Where does it say ?

His wife is considered as himself.

A. 4 places in the Talmud -
In Brochos , Kesubos , Minachos &
Bechoros.
Ishto kegufo.
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Fw: Question of lIfe

How to use our Free will.

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Subject: Question of lIfe

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The Water Metaphor

The Talmud compares the Torah to Water.

It is a universal solvent , which can flow all over , nourish everything & pierce through , even stone. And like water , it can become stagnant & even poisonous if it is not allowed to flow freely.
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Not Alone

The Torah teaches that Yaakov was left alone & thus got into a difficult struggle.
One of the lessons from this is

It is not good for a person to be alone.
This is one of the fundamental purposes of the Mitzva to get married , to acquire friends & to accept upon oneself a mentor for guidance.
Koheles sums up -

Two are better than one.
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Roses are Red

& full of lessons.

Rashi , Tehilim 45 , explains :
Sages are compared to Roses - they are gentle , beautiful & full of good deeds as Roses.
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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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