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Parshas Ki Savo

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I have not transgressed any of Your commandments, and I have not forgotten (26:13).

Why the apparent redundancy? One who does not transgress obviously has not forgotten. The Sfas Emes answers that sometimes we may perform a mitzvah only out of habit, forgetting the reason behind it. While we may fulfill the commandment, we lack the proper kavanah, intent. Therefore we declare in this verse, “I have not transgressed and I have not forgotten”; we have not only fulfilled the mitzvah, but we have also not forgotten its meaning.

Posted by Jewish Side of Babysitter at 6:06 PM

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smb · 760 weeks ago

true besides doing it, we also need kavana. Otherwise, without concentration and meaning, is like sending an empty envelope. Good reminder to work on our kavanah. When done step by step it makes a difference in lifting up our lifea
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themoddest · 760 weeks ago

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tracyann0312 · 704 weeks ago

Hi I"m just new in your blog. can I ask what was Kabana means? How can this be related to the word of wisdom of God?
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Julie Hayes · 704 weeks ago

A lot of words are new to me but as I read more of your blogs I gradually understand it little by little.
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keblon19 90p · 669 weeks ago

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abidalilliane 78p · 668 weeks ago

This is really a touching article,I think that transgressed means immortal sin am i right, reading article in your site teaches us to avoid this sins.
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deanne98 13p · 667 weeks ago

The rule of the Mitzvah should always be followed. That's why it is on our part to fully understand and implement the rules provided by God.
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Kim · 595 weeks ago

I am a vegan and so I can identify with the Jewish way of eating.

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