ביאור דברי החזון איש שההלכה קובעת את המוסר | שמונה פרקים פרק ד׳ שיעור י״ח

ביאור דברי החזון איש שההלכה קובעת את המוסר | שמונה פרקים פרק ד׳ שיעור י״ח

March 6, 2026

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This episode examines the relationship between halacha and mussar through the lens of the Chazon Ish's teachings.

This shiur on Shemonah Perakim Chapter 4 examines the Rambam’s introduction to his list of character traits and addresses a fundamental tension between halacha and mussar. The Chazon Ish’s approach is analyzed through a case study of two yeshivos competing in the same neighborhood, revealing how the concept of “naval birshus haTorah” (scoundrel within Torah’s permission) is often misunderstood. The core argument challenges the modern mussar movement’s assumption that being a “good person” is defined by internal character traits independent of halacha, demonstrating instead that genuine ethical behavior requires external objective standards – specifically Torah law – to determine what is actually right and just. The discussion includes analysis of why people feel more certain about their righteousness in high-stakes situations (like million-dollar disputes) versus small ones, and why the feeling of justice doesn’t determine what truly belongs to whom. This Shiur Also On Watch on YouTube Watch on Website Read Transcript Hebrew Transcript

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