“And Abraham came to mourn for Sarah and to weep for her.” Words of Torah from the Admor Rabbi Yeshayahu Pinto, Parashat Chayei Sarah.
Jews do not accept the world that is. They challenge it in the name of the world that ought to be. Walk ahead. Take personal responsibility. Judaism is God’s call to responsibility.
Our sages remind us that even in a time of chaos, our world relies on values and principles. Our learning, prayer, and good deeds can contribute to the stability of the world.
No matter how deep the sin or how severe the corruption, if a person repents and resolves to become better, God will welcome him or her back.
Everything created in the six days of creation requires action, such as mustard needing to be sweetened, lupines needing to be cooked, wheat needing to be ground, and even man needing to be perfected
Based on how we prepare ourselves and determine our path during these hours and days, we will determine the quality of next year.
Torah study and listening to the word of God reconnect the person with the original choice of loyalty and commitment.
Those who understand this need no further explanation of the difference between a relationship without marriage and a relationship that has gained the legal and emotional commitment of marriage.
The more aware we are of the risk that our decisions are influenced by personal interests, the more likely we are to overcome this and make moral and correct decisions.
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