Friday, November 27, 2009

When to Speak

What is the connection between one who speaks out of turn & a guest who invites another guest without permission ?

Mishlei 18:13
Explains

One who speaks before paying attention it is foolish & shameful.


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Now may be a good time for a gem of Torah study.
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Tuesday, November 24, 2009

Lessons from an Ocean Liner

The Medroshim bring 4 lessons for how to excel in studying Torah that we learn from a boat -

- In order to excel one should at times go far away to study.

- Go to other Rebbi s also to study.
- In different places you may discover great Torah treasures

- there is a concept that Torah insights maybe limited in some places but abundant in other places.
Now may be a good time for a gem of Torah study.
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Monday, November 23, 2009

Time to Prepare

Why did Yaakov seem to take a detour ?

His parents told him to go get married but he went to study Torah first. ?

One explanation is because the Talmud says - study Torah & then get married. Thus he was listening to them by preparing for marriage with his studies.
Now may be a good time for a gem of Torah study.
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Sunday, November 22, 2009

Avoid Lazy Bread

Do not eat idle bread - Mishlei 31 :27.

What is that ?

The Vilna Gaon explains
If it is not prepared properly !

This is compared to Torah Study. If one only learns superficially with laziness. One must toil to plumb the depth of his learning with clarity.
Now may be a good time for a gem of Torah study.
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