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Why does the Torah (תורה) promise both that we won't get sick and that Hashem (ה׳) is our healer? The shiur develops the idea that complete spiritual perfection fundamentally transforms a person's physicality, making them immune to illness through changed nature rather than healing. This represents techiyas hameisim beginning in this world through spiritual mastery over physical limitations.
This shiur explores the profound connection between spiritual elevation and physical transformation as it relates to techiyas hameisim (resurrection of the dead). The discussion begins with an analysis of the pasuk in Parshas Beshalach where Hashem (ה׳) promises that if the Jewish people observe His mitzvos properly, He will not bring upon them the illnesses of Egypt because "I am your healer." Rabbi Zweig addresses the apparent contradiction noted by Rashi (רש"י): if you won't get sick, why do you need a healer? The shiur delves into the Rambam (רמב"ם)'s understanding of spiritual progression, explaining that proper mitzvah (מצוה) observance involves multiple stages: first accepting and performing mitzvos (tishma), then internalizing their deeper meaning (v'azanta l'mitzvosav), and finally maintaining scrupulous attention to details, especially regarding chukim (statutes that don't have obvious reasons). This internalization process is crucial - it's not enough to simply perform mitzvos; one must understand how each mitzvah transforms the person performing it.
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How long must Hashem tolerate the Jewish people's rebellious behavior? A Midrash compares this to the halachic question of carrying a child holding muktze on Shabbos. The analysis reveals that rejecting Eretz Yisrael represents a deeper spiritual corruption than individual acts of avoda zara.
Sanhedrin 90b
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What did Dovid mean when he reduced the 613 mitzvos to twelve principles? The Gemara reveals that mitzvos have two dimensions: fulfilling the obligation and achieving personal completion (hashlomah). Dovid identified twelve core principles that encapsulate the essential character development aspect of all mitzvos.
