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Rabbi Moshe Haber Path of the Just - Fear, Caution, and Laziness: A Fine Line 3.18.25
Chapter 9- Factors that detract from Zerizus/Alacrity Page 155 Fear, Caution, and Laziness: A Fine Line
Rabbi Haber's audio recording explores the nuanced relationship between fear, caution, and religious observance. He argues that while prudence is necessary in genuinely dangerous situations, excessive fear can be a manifestation of laziness or a hindrance to performing good deeds. Using examples like risking life for mitzvot in concentration camps and communal prayer during COVID-19, he distinguishes between legitimate concern and irrational avoidance. The Rabbi emphasizes that fear should…
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