SF - Lessons From King David's Throne

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NEW: "Ask the Rabbi": salantorg@gmail.com Receive a personal, private response from Rabbi Zvi Miller. We're updating our contact information. If you'd like to receive important updates by phone or text, please reply with your mobile number to: salantorg@gmail.com בס״ד 👑 D’var Torah: Uniting Heaven and Earth "When the king sits upon his royal throne, he shall write for himself two copies of the Torah... and it shall be with him and he shall read it all the days of his life, so that he may learn to fear Hashem..." (Devarim 17:18–19) ☀️ The Kabbalistic Reflection 👑 Malchut (Divine Kingship): The King of Israel serves as an earthly reflection of Malchut. 📜 Tiferet (Divine Harmony & Glory): The Holy Torah is the reflection of Tiferet. Just as the moon receives its light from the sun, Malchut receives its radiance from Tiferet. When the King of Israel holds and embraces the Torah, he channels a profound spiritual unity—merging Malchut with Tiferet. The luminous light of Tiferet floods into Malchut, resting Divine holiness upon the king. This connection elevates his realm, amplifying his influence in both the Higher and Lower Worlds while stripping away the natural temptation of pride and arrogance. 💡 The Moral The study of the Holy Torah is a powerful spiritual remedy—rectifying the Heavenly realms and bringing protection, light, and blessing to the People of Israel on Earth. Application & Reflection 🖼️ Visualization: Envision King David seated upon his royal throne, holding the Holy Scroll tightly to his heart. See the radiant, Divine light of the Torah flowing into the Kingdom of Hashem, enveloping the King in ultimate purity and holiness. 🌱 Personal Action: Strengthen your commitment to dedicated Torah study today. Allow its wisdom to refine your character, filling your soul with humility, holiness, and Divine light. (Based on the commentary of Rav Moshe Dovid Valli to the Chumash) Donate 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 HaRav HaGoan Yaacov Yitzchak HaRav HaGaon Gershon Chaim 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 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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Reminder: SF - The Joy of Giving

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NEW: "Ask the Rabbi": salantorg@gmail.com Receive a personal, private response from Rabbi Zvi Miller. We're updating our contact information. If you'd like to receive important updates by phone or text, please reply with your mobile number to: salantorg@gmail.com בס״ד 🎁 The Joy of Giving | Parashat Re'eh Two distinct aspects comprise the mitzvah of giving charity: 🪙 The Action: The tangible gift or financial aid provided. 💖 The Emotion: The genuine happiness and joy of the giver in helping another. The Torah explicitly emphasizes the vital importance of the giver's state of mind: "You shall surely give him, and not let your heart feel bad when you give..." (Devarim 15:10) ⚖️ Two Paths in Giving 💔 Giving with Hesitation Some people give charity, yet struggle deeply over parting with their money. Although the funds are delivered, they lack an open, generous heart (Rashi). Because they feel troubled by the act, they often delay issuing the funds. 💝 Giving with Joy In contrast, a good-hearted person gives generously, immediately, and with a full heart. 🌊 The Essence of Divine Kindness The desire to give is the foundation of Divine kindness. ✨ Unbounded Flow: The kindness of HaShem (Chesed) flows forth continuously without limitations—like the powerful current of a mighty river, constantly growing and expanding. 🍽️ Constant Sustenance: As expressed in Birkat Hamazon (Grace After Meals):"Through His great goodness, we have never lacked."  🔑 Key Takeaway & Legacy The Torah reveals that the primary component of giving is not merely the monetary transaction, but the inner joy and genuine desire to help others wholeheartedly. 🌟 Avraham Avinu stands as the consummate master of compassion and loving-kindness (Chesed). May we merit to follow in his footsteps—giving abundantly, joyously, and without bounds! (Based on Da'as Torah of Rabbi Yerucham Levovitz) Donate 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 HaRav HaGoan Yaacov Yitzchak HaRav HaGaon Gershon Chaim 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 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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Reminder: SF - Wisdom: The Wellspring of Life

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NEW: "Ask the Rabbi": salantorg@gmail.com Receive a personal, private response from Rabbi Zvi Miller. We're updating our contact information. If you'd like to receive important updates by phone or text, please reply with your mobile number to: salantorg@gmail.com בס״ד 📖 "Wisdom gives life to the living." (Koheles 7:12) 💡 Insight: Beyond Human Intellect In standard human perception, we tend to frame wisdom (Chochmah) purely as intellectual depth, sharp reasoning, or a high learning capacity. Yet, in its truest and most elevated essence, wisdom is the very wellspring of existence itself. It is not merely a cognitive quality that a person possesses; it is the animating force through which creation continually emerges. Seen through this lens, the attribute of Divine Wisdom is the direct channel through which HaShem continually bestows vitality and life to every created being across the universe. 🎓 Core Lesson: Divine Care & The Gift of Being Divine Wisdom actively nurtures and sustains the most fundamental, baseline need of all creation—the priceless gift of life itself. Because HaShem’s Chochmah is the source from which all physical and spiritual existence flows, every heartbeat, breath, and spark of consciousness is an ongoing act of Divine care and purposeful design. 🎯 Practical Application: Emulating Divine Wisdom To truly emulate this Divine trait, we must strive to become channels of vitality for those around us: 🤝 Empathetic Awareness: Deeply tune into the physical, emotional, and spiritual concerns of others rather than remaining self-focused. 🌍 Enriching This World (Olam HaZeh): Offer genuine support, comfort, and material assistance to uplift someone's daily life and relieve their burdens. ✨ Nurturing the Future (Olam HaBa): Inspire, guide, and share Torah insights that enrich others' souls, granting them an enduring share in the World to Come. Donate 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 HaRav HaGoan Yaacov Yitzchak HaRav HaGaon Gershon Chaim 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 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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