Greatest Career Move

Yaakov Avinu's greatest career move was when he went to Yeshiva for 14 years !

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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Divide it up.

We learn from Yaakov to divide our assets for safety & survival.
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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Focus , clarity & Action

Why does the Torah spend a verse to say that Yaakov left one place to go to another place ?

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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Greatest Prayers

What are 4 of the greatest requests we should be asking From Hashem ?

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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Name Lessons

The first 2 sons of Yaakov have names which guide us to succeed in our daily lives.
1 - Hashem sees everything

2- Hashem hears all !
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Drinking Milk

How do we know that we may drink Kosher Milk , why isn't it considered forbidden as a portion of a live animal ?

The Talmud brings many sources including the Torah's reference to Eretz Yisroel as the land flowing with Milk & honey !
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Which Comes First ?

The Prayers or the Needs ?

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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Most Unique Tent

The most special place in all of history was the tent of Avraham & Sarah.
3 of the features were
The lights that stayed lit miraculously from one erev Shabos to the next ,
The dough that was always blessed ,
& the cloud of glory which enveloped it.

These correspond to the 3 great Mitzvos of women :
- Lighting up the world ,
- Chesed to all ,
& - purity & holiness.

Nidah , Chala & Ner.
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Passing the Test.

What is the test of marriage that Rivka passed to win her great Shiduch. ?

To offer to give someone a drink & more to also provide water for the camels. !!
Chesed is the Key.
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Pay Less

To some that is the name of a store.
It reminds me of the Mishna
Say Less
Which is a key to greatness - see Avos 1: 15.
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Power of Names

Why is Avram's name changed to Avraham & Yaakov receives an additional name Yisroel , but Yitzchok's name remains Yitzchok ?

Rav Nisim Gaon explains that Yitzchok had been named by Hashem from before birth thus it was always the same.
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Key to Easy Childbirth

Is to focus on the Talmudic teaching that the Key is in Hashems hands.
We need to humble ourselves to think it is all in Hashems hands , all the time.
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Responsibility

If one finds an animal or bird that had injured a person - they have an obligation to take it to Beis Din to destroy.
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How Come ?

When Avraham hears the news that he will be having a baby - he laughs & it is ok - in 17 :17.
When Sarah laughs in 18:12- she is criticized by Hashem.
And when Yishmoel laughs in 21:9
He is expelled ?
Why ?
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Staying Power

Always stay out of the limelight & you will suceed.
Sanhedrin Daf 14 a & 92 a.
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Question

Why does the Torah leave out the story of how Avraham Avinu was thrown into a fire in Hashems honor , but we do have the story of his test in leaving his country ?
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Changing ones Life

How can one improve in every area of life ?

By spending time daily with a Torah Sage. Even a half hour a. Day can change everything.
One who walks with Sages becomes wise - Mishlei 13: 20.
See 12:5 that is how Lot became wealthy. Breshis 12:5.
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Secret of a Leader

Rashi 1:26 explains
The Torah teaches us good manners & humility that a leader should always consult with & seek permission from his assistants for developing his plans.

Hashem is the absolute leader & yet He demonstrates how we should be humble & emulate His ways.
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Finding Favor

How did Noach become so great to find favor in Hashems Eyes ?

We see from the names of his children -

Sheim means name & also what is there. Be focused on what's there & do your best.
Chom means to warm up to serve Hashem with excitement.
Yefes means serve Hashem nicely.
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Reminder for Good

Why does the first word of the Torah begin with a Beis , rather than with an Aleph ?

To remind us of Hashems desire to always shower us with Brochos - Blessings. And that , All that Hashem does - everything - is for Good !!
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