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Influencing For The Good
Monday, November 4th, 2024Abraham is told to go to the crossroads of the ancient world. This was so that he could influence people to live better lives morally. This is the mission that God wants from us. To be involved and make people better. Share on Facebook
Do It For You
Sunday, November 3rd, 2024When Abraham is given the command to go to Canaan there is an extra word used. It should read Go to a land that I will show you. Instead, it reads Go for yourself. Why the extra word? Share on Facebook
We Are Not Perfect
Friday, November 1st, 2024The Torah goes out of it way to infer that Noah, while righteous, was not perfect. This is to teach us, that while our great leaders were righteous, they made mistakes, and they learned from their mistakes. That is what made them great. Share on Facebook
We Celebrate Wisdom, Not Men
Monday, October 14th, 2024The Torah is specific in that we do not know where Moses is buried. This was to avoid us praying to Moses. We celebrate his spiritual teachings, not his physical body. Share on Facebook
The True Day Of Judgement
Sunday, October 13th, 2024The final judgement is given on Simhat Torah. The reason is it will show if we really meant it when we repented on Yom Kippur. Share on Facebook
To Make It A Better Year
Friday, October 11th, 2024Just as Joshua built upon the foundation laid by Moses, we should learn that we build upon the foundation of those who came before us. As we build we make it better than it was. Share on Facebook
We Are A Community
Thursday, October 10th, 2024On Yom Kippur Eve we recite the blessing that we are permitted to pray with criminals. The reason for this is that even though they might be criminals, they are with the community. Share on Facebook
We Are Responsible
Wednesday, October 9th, 2024We are responsible for our behavior. If we behave better, then those around us will too. This is how we improve society. Not from the top down but from the bottom up. Share on Facebook
Modern Day Amelek
Tuesday, October 8th, 2024Hamas is the modern version of Amalek. They are even worse than the Nazis. The Nazis hid their intentions. Hamas gloried in theirs and broadcast what they did. It was illegal for a German to rape a Jewish woman. Hamas gloried in it. Share on Facebook
What Yonah Teaches Us
Monday, October 7th, 2024Jonah tries to run away from his mission to save Ninevah. The reason is that he knows in about 100 years Ninevah will destroy the 10 Northern Tribes. God reminds him that He is in charge. That the 10 Tribes will receive punishment for their actions. Share on Facebook
About the Author: Shlomo Bar-Ayal is an Israeli-American, or an American-Israeli (I could never get that right) who is unabashedly pro-Israel, pro-US and a great guy.
He has an open mind to opinions that he agrees with.
Besides blogging on whatever he feels like blogging about on any given day he enjoys learning Talmud, davening, being the candyman in his synagogue, smoking his tobacco pipe, giving tours at the Grand Lodge of New York, being involved in Freemasonry, and partaking in an adult beverage every now and then