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The Joy of Kindness \ The Wisdom of Our Sages
D'var Torah: "Rabbi Yehudah said in the name of Rav: 'Each and every day a Heavenly voice issues from Mount Sinai and proclaims, 'The entire world is sustained on the merit of Chaninah, My son. While Chaninah, himself, suffices himself on a small amount of carob.'" If Rabbi Chaninah's merit sustained the entire world, why did he receive such a little portion? Rabbi Chaninah was a master of loving kindness. He barely required anything for himself because the joy of bestowing kindness to other people totally sustained his heart and soul. His primary happiness in life came through giving to others. Since Rabbi Chaninah ben Dosa emulated the kindness of HaShem so perfectly, he merited to be the blessing of sustenance for the entire world!
Moral: The golden attribute of bestowing good to others is the key to all fulfillment, success, and joy. The more we dedicate ourselves to being kind to others, the more we will be beloved by mankind and Heaven.
Application: Envision Rabbi Chaninah ben Dosa granting kindness and care to everyone around him. See him act with friendliness and goodness to his family, friends, and neighbors. Imagine how his love of goodness and good deeds awakens intense joy and contentment in his heart. Reflect on the fact that his dedication to helping others gave him the merit to be the blessing of sustenance for the the entire world. Flow with loving kindness, good deeds, and ever increasing joy. (Based on Brachos 17b, according to the commentary of Da'as Torah)
The Salant Foundation is currently looking for a Shul or community to partner with us in sharing the merit of the unique and important Salant Kollel. There are practical and easy ways (such as adoptakollel.org) to create a special mutual relationship between the Kollel and a Shul or community. If you think your Shul or community or workplace might want to participate in supporting the Salant Kollel, please contact Rabbi Zvi Miller at salantorg@gmail.com, and we will discuss how to implement your idea. Thank you! |
L"N R' Yochanon Mordecai ben Ephraim and Moras Esther Leah bas Yehudah Yoseph. R' Maair Ben R' Yakutiel Javayeer z"tl
Refuah Shleimah
Yochanon Baruch ben Fruma Ettta
Riva bas Henya
Zivia bas Raizel
Tzvi ben Chana Leah Hadassah bas Michal ChanaChava Bas Michal ChanahChaya Harriet Bat Sophie Lee Mazal Malkah Mollie Bas Sarah Yakir Efraim Ben Rachel Devora
Chaya Leah bas Sara Chaya Shaina Chana Bas Itcha
Netanel Ilan ben Shayna Tzipora
Shumel Ben Navat
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