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The Vilna Gaon

But something comes before the eyes to determine one’s behavior, and that’s the heart. There is a control mechanism that precedes the superficial action of mere looking. Indeed, while lust is caused by the eyes, the heart has the first say in how to proceed.

Fear and beauty are two realms that split this world. Rosh Hashanah is a combination of both these ideals – a time of splendor through Malchut but also a time of judgment. Fusing the two together is our spiritual challenge.


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Steven Genack is the author of the forthcoming “Articles, Anecdotes and Insights: Genack/Genechovsky Torah” (Gefen). He is the founder and editor of the website Aish Haolam (www.aishhaolam.com).