Yisrael’s roots are higher than Torah; yet, the soul in the body is connected to Torah.
Two sayings in regard to Ahavas Yisrael
- אמר רבי עקיבא זה כלל גדול בתורה
- הלל - זוהי כל התורה כולה
Rabbi Akiva – relates to the soul as found now in the body; within Toras Emes
Hillel - soul in its source higher from the limitations of the Torah - Chesed
*ואהבת יט, יח יזב
Giving charity doesn’t change the natural order, but is part of it
Lists laws of כלאים before laws of פאה
כלאים Changing the natural laws
פאה Part of the laws of charity
רמב"ם יזג
The act of Chinuch is a legitimate & important action and incumbent on every Jew
The act of a Katan can be a legitimate act; however, regarding the underage person the lack of age exempts an accomplishment or a punishment
רמב"ם יזד
The item itself is always in a prohibited state; but the life force is subject to change
Two prohibitions involved regarding fruit in the first three years of tree
- Fruit itself פריו is prohibited )איסור חפצא(
- Actions of a person לכם establishes the framework for the counting of the three years )איסור גברא( see table below
*שלש שנים יט, כג כבא
Three Sets of Time Periods for ערלה ונטע רבעי
- Rosh HaShana for Orlah – 1st of Tishrei
- Rosh HaShana for Trees – 15th of Shvat
- If planted at least 44 days in advance of 1st of Tishrei, considered a whole year
