Mothers’ Prayer on Rosh Hashanah
The sons of the righteous mashgiach Rav Eliyahu Lopian (zt"l) related in his name: “I know from my teachers that women who, during the Yamim Noraim (the Days of Awe), stay home (and do not go to the…
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The Power of a Blessing
The blessings we recite can inspire fear of G-d to the same degree as thoughtful study of books on Jewish ethics (mussar). The true purpose of a blessing is to understand that, at this very moment, t…
Blessings — There Is None Besides Him
part five We spoke about how blessings can soften Heaven's decree. One might say that the purpose of blessings is to help a person understand: there is none besides the Almighty. He alone governs the…
Blessings - Love for the Almighty
part four Love for the Almighty Making a habit of reflecting on the praises with which we glorify the Almighty and striving to understand each word elevates a person to the highest level—love for the…
Blessings — Our Connection to the Center
part three Awe of Heaven Abudraham says: “The essence of all blessings is to take upon oneself the yoke of the Kingdom of Heaven.” Rambam (1:4) says: “Blessings of thanksgiving, which are praise, tha…
Blessings — Cause and Effect
part two The Purpose of a Blessing What is the purpose of reciting a blessing? To proclaim and reveal the Glory of the Almighty. What do we mean by this? That all vegetables, fruits, wine and bread,…
Благословения - И пусть весь мир подождет!
Сегодня мы поговорим о том, как приобрести любовь и трепет перед Творцом в повседневной жизни. Этот вопрос очень актуален женщинам, у которых нет возможности глубоко изучать книги по еврейской этике.…
Prayer and Supplication—Our Weapons
In Parashat Vayechi, the patriarch Jacob says: “And I have given you one portion beyond (that given to) your brothers, which I took from the hand of the Amorite with my sword and my bow” (Genesis, 48…
Видуй перед сном – очищение души от вредностей
Каждый знает, что в фастфуде, в сигаретах, в выхлопах машин мы (пассивно или активно) получаем вредные вещества, отравляющие наш организм. И все мы стараемся по мере сил уменьшить потребление вреднос…