This year we have an awkward convergence. Tisha B’Av—the day for mourning the woes of our nation—falls on Shabbos—our day of spiritual delight when it is generally forbidden to mourn (at least publically, as we’ll see). There is a range of opinions about how to negotiate this tension.
This document is a chapter from the book "Soul and Heart" by Francisco Cândido Xavier. The chapter discusses the importance of providing encouragement and moral support to others. It notes that many people give up on good works or fall into frustration due to a lack of friendly gestures, warmth, and empathy from those around them. Even without material resources, one can help others through words of living faith, hope, understanding and optimism - as a kind word can rekindle confidence in those whose heart seems dead. Providing encouragement and courage is a donation that costs nothing to give but greatly benefits those who receive it.
Jesus experienced intense agony in the Garden of Gethsemane before his crucifixion. His soul was overwhelmed with sorrow to the point of death. The sources of Jesus' sorrow included bearing the sins of the world, the faithlessness of his disciples, and feeling spiritually deserted by God. Jesus endured these intense sorrows through prayer, trusting in God's will, and submitting to God even in his deepest distress. By enduring this agony, Jesus achieved victory and salvation for humanity.
From President Russell M. Nelson’s talk from October 2016 General Conference, with portions of President Kevin Worthen’s January 7, 2020 BYU Devotional
This document provides commentary on Psalm 37 from multiple scholars. It discusses the overall message of the psalm, which is to not fret or be envious of wicked people despite their present prosperity, as their ruin is coming. It provides analysis on specific verses and terms used. The commentators explain that the psalm uses repetition to affirm God's justice and reward of the righteous despite current inequalities. It was written to comfort God's people and warn against sinful attitudes.
This document is a chapter from the book "Soul and Heart" by Francisco Cândido Xavier. The chapter discusses the importance of providing encouragement and moral support to others. It notes that many people give up on good works or fall into frustration due to a lack of friendly gestures, warmth, and empathy from those around them. Even without material resources, one can help others through words of living faith, hope, understanding and optimism - as a kind word can rekindle confidence in those whose heart seems dead. Providing encouragement and courage is a donation that costs nothing to give but greatly benefits those who receive it.
Jesus experienced intense agony in the Garden of Gethsemane before his crucifixion. His soul was overwhelmed with sorrow to the point of death. The sources of Jesus' sorrow included bearing the sins of the world, the faithlessness of his disciples, and feeling spiritually deserted by God. Jesus endured these intense sorrows through prayer, trusting in God's will, and submitting to God even in his deepest distress. By enduring this agony, Jesus achieved victory and salvation for humanity.
From President Russell M. Nelson’s talk from October 2016 General Conference, with portions of President Kevin Worthen’s January 7, 2020 BYU Devotional
This document provides commentary on Psalm 37 from multiple scholars. It discusses the overall message of the psalm, which is to not fret or be envious of wicked people despite their present prosperity, as their ruin is coming. It provides analysis on specific verses and terms used. The commentators explain that the psalm uses repetition to affirm God's justice and reward of the righteous despite current inequalities. It was written to comfort God's people and warn against sinful attitudes.
The document discusses how mindfulness is present in the Bible. It provides examples of Bible passages that touch on aspects relevant to mindfulness practice, such as being attentive, accepting what is, finding joy, and not worrying. Mindfulness from these passages involves non-judgmental awareness of the present moment through our senses without attachment to outcomes. The document advocates practicing mindfulness from moment to moment throughout the day.
The Main Use of the Christian Armour 7
The Consecration of the Natural 13
The Revelation of Inward Resources 16
The Benefit of Gratitude 19
The Road to Salvation 22
The Root of Sympathy 25
The Influence of Heaven on Earth 28
Communion provides remembrance of Jesus' real presence and forgiveness through his body and blood. The document discusses how communion brings about redemption for individuals and brings people together despite differences. It notes that the Hebrew understanding of remembering God is through his living acts of concern for people in situations, not abstract qualities, and compares this to how communion allows us to continually proclaim Christ's death for sins and recognize his body in and among us. Communion is open to all who confess faith in forgiveness, as God does not grade levels of sinfulness but offers forgiveness to all equally in need.
Jesus was asking, will you be made wholeGLENN PEASE
This is a study of Jesus asking a man sick of a long time if he wanted to get well. It sounds strange, but the fact is some people want to stay in their non-healed state.
Then my head will be exalted
above the enemies who surround me;
at his tabernacle will I sacrifice with shouts of joy;
I will sing and make music to the LORD.
CALVI1, “David having largely and painfully experienced what a miserable thing it is to feel God’s hand heavy on account of sin, exclaims that the highest and best part of a happy life consists in this, that God forgives a man’s guilt, and receives him graciously into his favor. After giving thanks for pardon obtained, he invites others to fellowship with him in his happiness, showing, by his own example, the means by which this may be obtained.
This document provides instructions and background information for a Passover seder. It begins by welcoming the reader and providing some key details about using the haggadah. It explains that the seder can be used anytime during Passover and encourages customizing it as needed. It then lists the items needed for the seder plate and describes the symbolic meaning and traditional foods represented. The document provides context on God-language used and concludes by explaining the order of the seder and origins of the Passover celebration combining two ancient spring festivals.
It is customary to eat fruits and drink wine in celebration of Tu B’Shvat, the Rosh HaShana of fruit trees. And it is fitting to admire each fruit and speak its praises before you eat it. In that spirit A Still Small Voice presents a tribute to wheat.
The second part of confession is receiving absolution, that is, forgiveness, from the pastor as from God Himself, not doubting, but firmly believing that by it our sins are forgiven before God in heaven.
This document provides an introduction to a book titled "My Redeemer Lives" by Ronald K. Beinomugisha. It begins with a dedication to all those on the journey of salvation. It then provides a table of contents that outlines the various chapters in the book, including chapters on God as the master planner, record breaker, life editor, fighter, healer, and author of love. The document introduces concepts that will be explored more deeply in the book, such as spiritual warfare, healing and deliverance, love relationships, and God's role as judge. It aims to deepen the reader's understanding of God and strengthen their faith.
This letter describes a man's deeply troubled marriage. He feels constantly criticized and disrespected by his wife, who he believes views him through the lens of her past abuse rather than who he truly is. She dominates conversations, frequently accusing him of abuse and bringing up past issues. He has tried to apologize and make a fresh start but she refuses. Others have witnessed and commented on her disrespectful treatment of him. He feels rejected, unimportant, and lacking a supportive partner. The relationship has deteriorated to the point where he finds it hard to show compassion during her ongoing medical recovery.
The document summarizes Jesus being baptized by John and hearing a voice from heaven say he is God's beloved son. It then discusses how after baptism, people who are nourished by God's word and keep watchful in prayer have their names taken to be remembered. Later passages discuss how bearing testimony through the Holy Ghost leads to forgiveness of sins, and how administering to the sick can lead to physical and spiritual healing. Further passages talk about how the Holy Ghost cleanses and purifies people, and how its influence has a more powerful effect than any other experience.
This document provides commentary on Psalm 129 from multiple authors. It begins with an introduction explaining the purpose is to bring together comments from different authors to aid Bible study. Several commentators are then quoted discussing themes in the Psalm such as God subjecting his church to troubles to prove himself as defender, and the idea that God's people have faced persecution throughout history but have always been preserved. The commentators provide historical context and interpretations regarding the oppression of Israel from its earliest origins.
These things hare I spoken unto you, that in me ye may
have peace. In the world ye have tribulation : but be of good
cheer ; I have overcome the world. JESUS CHRIST.
Recycling Energy: Charge your Phone with Coffee #recyclenrgyDominik Heinrich
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Today, the world is all about new technologies and innovations. They bring convenience and new functionality to our lives. However, the more devices and gadgets we have, the more energy we need. And in terms of consumption and production, humans tend to be very wasteful. But what if we could learn to recycle energy? We need to take a universal product, something we use daily, in order to adapt energy recycling in our lives. Coffee is one of the most widely consumed beverages around the world. The Positive Mug is the first cup of coffee with a positive effect. This travel mug uses the heat of coffee and turns it into electrical energy, which allows us to charge our mobile devices - on the go.
Speaker:
Dominik Heinrich, Creative Director Innovation
Martin Biela, Executive Creative Director
Founder:
Torben Berger, Application Developer
Mark Hollering, Creative Technology Director
Christian Endecott, Concepter
Dominik Heinrich, Creative Director Innovation
The Team Members are employed at MRM//McCANN a citizen of McCANN Worldgroup
In the Purim story, Bigthan and Teresh guarded the saf a Hebrew word with rich associations. It means doorsill but also refers to that first moment when something pokes into awareness and becomes visible to the outer senses or conscious mind. A saf marks a threshold of awareness.
The document discusses how mindfulness is present in the Bible. It provides examples of Bible passages that touch on aspects relevant to mindfulness practice, such as being attentive, accepting what is, finding joy, and not worrying. Mindfulness from these passages involves non-judgmental awareness of the present moment through our senses without attachment to outcomes. The document advocates practicing mindfulness from moment to moment throughout the day.
The Main Use of the Christian Armour 7
The Consecration of the Natural 13
The Revelation of Inward Resources 16
The Benefit of Gratitude 19
The Road to Salvation 22
The Root of Sympathy 25
The Influence of Heaven on Earth 28
Communion provides remembrance of Jesus' real presence and forgiveness through his body and blood. The document discusses how communion brings about redemption for individuals and brings people together despite differences. It notes that the Hebrew understanding of remembering God is through his living acts of concern for people in situations, not abstract qualities, and compares this to how communion allows us to continually proclaim Christ's death for sins and recognize his body in and among us. Communion is open to all who confess faith in forgiveness, as God does not grade levels of sinfulness but offers forgiveness to all equally in need.
Jesus was asking, will you be made wholeGLENN PEASE
This is a study of Jesus asking a man sick of a long time if he wanted to get well. It sounds strange, but the fact is some people want to stay in their non-healed state.
Then my head will be exalted
above the enemies who surround me;
at his tabernacle will I sacrifice with shouts of joy;
I will sing and make music to the LORD.
CALVI1, “David having largely and painfully experienced what a miserable thing it is to feel God’s hand heavy on account of sin, exclaims that the highest and best part of a happy life consists in this, that God forgives a man’s guilt, and receives him graciously into his favor. After giving thanks for pardon obtained, he invites others to fellowship with him in his happiness, showing, by his own example, the means by which this may be obtained.
This document provides instructions and background information for a Passover seder. It begins by welcoming the reader and providing some key details about using the haggadah. It explains that the seder can be used anytime during Passover and encourages customizing it as needed. It then lists the items needed for the seder plate and describes the symbolic meaning and traditional foods represented. The document provides context on God-language used and concludes by explaining the order of the seder and origins of the Passover celebration combining two ancient spring festivals.
It is customary to eat fruits and drink wine in celebration of Tu B’Shvat, the Rosh HaShana of fruit trees. And it is fitting to admire each fruit and speak its praises before you eat it. In that spirit A Still Small Voice presents a tribute to wheat.
The second part of confession is receiving absolution, that is, forgiveness, from the pastor as from God Himself, not doubting, but firmly believing that by it our sins are forgiven before God in heaven.
This document provides an introduction to a book titled "My Redeemer Lives" by Ronald K. Beinomugisha. It begins with a dedication to all those on the journey of salvation. It then provides a table of contents that outlines the various chapters in the book, including chapters on God as the master planner, record breaker, life editor, fighter, healer, and author of love. The document introduces concepts that will be explored more deeply in the book, such as spiritual warfare, healing and deliverance, love relationships, and God's role as judge. It aims to deepen the reader's understanding of God and strengthen their faith.
This letter describes a man's deeply troubled marriage. He feels constantly criticized and disrespected by his wife, who he believes views him through the lens of her past abuse rather than who he truly is. She dominates conversations, frequently accusing him of abuse and bringing up past issues. He has tried to apologize and make a fresh start but she refuses. Others have witnessed and commented on her disrespectful treatment of him. He feels rejected, unimportant, and lacking a supportive partner. The relationship has deteriorated to the point where he finds it hard to show compassion during her ongoing medical recovery.
The document summarizes Jesus being baptized by John and hearing a voice from heaven say he is God's beloved son. It then discusses how after baptism, people who are nourished by God's word and keep watchful in prayer have their names taken to be remembered. Later passages discuss how bearing testimony through the Holy Ghost leads to forgiveness of sins, and how administering to the sick can lead to physical and spiritual healing. Further passages talk about how the Holy Ghost cleanses and purifies people, and how its influence has a more powerful effect than any other experience.
This document provides commentary on Psalm 129 from multiple authors. It begins with an introduction explaining the purpose is to bring together comments from different authors to aid Bible study. Several commentators are then quoted discussing themes in the Psalm such as God subjecting his church to troubles to prove himself as defender, and the idea that God's people have faced persecution throughout history but have always been preserved. The commentators provide historical context and interpretations regarding the oppression of Israel from its earliest origins.
These things hare I spoken unto you, that in me ye may
have peace. In the world ye have tribulation : but be of good
cheer ; I have overcome the world. JESUS CHRIST.
Recycling Energy: Charge your Phone with Coffee #recyclenrgyDominik Heinrich
Please vote us on stage of #SXSW2016:
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Today, the world is all about new technologies and innovations. They bring convenience and new functionality to our lives. However, the more devices and gadgets we have, the more energy we need. And in terms of consumption and production, humans tend to be very wasteful. But what if we could learn to recycle energy? We need to take a universal product, something we use daily, in order to adapt energy recycling in our lives. Coffee is one of the most widely consumed beverages around the world. The Positive Mug is the first cup of coffee with a positive effect. This travel mug uses the heat of coffee and turns it into electrical energy, which allows us to charge our mobile devices - on the go.
Speaker:
Dominik Heinrich, Creative Director Innovation
Martin Biela, Executive Creative Director
Founder:
Torben Berger, Application Developer
Mark Hollering, Creative Technology Director
Christian Endecott, Concepter
Dominik Heinrich, Creative Director Innovation
The Team Members are employed at MRM//McCANN a citizen of McCANN Worldgroup
In the Purim story, Bigthan and Teresh guarded the saf a Hebrew word with rich associations. It means doorsill but also refers to that first moment when something pokes into awareness and becomes visible to the outer senses or conscious mind. A saf marks a threshold of awareness.
The Mishna informs us that there are four New Years days and four Judgement days in each yearly cycle. The New Year for Trees fall in the month of Shvat. Hillel and Shammai disagaree about what date of the month is the actual new year for trees. This teaching explores the mystical underpinnings of their disagreement.
Hearing the shofar on Rosh HaShana is, by some counts, the most spiritually potent moment of the year, and yet we model our performance of this holy mitzvah on Sisera’s hateful mother. How could the rabbis dignify her with this honor?
Daniel Hermsdorf: Okkultsymbolik und Machtpolitik | Inhalt | VorwortDaniel Hermsdorf
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Daniel Hermsdorf unternimmt in „Okkultsymbolik und Machtpolitik“ einen der ersten Versuch einer sinnvollen Begriffsfindung für Verschwörungstheorien. Er fragt nach Organisationsprinzipien wie dem Logentum und seiner sozialen Realität durch die Zeiten. Er betrachtet an Beispielen die historische Evolution von Verschwörungstheorien zu Freimaurern, Jesuiten, Illuminaten, später der Bilderberger und diverser anderer Geheimbünde und Elite-Clubs.
Das Misstrauen gegen Verschwörungstheorien wird einerseits dadurch verstärkt, dass unter diesem Rubrum relativ unterschiedslos die Geschichte der Freimaurerei, der internationalistische Lobbyismus globaler Industriekonzerne und Banken, Satanismus mit Menschenopfern oder auch der Zweifel an einer menschlichen Mondlandung und die Existenz von Außerirdischen gefasst wird. „Okkultsymbolik und Machtpolitik“ beschränkt sich auf die soziologische und historische Perspektive, d. h. auf Beispiele, deren wahrer Kern eindeutig, deren Ausdeutung und Bewertung aber umstritten ist. Dazu zählt die Existenz wirkungsreicher Geheimgesellschaften, wie sie bis ca. 1950 für die Freimaurerei gut erkennbar ist, ebenso wie eine Dynamik der Entwicklung weltlicher Macht von den Monarchien hin zum Geld-Adel, der sich in elitären Netzwerken, stark zugangsbeschränkten Personenkreisen, hierarchischen und dynastischen Traditionen formiert.
Andererseits gibt es einen Teilstrang in der konspiratologischen Debatte, der nicht nur weltlichen Reichtum und die Besetzung von Machtpositionen in Staat, Wirtschaft und Kultur betrifft. In ihm geht es darüber hinaus um spezielle geistige Inhalte, Esoteriken und Geheimlehren, die mit Okkultsymbolik einhergehen. Neben der emblematischen Funktion bestimmter Zeichen wie des freimaurerischen Zirkels und Winkelmaßes oder den Bauwerken von Washington, D.C. führt dies weiter zurück in der Kulturgeschichte und tiefer hinein in eigenartige Philosophien, die teilweise von Religionswissenschaften noch beachtet werden, teilweise ein gesellschaftlich fast unreflektiertes Eigenleben in okkultistischen Vereinigungen, Geheimgesellschaften und Sekten führen.
Health Care and Medicare Corporate Culture and the Three-Legged StoolLillian Rosenthal
This document discusses the history and current state of Medicare spending in the United States. It notes that while Medicare was originally intended to provide healthcare access for seniors, costs have risen significantly due to an aging population living longer and advancing medical technology. The document analyzes newly released data on payments made to individual physicians by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to determine if and how healthcare providers may respond to financial incentives.
El documento describe la historia de los judíos catalanes desde la antigüedad hasta el siglo XIII. Los judíos llegaron a Cataluña con los fenicios y se establecieron en ciudades como Barcelona y Girona, donde florecieron importantes comunidades. Los judíos catalanes desempeñaron varios oficios y mantuvieron estrechos vínculos comerciales con cristianos, aunque sufrieron persecuciones en algunas épocas. Figuras notables como Nahmánides y Salomón ben Adret contribuyeron significativ
Grand Products manufactures women's bags in China. They are located in HouJie Town, DongGuan City, GuangDong Province. Their contact information includes an address on YiHeng South Road in the ChiLing Industrial Area and telephone and fax numbers.
Innovación en las organizaciones modernasOmar Begazo
El documento habla sobre la innovación en las organizaciones modernas. Define la innovación como la creatividad aplicada con éxito que aporta valor. Explica que la creatividad es necesaria pero no garantiza la innovación por sí sola. También describe las diferencias entre organizaciones tradicionales y modernas, señalando que las modernas se enfocan en conceptos como productividad, competitividad y calidad. Finalmente, resalta que la innovación transforma las empresas y les trae beneficios, especialmente a través de los avances tecnológicos.
Enterprise resource planning (ERP) is a technological information system that aims to plan and manage a company's resources. The resources include human resources, equipment, inventory, and finances. ERP systems integrate these resources across business functions and manage the flow of information between different departments. When implemented correctly, ERP systems can improve communication, increase efficiency, enhance reporting and analysis, and help companies better compete by strengthening operations and cost management. However, ERP implementations often exceed budgets and timelines due to challenges in project scoping, management, and user adoption if not properly planned and supported by management.
1) The document discusses the convergence of Tisha B'Av, a day of mourning the destruction of the Temple, and Shabbat, a day of spiritual delight, and the range of opinions on how to negotiate this tension. 2) It focuses on the view of Rav Tsadok HaKohen that advocates embracing the paradox by both mourning yet finding inner joy, akin to "rejoicing with trembling." 3) Joining the concepts of "geula" (redemption/perfection) and "tefilla" (prayer/lack), like Rabbi Berona exemplified, allows one to find the deepest yet solemn joy by bearing the tension of opposing truths.
This summary provides the key points from the document in 3 sentences:
The document discusses the Jewish tradition of mourning between the 17th of Tammuz and the 9th of Av, including diminishing simcha and focusing on losses to awaken sadness. It explains there are two modes of devekut (connection to God), one through constant awareness of God's goodness and one through acknowledging lacks and suffering to facilitate potent prayer. The meditation of Tisha B'Av is designed to break pride and make space for the soul of the Messiah.
This document is a teaching about the Jewish holiday of Sukkot. It discusses the meaning behind sitting in the sukkah and experiencing God's presence. It emphasizes having complete joy, trust in God, and strengthening one's faith during this festival. The document encourages spending as much time as possible in the sukkah, using the opportunity to speak to God in prayer and thanks. It stresses dancing and rejoicing for the full seven days of the holiday as a way to sweeten judgments and build the coming year.
The Megilla doesn’t mention G-d once—not because the Holy One is absent…rather the opposite…because there is not one word, event, or character that is not channeling Divinity. In this Purim spirit, says kabbalah, HaShem invites us up to the inner chamber, called the Reisha d’lo Atyada (the Superrational Heights) where our collective soul derives. Yet there is an entry fee: We must be willing to join the gluon dance happening at that level, that is the secret of its power to effect merger.
Tu B'Shvat, 2017 / 5777
The two trees at Eden's center are two ways of engaging with the world and expressing our relationship with HaShem. This teaching explores our Edenic story from Chava's perspective and proposes what might have been her reason for eating from the Tree of Knowledge and the mystery of HaShem's shared responsibility for that the decision.
There is a mysterious custom in the Passover Seder that revolves around the pouring of Elijah’s cup. We fill a goblet with wine, open the door to welcome Elijah the Prophet~Angel~Harbinger-of-Mashiach, and recite verses that urge HaShem to destroy evil. Who is Elijah? What does he have to do with this point in the seder? Why do we recite these verses when he arrives?
There is a certain tikun that only happens when we do the wrong thing, suffer the consequences for it, and (eventually) find our way back to the light. Why would HaShem design a world where sin is inevitable?
A verse by verse commentary on Psalm 77 dealing with Asaph crying out to God for help, for he is in deep distress. He reflects back on the good old days when he had songs in the night, but now he feels rejected.Then he is encouraged as he reflects on all the wonders and miracles that God did in guiding and protecting Israel.
1) The revelation at Mount Sinai transformed the Israelites, restoring them to the purity of Adam and Eve before their sin. However, the rest of the world was not transformed in the same way.
2) As a result, while the soul of Israel received the Torah, their "body" - the rest of the world - did not. Israel and the world are interdependent, so Israel could only rise spiritually if the world also rose.
3) On Shavuot, we commemorate becoming a "priestly kingdom" tasked with preparing the world to deserve redemption. We must pray for and help raise the spiritual level of the whole world.
Spurgeon, "This Psalm is apparently intended to accompany the third, and make a pair with it. If the last may be entitled THE MORNIG PSALM, this from its matter is equally deserving of the title of THE EVENING HYMN. May the choice words Psalms 4:8 be our sweet
song of rest as we retire to our repose!
"Thus with my thoughts composed to peace,
I will give mine eyes to sleep; Thy hand in safety keeps my days, And will my slumbers keep."
Great people find balance of mind, body, will, emotions, relationships, spirit, and eternal future. Explore the stories and formula about "All In" living that brings "All In" results.
The document discusses various concepts in Kabbalah including the sefirot, dimensions of the human soul, meditation techniques, and mystical interpretations of Hebrew letters. Special words are mentioned for removing negative energy and healing. Preparing for meditation involves isolating from past and future, focusing on God's plan for creation, and awakening altruistic desires to serve God and benefit creation. Perceiving darkness as divine light is discussed as a way to gain strength and prepare for revelations of God's infinite light.
It seems that laughter can be both right and wrong, and it can be a challenge to know which is right at any time. It seems that you can laugh and be sad at the same time.
This document discusses the role of the Holy Spirit in interceding for believers. It begins by explaining that the Holy Spirit helps believers in their weakness, since they do not always know how to pray as they should. The Holy Spirit intercedes for believers with "groanings too deep for words." Commentators discuss what it means for the Holy Spirit to groan, and how this groaning corresponds to the groaning of creation and believers for redemption. The Holy Spirit comes alongside believers and carries part of their burden, helping them in their struggles against sin and suffering.
This is a study of Jesus laughing in time and in eternity. He promised we would laugh with Him in heaven, and most agree that Jesus often laughed with His followers in His earthly ministry. Jesus was a laugher by nature being He was God, and God did laugh, and being man, who by nature does laugh. Look at the masses of little babies that laugh on the internet. It is natural to being human.
This document provides an overview and lesson on Psalms. It discusses that Psalms come from a tradition dating back to the Late Bronze Age reflecting Canaanite features. The Psalms were framed for Israelite purposes and span from 1000 BCE to 500 BCE, with purposes including cultic practice, celebrations, thanksgiving, and lamentation. The Psalms were authored by poets within the Temple and are structured into 5 books. Taken together, the Psalms make up a touchstone for our relationship with God, where we cry, plea, praise, and thank. Lesson 1 examines Psalm 1, noting how the blessed person lives according to Torah and prospers, contrasted with the wicked who are like chaff driven by the wind. Les
This document summarizes a presentation on finding inner peace in the different seasons of life. It discusses how life involves both good and bad times represented by different "streets" or seasons we travel through. These can include seasons of sorrow, struggle, or celebration. However, God promises peace that transcends life's circumstances. The presentation provides biblical references on God's promises and strategies for maintaining inner peace, including prayer, embracing emotions, living according to God's word, and caring for one's physical health.
This document discusses Jesus giving the gift of peace to his followers. It begins by quoting Jesus saying "Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you." It then provides three points about Christ's peace:
1) It is a spiritual peace that provides calm within even during troubles outside. It comes from being right with God.
2) It is both a bequest and gift from Christ since it depended on his death but is freely given to believers.
3) It is Christ's own peace that he imparts and which sustained him even during his hardest times like on the cross. His peace remains with believers for eternity.
- Dinim are defined in Kabbalah as knots of unactualized potential in the soul that contain both our talents and flaws. Our mission is to "sweeten the dinim" by extracting their resources and using them for good.
- Teshuva (repentance) and prayer-visioning are methods to sweeten the dinim proactively and retrospectively. Teshuva reflects on past deeds to strengthen character, and prayer-visioning aims to direct life along a path of revealed good.
- The shofar on Rosh Hashanah awakens our soul's remembrance of God's original hopes and visions, sweetening our past and producing alignment and connection (de
The soul is fluent in the language of symbols. The candle’s flame—its colors, shapes and patterns—conveys a message straight to the soul, bypassing the brain’s conceptual frame. The teachings that follow translate this directly acquired soul-knowledge into words and concepts that are exactly what the Zohar sought to avoid by speaking in symbols in the first place. Our job is to REdiscover these ideas within the flames—as a direct transmission—by meditating upon them.
On Rosh HaShana we reed the story of the binding of Yitzchak. The Akeida began with a call for Avraham to embark on a second lekh lekha—to (literally) go in to himself, layer after layer, until he touched core. This journey, as we shall see, took Avraham through the intrapsychic territory of the Tree of Knowledge into the recesses of the Tree of Life. Avraham blazed that trail and we (as his spiritual heirs) inherit both the mandate and the facility to do the same.
This summary provides the key points from the Tisha B'Av teaching document in 3 sentences:
The document discusses how enemies provide an outlet for the "wild beasts" or unenlightened parts of our souls, allowing society to avoid internal conflict. It argues we are not ready to be rid of enemies until we do inner spiritual work to rectify these parts of our souls. It cites a modern example of internal conflict within the Jewish community as evidence we still have more inner work to do.
When a truth unites with its root it acquires a context, which introduces parameters and a whole network of associations. This greatly enhances the power, richness and usability of that insight.
In the Passover Hagada, before launching into the Exodus story the rabbis praise G-d and then specify their audience (as the Four Children). Yet the terms used to signify Divinity in this brief tribute allude to the two modes of providence God employs to assure that creation achieves its success.
The Torah’s instruction about how to create the menorah conveys, through its details, precious secrets about how to cultivate this inspired state called ruach hakodesh. Consequently, on Chanukka (our festival of lights), we not only meditate on the flames, but also on the menorah itself (the original one) that is represented (albeit imperfectly) by our chanukkiyot.
At Sinai we got the Torah of Atzilut—the Torah of Unanimity. A searing revelation of presence engraved the souls of an entire nation with the truth-of-the-universe compressed into a single burst of light. But we couldn’t hold on to it. That light receded and on Yom Kippur we received the Torah of Briyah—the Torah of dualities—of permitted/forbidden, pure/impure, guilty/innocent, holy/profane.
Passover is called the Festival of Freedom. And so it is a time to contemplate, "What is freedom? and Why do we crave it? and What keeps us from attaining it?"
Everyone knows that Tisha B’Av is the lowest point of the Jewish calendar. HaShem’s protective aura thins, and we grow vulnerable to error and to harm. The downward tug of this time is ancient and nearly impossible to resist. It started with the incident of the spies [Num. 13 –14]; we failed to listen in to HaShem’s voice and gave credence instead to words proffered in bad faith. The chink that precipitated that fiasco was a defect in our ability to distinguish truth from falsehood. It was a flaw in our listening skills. As soon as we manage to fix that fault and only take truth to heart, we will meet the condition of “heeding [HaShem’s] voice (אם בקולו תשמעו) and Mashiach will come, today.
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Solemn Joy, Sweet Sorrow
1. בס"ד
Solemn Joy, Sweet Sorrow
Tisha b’Av, 5775 / 2015
Sarah Yehudit Schneider
This year we have an awkward convergence. Tisha B’Av—the day for mourning the woes of our
nation—falls on Shabbos—our day of spiritual delight when it is generally forbidden to mourn (at
least publically, as we’ll see). There is a range of opinions about how to negotiate this tension.
On one extreme is Rebbi who would recite the traditional Tisha B’Av kinot (dirges) even on
Shabbat.1
Then there’s the Mishna Brura who also emphasizes the mourning component, but
rules that it should stay hidden. We must honor Shabbat as usual—with delightful foods, meats,
wine and clothing—but our inner attitude should be grief.
We should sit dejectedly without joy, not eat together with friends2
…and after midday, study only
those portions of Torah that are permitted on Tisha B’Av.3
On the other end of the spectrum are the chassidic customs that emphasize the joyful spirit of
Shabbat over the mournful mood of Tisha B’Av. Usually, when Shabbat enters, we assume an
attitude of: “עשויה מלאכתך —כלAll your work is done…This moment is perfect… The world is
perfect…There is nothing missing.” And so, according to Chassidic custom, even on this
(otherwise) somber day, Shabbat prevails, for the Temple whose absence we mourn, is already
here (on the inner planes) and on Shabbat we can taste it. These rabbis rule:
“On the convergence of Shabbat and Tisha ‘B’Av we eat, drink and rejoice as is customary—
and even more so.”4
Rav Tsadok HaKohen charts a middle path which, true to style, is also a paradoxical path. He
explores the question of “What is the inner emotional posture that properly mirrors the
complexity of this day.”5
The Talmud informs us that HaShem used to be a happy G-d (so to speak) but “since the
Temple was destroyed He doesn’t laugh any more” (TB Avoda Zara 3b). The rabbis take this to heart.
How can we get lost in merriment when our God weeps (so to speak) for our destroyed Temple
and all that devolves from it, which (by some counts) includes the sufferings of the Jewish people
(and really of humanity) from that point on. The Temple radiated a protective shield that kept
malignant forces at bay. Without it we’re more vulnerable to harm.
The rabbis conclude that laughter (even in the most holy occasions) should be tempered with
solemnity, an emotional posture epitomized by the verse, “Rejoice with trembling (ברעדה ”.)גילו5F
6
The Talmud brings a story to prove its point:
Mar was hosting a wedding feast for his son when he noticed that his colleagues, the rabbis,
were extremely merry…excessively so, by his standards. Mar stood before his guests with a
crystal goblet and smashed it on the ground.
His plan worked. Their merriment dampened and, as you might suspect, this is the source for
our custom to break a glass beneath the wedding canopy.
The Talmud concludes its discussion with a proof text from Psalms 126, the Shir HaMa’alot
that precedes birkhat hamzon on Shabbat. Its second verse reads:
Then our mouths will be filled with laughter and our tongue with glad song.
:רנה ולשוננו פינו שחוק ימלא אז
"Shine a new light on Zion, and may every single one of us merit to that light as soon as possible."
:לאור מהרה כולנו ונזכה תאיר ציון על חדש אור