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Piska Alef: Definition - for the sake of increasing Divine Good in the world through myself and my surroundings.
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2) Piskaâot Bet+Gimmel: Recognizing this attitude in detailed halachot, and not just in spiritual ideas.
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3) Piskah Daled-Vav: The 2-directional influence of an individual Jewâs Torah Learning, and the spiritual well-being of the entire Jewish People.
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4) Piska Zayin: Whatâs the primary point that, if understood, can enable us to adopt this type of âlishmaâ attitude?
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