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Noam Elimelech - Parshat Ki Tisa

 

נועם אלימלך פרשת כי תשא

Original Text:

דאש שורף ואש מחמם דהיינו אם ח"ו מתנהג בכספו שלא כהוגן אז שורפתו ואם מתנהג כשורה בצדקה בלב שלם וגמלות חסדים אזי המצוה הזאת מגעת עד כסא הכבוד

Translation:

Fire has the ability to burn as well as to warm. If a person uses his money in inappropriate ways then it “burns” him but if he uses it wisely ie: to give tzedaka wholeheartedly and performs deeds of kindness, then this mitzvah reaches until the throne of glory… [translation by Gideon Aronovich]

Suggested Discussion Questions:

What other activities can "burn" us if done in excess, but "warm" us if done in moderation?
How might this relate to a discussion of sustainable energy use?

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