Parsha
TZEDDAKAH! TZEDAKKAH!
TZEDDAKAH! TZEDAKKAH! Parashat Ki Tetzeh Tzedaka is difficult to give, only if you believe that the money you earned was earned by your hard work alone, and not given to you by G-d. Tzeddaka is one of the greatest tests on your core beliefs, measuring how much you believe that G-d is in your life…
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YOSSELE THE THIEF Parashat Shoftim There is an amazing story I told my young daughters at bedtime last week. The Baal Shem Tov, the Father of Chassidut, was a man of miracles. He saw into the future, and through walls. A very holy man. He had a student, Yossele. Yossele, would learn and pray with…
Read Full PostRICH FRIEND/ POOR FRIEND
RICH FRIEND/ POOR FRIEND PARASHAT EKEV I coach two friends. A rich friend, and a poor friend. In the process of coaching the two, I stumbled on a great book, Rich Dad / Poor Dad, that teaches the difference between the beliefs and behaviors of the rich and poor. In the book, the terms Rich…
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THE SANDWICH BAG THIEF Parashat Ekev The businessman’s faith in G-d is constantly being tested. How much do you believe that G-d is in charge of your success, no less than you are? Your faith-o-meter, so to speak, goes up and down, according to a couple of factors. Time. How much of a workaholic are…
Read Full PostELIJA -PROPHET OF THE BRIT
ELIJA -PROPHET OF THE BRIT Parashat Pinhas It is common for a Rabbi to find himself tight-roping a fine line. Standing up for what’s important, without stepping on people’s toes. Values and principles are no less important than people’s feelings, causing somewhat of a paradox. Sometimes, the job of the Rabbi is to put…
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