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sexta-feira, 20 de março de 2026

SF: # Getting ready for Pesach — one thought ?

The Salant Foundation


🫓✨ KIMCHA D’PISCHA – HELP A FAMILY FOR PESACH ✨🫓

Pesach is approaching, and Israeli families everywhere are preparing for the Seder.


For many poor families, the cost of matzah, wine, and Pesach food is simply beyond reach, approximately $1,000 per family.

For generations, our people have upheld the sacred custom of Kimcha D’Pischa — making sure every Jew can celebrate Pesach with dignity.


⚠️ This year, the challenge is greater.

Because of the uncertainty and financial strain caused by the war, fundraising has become much harder — when needy families need help the most.


The Salant Foundation, inspired by the teachings of Rabbi Yisrael Salanter, is providing essential Pesach assistance to struggling families.


Your donation will help provide:


🫓 Matzah for the Seder and Pesach

🍷 Wine and Seder essentials

🛒 Basic Pesach food for families

✨ Help an Israeli family sit at the Seder table with dignity and joy.


🙏 Please give generously. Every donation translates directly into food on the table for many families.


Salant Foundation




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Israel 058 429 8471


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quinta-feira, 19 de março de 2026

Porção Semanal: VAIKRA (21 de março) --> Como Aumentar o Nosso QI (ou ao menos, não diminui-lo) + Pessach Está Chegando! Por Que Parar de Comer Pão por 1 Semana ?

 

Meór HaShabat Semanal 

Perspectivas para a Vida, Ideias para o Crescimento Pessoal

 

 

 

        

 

 

     Bom dia, !

 

      Eis as novidades desta edição do Meor Hashabat Semanal:

 

   -   Pessach Está Chegando! !  --> Dias 01 e 02 de abril

    -  Como Desfrutar de seu Seder

    -  Por Que Parar de Comer Pão por 1 Semana ?

   -   Como Aumentar o Nosso QI (ou ao menos, não  diminui-lo)


 

                                                                  

                                                                 Horário de Acender Velas de SHABAT: (20 de março)

                                                                                                                                     S. Paulo: 17:57 h   Rio de Janeiro 17:43  Recife 17:10  Porto Alegre 18:15  Salvador 17:24  Curitiba 18:07

B. Horizonte 17:46  Belém 18:04  Brasília 18:02  Jerusalém 17:10  Tel Aviv 17:32  Miami 19:12  Nova York 18:48

 

 

 



Shabat Shalom e Muita Alegria 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 senhora Yafa bat Shoshana

 e à pronta recuperação de Zeev ben Daha, Rebe Moshe ben Reizel (Rebe de Kaliv) e Pessach Yossef ben Hinda (Rav Pessach Krohn)


 


Para parar de receber o Meor Hashabat semanalmente:
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quarta-feira, 18 de março de 2026

SF - # A Small Deed Becomes a Life Offering

NEW: See Bottom of Page: "Ask the Rabbi"


The Soul in the Handful


"Better is a handful of quietness than both hands full of labor with futility" (Kohelles 4:6).


The Midrash reveals a startling Divine preference within this verse. The Holy One, Blessed be He, says: "The handful of flour brought by the poor man as his Minchah offering is more beloved to Me than the handful of incense offered by the High Priest."


Why does the simple flour of the poor outweigh the fragrant incense of the Kohen Gadol? Because the flour offering brings atonement, while the incense does not.


Our Sages (Menachos 104b) note that of all the sacrifices, the Torah uses the term "Nefesh" (Soul) specifically regarding the Minchah. Because the poor man gives from the very little he has, HaShem considers it as if he has offered his very soul. The High Priest, while performing an exalted service, uses public funds; the poor man, however, offers a piece of himself. HaShem values the personal sacrifice and the "squeeze" of the heart, decreeing that this small gift shall achieve a level of atonement that even the most expensive incense cannot reach.


We often feel that our spiritual efforts are insignificant compared to the "spiritual giants" around us. However, the Torah reveals that HaShem empathizes with the struggle. He cherishes the small, difficult "handful" of devotion you offer today more than a masterpiece offered without effort.


Application Exercise: The "Minchah" Minute

The Torah Temimah teaches us that sacrifice creates a unique bond with HaShem that ease cannot achieve. This exercise is designed to turn a moment of struggle into a "beloved offering."


The Practice: The Effort Elevation


  1. Identify the "Small Flour": Choose one Mitzvah or task today that feels "heavy" or difficult because you are tired, or busy (e.g., saying Birkat HaMazon with focus, being patient with a difficult person, or learning for just five minutes despite a long day).
  2. The Reframe: In that moment of struggle, pause and say: "This is my 'handful of flour.' It might look small to the world, but because it is hard for me right now, it is a 'Nefesh' offering."
  3. The Joy of Acceptance: Perform the act with the conscious thought that HaShem is looking past the "simplicity" of the act and cherishing the "Soul" you put into it.
  4. The Result: Notice how the feeling of "futility" or "insignificance" vanishes when you realize that your smallest effort is currently the most beloved thing in Heaven.


Reflective Prompt:

"What is one 'handful' of service I did today that required real personal sacrifice? How does it feel to know HaShem calls that a 'soul-offering'?"


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

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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Israel 058 429 8471


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terça-feira, 17 de março de 2026

SF - # Joy as the Ultimate Healer

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The Wealth of a Happy Heart


"A happy heart is a fine remedy" (Mishlei 17:22).


A joyful heart is the most potent of all healing agents. While medicine treats the symptoms, a heart full of joy heals the very root of the soul.

Nowhere is this joy more profound than in the relationship between parents and children. To raise children with virtuous character (Middos) and a love for Torah is to create a "healing balm" for one's own life. The pride a parent feels in seeing their child grow into a decent, holy person is a medicine that rejuvenates both body and spirit.


This truth was embodied by Rabbi Baruch Ber Leibowitz, the great pre-war Rosh Yeshiva. One of his most brilliant students came from an impoverished home; the boy's father struggled to keep a tiny, failing grocery store afloat. Yet, whenever Rabbi Leibowitz passed that humble shop, he would exclaim, "Here lives the millionaire!" He understood that despite the empty coffers, the father was the wealthiest man alive because of his son’s spiritual achievements.


We must remember that each of us is a "child of HaShem." He takes infinite pride in our holy essence and our efforts to do good. Just as that storekeeper was a millionaire through his son, HaShem "enriches" His world through our small acts of kindness and our yearning to connect with Him. By strengthening the happiness in our hearts and recognizing HaShem's constant love, we access the ultimate remedy for all of life’s hardships.


Application Exercise: The "Millionaire" Mindset

Rabbeinu Yonah teaches that happiness is a physical and spiritual healer. This exercise helps you cultivate the "Millionaire" perspective regardless of your external circumstances.


The Practice: The Spiritual Audit

  1. Identify the "Small Store": Think of one area of your life where you feel "impoverished" right now—perhaps it is financial stress, a lack of time, or a physical ache.
  2. Locate the "Scholar": Now, identify one "spiritual asset" you possess that is worth more than gold. This could be a specific Mitzvah you do regularly, a child or student you are proud of, or a moment of Teshuvah (return) you recently experienced.
  3. The Proclamation: Several times today, when you feel the weight of your "small store," say to yourself: "I am a millionaire because [insert your spiritual asset]."
  4. The Result: Notice how this shift in focus affects your physical energy. By acknowledging your spiritual wealth, you trigger the "happy heart" that Mishlei promises will act as a remedy for your stress.


Reflective Prompt:

"If HaShem is looking at my 'store' today, what specific deed of mine is He pointing to while calling me a millionaire?"


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

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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