Tag: Mitzvot
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Yaakov and Eisav enter the world together… Yaakov and Eisav enter the world together, yet their lives grow in opposite directions. Yaakov sees the spiritual as a way to serve Hashem. Eisav sees the physical as the goal itself. When they meet, Eisav says, “Yesh li Rav” — I have a lot, but “a lot”…
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On Sukkot, we take the arba minim — the lulav, etrog, hadasim, and aravot, and hold them together. Each one represents a different kind of Jew. Some are full of Torah and mitzvot, some are still growing. But the mitzvah isn’t done with one — it only counts when they’re united. That’s the message of…
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In this week’s parsha, Nitzavim, the Torah tells us: “And you shall return to Hashem your God, and listen to His voice… with all your heart and all your soul” (Devarim 30:2). Notice — the pasuk doesn’t say “return from sin”, but “return to Hashem.” Teshuva is not about running away from suffering or punishment.…
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It’s easy to make promises about what we’ll do if we have abundance.“If I win the lottery, I’ll give so much tzedaka. I’ll do endless chesed.” We’ve all said it, at least in our hearts. But here’s the truth: the challenge isn’t in making those promises before the blessing comes—it’s in following through once it…
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What would you do if you knew that fulfilling a mitzvah meant you were one step closer to the end of your life? Most people might stall. Look for a way to delay. Try to hold on just a little longer. But not Moshe Rabbeinu. At the beginning of Parshat Matot, Hashem commands Moshe: “Nekom…
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Parshat Matot opens with a curious halacha: vows. If a Jew says something like “I won’t eat bread today,” it becomes halachically binding. Words alone create new spiritual realities. No action, no ritual—just speech. That’s the power Hashem gave us. It mirrors the opening of the Torah itself: “Vayomer Elokim—Yehi or.” Hashem spoke—and light came…
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In Parshat Bamidbar, Hashem commands Moshe to organize the Jewish camp — not randomly, but with divine precision. Each tribe had a unique flag, symbolizing its identity and mission. The tribes formed four groupings around the Mishkan — the dwelling place of the Shechina. But these groupings weren’t arbitrary.They were intentional.They were complementary. For example,…
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We don’t usually say this out loud, but we all feel it:We want to enjoy life. To wake up with excitement. To move through the day with clarity, purpose, and peace of mind. But here’s the question nobody asks: What if the most enjoyable life isn’t found on a beach or in a bank account…
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Parshat Behar opens with Shemita — six years of working the land, followed by a full year of rest. It echoes Shabbat: six days of work, one day of rest. Both reflect the rhythm of creation: Hashem created in six days and rested on the seventh. But this isn’t just about rest — it’s about…
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You’re already in shul.You might as well daven.You’re already learning.You might as well put your phone away.You already have a gym membership.You might as well use it.You’re already at the gym.You might as well work out. A friend of mine used to say this line all the time:“You’re already here. You might as well.” It…
