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One of the ugliest traits a person can have is forgetfulness. A lack of hakarat hatov, of gratitude. The Torah describes Pharaoh as someone who “did not remember Yosef,” and that forgetfulness shaped everything that followed. This teaching was deeply loved by my Zaidy, Marvin Moshe Yaakov Shmuel Mordechai ben Chana VTzudek, of blessed memory. May these words be l’ilui nishmat his neshama.

Real humility is remembering who helped you, who protected you, who showed up for you — even in the smallest ways. Gratitude makes a person beautiful. May we never forget.

#Parsha #Torah #Gratitude #Judaism #Israel

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If you want to understand Jewish “power,” look at who Jews are taught to admire. Our model is Moshe Rabbeinu, a man who left comfort, noticed suffering, and placed other people’s God forbid, pain into his heart. He was chosen to lead because he cared for the vulnerable, even when no one was watching. That’s the system. Shabbat Shalom.

#Parsha #Torah #Bible #Judaism #God

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This is a PSA for people who don’t like winter. If you’re dressed for it, being outside is a real mechayah. The Torah begins with Bereishit, with beginnings. Reb Shlomo used to say that if you want to feel a beginning, spend time in nature. Look at the sky, feel the air, stand on the earth the way HaShem made it. Don’t let the weather decide for you. Being outside is a gift.

#Torah #Judaism #Hashem #Winter #Snow

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Israel’s Iron Beam laser defense system is extraordinary technology, but it points to something deeper. Human brilliance, responsibility, and protection — all operating within a world guided by HaShem. We don’t say “my strength and my power.” We say thank You for the ability to defend life. May this protection be a merit for the fallen, a shield for Am Yisrael, and a step toward a time when no one needs weapons at all.

#Israel #IronBeam #Judaism #Faith #Technology #Peace

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Moshe was Jewish by lineage, but for him it wasn’t simple. He grew up in Pharaoh’s palace, surrounded by power and comfort, and at a crucial moment in his life he had to decide where he stood. That question followed him through Midian and came into full focus at the burning bush.

By then, Moshe made his choice clearly. He chose to stand with his people. That question still lives today. Each of us is asked, in our own way, to stand with Am Yisrael and to embrace who we are. Am Yisrael Chai.

#Parsha #Torah #Israel #Judaism #Bible

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Just left Synagogue. We finished running the world, finalized all global decisions, checked in with world leaders, and then wrapped it all up by saying the Shema.

Turns out the big secret is this: Jews gather, pray for peace, declare God is One, and try to be better people. That’s the whole operation. Have a good day.

#Judaism #Maduro #Israel #scapegoat #Jews

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It’s January 1st, and here’s a New Year’s resolution worth keeping ❤️: bless people, and ask for blessings. Yaakov Avinu’s final moments remind us that words createParshaness. Before ending a conversation, offer a blessing and ask for one in return. It’s vulnerable, a little uncomfortable, and incredibly powerful. This year, let our words bring more love, connection, and light into the world ✨🫶

#NewYears #NewYearsResolutions #Judaism #Blessings #Parsha

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A simple New Year’s practice inspired by Rosh Hashanah: say it out loud. Name what you’re working on — to HaShem, to yourself, to someone you trust, or even by recording it and watching it next year. Making it public, in some form, gives intention weight. The solar New Year is another chance to reflect, declare direction, and grow with honesty and care.

#NewYears #NewYearsResolutions #Goals #Judaism #RoshHashanah

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The Tenth of Tevet marks the beginning of the siege of Jerusalem — the moment that set the destruction of the Beis Hamikdash into motion. Jews fast today not only to remember what was lost, but to recognize how much still needs healing. This day asks us to strengthen our connection to Torah, to Am Yisrael, and to Eretz Yisrael — and to stand openly and responsibly in this moment of Jewish history.

#Judaism #Israel #Fasting #Jerusalem #JewishHistory

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If you want to understand what being a Jew means and feels like at the end of 2025, today matters. The Ninth of Tevet is associated with the passing of Ezra HaSofer, and possibly Nehemiah as well. After the first exile, Jewish life as a land- and Temple-centered reality collapsed. What they led was a renaissance — rebuilding Jewish life through Torah learning and a renewed return to the Land of Israel.

Two things changed then, and they define us now. Torah became democratized, meant for every Jew, and Jewish life was once again rooted in Eretz Yisrael. Today, Torah is more accessible than ever, and the Jewish people are back in their land. Let’s take advantage of this opportunity — to learn more Torah, strengthen Jewish life, and understand the moment we’re actually living in.

#Israel #Judaism #JewishPeople #JewishIdentity #Torah

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