Tzitzis
"Hashem is as a sun and a shield." (Tehillim 84)
"The world is filled with His glory." (Yeshaya 6:3)
An advanced-level shiur on relating to Hashem through the lens of the physical world. "Everything which the Holy One, Blessed be He, created in His world, He created for His Kavod" (Avos 6:12).
.כל מה שברא הקדוש ברוך הוא בעולמו, לא בראו אלא לכבודו
.שנאמר: כל הנקרא בשמי ולכבודי בראתיו יצרתיו אף עשיתיו. ואומר: ה' ימלך לעלם ועד
p.s.: Bonus Track! Learning from Ruth how to become a vehicle and a channel for holiness and blessing to the world. Yes, you can.
What is Tikkun Olam? Hint: It's not what they've been telling you.
"To change the messages which the world sends us is to change the world itself." (R' Reuvein Leuchter, Teshuva)
"VeHaya!" Good things are coming your way! Every story has a happy ending... but you may need to hang on until the last chapter to see it.
Find how great you can really be and become more yourself by recognizing and honoring the Divine soul within yourself and within others.
"The Fiftieth Gate", 1989. Original hard-edge painting, acrylic on masonite. Available now as a limited-edition Giclee print of original acrylic on Masonite, hard-edge painting. Contact the artist via Izart Painting and Design at sarah@izartpaintdesign.com.
Handout:
The third paragraph of Shema carries the secret to eternal life. It's the secret of Yetzias Mitzrayim, the secret of the final Geula. It's the secret of Choosing and Using — choosing to harness our deepest desires for closeness to G-d by using actions of holiness.
"Save yourself the battle." And may your choice of Freedom In The Night merit you to savor the Freedom In The Day.
You've been there, done that, paid the price, pulled yourself together again. And you want to make sure you never, never go there again.
How can use your God-given intellect and free will to ensure you make the right choices?
Make your choices when you're thinking straight, when you're not under the influence of passions beyond your control. And tie the fire of your emotions to something tangible, to remind you of your choices, and keep you going through the harder times.