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#52: You Must Be Wholly Holy

#52: You Must Be Wholly Holy

R. Yitzchak Elchanan on Parashat Shofetim, Devarim/Deuteronomy 18:13

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Rabbi Isaac Elchanan Spektor (z’’l), 1817-1996

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Devarim/Deuteronomy 18:13

This verse says, “You must be perfect with your God.” What does it mean to be perfect? There are many interpretations. Rashi and several others say that it means to be wholehearted, to put one’s trust in God without fear of what the future may bring. Ramban says t…

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