SF - # A Call of Love

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NEW: See Bottom of Page: "Ask the Rabbi" The Call of Infinite Love: Vayikra "And He called to Moshe" (Vayikra 1:1). The word "called" (Vayikra) is an expression of profound affection. It reveals that HaShem’s love for Moshe Rabbeinu—and by extension, for all of Klal Yisrael—is deep, passionate, and constant. Every Divine communication began with this gentle invitation, establishing Love as the essential bond between the Infinite and the finite. This "language of calling" is the same used by the Ministering Angels, of whom it is said: "And one called to another." The angels exist in a state of perfect harmony, addressing one another with ultimate respect and love. By using this same language with Moshe, HaShem invited him into that angelic frequency. As our leader and representative, Moshe received this love on our behalf. When HaShem introduces His commandments with a "call," He is setting the tone for the entire Torah: the Mitzvos are not mere obligations; they are the language of a Relationship. Whenever you learn Torah, perform a Mitzvah, or stand in prayer, realize that you are not just fulfilling a task—you are responding to an Infinite Call. Open your heart to receive this care, and let that warmth overflow into your speech with your family, friends, and neighbors. 1 Application Exercise: The "Angelic Address" Rashi notes that "calling" is the language of angels who speak lovingly to one another. This exercise helps you bring that "Angelic Frequency" into your home. The Practice: The Vayikra Prelude The Pause: Before you ask a family member, friend, or colleague for something today (even something small), pause for two seconds. The Internal "Call": Remind yourself that HaShem calls to you with love before every command. The Angelic Speech: Mirror this by "calling" them by name with a tone of genuine warmth before stating your request. Instead of "Can you pass the salt?" or "Did you finish the report?", try: " [Name]... could you please...?" The Goal: Listen to the tone of your own voice. Your goal is to make the other person feel "called to" (valued) rather than "commanded at" (used). Reflective Prompt: "If an angel were to deliver this message to my spouse or child right now, how would their tone differ from mine?" Ask the Rabbi: Life Advice You are welcome to ask any question and receive a personal, private response from Rabbi Zvi Miller. Please email: salantorg@gmail.com Donations and Dedications Donate May the souls who left this world be remembered for a blessing. HaRav HaGaon Rebe Mordecai ben Rav Moshe and Rebbitzen Mazel Malka bas Sara R' Yochanon Mordecai ben Ephraim and Moras Esther Leah bas Yehudah Yoseph R' Asher Zelig ben Zvi Hirsch and Moras Raizel bas Pesach Meira Leah bas Michael Basha Elka bas Moshe HaCohen Devorah bas Moshe HaRav HaGaon Rebe Yisrael ben HaRav HaGaon Zev Wolf HaRav HaGaon Rebe Moshe ben HaRav HaGaon Yacov Moshe Fisher HaRav HaGaon Daniel Zvi ben Avraham Chanuch HaRav HaGaon Ben Zion Freid HaRav HaGoan Yaacov Yitzchak Abrahams HaRav HaGaon Gershon Chaim ben Nachum Zev HaRav Ha Gaon Yehoshua Bergman R' Maair Ben R' Yakutiel and Javayeer z"tl Rav Asher ben Chasha Mosha Basha and Chaya Breina Lazarus Refuah Shleimah Yochanon Baruch ben Fruma Ettta Zivia bas Raizel Tzvi ben Chana Avner Shimon ben Argamon Leah Hadassah bas Michal Chana Chava Bas Michal Chanah Nuna bas Nuna Yakir Efraim Ben Rachel Devora Chaya Leah bas Sara Chaya Shaina Chana Bas Itcha Netanel Ilan ben Shayna Tzipora Shmuel Ben Navat Chanah Tauba bat Tzilah. Daniella bat Sarah Rise bat Faiga Kal Cholei Yisrael salantfoundation.org US 305 653 1182 Israel 058 429 8471 Visit our website Connect with us Share This Email Share This Email Share This Email

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SF - # The Spine, Prayer, and the Divine Connection

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NEW: See Bottom of Page: "Ask the Rabbi" The Spine of Prayer: Drawing Down the Divine The Shemoneh Esrei is structured around eighteen blessings, a number mirrored in the Shema Yisrael, which mentions the Name of HaShem eighteen times. This numerical significance corresponds to the eighteen vertebrae of the human spinal column. As a microcosm of the universe, man possesses the unique spiritual capacity to act as a conduit. Through the performance of Mitzvos, we draw the holiness and bounty of HaShem into the physical realm. Klal Yisrael holds the sacred privilege of accessing these Spiritual Wellsprings to bring down light and redemption. When you stand in prayer, envision Moshe Rabbeinu interceding for the nation, channeling endless compassion. Be conscious of the Shechinah (Divine Presence) flowing through your prayer, filling the world with kindness—and allow that awareness to turn your service into a moment of true joy. Application Exercise: The "Microcosm" Alignment This exercise helps you bridge the gap between the physical act of standing and the spiritual act of drawing down Beracha (blessing). The Practice: Vertical Intention The Physical Anchor: Before beginning the Shemoneh Esrei, stand with your feet together and consciously straighten your back. Briefly reflect on your spine—those eighteen vertebrae—as the "antenna" of your soul. The Visualization: As you bow during the specific points of the prayer, imagine you are a vessel tilting to pour out Divine light into the world. The "Wellspring" Thought: In the first blessing (Avos), specifically focus on the word "Baruch." Visualize a "Wellspring" opening above you, triggered by your words, sending a wave of kindness down through the "spinal column" of your prayer and out into the lives of those who need it. Reflective Prompt: “If my prayer is the conduit for Hashem’s kindness today, what specific 'blessing' or 'light' am I trying to pull down for the world right now?” Ask the Rabbi: Life Advice You are welcome to ask any question and receive a personal, private response from Rabbi Zvi Miller. Please email: salantorg@gmail.com Donations and Dedications Donate May the souls who left this world be remembered for a blessing. HaRav HaGaon Rebe Mordecai ben Rav Moshe and Rebbitzen Mazel Malka bas Sara R' Yochanon Mordecai ben Ephraim and Moras Esther Leah bas Yehudah Yoseph R' Asher Zelig ben Zvi Hirsch and Moras Raizel bas Pesach Meira Leah bas Michael Basha Elka bas Moshe HaCohen Devorah bas Moshe HaRav HaGaon Rebe Yisrael ben HaRav HaGaon Zev Wolf HaRav HaGaon Rebe Moshe ben HaRav HaGaon Yacov Moshe Fisher HaRav HaGaon Daniel Zvi ben Avraham Chanuch HaRav HaGaon Ben Zion Freid HaRav HaGoan Yaacov Yitzchak Abrahams HaRav HaGaon Gershon Chaim ben Nachum Zev HaRav Ha Gaon Yehoshua Bergman R' Maair Ben R' Yakutiel and Javayeer z"tl Rav Asher ben Chasha Mosha Basha and Chaya Breina Lazarus Refuah Shleimah Yochanon Baruch ben Fruma Ettta Zivia bas Raizel Tzvi ben Chana Avner Shimon ben Argamon Leah Hadassah bas Michal Chana Chava Bas Michal Chanah Nuna bas Nuna Yakir Efraim Ben Rachel Devora Chaya Leah bas Sara Chaya Shaina Chana Bas Itcha Netanel Ilan ben Shayna Tzipora Shmuel Ben Navat Chanah Tauba bat Tzilah. Daniella bat Sarah Rise bat Faiga Kal Cholei Yisrael salantfoundation.org US 305 653 1182 Israel 058 429 8471 Visit our website Connect with us Share This Email Share This Email Share This Email

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SF - # The Plowing of Peace

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NEW: See Bottom of Page: "Ask the Rabbi" The Alshich and Metzudas Dovid both emphasize that thoughts are not merely private internal dialogues; they are the blueprints for reality. When one "devises" (חורשי), the root word relates to "plowing." Just as a farmer prepares the soil for a future harvest, our thoughts prepare the spiritual ground for either thorns or fruit. The Mechanics of "Devising" King Solomon warns that those who plot evil "go astray" (yis'u), implying a loss of direction. By focusing on the downfall of another, a person loses their own path, becoming entangled in the very trap they set. This "boomerang effect" is a spiritual law: the energy used to plow a pit for another eventually pulls the plotter into it. Conversely, "devising good" creates a foundation of Kindness and Truth. This suggests that positive thoughts toward others don't just stay in the mind; they become "established." They draw down a Divine flow that benefits both the thinker and the subject, turning a mental wish into a tangible, "truthful" reality. Application Exercise: "The Plowing of Peace"  Objective: To consciously redirect "plowing" energy from negative judgment to active blessing. The Task: Identify one person in your life who currently frustrates you or whom you find yourself judging. The Action: Three times today, when that person comes to mind, stop the "plowing" of negative thoughts. Instead, spend 30 seconds "devising good" for them. Specifically, visualize one specific success or joy they need (e.g., health, financial ease, or domestic peace) as if it were happening to you. The Goal: To shift from "going astray" in resentment to establishing "Kindness and Truth" in your own mental landscape. Ask the Rabbi: Life Advice You are welcome to ask any question and receive a personal, private response from Rabbi Zvi Miller. Please email: salantorg@gmail.com Donations and Dedications Donate May the souls who left this world be remembered for a blessing. HaRav HaGaon Rebe Mordecai ben Rav Moshe and Rebbitzen Mazel Malka bas Sara R' Yochanon Mordecai ben Ephraim and Moras Esther Leah bas Yehudah Yoseph R' Asher Zelig ben Zvi Hirsch and Moras Raizel bas Pesach Meira Leah bas Michael Basha Elka bas Moshe HaCohen Devorah bas Moshe HaRav HaGaon Rebe Yisrael ben HaRav HaGaon Zev Wolf HaRav HaGaon Rebe Moshe ben HaRav HaGaon Yacov Moshe Fisher HaRav HaGaon Daniel Zvi ben Avraham Chanuch HaRav HaGaon Ben Zion Freid HaRav HaGoan Yaacov Yitzchak Abrahams HaRav HaGaon Gershon Chaim ben Nachum Zev HaRav Ha Gaon Yehoshua Bergman R' Maair Ben R' Yakutiel and Javayeer z"tl Rav Asher ben Chasha Mosha Basha and Chaya Breina Lazarus Refuah Shleimah Yochanon Baruch ben Fruma Ettta Zivia bas Raizel Tzvi ben Chana Avner Shimon ben Argamon Leah Hadassah bas Michal Chana Chava Bas Michal Chanah Nuna bas Nuna Yakir Efraim Ben Rachel Devora Chaya Leah bas Sara Chaya Shaina Chana Bas Itcha Netanel Ilan ben Shayna Tzipora Shmuel Ben Navat Chanah Tauba bat Tzilah. Daniella bat Sarah Rise bat Faiga Kal Cholei Yisrael salantfoundation.org US 305 653 1182 Israel 058 429 8471 Visit our website Connect with us Share This Email Share This Email Share This Email

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