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A Great Leader Takes Advice
Monday, January 29th, 2024Jethro is the source for the Jewish judicial system. What is amazing is that Moses took Jethro’s advice, both because he was a non-Jew and his father in law. This shows us that a truly great leader knows that he does not have all the answers. Share on Facebook
The Law Is Supreme
Sunday, January 28th, 2024If a person wishes to live among Jews but not be a part of the Jewish nation, he has to accept the 7 Noahide laws, which means he has to accept the idea that the Torah is the supreme law of the land. Share on Facebook
Our Enemies Look For Our Weakness
Friday, January 26th, 2024Amalek struck when the Jews were complaining. They sensed that the Jews were divided. This is true of all our enemies. They believe that if we are fighting among ourselves then we are weak. Share on Facebook
Honoring Our Elders
Thursday, January 25th, 2024We learn that Moses was concerned with honoring Joseph’s wish to be buried in Israel. This is to teach us that we have to honor those who came before us. Share on Facebook
Miracles are Everywhere
Wednesday, January 24th, 2024God caused the Red Sea to be split with a strong wind. Why didn’t He just split it in an open miracle? The answer is to teach us that miracles are all around, all we have to do is to be aware. Share on Facebook
Don’t Be A Whiner
Tuesday, January 23rd, 2024After all that the Jews saw in Egypt and the Sea of Reeds, they were complaining that God was not supplying them with what they wanted. Those who complain but do not offer solutions are whiners and God does not want to be whiners but doers. Share on Facebook
God Wants Action, NOt Words
Monday, January 22nd, 2024At the sea Moses begins to pray for God to save the people from the Egyptians. God replies, “quit yelling and take action.” This is to teach us that God wants us to act, not just pray. Share on Facebook
We Are On A Mission From God
Sunday, January 21st, 2024The reason that God freed the Jews from slavery was to give them a mission. To bring God’s law to the world by their behavior. Share on Facebook
We Are All Being Judged
Friday, January 19th, 2024Before the plague of the death of the first born, God states to the Jewish people that He is God and that He is a judging God. This is remind us that we will receive reward or punishment for the things we do. Share on Facebook
Treat All With Respect
Thursday, January 18th, 2024The problem that the Egyptians had was that they did not treat their slaves with respect since they considered them not to be human. The Torah teaches us that even a slave has to be treated with respect and that they were also created in the image of God. 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