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False humility can be the greatest form of arrogance.
Leprosy came as a punishment for arrogance. Cedar, which is tall and stately and symbolizes pride, taught the leper the proper way of humility. Humility and submission do not require that the body be bent over in the process; of paramount importance is inner humility and acceptance.
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Beginner
Our task is to elevate aspects of holiness found in the world.
The principal task of a Jew in this physical work is to raise up the holy fallen sparks that are in every part of Creation: inanimate, vegetable, animal and human. Humankind was created at the conclusion of Creation since he is the purpose for all the Creation, the one to repair and heal the world.
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The tall man pressed his lips together so that not even a drop of water should go in, for that wasn't in keeping with his prestige.
Tzora'at strikes a person because he lifts himself up like a cedar and
refuses to accept criticism. Therefore, he should lower himself like a hyssop
and accept admonishment, for this will lead to his healing and purification.
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