Yisaschar Compared to a donkey; carries the load of Torah and is uplifted greatly, Rabbi Paltiel

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Vayeitzei 30:16- 18; Yisaschar Compared to a donkey; carries the load of Torah and is uplifted greatly. ישכר חמור גרם רובץ בין המשפתים. 1) Yisaschar toils in Torah day and night, 2) He is especially dedicated when it comes to Paskining a Halacha (with all the responsibility that this involves) 3) He was famous for his expertise at astronomy and keeping the Jewsih calendar, which he received Halacha LiMoshe MiSinai. 4) Then there’s the reward of the delight of Torah וירא מנוחה כי טוב ואת הארץ כי נעמה… His name has 2 שיןs and we pronounce only one of them, for various reasons (and various opinions).