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terça-feira, 2 de novembro de 2021

SF -- The Awe of HaShem Increases Life

Our Torah tells us that Yitzchak Avinu feared on two occasions. Firstly, at the "Binding of Yitzchak," the fear of death gripped Yitzchak so intensely that his soul left his body. Secondly, "Yitzchak feared greatly" upon realizing that he almost mistakenly gave the blessings to Esau instead of Yaacov. Even though the second fear was more intense than the first, Yitzchak's soul did not leave his body upon learning that he almost mistakenly gave the blessings to Esau. If Yitzchak's fear of giving the blessings to the wrong son was more intense than the fear of death, why didn't this fear also cause his soul to leave his body? The fear of the Akeda was the fear of being killed by the sword. Whereas, Yitzchak's fear of almost giving the blessings to Esau was awakened by his awe of HaShem. 

The awe of HaShem does not endanger our health. Conversely, it enhances our life, as the verse states, "The awe of HaShem increases life." What's more, the awe of HaShem awakens great joy within the soul, as per the verse, "Rejoice in trembling before HaShem."

Rejoice in seeking to attain the awe of HaShem and the pursuit of good character traits. Be confident in knowing that the correct Mussar study never causes sadness. Instead, Mussar study and the pursuit of the awe of HaShem awakens supreme joy, wisdom, and fulfillment. 
(Based on the commentary of Rav Nosson Watchfogel)
May the souls who left this world be remembered for a blessing.
R' Yochanon Mordecai ben Ephraim and Moras Esther Leah bas Yehudah Yoseph
HaRav HaGaon Rebe Mordecai ben Rav Moshe
Meira Leah bas Michael
Basha Elka bas Moshe HaCohen
R' Maair Ben R' Yakutiel and Javayeer z"tl 
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 BZF



Refuah Shleimah
Yochanon Baruch ben Fruma Ettta
Rav Raphael David ben Eta Reva
Riva bas Henya
Zivia bas Raizel
Tzvi ben Chana
Avner ben Argamon
Leah Hadassah bas Michal Chana
Chava Bas Michal Chanah
Mazal Malkah Mollie Bas Sarah
Nuna bas Nuna
Miriam bas Chana
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. 


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