Baal teshuva
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In
Originally, the term referred to a Jew who transgressed the
The sages said: "The place whereon the penitent stand the wholly righteous could not stand;" as if saying: "their degree is above the degree of those who ever did not sin, because it is more difficult for them to subdue their passion than for the others."[3]
In modern times, the phrase is primarily used to refer to a Jew from a non-
According to the teachings of the
Mar b. R. Ashi said: I am disqualified to judge in a scholar’s lawsuit. What is the reason? Because I love him as much as I love myself, and a person is unable to find fault with himself.[7]
For the most part, the stature and the preparation of these Tzadikim presuppose a balance that allows a peaceful coexistence even with those who have committed serious transgressions because otherwise, the intent to rage against them and, worse, to obtain advantages from them would certainly prevail.
See also
References
- ^ a b "What Is A Ba'al Teshuvah?". My Jewish Learning.
- ^ Rabbi Aaron L. Raskin. "Tzaddik — The Baal Teshuvah". Chabad.org.
- ^ "Laws of Repentance 7:4, citing Berakot, 34b. C. G." Mishneh Torah.
- ^ Levin, Sala (4 March 2016). "Jewish Word: Baal Teshuvah". Moment Magazine.
- ^ Dana Kessler (11 December 2018). "'Baal Teshuvah': The Next Generation". Tablet.
- ^ Levin, Sala (4 March 2016). "Jewish Word: Baal Teshuvah". Moment Magazine.
- ^ Finkel, Avraham Yaakov. Ein Yaakov Jason Aronson, Inc (p. 116)
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