Todays eMussar Lesson 13th Av 5769

 

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Today 13th Av, 5769 – eMussar Lesson –
The Greatest Love

PARSHA INSIGHTS\THE SAGES OF MUSSAR

Perhaps we sense it when we take in a glorious sunset, or glance at a beautiful flower, or marvel at the face of a newborn baby. Waves of joy crest within our heart, our spirit dances with eternity, and our soul soars towards Heaven’s grace.

His majesty reflects upon the work of His hands, igniting the love of God within our hearts. As we experience Him, we long to know Him, even more.

Love is the greatest joy; the feeling most sublime. HaShem loves us with unbounded, infinite, and eternal love. In turn, we love Him with unbounded delight, infinite gratitude, and eternal faithfulness.

One of the great mysteries of the Torah is that HaShem commands us to love Him, i.e., “You should love HaShem, Your G-d,” (Devarim 6:5). We can be commanded to perform an action, for instance, “Honor Your father and mother.” But how can we be commanded to “feel love”? Are the esoteric dynamics of love and feelings in our control?

Rather, revealed here is a great – and holy – secret.

Wondrously, the love of HaShem is naturally instilled within our hearts! We love HaShem instinctually, just as we love our children and parents. Yet, when the soul descends to this earthly dimension, it needs a spark to come alive. The commandment to love HaShem invigorates the heart. Like lightening setting ablaze a dry forest, our innate love of HaShem roars to life, filling our hearts with the sweetest and most powerful love.
[Based on the commentary of the S’fas Emes]

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Daily PiCK ME UPs 13th Av 5769

 

Quotes

from “PiCK-ME-UPs” the book

   

Intention Quote

For the sake of…

To be free of self-interest, and act purely for the sake of a higher goodness, empowers us as nothing else does.

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The HEART OF PRAYER 13th Av 5769

 

The Baal Shem Tov’s Teachings on Prayer

Section 2.15

The Baal Shem Tov taught:

In a time of great accusation and trouble, it is dangerous to pray with words, even in a whisper, because the Accusers grab them up.
Dibur (Me’ir Eiynei Yisroel)

Translation and Commentary by Rabbi Dr. Eliezer Shore

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Shmiras Haloshon Yomi Day 73 Safeguarding One’s Surroundings

 

Shmiras Haloshon Yomi – Learning the Laws of Proper Speech – 13 Av, 5769

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13 Av, 5769

Day 73 – Safeguarding One’s Surroundings

SEFER CHOFETZ CHAIM – Laws of Loshon Hora 8:13-14

      Our sages teach that all Jews are responsible for one another (Shevuos 39b). That responsibility has an impact on the laws of shmiras haloshon as well. The Chofetz Chaim teaches us that to the extent that we can influence others to observe these all-important laws, we are responsible to do so.

      He uses the example of a man who stands at the head of his household. His responsibility in the area of shmiras haloshon extends to his wife and children. Certainly a mother, too, must actively educate and correct her family members regarding shmiras haloshon. The Chofetz Chaim cites a Talmudic teaching that one who has the ability to chastise the members of his household, but refrains from doing so, will be held responsible for their deeds (Shabbos 54b). A parent’s responsibility is awesome.

      Let no one think, however, that this is the charge of parents alone. Every Jew must seek to eradicate the sin of loshon hora from his surroundings. The Chofetz Chaim states that children should not allow loshon hora spoken by their parents to go unnoticed. Of course, parents must be addressed with sensitivity and great respect. Often, a rav (rabbi) should be consulted regarding the proper approach to use. The Chofetz Chaim stresses that children who choose to turn a blind eye to their parents’ loshon hora will be held responsible, as will their parents.

      There is one overriding rule to bear in mind whenever rebuke is in order. Speak gently, says the Chofetz Chaim. To turn our homes into battlefields will only be counterproductive. Gentle reproof is the only formula for achieving positive results.

      The Chofetz Chaim has one final piece of advice. As the saying goes, “The apple doesn’t fall far from the tree.” Children learn most from observing their parents’ behavior. It is crucial that parents set a good example by avoiding all forms of forbidden speech in conversation. Then, their children will see shmiras haloshon as a way of life.

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Daily Wisdom Portion of Kabbalah 13th Av 5769

 

Quotes of prominent Kabbalists

A great rule

“Love thy neighbor as thyself (Leviticus 19:18), Rabbi Akiva says, ‘This is a great rule in the Torah.’”

Midrash Raba, Chapter 24

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Todays Daf Yomi

 

Today’s Daf Yomy – 13th Av, 5769

Summary of the Daf

1.  The hand of a non-Jewish servant is like the hand of his master.

2.  If the borrower requested that the cow shall be sent with the servant of the lender and it dies on the way he is Chayav; Shmuel says he is only Chayav if he sent it with his Jewish servant. read more[1]

3.  Rav says even if he sent it with his non-Jewish servant the borrower is Chayav if it dies on the way if he told him to hit the animal with a stick and it will come on its own.

4.  If a lender sends a cow to the borrower with his son or Shli’ach, the borrower is Chayav bit if he sent it with his servant the borrower is Patur. read more[2]

5.  If someone requests that his friend lend him a cow and to hit it with a stick and let it come if the courtyard of the borrower is inside the courtyard of the lender he is Chayav if it dies on the way even according to Shmuel. read more[3]

6.  R. Huna says if someone lends a hammer to his friend as soon as the borrower uses the axe he is Koneh and the lender may no longer retract. read more[4]

7.  R. Ami says if someone lends an axe of Hekdesh to his friend b’Shogeg he is Mo’el in accordance with the amount of benefit that he has from lending the item and the borrower may use the axe even l’Chatchilah. read more[5]

8.  R. Elazar says that just as the Rabanan were Metaken that a buyer is Koneh with Meshichah so too the Rabanan were Metaken tht a Shomer is Koneh with Meshichah

9.  Just like someone who buys Karka is Koneh with Kesef, Shtar, or Chazakah so too someone who rents Karka is Koneh with Kesef, Shtar, or Chazakah

10.  If someone steals fifty pressed dates that are worth 49 Zuzim if they are sold together and if they are sold one by one they are sold for one Zuz a piece if he steals it from a Hedyot he pays forty nine Zuz. read more[6]

11.  If he steals the pressed dates from Hekdesh he must pay fifty Zuzim plus an additional fifth however if he damages Hekdesh he is not obligated to pay an additional fifth.

12.  If a person’s animal enters his friend’s field and eats a row of produce we estimate how much a Bais Se’ah is devalued as a result of a loss of a row of produce.
read more[7]

13.  If a person takes a stone or beam of Hekdesh he is not Mo’el but if he gives it to his friend he is Mo’el and his friend is not Mo’el. read more[8]

14.  If he takes the stone of Hekdesh and builds it into his house he is not Mo’el until he lives underneath it the amount of a Perutah. read more[9]

15.  If someone breaks a barrel of wine of a merchant and the barrel sells for five Zuz on the market day and for four Zuz at other times if he pays him before the market day he may repay him with another barrel of wine but if not he must him five Zuz. read more[10]

16.  If the owner of the wine did not sell his storage of wine on the market day he may repay him with another barrel of wine even after the market day because the owner can’t claim he would have sold it on market day.

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[1]However, if he sent it with a non-Jewish servant the borrower is Patur since the hand of a servant is like the hand of a master it is as if the cow is still in the hands of the master and it is not in the Reshus of the borrower.

[2]The borrower instructed the owner to send it with his son or Shli’ach and therefore he is Chayav, but if he sent it with his non-Jewish servant he is Patur even according to Rav because he didn’t tell him to hit it with a stick and let it come on is own.

[3]Since the cow is not forced to travel by way of the Reshus ha’Rabim on the way to the to the courtyard of the borrower he borrower is Meshabed himself and accepts responsibility for the cow even before it entered his Reshus even though there are corners in the courtyard of the lender and the cow could potentially hide there instead of entering the courtyard of the borrower, however according to Rav even if the animal is forced to travel by way of Reshus ha’Rabim the borrower is Chayav if he tells the lender to hit it with a stick and let it come in its own even according to Shmuel.

[4]R. Huna holds that Meshiachah is not Koneh for a borrower and even though the borrower did Meshichah the lender may retract if the borrower did not use the axe yet.

[5]R. Ami disagrees with R. Huna and he holds that a borrower is Koneh with Meshichah and therefore he is Mo’el when the borrower does Meshichah. Since the lender was Mo’el and e is Chayav to pay for the benefit that he has the axe is no longer in the Reshus of the Hekdesh and the borrower may use the axe.

[6]Even though it could be sold for fifty Zuzim if it is sold one by one however the Torah is lenient with regards to paying a Hedyot for a stolen item just as the Torah is lenient with regards to the payment of a Mazik.

[7]The Torah is lenient on the Mazik and doesn’t require him to pay the full value of the produce and instead he only pays the amount that a Bais Se’ah is devalued with a loss of one row of produce.

[8]He is not Mo’el by taking the stone or the beam of Hekdesh because this case is referring to the treasurer of Hekdesh and therefore the stolen item was not taken out of the Reshus of Hekdesh, however if he gives it to his friend as a gift it is no longer in the Reshus of Hekdesh and therefore he is Mo’el.

[9]He placed the stone in a sky window to block it off and since it is not part of the construction of the house he is not Mo’el until he benefits a Shaveh Perutah, but if he actually makes it part of the construction of the house he is Mo’el immediately.

[10]If he doesn’t pay him before the market day the merchant can say that I would have sold it on the market day and received five Zuz and therefore he must pay him five Zuz, however he may subtract from the five Zuz the amount the owner would be willing to pay so that he doesn’t have to make the effort to sell the wine and the amount he would have to pay for advertising.

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Today 13th Av 5769 Little Mitzvos

 

You may think, how does one little Mitzvo help . . .

Our times are calling out to us to do Teshuva, but it’s too hard for us to change our lives. Even when we try, we end up reverting back to nothing, everything as was. We MUST show HaShem that we are seeing the signs and that it means something to us.

In this way, when HaShem asks what did we did, we can reply “I took this on…”

You must not consider this “Little Mitzvos” as a replacement for the Shulchan Oruch – you must continue learning Halochos via mainstream Seforim and with Shiurim.

Brochos

Remember to say a Nach Brocho after all snacks – think if anything is outstanding before washing your hands for a meal.

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Halacha Tshuvos 13th Av 5769

 

The Rogatchover Gaon & Rav Shlomo Zalman Auerbach – Tefilas HaDerech On An Air Plane?

The Rogatchover Gaon, who lived through the days that air travel became possible, says that we see from the din of Shiluach HaKein that there are no roads in the air and it is not considered “Derech”, therefore we do not say Tefilas HaDerech. Rav Shlomo Zalman Auerbach finds this logic strange and says that if we look at the underlying reason for tefilas haderech, obviously we must say this tefila when traveling by plane.

The question is when? The gemara says that tefilas haderech is said when you are two “Parsa” outside of the city limits. The Tehila L’Dovid says that this doesn’t make sense for train travel because if we are worried about, “Oyev V’orev BaDerech” bandits who for strategic reasons usually don’t come to close the city, then we shouldn’t say it at all on a train. If we we are worried about a crash then there is no difference how far you have traveled, the danger starts as soon as the train starts moving.

Rav Shlomo Zalman Auerbach similarly says, that the time to say tefilas haderech on an air plane is as soon as the plane reaches an altitude that if it fell it would be dangerous.

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Daily Reminder 13th Av 5769

 

Tools To Create Beautiful Worlds

A Jew’s mouth is a powerful tool. With it says the Chofetz Chaim (Shaar HaZechira 10) you can build worlds. The pasuk says in Yeshaya “”VaAsim Devarai BiFicha… Linto’a Shamayim ViLisod Aretz”, Hashem says, I put my words in your mouth… to spread heavens and found lands.

This power of the mouth, says the Chofetz Chaim, is to be taken very literally. The mouth is a tool that has vast powers way beyond the most powerful tools that anyone in this world can comprehend. By speaking evil you damage this incredible tool. If through words of kindness and torah you create worlds but they are created with a worn out and broken tool, the results will be obvious. You can’t see these worlds now, but you will one day. Keep building and make sure that your tools remain in good shape, so that you won’t be disappointed later.

“Zachor Eis Asher Asa Hashem L’Miriam BaDerech B’Tzaischem MiMitzrayim”

The Ramban and other Rishonim count, among the Mitzvos Aseh Min HaTorah, the mitzva of remembering and saying with your mouth each day what Hashem did to Miriam when she spoke about her brother Moshe. The Chofetz Chaim in Shaar Tvunah Perek 12 says that being Mikayem this mitzva can save you from the aveira of Lashon Hara. More than just saying the pasuk, says the Chofetz Chaim, one must think about the incident in order for it to have its intended effect.

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The Daily Shmiras Ainayim Chizuk 13th Av 5769

 

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Why is Sexual purity so important in Judaism? Our sages called Shmiras Habris “Yesod”, meaning “Foundation”. The foundation of a building is “underground” and no one sees it, yet it holds up the entire building! Shmiras Habris is the hidden part of a Jew, it’s the real you. If the foundation of a Jew is weak, his whole spiritual structure is fragile and in grave danger of collapse. At guardureyes.com we are finally joining together, for ourselves and for all future generations, to strengthen the foundations of our people!

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The Zohar compares this world to a churning ocean and the body of a man to a ship in the sea. Therefore, man requires knowledge in order to guide himself on a straight course, avoiding mishap and losing his way. The ocean of life roars fearfully and continuously. The winds of challenge blow and the negative impulse rips about like a tornado with unimaginable force. All of life comprises great and endless tests, which can easily capsize the ship and sink it into the murky, nethermost depths.

Yirat Shamayim and the study of Mussar will prevent the body from sinking into the miry depths of desire and corrupt character traits.
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Today’s Shmiras Ainayim Chizuk

 

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11.   Remember that by cutting off improper thoughts just once, you begin a new habit of control.

12.   Preserve your dignity by respecting the privacy of others.

13.   Defer to the wisdom of the Torah regarding the laws of the eyes and guard the holiness of your soul.

14.   Take a few minutes in the evening to review your conduct for that day.

15.   Beware of the enticing forces surrounding you. Guard your eyes from the images that try to manipulate your senses.

16.   Put the terrible stories of broken lives, families and marriages, into your arsenal to serve as an effective deterrent to viewing improper sights.

17.   Prepare yourself before you leave your home. Remember that society bombards us with indecent images, and resolve to avoid seeing them to the best of your ability.

18.   Use “the light of your mistakes” to pave the road to success. And be patient!

19.   Take the opportunity to look at holy sights and be uplifted.

20.   Supplement your awareness of Hashem with Wisdom of the World and master your eyes.

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Daily Writings on Kabbalah and Torah 13th Av 5769

 

Everyone has different abilities depending on the tribe they represent. Let us all unify and work together in the battle against the Sitra Acher.

WISDOM CAN ONLY BE LOWERED TO A CERTAIN POINT – IF YOU DON’T UNDERSTAND IT READ IT OVER TWO THREE TIMES AND THINK ABOUT IT

In the world to come the righteous will sit with crowns in their head.

–  A crown represents something that is above the head, beyond the ability for the mind to grasp.
–  the crown represents the makifim the surrounding parts of the soul.
–  The highest levels of the soul are chyah and yichidah, which are outside the body.
–  These represent the wisdom that can not be fully grasped by the human mind.
–  In the world to come when one is no longer bound by the physical world he will have access to these levels. The crowns will be ‘in’ his head.
–  Most people nowadays only have access to the lowest parts of nefesh. When one reaches ruach he is already flying. chayah and yichidah are much higher levels.

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Teachings of the Sages 13th Av 5769

 

ON MAN’S PLACE IN THE WORLD AND MESSIANIC REDEMPTION

R’ Pinchas said that mankind was created last for the following reason: if he is deserving, all of nature will be at his service; if he is undeserving, all of nature will be arrayed against him.^*

^*Day by Day: Reflections on the Themes of the Torah from Literature, Philosophy, and Religious Thought, by Chaim Stern, p. 55 (B)

By Rebbe Pinchas of Koretz

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Rabbi Nachman Sayings and Teachings 13th Av 5769

 

Rabbi Nachman’s – Sayings & Teachings – From The Essential Rabbi Nachman

A treasury of sayings, teachings, parables and stories by the outstanding Chassidic sage, mystic and visionary, Rabbi Nachman of Breslov (1772-1810), whose message of faith, hope, courage, simplicity and joy is essential to each one of us and essential to the whole world.

Translated by Rabbi Avraham Greenbaum

HITBODEDUT MEDITATION AND PERSONAL PRAYER – Like a person talking to his friend

When G-d helps with Hitbodedut, it is like a person talking to his friend.

Likutey Moharan II, 99

Rabbi Nachman of Breslov
“It is a great mitzvah to be happy.”

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Avodah Perek Shira 13th Av 5769

 

Perek Shira – 13th Av, 5769

Perek Shira: Swim With The Fish, Listen Carefully For Directions

The Siach Yitzchok says that the fish are more fortunate that other creatures. They live in the water, a place where tumah, impurity has no power. That is why we find that any time Hashem speaks to a Navi outside the holy confines of Eretz Yisroel, like to Yechezkel and Daniel, it is always by the water. The fish sing “Kol Hashem Al HaMayim”, the voice of Hashem is on the water. They sing of their good fortune to live in the holy waters where the voice of Hashem still resonates.

Maybe we can add that water represents torah. Torah, the gemara tells us does not become tamei, just like water. The world is a confusing place with all sorts of voices calling out at you from different directions. What to do, who to listen to? Dive into the torah drink it with thirst and swim its vast oceans. In this pure environment that can be recreated anywhere in the world, you too can tune out the static and noise echoing from all directions, and hear the voice of Hashem.

The wealthy ruler of the Volozhin district would come to speak to Rav Chaim Volozhin to ask his advice. It is said that this non-jew would tell Rav Chaim all his problems and all his dilemmas. All the while Rav Chaim would sway over his gemara until he finished speaking. Then Rav Chaim would look up and give his answer. We may never reach the level of Rav Chaim Volozhin but if it is peace of mind, clarity, and direction that you are looking for, you too can find it in the sea of torah.

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On this day Limud yomi for 13th Av 5769

 

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Limud yomi

Daf yomi: Bava Metzia 100
Yerushalmi yomi: Shavuot 18
Mishna yomit: Ohalot 11:6
Halacha yomit: Orach Chaim 324:8
Tanach yomi: Job Seder 8
Shabbat parshiot: Eikev

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Daily Teachings of the Baal Shem Tov 13th Av 5769

 

 

If one desires to transgress, G-d forbid, he should recite the scriptural verse that refers to that sin with its proper cantillation and vowelization, in awe and in love, and then the [forbidden desire] will leave him.

(Tzava’as HaRivash 13)

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Daily Torah Quote 13th Av 5769

 

 

If you believe you can break something, have faith that you can repair it.

Likutey Moharan

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Bringing Heaven Down to Earth 13th Av 5769

 

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By Rabbi Tzvi Freeman

Daily Dose – Today’s Meditation – Signature

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Tikun Habris 13th Av 5769

 

Tikun Habris is the most important topic to discuss in this low generation, and no one is dealing with it.

If you are Jewish then you are part of the Holy nation. Have mercy on your holy soul and stop blemishing it with the sin of wasting seed. Take heed of what the kabbalah says and stop committing this sin of wasting seed.

Rebbe Nachman of Breslev on Shmiras Habris

These are only the basic references about Tikun Hbris. The torahs have a lot more about this topic. We strongly suggest that everyone learn Likutay Maharan.

Earning a living without effort is the concept of ‘Bread from heaven’ it is possible to receive this through the general rectification which is Tikun Hbris.

[Likutay 1 Torah 29]

A Wonderous Segulah to rectify oneself and to rectify Nefesh Ruach and Neshama. Culled from the Holy ARIZALs works to be said every day after prayers.

Tikun Mem Ches from the Tikunei Zohar has the Segulah to bring that which is precious and holy out of what has fallen into spiritual darkness and to rectify the sins related to the Bris Kodesh.

Whomever says it will be worthy of many wonderous things relating to body and soul.

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SelfGrowth Keep Smiling 13th Av 5769

 

 

More for our world

As we turn our thoughts to doing more for others, more for our world, as we cultivate a desire to contribute to our surroundings, so we will find that our abilities and resources grow all the greater.

Have a growth-filled, uplifting day

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