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Steven Brizel's avatar

Great essay ! RHS always iszfonf if saying that the real focus of Ellul the Yamim Noraim and Sukkos is to be Lifnei HaShem which as you point out quoting R D AJ Twersky ZL ZA requires us to work at Avodas HaShem

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Chaim Goldberg's avatar

Thanks for the feedback and he'ara!

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Albert Hasson's avatar

I enjoyed the broad range of works he cited in his discussion and the open mindedness of his attitude toward this subject. Doesn't the Torah have a simple attitude towards happiness--ואכלת ושבעת וברכת את ה אלוהיך

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Chaim Goldberg's avatar

I guess I was a bit vague on the identity of the author, but just to clarify, it's me :)

As for ואכלת ושבעת, well...now I know to order you a steak for your next birthday!

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Albert Hasson's avatar

Great insights. Thanks

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