SF - # The Heart of Sinai - Bringing the Infinite to the Mishkan

The journey is beautiful

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

The Divine Presence (Shechinah) that dwelt within the Mishkan was the very same revelation experienced by Klal Yisrael at Mount Sinai. When Hashem spoke to Moshe from between the Cherubim, He did so with the same awesome voice and the same glowing holiness that permeated the mountain. What merit did the Jewish people possess to awaken such supreme closeness? The Torah reveals the secret: "Speak to the Children of Israel... from every person whose heart inspires him, you shall take My offering" (Shemot 25:2). It was not a tax or a cold obligation. It was a voluntary outpouring of gold and silver, driven by a deep, internal yearning. Because their hearts were inspired to give, the glory of Sinai was awakened to dwell among them. When Klal Yisrael donated to the Mishkan, they did so out of pure love. Because they deeply aspired to come close to Hashem, Hashem—measure for measure—came intensely close to them. Application: Transport yourself to the desert sands. Hear Moshe Rabbeinu calling for those whose hearts are moved. Feel the surge of resolve within the camp as thousands joyously bring their most precious gold and silver, not because they have to, but because they want to be near the Divine. Experience that same Sinai-level holiness beginning to settle into the Mishkan through the power of your own gift. (Based on the commentary of the Ramban) Internalization Exercises 1. The "Volunteer" Mindset Shift Choose one Mitzvah or daily act of kindness that you usually perform out of habit or "obligation" (e.g., giving a small amount of Tzedakah, saying a specific Beracha, or helping a neighbor). Before you do it today, pause for 10 seconds. Explicitly say to yourself: "I am not doing this because I have to; I am doing this because I love Hashem and want to be close to Him." Notice if this "heart-inspiration" changes the "glowing holiness" you feel while doing it. 2. The Sinai Visualization Find a quiet moment to close your eyes. Imagine a flickering candle representing the Shechinah. First, see it far away on top of a mountain (Sinai). Now, visualize yourself holding a piece of gold (representing your unique talents or resources) and placing it into a vessel. As you "give" your heart to the task, watch the flame move from the mountain into your own room. Realize that your initiative is the bridge that brings Sinai into your current life. 3. Identifying Your "Gold" The Ramban emphasizes that the heart's inspiration was the catalyst. Take a piece of paper and write down one thing you possess—it could be a character trait like patience, a physical resource, or a specific skill—that you feel "inspired" to use for a higher purpose. For the next three days, look for one opportunity to "donate" that specific "gold" to someone else or to a holy cause, focusing on the joy of the gift rather than the necessity of the act. 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 Donate 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 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 - # The Power of Unconditional Love

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

D'var Torah: "You shall surely let go of your indignation" (Shemot 23:5) When a person sins, he places himself in disfavor before Hashem; yet in His boundless compassion, Hashem does not respond with rejection but transforms that disfavor into an expression of love. By continuing to bestow kindness and mercy upon the sinner, Hashem demonstrates that His relationship with us is not easily severed. When a person recognizes this unearned love and patience, he begins to grasp the depth of Hashem’s goodness. It is often this very realization—this encounter with divine forgiveness—that awakens the heart, inspiring sincere repentance and a renewed acceptance of the mitzvos, embraced not merely out of obligation, but with joy and gratitude. Judgment and criticism of others is often counterproductive. The compassionate Torah has a game-changing ideology: "Let it go," and win your friend's redemption by smiling on him with love, acceptance, and joy. Application: Emulate HaShem's compassion and forgiveness. Let go of your judgments of others. Respond to unsuitable behavior with love and friendship. Give people the support and confidence to grow towards goodness and personal transformation. Remember the healing power of love. (Based on the commentary of the Tomer Devorah, Chapter One) 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 Donate 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 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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Como Sentir Que a Vida Tem Valor? -------> Shabat Shalom MISHPATIM (14 de fevereiro)

 

Meór HaShabat Semanal

Perspectivas para a Vida, Ideias para o Crescimento Pessoal

 

 

 

        

 

 

     Bom dia, !

 

      Eis as novidades desta edição do Meor Hashabat Semanal:

 

   -   'Ressucitando' a Responsabilidade !

   -   53 Mandamentos em Uma Semana Só

   -   Quer Encontrar a Felicidade?

                                                                                  Horário de Acender Velas de SHABAT: (14 de fevereiro)

 

 S. Paulo: 18:27 h   Rio de Janeiro 18:13  Recife 17:24  Porto Alegre 18:54  Salvador 17:43  Curitiba 18:40

 B. Horizonte 18:12  Belém 18:12  Brasília 18:24  Jerusalém 16:43  Tel Aviv 17:05  Miami 17:52  Nova York 17:08

 

 

Shabat Shalom a todos !    

gerson

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Esta edição é dedicada em memória dos que faleceram no ataque terrorista a Israel, 

ao pronto restabelecimento dos feridos e à libertação dos que estão em cativeiro em Gaza

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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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