Godly Goodness- Ekev- The Parshah On Fire

From R Hillel Eisenberg: ShiurBank by R Hillel Eisenberg.

• Published: Thu, 14 Aug 2025 17:00:00 GMT
• Duration: 15:58
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There is an Amoraic Statement that seems bizzarre. It is "man doesn't sin unless a wave of stupidity overcomes him" (Sotah 3a). Whats strange is that this doesn't seem to be the case. Don't most people sin because they are tempted by it? Gossiping about a competitor isn't stupid. It might be mean and selfish but it's not stupid? So what does the Gemara mean? The answer might surprise you.

Series: The Parshah on Fire

Speaker: Rabbi Hillel Eisenberg

Date: 2025-08-14