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How can the Aron symbolize inner-outer unity when it has wood between its gold coverings? The shiur explains that 'Na'aseh v'Nishma' means understanding comes through doing, not separate study. True spiritual change begins with perfecting our external actions, which then transforms our inner feelings - not the reverse.
This shiur examines a profound question about the Gemara (גמרא) in Yoma 72b, which derives from the construction of the Aron that a talmid chacham must have his inside match his outside (tocho k'baro). The Aron was constructed with gold coverings inside and out, but with wood in the middle - so how can it symbolize perfect unity between inner and outer aspects? The answer emerges through analyzing the famous declaration of 'Na'aseh v'Nishma' at Matan Torah (תורה). Rather than meaning 'we will do and then understand,' the correct translation is 'we will do and it will be understood' - meaning that understanding comes through the doing itself, not through separate study. This represents the highest level of commitment, surpassing even 'whatever God says, we will do,' because it expresses faith that the mitzvos are self-validating through performance.
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Yoma 72b
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