Mitzvah/Concept 8: One May Not Destroy Anything With God’s Name on it: Perceptions Matter: Our relationship with God is not really with God as God is, but rather with God, as we perceive God. Therefore, we cannot destroy His name....
613 Concepts 6-7 Mitzvah/Concept 6: One Must Sanctify the Name of God: Winning Admiration for God: We must act in a manner that will lead others who see us to say, “These people are special. We admire them for their beliefs.” We...
613 Concepts 4-5 Mitzvah/Concept 4: One Must Love God Fascination: To be fascinated by the world is love of God. To be fascinated by creation is love of God. We can fulfill the mitzvah of loving God by waking up in...
613 Concepts 1-3 Mitzvah/Concept 1: To Know That God Exists: Awareness: One must be aware of God’s existence. The goal is to reach a state of existence in which every second is one in which I am aware of God’s existence, so...
We cannot possibly foresee all the consequences of our actions. The Shabbat laws teach us that we must always consider consequences and are responsible for inevitable outcomes. If only it were an easy matter to see even the inevitable results of our actions. Life...
Introduction: The Laws of Shabbat not only remind us of the need to focus on the purpose of our actions, but also to consider the consequences of everything we do. We often have to face the unintended consequences of well-intended actions. For example...
You Should Not Think That There Is Any Power Other Than God The second of the Ten Statements begins; “You shall not recognize the gods of others in My presence.” A literal translation of elohim is powers. The commandment is that...
To Know That God Is A Unity Introduction: Unity: The Torah and its commandments are a reflection of God because they are the deepest expression of His revealed Will. As we study God’s Unity in its many layers we will see...
Mitzvah/Concept 1: To Know That God Exists: Awareness: One must be aware of God’s existence. The goal is to reach a state of existence in which every second is one in which I am aware of God’s existence, so that it affects how I...
Six Hundred and Thirteen Concepts Chapter One Mitzvah/Concept 1 A Person Must Know God. “I am God, your Lord, Who has taken you out of the land of Egypt from the house of slavery.” Part 1: Belief and Knowledge...
The Music of Halacha Shabbat #5 Review: 1. Consciousness, Intention and Purpose 2. Immediate Purpose 3. Purpose Driven Lives 4. Purpose Must Parallel the Tabernacle Work 5. Purpose Defines Action as Constructive The Highest Purpose: The Tabernacle work is considered one of...
The Power of Truth God pays attention to the prayers of those who are careful to only speak truth, as it says, “God is close to all who call upon Him, to all who call upon Him in truth”. Read the above...
Appreciate the Benefits of Honesty Acting with integrity helps a person maintain his spiritual growth. When one guards his mouth from ever voicing falsehood, he protects himself from the corrupt influences in the world. One who distances himself from falsehood in...
1. What I did was absolutely disgusting. 2. I do wrong things. 3. There will be punishment 4. There is a record of my sins. 5. Teshuva can heal me. 6. I did something wrong to God, Who is always giving good...
1. If the enemy is in range, so are you. 2. The easy way in is always a trap. 3. Professionals are predictable. It's the amateurs that are dangerous. 4. The enemy invariably attacks on one of...
One should always imagine himself as if he were actually experiencing the situations and emotions described in each Psalm. Likutei MoHaran, Second Issue #92 ...
“Do not explore after your heart and after your eyes after which you stray.” (Numbers 15:39) · Do not tear yourself down when you look at others and compare. Do not allow your self-doubts to tear you apart. · Proverbs 20:12: “A...
· As an Expression of Loving Others: 1 Compose a list of his/her best attributes. · Fulfilling the Commandment of Honor: 1 What he/she has done for me. 1 What have I learned from him/her? 2 What has he/she taught me?...
Ask for God’s help in achieving happiness Constantly review the following verses: “Rely on God for your enjoyments for He will grant you the desires of your heart.” “Gladden the soul of Your servant, for to You, O Lord, I lift up...
1. Happiness is the supreme obligation to Hashem. No mitzvah is considered if performed without happiness and the feeling that I have the best in life. 2. Don’t ask, “What can I do for Hashem?” Ask, “What will...
The Belts of the Intellectual/Chooser White Belt: Definitions - Am I being stubborn or strong-minded? Orange Belt: Use the definitions. Fool the world, not yourself; “I can’t,” really means “I don’t want to.” (Definition) The first two belts are those of a...