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sexta-feira, 17 de janeiro de 2025

SF - I Will Be What I Will Be

Hashem said to Moshe, "I will be what I will be..." (Shemos 3:14)

Rashi explains that this phrase means, "I will be with them in the suffering of the Egyptian exile, and I will be with them in the suffering of future exiles."


From this, we learn a profound lesson: Hashem is always with us, especially in our times of suffering. The image of the Burning Bush that Moshe encountered teaches us this same truth. The bush is a short, thorny bush. It was ablaze with fire but was not consumed, symbolizing Klal Yisrael enduring the hardships of exile and suffering, yet never losing their essence.


And from the midst of that fire, Hashem spoke to Moshe—showing that even in the darkest moments, His presence is with us, as per the verse, "I am with them in their suffering!" (Tehillim 91:15)


Today: Let us strengthen our trust in Hashem, knowing He is with us in every trial and challenge. May we feel His closeness, especially during difficult times. Turn to Him in prayer, for He is always near, ready to listen and respond to our calls.


Note: This week, we learned that Klal Yisrael suffered under Egyptian bondage as a result of speaking Lashon Hara. In today’s world, we are constantly exposed to social media and news broadcasts, where Lashon Hara is widespread.

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May the souls who left this world be remembered for a blessing.

R' Yochanon Mordecai ben Ephraim and Moras Esther Leah bas Yehudah Yoseph

HaRav HaGaon Rebe Mordecai ben Rav Moshe and Rebbitzen Mazel Malka bas Sara

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 BZF

R' Maair Ben R' Yakutiel and Javayeer z"tl




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




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quinta-feira, 16 de janeiro de 2025

SF - Moshe Shined With Divine Radiance

When Moshe Rabbeinu was born, his family saw that “he was good, and they hid him for three months.” What does the term "good" mean in this context?


It signifies that Moshe radiated a special, divine light—a glowing illumination that filled the house and made it shine. His family hid him to prevent the Egyptians from seeing this light and discovering who he truly was. Furthermore, they did not want the Egyptians to realize that this holy child was the redeemer sent by HaShem, destined to lead Klal Yisrael out of darkness and slavery into the light and freedom of redemption.


Holy beings require protection. The more holy and precious they are, the more they need to be safeguarded.


HaShem endows each of us with a holy soul—infinitely precious and good.


Today: Protect your soul from forces that could harm our spiritual integrity and cause us to stray from the path of holiness.

(Based on the commentary of the Kli Yakar to Shemos 2:2)


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May the souls who left this world be remembered for a blessing.

R' Yochanon Mordecai ben Ephraim and Moras Esther Leah bas Yehudah Yoseph

HaRav HaGaon Rebe Mordecai ben Rav Moshe and Rebbitzen Mazel Malka bas Sara

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 BZF

R' Maair Ben R' Yakutiel and Javayeer z"tl




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




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quarta-feira, 15 de janeiro de 2025

SF - The Cause of the Egyptian Bondage

"And he retorted, 'Who made you a man, a prince, and a judge over us? Do you plan to kill me as you killed the Egyptian?' Moses became frightened and said, 'Indeed, the matter has become known!'" (Shemos 2:14)


Rashi comments on Moses' words, "Indeed, the matter has become known!" He explains that Moses, upon hearing the accusation, realized what had perplexed him. He had long wondered why the Jewish people were subjected to such brutal slavery, more than the other nations. Now, Moses understood: they deserved this suffering because there were slanderers among them.


The gravity of slander is immense. It is such a destructive sin that it can cause an entire nation to face severe consequences. As we see from this story, slander can result in suffering that endures for generations.


Today:Let us take a moment to reflect on our speech and strive to eliminate any traces of slander from our words.


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R' Yochanon Mordecai ben Ephraim and Moras Esther Leah bas Yehudah Yoseph

HaRav HaGaon Rebe Mordecai ben Rav Moshe and Rebbitzen Mazel Malka bas Sara

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 BZF

R' Maair Ben R' Yakutiel and Javayeer z"tl




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




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terça-feira, 14 de janeiro de 2025

SF - The Greatest Influence

The king of Egypt commanded the Hebrew midwives, “When you assist the Hebrew women in giving birth… if it is a male, kill him” (Shemos 1:15-16).


However, Yocheved and Miriam, the midwives, feared Hashem deeply. This profound reverence motivated them to act contrary to Pharaoh’s decree. Instead of killing the male infants, they chose to protect them, feeding and nurturing them in secret. When Pharaoh discovered this, he confronted them: “Why did you not kill the male infants, and why do you feed them?” In response, the midwives explained, “The Hebrew women are so vigorous that they give birth before we can arrive.” Pharaoh accepted their answer without further inquiry.


Yet, there’s an intriguing question: Pharaoh did not press them to explain why they nurtured the babies. After all, if their action of saving the infants was contrary to his command, shouldn’t he have demanded an explanation? The answer lies in the power of Yocheved and Miriam’s fear of Hashem. Their reverence for Hashem was so deep and all-encompassing that it extended even to their encounter with Pharaoh. This inner strength of spirit not only allowed them to defy his orders but also had a profound effect on him. Pharaoh’s focus was so disrupted by the spiritual energy emanating from the midwives' fear of Hashem that he forgot to follow up on his second question. The intensity of their moral conviction and Divine awe created a force so powerful that it left Pharaoh distracted and disarmed.


Today: Let us learn from Yocheved and Miriam. Strengthen and integrate your awe of Hashem in every aspect of your life. Let that awe not only shape your personal conduct but also inspire and influence those around you to be better, more compassionate, and more considerate individuals.







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May the souls who left this world be remembered for a blessing.

R' Yochanon Mordecai ben Ephraim and Moras Esther Leah bas Yehudah Yoseph

HaRav HaGaon Rebe Mordecai ben Rav Moshe and Rebbitzen Mazel Malka bas Sara

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 BZF

R' Maair Ben R' Yakutiel and Javayeer z"tl




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




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