Rabbi Moshe Haber Path of the Just - Balancing the Material and Divine 6.4.26

https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/gvo267xi21erlitnq079p/The_Path_to_Holiness_Infographic.png?rlkey=sx2ac7y4ohf22hev9laj04g1d&dl=0Chapter 26- The trait of Kedusha/Holiness page 505-507The Path of Holiness: Balancing Material Pull and Divine ConnectionJun 4, 2026The provided text explores the concept of holiness, or kadusha, as an essential yet difficult spiritual state defined by distancing oneself from material dependency. Rabbi Moshe Haber explains that while Judaism does not demand extreme asceticism or celibacy, it does require disciplined self-control to resist the natural human pull toward physical indulgence and addiction. Because humans are naturally "wired" for physical gratification, the source emphasizes that true spiritual elevation cannot be achieved through personal effort alone; instead, one must initiate the struggle and then rely on Divine assistance to reach an angelic level. By maintaining a balanced, middle-of-the-road approach to worldly pleasures, a person can prevent material things from becoming emotional necessities that cause frustration when absent. Ultimately, the text presents the path to holiness as a constant battle against the pull of the physical world, where even a small amount of human effort allows God to transform a person into a highly sanctified being.https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/3cxsa54dnbv89x86rvuw3/The_Path_to_Kedusha.pdf?rlkey=hphoslkvrzqar43lncoiy87c0&dl=0