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Nesta Porção Semanal a Torá nos relata que Balak, o rei do povo de Moav, contratou o profeta Bilam para amaldiçoar o Povo de Israel. Sobre Bilam, a Mishná (Pirkei Avót 5:22) nos ensina: "Seu caráter era definido por três características negativas: um olhar maligno, um espírito arrogante e uma alma gananciosa".

O Midrash relata a seguinte declaração que Bilam fez ao rei Balak: "Nós dois somos ingratos por tentarmos prejudicar o Povo de Israel. Eu não existiria se não fosse por seu patriarca Abraão, pois sou descendente de Lot (o sobrinho de Abraão) – cuja vida foi poupada pelo mérito de Abraão quando Sodoma foi destruída. Também você, Balak, não existiria se não fosse por seu patriarca Jacob, pois você descende de Lavan (o cunhado de Jacob) - e Lavan só foi abençoado com filhos pelo mérito de Jacob".

Bilam foi pego em um dilema moral: por um lado entendia que seria apropriado ser grato ao Povo de Israel e não demonstrar-lhes qualquer má vontade. Por outro, queria o dinheiro que Balak lhe pagaria. Ele percebeu sozinho que a sua ingratidão era imoral, mas lhe faltava a força moral para implementar a verdade de suas convicções.

 

O sentimento de gratidão deve superar todas as outras considerações. Mais do que qualquer outra coisa, a espiritualidade baseia-se na gratidão e no reconhecimento de tudo que o Todo-Poderoso e as demais pessoas têm feito por nós. Este sentimento é gerado através de uma reflexão consistente e sólida e deve permanecer firme e imutável. E suas vantagens são óbvias!

Intensifiquemos a nossa gratidão por todos que nos ajudaram no passado e colhamos boas amizades, harmonia e muitos frutos positivos!

 

 

 

 

Shabat Shalom a Todos!

 

 

 

 

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SF - Who Get's the Credit? \ Parashat Balak

Friday \ June 29, 2018 \ 16 Tamuz, 5778

Who Get's the Credit? \ Parashat Balak  D'var Torah: "If there was a sword in my hand I would kill you now!" (Bamidbar 22:29)). Bilam burned with anger and malice towards his donkey because his donkey refused to go forward. Little did Bilam know that an angel of mercy was blocking the path so that Bilam should not sin and be destroyed. HaShem opened the mouth of the donkey and she said to Bilam, "You can't kill me without a sword. Yet, you want to destroy an entire nation with your tongue?" Bilam was silenced by the rebuke of his donkey and had no words to answer back. Prior to this humiliating event, Bilam's ego had pushed him to take the credit for his own unique powers. Now, at this event, the donkey opened Bilam's eyes to realize that HaShem, alone, is the Source of all man's power and success.    Moral: The more credit man gives to himself for his success, the less he lets HaShem into his life. Whereas, a spiritual person realizes that his very existence and everything that he accomplishes comes from HaShem, alone.  Application: Envision Moshe Rabenu standing on Mount Sinai, receiving the Torah from HaShem. Moshe Rabenu is clearly aware that Hashem is revealing the Torah and giving him the capacity to understand the deep concepts of Torah wisdom. In his absolute humility, Moshe realizes that he has no ability to understand the Torah without HaShem's kindness and compassion. Experience the humility of Moshe Rabenu and be aware that HaShem, alone, is the Source of all success. Reflect on the truth that the more you give the credit to HaShem, the more HaShem will bless you with success in all of your endeavors. (Based on the commentary of Rashi to the Chumash)   Visit the Salant Mussar Library L"N R' Yochanon Mordecai ben Ephraim and Moras Esther Leah bas Yehudah Yoseph Refuah Shleimah Yochanon Baruch ben Fruma Ettta Riva bas Henya Zivia bas Raizel Leah Hadassah bas Michal Chana Chava Bas Michal Chanah Chaya Harriet Bat Sophie Lee Mazal Malkah Mollie Bas Sarah Yakir Efraim Ben Rachel Devora STAY CONNECTED:

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3 Semanas, 2 Jejuns, 1 Motivo --> Porção Semanal: Balak (30 de Junho)

 

Meór HaShabat Semanal

Perspectivas para a Vida, Ideias para o Crescimento Pessoal

 

 

 

        

 

 

     Bom dia, !

 

      Eis as novidades desta edição do Meor Hashabat Semanal:

 

   -   3 Semanas, 2 Jejuns, 1 Motivo

   -   Para Onde a Cobiça Pode Levar ...

   -   A Autodisciplina Vale a Pena

                                

                                         

Horário de Acender as Velas de SHABAT: (29 de junho)

 

S. Paulo: 17:11 h   Rio de Janeiro 17:00  Recife 16:52   Porto Alegre 17:16  Salvador 16:59   Curitiba 17:19

B. Horizonte 17:08  Belém 17:59  Brasília 17:31 Jerusalém 19:09  Tel Aviv 19:29  Miami 19:56  Nova York 20:11

 

 

 

 

 

Shabat Shalom a todos !    

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SF - The Relationship Between Happiness and Spirituality \ Secrets of our Sages

Thurssday \ June 28, 2018 \ 15 Tamuz, 5778

The Relationship Between Happiness and Spirituality  \ Secrets of our Sages  D'var Torah: Spirituality and happiness complement each other. In this light, by consciously awakening joy, a person taps into to his spiritual powers.  Indeed, the more inner happiness a person attains, the more holiness and purity awaken within his soul. For instance, when Elishah HaNavi wanted to attain prophecy, he prepared himself by requesting a minstrel to play for him. The sweet music uplifted his soul with happiness, joy, and positive thoughts. In this way, he elevated his heart and soul to come close to HaShem and received prophecy. Moral: Each Mitzvah that we perform is enhanced by using positive stimuli to bring us to a joyful state of mind. For example, by using music as Elisha did to fill his soul with happiness, we elevate ourselves to attain new levels of spirituality and awareness of HaShem. Application: Engage in activities that stimulate joy before you do a Mitzvah. For example, listen to a beautiful song or take a few minutes to count your blessings. Or reflect on the great miracles HaShem did for us in the Exodus from Egypt and the great miracles that He will do for us at the time of our redemption.  Perform the Mitzvah while your heart is filled with joy, and experience new levels of holiness and closeness to HaShem. (Based on Menoras HaMaor) Visit the Salant Mussar Library L"N R' Yochanon Mordecai ben Ephraim and Moras Esther Leah bas Yehudah Yoseph Refuah Shleimah Yochanon Baruch ben Fruma Ettta Riva bas Henya Zivia bas Raizel Leah Hadassah bas Michal Chana Chava Bas Michal Chanah Chaya Harriet Bat Sophie Lee Mazal Malkah Mollie Bas Sarah Yakir Efraim Ben Rachel Devora STAY CONNECTED:

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SF - The Goodness of the Avot and Their Great Reward \ Parashat Balak

Wednesday \ June 27, 2018 \ 11 Tamuz, 5778

The Goodness of the Avot and Their Great Reward  \ Parashat Balak    D'var Torah:  "May I die the death of the upright" (BaMidbar 23:10). In this verse, Bilam requests that he die like "the upright." Meaning he wanted the great spiritual reward in the World to Come, like the holy Avot, Avraham, Yitzchak, and Yaacov. Although Bilam reached unparalleled heights of prophecy, he was sorely lacking integrity in his relationships to his fellow man. He was bent on destroying an entire nation, even though they did him no harm him, whatsoever. His immoral behavior and lack of respect for HaShem's creations precluded him from meriting the reward of the upright. Conversely, our holy Avot excelled in loving kindness, pleasant character traits, and respect for each and every person.   Moral: There are two aspects of spirituality: one is based on a person's relationship with HaShem and the other is based on his relationship with his fellow man. Regardless of Bilam's spiritual powers, his total lack of human decency awakened nothing but disdain in the eyes of HaShem. Whereas, the love of the Avot for others and their good deeds, merited them to find immeasurable blessing in this world, as well as, the eternal World to Come. Application: Envision Bilam reaching a great level of prophecy. Note how he disrespects all the creatures of HaShem, and how his heart is filled with negative character traits and bad deeds. Imagine the respect the Avot hold for their fellow man, their loving-kindness, and their joyful countenance. Strive to emulate the goodness of the Avot and merit to receive HaShem's most wonderful blessings and rewards.  (Based on the writings of the Netziv) Visit the Salant Mussar Library L"N R' Yochanon Mordecai ben Ephraim and Moras Esther Leah bas Yehudah Yoseph Refuah Shleimah Yochanon Baruch ben Fruma Ettta Riva bas Henya Zivia bas Raizel Leah Hadassah bas Michal Chana Chava Bas Michal Chanah Chaya Harriet Bat Sophie Lee Mazal Malkah Mollie Bas Sarah Yakir Efraim Ben Rachel Devora STAY CONNECTED:

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