Vayakhel

The Purpose of a Fire

This week's Torah portion contains the prohibition against kindling a fire on Shabbos.

What does this teach us about the role of spiritual inspiration in Jewish life?

Based on Sicha of 22 Shvat, Sefer HaSichos 5749 vol. 1, pp. 225-237.

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