Book Of Exodus - What Is Waiting For Us In 2019

3 Jan 2019 · 169 min
2:49:00

In this concluding segment of Mike Kushevsky’s 2019 sermon titled “Book Of Exodus – What Is Waiting For Us In 2019,” the speaker delves into a heated debate over the interplay between halachic rulings and kabbalistic customs, using the practice of netilat yadayim (ritual hand‑washing) as a case study. He argues that while the Zohar, attributed to Rabbi Shimon bar Yochai, prescribes certain mystical stringencies (e.g., performing four separate immersions), the authoritative legal codes—Shulchan Aruch, Rema, Rambam—often provide more lenient or different guidelines. The speaker stresses that adherence to the established halachic framework should take precedence, warning that uncritical adoption of mystical practices can lead to contradictions with Jewish law. He references prominent scholars, discusses the historical development of these customs, and critiques modern trends that blend tradition with personal innovation. The broader sermon ties these tensions back to the Exodus narrative, urging listeners to seek spiritual liberation in 2019 by returning to authentic, law‑based practice while remaining aware of mystical insights.

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