The value of awe

Hi,

"The power of awe is great; one who has wisdom but lacks awe will be irreparably harmed, for wisdom alone is repellent... but when wisdom is accompanied by awe, then that wisdom is a medicine which cannot harm."

(Rabbeinu Bechayye, Kad haKemach, Yirah)

Have a great day,
Mordechai

Appropriate awe

Hi,

"Although we are taught not to be in awe of flesh and blood, we are warned to have awe of kings, the community and Torah scholars."

(Rabbeinu Bechayye, Kad haKemach, Yirah)

Have a great day,
Mordechai

The Meaning of Light

Hi,

"It is the way of the Torah to identify all of the world's benefits as 'light'. It doesn't refer to actual light, but rather peace and quiet and dignity and health, as in Esther 8:16 - 'The Jews experienced light and joy...'"

(Rabbeinu Bechayye, Kad haKemach, Ner Chanukah)

Chag urim sameach,
Mordechai