CONTENT HIGHLIGHT
- Three mitzvahs, one concept of the uniqueness of the Jews
- The avodah of “sanctify yourself in permitted matters” effects the future redemption
- Ahavas Yisrael should be treated like a business opportunity
קדושים תהיו א
When trees (or people) are connected to its source, then cannot be nullified
ערלה ג
The fifth year is the ultimate in the life of the tree; give G-d His livelihood
להוסיף זא
Word או teaches if one does both prohibited acts, then obligated two sin offerings
*אוב או ידעוני זב
“Acharei” indicates not to be satisfied with raising one’s level, since another, higher level exists
“Kedoshim” one can reach to holiness without limits
קדושים תהיו יב
Stealing is an action with continuing consequences until one repays; similar to idol worship
Bad actions that continue to have bad effects
סיום למס' סנהדרין יזא
Two sayings in Ahavas Yisrael: Rabbi Akiva & Hillel
*ואהבת יזב
Lists laws of כלאים before the laws of פאה
רמב"ם יזג
Act of a Katan can be legitimate acts; regarding the person - the lack of age exempts an accomplishment or a punishment
רמב"ם יזד
Two prohibitions in the first three years of the fruit; fruit itself is prohibited, and a person is restricted from the fruit
Both parts have an effect on the counting period
*שלש שנים כבא
The fifth year produces an “add on” as a reward and purpose of the first four years
*להוסיף כבב
The verse prohibits giving “inappropriate advice” even if such advice doesn’t harm the other, but is in one’s self-interest
*ולפני עור כזא
Use of false measures is an attempt to “dress-up” the act of theft as an act of honesty; similar to the actions of the Egyptians
רמב"ם זכב
Unique explanation of how robbery is like murder
רמב"ם לבא
One should save the life of another even to endanger oneself
*לא תעמוד על דם רעך לבב
Concept of awe of the Mikdash contains many elements
רמב"ם לז
