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Great Secret

One of the great secrets of success in life -

Fortunate is one who
Trains himself to
IGNORE insults.
He will be saved from a hundred evils. Sanhedrin 7a , 5 lines past the wide lines.
Rashi says - he just keeps quiet.
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The Heel Message

Why is this Sedra named after the heel , is that such an important part of the body ?

It may not be most important but it does hold up & support the whole body !!
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An answer

The connection of the 3 Brochos of Birkas hamazon is that eating is like putting fuel in the tank but then where do you go ?
We link the thanks for food to serving Hashem with Torah & yerusholayim so that we show the purpose of eating is to serve Hashem. Its all one entity.
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Food for Thought

Why is the Mitzva to recite the Blessings after a meal only considered as one Torah Mitzva if the first 3 blessings are considered Torah Obligations ???
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Mitzva Count

There are 8 Mitzvos in Parshas Ekev -
2 to avoid the negative
- such as gold & silver of an idol
Or things that were sacrificed for idols.

6 to come close to Hashem

- Bless Hashem after eating

- Love converts who love Him.
- Fear Him.
- Pray to Him.
- Cling to Torah Sages who love Him.
- avoid Swearing , but if necessary only in His name.
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