Mesillas Yesharim #3 (Hakdama)

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August 25 2026
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Venue: Yeshivat Kerem B'yavneh Yeshivat Kerem B'yavneh

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Collections: R' Davidson Mesillas Yesharim

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AI-Generated Summary (AI can be inaccurate. Check important information.) True service of Hashem involves continuous spiritual growth, not just intellectual achievement. Avoid the trap of intellectualism, where sharp minds neglect perfection of service for complex pursuits. Align your Torah study with your natural desires; sustainable growth comes from joy. Beware of spiritual plateaus; true service is an endless ascent, like Har Shlomo, where new summits always appear. Authentic service requires internal transformation, not just external association or passive listening. Concepts like love of God require deep investigation to be internalized. Don't dismiss seemingly simple practices like Tehillim or mussar as being for the simple-minded; they are essential paths. Torah study is a neutral energy, its impact depending on your will and mindset. Saying Tehillim is an opportunity to align your thoughts with the holy heart of Dovid Hamelech. The goal is to integrate high-level intellectual inquiry with a deep pursuit of spiritual perfection and divine pleasure.

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