SF - The Positive Path to Repentance \ Rosh HaShanah

Wednesday \ September 4 2018 \ 25 Elul 5778

An Innovative Approach to Teshuvah \ Rosh HaShanah D'var Torah: As we approach Rosh HaShanah, the Day of Judgement, we strive to uplift and better ourselves. What is the secret of making real improvements both in character traits as well as deeds? The Torah illuminates an innovative path of repentance that is positive and powerfully effective. We are familiar with the narrative of the sacrifices of Cain and Abel. HaShem accepted Abel's generous offering, yet rejected Cain's meager one. After Cain's sacrifice was not accepted he became angry and depressed. HaShem consoled him, "If you want to improve, elevate yourself." HaShem revealed to him that man's core, his holy soul, is infinitely good. Therefore, if man will simply believe in himself and access his inherent goodness, he and all of his previous negative deeds will be automatically transformed to good.   Moral: The holiness of our souls has sufficient power to heal every imperfection and misdeed. Repentance is the process of overcoming our negative tendencies by recognizing and embracing our holy soul. By defining yourself as a being of pure goodness, you and all of your actions will be spontaneously sanctified.    Application: Envision your true essence as an entity of pure goodness. Connect to the light and wisdom of your holy soul. Experience the spiritual elevation of yourself and the sanctification of  your entire life. (Based on the commentary of the Ohr HaChaim) 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 STAY CONNECTED:

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SF - He Who Provides for Others Will Be Provided For

Rosh HaShanah Elul , 5778

B"H Shalom Aleichem, Let us help you enrich your Rosh HaShanah experience.  Celebrate the New Year by giving hope to others. Help us shine a little light, warmth, and joy upon the hearts of mankind. Support the global programs and initiatives of the  Salant Foundation for Jewish personal development. At this time, we urgently need your assistance to help needy families put food on their table for Rosh HaShanah. "A generous person will prosper, he who provides for others will be provided for." (King Solomon) Contribution Options A. For online donation Click B. For check please send to: The Salant Foundation  1330 NE 172 Street North Miami Beach, FL 33162 Thank you for your generosity and kindness! Rabbi Zvi Miller 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 STAY CONNECTED:

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SF - A Reminder From HaShem to Care for Our Children \ Parashat Netzavim

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A Reminder From HaShem to Care for Our Children \ Parashat Netzavim D'var Torah: "The hidden things belong to HaShem, our G-d, and the revealed things belong to us and to our children, forever, to fulfill the entire Torah" (Devarim 29:28). In the Torah, there is a series of dots written over the words, "and to our children." What is the reason for this unusual marking in the Torah? When a person writes a letter to a friend, he underlines certain key words in order to emphasize their importance. So too, HaShem, the author of the Torah, puts dots over these words to convey a most important message.  HaShem is advising and reminding us, to always remember that that our children's Torah education needs to be our foremost priority. Moral: With all of the involvements and responsibilities of life, it is easy to get distracted. In light of this, HaShem sends every parent a personal reminder to make their children's spiritual growth their primary concern.  Application: If you are a parent or a teacher, reflect on how you can spiritually uplift your children or students. Take specific actions to accomplish your goal. Nurture with ample supplies of love and  compassion the souls that are in your care.   (Based on the writings of the Chofetz Chaim) 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 STAY CONNECTED:

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SF - Uproot the Negative and Master the Positive \ The Wisdom of Our Sages

Friday\ August 31, 2018 \ 20 Elul , 5778

Uproot the Negative and Master the Positive \ The Wisdom of Our Sages D'var Torah: "First learn what is bad in order to avoid it, and then learn what is good and do it." Why is it necessary "to first learn what is bad" before we actually "do good?" Every form of good is vulnerable to a negative force that can destroy it. For instance, imagine a person contemplates on the precious trait of patience, without considering how to regulate his own inclinations of anger. Regardless of how much he contemplates on patience, if someone annoys him, the fire of anger will flash within him, uprooting all of his good intentions regarding patience. Firstly, let him recognize his negative emotions and learn the wisdom of how to control them. Now that he has subdued the negative force, he is better position to acquire the positive trait of patience. He has uprooted the bad trait as well as instilled the good one in his heart. Even if he is put to the test, he will be able to overcome anger and always act with pure patience. Moral: A person who knows the various negative traits and learns how to avoid them, will conduct himself with constant goodness. Application: Envision Avraham Avinu, the master of loving kindness.  See how he first purified himself from the negative traits, such as impatience, and selfishness, so they would not impair his kindness and good deeds. See Avraham reacting with patience even in the most trying circumstance. Like a peaceful river, he flows with unbounded kindness, goodness, and love for all of HaShem's creations. (Based on Chovos HaLavavos, Sha'ar Yichud HaMa'aseh) 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 STAY CONNECTED:

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Aos Amigos do Meor HaShabat Semanal

Meór HaShabat Semanal                                                                                                                                  B'SD

Perspectivas para a Vida, Idéias para o Crescimento Pessoal

 

Aos Amigos do Meór HaShabat Semanal

Shavua Tov, Boa Semana, queridos leitores!

             

Somos um grupo de pessoas que conhecemos o Rabino Kalman Packouz há anos e temos observado sua dedicação em alegrar, sensibilizar e dar incentivos às vidas de seus leitores através do Meór HaShabat Semanal. Quando o Meór HaShabat Semanal foi desenvolvido há quase 20 anos atrás, ele era enviado a cerca de 50 pessoas. O grupo cresceu para mais de 200.000 leitores em todo o mundo.

             Ao início do ano judaico, pedimos sua colaboração, seu apoio financeiro.

             O Rabino Packouz considera ser tão importante levar uma mensagem semanal de Torá às pessoas, que se recusa a cobrar pelo Meór HaShabat. As despesas semanais e seu empenho pessoal em prepará-lo consomem uma soma substancial de recursos.

            Se você for como nós, então você valoriza este e-mail e sua habilidade em transmitir a sabedoria Judaica a todos os tipos de leitores. Pedimos que você se torne um amigo do Meór HaShabat Semanal. Esperamos que concorde que R$ 3,00 a R$ 4,00 por semana (cerca de R$ 150 a R$200,00 por ano) é uma quantia pequena, mas que ajudará muito na manutenção deste projeto. E uma quantia maior ajudará ainda mais este belo projeto.

            Isto não é uma solicitação de assinatura. O Meór HaShabat Semanal continuará a ser enviado independentemente do(a) senhor (a) responder ou não. Porém, se quiser apoiar os esforços do Rabino Packouz em trazer reflexões sobre a vida, sobre crescimento pessoal e sobre a sabedoria da Torá, bem como manter uma forma de conexão semanal entre os Judeus de todo o mundo, faça sua contribuição agora.

 

Envie-a para:

Amigos do Meór HaShabat

Al. Franca 973 cj 52 S. Paulo - SP - 01422-001

ou faça um depósito para:

Bco. Itaú - agência 4084 c/c - 02411-8 - CPF: 148.100.688-62

Favorecido: Clara Farberas

 

Preparando seu cheque imediatamente, o(a) senhor(a) garantirá que suas boas intenções não irão ficar só em elogios aos esforços do Rabino.

Àqueles que já apóiam o Meór HaShabat Semanal, por favor considerem esta carta como um agradecimento ao seu apoio e um convite para renová-lo ou aumentá-lo!

Que possamos todos ter um Ano Novo doce, repleto de bênçãos e saúde!

Ketiva veHatimá Tová,

      

      Comitê de Amigos do Meór HaShabat Semanal

 

PS: O seu apoio realmente faz uma GRANDE diferença. Obrigado novamente!  

Traduzido por Gerson Farberas, com permissão do autor

 

 

Para parar de receber o Meor Hashabat semanalmente:
mande para (to): meor018@gmail.com
assunto (subject): PARAR