SF - Silence: A Key to Wisdom and Success

The journey is beautiful

Raban Shimon ben Gamliel said: "All my life I grew up among the Sages, and I have found nothing better for the body and soul than silence." (Pirkei Avos 1:17) From his earliest years through his tenure as Nasi—the spiritual and national leader of the Jewish people—Raban Shimon ben Gamliel consistently conducted himself with deep humility before the Sages. Despite his own wisdom and stature, he did not rush to speak or assert his views. Instead, he chose the path of thoughtful silence, attentively listening to the guidance of those greater or more experienced than he. Through this restraint, he absorbed the profound wisdom of the elders and merited to uncover the light of truth. Today: Train yourself to value silence—not as mere absence of speech, but as an active posture of humility and attentiveness. By quieting your own voice, you make space to hear the insights of Rabbis, mentors, and wise advisors. In doing so, you will open yourself to clarity, understanding, and lasting success in all areas of life. (Based on the commentary of Ruach HaChaim to Pirkei Avos) Donate 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 and Rebbitzen Mazel Malka bas Sara Meira Leah bas Michael Basha Elka bas Moshe HaCohen Devorah bas Moshe 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 HaRav HaGoan Yaacov Yitzchak HaRav HaGaon Gershon Chaim R' Maair Ben R' Yakutiel and Javayeer z"tl Refuah Shleimah Yochanon Baruch ben Fruma Ettta Zivia bas Raizel Tzvi ben Chana Avner Shimon ben Argamon Leah Hadassah bas Michal Chana Chava Bas Michal Chanah Nuna bas Nuna 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. Daniella bat Sarah Rise bat Faiga salantfoundation.org US 305 653 1182 Israel 058 429 8471 Visit our website Connect with us Share This Email Share This Email Share This Email

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