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Life is Hard, So What
Sunday, April 7th, 2024History teaches us that we will suffer tragedies in our lives. It is not that we will suffer them but what do we learn from them and how do we get up and rebuild. Share on Facebook
Do What God Wants
Friday, April 5th, 2024In the middle of the narrative the Torah suddenly instructs us about what is permitted to eat. The meaning is that we cannot do what we want to do, but to follow God’s instructions. Share on Facebook
Hubris Before the Fall
Thursday, April 4th, 2024The hubris of Aaron’s sons was what lead to their downfall. The fact that Aaron did not correct their behavior shows that a parents’ responsibility is to make sure their children do not fall into the trap of hubris. Share on Facebook
Do What is Right
Tuesday, April 2nd, 2024When the sons of Aaron brought an unauthorized offering in the Tabernacle they were punished with death. This is to teach us that we should do what is right, not what we feel is right. Share on Facebook
New Beginnings
Monday, April 1st, 2024All great things in the history of the Jewish people begin in the month of Nisan. That is the real Jewish new year since that is the month the Tabernacle first began to operate. Share on Facebook
Going Above and Beyond
Sunday, March 31st, 2024The Torah uses the number eight to teach that we are both physical and spiritual beings. Our physicality is expressed by our having bodily needs. Our spirituality is expressed by our commands to make ourselves better. Share on Facebook
Know Your Limitations
Friday, March 29th, 2024Moses was told to anoint Aaron, his brother, to be High Priest. This is to teach us that we all have limitations. And we should know them. Share on Facebook
We’re On The Way
Thursday, March 28th, 2024Part of the thanksgiving offering was 10 loaves of 3 different types of unleavened bread and 10 loaves of leavened bread. This is to teach that we are on a path. We are not there yet but will arrive. Share on Facebook
Make the Mundane Exciting
Wednesday, March 27th, 2024The Daily Offering teaches us to be excited about daily Mitzvot. The can get boring but if we approach them with right attitude it can change our lives. Share on Facebook
No Work is Beneath Us
Tuesday, March 26th, 2024Every morning the first thing that a priest had to do in the Temple was to clean the ashes from the day before. This is to teach us that there is no honest work that is beneath our dignity. 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