July 11, 2011

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A Midrash for Monday

A Midrash for Monday “Therefore proclaim: Behold! I [God] am giving [Pinchas] My covenant of shalom!” (Numbers 25:12). Great is the shalom that was given, because the world runs only on shalom. The entirety of the Torah is shalom, as it is said (Proverbs 3:17), “Her ways are way of pleasantness and all her paths … Continue Reading

July 11th, 2011, In Articles, Inspiration, by

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49th Day

Week of Malkhut, Seventh Day Major sefirah: Malkhut/Royalty-Kingship; minor sefirah: Malkhut/Royalty-Kingship Well, this is it. The final day of preparation. I’m committed to serving the King for the sake of serving the King. Sounds a little circular, but that’s really the ideal form of pledging allegiance—you’re my King and it has nothing to do with … Continue Reading

May 17th, 2010, In Prayer / Hitbodedut, by

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48th Day (Monday, 17 May)

Week of Malkhut, Sixth Day Major sefirah: Malkhut/Royalty-Kingship; minor sefirah: Yesod/Foundation When it comes to crimes against the government not all misbehavior is the same. There are misdemeanors and there are felonies. But most kings and kingdoms, the smart ones, realize that their subjects will make mistakes: give in to temptation, scoff at certain laws, … Continue Reading

May 16th, 2010, In Uncategorized, by

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45th Day (Friday, 14 May)

Week of Malkhut, Third Day Major sefirah: Malkhut/Royalty-Kingship; minor sefirah: Tiferet/Splendor There’s a time to be frugal and a time to be lavish. For my family and myself, we don’t have to a tent made from crocodile skin, imported from the Far East. It’s enough if our tent is decent quality canvas from wherever—frugal. But … Continue Reading

May 13th, 2010, In Uncategorized, by

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44th Day (Thursday, 13 May)

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May 12th, 2010, In Prayer / Hitbodedut, by

Week of Malkhut, Second Day Major sefirah: Malkhut/Royalty-Kingship; minor sefirah: Gevurah/Strength I didn’t have much time to write today, but it occurred to me that fear has a bad reputation. Of course no one likes to be scared or live with a feeling of impending tragedy, but fear prevents us from doing harmful things, like … Continue Reading

43rd Day of the Omer (Wednesday, 12 May)

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May 11th, 2010, In Prayer / Hitbodedut, by

Week of Malkhut, First Day Major sefirah: Malkhut/Royalty-Kingship; minor sefirah: Chessed/Kindness It’s sort of funny, you know, that a lot of ordinary, “at first glance” thinking is really wrong, the opposite of how things really are. What do I mean? Well, for example, to be in charge of something, to be its king, means to … Continue Reading

41st Day of the Omer (Monday, 10 May)

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May 9th, 2010, In Prayer / Hitbodedut, by

Week of Yesod, Sixth Day Major sefirah: Yesod/Foundation; minor sefirah: Yesod/Foundation What’s the foundation of the Foundation, eh? Good question. I’ve discovered that quiet itself is foundational (Zohar 3:115b). When I reach that inner-stillness I feel the strength to carry out my resolutions because that inner-quietness can overpower all the outer-noise. And that strength of … Continue Reading

37th Day of the Omer (Thursday, 6 May)

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May 5th, 2010, In Uncategorized, by

Week of Yesod, Second Day Major sefirah: Yesod/Foundation; minor sefirah: Gevurah/Strength How does an ordinary person like me become a tzaddik? Like in any other endeavor, it takes practice. But unlike other endeavors you can’t choose when to practice! It’s like being at sea in a small boat. It’s smooth sailing, but all it takes … Continue Reading

36th Day of the Omer (Wednesday, 5 May)

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May 4th, 2010, In Uncategorized, by

Week of Yesod, First Day Major sefirah: Yesod/Foundation; minor sefirah: Chessed/Kindness A few days ago I mentioned that I realized that certain central components of my being determine the quality of my thinking and behavior. If a certain appetite takes control, just about any behavior or belief that indulges the appetite can be rationalized. The … Continue Reading

34th Day of the Omer (Monday, 3 May)

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May 2nd, 2010, In Uncategorized, by

Major sefirah: Hod/Thanks-giving; minor sefirah: Yesod/Foundation I’ve realized that there are certain central components that determine the quality of many, if not all, of the things I do. If I let a certain appetite get in control, then I can rationalize just about any behavior or belief that allows that appetite to feed. The “foundation” … Continue Reading

 













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