Monthly Archives: November 2014

Responsibility in Youth

Posted on November 21, 2014 by jewishspectacles

[based on a concept by Shlomo HaMelech who says Fortunate/Happy is the man who carried a burden in his youth.] COSSETTED TREE  Through the arched window I caught sight of you, sister tree, Sitting catty-corner to a huge plasma TV … Continue reading →

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Channeling the Physicality to Capture Blessings

Posted on November 19, 2014 by jewishspectacles

In this week’s Parsha, one of thing we need to understand is why Yitzhok sent Eisav out to hunt for something – Yitzchok realized that Eisav was good with physicality, and he wanted to train Eisav how to harness that talent/hunger for physicality.  … Continue reading →

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Mesorah: Transmission of Truth

Posted on November 11, 2014 by jewishspectacles

Two stories – -one lesson.  The first one is about when G-d allowed Moshe Rabeinu a viewing of all coming generations.  As part of the viewing, Moshe Rabeinu got to “sit in” on a shiur [class] given by Rabbi Akiva.  … Continue reading →

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Don’t Turn To Enemies for Protection — Shuvee, Shuvee Hashulamis

Posted on November 10, 2014 by jewishspectacles

I don’t know why I don’t keep my own commitments to myself.  Numerous times I have stated emphatically, “I won’t let anyone touch my computer.”  Then along comes the next person who needs it for something and there goes my … Continue reading →

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Avraham – a gentleman even in tragedy

Posted on November 9, 2014 by jewishspectacles

In this week’s Torah portion, we have the passing of Sara, the mother of our nation.  Avraham has to now negotiate for a burial place for her and take care of the funeral.  Imagine his emotional stamina – he just … Continue reading →

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