SF - View Yourself in a Positive Light \ The Wisdom of Our Sages

Thursday \ February 28 2019 \ 23 Adar 5779

Join Salant WhatsApp How to View Yourself in a Positive Light \ The Wisdom of Sages D'var Torah: "Rabbi Yochanan ben Zakai said to his students, "'What is the good path that man should folllow?' Rabbi Eliezer said, 'A good eye." (Avot 2:13) Just as we must look at our friend with "a good eye," so too, we must look at ourselves  with a "good eye." In light of knowing our imperfections and character flaws, how do we keep a positive focus when viewing ourselves? We might think that recognizing our shortcomings brings us to know the truth of ourselves. However, the flaws of our personality are the influences of our material aspect, which is external to our essence. Therefore, our flaws are not the truth of who we are. Our essence is our holy and pure soul that HaShem created and instilled within us. The truthful way to view ourselves is to see ourselves as a being of pure goodness. We use our inherent goodness, to look within and cleanse our hearts from the influence of our negative influences. In this way, we learn to define ourselves by the truth of our essence, our good and holy soul. Moral: The true view of man, both ourselves and others, is to know, unequivocally that man's essence is eternally good and holy.  Application: Envision a stalk of wheat. It contains kernels of wheat that will be transformed into bread, the staff of life. Connected to the wheat is a bit of inedible chaff. It is easily removed by tossing the wheat into the wind. The wind carries away the chaff and reveals the perfect stalk of wheat. So too, just as soon as you view yourself as a pure and holy soul, your external flaws will immediately fly away in the winds of truth. (Based on Ohr Yisrael, the writings of Rav Yisrael Salanter)  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 even workplace might want to  participate in supporting the Salant Kollel, please  contact Rabbi Zvi Miller  at salantorg@gmail.com, and  we'll discuss how to go about implementing your idea. Thank you. Visit the Salant Library 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 Chana Chava Bas Michal Chanah Chaya 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 STAY CONNECTED:

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SF - SF -- Positive Vision\ Parashat Beshalach

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SF -- Positive Vision\ Parashat Beshalach "If they would have only known at Marah that they would find water at nearby Elim, they would not have complained! ." D'var Torah: "And they came to Elim, where there were twelve springs of water and seventy date-palms, and they encamped by the waterside" (Shemot 15:27).When a person complains it is usually because they don't remember the good that HaShem granted them before the trouble, nor do they have the foresight to know the good that will happen in the future. For instance, Klal Yisrael arrived at Elim from a place called Marah, where the water was bitter and undrinkable. They stayed at Marah for one day at which time they complained to Moshe Rabenu about the water shortage. Then they traveled a short distance to Elim, where they found an abundant water supply and pleasant date-palms. Klal Yisrael enjoyed the oasis of Elim and rested here for twenty days. If they would have only known at Marah that they would find water at nearby Elim, they would not have complained! Moral: By counting our blessings that we have already received, and trusting in HaShem that the future will be good, we will realize that there is no reason to complain about the present. Application: (1) Count your blessings each and every day. (2) Thank HaShem for the good blessings He grants you. (3) Have trust and faith in HaShem that just as He blessed you in the past, He will also bless you in the future. (4) Accept upon yourself a personal practice to never complain.  (Based on the commentary of the Chofetz Chaim on the Torah) 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 Chana Chava Bas Michal Chanah Mazal Malkah Mollie Bas Sarah 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 Salant Foundation 1330 NE 172 Street North Miami Beach, Florida 33162 43\3 Havakuk HaNavi Street Ramat Beit Shemesh Israel salantfoundation.org US 305 653 1182 Israel 058 429 8471 Visit our website Connect with us ‌ ‌ ‌

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SF - The Power of Pure Faith \ Parashat Beshelach

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The Power of Pure Faith \ Parashat Beshelach " Be inspired by Moshe and place your wholehearted trust in HaShem." D'var Torah: "And Moshe said to Yehoshuah, 'Choose people for us and go fight against Amalek, and tomorrow I will stand on the top of the mountain" (Shemot 17). Moshe Rabenu instituted several changes in the war with Amalek. Firstly, instead of leading the battle as he usually did, he appointed Yehoshuah to fight this war. Secondly, he ascended a mountain overlooking the battlefield and raised his hands heavenward. At times his arms grew so heavy he needed to support them on rock pillars. Also, in contrast to previous battles, this battle was not a one-sided romp of their enemy. Rather, it was a see-saw battle, sometimes Klal Yisrael had the upper hand, and other times Amalek. The reason for all these unusual events was that Klal Yisrael wasn't absolutely sure that it was HaShem who freed them from Egypt. They suspected that Moshe Rabenu worked all the supernatural wonders though his own magic. Therefore, HaShem instructed Moshe to sit out this battle. Klal Yisrael was left with one choice: to put their heartfelt trust in HaShem, alone. When Klal Yisrael had the proper trust in HaShem they prevailed, when their trust weakened Amalek prevailed. Ultimately, Moshe inspired Klal Yisrael to fully trust in HaShem and they triumphed over their enemy.    Moral: When Klal Yirael removes all doubts from their hearts and trust wholly in HaShem, they succeed and prevail in all of their endeavors. Application: Envision yourself as a Jewish soldier on the battlefield against Amalek. See Moshe Rabenu standing on the mountain with his arms raised to Heaven. Be inspired by Moshe and place your wholehearted trust in HaShem. See Klal Yisrael's trust in HaShem power them to triumph in a great victory. (Based on the commentary of the Be'er Yoseph on the Torah) 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 Chana Chava Bas Michal Chanah Mazal Malkah Mollie Bas Sarah 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 Salant Foundation 1330 NE 172 Street North Miami Beach, Florida 33162 43\3 Havakuk HaNavi Street Ramat Beit Shemesh Israel salantfoundation.org US 305 653 1182 Israel 058 429 8471 Visit our website Connect with us ‌ ‌ ‌

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SF -- Prayers for Rabbi Miller

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Rabbi Miller's Surgery Schedule Dear Friends, Rabbi Miller will be having neurosurgery tomorrow, Monday, at 2 PM, Israel time. Please daven for Rav Zvi Shmuel Ben Esther Leah for a successful surgery and a quick and easy recovery. Each one of you is precious in the eyes of Rav Miller! May we be blessed with good things and Geulah Shleimah Bim'heirah! Thank you, Yehoshua Leventhal ‌ 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 Chana Chava Bas Michal Chanah Mazal Malkah Mollie Bas Sarah 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 Salant Foundation 1330 NE 172 Street North Miami Beach, Florida 33162 43\3 Havakuk HaNavi Street Ramat Beit Shemesh Israel salantfoundation.org US 305 653 1182 Israel 058 429 8471 Visit our website Connect with us ‌ ‌ ‌

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