Good people are compared to trees which produce fruits , leaves, fresh air to breathe , pleasant scenary etc. Tehillim 92
The Talmud asks why does use comparisons to two types of trees ?
Bava Basra 80b explains that there are many forms of growth & greatness.
A tree reminds us to grow - steadily , patiently , quietly , for long -term success in serving Hashem.
Don't be like grass. Short lived ,without deep roots , no shade , no fruit , fleeting ...
Develop into a cedar tree & a date palm. Learn from Avraham Avinu , Breishis 21:33 , to plant trees & cultivate them.
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Thursday, July 26, 2007
Tree Wonders - 30
Who was the great Sage who gave discourses about all of Hashems trees?
Shlomo hamelech the wisest of all , as we are taught in Melochim 1:5:13.
How many trees do you pass by every day ? And how often do you thank & praise Hashem for them ?
Every tree you pass is an opportunity for growth as we think about Hashem who created it & keeps it growing.
One example -
The Talmud ( Beitza 25b) teaches how certain plants whose roots grow straight down serve as a model of always avoid stealing & trespassing on the property of others.
We can say a similar idea - a tree stays in place no matter how much you will insult it or reprimand it. It keeps on doing what it does , to serve Hashem by doing its job , with steadfast , persistence , which we should learn.
Now may be a good time for a gem of Torah study.
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Shlomo hamelech the wisest of all , as we are taught in Melochim 1:5:13.
How many trees do you pass by every day ? And how often do you thank & praise Hashem for them ?
Every tree you pass is an opportunity for growth as we think about Hashem who created it & keeps it growing.
One example -
The Talmud ( Beitza 25b) teaches how certain plants whose roots grow straight down serve as a model of always avoid stealing & trespassing on the property of others.
We can say a similar idea - a tree stays in place no matter how much you will insult it or reprimand it. It keeps on doing what it does , to serve Hashem by doing its job , with steadfast , persistence , which we should learn.
Now may be a good time for a gem of Torah study.
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Wednesday, July 25, 2007
W. 29. White teeth & Heart
Why is a smile with white teeth so meaningful ?
White represents cleanliness , innocense & purity.
A bride wears white. Snow is white & milk is white.
It is a humble , simple color of security. It stands for peace & surrender.
The word Lovon , white , has Lev for heart in it because a true , genuine smile comes with heartfelt feelings.
Now may be a good time for a gem of Torah study.
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White represents cleanliness , innocense & purity.
A bride wears white. Snow is white & milk is white.
It is a humble , simple color of security. It stands for peace & surrender.
The word Lovon , white , has Lev for heart in it because a true , genuine smile comes with heartfelt feelings.
Now may be a good time for a gem of Torah study.
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Quiz Question
What are 7 entities which were created before the world & the world could not exist without them ?
See Nedarim 39 b
The Torah
Repentance
Gan Eden
Gehenom
Hashem s throne of Glory
The Holy Temple
Moshiachs name
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Monday, July 23, 2007
The knee connection - W.28
Why is the word for a knee "Berech" also the word for a blessing ?
The more one bends down with gratitude to Hashem for all of His benefits to us , the more He will bless us.
The three rootword letters , beis is double of one ,
Chaf is double of 10 , &
Reish is double of 100. This shows that when we bend over with humble gratitude to thank Hashem , He will double our increase of Blessings. Baruch Hashem.
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The more one bends down with gratitude to Hashem for all of His benefits to us , the more He will bless us.
The three rootword letters , beis is double of one ,
Chaf is double of 10 , &
Reish is double of 100. This shows that when we bend over with humble gratitude to thank Hashem , He will double our increase of Blessings. Baruch Hashem.
Now may be a good time for a gem of Torah study.
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Sunday, July 22, 2007
Asking for Favors
We learn that Moshe Rabeinu asks Hashem for a free gift ( first Pshat in Rashi ). Why is that the best way ??
Where do we also ask Hashem for a favor 3 times daily ?
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Where do we also ask Hashem for a favor 3 times daily ?
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Water is Us - Wonders 27.
What is the meaning of the Talmudic Statement
Water refers to the Torah ! ?
Water refers to the Torah ! ?
Our brain is 80% water
Muscles - 75 %
Fats & bones - 50 % water
Water is so important , second to oxygen.
The most precious treasure which is avilable to us in many forms is Torah Study / water. Each part of our body cannot function without an ongoing supply of Torah /water. We would chas veshalom dehydrate spiritually & physically.
Our bodies run on water & our souls run on Torah. Water regulates all of our bodies functions , just as Torah study guides us for every step we take.
You may have heard the general recommendation of drinking 6-8 glasses of water daily. But did you also hear of the paralell to learn a Daf or two a day ?
Don't wait. Grab some water & some Torah & come alive.
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Saturday, July 21, 2007
Mitzva Count - Voeschanan
12 Mitzvos
- Do not desire things that belong to others such as your friends house.
***
- Believe in Hashems absolute Oneness
- Love Hashem wholeheartedly
- Study & teach Torah
- Recite the Shma every morning & every evening.
- Wear Tefilin on your arm
- & on your head
- Put a Mezuzah on each doorpost of you home & rooms.
* these 7 Mitzvos are all in the first section of the Shma.
- Do not desire things that belong to others such as your friends house.
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- Believe in Hashems absolute Oneness
- Love Hashem wholeheartedly
- Study & teach Torah
- Recite the Shma every morning & every evening.
- Wear Tefilin on your arm
- & on your head
- Put a Mezuzah on each doorpost of you home & rooms.
* these 7 Mitzvos are all in the first section of the Shma.
***
- Do not test Hashem & His messengers
- Destroy viscious terrorists
- Don't do unnecessary favors to idol worshippers
- Do not intermarry with them.
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Friday, July 20, 2007
How Many Mitzvos ?
How many are there in the first section of the Shma ?
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Parsha Word question
Why is the root of the word Devarim ( the second word this week ) from the word Dov , a bear ?
What is the connection ?
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What is the connection ?
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Thursday, July 19, 2007
Wonders 26 - the Greatest Service. G. O. D.
You may have seen the trucks with this company name for - Guaranteed Overnight delivery.
We need to thank Hashem for countless deliveries He performs for us daily such as our our magnificent & efficent bloodstream.
* about 75,000 miles of blood delivery capillaries to send vital supplies to 60 trillion cells !
Why does the word "dam" (blood) serve as 2/3 of the word for adam (a person) ?
This amazing , miracle fluid is the liquid of life in so many ways -
- food supplier
- waste remover & disposal
- defense mecanisms to fight opposition
- instant repairs
- keeps body warm etc.
We need to thank Hashem for countless deliveries He performs for us daily such as our our magnificent & efficent bloodstream.
* about 75,000 miles of blood delivery capillaries to send vital supplies to 60 trillion cells !
Why does the word "dam" (blood) serve as 2/3 of the word for adam (a person) ?
This amazing , miracle fluid is the liquid of life in so many ways -
- food supplier
- waste remover & disposal
- defense mecanisms to fight opposition
- instant repairs
- keeps body warm etc.
Thank Hashem for His amazing life support , G. O. D.
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Tuesday, July 17, 2007
Wonders 25 - Kidney Kindness
Why do many people eat kidney shaped beans in their cholent on Shabos ?
One reason is they taste good in honor of Shabos.
Another reason is just as eating liver can serve to remind us to thank Hashem for His unique of granting us our liver , so too , we can utilize the beans to remember to say thank You Hashem for our KIDNEYS!
* They clean the blood.
* They regulate the liquid & salt content of the body.
* They help produce red blood cells. Etc
# There are more than a million small filtering units in each kidney.
You can look at a kidney bean & imagine it was a chemical factory of about 6 ounces , the size of your fist. You have two of these precious machines in your body that keep you alive & for which we include a Thank You to Hashem when we say - Thank you for creating me with wisdom ...
How often should we thank Hashem for our kidneys ?
Make sure to do so now & the next time you eat some kidney shaped beans & ...
Now may be a good time for a gem of Torah study.
One reason is they taste good in honor of Shabos.
Another reason is just as eating liver can serve to remind us to thank Hashem for His unique of granting us our liver , so too , we can utilize the beans to remember to say thank You Hashem for our KIDNEYS!
* They clean the blood.
* They regulate the liquid & salt content of the body.
* They help produce red blood cells. Etc
# There are more than a million small filtering units in each kidney.
You can look at a kidney bean & imagine it was a chemical factory of about 6 ounces , the size of your fist. You have two of these precious machines in your body that keep you alive & for which we include a Thank You to Hashem when we say - Thank you for creating me with wisdom ...
How often should we thank Hashem for our kidneys ?
Make sure to do so now & the next time you eat some kidney shaped beans & ...
Now may be a good time for a gem of Torah study.
Monday, July 16, 2007
Sefer Devorim - Mtzva Count
How many Mitzvos are there in the whole Sefer ?
200
Thus it is second to Vayikra which has 247.
200
Thus it is second to Vayikra which has 247.
***
Parshas Devorim contains 2 Mitzvos :
- Do not appoint one who is not qualified to serve as a Judge.
- Do not be afraid of any of the litigants.
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Sunday, July 15, 2007
Wonders 24. Mouth Miracles
Why & how do words come out of ones mouth when you decide to say something ?
How is it that every person has a unique voiceprint which enables us to identify many people by hearing them speak ?
The Talmud ( Sanhedrin 38 ) teaches that Hashem created every person with a unique face & thought patterns , fingerprints & voice. This corresponds to our actions , speech & thoughts for which each person has special purposes to accomplish in life.
Since hadaoh vehadibur, the intellect & speech are linked together , each person has their vocal cords , housed in their windpipe for their power of expression.
Hashem , please open my lips & empower my mouth to relate Your praise ( Tehillim ).
Hashem has granted us a most incredible , 2 vocal cord , keyboard that can play incredible music. In addition , you can switch to talk mode & speak 70 languages.
Did you ever hear of a piano or a set of drums switch to produce regular speech ??
Now may be a good time for a gem of Torah study.
How is it that every person has a unique voiceprint which enables us to identify many people by hearing them speak ?
The Talmud ( Sanhedrin 38 ) teaches that Hashem created every person with a unique face & thought patterns , fingerprints & voice. This corresponds to our actions , speech & thoughts for which each person has special purposes to accomplish in life.
Since hadaoh vehadibur, the intellect & speech are linked together , each person has their vocal cords , housed in their windpipe for their power of expression.
Hashem , please open my lips & empower my mouth to relate Your praise ( Tehillim ).
Hashem has granted us a most incredible , 2 vocal cord , keyboard that can play incredible music. In addition , you can switch to talk mode & speak 70 languages.
Did you ever hear of a piano or a set of drums switch to produce regular speech ??
Now may be a good time for a gem of Torah study.
Friday, July 13, 2007
Code 22:22 - Ropes End ?
How does one deal with a situation that seems desparate ?
Rav Pam ztl taught a life-saving attitude changing tip from when Bilam was blocked by an angel ( Bamidbar 22:22).
The Torah says it was a Satan (adversary ) to him. But Rashi explains it was actually an angel of mercy to save him from sin.
Thus we need to utilize this eye opener !
What seems like the end of the rope... Is actually Divine intervention for * your * benefit.
# to remember this source we have code 22. This stands for the 22 letters of the Hebrew alpeh beis which can represent coming to the end of the road.
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Rav Pam ztl taught a life-saving attitude changing tip from when Bilam was blocked by an angel ( Bamidbar 22:22).
The Torah says it was a Satan (adversary ) to him. But Rashi explains it was actually an angel of mercy to save him from sin.
Thus we need to utilize this eye opener !
What seems like the end of the rope... Is actually Divine intervention for * your * benefit.
# to remember this source we have code 22. This stands for the 22 letters of the Hebrew alpeh beis which can represent coming to the end of the road.
Now may be a good time for a gem of Torah study.
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Thursday, July 12, 2007
Wonders 23 - Timely Miracle
When a child comes out into the airspace of this world , its mouth which had been closed until now opens up & its navel which had been open is sealed. Without this switch one could not remain alive.
Yevomos 71b
Why did Hashem cause two parts of the body to switch their functions ? Why not have the same mouth gain nourishment before & after birth ?
When a person takes care of his physical needs we thank Hashem - Who created a person with wisdom. The Shulchan Oruch Siman 6 has many insights on the meaning of the great wisdom we should thank for.
One pshat includes this unique miraculous switch we need to always be grateful for.
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Yevomos 71b
Why did Hashem cause two parts of the body to switch their functions ? Why not have the same mouth gain nourishment before & after birth ?
When a person takes care of his physical needs we thank Hashem - Who created a person with wisdom. The Shulchan Oruch Siman 6 has many insights on the meaning of the great wisdom we should thank for.
One pshat includes this unique miraculous switch we need to always be grateful for.
Now may be a good time for a gem of Torah study.
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Wednesday, July 11, 2007
Wonders 22 - Leaf Secrets
Huge libraries can be written concerning a leaf without exhausting the subject.
- Rav A. Miller ,Rejoice O Youth pg 221.
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- Rav A. Miller ,Rejoice O Youth pg 221.
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Tuesday, July 10, 2007
Repay Hashem - Wonders 21
How many times a day should we say ,
How can I repay Hashem for all of His kindness to me ??(Tehilim 116).
Consider thanking Hashem for the next 500 days for your liver which performs more than 500 significant functions to keep us alive. It produces more than 1000 different enzymes which causes other reactions in the body , Baruch Hashem.
The liver is called " kovaid " , it is the heaviest organ in the body & it serves to detoxify the blood , which in a sense purifies it , making it more honorable & usable for the bodys needs.
All honor is due to Hashem for this greatest & most life sustaining of all inventions.
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How can I repay Hashem for all of His kindness to me ??(Tehilim 116).
Consider thanking Hashem for the next 500 days for your liver which performs more than 500 significant functions to keep us alive. It produces more than 1000 different enzymes which causes other reactions in the body , Baruch Hashem.
The liver is called " kovaid " , it is the heaviest organ in the body & it serves to detoxify the blood , which in a sense purifies it , making it more honorable & usable for the bodys needs.
All honor is due to Hashem for this greatest & most life sustaining of all inventions.
Now may be a good time for a gem of Torah study.
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Monday, July 9, 2007
Grass Lessons - W 20
Why are the wicked compared to grass , whereas the righteous are like trees (Tehillim 92 ) ?
Blades of grass & huge trees have the capacity to convert sunlight into fuel which produces food ,growth & life. The difference is that grass grows quickly & spreads all over. It is flimsy & can easily be destroyed.
Trees however need more care , the right environment & they develop into solid , long lasting majestic stuctures.
We can step on grass , but not on trees. This serves to remind us to build for long term , righteous growth , planted in the house of Hashem to truly enjoy our stay in this world as we prepare for eternity.
Now may be a good time for a gem of Torah study.
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Blades of grass & huge trees have the capacity to convert sunlight into fuel which produces food ,growth & life. The difference is that grass grows quickly & spreads all over. It is flimsy & can easily be destroyed.
Trees however need more care , the right environment & they develop into solid , long lasting majestic stuctures.
We can step on grass , but not on trees. This serves to remind us to build for long term , righteous growth , planted in the house of Hashem to truly enjoy our stay in this world as we prepare for eternity.
Now may be a good time for a gem of Torah study.
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Sunday, July 8, 2007
Balanced Listening -W. 19
Which part of the body has enough circuits to provide phone service for a city & is also the automatic pilot that keeps the body in balance to prevent it from toppling over ?
Why did Hashem link these two machines together in the headphones on our body called ears?
A balance scale in Loshon Hakodesh is called moznayim which contains the word Oznayim (ears ).
Why did Hashem link these two machines together in the headphones on our body called ears?
A balance scale in Loshon Hakodesh is called moznayim which contains the word Oznayim (ears ).
One lesson is that all of our listening needs to be balanced. Did they say a sharp right turn or bear right ?
Is it hot for drinking or for bathing ?
Put it downstairs. All the way down, or halfway ?
When we thank Hashem in the mornings for preparing the footsteps of a person , we need to include this aspect of the balance system in the ears which helps us maintain our balance while walking. Thank You Hashem.
Now may be a good time for a gem of Torah study.
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