Sunday, January 29, 2012
Getting Excited
Mishna Brurah 51:17 , says that we should say the song daily with Joy !
As if we just crossed the ocean.
And we gain forgiveness for our sins.
What a grand opportunity. !
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How to Sponsor
The miracle , Mann food program for 40 years was sponsored by the merits of Moshe Rabenu. What was his secret ?
We learn in Avos 3:6 , One who accepts upon himself the yoke of Torah. ..
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Wednesday, January 25, 2012
16 Verses
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Tuesday, January 24, 2012
No Barking
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Sunday, January 22, 2012
Setting an Appointment
We learn from here to always give an approximate time.
Train your tongue to say - I don't know. Brochos 4a.
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Thursday, January 19, 2012
Fw: Learning Booklet
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Monday, January 16, 2012
Our Mission Statement
So that they shall serve Me.
8:16
All that we do should be devoted to this purpose !
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Saturday, January 14, 2012
First 3
One of the lessons is because Moshe had a greater obligation of gratitude to the water & the earth.
This serves to remind us to thank Hashem for the water which pours out of the faucets when we use them. And to be thankful that you are standing on solid ground as you are reading this dvar Torah.
Thank You Hashem for the earth & the water.
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Wednesday, January 11, 2012
Why was Moshe chosen ?
He went out to see the plight of his brethren.
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Tuesday, January 10, 2012
Fw: Good morning
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Saturday, January 7, 2012
Most Famous Donkey
Rashi 4:20 says it had 2 riders already & the third will be Moshiach.
What is the connection of these 3 ?
The second most famous donkey maybe the one that spoke.
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Wednesday, January 4, 2012
Fw: Respect booklet
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Monday, January 2, 2012
Avoid Rushing
Reuven lost his firstborn rights , to be the Kohen & royalty. !!!
We learn how important it is ti THINK things over well.
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Sunday, January 1, 2012
Extending ones Life
Because he said - I will supply you all with food.
He should have said
With Hashems help I will do it.
We learn to always connect to the Source. !
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Thursday, December 29, 2011
How to Approach
We learn how to prepare ourselves to deal with situations. The gentle way , the prayerful method , the thinking - how can I get through ?
As we learn in Mishlei , with understanding we can succeed.
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Tuesday, December 27, 2011
The Secret
The Talmud , Brochos Daf 20a , tells how -
When you give your all for Kidush Hashem -
Measure for measure - Hashem does more for you !
Message of Chanuka
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Wednesday, December 21, 2011
358 = 358
The 4 letters of the word Moshiach is also 358.
The obvious connection is that we spin to thank for the miracles & to pray for miracles again.
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Monday, December 19, 2011
How Few ?
How many ?
Rashi , Dvarim 33: 10 ,
12 sons of Chashmenoi & Elozer
Fought against many tens of thousands.
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Sunday, December 18, 2011
Chanuka Gift
The book -
The ketores & its Blessings
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Why ?
To teach us that when you have enough to get started don't worry about the rest.
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Friday, December 16, 2011
Where does it say ?
A. 4 places in the Talmud -
In Brochos , Kesubos , Minachos &
Bechoros.
Ishto kegufo.
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Monday, December 12, 2011
Fw: Question of lIfe
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Saturday, December 10, 2011
The Water Metaphor
It is a universal solvent , which can flow all over , nourish everything & pierce through , even stone. And like water , it can become stagnant & even poisonous if it is not allowed to flow freely.
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Friday, December 9, 2011
Not Alone
One of the lessons from this is
It is not good for a person to be alone.
This is one of the fundamental purposes of the Mitzva to get married , to acquire friends & to accept upon oneself a mentor for guidance.
Koheles sums up -
Two are better than one.
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Wednesday, December 7, 2011
Roses are Red
Rashi , Tehilim 45 , explains :
Sages are compared to Roses - they are gentle , beautiful & full of good deeds as Roses.
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Tuesday, December 6, 2011
Greatest Career Move
It elevated him to the highest of levels. !
Who got him to go ?
One of his best enemies - aisov.
Thus we see an example of Gam zu Ltovah ! !
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Sunday, December 4, 2011
Divide it up.
32:9.
A person should always divide his money into 3 portions.
1/3 real estate
1/3 merchandise &
1/3 available funds for sudden opportunities. Bava Metzia 42 a.
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Thursday, December 1, 2011
Focus , clarity & Action
This teaches us the principle -
On the path one is determined to go , Hashem will lead him.
When you go with clarity , focus & action , Hashem will make it happen. !
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Monday, November 28, 2011
Greatest Prayers
That we should not be poor ,
Not a leper ,
Not blind ,
& to have children.
See the last Tosfos in Nedorim 64b.
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Sunday, November 27, 2011
Name Lessons
1 - Hashem sees everything
2- Hashem hears all !
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Monday, November 21, 2011
Drinking Milk
The Talmud brings many sources including the Torah's reference to Eretz Yisroel as the land flowing with Milk & honey !
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Sunday, November 20, 2011
Which Comes First ?
The Talmud teaches - that Hashem wants to grant us the gift of Prayer. Thus He sends us challenges to motivate us to more & better Prayer.
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