SF - The One Thing We Can Do This Tisha B'Av to Bring the Geulah

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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 Covenant of Kindness: Awakening the Geulah 📜 A Blueprint from Egypt When Klal Yisrael were enslaved in Egypt, they realized they were entirely powerless to overthrow Pharaoh's brutal decrees. In the depths of their suffering, they instituted a revolutionary and innovative solution: they made a "Covenant of Kindness" with one another. 🤝 They pledged a sacred commitment to do everything in their power to actively help, lift up, and support each other. They understood a profound spiritual truth: their uncommon kindness to one another would awaken Hashem's boundless kindness toward them. Ultimately, it was the merit of this extraordinary, fierce unity that shattered the chains of Egypt and triggered the miraculous Exodus. ⏳ Our Mission This Tisha B'Av This Tisha B'Av, we hold the exact same power to advance the final Geulah (Redemption). Our holy Sages teach a beautiful, foundational principle: 🎯 The way we treat each other mirrors how Hashem treats us. Therefore, the more we actively love, honor, and shower one another with genuine kindness, the more Hashem will awaken His ultimate love, honor, and compassion for Klal Yisrael—speedily bringing the Geulah! A Meditation for the Heart Take a moment to close your eyes and focus on this powerful visualization: ❤️ Envision the radiant warmth, compassion, and boundless love that pulsated in the heart of Avraham Avinu for every single human being. 🌱 Transpose his pure joy, goodness, and deep care for his fellow man directly into your own heart. 🔓 Open your heart completely, choosing to bestow unconditional love and kindness on every person you encounter. ✨ Visualize our collective love and unity rising up, awakening Hashem's unconditional love for Klal Yisrael, and finally bringing the Geulah! (Based on Tana D'vei Eliyahu and the commentaries of the Chofetz Chaim and Rav Matisyahu Salomon) בס 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 - Are You Flowing or Stuck

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NEW: "Ask the Rabbi": salantorg@gmail.com Receive a personal, private response from Rabbi Zvi Miller. בס״ד 🏛️ The Heavenly Palace of Kindness “One of the thirteen attributes of supernal compassion is ‘HaShem Delights in Kindness’ (Chefez Chesed Hu). Through this attribute, His mercy overcomes judgment.” (Tomer Devorah) 🌌 The Heavenly Response to Compassion The Spiritual Fortress: There exists a spiritual palace in Heaven, inhabited by countless angels. Every time a person performs an act of kindness, an angel collects that deed and securely stores it within this heavenly sanctuary. The Shield Against Judgment: In times when harsh judgment is awakened against the world, these angels rush before HaShem, presenting the gathered treasury of Klal Yisrael's kindness. The Ultimate Mitigation: Because HaShem fundamentally delights in kindness, He is deeply moved by this visual testimony. His boundless mercy immediately overrules and annuls the severe decree. 📜 A Historical Defense: The Hidden Sign During the Churbon (the tragic destruction of the Holy Temple), a severe decree of absolute destruction was awakened against Klal Yisrael. To save the nation, the ministering angels stood before the Heavenly Throne and displayed a striking image: the form of a human hand, symbolizing the active deeds of charity and compassion performed by the Jewish people. Upon seeing this, HaShem immediately turned to Gavriel, the angel of strict justice, and commanded: “They are performing acts of kindness for each other! Relax the judgment, and allow them to survive.” Walking in His Ways: The Human Application HaShem purposefully designed the universe so that His gaze rests primarily on the positive attributes and noble actions of humanity. We are called upon to emulate this exact Divine trait in our daily interactions: Shift Your Focus: If someone offends you, hurts your feelings, or causes you grief, consciously refuse to let your mind dwell on the hurt. Search for the Spark: Force a shift in perspective. Actively search for their redeeming qualities. Identify a time they helped someone else, recall a positive character trait they possess, or remember a specific good deed credited to their name. Dissolve the Anger: Let the reality of "Delighting in Kindness" reshape your emotional landscape. By actively viewing your fellow man in a favorable light, you silence internal judgment and unlock genuine compassion. בס 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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NEW: "Ask the Rabbi": salantorg@gmail.com Receive a personal, private response from Rabbi Zvi Miller. 🌟 The Infinite Wellspring of Growth “HaShem, Your G-d, has increased you, and today you are like the stars of heaven in abundance. May HaShem, the G-d of your fathers, increase you a thousand times, and may He bless you as He has spoken of you.” (Devarim 1) When Yaakov Avinu entered Egypt, he brought only seventy souls. Yet, a few hundred years later, the population of Klal Yisrael in the desert had grown into the millions. What is the secret behind this miraculous, phenomenal growth? 🔑 The Two Secrets of the Blessing In these verses, Moshe Rabenu reveals the dual nature of the Divine flow that sustains and multiplies Klal Yisrael: 🌌 The Stars of Heaven (Infinite Expansion): At the Exodus, HaShem revealed entirely new dimensions of Divine compassion, kindness, and freedom. Just as the physical universe is infinite and continuously generating new stars, the holiness of the Redemption established an ever-growing spiritual reality for the Jewish people—one that continuously increases, replenishes, and defies natural limits. 🌊 The Endless River (Continuous Flow): The Exodus permanently connected Klal Yisrael to the Divine wellspring of infinite kindness. This is not a static reservoir, but a rushing river of unbounded blessing, success, and vitality that flows continuously throughout history. (Based on the commentary of Rav Moshe Dovid Volli) Mindful Visualization: Tap into the Flow Use this structured visualization to internalize these profound truths: [🌌 THE INFINITE CANOPY] --> [🌊 THE DIVINE WELLSPRING] --> [🌱 PERSONAL GROWH]  Look up at the limitless. Feel the rushing waters of receiving the abundance of stars of blessing. continuous kindness, prosperity, and renewal. Look Upward: Picture a vast, brilliant night sky. See the stars multiplying, sparkling with a light that has traveled through generations. Feel the Current: Visualize a deep, pure river of Divine kindness flowing directly from the Source. Feel this warm, revitalizing energy pouring into your life, washing away limitations, and carrying endless blessings of health, success, and joy. Embrace the Growth: Let this sense of infinite freedom and abundance fill your being. Breathe in the potential for spiritual advancement, prosperity, and continuous renewal. בס״ד 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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