Ahava and Yira-- Love and Awe, these two midos are both elemental to Yiddishkeit. Yet, at times they can seem contradictory or חס ושלום incompatible. The key to a balanced Ahava-Yira relationship will emerge from a syncretic study, connecting Matan Torah back to the formative stage of Yiddishkeit in the days of the Avos.

Ahava and Yira-- Love and Awe, these two midos are both elemental to Yiddishkeit. Yet, at times they can seem contradictory or חס ושלום incompatible. The key to a balanced Ahava-Yira relationship will emerge from a syncretic study, connecting Matan Torah back to the formative stage of Yiddishkeit in the days of the Avos.

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Ahava and Yira-- Love and Awe, these two midos are both elemental to Yiddishkeit. Yet, at times they can seem contradictory or חס ושלום incompatible. The key to a balanced Ahava-Yira relationship will emerge from a syncretic study, connecting Matan Torah back to the formative stage of Yiddishkeit in the days of the Avos.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

Yisro: Is Torah Divine Legislation or Divine Love?

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Rabbi Yonah Sklare is a Rosh Kollel and Magid Shiur in Baltimore, MD. He lectures at numerous local institutions, including Women’s Institute of Torah Seminary, communities across the USA and online. He received semichah and his PhD in Talmudic Law from Ner Israel Rabbinical College.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Rabbi Sklare’s refreshing ability to bring Torah to life through exploration and creativity has attracted a diverse and beloved following, from renowned talmidei chachamim to those just beginning their Torah learning journey. His work can be found at rabbisklare.com.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

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    Rabbi Yonah Sklare is a Rosh Kollel and Magid Shiur in Baltimore, MD. He lectures at numerous local institutions, including Women’s Institute of Torah Seminary, communities across the USA and online. He received semichah and his PhD in Talmudic Law from Ner Israel Rabbinical College.   Rabbi Sklare’s refreshing ability to bring Torah to life through exploration and creativity has attracted a diverse and beloved following, from renowned talmidei chachamim to those just beginning their Torah learning journey. His work can be found at rabbisklare.com.    

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