SF - The Most Treasured Nation \ Parashat V'erah

Monday \ December 31 2018 \ 22 Tevas 5779

Join Salant WhatsApp The Most Treasured Nation  \ Parashat V'erah D'var Torah:"I will take you to me to be My people and I will be your G-d, and you will know that I am your G-d, Who takes you out from the burdens of Egypt" (Shemos 6:7).  The great Exodus from Egypt marks the first -- and only time in history -- that HaShem freed a nation of slaves from their bondage. Not only did this miraculous event demonstrate HaShem's care for His People, even more, HaShem revealed His unbounded compassion and love for us. Just as a mother kisses her child to show great affection to her beloved offspring, so too, during the great events of the Ten Plagues and the Exodus, HaShem revealed His unbounded love and compassion for every individual member of Klal Yisrael. As the Torah clearly proclaims, "I will take you to me to be My people and I will be your G-d, and you will know that I am your G-d, Who takes you out from the burdens of Egypt." Moral: When HaShem mercifully rescued us from our hardships in Egypt, He also openly revealed and communicated His great love for His beloved Klal Yisrael.  Application: Envision yourself, your family and friends as slaves in Egypt. You all suffer under the burdens of the oppressive slavery. Suddenly, HaShem performs awesome miracles to free you and Klal Yisrael from slavery. Even more, HaShem reveals His unbounded compassion and love to you, and all of Klal Yisrael. In addition, HaShem takes Klal Yisrael, alone, to be His treasured people.  (Based on the commentary of the Ohr HaChaim)  We're on a search! Looking for a Shul or community to support the seminal Salant Kollel and Mussar Centre. AdoptAKollel.org makes it easy. Please contact Rabbi Zvi Miller for further information, at salantorg@gmail.com   Thank you!  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 Chaya Leah bas Sara STAY CONNECTED:

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SF - Did Moshe Speak Incorrectly to HaShem? \ Parashat Shemot

Friday \ December 28 2018 \ 20 Tevas 5779

Join Salant WhatsApp Did Moshe Speak Incorrectly to HaShem?  \ Parashat Shemot  D'var Torah: "And Moshe returned to HaShem and said, 'Why have you done badly to this people, why have you sent me? From the time I came to Pharaoh to speak in Your Name he did evil to this people, but You did not rescue Your people'" (Shemot 5:22). It is hard to understand how Moshe Rabenu spoke so boldly to HaShem, questioning HaShem's justice in bringing such harm to Klal Yisrael? However, let us consider that "Moshe was the humblest man on the face of the earth." Moreover, when HaShem charged Moshe to order Pharaoh to free Klal Yisrael from slavery, Moshe did not feel he was worthy of the task. In this light, Moshe did not question HaShem's fairness, rather he blamed himself for the troubles: "Why have You done badly to this people, why did you send me? The oppression worsened as a result of my demand to Pharaoh to free Klal Yisrael. Therefore, it must be due to my total unworthiness to redeem them." Moshe Rabenu interpreted the difficulties that emerged as a sign for him to do Teshuvah (repent). The merit of his repentance awakened HaShem's mercy and He set the great redemption into motion, "Now you will see what I will do to Pharaoh, for through a strong arm he will send them forth, and with a strong hand he will drive them from his land."        Moral: Every hardship and challenge is a reminder to improve ourselves. Indeed, the Teshuvah of one person holds the merit to awaken the redemption for all Klal Yisrael. Application: The mark of humility is the awareness that we are not perfect, we have plenty of room for improvement. Whenever you are faced with a challenge or hardship, take it as an impetus to improve. Reflect on how you can improve your character traits, your deeds, and even your thoughts. Take specific steps of change. Be confident that HaShem recognizes your Teshuvah, and He will bring great blessing to you and the entire Klal Yisrael. (Based on the commentary of the Bat Ayin) We're on a search! Looking for a Shul or community to support the seminal Salant Kollel and Mussar Centre. AdoptAKollel.org makes it easy. Please contact Rabbi Zvi Miller for further information, at salantorg@gmail.com   Thank you!  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 Chaya Leah bas Sara STAY CONNECTED:

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SF - I Will Show You Wonders Every Day \ Secrets of Our Sages

Thursday \ December 27 2018 \ 19 Tevas 5779

Join Salant WhatsApp I Will Show You Wonders Every Day \ Secrets of Our Sages  D'var Torah: "Like the days when you left the land of Egypt I will show them wonders" (Micah 7:15). Klal Yisrael left Egypt in one momentous day, the fifteenth of Nisan. If so why does this verse say, "Like the days when you left Egypt," with "days" written in the plural tense? The Torah is conveying an important message to each one of us, in our times. "Egypt" in this verse alludes to the negative impulse, which distracts us from pursuing our spiritual goals. Therefore, the Torah encourages each one of us, everyday of our lives, to overcome the influence of "Egypt." Yet, how do we rise to the occasion and free ourselves? Three spiritual weapons  empower us to overcome the negative impulse: Torah, prayer, and humility. The greater our commitment to Torah, prayer, and humility, the more HaShem will show us wonders, and help us to succeed in all of our spiritual endeavours!       Moral: Each day of our lives we have the opportunity to awaken great wonders of HaShem, by rising to the challenge and freeing ourselves from "Egypt." This phenomenon is accomplished by strengthening our devotion to Torah, prayer, and humility.    Application: Envision the great wonders that HaShem performed for Klal Yisrael on the day of their departure from Egypt. Reflect on the verse, "Like the days when you left the land of Egypt I will show them wonders". Contemplate on the inner message of the verse: each day of your life you need to free yourself from "Egypt," the negative impulse. Repeat the verse aloud a few times and internalize its encouraging message. Strengthen your dedication to Torah, prayer, and humility. Be confident that HaShem will perform great wonders for you, every day of your life, and "take you out of the land of Egypt!"  (Based on the commentary of the Bat Ayin) We're on a search! Looking for a Shul or community to support the seminal Salant Kollel and Mussar Centre. AdoptAKollel.org makes it easy. Please contact Rabbi Zvi Miller for further information, at salantorg@gmail.com   Thank you!  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 Chaya Leah bas Sara STAY CONNECTED:

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SF - Your Innate Holiness \ Secrets of Tomer Devorah

Wednesday \ December 26 2018 \ 18 Tevas 5779

Join Salant WhatsApp Your Innate Holiness \ Secrets of Tomer Devorah  D'var Torah: Each and every day, HaShem, in His unbounded goodness, continuously renews the creation of the universe. The ultimate purpose of creation is man, who is created in the Image of HaShem. Therefore, just as HaShem creates the world anew each day, He continuously renews each soul with its original purity and holiness. Even when we give way to the influence of human nature, HaShem preserves the innate holiness of our souls. When we want to correct our misdeeds, all we need to do is to attach ourselves to our pure essence. HaShem, in His great love and compassion for man, gives us the opportunity every second to return to the root of our soul, which is eternally holy, radiant, and good. Moral: HaShem continuously grants man the freedom to correct his flaws, by choosing to elevate himself to the eternal radiance of his holy soul. Application: Envision Avraham Avinu, as small child raised in a society of idol-worshippers. See him recognize the holiness of his soul and the goodness of his heart. Each day he elevates himself a little more by attaching himself to his inner holiness. Ultimately he emerges as a kind and gentle man, a spirtual luminary shining with the wisdom of HaShem. Reflect on the eternal goodness of your soul. Elevate yourself to the inherent holiness of your soul, rectify your flaws, and enlighten the entire world. (Based on Tomer Devorah, Chapter Four, of Rav Moshe Cordovero) We're on a search! Looking for a Shul or community to support the seminal Salant Kollel and Mussar Centre. AdoptAKollel.org makes it easy. Please contact Rabbi Zvi Miller for further information, at salantorg@gmail.com   Thank you!  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 Chaya Leah bas Sara STAY CONNECTED:

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