Venue: Young Israel of Oceanside Young Israel of Oceanside

Parsha:

Ki Tavo 

Collections: R' Jonathan Muskat Drashot

Description

Many of us feel so much pride after Israel's stunning tactical success against Hezbollah last week. What is the Torah's view on feeling pride for our accomplishments? Vidui maasrot according to Rav Kook teaches us that it is sometimes appropriate to feel pride for our accomplishments, but this mitzvah follows the mitzvah of mikra bikurim, the obligation to express gratitude, but pride for our accomplishments must follow and be grounded in gratitude.