SF - We are visiting the Ramak's Kever on his Yahrzeit this Wednesday

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בס"ד .🌿 Partner with the Salant Foundation In Honor of the Yahrzeit of the Ramak – Rabbi Moshe Cordovero Wednesday – 23rd of Tammuz • 456th Yahrzeit 🔥 Connect to the Fire of the Ramak On this Wednesday, the 23rd of Tammuz, we mark the 456th Yahrzeit of the Ramak — Rabbi Moshe Cordovero zt”l, the great Kabbalist of Tzfat and teacher of the Arizal. A pillar of fire was witnessed accompanying him to the grave. The Ramak’s most well-known sefer, Tomer Devorah, is a timeless work of: 🌱 Spiritual and physical healing 💎 Personal refinement 🛡️ Divine protection The Divrei Chaim of Sanz zt”l testified that Tomer Devorah is a protection against illness — a spiritual refuge in times of hardship. 🌟 Join the Ramak Legacy Project The Salant Foundation in Eretz Yisrael invites you to take part in this holy mission: ✅ Daily Mussar messages around the world ✅ Online classes and publications in English & Hebrew ✅ A vibrant Kollel and Yeshivah in Beit Shemesh ✅ A new annotated edition of Tomer Devorah with Salant commentary To honor the Ramak’s Yahrzeit, we are making a Siyum on Tomer Devorah and sending a group of Rabbis and Talmidei Chachamim to daven at the Ramak’s kever in Tzfat — on your behalf. We invite you to submit names for Refuah Sheleimah, Success in all endeavors, Shiddach, or any other reason you want. Benefits for Monthly Donors Choose a monthly partnership level and receive these blessings: 💧 $18/month – Chessed Tier Special tefillah at the Ramak’s kever Inclusion in the merit of the Siyum 🔥 $36/month – Tiferes Tier Personal tefillah at the kever by Rabbis on the Yahrzeit Merit of ongoing Torah and Mussar study 🌿 $50/month – Tomer Devorah Sponsor Includes everything above, plus: A personally signed copy of the new Tomer Devorah with commentary Additional merit of supporting Torah publishing and public Mussar education 📖 Why Tomer Devorah? Tomer Devorah is not only a sefer of deep Kabbalistic wisdom — it is a practical guide to refining one’s middot and emulating the Divine attributes. This draws down rachamim (mercy) from Heaven. The Ramak taught that such emulation brings healing to the soul and the body. The Divrei Chaim of Sanz confirmed its unique protective power. 🕯️ Join Us. Honor the Ramak. Draw Down Mercy. Be part of the Salant Foundation’s sacred mission. Your monthly gift transforms lives through Torah, Mussar, and prayer. 📅 This Wednesday is the time 💌 Submit your names 📘 Reserve your signed sefer 🎯 Make your commitment 🔗 Make a Secure Online Payment Click here to make your donation ✉️ Mailing Address for Checks: The Salant Foundation 1330 NE 172 Street North Miami Beach, Florida 33162 ☎️ Phone Contribution: 305-586-7634 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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SF - How to Dismantle the Illusions That Threaten Us

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בס״ד 🦅 The Airborne Battle: Illusion vs. Ultimate Reality When the soldiers of Israel advanced against Midian, the battlefield suddenly defied nature. Balaam, wielding the absolute peak of ancient sorcery and dark metaphysics, used black magic to lift himself and the Midianite kings high into the air. Hovering far above the battlefield, they believed they had achieved more than just a tactical escape; they assumed they had established absolute spiritual supremacy over the nation below. [ 🌌 THE ILLUSION OF POWER ] Balaam's Sorcery ──> Supernatural Flight ──> Arrogant Presumption of Dominance │ [ 👑 THE SHATTERING REALITY ] ▼ The Golden Tzitz ──> Divine Radiance ──> Dark Forces Dissolve & Crash to Earth 🛡️ The Power of the Tzitz To counter this metaphysical threat, Pinchas did not look to conventional weaponry. He stepped forward holding the Tzitz—the golden forehead plate worn by the Kohen Gadol. ✨ The Weapon: A thin band of pure, gleaming gold. 📜 The Inscription: Deeply engraved with the sacred words: Kodesh L'HaShem ("Holy to the Lord"). ⚡ The Effect: As Pinchas directed the radiant holiness of the Tzitz toward the sky, the illusion of the sorcery shattered. Confronted by absolute Divine reality, the dark forces instantly dissolved, sending Balaam and the kings crashing back to the earth. 🛠️ The Mechanics of Spiritual Victory 💡 The Core Lesson: True victory for the Jewish people never originates from military might, economic strategy, or political prowess alone. Our ultimate shield and weapon is the spiritual strength generated by living a life aligned with the Torah. Holiness does not just defend; it fundamentally dismantles the power of our adversaries. 🌱 Daily Focus: The next time you do a Mitzvah, pause for three seconds. Envision that action not just as a nice deed, but as a flash of light from the Tzitz. Realize that your individual action adds a layer of spiritual armor to Klal Yisrael, generating the real-world protection and victory we need today. 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 - How to Find Relief in the Daily Cycle

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בס״ד ☀️ The Celestial Clockwork of Atonement In the Holy Temple, the daily rhythm of life was anchored by two public offerings that perfectly tracked the movement of the sun. This was not merely symbolic; it was a functional daily renewal of the relationship between Klal Yisrael and HaShem. [ THE MORNING TAMID ] offered at the north-west corner ──> Faces the Rising Sun ──> Atones for the Night [ THE EVENING TAMID ] offered at the north-east corner ──> Faces the Setting Sun ──> Atones for the Day The Perfection of Yerushalayim: “There was never a person in Yerushalayim who was accountable for a sin. How can this be? The morning Tamid offering atoned for the misdeeds of the night, and the evening Tamid offering atoned for the misdeeds of the day.” (Midrash Rabbah) 🛠️ The Mechanics of Divine Providence The precise positioning of the Tamid offerings teaches us how to view the natural world and our personal journeys: 🔄 Mastering the Vicissitudes: The rising and setting of the sun dictates the entire cycle of earthly life. By placing the offerings directly in line with the sun's path, the Torah declares that all the "ups and downs," the light and the darkness of our lives, are administered by the same Divine Providence. 📜 From Sinai to the Sanctuary: The very same holiness that shook Mount Sinai was anchored permanently within the Holy of Holies, where the Luchot (Tablets) and the Sefer Torah rested. This enduring Presence humbles us to accept HaShem as the true Master of the universe. 🌌 Connecting Creation to Redemption: The Levites accompanied the Tamid offering by reciting the Ma'aseh Bereisheit (the Work of Creation). This explicitly sewed together the natural universe with historical destiny—reminding us that the One who created the sun is the same Shepherd guiding us from the Exodus to the Final Redemption. 🧭 Aligning with the Shepherd of Israel 🌱 Daily Application: Tomorrow morning, when the first rays of the sun break over the horizon, or in the evening as the sky turns to gold, look out the window for just a moment. Remember the Tamid. Recognize that the light warming the world is a direct expression of HaShem’s unbounded love for you. Let that cosmic consistency bring vitality and relief into your heart. You are part of a cherished flock, and your beloved Shepherd is guiding your every step today with perfect precision. 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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