tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-480763369736326403.post7968770079080076743..comments2023-06-08T18:12:39.596-04:00Comments on Water Over Rocks: This and ThatAndy Bachmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12793260246107995501noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-480763369736326403.post-87539094772348432872011-08-14T09:57:40.231-04:002011-08-14T09:57:40.231-04:00Nicely stated!
Back in 2008, I gave a d'var w...Nicely stated!<br /><br />Back in 2008, I gave a d'var which said (in part): <br /><br />"I don’t think it’s so extreme an idea that our adherence to the mitzvot has an impact on the physical world around us. It just may take a little more thought. I believe that passage appears in the portion named “Ekev” (as a result of) for a reason. If I accept that everything happens as a result of what came before it; and if I accept that in the same portion we are told to be thoughtful and thankful about our consumption, THEN I find my key to understanding Shema paragraph 2.<br /><br />If we continue to shove resources into the gaping maw of our society without regard for whether we need it or not then we not only use what may be difficult to replace but we also pollute – spiritually and physically – whatever is left over. If we observe the commandments – the ones that deal with respect and love and fair use – when we consume stuff and interact with others then blessings will flow. And if we don’t, they won’t. It is we ourselves who are handing out the reward or punishment mentioned in the Shema."<br /><br />You can read the rest here:<br />http://www.edibletorah.com/2009/08/02/dvar-ekev-2008/EdibleTorahhttp://www.edibletorah.comnoreply@blogger.com