Torah is a Distraction (Sotah 39)
How do you keep yourself busy during the Torah reading? Today we learn that even Torah can be a distraction from Torah!
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How do you keep yourself busy during the Torah reading? Today we learn that even Torah can be a distraction from Torah!
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Is it better to pray in Hebrew or a language you understand? Today we learn the importance of praying in the original. If you’re not there yet, it’s something you must strive to attain!
What’s one obvious way to identify a haughty person? Today we learn that arrogant people get upset at the smallest irritations. When you realize that God fills the universe, there’s never any reason to lose your cool.
Have you ever had a brilliant idea and then found out that someone beat you to the punch? Today we learn that one should never be deterred by another person’s success. The challenge is to build upon their successes!
Have you ever wished you could eradicate your temptation for a certain desire? Today we learn that desires are what fuels our ability to live and function in this world. We don’t seek to destroy them, but to transform them!
Do you feel held-back in life and limited by the choices offered to you based on your background and upbringing? Today we learn that you have the ability to rise even higher than those born with a silver spoon in their mouths!
Is the mitzvah of modesty incumbent upon the wearer or on the gazer? Today we learn that while we should all strive to dress modestly, we must also do our best to avoid situations where our eyes may go astray.
What do you carry with you to remind yourself that this world is merely a corridor for the eternal life? Today we learn that constant reminders ensure that nothing in life gets us down. After all, this world is just the prep room!
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