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Collections: Rabbi Weinberger: Living The Derech Of The Ba'al Shem Tov

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P. 33. A person with chochmah (wisdom) has a greater chance to determine the root cause of the matter. Someone who tends more to the side of binah (understanding) is concerned with the details and how exactly to make things function and work out. Whereas chochmah is more concerned with quality and effort, binah cares more about quantity and detail. Zeroing in on the main point. What is it that impresses a person - a shul with 500 members, 350 of whom are talking during davening, or a shtiebl with 20 members, all of whom are deeply engrossed in their tefilah (prayer). Although the chochom (wise person) has deep insight and wisdom, he might lack the tools (binah) to implement the detailed plan. The importance of joining the forces of wisdom and understanding - deep insight and ability to execute. When chochmah and binah clash in chavrusah (partnership) learning.