B"H Friends, let’s bless our children this Friday and every Friday deeper. The world needs so much love, so many hugs and kisses and warmth.

Blessing of the Children (Birkat HaBanim) For Sons: יְשִׂמְךָ אֱלֹהִים כְּאֶפְרַיִם וְכִמְנַשֶּׁה Y'simcha Elohim k'Efrayim v'chiM'nasheh May God make you like Ephraim and Menasheh.

For Daughters: יְשִׂימֵךְ אֱלֹהִים כְּשָׂרָה רִבְקָה רָחֵל וְלֵאָה Y'simeich Elohim k'Sarah Rivkah Rachel v'Leah May God make you like Sarah, Rivkah, Rachel, and Leah.

Priestly Blessing (For All Children): יְבָרֶכְךָ הי וְיִשְׁמְרֶךָ Y'varechecha HaShem v'yishm'recha May HaShem bless you and guard you.

יָאֵר הי פָּנָיו אֵלֶיךָ וִיחֻנֶּךָּ Ya'eir HaShem panav eilecha vichuneka May HaShem shine His face upon you and be gracious to you.

יִשָּׂא הי פָּנָיו אֵלֶיךָ וְיָשֵׂם לְךָ שָׁלוֹם Yisa HaShem panav eilecha v'yasem l'cha shalom May HaShem lift His face to you and grant you peace.

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The cries, the tears, the pain, the agony, the anger, the silence, it doesn’t go anywhere. It goes Above and as our Parsha, Mishpatim tells us, there is a Judge. 

Hashem Yikoom Damam. Please Hashem comfort the families of our hostages, of blessed memory and bring us to the Great Day, speedily in our days.

Hashem #Israel #hostages #bibas #judaism #Torah #Zionism #Parsha #justice

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Snow isn’t Just cold it’s holy.

A symbol of purity, cleanliness, and a deep connection to Hashem.

The natural world is a gateway to praising Hashem and discovering the Torah.

Just as snow has its own song, we too can tune into the way nature speaks His praise.

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Jewish law and spirituality are a genius framework for living our core values, much like Acceptance and Commitment Therapy,

they guide us to align daily actions with deeper principles.

Follow for more Jewish wisdom!

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Shabbat teaches us a powerful lesson in trust: Just like the Israelites gathered a double portion of manna,

we, too, can step back and rest, knowing that what we need will be provided.

Take the day to recharge, your sustenance is already prepared.

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According to the Talmud, three things expand a person’s consciousness: a beautiful home, a beautiful partner, and beautiful Jewish books. The Lubavitcher Rebbe taught that displaying Jewish books proudly reflects our inner spiritual values. One great recommendation? The Living Torah by Rabbi Aryeh Kaplan—bringing the stories to life with clarity and depth!

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When feeling angry, instead of reacting impulsively, you might choose to respond calmly and thoughtfully.

This approach aligns with the Torah’s teaching that ‘a soft answer settles rage,’ highlighting the power of measured responses in diffusing anger.

By practicing opposite action, you can gain greater control over your emotional responses and communicate your needs more effectively.

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Did you know there’s a halacha about Friday meals before Shabbat?

The goal is to avoid heavy meals too close to Shabbat so we can come to the Shabbat table with appetite and excitement.

Instead, the Mishnah Berurah recommends tasting the Shabbat foods earlier in the day and that way enhancing both our anticipation and awareness of the Shabbat experience.

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Just like nature connects us to creation, the Torah connects us to eternity.

By studying the weekly parsha, we root ourselves in something unshakable.

Reconnect with creation and timeless wisdom.

Spend time in nature to nourish your body, and study Torah to nourish your soul.

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According to Rabbi Nachman the Jewish mystical teachings connect freeing hostages with the blessing of children and building faithful homes.

In this powerful insight, Rebbe Nachman teaches that helping to release hostages is a sacred responsibility, one shared even by the greatest of leaders.

The hope?

That those freed can rebuild their lives, create trusting families, and bring us closer to redemption.

A beautiful reminder of the power of compassion and action to shape our world.

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