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p 51. In the Midrash, Turnus Rufus asks Rebbi Akiva if the actions of man or the actions of Hashem are greater. Only a human being can participate in the perfection of the world. The biggest tircha (difficulty) in the world of food is to make bread. We need to know how to answer the little apikorus (heretic) inside of us. Kabbalah is likened to milk and honey, since it can be very easily digested and assimilated. Specifically because we are lacking, we are able to grow and perfect ourselves. Our bechira (free choice) is most revealed in the challenges of kedushas habris (holiness of the covenant).