................. 233 And Aharon Fell Silent .................................. 243 Torah and Science ..................................... 248 Gems on Parashat Shemini The Connection between Shemini, Tazria, and Metzora....... 256 The Connection between Shemini, Tazria, Metzora, and Acharei Mot............................... 257 The Death of Nadav and Avihu........................... 259 Hashem’s Joy at the Erection of the Mishkan............... 260 Serving Hashem with Self-sacrifice........................ 261 Rejoice with Trembling ................................. 262 The Reward of a Mitzvah Is Another Mitzvah............... 265 The Virtue of Silence ................................... 266 The Outstanding Humility of Moshe and Aharon............ 269 Tazria The Woman’s Role ..................................... 271 The Essence of Tumah After Birth........................ 281 Planting the Seeds for Growth in Torah.................... 289 The Connection to Pesach............................... 296 Tzara’at .............................................. 303 The Force of Habit ..................................... 305 Purity of Thought ...................................... 315 Gems on Parashat Tazria The Connection between Tazria, Metzora, and Acharei Mot . 318 A True Message ........................................ 319 The Seven Clean Days ................................... 320 Thoughts Lead to Action ................................ 322 Codes and Insights ..................................... 324 Metzora The Severity of Lashon Hara............................. 327 The Connection between Parashat Metzora and Pesach...... 336 Accepting Affliction with Love............................ 344 The Rectification for Lashon Hara........................ 351 The Purification Process of the Metzora................... 364 The Purpose of Tzara’at ................................. 371 The Connection between Parashat Metzora and Shabbat Hagadol .............................................. 373 Acharei Mot Achieving Eternal Perfection............................. 381 The Name of the Parashah.............................. 390 The Sons of Aharon .................................... 395 Coming Close to Hashem ................................ 403 Overachieving ......................................... 410 Hashem Reproves Those Whom He Loves.................. 418 Caution in Avodat Hashem.............................. 422 Considering the Consequences............................ 429 Lasting Impressions .................................... 437 Gems on Parashat Acharei Mot Marriage Protects from Sin.............................. 441 After the Death ........................................ 442 Becoming Elevated in the Service of Hashem............... 443 Kedoshim Levels in Kedushah ..................................... 445 Ways to Attain Kedushah................................ 451 Sanctify Yourself through That Which Is Permitted to You.... 459 Hashem Scrutinizes One’s Intentions...................... 468 Yisrael, in Whom I Take Glory........................... 472 The Path Leading to Kedushah........................... 477 The Connection between Honoring One’s Parents and Keeping Shabbat .............................................. 484 Admonishing with Wisdom.............................. 489 Gems on Parashat Kedoshim The Connection between Acharei Mot and Kedoshim......... 497 Kedushah versus Tumah ................................ 499 The Obligation to Honor Hashem......................... 501 The Obligation to Rebuke............................... 502 Emor Torah Is the Foundation of the World..................... 505 Progressing in Avodat Hashem and Its Rewards............ 515 Enjoining the Elders in Regard to the Minors............... 524 Serving as a Role Model ................................. 530 The Living Soul of Nature............................... 534 The Link between Shabbat and the Festivals............... 541 Becoming Partners with Hashem......................... 544 The Festival of Matzot to Hashem........................ 548 Cast upon Hashem Your Burden.......................... 555 The Significance of the Days between Pesach and Shavuot.... 561 The Festival of Matan Torah............................. 564 Rejuvenation in Avodat Hashem.......................... 568 The Clouds of Glory Symbolize Unity...................... 575 Your Departure Is Difficult for Me........................ 581 The Destructive Consequences of Anger.................... 587 The Source Determines the Outcome...................... 594 Gems on Parashat Emor The Connection between Kedoshim and Emor............... 601 Torah Scholars Are Compared to Kohanim................. 603 The Kedushah of Am Yisrael............................. 604 The Elevated Status of the Kohen Gadol................... 605 The Kohen Gadol’s Responsibility to His Father and Mother ............................................... 607 Learning Ahavat Hashem from the Kohen Gadol............ 607 Hashem Is Compared to the Kohen Gadol; Yisrael to His Wife ................................................. 610 Physical Flaws vs. Spiritual Flaws......................... 611 The Son of the Israelite Woman.......................... 613 Behar The Land Is Entrusted as a Deposit....................... 615 Har Sinai and the Mitzvah of Shemittah................... 621 Guests of Hashem ...................................... 628 A Nation That Dwells in Solitude......................... 633 It Is a Tree of Life for Those Who Grasp It................. 637 For in G-d, Hashem, Is the Strength of the Worlds........... 641 The Essence of Shemittah............................... 648 Reinforcing Kedushah ................................... 657 The Prohibition of Charging Interest...................... 664 Servants to Hashem .................................... 667 Gems on Parashat Behar The Relevance of Shemittah to Har Sinai.................. 675 A Charitable People .................................... 677 Bechukotai Humble Har Sinai ...................................... 679 Going in the Right Path ................................. 686 Reviewing Torah ....................................... 693 Delving in Torah ....................................... 701 Going in the Ways of Hashem............................ 707 Meriting Miracles ...................................... 712 Laboring in Torah ..................................... 717 Setting Fixed Times for Torah Study...................... 721 Measure for Measure ................................... 726 The Benefits of Laboring in Torah........................ 729 Rewarding Those
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