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More on procrastination in hashkafah
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Shiur #84 in Rav Aharon Kahn’s Hashkafah Series Based on Mishlei with Biur HaGra. Content Description: Mishlei verse 3:28.  The danger of pushing off obligations and opportunities that only arise infrequently.   If it was possible to learn today, but you put it off till tomorrow, tomorrow’s extra learning does not make up for it, since […]
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Procrastination in Halacha and Hashkafah
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Shiur #83 in Rav Aharon Kahn’s Hashkafah Series Based on Mishlei with Biur HaGra. Content Description: Mishlei verse 3:28. Taking advantage of moments of inspiration and making sure they become materialized. Requirement to pay a worker, and a lender, on time. Discussion of the relationship of the prohibition MiDivrei Sofrim of "Lech VaShuv", to the Biblical prohibition of "Lo Salin Pe'ulas Sachir." Lo Salin is a halacha of paying in a prompt manner. Lech VaShuv is a halacha of oshek - you are illegally holding the other's money, it is a violation of theft. Lo Salin is not yet a halacha of theft - you fully intend to pay later. The danger of a worldview whose structure is based upon delaying learning Torah. Citations: Besides the commentaries related to Mishlei, the following sources are also referenced in this shiur: Sefer Magen Avos leHaRashbatz 2:4, found in the source packets on pages 1-2, and Pele Yo'etz, erech d'chiah, found in the source packets on pages 2-3.
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Continuation of the discussion of preventing another from enjoying good.
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Shiur #82 in Rav Aharon Kahn’s Hashkafah Series Based on Mishlei with Biur HaGra. Content Description: Mishlei verse 3:27. Further examples of the halachic application of "al timna tov" - the prohibition of needlessly withholding kindness from others. Discussion of the importance of having lofty goals, of having great aspirations, and the dangers of putting mental mechitzos between myself and the more righteous Jew. Discussion of the meaning of a siyum masechta. The episode of Shlomo HaMelech ruling on the identity of the mother of the disputed child and its connection to this verse of "al timna tov." Citations: The following sources are referenced in this shiur: Rambam Hilchos S'chirus 5:5, found in the source packets on page 1, and Teshuvas Meishiv Davar, 2nd chelek, 92nd siman, found in the source packets on pages 1-2, and Ha'amek Sha'alah, she'iltah 171, found in the source packets on pages 3-4 (beginning at the bottom left of page 3, at VeYesh LiHavi Ra'ayah.)
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Those Who Prevent the “Good” from Others
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Shiur #81 in Rav Aharon Kahn’s Hashkafah Series Based on Mishlei with Biur HaGra. Content Description: Mishlei verse 3:27. Holding back good from others - whether its Torah, or other merits. The importance of paying attention to the recitation of the misheberach for the ill. The importance of being open-handed when sharing or giving costs you nothing and the other will benefit. Citations: The following sources are referenced in this shiur: Medrash Shmuel al Avos, 5th chapter, 16th Mishnah, found in the source packets on page 1, and Pele Yoetz, erech m'niah, found in the source packets on page 1, and Gemara Baba Kama 81b, found in the source packets on page 2.
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The Rabbeinu Yonah on Bitachon
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Shiur #80 in Rav Aharon Kahn’s Hashkafah Series Based on Mishlei with Biur HaGra. Content Description: Bitachon is feeling connected to Hashem. Knowledge of Hashem's presence gives us strength and inspiration to pursue greater yiras Hashem, emunah and avodas Hashem. Bitachon of Klal Yisroel that Hashem can do anything, and that Moshiach and geulah will indeed arrive. Insights into the haftarah of Nachamu, and why it focuses on Hashem's capacity. Living life with Hashem, versus just "keeping mitzvos." Citations: The following source is referenced in this shiur: Rabbeinu Yonah Mishlei 3:26, found in the source packets on pages 1-5.
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Continuation of the Ramban’s presentation of emunah and bitachon
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Shiur #79 in Rav Aharon Kahn’s Hashkafah Series Based on Mishlei with Biur HaGra. Content Description: Bitachon as trust in Hashem that He will assist you to perform mitzvos. The spiritual danger of assuming that one's prayers must be answered in the affirmative, in the short term. The importance of the existence of forgiveness for ensuring yiras Hashem. Discussion of the importance of hishtadlus for livelihood. Citations: The following source is referenced in this shiur: The Ramban's Sefer HaEmunah viHaBitachon, found in the source packets on pages 1-3.
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The Ramban’s presentation of emunah and bitachon
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Shiur #78 in Rav Aharon Kahn’s Hashkafah Series Based on Mishlei with Biur HaGra. Content Description: The Ramban's sefer HaEmunah viHaBitachon. Definition of emunah and bitachon, and the relationship between the two. Bitachon and having sullied one's record with sin. Bitachon and possible exhaustion of merits. Analysis of Yaakov Avinu's concerns about his ability to enjoy Hashem's promise made earlier to him. The nature of Yaakov's fear and preparations when Esav approached with his armed men. Citations: The following source is referenced in this shiur: The Ramban's Sefer HaEmunah viHaBitachon, 1st chapter, which is found in the source packets on pages 1-3.
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The two-faced yetzer hara, and what’s needed to vanquish it
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Shiur #77 in Rav Aharon Kahn’s Hashkafah Series Based on Mishlei with Biur HaGra. Content Description: Mishlei verses 3:21-26. Brief discussion of valuable chein and useless chein. Importance of taking into account how people view your conduct. The yetzer hara's co-opting of mitzvah-performance in order to further the agenda of aveirah. Torah gives both strength and protection. Insights into Yaakov Avinu's efforts to overcome his yetzer hara through learning Torah, and his impression of his degree of success, as evidenced in his confrontation with Eliphaz. Citations: Besides the commentaries related to Mishlei, the following source is also referenced in this shiur: Pri Tzaddik, Bereishis Parshas VaYeytse, 2nd os, found in the source packets on pages 2-5.
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Maintenance of the world, post-churban
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Shiur #76 in Rav Aharon Kahn’s Hashkafah Series Based on Mishlei with Biur HaGra. Content Description: Discussion of what keeps the world intact after the destruction of the Bais HaMikdosh. The importance of understanding that we are missing something central to our lives. Missing the Mikdash and Moshiach means missing our proper relationship with Torah and Hashem. Insight into "lishu-as'chah kivinu kol ha-yom." Parallel of din, emes and shalom to chochmah, binah and da'as, and the physical manifestations caused by their deterioration. Further parallel to Torah, avodah and gemilus chasodim. The multitudes of Jews together must create the merit to sustain the world, and the achievements of spectacular individuals do not suffice. Citations: The following sources are referenced in this shiur: Gemara Sotah 49a with Rashi, found in the source packets on page 1, and Keren Orah Sotah 49a, found in the source packets on pages 1-3, and Rabbeinu BaChaye Parshas Terumah, found in the source packets on page 4.
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Marrying a woman for her money or looks
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Shiur #75 in Rav Aharon Kahn’s Hashkafah Series Based on Mishlei with Biur HaGra. Content Description: Insight into the importance of attaining a high valuation of Torah from a young age. The vision of Klal Yisroel, that the ideal occupation of males is to be learning Torah, must be shared by both men and women in order for the males to succeed. The problem of marrying a woman purely for her money or looks. Discussion of hybrid intent. Citations: Besides the commentaries related to Mishlei, the following sources are also referenced in this shiur: Rambam Hilchos Issurei Biah 21:32, found in the source packets on page 1, and Aruch HaShulchan Even HaEzer 2:1, found in the source packets on page 1, and Teshuvas Yabia Omer 6th chelek, Even HaEzer, 14th siman, 8th os, found in the source packets on pages 1-4.
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