Dear Friends,
At various points in our lives, many of us have asked:
Have a great week,
Yaakov
Saturday, May 29, 2021
Saturday, May 15, 2021
The Hidden Side of the Ten Commandments
Dear Friends,
This Sunday night, the 16th of May, begins the Holiday of Shavuot, where we celebrate receiving the Torah on Mount Sinai.
The Hidden Side of the Ten Commandments
Have a Chag Sameach!
Yaakov
Saturday, May 8, 2021
Sivan: Living the Torah’s Wisdom
Dear Friends,
This post is about the Jewish month of Sivan as it relates to The Chazak Plan: A 12 Month Journey to Spiritual Strength.
Rosh Chodesh Sivan begins Tuesday night, May 11th and lasts for one day.
The festival of Shavuot occurs during this month. On Shavuot, we celebrate receiving on Mount Sinai the Torah, God’s instruction manual for life. Even those who are unaffiliated, without realizing it, observe part of the Torah. Take for example the 10 Commandments, many already believe in God, do not worship idols, honor their parents, do not commit murder, adultery etc.
Begin at whatever level of observance you are currently on, and pick one area you are motivated to strengthen this month. At the end of each day/week, mark off on your checklist if you kept that observance.
Question for the month:
“What area of observance will I strengthen this month or at least learn more about?”
Take care and may God grant us success in the coming month,
Yaakov
This post is about the Jewish month of Sivan as it relates to The Chazak Plan: A 12 Month Journey to Spiritual Strength.
Rosh Chodesh Sivan begins Tuesday night, May 11th and lasts for one day.
The festival of Shavuot occurs during this month. On Shavuot, we celebrate receiving on Mount Sinai the Torah, God’s instruction manual for life. Even those who are unaffiliated, without realizing it, observe part of the Torah. Take for example the 10 Commandments, many already believe in God, do not worship idols, honor their parents, do not commit murder, adultery etc.
Begin at whatever level of observance you are currently on, and pick one area you are motivated to strengthen this month. At the end of each day/week, mark off on your checklist if you kept that observance.
Question for the month:
“What area of observance will I strengthen this month or at least learn more about?”
Take care and may God grant us success in the coming month,
Yaakov
Saturday, May 1, 2021
Tragedy at Meron
Dear friends,
We are all heartbroken over the tragedy at Meron.
Any tragedy needs to be addressed on multiple levels: praying for the wounded, donating to those affected, learning from past mistakes etc.
When we hear about a tragedy like this, we cannot go on with business as usual, it needs to affect us in some way. To serve as a catalyst for growth. To grow in our prayer, good deeds and Torah study and to realign our priorities, realizing how fleeting life is and to make the most of every precious moment God gifts us.
How to Respond Effectively to a Tragedy or Crisis
May God send comfort and healing to our people,
Yaakov
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