Hedonism

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  1. Idolatry and Hedonism

    Haftarot: Shemot

    Rabbi Mosheh Lichtenstein

    The first part of the haftara discusses the idolatry practiced by Bnei Yisrael, while the second half claims that the greater sin of the nation is hedonism.

  2. "Because They Sold The Righteous For Silver"

    Haftarot: Vayeshev

    Rabbi Mosheh Lichtenstein

    The nation turns to idolatry for two reasons: seeking spirituality and seeking pleasure. Amos rebukes the nation for their hedonism, and explains that the flaws in interpersonal relationships are also a flaw in our relationship with God.