The Secret of Shalom Bayis The Talmud relates that in Ma'aros Machpelah (the tomb of the Patriarchs), "Avraham is resting in Sarah's arms and Sarah is gazing at Abraham's head." Avraham recognized that since his primary task was Torah study, he was in some measure lacking in kindness. Therefore, "he was resting in Sara's arms" -- relying on her kindness for his completeness. And Sarah recognized that since her primary task was kindness, she was in some measure lacking in Torah. Therefore, "she was gazing at his head -- relying on his Torah for her completeness. Lesson: Our spouse enriches us in ways that no one else can and compensates for our inadequacies so that we attain spiritual wholeness. App: Stay focused on the benefits, balance, and improvements that your spouse brings to your life -- and attain a harmonious and joyous relationship. (Based on Bava Basra 58a) |
L"N R' Yochanon Mordecai ben Ephraim and Moras Esther Leah bas Yehudah Yoseph
Refuah Shleimah Yochanon Baruch ben Fruma Etta Refuah Shleimah R' Matisyahu Chaim ben Ettel Refuah Shleimah Miriam Chaya bas Sara Refuah Shleimah Avraham ben Faige Refuah Sheimah Dovid Noach ben Shoshana Raizel Refuah Shleimah Shaya ben Malkah
Refuah Shleimah Chaya Raizel bas Dena Refuah Shleimah Miriam bas Chana Refuah Shleimah Yisrael Gedalya ben Reva Refuah Shleimah Yitzchak Eliezer ben Fruma Baila Refuah Shleimah Don ben Rachel
Refuah Shleimah for Leah Devorah bas Malkah |
