Dear Friends,
This Wednesday night, July 29th, begins Tisha B'Av.
After the Messiah comes, this day will be transformed into a day of celebration.
May it be this year.
Seeking the Divine Presence
Take care and have a good week,
Yaakov
Saturday, July 25, 2020
Saturday, July 18, 2020
Av: Kindness
Dear Friends,
This post is about the Jewish month of Av as it relates to The Chazak Plan: A 12 Month Journey to Spiritual Strength.
Rosh Chodesh Av begins Tuesday night, the 21st of July and lasts for one day.
On the 9th of this month – Tisha B’Av – we fast to commemorate the destruction of the First and Second Temples.
Last month, we focused on forgiving others and removing hatred from our hearts. This month, we will focus on the next step, doing kindness and fulfilling the commandment to, “…love your fellow as yourself…(Leviticus 19:18).”
Each day this month, consider checking off on your checklist if you did an act of kindness; it can be something small. If the day is coming to a close and you have not yet done an act of kindness, ask yourself if there is someone you can call or email, who would appreciate that you reached out to them. At the very least, put some money in a charity box. Do not let a day go by without doing something for someone else. As the Sages teach, (Ethics of the Fathers 1:14), “…If I am [only] for myself, what am I?”
Question for the month:
“Who can I help and how?” (Some examples: Giving emotional, financial or physical support, advice, or helping someone find a job, a spouse or a needed resource.)
Take care and may God grant us success and redemption in the coming month,
Yaakov
This post is about the Jewish month of Av as it relates to The Chazak Plan: A 12 Month Journey to Spiritual Strength.
Rosh Chodesh Av begins Tuesday night, the 21st of July and lasts for one day.
On the 9th of this month – Tisha B’Av – we fast to commemorate the destruction of the First and Second Temples.
Last month, we focused on forgiving others and removing hatred from our hearts. This month, we will focus on the next step, doing kindness and fulfilling the commandment to, “…love your fellow as yourself…(Leviticus 19:18).”
Each day this month, consider checking off on your checklist if you did an act of kindness; it can be something small. If the day is coming to a close and you have not yet done an act of kindness, ask yourself if there is someone you can call or email, who would appreciate that you reached out to them. At the very least, put some money in a charity box. Do not let a day go by without doing something for someone else. As the Sages teach, (Ethics of the Fathers 1:14), “…If I am [only] for myself, what am I?”
Question for the month:
“Who can I help and how?” (Some examples: Giving emotional, financial or physical support, advice, or helping someone find a job, a spouse or a needed resource.)
Take care and may God grant us success and redemption in the coming month,
Yaakov
Saturday, July 11, 2020
Discover Your Inner Peace
Dear Friends,
Forgiveness also includes forgiving ourselves.
Discover Your Inner Peace
Have a good week,
Yaakov
Forgiveness also includes forgiving ourselves.
Discover Your Inner Peace
Have a good week,
Yaakov
Saturday, July 4, 2020
Conflict Resolution: How to Win the Battle for Peace
Dear Friends,
Unfortunately, many people are in conflict with at least one person.
It doesn't have to be that way.
Think about the conflicts in your life and choose one to try to resolve.
Conflict Resolution: How to Win the Battle for Peace
This Thursday is the 17th of Tammuz, a fast day when we commemorate the breaching of the walls of Jerusalem before the destruction of the First Temple.
When the Messiah comes, this day will turn into a day of joy. May it be this year.
Have a good week and take care,
Yaakov
Unfortunately, many people are in conflict with at least one person.
It doesn't have to be that way.
Think about the conflicts in your life and choose one to try to resolve.
Conflict Resolution: How to Win the Battle for Peace
This Thursday is the 17th of Tammuz, a fast day when we commemorate the breaching of the walls of Jerusalem before the destruction of the First Temple.
When the Messiah comes, this day will turn into a day of joy. May it be this year.
Have a good week and take care,
Yaakov
Thursday, July 2, 2020
Audio Download of Parsha Class
Dear Friends,
This week's Torah portion is Chukas-Balak.
Here is a class on Parshat Balak.
Have a Shabbat Shalom,
Yaakov
This week's Torah portion is Chukas-Balak.
Here is a class on Parshat Balak.
Have a Shabbat Shalom,
Yaakov
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