The Yetzer Hara’s Calls

Cultures create and define “ambience” to finesse the ta’avah they wish to express.  Reb Elazar Dordaya’s teshuvah came only when the ambience of the transgression was destroyed.   Definition of kedusha and its contrast with ambience.  Discussion of ‘acquiring Olom HaBa in one moment.’

The yetzer hara can absurdly seduce a person to act as he pleases, with thepromise that when he eventually repents, all the sins will be transformed intomerits.  The interplay of environment in the cycle of aveirah goreres aveirah.

Citations: This shiur references the Biur HaGra on Mishlei.