Pikudei Hashem mesamchei lev – Ibn Ezra: because the Torah positions you for olam Habbah,…
Podcast: Divrei Hashkafa by Rav Mayer Twersky
Simcha Generated By Reflection on Mitzvos
Kuzari 2:50 – Real simcha is preceded by thought / reflection. Thought / reflection on…
Simcha – a Fixture in a Life of Avodas Hashem
Devarim 26:11 – “v’somachta b’chol hatov” – Ohr Hachaim Hakadosh – be happy with that…
The Need for, and Mitzva of, Simcha
Sefer Hachinuch, Mitzvah 488: Shorshei haMitzvos: we need to rejoice at times, just like we…
Avos 4:10-12: Hishtadlus vs Learning vs shcar Olam Hazeh, Anava, Teshuva vs Kapara, L’shem Shomayim, kavod & Moreh
Topics include: 1) balancing hishtadlus for paranassa and learning 2) the need for anava in…
Self-Love vs. Selfishness, and the Role Thereof in the COVID Pandemic
Ramban: it’s impossible to love someone else as much as oneself; V’ahavta l’reia’cha kamocha means…
Simcha in Mitzvos and Learning
See Rambam, Hilchos Lulav, 8:14-15. The natural reaction to being involved in mitzvos is simcha.…
Sha’ar 2:34: Need a Good Working Plan to do Teshuva
Teshuva represents change and improvement. Resolve / sincere desire precedes the teshuva process, but then…
Sha’ar 2:32-34: Capitalizing on Fresh Experiences. Challenge of Doing Teshuva When Older.
Even the impact of powerful, intense experiences wanes; one must act immediately to capitalize on…
Sha’ar 2:29-30: Delays and Habits.
Delaying teshuva will cause him to sin more, and to regress. Bad habits are self-imposed…