SF - # The Transformation of Yisro

The journey is beautiful

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

Core Idea "Moshe's father-in-law, Yisro, the priest of Midian, heard..." (Shemos 18:1). The Torah’s specific choice of titles for Yisro reveals a deep lesson in human potential. If the goal were purely to honor him, he would be called "Moshe’s father-in-law." If the goal were to disparage him, he would be labeled simply "the priest of Midian." By using both titles, the Torah highlights his remarkable transformation: he was once a high priest who had experimented with every form of idol worship in the world, yet he evolved into the esteemed father-in-law of our greatest leader. Embracing the Journey of the Soul The Sefer HaChinuch (Mitzvah 431) explains that the commandment to "love your neighbor" extends specifically to showing compassion for those in vulnerable positions—such as strangers far from their ancestral homes. From this, we learn a vital communal obligation: Valuing Effort: We must embrace geirim (converts) and baalei teshuvah (returnees to faith), recognizing the immense psychological and social hurdles they cleared to change their lives. A Higher Standard of Love: Rather than looking down on someone’s background, we should accord them greater respect. Their journey required a strength of character that deserves a unique level of admiration. Practical Exercises The Narrative Flip: When meeting someone from a different background, consciously replace the thought "they are new to this" with "they are spiritually brave." Acknowledge their courage internally to shift your outward attitude. The Context Bridge: During group discussions, explain niche "insider" terms or local customs without being asked. This prevents geirim or baalei teshuvah from feeling like outsiders in the conversation. Peer-Level Connection: Invite a geir or baal teshuvah for a casual coffee or a walk. Focus the conversation on their professional expertise or personal interests to show you value them as a whole person, not just a "religious newcomer." Based on Rav Moshe Sternbuch's On the Parashah. 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 of the Shechinah: Beyond the Text

The journey is beautiful

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

The Core Idea The opening of Pirkei Avot (1:1) states: "Moshe received the Torah from Sinai and passed it to Yehoshuah." Throughout the rest of the tractate, the sages are defined by their specific axiomatic principles. However, regarding Moshe Rabbeinu, the text offers no specific "motto"—only the fact of his reception and transmission. Why is Moshe’s foundational principle omitted? The answer is hidden in the words "from Sinai." The essence of what Moshe received was not merely a set of instructions, but the clear revelation of the Divine Presence. Moshe transmitted this "Sinaic experience" to Yehoshuah, who passed it to the Prophets. As the era of prophecy diminished, the direct "awareness" of Sinai became harder to share. Consequently, the later Prophets passed the Torah knowledge itself to the Men of the Great Assembly. Yet, the spark remains: sincere Torah study provides both the intellectual expertise of wisdom and the spiritual renewal of the Sinai experience. The Moral The defining element of Sinai was the direct encounter with the Holy Presence of HaShem. This encounter is not a relic of history; HaShem grants every Torah student the opportunity to reactivate that Sinaic awareness through their learning. Practical Applications Set a "Presence" Intention: Before you begin your next session of study, pause for thirty seconds. Move beyond the goal of "finishing the page" and consciously intend to connect with the Divine Light embedded within the words. Visualize the Source: When reciting or reading the words, "Moshe received the Torah," envision the awe, love, and clarity Moshe experienced at the summit of Sinai. Try to carry a "trace" of that holiness into your current environment. Celebrate the Goodness: Shift your focus from the technicalities of the law to the Infinite Goodness of the Giver. Let your learning culminate in a moment of genuine joy, recognizing that the Torah is a personal invitation from HaShem to know Him. 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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Meór HaShabat Semanal

Perspectivas para a Vida, Ideias para o Crescimento Pessoal

 

 

 

        

 

 

    Bom dia, !

 

Eis as novidades desta edição do Meor Hashabat Semanal:

 

-   Há Bulying nos 10 Mandamentos ?

-  Os 10 Mandamentos 

-  Melhor Resolver os Problemas  !

 

                                                                                          

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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 à pronta recuperação de Shimon ben Haia Sara, Haim Avraham Tzvi ben Golda, Rebe Moshe ben Reizel, Rabino Shemariahu Yossef Nissim ben Batia e Rabino Matitiahu Haim ben Etl

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