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==Who are we?== | ==Who are we?== | ||
<p style="text-indent: 2em">The founder and editors of the site are students or graduates of Yeshiva University. Another great website that we started years before this one is | <p style="text-indent: 2em">The founder and editors of the site are students or graduates of Yeshiva University. Another great website that we started years before this one is www.Berachot.org. My brothers and I came up with this idea a few years ago. At first, we thought it was impossible to organize and translate all of the halacha but thought perhaps it would be possible if it's done slowly and with the help of others. By the way, every edit or comment is greatly appreciated.</p> | ||
<p style="text-indent: 2em"> In general, the site is meant to cater to Orthodox Jews of all types and minhagim. Therefore, irrelevant of my background, I'm happy to to include as many Orthodox opinions as possible. However, as the site is growing and isn't finished it's very possible that a particular opinion on a particular subject was missed.</p> | <p style="text-indent: 2em"> In general, the site is meant to cater to Orthodox Jews of all types and minhagim. Therefore, irrelevant of my background, I'm happy to to include as many Orthodox opinions as possible. However, as the site is growing and isn't finished it's very possible that a particular opinion on a particular subject was missed.</p> | ||
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==Attitude towards halacha== | ==Attitude towards halacha== | ||
===Uncompromising attitude === | ===Uncompromising attitude === | ||
Even if there’s difficulties it's crucial to realize one’s shortcomings and at the same time view the halacha | Even if there’s difficulties it's crucial to realize one’s shortcomings and at the same time view the halacha with great esteem. Chazal teach us that Hashem doesn't challenge a person except within his abilities and he's only expected to excel using his abilities. A God-fearing Jew should continuously work to try to achieve an uncompromising attitude towards Halacha even if the road to observance is difficult and long. | ||
===Don’t despair=== | ===Don’t despair=== | ||
If one realizes that one has made a mistake, no matter how bad it may be and no matter the length of time one has been erring don't despair because everyone sins and everyone can repent and be forgiven completely. | If one realizes that one has made a mistake, no matter how bad it may be and no matter the length of time one has been erring don't despair because everyone sins and everyone can repent and be forgiven completely. One shouldn't dismiss a halacha as impractical or archaic, rather with humility one should investigate how it properly applies to his life and see how best to observe that halacha. For this, it is important to have a rabbi as a religious rode model. | ||
===Catharsis=== | ===Catharsis=== | ||
A person can be inspired to follow halacha precisely because it seems to be overwhelming and it challenges man to overcome one's natural instinct and follow the will of the Creator. | |||
===Spirituality=== | ===Spirituality=== | ||
We don’t serve Shulchan Aruch, we serve Hashem. One's intent should always be focused on serving Hashem's will and bringing | We don’t serve Shulchan Aruch, we serve Hashem. One's intent should always be focused on serving Hashem's will and bringing oneself closer to Him in a spiritual sense. | ||
