A Life of Principle: Rabbi Samson Raphael Hirsch's Lasting Teachings on Ethical Excellence and Torah Living

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Embark on a historical odyssey with us as we uncover the remarkable life of Rabbi Samson Raphael Hirsch, the revered architect of the Torah im Derech Eretz philosophy. Revered for his profound insights and monumental works like "Horeb" and "The Nineteen Letters," Rabbi Hirsch's story is not just one of scholarship but also one of unwavering ethical standards, particularly in financial integrity. His legacy as a paragon of honesty lives on, exemplified by a poignant episode from the dusk of his life when he instructed his family with meticulous care about handling his remuneration – a testament to a life where every detail was in service to a higher calling.

During this podcast, we honor the depth of Rabbi Hirsch's character by delving into tales that showcase his precision in thought and action, especially in areas he felt were often overlooked, like the ethical dimensions of business as expressed in Jewish law. The narrative of that fateful New Year's Eve of 1888 serves as a window into the soul of a man whose dedication to Torah values was unwavering, inspiring us to reflect on our conduct and aspirations. Join us to celebrate the enduring impact of a Torah giant whose teachings continue to guide and influence lives dedicated to spiritual growth and exceptional moral clarity.

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Don't you just love it when a plan comes together.

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And listen here how it all worked out for this Torah giant and towering Torah luminary on the evening of December 31st 1888.

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Now you must definitely know this rabbi by name and probably by that famous portrait of his of him.

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You may know of him by his hallmark translation and explanation of the Chumash, or by his great work, horeb 19 letters, or his famous articles and the Jewish newspaper of the time.

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In case you haven't discovered the name of this great rabbi, he goes by Rabbi Samson, raphael Hirsch or of Shemshin.

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Of Raphael Hirsch, a chief rabbi, leader of the Jews of Germany, who fought assimilation tooth and nail, and the great founder of Torah Imderek Eritz philosophy.

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Now, what you may not know about Raphael Hirsch is how he was so exacting and precise in his finances.

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He lamented once how it's a shame that the Torah divided up all the sections of Shulchan Aarich into separate categories and that we only learn Aarichayim, maybe parts of others, but Khoshan Mishpa and the laws of money we don't know as well.

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And of Hirsch, when he was in his 80s and 1888, he left over in his tzava and was tell his family while he was sick in his final months that please return the payment that I will receive for being a rub here in Germany, because the Shul pays us every single quarter and if I am to pass away before the end of the quarter then we will be taking money unlawfully.

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Make sure to return it.

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Sure enough, hirsch was on the evening, erev Shabbat's Partius of Eira, and he passed away.

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They looked at their clocks and they noticed that it was exactly December 31st According to some accounts it was actually right as the clock struck midnight where there would be no issues of Khoshan Mishpa With.

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So, in the array of Ya'aseh Hashem performs the wants of those that fear him.

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R'pshamshin, r'foil, hirsch, z'chreinel of R'cha, a towering Torah giant that put Torah and Mitzvahs on the offense and constantly would preach the importance of Halachah, following in business matters and meticulous finance keeping.

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