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Some of our sages say that the blessing in Malachi 3:10 of "greater than enough" does not refer to quantitative opulence, but means that whatever Hashem gives the faithful trustee will be more than enough for that person. In other words, they will be blessed with satiation. In stark contrast, King Solomon says, "He who loves money wi
... See moreLazer Brody • Bitachon: A Practical Guide to Trust in God
its own interpretation, to translate peshat (the contextual meaning) into derash (the significance or implication of a passage) so it can be practiced as a mitzvah.
Rabbi Bradley Shavit DHL Artson • God of Becoming and Relationship: The Dynamic Nature of Process Theology
The beneficiary is entitled to tzedaka according to his or her need; the donor is only obligated to give what he or she can afford.”
Shai Held • Judaism Is About Love: Recovering the Heart of Jewish Life
If goodness will not be imposed by power, then the human must be educated toward perfection. The rabbis conceive of God as teacher and pedagogue—teaching Torah to Israel and to the world. This also explains why, in the words of Ethics of the Fathers (chapter 6, Mishnah 2), “the only truly free person is one who studies Torah.”
Irving Greenberg • The Jewish Way: Living the Holidays
G-d creates the world and our lives every day—and moment—anew. Let us emulate our Creator and live our lives in kind, approaching each day and every encounter afresh.
Rabbi Mendel Kalmenson • Positivity Bias
Cultivate gratitude. Make a vow to live in relationship with all life. Ask for help in times of trouble and let yourself be guided.
Rabbi Levy • Journey Through the Wilderness: A Mindfulness Approach to the Ancient Jewish Practice of Counting the Omer
BEN BAG BAG SAYS: TURN IT AND TURN IT, FOR EVERYTHING IS IN IT. PIRKEI AVOT 5:22
Adina Allen • The Place of All Possibility: Cultivating Creativity Through Ancient Jewish Wisdom
There is a rule in Jewish law that someone can impose a benefit on another person without his knowledge. Because he gains, we can therefore assume his agreement. But by the same token someone cannot impose an obligation on another person without his knowledge, for there is no reason to assume that he would agree.5 For that reason, children do not i
... See moreJonathan Sacks • A Letter in the Scroll: Understanding Our Jewish Identity and Exploring the Legacy of the World's Oldest Religion
Our loving actions bring forth healing.