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Prabhupāda said Bhaktivinoda Ṭhākura was very powerful, and he has been one of the ācāryas that has given us his special mercy here. I had hoped to have ready for today a poster that we made in Los Angeles. Somebody had designed it there, circa 2007, when we started our monthly saṅkīrtana festivals. I had the poster on my wall for a long time, and then my painter accidentally knocked it off the wall, and it got a little scuffed. So I found a place in San Francisco that could retouch it—that is, digitally scan it and then retouch it, which they did. He has picked it up again, and they have a digital copy also. It has a picture of Bhaktivinoda Ṭhākura sitting with books on his lap, and it is reminiscent of the era in which we started our massive book distribution, or at least our regular sorties going out into public to distribute books, which has grown over the years. And we rallied around this day, the day of Bhaktivinoda Ṭhākura's disappearance, because we felt that Śrīla Prabhupāda had evidence of when, during that year—I mentioned in 1975, when he was on his morning walk and coming back to the temple. This was in Māyāpura and around the area there were no other dwellings; there were only rice fields and the temple, that was it; that's all you could see. So you could see Prabhupāda walking with the devotees out in the field, and then he would come back from his morning walk, and we greeted him with a kīrtana each morning. One morning, somebody had noted that this is fulfilling Bhaktivinoda Ṭhākura's vision, and that they have all come here. Somebody said to Prabhupāda, and Prabhupāda said, “By his mercy they could be delivered. May Bhaktivinoda Ṭhākura deliver all of them.” So, Prabhupāda was very aware of the fact that we are in the Bhaktivinoda parivāra; it's his greater family of Bhaktivinoda Ṭhākura. It was this vision that was enacted by Śrīla Bhaktisiddhānta, and our Śrīla Prabhupāda had followed in the footsteps of both of them and practically actualized the dream of Bhaktivinoda Ṭhākura. So imagine how pleased he must be to see all of us engaged in saṅkīrtana, in spreading the holy name of the Lord, and distributing Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam. (09:35) ------------------------------------------------------------ To connect with His Grace Vaiśeṣika Dāsa, please visit https://www.fanthespark.com/next-steps/ask-vaisesika-dasa/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=launch2025 https://vaisesikadasayatra.blogspot.com/ ------------------------------------------------------------ Add to your wisdom literature collection: https://iskconsv.com/book-store/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=launch2025 https://www.bbtacademic.com/books/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=launch2025 https://thefourquestionsbook.com/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=launch2025 ------------------------------------------------------------ Join us live on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FanTheSpark/ Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sound-bhakti/id1132423868 For the latest videos, subscribe https://www.youtube.com/@FanTheSpark For the latest in SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/fan-the-spark ------------------------------------------------------------ #spiritualawakening #soul #spiritualexperience #spiritualpurposeoflife #spiritualgrowthlessons #secretsofspirituality #vaisesikaprabhu #vaisesikadasa #vaisesikaprabhulectures #spirituality #bhaktiyoga #krishna #spiritualpurposeoflife #krishnaspirituality #spiritualusachannel #whybhaktiisimportant #whyspiritualityisimportant #vaisesika #spiritualconnection #thepowerofspiritualstudy #selfrealization #spirituallectures #spiritualstudy #spiritualquestions #spiritualquestionsanswered #trendingspiritualtopics #fanthespark #spiritualpowerofmeditation #spiritualteachersonyoutube #spiritualhabits #spiritualclarity #bhagavadgita #srimadbhagavatam #spiritualbeings #kttvg #keepthetranscendentalvibrationgoing #spiritualpurpose

HAPPY BIRTHDAY! Today's a pretty special day for me. It's my 75th birthday.  Yes you heard me correctly.  It feels like just the other day I was watching The Beatles on Ed Sullivan. And then I ran out afterwards and taught myself guitar and bass. Then it feels like it was only a few days ago that I was playing jazz fusion in Boston. And then recording my first album when I was in my 40s but still working a day job. And then turning 60 and deciding that I could not let my youthful music dream go to waste. So I reformed my band Project Grand Slam and started writing and recording my music - now 15 albums and many singles. And then, like just yesterday, the pandemic hit and I didn't know what to do with myself. So I started Follow Your Dream. And here we are 5+ years and over 775 episodes later. Follow Your Dream has been an extraordinary second act for me and a great gift. When I started the podcast in March 2021, I had no audience and no guests. I never imagined that it would evolve into what it has become today. I've had wonderful conversations with so many creative artists from all around the world. Over 40 countries. Musicians. Actors. Authors. Photographers. Directors. Poets. It has been an honor and a privilege to meet them, learn from them, and share their stories with you. And as I've written recently, perhaps the most remarkable transformation is that Follow Your Dream has evolved from a mere podcast into a true global arts platform. What began as a creative outlet during the pandemic has become something much larger. And I created it out of love. Not as a way to make money, but as a way to give back to the creative community that has inspired and sustained me throughout my life. As I've said before, Follow Your Dream is totally independent. No partners. No corporate overseers. No advertisers. No one telling me who to interview or what to say. Just me, following my instincts and my curiosity. One of the most gratifying aspects of this journey has been hearing from my guests themselves. A few years ago, I began asking my guests for brief testimonials about their experience on the show. To date, more than 200 have responded with the most generous and heartfelt comments. Their words mean more to me than they could possibly know. And then there is the audience. Listeners from around the world continue to find the show, support it, and return week after week. I've learned that creativity, curiosity, and human connection have a remarkable ability to transcend borders. So —happy birthday to me. I feel incredibly fortunate. Fortunate to still be creating. Fortunate to still be learning. Fortunate to still be meeting extraordinary artists. And fortunate to have all of you along for the journey. As I like to say, thank you for listening to this podcast. And keep on rockin! Robert

Daily Bitachon: Framing Eicha and the Secrets of Ashrei As we get closer to Tisha B'Av, we want to share some insights on Megillat Eicha . The Concept of a Petichta (The Opening) Midrash Eicha starts with a section called Petichta deHakimei , which means "introductory teachings of the wise men." We find a similar concept in the Talmud ( Megillah 10b ), where a long list of Chachamim (scholars) introduce the Megillah using this exact term. What is the deeper meaning of an "opening"? The Or Gedalyahu (Purim, p. 86) explains that a Petichta acts like a mafteach (a key) . It is designed to unlock the inner secrets of the text so we don't lose the forest for the trees. It anchors us to the underlying message of the book. Beginning and Ending with Goodness In Sefer Kad HaKemach (Gezel, Unit 2), Rabbeinu Bechaye discusses the famous rabbinic dictum: לעולם יתחיל אדם בדבר טוב ויסיים בדבר טוב "A person should always begin and end with something good." He explains that "good" ( tov ) refers directly to God. We can see this as we say every day in the Amidah and Ashrei: " הטוב שמך ולך נאה להודות " (The Good is Your Name, and to You it is fitting to give thanks). " טוב ה׳ לכל " ( Tov Hashem lakol – God is good to all). A name represents the essence of a thing, meaning God's absolute essence is goodness. This is a foundational theme of the Nine Days—a topic we will delve into further. Rabbeinu Bechaye and the Nefesh HaChaim explain that the ultimate expression of God's name in this world is the Torah. When the verse says, " כי שם ה׳ אקרא " ("When I call out the name of Hashem"), it refers to the Torah, which is is the names of G-d and I must gibe greatness to his name this is the source for birkat hatorah, when we learn Torah, mention his name we give Him greatness by blessing him.. In fact, the Ramban writes in his introduction to Bereishit that the entire Torah is comprised of interwoven names of God. Therefore, every Petichta begins with a Torah verse because it contains fundamental holiness—the dvar tov (good thing) that reframes our perspective before we experience the grief of Eicha. Reframing Exile: The Daughter of Waves In the Midrash , Rabbi Abba bar Kahana quotes a verse from Yeshayahu: " צהלי קולך בת גלים " ("Raise your voice, daughter of the waves"). The Midrash explains that "daughter of the waves" (or "daughter of exiles") refers to the Jewish nation. We are the children of exiles: Avraham experienced exile and famine ( "Vayehi ra'av ba'aretz" ). Yitzchak experienced exile and famine, moving to Avimelech in Gerar. Yaakov fled his home to Padan Aram. The message here is not to despair . The pain of exile is not a historic coincidence; it was built into the blueprint of creation. Rav Wolbe noted that the very opening lines of the Torah— " והארץ היתה תהו ובהו וחשך על פני תהום " —allude to the four exiles: Tohu (Chaos): Babylonia (Bavel) Vohu (Void): Persia and Media (Paras u'Madai) Choshech (Darkness): Greece (Yavan) Tehom (The Depths): Rome/Edom (our current, seemingly endless exile) Immediately following this, the Torah states, "And the spirit of God hovered over the water," which refers to the spirit of Mashiach. Why Must We Suffer? If exile is built into creation, why is it necessary? The Maharal ( Netzach Yisrael , Ch. 15) explains that this world is not our true home . As the Mishnah in Pirkei Avot teaches, this world is merely an anteroom ( prozdor ) to the World to Come. The fact that we are constantly uprooted and persecuted is a reminder that we don't inherently belong in this physical domain; we belong in a higher, spiritual realm. Our painful exile is the difficult path toward ultimate greatness. We wear the title Bat Golim (Daughter of Exiles) with pride. It is a symbol of our cosmic displacement and a reminder that our true place is in the World to Come. We must not lose faith in the face of antisemitism or tragedy. It is painful, but it is a process built for our ultimate growth. The Father's Perspective: A Mashal from the Chasam Sofer In Berachot 3a , Rabbi Yose enters a ruin in Jerusalem to pray, and Eliyahu HaNavi waits for him outside. When Rabbi Yose finishes, Eliyahu asks him what he heard inside the ruin. Rabbi Yose responds that he heard a heavenly echo ( Bat Kol ) groaning like a dove, saying: "Woe to the children, that because of their sins I destroyed My house, burned My sanctuary, and exiled them among the nations." Eliyahu informs him that this occurs three times every single day. Furthermore, whenever the Jewish people enter a synagogue and declare " אמן יהא שמיה רבא " (Amen, may His great name be blessed), God shakes His head and says: "Fortunate is the King who is praised in His house! What is there for a Father who exiled His children? And woe to the children who were exiled from their Father's table." The Chasam Sofer makes a brilliant textual analysis here. Notice the phrasing: "Woe to the children" is stated, but when referring to God, it uses the milder phrase "What is there for a Father..." rather than "Woe to the Father." Why does God not groan for Himself in the same way? The Mashal (Parable) Imagine a man whose wife is in labor with their firstborn son. He is thrilled, anticipating the Brit Milah and the Pidyon Haben. Right now, his wife is screaming in agonizing pain. The husband feels her pain acutely, but he isn't despairing. Why? Because he can see the bigger picture. He visualizes the joy of the upcoming celebrations and the beautiful life ahead. We are currently experiencing Chevlei Mashiach —the birth pangs of the Messianic era. Like childbirth, the pain intensifies right before the ultimate joy. The Chasam Sofer explains that God is like that expectant father. He feels our pain, but He does not groan for Himself because He sees the staggering spiritual heights we are climbing. He sees the light we generate by pushing against the tide of exile. Stay tuned tomorrow as we discuss why the response of "Amen Yehei Shmei Raba" is so deeply moving to the Almighty.

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Why did Jerusalem's kings keep gambling with the Assyrian Empire, and how did that set the stage for the Book of Mormon? Dr. Michael Day explores Hezekiah's faith crisis in the late monarchy world of Lehi.YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/pcAUyS3PdBESHOW NOTES/TRANSCRIPTSEnglish: https://tinyurl.com/podcastOT229ENFrench: https://tinyurl.com/podcastOT229FRGerman: https://tinyurl.com/podcastOT229DEPortuguese: https://tinyurl.com/podcastOT229PTSpanish: https://tinyurl.com/podcastOT229ESFREE PDF DOWNLOADS OF followHIM QUOTE BOOKSNew Testament: https://tinyurl.com/PodcastNTBookOld Testament: https://tinyurl.com/PodcastOTBookBook of Mormon: https://tinyurl.com/PodcastBMBook WEEKLY NEWSLETTERhttps://tinyurl.com/followHIMnewsletter SOCIAL MEDIAInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/followHIMpodcastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/followhimpodcastTIMECODE0:00 - Part 1 - Dr. Mike Day2:29 Mike's Top 34:55 Bio8:51 Late monarchy overview10:26 Chapter flyover12:38 Hezekiah's last stand15:53 Ahaz and syncretism19:01 What is a tribute?21:33 Scattering begins26:03 Deuteronomistic history28:36 Trauma and the Bible31:15 D&C 88 sidequest33:50 Scattering timeline36:43 Fortunate scattering41:07 Hezekiah's reign44:04 Temple gold tension45:03 Rabsakeh's taunting Israel49:49 Turn to Isaiah 3753:10 Hezekiah's prayer57:28 Angel strikes Assyrian army59:26 Prism1:02:48 Promise to Hezekiah1:04:48 Connection to Nephi1:08:22 End of Part 1 - Dr. Mike DayThanks to the followHIM team:Steve & Shannon Sorensen: Cofounder, Executive Producer, SponsorDavid & Verla Sorensen: SponsorsDr. Hank Smith: Co-hostJohn Bytheway: Co-hostDavid Perry: ProducerKyle Nelson: Marketing, SponsorLisa Spice: Client Relations, Editor, Show NotesWill Stoughton: Video EditorKrystal Roberts: Translation Team, English & French Transcripts, WebsiteAriel Cuadra: Spanish TranscriptsAmelia Kabwika: Portuguese TranscriptsHeather Barlow: Communications DirectorSydney Smith: Social Media, Graphic Design "Let Zion in Her Beauty Rise" by Marshall McDonaldhttps://www.marshallmcdonaldmusic.com

The Three Weeks: Beginning with the End in Mind There is a well-known rule: סוף מעשה במחשבה תחילה (Sof ma'aseh b'machshava techilah) "The end of an action must first be conceived in thought." In other words: Begin with the end in mind. The Three Weeks culminate with Tisha B'Av. The specific text our Sages instituted for us to read on Tisha B'Av is Eicha (Lamentations). How does Eicha end? "Take us back, O Hashem, to Yourself, and we will return; renew our days as of old." (Eicha 5:21) These are the final words we recite. The Real Final Verse: A Deeper Reading Now, hold on. Someone might argue that this isn't actually the final verse of Eicha . The technical final verse is: "For even if You had utterly rejected us, You were only exceedingly angry with us." (Eicha 5:22) We normally repeat the previous verse ( Hashiveinu ) because we don't want to conclude on a negative note. However, the truth is that the absolute last verse is not actually negative. The Reishit Chochma ( Sha'ar HaTeshuva , Chapter 7) explains that the verse should be read like this: "If You were truly disgusted with us, You would have destroyed us completely in Your extreme anger. But we see that You did not destroy us completely." We are not wiped out; we are still here. We still have a remnant. Therefore, it is obvious that the purpose of the exile and the destruction was never to eliminate us, but rather to direct us to return to Him in teshuvah (repentance). Why then do we repeat the second-to-last verse ( Hashiveinu )? I saw once—though I don't recall the exact source—that the average person reading the literal text might misunderstand the final verse. They might mistakenly think it means God is genuinely and permanently disgusted with us. Therefore, we repeat Hashiveinu so nobody walks away with a mistaken impression of what Tisha B'Av is truly about. It is about Hashiveinu —returning. "Renew Our Days as of Old" The verse says: חדש ימינו כקדם ( Chadesh yameinu k'kedem ) — "Renew our days as of old." We want to go back to the old days. What does "the old days" mean? It means the era when Hashem dwelt among us in an open, revealed way. God still dwells with us today, but His presence is hidden. That is the core theme: We want to rejuvenate that old relationship. There is a fascinating Gemara in Masechet Berachot 3a that describes what happens when the Jewish people gather in Batei Knesiyot (synagogues) and Batei Midrashot (study halls) and declare: יהא שמיה רבא מברך ( Yehei Shmei Rabba Mevarach ) — "May His great Name be blessed..." The Gemara states that Hashem, so to speak, shakes His head back and forth and says: "Fortunate is the king whose children praise him in his house! What is there for a father whose children have been exiled from his table? And woe to the children who have left their father's table!" Hashem, as it were, bemoans the fact that we are not at His table, that we are scattered among the nations. Tur, Orach Chaim, Siman 56 ומה שאנו אומרין הקדיש בלשון תרגום And regarding that which we recite the Kaddish in the Aramaic language ( Lashon Targum ): יש אומרים מפני המלאכים שלא יתקנאו בנו שאנו משבחים שבח נאה כזה There are those who say it is on account of the angels, so that they should not become jealous of us because we are praising [Hashem] with such a beautiful praise. וגם שע"י זה הקב"ה נזכר לחורבן הבית וגלות ישראל And furthermore, because through this [praise], the Holy One, Blessed be He, recalls the destruction of the Temple and the exile of Israel, כדאיתא בפ"ק דברכות as it is brought down in the first chapter of Berachot (3a): בשעה שישראל עונין אמן יש"ר הקב"ה מנענע בראשו ואומר "At the hour when Israel responds, 'Amen, Yehei Shmei Rabba...', the Holy One, Blessed be He, shakes His head and says: אוי לבנים שגלו מעל שלחן אביהם 'Woe to the children who have been exiled from their Father's table, ומה לו לאב שככה מקלסין אותו בניו ורחקם מעל שלח נו and what is there for a Father whose children praise Him in this way, yet He has distanced them from His table?'" וכביכול שיש דאגה לפניו Thus, kavyachol (so to speak, as it were), there is distress and anguish before Him. ואם יבינו המלאכים זה יקטרגו עלינו And if the angels were to understand this, they would prosecute (bring accusations) against us [out of jealousy or judgment over our survival despite our failings]. ע"כ אומרים אותו בלשון שלא יבינו שאינן מכירין ארמית . Therefore, we recite it in a language they do not understand, as [the ministering angels] are not familiar with Aramaic. The Father-Child Connection Hashem "cries" for us daily. Think of a child who goes away to summer camp or to Israel; the child might be perfectly happy in their new environment and might not even miss home, but the parents back home are miserable. We have been in Galut (exile) for so many years that we have forgotten what it actually means to sit at our Father's table. The Zohar explains that we perform the mitzvah of sending away the mother bird ( Shiluach HaKen ) to arouse Hashem's mercy for His children. He hears the mother bird's cry and remembers His own children. Similarly, when a child says Kaddish for a deceased parent, they deeply miss that parent, and that act arouses Hashem's own "feelings." He sees an orphan reciting Kaddish , and it invokes— kavyachol (so to speak, since God does not possess human emotions)—that deep, intrinsic Father-son connection. Rav Nosson Wachtfogel, in his commentary on Tisha B'Av, notes the specific language used: the children were exiled from the Father's table. The table itself is still there. We still receive our sustenance from it; we are just no longer sitting directly at it. As we say in Birkat HaMazon : Shulchan aruch lakol —the table is set for everyone. We are still being fed from our Father's table. And that is the profound difficulty of life: We can have everything in the world, but our Father isn't openly there with us. That is what is missing. Avel vs. Aval : The Life of "But" The Hebrew letters for a mourner ( lo aleinu —may it not happen to us) are א-ב-ל ( Avel ). Often, when people are learning, they encounter this word and accidentally read it as אֲבָל ( Aval ), which means "but." There is an underlying homiletical truth here: The avel (mourner) lives a life defined by a "but." Lo aleinu , a person is at a beautiful wedding, but their father or mother is missing. The wedding is gorgeous, but the parent isn't there to see it. In semantics, there is a major difference between the words "and" and "but." If I say, "I like the cake, but it has blueberries in it," the "but" inherently detracts from or negates the first part of the sentence. If I say, "I like the cake, and blueberries are not my favorite," I am still holding onto the first statement while simply adding context. "And" adds; "but" subtracts. Our lives in exile are a life of "but." Everything can be fine—the wedding is beautiful— but we still break the glass to remember Jerusalem: "If I forget you, O Jerusalem, let my right hand forget its skill." (Tehillim 137:5) There is always something vital missing. The job of the Three Weeks is to start missing our Parent again and to realize just how much He loves us. Correcting the Mistake of the Spies This dynamic traces back to the mistake of the very first Tisha B'Av. In Devarim 1:27 , when reviewing the tragic episode of the Spies, Moshe reminds the nation of what they grumbled in their tents: "Because Hashem hated us, He brought us out of the land of Egypt [to destroy us]." This verse appears in Parshat Devarim , which we always read on the Shabbat immediately preceding Tisha B'Av, specifically to remind ourselves of this foundational error. Just a few verses later, the Torah states: "...and in the wilderness, where you saw how Hashem your God carried you, just as a man carries his son..." (Devarim 1:31) Yet the very next verse admonishes: "Yet in this matter, you do not believe..." (Devarim 1:32) What does it mean that they didn't believe? Rashi explains that they didn't believe in God's promise to bring them into Eretz Yisrael. But the Ohr HaChaim HaKadosh offers a alternative explanation: "You don't believe that God carried you like a father carries his son." That is what they failed to believe. Notably, the Hebrew month in which Tisha B'Av falls is called Av ( אָב ) —which literally means "Father." Our goal, beginning with these Three Weeks, is to re-internalize that reality. The Parable of the Father and Son The Ohr HaChaim connects this back to Shemot 17:7 , where the Jewish people questioned: "Is Hashem among us or not?" Rashi there provides a famous parable: A father is carrying his son on his shoulders during a journey. The son meets a passerby and asks, "Have you seen my father anywhere?" The father responds, "I have been carrying you on my shoulders the entire time, and you ask where I am?" The father sets the child down, and immediately a dog comes and bites him—which symbolizes the sudden attack of Amalek. Moshe continues to recount how God went before them on the road with a pillar of fire by night and a pillar of cloud by day. All of these expressions of care are still happening. We are still being led by the cloud and the pillar of fire; we just don't visually see it. Creating the Yemei Ratzon (Days of Favor) I will conclude with a powerful quote from the Be'er Mayim Chaim ( Parshat Bo , Chapter 10). He writes that a person must constantly tell themselves: "Nothing in this world happens on its own; everything is decreed by Heaven. As our Sages taught, a person does not even stub their toe below unless it was decreed from Above. So why is God doing this specific thing to me? Isn't God good to all, as it says: 'Hashem is good to all, and His mercies are over all His works' (Tehillim 145:9)? It must be that God is doing this precisely because He wants me to remember Him and return to Him in teshuvah." The Be'er Mayim Chaim continues that when a person internalizes this—realizing that God's challenges are merely reminders to connect—then (to quote his exact words): שש ושמח ( Sas v'same'ach ) — "He becomes happy and joyful," filled with immense awe and pride seeing how much God supervises him individually to bring about that reconnection, כחיבת אב על בנו ( k'chibat av al b'no ) — "like a father's deep endearment for his son." As the verse in Mishlei 3:12 states: "For whom Hashem loves He rebukes, even as a father the son in whom he delights." This insight is unbelievable: We are the ones who create the Yemei Ratzon (the Days of Favor). The upcoming month of Elul is known as a time of Ratzon (Divine favor). How do we activate that favor? When we recognize that Hashem is actively watching over us, and we realize that even His rebuke stems from love, we awaken our own ratzon (desire to connect). That alignment brings about genuine joy ( sas v'same'ach ), leading right into the uplifting holiday season of Tishrei. Ultimately, these three weeks are the days designated for us to focus on the enduring truth that God is still our Father , and to genuinely yearn to return to the days of old. That is the true theme of the Three Weeks.

The Built-In Energy of Time Welcome to Daily Bitachon. We're continuing with what we started yesterday: appreciating and understanding the fascinating concept of days and times. There are certain times that are more prone to specific events, and it's not a coincidence—it is built into the very fabric of time. The Ben Ish Chai, in Parshat Devarim, shares an incredible insight in the name of a Mekubal (kabbalist) named Rav Beit Ayin (or Bat Ayin ). He explains that the twelve months of the year correspond to the twelve letters of Hashem's name, Alef-Dalet-Nun-Yod ( א-ד-נ-י ), when written in what is called the miluy (the spelled-out form). Understanding Miluy (Spelling Out the Letters) What does miluy mean? Let's use English as an example. If I want to say "ABC": A is the letter A, but it is spelled A-Y . B is the letter B, but it is spelled B-E-E . When you use the miluy of a Hebrew letter, you spell out the letter itself. If you take the name א-ד-נ-י and spell out each letter, it looks like this: Alef ( א ) is spelled: Alef, Lamed, Peh ( א-ל-ף ) — 3 letters Dalet ( ד ) is spelled: Dalet, Lamed, Tav ( ד-ל-ת ) — 3 letters Nun ( נ ) is spelled: Nun, Vav, Nun ( נ-ו-ן ) — 3 letters Yod ( י ) is spelled: Yod, Vav, Dalet ( י-ו-ד ) — 3 letters Total them up, and you get exactly twelve letters . These twelve letters correspond to the twelve months of the year. Month Hebrew Root Letter Sequential Letter of the 12 Nisan Aleph Aleph Iyar Lamed Sivan Peh Tammuz Dalet Dalet Av Lamed Elul Taf Tishrei Nun Nun Cheshvan Vav Kislev Nun Tevet Yud Yud Shvat Vav Adar Dalet Tammuz and Av: The Months of the Dal (The Poor) When you map these letters to the months, it works out like this: Nissan, Iyar, Sivan connects to Alef, Lamed, Peh ( א-ל-ף ) Tammuz, Av, Elul connects to Dalet, Lamed, Tav ( ד-ל-ת ) The Ben Ish Chai points out that if you put the first two letters of this second group together— Dalet and Lamed (Tammuz and Av)—it spells the word dal ( דל ), which means someone who is poor or lowly. He uses this to brilliantly explain a verse in Tehillim (41:2): אַשְׁרֵי מַשְׂכִּיל אֶל דָּל בְּיוֹם רָעָה יְמַלְּטֵהוּ ה ' "Fortunate is the one who uses intellect toward the impoverished; on a bad day, Hashem will save him." The Ben Ish Chai explains: "Fortunate is the one who uses his intellect toward the impoverished" refers to the low, difficult months of Tammuz and Av . How do we do that? By channeling our intellect ( sechel ) into Torah and ma'asim tovim (good deeds). Through this, "on a bad day, Hashem will save him" —Hashem will save us during the challenging days of these months. What Does it Mean to be a Maskil ? Connect to Torah: Use your mind simply as a vehicle to learn Torah. Understand the Poor: Maskil el dal means to truly understand what a poor person needs. When you give tzedakah , don't just hand over money; look into their situation carefully. The Story of Reb Chaim of Brisk A man came to Reb Chaim before Pesach with a halachic question: "Can a person fulfill the obligation of the Four Cups using milk instead of wine?" Reb Chaim, who routinely distributed large sums of holiday financial aid, immediately handed this man a massive sum of money. Afterward, his gabbai (assistant) asked, "Why did you give him so much money? Wine doesn't cost that much." Reb Chaim replied, "If he is asking if he can use milk for the Four Cups, it means he doesn't have money for wine. But it also means he is planning on eating a dairy meal, because he can't afford meat for Yom Tov! We have to give him enough for the wine and for a proper meat holiday meal." That is what it means to be a maskil el dal . During these difficult months, when we keep our eyes and ears open to the needs of the poor and use our minds for Torah, we completely turn these months around. From Lowliness to Redemption Moving into the next month, Elul (which corresponds to the letter Tav ), we begin saying Selichot . We say to Hashem: כְּדַלִּים וּכְרָשִׁים דָּפַקְנוּ דְּלָתֶיךָ "Like the impoverished and destitute, we knock on Your doors." We are coming out of the negativity and challenges of Tammuz and Av—the dal —and knocking on Hashem's door in Elul. This is the month that was originally supposed to be dominated by Esav, but Yaakov Avinu grabbed it back. Yesterday, we mentioned that Tevet and Shevat are also months associated with Esav. How do they fit into this secret? Tevet corresponds to the letter Yod ( י ). Shevat corresponds to the letter Vav ( ו ). If you take the Dalet and Lamed ( ד-ל ) from Tammuz and Av, and combine them with the Yod and Vav ( י-ו ) from Tevet and Shevat, it spells the word "Dalyo" ( דליו ). This references a passuk in Parshat Balak (Bamidbar 24:7) from the blessings of Bilaam, right after Mah Tovu : יִזַּל מַיִם מִדָּלְיָו "Water shall flow from his pails..." The Bnei Yissaschar explains that Dalyo represents the impoverished hand. Even from these spiritually "impoverished" and difficult months, there will eventually flow water and beracha (blessing) in the future. Further, the Pesikta Zutrata comments on this verse: "Water will flow from his pails (midalyav)—from the impoverished among Israel (min ha-dalim she-be-Yisrael)." This matches the famous Talmudic statement, "Be careful with the children of the ignorant, for Torah will go forth from them." Rabbeinu Bachya adds that the continuation of the verse, "and his seed shall be by many waters," means we will constantly grow, just as we pray daily, Matzmiach Keren Yeshuah (Who causes the horn of salvation to flourish). Great things will grow directly out of these seemingly negative months. Finally, the Sefer Paneach Raza points out a beautiful gematria: the word midalyav ( מדליו ) has the exact same numerical value (90) as melech ( מלך - king). It is specifically from these impoverished months and difficult times that the King, Moshiach, will be produced! Conclusion It is truly a wonder of wonders how these great Rabbis uncovered these deep secrets embedded within the calendar. It should tremendously strengthen our emunah (faith) to see that absolutely nothing in time is haphazard or coincidental.

This outstanding novella, “To Be Taught, If Fortunate” by award-winning science fiction author Becky Chambers, is a passionate argument for the human exploration of space and the wonders we will find there. Kirkus Reviews calls it, “An extraordinary picture of humanity among the stars.” Join host Mat Kaplan for a conversation with Becky in which her personal enthusiasm for space science matches that of her four wandering explorers. The very alien lifeforms they discover amplify their own, very human failings and triumphs. Questions submitted by The Planetary Society’s members were a valuable contribution to this live event presented in our member community. Discover more at: https://www.planetary.org/planetary-radio/book-club-becky-chambersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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התוכן לקט שיחות בענין החיוב לסיים בדבר טוב: 1) מבואר בשער הכולל שסיום פרק ה' דמס' אבות הוא באמת ב"בן מאה כאילו מת וכו'", וזה שמסיימים במשנה שלפנ"ז "לפום צערא אגרא" הוא בגלל החיוב לסיים בדבר טוב. אבל בסדור אדה"ז הסיום הוא ב"בן מאה וכו'", כי הרי לא מסיימים בזה אלא באמירת "רבי חנניא בן עקשיא אומר וכו'". 2) זה שבהתוועדות הקודמת כשדובר ע"ד החיוב לסיים בדבר טוב בקשר למשנה "לפום צערא אגרא", לא הזכירו את המשנה בסיום מס' כלים "אשריך כלים שנכנסת בטומאה ויצאת בטהרה?" – כי שם יכלו לומר שזה רק 1) ענין של "אשריך" ולא חיוב, 2) כדי לתקן את ה"נכנסת בטומאה". ולכן הביאו אז מד' פסוקים שונים בתושב"כ כדי להוכיח שזה חיוב בכל מקום. 3) כל ענין בתורה הוא "תורה", אעפ"כ הדין הוא שיש לסיים בדבר טוב, ובשביל זה לפעמים חוזרים על פסוק שלפנ"ז בין הקריאה (של מפטיר) והברכה וכו'. 4) סיום מס' כתובות (לאחרי שמביא כמה ענינים בלתי רצויים שיהיו ב"דור שבן דוד בא") הוא "עתידין אילני סרק שבארץ ישראל שיטענו פירות וכו'", ואי' בתוס' שזהו "לפי שרוצה לסיים בדבר טוב"; יש לסיים איזה ענין שיהי' בדבר טוב – "אין טוב אלא תורה", וה' בעצמו, ש"מגיד דבריו ליעקב וגו'", יסיים את הגלות בדבר טוב – בגאולה האמיתית והשלימה, וגם בגלות גופא – כמו שכל דבר ומסכתא צריך לסיים בדבר טוב – יסתיים כל "מסכתא" ויום של כל יהודי – בטוב כפשוטו! 1) משיחת יום ד' פ' בשלח, יו"ד שבט ה'תשל"ט. 2) ב' חלקים משיחת מוצאי ש"פ בשלח, י"ג שבט ה'תשל"ט. 3) משיחת יום ד' פ' נח, ל' תשרי, אדר"ח מרחשון ה'תשמ"ב. 4) ג' חלקים משיחת אור ליום ו' פ' מצורע, י"א ניסן ה'תשל"ג. ל"הנחה פרטית" או התרגום ללה"ק של השיחה: https://thedailysicha.com/?date=04-06-2026 Synopsis A collection of sichos regarding the obligation to conclude with something good: (1) In Mishnayos, Chapter 5 of Pirkei Avos concludes with, “According to the pain is the reward,” whereas in the Alter Rebbe's Siddur, it concludes with “…Five years is the age for the study of Scripture…A hundred-year-old is as one who has died…” The Shaar Hakollel explains that the way it appears in the Alter Rebbe's Siddur is correct, but it appears differently in Mishnayos is in order to conclude with something good (whereas in the Siddur that concern is not present because in any case one follows Pirkei Avos with “Rabbi Chananya ben Akashya says…” (2) In the previous farbrengen, when discussing the obligation to conclude with something good (in connection with the Mishnah “According to the pain is the reward”), I did not mention the Mishnah at the end of Masechta Keilim (“Fortunate are you, Keilim, that you entered in impurity and exited in purity”) because in that Mishna it could be argued that (a) the expression “Fortunate are you” does not connote an obligation, and (b) perhaps it was only necessary there to conclude with something good (“exited in purity”) in order to correct the negative (“entered in impurity”). Instead, I cited four different verses from the Written Torah, to prove that concluding with something good is an obligation that applies everywhere. (3) The rule is that in Torah one must conclude with something good, despite the fact that whatever the conclusion would be, it would be part of Torah. For this reason, we find that sometimes a verse is repeated (even between the reading of Maftir and the bracha) in order to conclude with something good. (4) (After describing the undesirable conditions that will prevail before Moshiach's coming), Masechta Kesubos concludes: “In the future all barren trees in Eretz Yisroel will bear fruit, as it is stated: ‘For the tree bears its fruit, the fig tree and the vine yield their strength.'” Tosafos explains that this is because the Gemara “wishes to conclude with something good.” From this we learn that everything should be concluded with something good (and “There is no good except Torah”). Because Hashem keeps His own commandments etc., He will surely conclude the exile with something good – the true and complete Redemption – and even during exile, every “Masechta” and every day of every Jew's life will conclude with good in the literal sense.(1) Excerpt from sichah of Wednesday, parashas Beshalach, 10 Shevat 5739. (2) Two excerpts from sichah of Motzaei Shabbos parashas Beshalach, 13 Shevat 5739. (3) Excerpt from sichah of Wednesday, parashas Noach, 30 Tishrei, first day of Rosh Chodesh MarCheshvan 5742. (4) Three excerpts from sichah of Thursday night, parashas Metzora, 11 Nissan 5733. For a transcript in English of the Sicha: https://thedailysicha.com/?date=04-06-2026 לזכות החתן הת׳ ר' לוי יצחק והכלה מרת יהודית שיחיו פעלדמאןלרגל נישואיהם בשעה טובה ומוצלחתי"ט סיון ה'תשפ"ונדבת משפחתם שיחיו

August Wilson is one of America's most-produced playwrights. He's best known for his 10-play series, the “Century Cycle,” which includes “Fences” and “Ma Rainey's Black Bottom.” While many of his plays are set in Pittsburgh, Wilson began his career as a playwright at Penumbra Theatre in St. Paul. One of his earlier plays in the cycle, "Joe Turner's Come and Gone," is running at Penumbra through June 21.MPR News arts reporter Jacob Aloi spoke with director of the production and Penumbra founder Lou Bellamy about the play and Wilson's legacy in Minnesota.

Hi Gay, Happy Pride Month! Today we're kicking off the month of June with a festive introduction to Queer Sci-Fi. There are some big Sci-Fi heads in Amy &, so get ready for a journey through all of our favourite books, authors, and films in the beloved genre. We consider if and why Sci-Fi is on the rise lately (it's existential doom again, isn't it?) and discuss the inclusion and exclusion of queerness (or sex/sexuality in general) from the genre throughout history. Expect to hear about the women who pioneered Science Fiction, the LGBTQIA+ writers making it even more radical, and why it is time to subvert all the false binaries plaguing the category. Have a listen and please take a shot every time Abby has not engaged with a major film/TV franchise. This month we're reading Ida by Alison Evans. Grab your copy and read along with us ahead of book club on June 25! MENTIONS Books Ancillary Justice by Ann Leckie Dune by Frank Herbert Ender's Game by Orson Scott Card (as discussed in the ep, Amy & hosts do not condone this author's views or recommend that listeners read his books) Frankenstein by Mary Shelley Gideon the Ninth by Tamsyn Muir Hail Mary by Andy Weir Hex by Rhiannon Lassiter Highway Bodies by Alison Evans Ida by Alison Evans Jurassic Park by Michael Crichton Monk and Robot by Becky Chambers Neuromancer by William Gibson Snow Crash by Neil Stephenson The Clan of the Cave Bear by Jean M. Auel The Description of a New World, Called the Blazing World by Margaret Cavendish The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams The Left Hand of Darkness by Ursula LeGuin The Long Way To a Small, Angry Planet by Becky Chambers The Martian by Andy Weir The Murderbot Diaries by Martha Wells The Reindeer Hunters by Lars Mytting The Three-Body Problem by Cixin Liu The War of the Worlds by H. G. Wells To Be Taught if Fortunate by Becky Chambers Authors Carl Sagan Isaac Asimov Jules Verne N. K. Jemisin Octavia E. Butler Film/TV Alien franchise Andromeda Babylon 5 Battlestar Galactica Black Mirror Close Encounters of the Third Kind DC and Marvel superheroes Doctor Who franchise E.T. Lord of the Rings Matrix Signs Star Trek franchise Star Wars franchise LINKS

1) Fortunate son- Creedence Clearwater Revival.   2) The air that i breathe-The Hollies.   3) . House of the rising sun-The animals   4) California dreamin-The Mamas and the papas.   5) Happy together-The Turtles. 

In the prayer we recite before the Korbanot section each morning, we express our joy over the fact that we arise early each morning to go to the synagogue and study hall, and we remain there in the evenings: "Fortunate are we! How good is our portion, how pleasant is our lot, and how exceedingly beautiful is our heritage. Fortunate are we when we rise early and stay late in synagogues and houses of study." In some editions of the Siddur, the phrase "Ke'she'anahnu Mashkimim" is written without the prefix "Ke" at the beginning. According to this version, we are exclaiming that we are fortunate "She'anahnu Mashkimim" – "that we arise early," not "when we arise early." The Ben Ish Hai (Rav Yosef Haim of Baghdad, 1833-1909) writes that a person should not say, "She'anahnu Mashkimim," because this would be dishonest, as most people do not arise at dawn to go to the synagogue or study hall. We should instead recite "Ke'she'anahnu," expressing that we are fortunate when we succeed in arising early to serve Hashem. Hacham Ovadia Yosef, however, disagreed, noting that the word is written "She'anahnu Mashkimim" in numerous texts of the earlier generations. It is found in Tana De'beh Eliyahu, the Siddur of Rav Amram Gaon, the Tur, the Seder Ha'yom, and several other sources. Hacham Ovadia explains that even one who does not rise early can recite this text – "She'anahnu" – because this word is written in the plural form, and thus refers not specifically to the individual reciting the prayer, but to the Jewish People generally, and many Jews indeed make a point of rising very early. This is comparable to the Vidui Ma'aser declaration that would be made every third and six years of the seven-year Shemitta cycle avowing compliance with the various tithing requirements (Terumot and Ma'aserot). Rashi (to Kiddushin 26a) writes that even a person who does not own land in Eretz Yisrael can make this proclamation, even though it refers to Eretz Yisrael as the land "Asher Natata Lanu" – "that You have given us" (Debarim 26:15), because this means that the land was given to the entire Jewish Nation. Even though the person himself has no portion in the Land of Israel, he can nevertheless speak of it as the land which Hashem has given "us," because the land was given to the entire nation. By contrast, a person without land in Eretz Yisrael cannot make the Mikra Bikkurim proclamation which is declared upon bringing one's first fruits, because this declaration speaks of the land "Asher Natati Li Hashem" – "that You, O G-d, have given me" (Debarim 26:10), in the first-person form. The phrase "She'anahnu Mashkimim" is written in the plural form, and thus refers to all Am Yisrael, and not specifically to the person reciting the prayer. Hence, it is legitimate even for somebody who does not rise early to recite this text. Nevertheless, most of the Siddurim that have become accepted in our community use the text "Ke'she'anahnu Mashkimim."

Pastor Tim kicks off our summer series on Psalms and Proverbs with a look at Psalm 1. How does one live a life that is Happy, Fortunate, and Blessed? We find the answer in Psalm 1 through the work of Jesus.

Guardians TV play-by-play announcer Matt Underwood joins Afternoon Drive on The Fan. He talks about Cleveland's series against the Reds, Terry Francona's return to town, the celebration of the 2016 World Series club, and more.

HR3 - Falcons would be fortunate to get early Thursday night game & late bye week In hour three Mike Johnson, Ali Mac, and Beau Morgan quickly touch on some of the biggest headlines around the local and national sports scene, talk about the Atlanta Falcons full 2026-27 schedule and the full NFL 2026-27 schedule coming out tonight at 8 PM EST, talk about what they would like the Falcons schedule to look like, explain why they think the best time for the Falcons to have their bye week this year would be after the Falcons have their game against the Cincinnati Bengals in Madrid, Spain, continue to recap and react to the Atlanta Braves beating the Chicago Cubs 4-1 last night in Atlanta in game two of their three game series, explain why they think Braves ultimate utility man Mauricio Dubón embodies the selfless mindset that the entire Braves team has, react to Nebraska Cornhuskers Head Football Coach Matt Rhule and the Cornhuskers agreeing on a five million-dollar NIL and intellectual property agreement which allows the university's athletic department to profit from his "House Rhules" podcast and any apparel-related merchandise featuring his likeness, and then close out hour three by answering people's questions about anything in the Morning Mailbag!

The Zohar HaKadosh in Parashat Balak ( דף ר"ד ) tells a remarkable story. When the rabbis heard that Rabbi Yosef of Peki'in had passed away, they went to his home to prepare him for burial. There they saw his young son, only five years old, lying on him and crying out, "Hashem, You already took my mother—please don't take my father." Suddenly, a heavenly voice declared, "Fortunate are you, Rabbi Yosef of Peki'in, that you merited a son whose tefillah has added twenty-two years to your life." The rabbis witnessed תחיית המתים as Rabbi Yosef arose. When they later asked him what he saw in the upper worlds, he shared one detail: they counted the tears of his son—three hundred and seventy—and when he cried out, the heavens shook, and his tefillah brought about revival. From here we learn the incredible power of tefillah that comes from the depths of the heart. A young man—we'll call him Ralph—shared a modern-day example. His infant daughter was diagnosed with West syndrome, a severe condition affecting brain development. She required an urgent medication that cost one hundred thousand dollars. After several weeks, it improved her condition to about eighty percent, but no further. Doctors then suggested another medication—but it was extremely risky. If taken too long, it could cause permanent brain damage. If taken too short, it could be life-threatening. Ralph was overwhelmed and broke down in tears. The next day, he could not focus at work. He called his rabbi in Israel, asking for direction. The rabbi told him this decision was beyond his ability to rule on, but he offered him guidance of a different kind. He said, "When everyone leaves the office today, stay behind. Cry out to Hashem from the depths of your heart. Speak to Him in your own words. Ask Him to guide you." Ralph did exactly that. He cried, he poured out his heart, and then he spoke to Hashem honestly, asking for guidance and for his daughter's complete refuah. Right afterward, on the train home, a man and his son sat across from him. Ralph watched the way the father spoke to his son—with warmth, love, and emotion—and it pierced his heart. Thinking of his own daughter, he said, "I hope one day I'll have that kind of relationship with my child." The man saw his pain and said, "You will." He invited Ralph to sit next to him and asked what was wrong. When Ralph shared the diagnosis, the man was stunned. He said that he himself had suffered from the same condition as an infant. Not only that, he had gone on to research it extensively and eventually became a board member at a major hospital specializing in treating this exact disease. Out of all the people in the world, this was the person who sat directly across from him—right after his tefillah. He became the messenger who guided Ralph and his family through the process, leading to his daughter's full recovery. Next week, be'ezrat Hashem, will mark one year since she was declared completely cured. Ralph is filled with hakarat hatov to Hashem for answering him so quickly and so clearly. Crying out to Hashem from the depths of one's heart is truly wondrous.

The Rambam, in Hilchot Talmud Torah (3:12), writes that one cannot achieve success in Torah learning if he learns in a relaxed manner, and only when learning is convenient and comfortable. Like anything else in life, a person excels only through persistence, diligence, and hard work. "Dabbling" in Torah will not result in Torah scholarship – just like "dabbling" in any other field will not lead to mastery or excellence in that field. There are no shortcuts to achievement in Torah study. Rav Mordechai Gifter (1915-2001), Rosh Yeshiva of the Telz Yeshiva in Cleveland, would say that a lot of students want to learn the entire Shas in one night – and also manage to sleep eight hours that night…and to learn while sipping soda… Quite obviously, this is not how it works. A person can succeed in Torah learning only if he is prepared to put in the time, work and effort, and to learn even when conditions are far less than ideal. This includes learning even when one feels tired. Although a person should certainly sleep as much as he needs, he should ensure to use the rest of his time for Torah learning, and not for sleeping beyond what he needs for his physical and emotional wellbeing. Many sources emphasize the particular importance and value of learning Torah during the nighttime hours. In fact, the Gemara (Erubin 65a) states explicitly that the nighttime period was designated specifically for Torah learning. And the Rambam writes in Hilchot Talmud Torah (3:13): "Even though it is a Misva to study both during the day and at night, it is only at night that a person acquires the majority of his wisdom. Therefore, whoever wishes to merit the "Crown of Torah" should be careful with all of his nights, not wasting even one of them on sleep, eating, drinking, idle chatter, or the like—rather, [spending them] in the study of Torah and words of wisdom." The Rambam concludes: "And any house in which the words of Torah are not heard at night will be consumed by fire." If one's "fire" – his passion, his excitement and energy – is directed somewhere else other than Torah, then his home runs the risk, Heaven forbid, of being consumed by fire. The Torah tells (Bereshit 28:11) that when Yaakob was leaving Eretz Yisrael, and he reached the site where the Bet Ha'mikdash would be built, he went to sleep ("Va'yalen Sham"). The Midrash comments that Yaakob slept there – but did not sleep at all during the fourteen previous years, which he spent learning Torah in the yeshiva of Shem and Eber. The commentators explain that this cannot mean that he literally remained awake for fourteen years. Rather, it means that during that period, Yaakob never actually went to sleep in a bed. When he needed to, he put his head down, or found a place to lie so he could get the small amount of sleep that he needed. In order to achieve in Torah learning, one must be prepared to sacrifice physical comfort, and to keep his sleep to a minimum. A different passage in the Midrash tells that King David would go to sleep at nightfall, but he kept a musical instrument by his bedroom window, that served as a kind of "alarm clock." At Hasot (midnight), the wind would blow the strings, producing music, and David would wake up to learn Torah. The Yeser Ha'ra (evil inclination) would try to convince him to go back to sleep, saying that kings normally enjoy the luxury of sleeping late, as they do not have to rise early for work like the commoners. But David would ignore the Yeser Ha'ra and spend the rest of the night engrossed in Torah study. The Gemara (Sukka 26b) instructs that if a person needs to sleep during the day, he should sleep for only a brief amount. Elsewhere (Erubin 65a), the Gemara relates that Rav Hisda's daughter asked why he slept so little, and he replied that soon – after his passing – he would have plenty of time for sleep… Our limited time here in this world should be used productively, and not wasted on excessive rest and relaxation. The Midrash Tanhuma (Parashat Noah, 3) warns that in order to succeed in learning the intricate material of the Torah She'be'al Peh, one cannot aspire to wealth and luxuries; the only way to excel in Torah learning is by sacrificing physical and material comforts. Similarly, Tana De'beh Eliyahu Zuta (14) warns that excessive eating and sleeping leads to "poverty" in the area of Torah knowledge. Normally, when a person stays up late at night and sleeps only the minimum that he requires, he is likely to appear the next day pale, drained, and bleary-eyed, and might not be very pleasant to look at. However, the Gemara (Hagiga 12a) promises that if a person spends his night learning Torah, Hashem "casts a cord of Hesed" over him. This means that he will have a certain "charm" the next day, earning people's admiration and favor despite his fatigue. In a different passage (Sanhedrin 71b), the Gemara teaches that when the righteous sleep, they and the entire world suffer a loss. As the Sadikim spend their time productively, involved in meaningful pursuits that benefit them and the entire world, they and the world lose as a result of the time they spend sleeping. (Conversely, then, when the wicked sleep – and thus are not engaged in their sinful behavior – they and the entire world benefit from their inactivity.) The Gemara in Masechet Menahot (110a) teaches that scholars who spend their nights learning Torah are considered as though they offer sacrifices in the Bet Ha'mikdash. And in Masechet Tamid (32b), the Gemara states that if a person learns Torah at night, the Shechina accompanies him wherever he goes. The Talmud Yerushalmi (Ta'anit 3a) cites Rav Ada Bar Ahaba as avowing that he never slept an entire night, as he always rose early to learn Torah. The Reshit Hochma ( Rabbi Eliyahu de Vidas, 1518–1587) writes that when one learns Torah at night, he is not seen; his study is private, without publicity and fanfare, and this lends it a very special quality. Since he learns secretly, he is worthy of having the hidden secrets of the Torah revealed to him. An especially stern passage appears in Abot De'Rabbi Natan (29:3), warning that if a person is awake at night and not involved in Torah learning, "he would be better off had he been strangled at birth." Rabbenu Yona (Spain, 1200-1263) writes that if a person stays awake at night learning Torah, then he obviates the need for Yisurin (punishments). Since he subjects himself to the discomfort of remaining awake to learn Torah, this counts for whichever kinds of suffering he needs to experience. This is alluded to by the verse in Tehillim (94:12), "Ashreh Ha'geber Asher Teyaserenu Y-ah U'mi'Toratecha Telamedenu" – "Fortunate is the man whom G-d punished, and teaches him from his Torah." This can be read to mean that a person is fortunate if he receives his punishments by immersing himself in intensive Torah learning, exerting hard work and effort. Rabbenu Yona further notes that Moshe Rabbenu did not sleep at all throughout the forty days he spent atop Mount Sinai receiving the Torah – setting an example of minimizing sleep for the sake of Torah learning. If, Rabbenu Yona adds, a king invited someone to his treasury to collect as many riches as he could for a specific period of time, this man would certainly not sleep at all during that time, and would use every moment he could to collect riches. We, too, should use as much of our limited time in this world as we can for Torah learning, collecting spiritual "riches," rather than waste our time indulging in physical comforts. Rav Besalel Ashkenazi (Israel, 1520-1592) writes that in his youth, he spent his nights engaged in Torah study, often learning throughout the night without sleeping. He also occasionally skipped meals. It was through this sacrifice of physical comforts for Torah learning that he achieved Torah scholarship. The Reshit Hochma writes that his esteemed mentor, Rav Yosef Taychik (1465-1546), did not sleep in a bed for forty years, and would instead sit on an elevated piece of furniture with his legs dangling, such that he would not stay asleep for an extended period. He rose every night at midnight and spent the rest of the night learning Torah. And a disciple of Rav Yehonatan Eibshutz (1694-1764) testified that throughout the years he spent learning under him, Rav Yehonatan never slept in a bed, and instead dozed for brief periods in his chair. Rav Chaim Brim (Jerusalem, 1922-2002) related that the Hazon Ish (Rav Abraham Yeshaya Karelitz, 1878-1953) was once found sleeping on his bed in the wrong position – with his feet on the side where the head was supposed to be. The people told him to turn around, and he said, "If I had the strength to turn myself around, I would learn another Tosafot." The Hazon Ish continued learning Torah until he had no strength left, not even to turn his body around. Rav Haim Palachi (Turkey, 1788-1868) wrote that if a person could see into the future, to the time when he would be in the grave, and understand the extent of the regret he would experience for not having used his time properly, he would never waste time, and he would minimize his sleep in order to spend more time learning Torah. Rav Palachi added that a person who rises at midnight to learn Torah earns the status of a "friend" of Hashem and of the Nation of Israel, and he will be spared punishments that befall the rest of the world. The Reshit Hochma notes that when rising at midnight to learn Torah, one should be driven solely by his genuine love for Hashem, and not by any ulterior motives. Only if his intentions are pure will he reap the precious rewards for learning Torah at night. The Reshit Hochma says that as a teenager, he devoted himself entirely to Torah study, engaging in virtually no other activities. The Peleh Yoetz (Rav Eliezer Papo, 1785-1828) urges us to train ourselves to sleep fewer hours and to learn Torah even when we feel drowsy, in order to maximize the amount of time we have to devote to Torah. The Ben Ish Hai (Rav Yosef Haim of Baghdad, 1833-1909) discusses the great value of learning Torah in the predawn hours, adding that one's intentions should be for the sake of Hashem, and not to earn reward. The Tchebiner Rav (1881-1965) had the practice on Shabbat afternoons of testing schoolchildren on their Torah studies. One Shabbat afternoon, a boy knocked on his door, but there was no answer, as the Rabbi was sleeping. The youngster continued knocking until the Rabbi answered. The Rabbi gently told the boy that if nobody answers the door on Shabbat afternoon, this usually means that the people in the home are asleep. "I didn't think that the Rabbi slept on Shabbat afternoon!" The Tchebiner Rav committed to never sleep again on Shabbat afternoon, acknowledging that this was the expectation of a sage of his stature. From all these sources, we see the importance of learning Torah even when one feels tired, and that we must try to push ourselves to achieve to the best of our ability rather than spend our free time relaxing and learning only when it is easy and convenient.

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https://youtu.be/6KhfciV7tY0 Audio: Play the audio class Download: Download this MP3 Topics: Verses of Praise Follow-Along Text: וְאִמְרוּ, הוֹשִׁיעֵנוּ אֱלֹהֵי יִשְׁעֵנוּ, וְקַבְּצֵנוּ וְהַצִּילֵנוּ מִן הַגּוֹיִם, לְהוֹדוֹת לְשֵׁם קָדְשֶׁךָ, לְהִשְׁתַּבֵּחַ בִּתְהִלָּתֶךָ׃ Say: “Deliver us, O God of our salvation, gather us together and save us from among the nations, so that we may thankfully acknowledge Your holy name and glory in Your praise.” בָּרוּךְ יְיָ אֱלֹהֵי יִשְׂרָאֵל מִן הָעוֹלָם וְעַד הָעוֹלָם, וַיֹּאמְרוּ כָל הָעָם אָמֵן וְהַלֵּל לַייָ׃ Blessed is God, the Lord of Israel, from this world until the World to Come – and all the people said: “Amen; praise God.” רוֹמְמוּ יְיָ אֱלֹהֵינוּ וְהִשְׁתַּחֲווּ לַהֲדֹם רַגְלָיו, קָדוֹשׁ הוּא׃ Exalt God our Lord, and bow toward [the Sanctuary which is likened to] His footstool; He is holy. רוֹמְמוּ יְיָ אֱלֹהֵינוּ וְהִשְׁתַּחֲווּ לְהַר קָדְשׁוֹ, כִּי קָדוֹשׁ יְיָ אֱלֹהֵינוּ׃ Exalt God our Lord and bow toward His holy mountain, for God our Lord is Holy. וְהוּא רַחוּם יְכַפֵּר עָוֹן וְלֹא יַשְׁחִית, וְהִרְבָּה לְהָשִׁיב אַפּוֹ, וְלֹא יָעִיר כָּל חֲמָתוֹ׃ And He is merciful, forgiving of sin and will not destroy; many times He withdraws His anger and does not arouse His wrath at all. אַתָּה יְיָ לֹא תִכְלָא רַחֲמֶיךָ מִמֶּנִּי, חַסְדְּךָ וַאֲמִתְּךָ תָּמִיד יִצְּרוּנִי׃ May You, God, not hold back Your mercy from me; may Your kindness and truth always protect me. זְכֹר רַחֲמֶיךָ יְיָ וַחֲסָדֶיךָ, כִּי מֵעוֹלָם הֵמָּה׃ Remember Your mercies, O God, and Your acts of kindness, for they have existed for all time. תְּנוּ עֹז לֵאלֹהִים עַל יִשְׂרָאֵל גַּאֲוָתוֹ, וְעֻזּוֹ בַּשְּׁחָקִים׃ Ascribe power to God; His exaltedness is upon Israel, and His might is in the skies. נוֹרָא אֱלֹהִים מִמִּקְדָּשֶׁיךָ, אֵל יִשְׂרָאֵל הוּא נֹתֵן עֹז וְתַעֲצֻמוֹת לָעָם, בָּרוּךְ אֱלֹהִים׃ May the awe of God [shine forth] from Your Sanctuaries; God of Israel, He will endow strength and power to the people; blessed is God. אֵל נְקָמוֹת יְיָ, אֵל נְקָמוֹת הוֹפִיעַ׃ God is a Lord of vengeance; O God of retribution, appear! הִנָּשֵׂא שֹׁפֵט הָאָרֶץ, הָשֵׁב גְּמוּל עַל גֵּאִים׃ Render to the proud their recompense. לַייָ הַיְשׁוּעָה, עַל עַמְּךָ בִרְכָתֶךָ סֶּלָה׃ Deliverance is God's; may Your blessing rest on Your people forever. יְיָ צְבָאוֹת עִמָּנוּ, מִשְׂגָּב לָנוּ אֱלֹהֵי יַעֲקֹב סֶלָה׃ The G-d, the Commander of Legions is with us; the God of Jacob is our stronghold forever. יְיָ צְבָאוֹת, אַשְׁרֵי אָדָם בֹּטֵחַ בָּךְ׃ G-d, the Commander of Legions, fortunate is the man who trusts in You. יְיָ הוֹשִׁיעָה, הַמֶּלֶךְ יַעֲנֵנוּ בְיוֹם קָרְאֵנוּ׃ God, deliver us. May the King answer us on the day we call. הוֹשִׁיעָה אֶת עַמֶּךָ וּבָרֵךְ אֶת נַחֲלָתֶךָ, וּרְעֵם וְנַשְּׂאֵם עַד הָעוֹלָם׃ Save Your people, bless Your heritage, shepherd them and exalt them forever. נַפְשֵׁנוּ חִכְּתָה לַייָ, עֶזְרֵנוּ וּמָגִנֵּנוּ הוּא׃ Our soul yearns for God; He is our help and our shield. כִּי בוֹ יִשְׂמַח לִבֵּנוּ, כִּי בְשֵׁם קָדְשׁוֹ בָטָחְנוּ׃ For our heart will rejoice in Him, because we have placed our trust in His holy name. יְהִי חַסְדְּךָ יְיָ עָלֵינוּ, כַּאֲשֶׁר יִחַלְנוּ לָךְ׃ May Your kindness be upon us, in accordance with the hope that we have placed in You. הַרְאֵנוּ יְיָ חַסְדֶּךָ, וְיֶשְׁעֲךָ תִּתֶּן לָנוּ׃ Show us Your kindness, O God, and grant us Your salvation. קוּמָה עֶזְרָתָה לָּנוּ, וּפְדֵנוּ לְמַעַן חַסְדֶּךָ׃ Arise, come to our assistance, redeem us for the sake of Your kindness. אָנֹכִי יְיָ אֱלֹהֶיךָ הַמַּעַלְךָ מֵאֶרֶץ מִצְרָיִם, הַרְחֶב פִּיךָ וַאֲמַלְאֵהוּ׃ I am God your Lord Who brought you up from the land of Egypt, open wide your mouth, [state your desires] and I will grant [them]. אַשְׁרֵי הָעָם שֶׁכָּכָה לּוֹ, אַשְׁרֵי הָעָם שֶׁיְיָ אֱלֹהָיו׃ Fortunate are the people whose lot is such; fortunate are the people whose God is the Lord.56 וַאֲנִי בְּחַסְדְּךָ בָטַחְתִּי יָגֵל לִבִּי בִּישׁוּעָתֶךָ, אָשִׁירָה לַייָ כִּי גָמַל עָלָי׃ I have placed my trust in Your kindness; my heart will rejoice in Your deliverance; I will sing to God, for He has treated me kindly. Previous085 – Verses of Praise: Hodu – Part 05 Next087 – Verses of Praise: Mizmor Shir – Part 01 More in this section 096 – Verses of Praise: Baruch Sheamar – Part 04 095 – Verses of Praise: Baruch Sheamar – Part 03 094 – Verses of Praise: Baruch Sheamar – Part 02 093 – Morning Prayers: Verses of Praise: Baruch Sheamar – Part 01 092 – Verses of Praise: Lesheim Yichud – Part 02 091 – Verses of Praise: Lesheim Yichud – Part 01 090 – Verses of Praise: Hoshienu and Lamnatzeach 089 – Verses of Praise: Hashem Melech 088 – Verses of Praise: Mizmor Shir – Part 02 087 – Verses of Praise: Mizmor Shir – Part 01 085 – Verses of Praise: Hodu – Part 05 084 – Verses of Praise: Hodu – Part 04 083 – Verses of Praise: Hodu – Part 03 082 – Verses of Praise: Hodu – Part 02 081 – Verses of Praise: Hodu – Part 01

https://youtu.be/6-0IF9lIZn0 Audio: Play the audio class Download: Download this MP3 Topics: Verses of Praise Follow-Along Text: וְאִמְרוּ, הוֹשִׁיעֵנוּ אֱלֹהֵי יִשְׁעֵנוּ, וְקַבְּצֵנוּ וְהַצִּילֵנוּ מִן הַגּוֹיִם, לְהוֹדוֹת לְשֵׁם קָדְשֶׁךָ, לְהִשְׁתַּבֵּחַ בִּתְהִלָּתֶךָ׃ Say: “Deliver us, O God of our salvation, gather us together and save us from among the nations, so that we may thankfully acknowledge Your holy name and glory in Your praise.” בָּרוּךְ יְיָ אֱלֹהֵי יִשְׂרָאֵל מִן הָעוֹלָם וְעַד הָעוֹלָם, וַיֹּאמְרוּ כָל הָעָם אָמֵן וְהַלֵּל לַייָ׃ Blessed is God, the Lord of Israel, from this world until the World to Come – and all the people said: “Amen; praise God.” רוֹמְמוּ יְיָ אֱלֹהֵינוּ וְהִשְׁתַּחֲווּ לַהֲדֹם רַגְלָיו, קָדוֹשׁ הוּא׃ Exalt God our Lord, and bow toward [the Sanctuary which is likened to] His footstool; He is holy. רוֹמְמוּ יְיָ אֱלֹהֵינוּ וְהִשְׁתַּחֲווּ לְהַר קָדְשׁוֹ, כִּי קָדוֹשׁ יְיָ אֱלֹהֵינוּ׃ Exalt God our Lord and bow toward His holy mountain, for God our Lord is Holy. וְהוּא רַחוּם יְכַפֵּר עָוֹן וְלֹא יַשְׁחִית, וְהִרְבָּה לְהָשִׁיב אַפּוֹ, וְלֹא יָעִיר כָּל חֲמָתוֹ׃ And He is merciful, forgiving of sin and will not destroy; many times He withdraws His anger and does not arouse His wrath at all. אַתָּה יְיָ לֹא תִכְלָא רַחֲמֶיךָ מִמֶּנִּי, חַסְדְּךָ וַאֲמִתְּךָ תָּמִיד יִצְּרוּנִי׃ May You, God, not hold back Your mercy from me; may Your kindness and truth always protect me. זְכֹר רַחֲמֶיךָ יְיָ וַחֲסָדֶיךָ, כִּי מֵעוֹלָם הֵמָּה׃ Remember Your mercies, O God, and Your acts of kindness, for they have existed for all time. תְּנוּ עֹז לֵאלֹהִים עַל יִשְׂרָאֵל גַּאֲוָתוֹ, וְעֻזּוֹ בַּשְּׁחָקִים׃ Ascribe power to God; His exaltedness is upon Israel, and His might is in the skies. נוֹרָא אֱלֹהִים מִמִּקְדָּשֶׁיךָ, אֵל יִשְׂרָאֵל הוּא נֹתֵן עֹז וְתַעֲצֻמוֹת לָעָם, בָּרוּךְ אֱלֹהִים׃ May the awe of God [shine forth] from Your Sanctuaries; God of Israel, He will endow strength and power to the people; blessed is God. אֵל נְקָמוֹת יְיָ, אֵל נְקָמוֹת הוֹפִיעַ׃ God is a Lord of vengeance; O God of retribution, appear! הִנָּשֵׂא שֹׁפֵט הָאָרֶץ, הָשֵׁב גְּמוּל עַל גֵּאִים׃ Render to the proud their recompense. לַייָ הַיְשׁוּעָה, עַל עַמְּךָ בִרְכָתֶךָ סֶּלָה׃ Deliverance is God's; may Your blessing rest on Your people forever. יְיָ צְבָאוֹת עִמָּנוּ, מִשְׂגָּב לָנוּ אֱלֹהֵי יַעֲקֹב סֶלָה׃ The G-d, the Commander of Legions is with us; the God of Jacob is our stronghold forever. יְיָ צְבָאוֹת, אַשְׁרֵי אָדָם בֹּטֵחַ בָּךְ׃ G-d, the Commander of Legions, fortunate is the man who trusts in You. יְיָ הוֹשִׁיעָה, הַמֶּלֶךְ יַעֲנֵנוּ בְיוֹם קָרְאֵנוּ׃ God, deliver us. May the King answer us on the day we call. הוֹשִׁיעָה אֶת עַמֶּךָ וּבָרֵךְ אֶת נַחֲלָתֶךָ, וּרְעֵם וְנַשְּׂאֵם עַד הָעוֹלָם׃ Save Your people, bless Your heritage, shepherd them and exalt them forever. נַפְשֵׁנוּ חִכְּתָה לַייָ, עֶזְרֵנוּ וּמָגִנֵּנוּ הוּא׃ Our soul yearns for God; He is our help and our shield. כִּי בוֹ יִשְׂמַח לִבֵּנוּ, כִּי בְשֵׁם קָדְשׁוֹ בָטָחְנוּ׃ For our heart will rejoice in Him, because we have placed our trust in His holy name. יְהִי חַסְדְּךָ יְיָ עָלֵינוּ, כַּאֲשֶׁר יִחַלְנוּ לָךְ׃ May Your kindness be upon us, in accordance with the hope that we have placed in You. הַרְאֵנוּ יְיָ חַסְדֶּךָ, וְיֶשְׁעֲךָ תִּתֶּן לָנוּ׃ Show us Your kindness, O God, and grant us Your salvation. קוּמָה עֶזְרָתָה לָּנוּ, וּפְדֵנוּ לְמַעַן חַסְדֶּךָ׃ Arise, come to our assistance, redeem us for the sake of Your kindness. אָנֹכִי יְיָ אֱלֹהֶיךָ הַמַּעַלְךָ מֵאֶרֶץ מִצְרָיִם, הַרְחֶב פִּיךָ וַאֲמַלְאֵהוּ׃ I am God your Lord Who brought you up from the land of Egypt, open wide your mouth, [state your desires] and I will grant [them]. אַשְׁרֵי הָעָם שֶׁכָּכָה לּוֹ, אַשְׁרֵי הָעָם שֶׁיְיָ אֱלֹהָיו׃ Fortunate are the people whose lot is such; fortunate are the people whose God is the Lord.56 וַאֲנִי בְּחַסְדְּךָ בָטַחְתִּי יָגֵל לִבִּי בִּישׁוּעָתֶךָ, אָשִׁירָה לַייָ כִּי גָמַל עָלָי׃ I have placed my trust in Your kindness; my heart will rejoice in Your deliverance; I will sing to God, for He has treated me kindly. Previous084 – Verses of Praise: Hodu – Part 04 Next086 – Verses of Praise: Hodu – Part 06 More in this section 096 – Verses of Praise: Baruch Sheamar – Part 04 095 – Verses of Praise: Baruch Sheamar – Part 03 094 – Verses of Praise: Baruch Sheamar – Part 02 093 – Morning Prayers: Verses of Praise: Baruch Sheamar – Part 01 092 – Verses of Praise: Lesheim Yichud – Part 02 091 – Verses of Praise: Lesheim Yichud – Part 01 090 – Verses of Praise: Hoshienu and Lamnatzeach 089 – Verses of Praise: Hashem Melech 088 – Verses of Praise: Mizmor Shir – Part 02 087 – Verses of Praise: Mizmor Shir – Part 01 086 – Verses of Praise: Hodu – Part 06 084 – Verses of Praise: Hodu – Part 04 083 – Verses of Praise: Hodu – Part 03 082 – Verses of Praise: Hodu – Part 02 081 – Verses of Praise: Hodu – Part 01

https://youtu.be/xHgERKSD6WA Audio: Play the audio class Download: Download this MP3 Topics: Verses of Praise Follow-Along Text: וְהוּא רַחוּם יְכַפֵּר עָוֹן וְלֹא יַשְׁחִית, וְהִרְבָּה לְהָשִׁיב אַפּוֹ, וְלֹא יָעִיר כָּל חֲמָתוֹ׃ And He is merciful, forgiving of sin and will not destroy; many times He withdraws His anger and does not arouse His wrath at all. אַתָּה יְיָ לֹא תִכְלָא רַחֲמֶיךָ מִמֶּנִּי, חַסְדְּךָ וַאֲמִתְּךָ תָּמִיד יִצְּרוּנִי׃ May You, God, not hold back Your mercy from me; may Your kindness and truth always protect me. זְכֹר רַחֲמֶיךָ יְיָ וַחֲסָדֶיךָ, כִּי מֵעוֹלָם הֵמָּה׃ Remember Your mercies, O God, and Your acts of kindness, for they have existed for all time. תְּנוּ עֹז לֵאלֹהִים עַל יִשְׂרָאֵל גַּאֲוָתוֹ, וְעֻזּוֹ בַּשְּׁחָקִים׃ Ascribe power to God; His exaltedness is upon Israel, and His might is in the skies. נוֹרָא אֱלֹהִים מִמִּקְדָּשֶׁיךָ, אֵל יִשְׂרָאֵל הוּא נֹתֵן עֹז וְתַעֲצֻמוֹת לָעָם, בָּרוּךְ אֱלֹהִים׃ May the awe of God [shine forth] from Your Sanctuaries; God of Israel, He will endow strength and power to the people; blessed is God. אֵל נְקָמוֹת יְיָ, אֵל נְקָמוֹת הוֹפִיעַ׃ God is a Lord of vengeance; O God of retribution, appear! הִנָּשֵׂא שֹׁפֵט הָאָרֶץ, הָשֵׁב גְּמוּל עַל גֵּאִים׃ Render to the proud their recompense. לַייָ הַיְשׁוּעָה, עַל עַמְּךָ בִרְכָתֶךָ סֶּלָה׃ Deliverance is God's; may Your blessing rest on Your people forever. יְיָ צְבָאוֹת עִמָּנוּ, מִשְׂגָּב לָנוּ אֱלֹהֵי יַעֲקֹב סֶלָה׃ The G-d, the Commander of Legions is with us; the God of Jacob is our stronghold forever. יְיָ צְבָאוֹת, אַשְׁרֵי אָדָם בֹּטֵחַ בָּךְ׃ G-d, the Commander of Legions, fortunate is the man who trusts in You. יְיָ הוֹשִׁיעָה, הַמֶּלֶךְ יַעֲנֵנוּ בְיוֹם קָרְאֵנוּ׃ God, deliver us. May the King answer us on the day we call. הוֹשִׁיעָה אֶת עַמֶּךָ וּבָרֵךְ אֶת נַחֲלָתֶךָ, וּרְעֵם וְנַשְּׂאֵם עַד הָעוֹלָם׃ Save Your people, bless Your heritage, shepherd them and exalt them forever. נַפְשֵׁנוּ חִכְּתָה לַייָ, עֶזְרֵנוּ וּמָגִנֵּנוּ הוּא׃ Our soul yearns for God; He is our help and our shield. כִּי בוֹ יִשְׂמַח לִבֵּנוּ, כִּי בְשֵׁם קָדְשׁוֹ בָטָחְנוּ׃ For our heart will rejoice in Him, because we have placed our trust in His holy name. יְהִי חַסְדְּךָ יְיָ עָלֵינוּ, כַּאֲשֶׁר יִחַלְנוּ לָךְ׃ May Your kindness be upon us, in accordance with the hope that we have placed in You. הַרְאֵנוּ יְיָ חַסְדֶּךָ, וְיֶשְׁעֲךָ תִּתֶּן לָנוּ׃ Show us Your kindness, O God, and grant us Your salvation. קוּמָה עֶזְרָתָה לָּנוּ, וּפְדֵנוּ לְמַעַן חַסְדֶּךָ׃ Arise, come to our assistance, redeem us for the sake of Your kindness. אָנֹכִי יְיָ אֱלֹהֶיךָ הַמַּעַלְךָ מֵאֶרֶץ מִצְרָיִם, הַרְחֶב פִּיךָ וַאֲמַלְאֵהוּ׃ I am God your Lord Who brought you up from the land of Egypt, open wide your mouth, [state your desires] and I will grant [them]. אַשְׁרֵי הָעָם שֶׁכָּכָה לּוֹ, אַשְׁרֵי הָעָם שֶׁיְיָ אֱלֹהָיו׃ Fortunate are the people whose lot is such; fortunate are the people whose God is the Lord. וַאֲנִי בְּחַסְדְּךָ בָטַחְתִּי יָגֵל לִבִּי בִּישׁוּעָתֶךָ, אָשִׁירָה לַייָ כִּי גָמַל עָלָי׃ I have placed my trust in Your kindness; my heart will rejoice in Your deliverance; I will sing to God, for He has treated me kindly. Previous083 – Verses of Praise: Hodu – Part 03 Next085 – Verses of Praise: Hodu – Part 05 More in this section 096 – Verses of Praise: Baruch Sheamar – Part 04 095 – Verses of Praise: Baruch Sheamar – Part 03 094 – Verses of Praise: Baruch Sheamar – Part 02 093 – Morning Prayers: Verses of Praise: Baruch Sheamar – Part 01 092 – Verses of Praise: Lesheim Yichud – Part 02 091 – Verses of Praise: Lesheim Yichud – Part 01 090 – Verses of Praise: Hoshienu and Lamnatzeach 089 – Verses of Praise: Hashem Melech 088 – Verses of Praise: Mizmor Shir – Part 02 087 – Verses of Praise: Mizmor Shir – Part 01 086 – Verses of Praise: Hodu – Part 06 085 – Verses of Praise: Hodu – Part 05 083 – Verses of Praise: Hodu – Part 03 082 – Verses of Praise: Hodu – Part 02 081 – Verses of Praise: Hodu – Part 01

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As protagonist Ryland Grace fights to save Earth - and possibly the universe - in Project Hail Mary, author Andy Weir discusses the science behind his sci-fi story and what it's like to see it adapted for the big screen. From a diversity of aliens thriving in extreme environments, to our sun's shortening lifespan, to the conundrum of keeping astronauts alive during intergalactic missions, we consider the possibility of science fiction becoming future reality. A NASA astrobiologist who consulted on the book weighs in on how Earthly creatures have inspired some of our favorite science fiction aliens. Plus, science fiction author Becky Chambers discusses how she balances science fact with fiction in her work. Guests: Andy Weir – science fiction writer, author of Project Hail Mary, The Martian, and Artemis Andy Fraknoi – professor of astronomy at the Fromm Institute at the University of San Francisco Becky Chambers – science fiction writer, author of To Be Taught if Fortunate, the Wayfinders series, and the Monk and Robot novellas Shawn Domagal-Goldman – NASA acting director, astrophysics division  Big Picture Science is part of the Airwave Media podcast network. Please contact advertising@airwavemedia.com to inquire about advertising on Big Picture Science. You can get early access to ad-free versions of every episode by joining us on Patreon. Thanks for your support! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As protagonist Ryland Grace fights to save Earth - and possibly the universe - in Project Hail Mary, author Andy Weir discusses the science behind his sci-fi story and what it's like to see it adapted for the big screen. From a diversity of aliens thriving in extreme environments, to our sun's shortening lifespan, to the conundrum of keeping astronauts alive during intergalactic missions, we consider the possibility of science fiction becoming future reality. A NASA astrobiologist who consulted on the book weighs in on how Earthly creatures have inspired some of our favorite science fiction aliens. Plus, science fiction author Becky Chambers discusses how she balances science fact with fiction in her work. Guests: Andy Weir – science fiction writer, author of Project Hail Mary, The Martian, and Artemis Andy Fraknoi – professor of astronomy at the Fromm Institute at the University of San Francisco Becky Chambers – science fiction writer, author of To Be Taught if Fortunate, the Wayfinders series, and the Monk and Robot novellas Shawn Domagal-Goldman – NASA acting director, astrophysics division  Big Picture Science is part of the Airwave Media podcast network. Please contact advertising@airwavemedia.com to inquire about advertising on Big Picture Science. You can get early access to ad-free versions of every episode by joining us on Patreon. Thanks for your support! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Numerous sources emphasize the great importance and value of answering to Kaddish. In Masechet Berachot (6b), the Gemara teaches that when Hashem comes into the synagogue and sees that there are fewer than ten men present, "Miyad Hu Ko'es" – He immediately becomes angry. The Ben Ish Hai (Rav Yosef Haim of Baghdad, 1833-1909) raised the question of why the Gemara adds the word "Miyad" – "immediately." What is added by telling us that G-d's anger is aroused instantly? The Ben Ish Hai answers by suggesting that "Miyad Hu Ko'es" means that Hashem grows angry because of "Yad" – the letters Yod and Dalet. The letter Yod equals 10, alluding to the minimum of ten Kaddishim which one should hear and respond to each day, and Dalet equals 4 – referring to the four recitations of Nakdishach which a person should hear and respond to each day. When people do not come to the Minyan, Hashem becomes angry – even though the people can pray privately, because they cannot respond to Kaddish or Nakdishach. The Gemara in Masechet Sota (49a) states that although the world's condition has been worsening progressively since the Bet Ha'mikdash was destroyed, it is sustained in the merit of the "Yeheh Shemeh Rabba" response to Kaddish, and of the recitation of the Kidusha De'sidra (a section of the U'ba Le'sion prayer). Moreover, the Gemara in Masechet Shabbat (119b, according to one version of the text) teaches that if a person was deemed worthy of seventy years of suffering, he can have the decree rescinded in the merit of responding "Yeheh Shemeh Rabba" with all his strength. The Gemara further states that the merit of this response can bring a person atonement even for the sin of idolatry. Another passage there in the Gemara teaches that if a person responds "Yeheh Shemeh Rabba" with all his strength, the gates of Gan Eden are opened for him. Similarly, the Sefer Hasidim (Rabbenu Yehuda Ha'hasid, Germany, 1150-1217) writes that one who regularly responds "Amen" in this world earns the privilege of doing so also in the world to come. This is alluded to in the verse in Tehillim (89:53), "Baruch Hashem Le'olam Amen Ve'amen" ("Blessed is G-d forever, Amen and Amen"). The phrase "Amen Ve'amen" alludes to the response of "Amen" both in this world and the next. Another important source is the Gemara's teaching in Masechet Berachot (3a) that when Jews gather in the synagogue and declare, "Yeheh Shemeh Rabba," Hashem exclaims, "Fortunate is the king whose subjects praise him this way!" The Bet Yosef cites the Zohar as explaining that Kaddish is recited in Aramaic, instead of Hebrew, because it has the unique power to oppose the Kelipot ("shells," the harmful spiritual forces). We use the inferior language, Aramaic, so we can attack the Kelipot in their language, as it were, and this has the effect of eliminating the forces of evil from the world. Tosafot (Shabbat 119b) cite a story from the Midrash about Rabbi Yishmael Kohen Gadol, who was shown how the dreadful punishments that are decreed upon Beneh Yisrael are avoided in the merit of the response of "Yeheh Shemeh Rabba." And the Zohar states that the sign of a great Torah scholar is if he fervently looks for opportunities to respond to Kaddish. If a person rushes out of the synagogue before the final Kaddish, then even if he is a scholar, he cannot be considered a true Talmid Hacham. The Gaon of Vilna (1720-1797) writes that those who answer "Yeheh Shemeh Rabba" will be spared the suffering from the upheavals that will occur before the arrival of Mashiah. The Mishna Berura cites a passage from the Midrash describing Hashem's reaction when Jews assemble to learn Torah and then recite Kaddish – He turns to angels and exclaims, "See how My children praise me!" Importantly, however, Rav Moshe Zakuta (1625-1697) writes that one must respond "Amen" with Kavana (concentration). If a person answers mindlessly, without paying attention, then he is included, Heaven forbid, in G-d's warning, "U'bozai Yekalu" – that those who disgrace Him will be shamed (Shemuel I 2:30). It is told that Rav Mordechai Gifter (1915-2001), the esteemed Rosh Yeshiva of Telz in Cleveland, once traveled with eight students to Toronto for a wedding. They were altogether nine men, and thus could not form a Minyan, but they assumed that they would have time upon arriving in Toronto to join a Minyan for Minha. As it happened, however, the plane made an emergency landing in some small town between Cleveland and Toronto. The group needed to recite Minha there, despite not having a Minyan. To their astonishment, a worker in the airport approached them as they were starting to pray and informed them that he was Jewish and wished to join them. He could not even read Hebrew, but he told the group that he wanted to recite Kaddish, and he needed their help. They made a Minyan, and helped him recite Kaddish. Afterward, Rav Gifter spoke to him and asked why he, a Jew without any religious background, wished to pray and recite Kaddish. The man explained that his father passed away several days earlier. The night before he met this group in the airport, his father came to him in a dream and told him he needed him to recite Kaddish for him. The man asked his father how he could recite Kaddish, as he lived in a town without a Jewish community. "Don't' worry," his father said, "tomorrow I'll send you a Minyan so you can recite Kaddish." This story demonstrates how everything happens for a purpose, and that nothing is random – but additionally, it teaches us the importance of Kaddish, and the great benefit it brings to the soul of the deceased when the children recite Kaddish.

Was the Fall of Adam and Eve a "plan B" or the "plan all along"? Most of the world views the events in Eden as a catastrophe, but the Pearl of Great Price reveals it was the beginning of our redemption. Summary: In this episode, we dive into Genesis 3–4 and Moses 4–5 to understand the "Fortunate Fall" and the true nature of opposition. We explore how the choice made in Eden opened the door to mortality, family, and joy—on the condition of our redemption through Jesus Christ. Tactics of the Adversary: We analyze the four specific ways Satan tried to deceive Eve—distorting God's word, appealing to the flesh, lying about consequences, and mixing truth with error. The Transgression vs. Sin: We discuss why the Fall was a necessary transgression of a lower law to keep a higher one: the commandment to multiply and replenish the earth. Coats of Skins: We look at the profound symbolism of God clothing Adam and Eve, representing the Atonement of Jesus Christ covering our nakedness and vulnerability. The Contrast of Cain: We study the tragedy of Cain, who "loved Satan more than God" and introduced the first "secret combination" into human history. Finding Joy in Mortality: Adam and Eve teach us that even in a world of thorns and thistles, we can be "glad" because of the redemption of our transgression. Call-to-Action: Do you see the "thorns and thistles" in your life as a curse or as a schoolmaster? How has the Atonement "clothed" you in your difficult moments? Share your insights in the comments below! If this lesson helped you see the Fall in a new light, please like, subscribe, and share this video to help others stay "Unshaken." Chapter Timestamps: 0:00 Introduction 2:07 Introducing the Fall 4:09 Stages of Faith 15:48 Proving Contraries 19:34 The Fall of Lucifer 38:00 Tempting Eve 43:38 Preserving Agency & Accountability 51:04 The Evolution of Sin 57:20 Adam's Choice & Eve's Proposal 1:04:13 The Fortunate Fall 1:13:00 Beguiled? Deciding Alone 1:18:50 Willing to Risk It 1:26:17 Hiding their Nakedness 1:37:14 Curses as Blessings in Disguise 1:42:44 And He Shall Rule Over Thee 1:51:15 Thorns & Thistles, Sweat & Bread 1:56:09 Eve as Mother 1:59:31 Coats of Skins 2:01:38 Cherubim: Time to Prepare 2:11:16 Learning the Law of Sacrifice 2:25:13 The Real Fall 2:28:49 Faith to Have a Family 2:35:03 Cain & Satan 2:43:07 Cain & Abel 2:49:52 Cain's Posterity 2:55:22 Redemption from the Fall 2:57:56 Artwork from Eden

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The Morning Shift wrapped the show with some final thoughts on the Falcons' big win over the Rams on Monday Night Football. We wrapped the show with a Life of Squid.

Hearken to a Winter's Tale, from Olden Times, of Castles Cold and Firesides Warm, wherein may be reveal'd Secret Wisdom to those Fortunate enough to Discern it.Today's story is “Not to This Retreat of Mine” by Rob MacWolf, who wishes every other lone wanderer on the winter roads a fireside to rest at. He is author of You Look Lost, Pup and Of Late Belonging, and you can find more of his stories from both Bewere Books and Bad Dog Books.Read by the Author.thevoice.dog | Apple podcasts | Spotify | Google PodcastsIf you have a story you think would be a good fit, you can check out the requirements, fill out the submission template and get in touch with us.https://thevoice.dog/episode/not-to-this-retreat-of-mine-by-rob-macwolf

Welcome back to your two favorite girlies! Today Maddy shared some unfortunate but fortunate news about her current relationship. Fortunate side? NO ONE is settling in 2026!   Of course Kyle Cooke committed more heinous crimes per usual in the newest trailer of Summer house.    Your Hot Girl Health Tip of the week: clear out the shit from 2025 that did not serve you!!   As always we appreciate you guys listening through the entire ad breaks because with your support, we can continue growing this community and providing you with Hot Girl Health Tips and This Week in Pop!    Use the form below to submit your goals for 2026 that you want help on! https://bit.ly/KHKH-ask-my-question Find Ali here on  instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aliwagnercoaching/    Find Maddy here on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maddymartinez.coaching?igsh=M3djYWY5YWltYzE%3D&utm_source=qr   Find us on all streaming platforms here, including the full video experience on our YouTube channel

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Living Emunah 2867 The Perfect Measure of Hishtadlut The Midrash at the beginning of this week's parashah says: אַשְׁרֵי הַגֶּבֶר אֲשֶׁר שָׂם ה' מִבְטַחוֹ "Fortunate is the man who places his trust in Hashem." This refers to Yosef, who wholeheartedly trusted in Hashem. The Midrash continues: וְלֹא פָנָה אֶל רְהָבִים — "and he did not turn to the arrogant," which also refers to Yosef, who did not rely on the Sar HaMashkim for help when he was in jail. Yet it also says that because Yosef told the Sar HaMashkim, זְכַרְתַּנִי — "remember me," נִתוֹסַף לוֹ שְׁתֵּי שָׁנִים — two more years were added to his sentence. The mefarshim ask: the Midrash seems to contradict itself. On one hand, it praises Yosef for relying only on Hashem and not on the Sar HaMashkim; on the other hand, it says he was punished for asking the Sar HaMashkim to remember him. Furthermore, the word נִתוֹסַף sounds positive — like תּוֹסֶפֶת כְּתֻבָּה — as if staying longer in prison was somehow beneficial. Rav Leib Diskin explained the following. There is a pasuk in Mishlei: בְּטַח אֶל ה' בְּכָל לִבֶּךָ וְאֶל בִּינָתְךָ אַל־תִּשָּׁעֵן "Trust in Hashem with all your heart, and do not rely on your own understanding." (Mishlei 3:5) The Gaon explains that this pasuk refers to the highest form of bitachon — when a person needs no hishtadlut at all, like Chizkiyahu HaMelekh, when Hashem wiped out 185,000 soldiers while Chizkiyahu slept in his bed. But there is another pasuk: וּבֵרַכְתִּיךָ בְּכֹל אֲשֶׁר תַּעֲשֶׂה "I will bless you in all that you do." (Devarim 15:18) From here we learn that we must act , and then Hashem will bless our efforts. This sounds like full hishtadlut is always required, contradicting the pasuk in Mishlei. Then there is a third pasuk in Tehillim that reconciles the two: גּוֹל אֶל־ה' דַּרְכֶּךָ וּבְטַח עָלָיו וְהוּא יַעֲשֶׂה "Roll your way upon Hashem, and trust in Him, and He will do." (Tehillim 37:5) The word גּוֹל — roll — is the key.: משל למה הדבר דומה ? If someone wants to roll a barrel down a hill, all he must do is give it the initial push — and then it rolls on its own. This is how our hishtadlut must be viewed. We give the minimal beginning effort, showing that we know Hashem is the One accomplishing everything afterward. But if a person keeps checking every second to ensure the barrel rolls exactly as he wants, then he believes that his push is what makes everything happen, and he thinks he must constantly control the outcome. Proper hishtadlut means giving an effort that demonstrates that we recognize that Hashem is the One accomplishing.. That was Yosef's level. It was clear hashgachah that the Sar HaMashkim was placed with Yosef in jail, that Hashem gave him a dream, and that Yosef could interpret it. Yosef did not feel on the level of Chizkiyahu to do nothing, but he also did not want to engage in full hishtadlut. Therefore, he did not plead with the Sar HaMashkim. Instead, he minimally said כי אם זְכַרְתַּנִי — "If you happen to remember this episode, then mention me to Par'oh." He remained calm, composed, and made the smallest gesture that showed he believed his role was merely to begin the process — and Hashem would handle the rest. The Maharil Diskin says: Had Yosef done too much hishtadlut — pushing, begging, strategizing — he might have been released immediately. And perhaps he would have returned to his family. But then Ya'akov and the Shevatim would have had to come to Mitzrayim in chains. Because Yosef made the correct hishtadlut, Hashem allowed him to remain the extra two years — until Par'oh would have the dream that would elevate Yosef to become the viceroy of Egypt. Thus, the Midrash fully praises Yosef for the quality of his hishtadlut. The lesson for us is clear. We must be careful never to overdo our hishtadlut in ways that make us believe we control outcomes. If someone pleads for help in a desperate, panicked tone, he is showing that he thinks the results depend on him. If someone constantly emails a buyer until he gets a response, he thinks it is his pressure that will determine the sale. He may indeed get the response — but had he simply begun the process in the right way, he would have gotten the same outcome without the excess hishtadlut that is against Hashem's will. May Hashem help us realize always that He is the One who accomplishes everything, enabling us to make only the hishtadlut that He desires from us. Shabbat Shalom.

A lot rides on the Lions game to know if the Steelers are for real. Mark thinks the Steelers would be fortunate to get T.J. Watt back for the playoffs. He doesn't think Watt is likely to play against Detroit. Mark thinks that Joey Porter Jr. is playing well and Jalen Ramsey has picked up safety extremely fast.

Hour 3 with Bob Pompeani and Joe Starkey: Mark thinks the Steelers would be fortunate to get T.J. Watt back for the playoffs. Joey Porter Jr. is playing well and Jalen Ramsey has picked up safety extremely fast. Should the Steelers give Broderick Jones the 5th-year option?

What if the most important person in your life handed you their most powerful peer group and said "yes you can" when you were certain you couldn't? In this episode, Natalie Michael, executive coach and CEO Forum Chair with 20 years of experience guiding leaders through transitions, shares her journey from psychology studies and consciousness research to becoming the person who holds space for some of the most powerful entrepreneurs in Canada. After riding the .com boom from 2 million to 30 million in four years with no outside venture capital, Natalie learned what she loved and what exhausted her about the entrepreneurial journey, forcing her to dig deep into who she was and what she wanted. From her first CEO client (who shocked her by saying yes) to the moment the founder of McKay Forums handed her a peer group filled with billion-dollar CEOs and told her "yes you can" when she was certain she couldn't, Natalie's story reveals the power of someone seeing your potential before you do. Through her work as a Tiger 21 chair and coaching founders through exits worth hundreds of millions, she's witnessed that the people who get there with their spirit intact aren't driven by money, but by contribution, challenge, and a deep understanding of what really matters. Natalie shares why "the money is the outcome" but the journey is everything, how one entrepreneur taught her that "home is where my wife is," and why she's learning to build a life she never wants to retire from through silent weekends and putting her needs on the calendar first.   [00:04:35] The Journey: From Psychology to CEO Transitions Studied psychology with deep interest in consciousness studies, mindset, brain, spirituality, and how they all intersect Through that process realized what she loved and what exhausted her about entrepreneurial journey Had to do soul searching to figure out what was more important than her options plan A lot of the journey exhausted her Had to dig deep: who am I, what do I want, how do I want this journey to look for me? [00:07:20] Witnessing the Journey: Money as Outcome, Not Driver Has ringside seat to the journey through clients she serves Number of clients have had hundred million dollar exits People who get there with their spirit intact are driven not by money They're driven by sense of contribution and challenge, and often a restlessness Didn't understand this earlier but witnesses it the higher up she gets in entrepreneurial space [00:08:18] What Natalie Does: Supporting CEOs at Crossroads Supports founders and CEOs to figure out what's next Looking at how the CEO role does or doesn't fit into that How founder or CEO needs to support that process All the nuances, politics, and emotions that go along with it [00:09:21] The Arc: Moving Up, In, or Out of the C-Suite Works with people trying to become a CEO (moving up into C-suite) With demographics right now, a lot of people thinking about moving out One client was so stressed about his business he sold off locations in almost a fire sale because he couldn't deal anymore [00:11:04] Results That Matter: The Art of Each Client Doesn't associate results with being proud More about the acknowledgment the client provides as they move through the experience When you get to this level with people, you're in each other's circle of trust Like a deep friend from high school: might not talk every day, but when you do, you pick up where you left off [00:12:43] The Timeline: 15 Years of Building This Work Doing this work in various forms for about 15 years Real focus and commitment to CEO transitions as the focus and CEO Next Chapter has been about seven years [00:15:52] The Relationship That Changed Everything: "Yes You Can" Looked at the bios: one running a billion dollar company, one running huge Crown Corporation, one was top entrepreneur "I cannot do this. No way" Founder looked at her and said: "Yes you can. No one's better than you. I totally have faith. You can do this" Combined founder's faith in her with her own personal development around holding space for powerful people That's what her whole career's been built on [00:19:58] The Entrepreneur Who Taught Her What Matters Through that experience, been exposed to people who continue to inspire her Fortunate in her forum to have a man who on paper is one of the most successful entrepreneurs in Canada Built multiple businesses, highly successful, has a foundation So rooted in his family and his love of a challenge as being his driver When you see someone like that behave like that, it gives you permission to put that stuff first [00:24:45] The Tiger 21 Reality: Life After the Exit Work as Tiger 21 chair is "life after the exit or when you're thinking about what's next" A lot of people think those conversations are about squeezing a percentage point on investments Rented a house on an island by herself, meditated, walked in the woods every day, just found herself again Said it was really hard because she was so addicted to feeding her restless energy with action Created a clearing that allowed her to step into what was new from a new identity [00:31:15] Building a Life You Never Want to Retire From "That's kind of the thing that I hold for my clients. It's like, how do you build a life you never wanna retire from?" Reading a book called The 100 Year Life Purpose, relationships, money, and health are all catalysts for being fulfilled For Natalie: if she puts her stuff in her calendar first (things she needs to nourish herself and be healthy and engaged), that goes in first [00:33:39] Silence Weekends: Decompressing the Chatter Started playing with silence weekends, new thing in last couple years Already planning for next one Three days where she goes into the forest, has a bit of a back country experience, does it by herself Very important part of how she wants to serve and lead in the world [00:35:24] Where to Find Natalie & CEO Next Chapter Website: ceonextchapter.com (very easy to remember) "That's essentially the essence of what we do in the world" Thanks Kevin for doing his work in the world and inviting her Inspiring to her, both the question he asked and the choice he made in his own work to focus on relationships   KEY QUOTES "I had value. I add value, I'm adding value, I'm adding value. Listen to add value, listen to add value." - Natalie Michael's mantra "The money is the outcome... but oftentimes the people who get there with their spirit intact, they're driven not by the money. They're driven by a sense of contribution and challenge, and often restlessness." - Natalie Michael "Each time I get a client, it's like a little piece of art. It's my art. And so it's more about the relationship we have as we go through it. That is what is deeply gratifying." - Natalie Michael CONNECT WITH NATALIE MICHAEL 

Rent control and other tenant protections have profound and positive impacts on individuals' and communities' lives. Dr. Lauren Everett's Fortunate People in a Fortunate Land: At Home in Santa Monica's Rent-Controlled Housing (Temple UP, 2025) shows how rent control impacts the lives of the renters themselves. Dr. Everett interviews residents about their experiences in low- and middle-income households in rent-controlled private market housing in Santa Monica, CA, a city where Everett was born and raised but can no longer afford to live. Dr. Everett seeks to understand the extent to which individuals feel at home or not at home and what factors contribute to those experiences. She also explores the nexus of Santa Monica's tenant protection policies, infrastructure, and resources and the extent to which they inform stability—both perceived and actual—and life decisions. The first scholarly book to take a tenant-centered approach to examining the benefits and problems of rent control, Fortunate People in a Fortunate Land examines the residential experience in this specific local context and explains how it relates to policy and other externalities in cities where homeownership is not financially viable for most renters. This interview was conducted by Dr. Miranda Melcher whose book focuses on post-conflict military integration, understanding treaty negotiation and implementation in civil war contexts, with qualitative analysis of the Angolan and Mozambican civil wars. You can find Miranda's interviews on New Books with Miranda Melcher, wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

What are the things that matter in this world? What do we mean by the common good?On Free State today Joe talks about the extraordinary beauty and grace he is witnessing in the Mayo Hospice at the moment.When life and death visit us we understand what is important and we grasp what is valuable. Joe and Dion also talk more about the extraordinary week of football and the achievements of Ireland and Scotland.Joe also finally gives his views on Troy Parrott and provides some lessons in finishing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Brethren, due to yesterday's internet outage, I am reposting this episode: Brethren, this Short Talk Bulletin Podcast episode was written by MW Bro Carl Claudy and first published in January 1931. Fortunate this Lodge that has many; Poor is the body of Masonry whose Past Masters have lost the interest and enthusiasm with which they […]

Brethren, this Short Talk Bulletin Podcast episode was written by MW Bro Carl Claudy and first published in January 1931. Fortunate this Lodge that has many; Poor is the body of Masonry whose Past Masters have lost the interest and enthusiasm with which they once presided in the East. Here we find an excellent discussion […]