Questions for Discussion
1. How do the first two books of the Five Books of Moses represent the difference between the “subject” and the “object” of G‑d’s plan?
2. What is the primary purpose of performing commandments? Why are the commandments physical actions per se?
3. What is the difference between “spiritual,” “physical” and “G‑dly”? How does this explain why G‑d’s purpose for creation is on earth, not in heaven?

Further Reading:

Texts Cited
Exodus 25:8
Essays
Sparks
The Chase
The Physical World According to Rabbi Schneur Zalman of Liadi
Real Estate