SF - A Simple Rule to Elevate Every Encounter

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בס"ד The Root of Holy Conduct "No one ever greeted Rabbi Yochonon ben Zachai before he first greeted them. He was always first to greet even a non-Jew in the marketplace." — Brachot 17a Astonishingly, Rabbi Yochonon ben Zachai was always first, in every single instance, to greet whomever he encountered. How did he master this most precious virtue? The answer lies in radical humility. This precious trait was the root of his holy conduct. Because he sincerely perceived every other human being as more worthy than himself, he felt a natural, compelling motivation to honor them by greeting them first. When we realize that every person is deeply worthy of respect, we unlock the inspiration to become the first to extend warmth to everyone we meet. Your 1-Minute Daily Practice To internalize this holy conduct, take just one minute today to move through these three transformative steps: Review the Teaching: Reflect on the flawless consistency of Rabbi Yochonon ben Zachai in the busy marketplace. Consider the Good Points: Look at the people around you and consciously acknowledge the unique value, dignity, and good points inherent in every individual. Make a Personal Rule: Commit to an absolute rule for yourself—never wait to be noticed. Resolve to always be the first one to offer a greeting. 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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