Vayeitzei 5784-2023
“In Praise of Humility”
(updated and revised from Vayeitzei 5764-2003)
Perhaps, the greatness of our forefather Jacob, lies in the fact that he recognized the need to "nullify" himself before G-d in order to come ever closer to Him. Humility, recognizing who one really is in relation to G-d, and removing one's ego from the picture, is a trait that is to be aspired to in every generation by Jewish leaders and laymen alike.
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Tazria-Metzorah 5772-2012
“The Essential Ingredient for Repentance and Prayer--Humility”
The highly symbolic ritual of purification of the person stricken with the Tzaraat disease has much to teach us about achieving proper Teshuva (repentance) and the art of offering exalted prayer.
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Vayeitzei 5764-2003
"In Praise of Humility"
Perhaps, the greatness of Jacob, our forefather, lies in the fact that he recognized the need to "nullify" himself before G-d in order to come ever closer to Him. Humility, seeing who one really is in relation to G-d, and removing one's ego from the picture, is a trait that is aspired to in every generation by Jewish leaders and laymen alike.
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