Friday, March 11, 2011

Love Work & Love Shabos

How do we reconcile the Mishna that teaches us to love work with the Mitzva to Love Shabos ?

Work should be in order to help people which part of the Mitzva to love others. We should feel joy & fulfillment as we utilize our skill & creativity to assist others. Shabos teaches us why Hashem created people so that we can serve Him. Thus it connects with the work concept.
Now may be a good time for a gem of Torah study.
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Thursday, March 10, 2011

What is considered having everything ?

Gaining Wisdom , Nedarim 41a.
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Wednesday, March 9, 2011

Salt Protection

We learn from this Parsha to have salt on the table when we eat & that it serves to protect us from harm.
What is the significance of salt & why is it so powerful ?

Tosfos explains that when Jews are waiting for each other they may be without Mitzvos , thus they need the salt covenant to help protect them.
This can be explained because salt is a composite of two ingredients , each of which is poisonous by itself , but together they are beneficial.
Thus it serves as a model that we need to always unite with others to help each other grow. That is one of the great lessons from salt.
Now may be a good time for a gem of Torah study.
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Monday, March 7, 2011

How to Speak

The first Rashi in Vayikra teaches that before every time Hashem spoke to Moshe , He always began with a affectionate word.
This teaches how we should always begin our interactions with each other with words of endearment.
How are you ?
Its nice to see you !
Thank you for your eagerness to listen & connect.
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Sunday, March 6, 2011

How important ?

How significant is it to learn from others ?


It defines the persons level of Wisdom. !

Avos 4:1
Who is wise ?
One who learns from every person.
Now may be a good time for a gem of Torah study.
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