Mayanot Moment - Toldot
The relationship between Abraham and Isaac as embodiments of love and fear teaches us the proper emotional balance in our relationship with G-d. Presenter: Rabbi Levenger
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I had to listen twice to "get" this but I would just like to comment that at one point, it was a bit confusing as I thought I heard you say "love giving birth from fear" when I thought the whole point you were making was "love giving birth to fear"...in any case, the point here is that the love be the dominant trait. We need both, but I have also learned this week that the fear of Hashem "swallows up all other fears" so the fear of Hashem I think gives us our humility and strength so it is crucial. That said, I think the message given here is "avodas Hashem b'simcha" that we should serve Hashem with joy, and also realize that Hashem rejoices in us when we do His will and we therefore can (and should) rejoice with Him.