Monthly Archives: April 2016

Courage

At time of distress, strengthen your heart, even if you stand at death’s door.  The lamp has light before it is extinguished.  Wounded lions still know how to roar. ~ Shmuel HaNaggid (933-1056 c.e.)

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Who is Happy?

A truly happy person is one who can enjoy the scenery while on a detour.

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Shine a Little Light – song

Very inspirational song and the story behind it: Shine a Little Light – Official Music Video – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uGWoChObb40 The story behind the song –  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vpLawri0pOY R’ Yitzi Hurwitz’s blog – http://yitzihurwitz.blogspot.com/

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Corrected Link – Just a Few Minutes a Day

A few days ago, the newest cycle of the Mishna Yomis began with Maseches Brachos.  By learning just two mishnayos each day, a person completes roughly one seder of Shas every year, and all of Shas in about 6 years, a phenomenal accomplishment. Whether you already have a seder of learning or not, everyone reading … Continue reading

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Just a Few Minutes a Day

A few days ago, the newest cycle of the Mishna Yomis began with Maseches Brachos.  By learning just two mishnayos each day, a person completes roughly one seder of Shas every year, and all of Shas in about 6 years, a phenomenal accomplishment. Whether you already have a seder of learning or not, everyone reading … Continue reading

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R’ Prayda’s Patience

The Talmud (Eiruvin 54b) tells the story of Rabbi Prayda, who had a very slow-to-learn student. So much so that Rabbi Prayda would have to review each lesson four hundred times before the boy understood it. One day, when the … Continue reading

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What We Live For

Torah is not something you learn to live with – it’s what you live for. ~ From the book, The 6 Constant Mitzvos

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