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sexta-feira, 23 de janeiro de 2026

SF - # The Secret "Vertical" Order of the Plagues

In honor of Mr. and Mrs. David Newman:
With heartfelt gratitude, we wish you and your family bracha, hatzlacha, and abundant nachas!

The Ten Plagues were not merely a series of miracles, but a systematic ascent from the lowest depths of the earth to the highest reaches of the heavens. Through this progression, the Almighty revealed His absolute sovereignty over every dimension of existence, moving step-by-step from the physical foundation to the spiritual source.


The Spiritual Revelation


The Maharal of Prague explains that the sequence of the plagues represents a "vertical journey" of Divine justice. Each stage of the Exodus proved that no realm is outside of G-d's reach:

  • The Depths: It began at the lowest foundation—the Nile turning to Blood, followed by Frogs emerging from the deep.
  • The Earth: The revelation rose to the surface as Lice emerged from the dust and Wild Animals swarmed the land.
  • The Atmosphere: The power shifted to the air with Pestilence and the fiery manifestation of Boils.
  • The Heavens: The plague ascended to the clouds with Hail and above the clouds with the swarming Locusts.
  • The Infinite: Finally, it reached the celestial heights with a Darkness that veiled the sun, concluding with the Death of the Firstborn—mastery over the very souls that inhabit the spiritual realm.


The Lesson: Master of All Dimensions


This "Vertical Ladder" is the cornerstone of our faith. It demonstrates that the Creator is not a distant force, but the Master of every layer of creation. Whether we find ourselves at the "lowest point" of our lives or the "highest heights," the same Divine Hand is guiding the outcome. In the eyes of the Maharal, the Exodus was the ultimate proof that G-d rules from the seabed to the soul.


Reflection & Action

  • Recognize the Reach: When facing a challenge, remember that HaShem is the Master of every "dimension" of your situation, from the physical details to the spiritual root.
  • Renew Your Trust: Let the light of Passover remind you that no barrier is too thick and no height is too far for the Almighty to intervene.
  • The Blink of an Eye: Live with the awareness that just as the plagues moved swiftly through the universe, your own salvation can arrive in the blink of an eye.

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Life Advice – עצת חיים


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

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




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quinta-feira, 22 de janeiro de 2026

Por Que Tanta Gente Gosta de 'Enrolar'? e Dá Para Julgar um Pouquinho Melhor? ------> Shabat Shalom BÓ (24 de Janeiro)

 

Meór HaShabat Semanal 

Perspectivas para a Vida, Ideias para o Crescimento Pessoal

 

 

 

        

 

 

    Bom dia, !

 

Eis as novidades desta edição do Meor Hashabat Semanal:

 

-   Por Que Tanta Gente Gosta de 'Enrolar'? 

-   Dá Para Julgar um Pouquinho Melhor ??  

-   As Últimas Pragas no Egito

 

                                                                                          

                                                               Horário de Acender Velas de SHABAT: (23 de janeiro)

 

S. Paulo: 18:37 h   Rio de Janeiro 18:22  Recife 17:26  Porto Alegre 19:07  Salvador 17:47   Curitiba 18:51

B. Horizonte 18:20  Belém 18:11  Brasília 18:29  Jerusalém 16:24  Tel Aviv 16:46  Miami 17:37  Nova York 16:42

 


 

Shabat Shalom a todos !


 

    

gerson


Esta edição é dedicada em memória de  RABINO KALMAN MOSHE ben REUVEN AVIGDOR, HARAV ELIEZER SAID BEN-DAVID ben MONAVAR, SARA BAT MORDEHAI, MORDEHAI BEN MOSHE  Z"L, HARAV MENAHEM MENDEL BEN HARAV YEHUDA YEHIELZ"TL, REBE DE KALIV, e RABINO AZRIEL TAUBER BEN AHARON Z"TL 

 e à pronta recuperação de Shimon ben Haia Sara, Haim Avraham Tzvi ben Golda, Rebe Moshe ben Reizel, Rabino Shemariahu Yossef Nissim ben Batia e Rabino Matitiahu Haim ben Etl


Para parar de receber o Meor Hashabat semanalmente:
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SF - # The Shoemaker's Flame - The Eternal Opportunity to Repair

In honor of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Garfunkel, Mazel Tov on the Chasanah of your Grandson Nataniel to Tehilah. Binyan Adey Ad!:
With heartfelt gratitude, we wish you and your family bracha, hatzlacha, and abundant nachas!

Late one night, as Rabbi Yisrael Salanter—the father of the Mussar movement—was walking home, he noticed a faint light flickering in a basement window. It was the local shoemaker, still hunched over his bench long after the rest of the town had gone to sleep.

Curious, the Rabbi leaned in and asked, "My friend, why are you still working? It is so late, and your candle is nearly spent."

Without looking up, the shoemaker replied with a simple truth that would echo through Jewish history: "As long as the candle is burning, it is still possible to repair."


The Spiritual Revelation


Rabbi Salanter was deeply moved. He realized that this was not just a statement about leather and thread, but a profound metaphor for the human condition.

  • The Candle: Represents the Ner Hashem—the soul of man.
  • The Repair: Represents Tikkun Middot—the rectification of our character and the mending of our spiritual "garments."

As long as the "candle" of life flickers within us, no matter how late the hour or how worn our spirit may feel, we have the capacity to mend our ways. In the eyes of the Creator, there is no such thing as "too late" or "too broken."


The Lesson: Effort Over Perfection


Character rectification is not a daunting, impossible task reserved for the elite. It is the work of a lifetime, built one "stitch" at a time. The Ramban, in his famous letter, teaches us that humility and constant self-reflection are the keys to this repair. As long as we breathe, our efforts to refine our patience, our speech, and our kindness will always bear fruit.


Reflection & Action

  1. Embrace the Whisper: Listen to that internal צִקּוֹן (whispered prayer) that yearns for growth.
  2. Daily Dedication: Carve out a "sacred window" of time each day—even just five minutes—to study Mussar or engage in quiet contemplation.
  3. Persistence: Be encouraged. Each day is a fresh "wick." No matter what happened yesterday, today the candle is burning, and you have the power to repair.

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Life Advice – עצת חיים


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

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




US 305 653 1182
Israel 058 429 8471


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