Our words can be based on wisdom & truth or on illusions which leads to loshon hora.
The Talmud teaches us that in the Aleph Beis , the letter Ayin comes before the Peh to remind us to always See the truth first , before speaking the wrong way.
One example is how the evil inclination tries to persuade us that we are phonies & frauds , while the truth is we do have challenges , but we should be sincere & try to do our best to strive to serve Hashem & improve ourselves slowly but surely.
The Torah truth is that the voice that calls you a fraud is the real fraud - a form of Loshon Hora.
Every word we say needs to be Kosher , each step is part of our growth process.
Now may be a good time for a gem of Torah study.
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Friday, July 2, 2010
Thursday, July 1, 2010
Thinking & Speaking Words -30
Hashem created us with two distinct modes or steps for us to communicate with others. We think with ideas that may flow through our minds in a creative fashion.
But then before we speak , we are obligated to edit & sift through the material. We need to sort out what to say & what to discard without mention. We must learn to pay attention to many Torah guidelines to fine tune & polish our words so that they are sin free. The delete button has to be used again & again to comply with all of technical details that are essential.
The results will be deeply rewarding as we learn the healthy balance to produce word masterpieces.
The mouth is one of the greatest instruments that Hashem created for us & we must learn how to play it right. Our true potential is incredible & the Chofetz Chaims Sefer teaches us how to play as a true master.
Now may be a good time for a gem of Torah study.
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But then before we speak , we are obligated to edit & sift through the material. We need to sort out what to say & what to discard without mention. We must learn to pay attention to many Torah guidelines to fine tune & polish our words so that they are sin free. The delete button has to be used again & again to comply with all of technical details that are essential.
The results will be deeply rewarding as we learn the healthy balance to produce word masterpieces.
The mouth is one of the greatest instruments that Hashem created for us & we must learn how to play it right. Our true potential is incredible & the Chofetz Chaims Sefer teaches us how to play as a true master.
Now may be a good time for a gem of Torah study.
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The Desire for Life - 29
People may wonder , how can I discover my passion in life ?
The first step is
Guard your tongue
The way we speak - brings one greater life or depletes ones energy.
The first step is
Guard your tongue
The way we speak - brings one greater life or depletes ones energy.
Every word we say is important because it develops who we become.
Now may be a good time for a gem of Torah study.
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Wednesday, June 30, 2010
Loving our Days -28
The verse in Tehilim has 3 parts - * who desires life
* loves days
* to see good. ?
* loves days
* to see good. ?
We have a goal to enjoy our days. To be excited. To focus on our purpose so that we have the right attitude. We should be inspired to want to get up in the morning for a day of service to Hashem.
This carries over to everything we do - Love your Work - Avos 1:10.
Would you not be delighted in the work you do , if you knew that Hashem is asking you to do it ?
If necessary you may need to reinvent what you do to enjoy it more.
All that you can be done for the right reasons - for the sake of Heaven.
Now may be a good time for a gem of Torah study.
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Seeing Good - 27
We need to practice appreciating all that we enjoy & to thank Hashem for them.
- Do you live somewhere ?
- You get food to eat ?
- Etc.
Gratitude will help you feel good & great
Loshon Hora & complaining are linked to focusing on the wrong things & forgetting all the benefits.
Be grateful & thankful for all of the good Hashem provides , and Hashem will increase His benefits. When a person is happy & joyous with all that you have & also is hungry & eager to grow, that is a healthy balance.
Now may be a good time for a gem of Torah study.
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- Do you live somewhere ?
- You get food to eat ?
- Etc.
Gratitude will help you feel good & great
Loshon Hora & complaining are linked to focusing on the wrong things & forgetting all the benefits.
Be grateful & thankful for all of the good Hashem provides , and Hashem will increase His benefits. When a person is happy & joyous with all that you have & also is hungry & eager to grow, that is a healthy balance.
Now may be a good time for a gem of Torah study.
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Tuesday, June 29, 2010
Instead of ... Words - 26
When things may not seem to be working out the way we expected & we may be tempted to complain or say something negative , that is when we should say
This is some blessing from Hashem , it is for my benefit. It may be for my protection , a lesson , some form of gift or a message.
It does not pay to rant & rave or try to force a fix , rather consider , what would Hashem want me to do now ?
Say Boruch Hashem for this favor. How can this guide me in the right direction ?
Now may be a good time for a gem of Torah study.
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This is some blessing from Hashem , it is for my benefit. It may be for my protection , a lesson , some form of gift or a message.
It does not pay to rant & rave or try to force a fix , rather consider , what would Hashem want me to do now ?
Say Boruch Hashem for this favor. How can this guide me in the right direction ?
Now may be a good time for a gem of Torah study.
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Saturday, June 26, 2010
Word Evaluations - 25
The Chofetz Chaim begins his first 3 chapters of Halacha with a similar theme -
1- one may not say negative , even if its true information ,
2- Even to only one person , it is forbidden. If there are more listeners it is worse.
3- Even if the subject is also present it is forbidden.
***
We learn how to evaluate our words - will they possibly hurt someones feelings ?
Will people feel more energized , happy , wholesome ?
The reason proper speech serves as an insurance policy for longevity is because it helps others live with energy & vitality.
Now may be a good time for a gem of Torah study.
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Friday, June 25, 2010
Words of Prosperity - 24
Hashem is my provider I shall not lack. You probably know the source of that saying , Tehilim 23 , but how often do you say it & mean it. ?
We need to focus on the abundance Hashem supplies all over , His power , & generosity. His willingness to help provide for all of our needs & desires.
At each stage of our lives Hashem provides us with goodness for that time. We need to focus on realizing that Hashem is setting things up for us , He is making connections for us. As we focus properly , we will notice valuable gems coming our way that will enable us to grow.
Now may be a good time for a gem of Torah study.
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Quiet Words - 23
In a quiet way we can all touch many lives the Torah way. We need to live with acts of kindness , generosity , compassion in a bashful manner.
That is how we uplift the world in our own quiet way.
Hashem provides us with many opportunities to discover our missions in life , we feel a demand for us to step in , a feeling of enthusiasm & a burning desire to get to work , as the Mishna says - Love your Work.
That is how we uplift the world in our own quiet way.
Hashem provides us with many opportunities to discover our missions in life , we feel a demand for us to step in , a feeling of enthusiasm & a burning desire to get to work , as the Mishna says - Love your Work.
As an example , if you need to put together a team effort for a project , try asking each participant - What part of this project would you like to do most ?
Let people choose their preferences with eagerness & joy , you will make their day & they will make your week.
Now may be a good time for a gem of Torah study.
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Thursday, June 24, 2010
Watch Your Words - 22
If you think or say , I would like to get rich quick , you may be limiting your opportunity to be rich already now.
The Mishna teaches us the direct path to wealth - to rejoice with your portion. Contemplate , visualize & feel the riches you already possess by recognizing that you are already wealthy.
The Mishna teaches us the direct path to wealth - to rejoice with your portion. Contemplate , visualize & feel the riches you already possess by recognizing that you are already wealthy.
To think I need to become rich may be counterproductive.
***
This is an example of Loshon Hora when a person rejects the great wealth Hashem keeps showering upon him & makes it seem as if he has nothing.
Now may be a good time for a gem of Torah study.
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Words of Prayer - 21
We pray that Hashem should please open our lips & enable our mouths to relate Your praise.
We need to refrain from using words in negative ways & instead only use them for the positive.
Hashem is close to all those who call out to Him sincerely , truthfully , as we say in Ashrei. The truth includes knowing who we are - Hashems beloved children.
We need to not only look up , but also look within ourselves to connect to Hashem.
Now may be a good time for a gem of Torah study.
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We need to refrain from using words in negative ways & instead only use them for the positive.
Hashem is close to all those who call out to Him sincerely , truthfully , as we say in Ashrei. The truth includes knowing who we are - Hashems beloved children.
We need to not only look up , but also look within ourselves to connect to Hashem.
Now may be a good time for a gem of Torah study.
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Behind the Words - 20
Why would someone say the speech was not worth much ?
It may be not to his liking because he was hoping to hear some new insights or some deep analysis or some great stories etc. But this speaker has a different style.
Thus one who demeans the speech for such reasons is lying. C. C. 2:12.
***
This is an opportunity to remind ourselves of how to prepare an ideal speech - to divide it into 1/3 halacha , 1/3 agada & 1/3 stories. Sanhedrin 38b.
Now may be a good time for a gem of Torah study.
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Word Creations - 19
Your words create your WORLD.
Life is what happens to us while we are choosing the right words.
Words matter.
Now may be a good time for a gem of Torah study.
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Wednesday, June 23, 2010
Word Titles - 18
There are 4 groups of people who tend to hang out together, and many times they are even combined in the same person.
These 4 do not merit to come close to the Shechina in the future because they have not developed their positive communication skills.
A flatterer
Liar
Speaker of Loshon Hora
& a scoffer.
The Siman the C. C. Says is
Chashmal ,
Chanifa
Sheker ,
Mesaper L. H. &
Leitz.
We need to focus on what it takes to elevate ourselves to come close to Hashem. One great method is to follow Avos 4:1 - to honor others.
Now may be a good time for a gem of Torah study.
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Tuesday, June 22, 2010
Word Games ? - 17
One of the great lessons we learn from the laws of life is to avoid so called word games that are against Torah Principles.
When someone says the wrong words , they are opting for a lie which undermines their strength. We cannot play small. We cannot act like victims.
Be what Hashem wants you to be. Be strong , wholesome , careful with the laws of proper speech , and magnificent.
Now may be a good time for a gem of Torah study.
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When someone says the wrong words , they are opting for a lie which undermines their strength. We cannot play small. We cannot act like victims.
Be what Hashem wants you to be. Be strong , wholesome , careful with the laws of proper speech , and magnificent.
Now may be a good time for a gem of Torah study.
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Fw: EPI Networking
Thank you
Now may be a good time for a gem of Torah study.
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From: yaakov simon <yaakovsimon18@yahoo.com>
Date: Tue, 22 Jun 2010 15:13:10 -0700 (PDT)
To: Rabbi Moshe Goldberger<rabbig@sakar.com>
Subject: EPI Networking
Dear Rabbi Goldberger, shlita
Please let your subscribers know that if any knows of a job opening or a jobless candidate, they should inform EPI Networking at Martin@epinetworking.org (EPI stands for Emergency Parnasa Initiative). They have a gemach that offers up to $25,000 to any frum person who wants to open a new business (though it needs to be co-signed and the borrower would need to be bloody-detailed about how they want to spend the money).
Yaakov
Please let your subscribers know that if any knows of a job opening or a jobless candidate, they should inform EPI Networking at Martin@epinetworking.org (EPI stands for Emergency Parnasa Initiative). They have a gemach that offers up to $25,000 to any frum person who wants to open a new business (though it needs to be co-signed and the borrower would need to be bloody-detailed about how they want to spend the money).
Yaakov
Words of Feedback -16
Negative feedback to a speech such as saying it was boring is forbidden for it may cause monetary loss , pain & shame.
You may offer the speaker privately suggestions on how you think he may improve his speech , for that you can get a Mitzva , but it is forbidden to share your thoughts with others.
Now may be a good time for a gem of Torah study.
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Fw: Job Needed for my Friend
Now may be a good time for a gem of Torah study.
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From: "Joe Herskowitz" <joeherskowitz@gmail.com>
Date: Tue, 22 Jun 2010 09:54:36 -0400
To: <rabbig@sakar.com>
Subject: Job Needed for my Friend
Hi Rabbi,
I have a friend who I would recommend very highly that needs a job either in Lakewood or can travel up to 30-45 min in NJ. He’s very smart, articulate and professional and would be an excellent employee of any company.
Could you please send out his resume (attached) to our daily friends to see if anyone has any ideas or would need someone to join their company.
If anyone has any questions, please contact me at joeherskowitz@gmail.com.
Thanks so much.
Yosef Dov
Words to always Say - 15
The Talmud teaches us to train ourselves to always say
Its good !
Its good !
Why say , how bad , when its truly good !
Hashem has better options for us than we realize. He knows how to arrange ideal situations & accommodations.
Is it kindness ? Yes
Is it Hashems love for us ? Yes
He runs the world & He has our interests in mind !
Words - like this is good , can protect us from saying Loshon Hora against Hashem & missing the great truths of all the benefits Hashem keeps sending our way.
Now may be a good time for a gem of Torah study.
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Monday, June 21, 2010
One Word - 14
One word at a time , at just the right moment , can make all the difference to lead you where you are headed.
Big changes usually come in small steps & stages , one word at a time. This is another insight in the Mishna Avos 1:15 - say a little & that will lead you to doing a lot.
Now may be a good time for a gem of Torah study.
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Big changes usually come in small steps & stages , one word at a time. This is another insight in the Mishna Avos 1:15 - say a little & that will lead you to doing a lot.
Now may be a good time for a gem of Torah study.
www.GemsofTorah.com
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