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We know that the essence of a person is his Neshama . The body is merely a casing, and death simply means that the person comes out of that casing and continues to live — just in a better place. There isn't even one split second when a person is not fully alive. The moment of death is only the moment when the casing is removed. Sometimes, we are privileged to see clearly — even in this world — the eternity of the Neshama. A rabbi once related that many years ago, he was hired by a shul to give a series of classes, for which he was promised $2,000 upon completion. He gave the shiurim, but the payment never arrived. The president of the shul told him that the check would come in the mail, but apparently, it slipped his mind — because it never did. About a year later, the rabbi happened to meet the shul's treasurer. They made small talk, and during the conversation, it came to light that the rabbi had never been paid. The treasurer was horrified and told the rabbi that he would personally take care of it and get reimbursed by the shul. He then took $1,000 out of his own pocket and handed it to the rabbi. Before parting, he said, "I personally guarantee you will get the second $1,000 as well." Just a few days later, the treasurer became very sick. He was hospitalized and, tragically, passed away within two weeks. Some time afterward, the rabbi of that same shul called the original rabbi to his office. As soon as he arrived, the rabbi handed him an envelope with $1,000. "This," he said, "is from the treasurer who recently passed away." Puzzled, the rabbi asked, "How did you know about the treasurer's promise? No one else knew — only he and I." The rabbi replied, "My wife had a dream. The treasurer appeared to her and told her he wasn't allowed into Gan Eden because of an unpaid promise. He asked that the money be given right away to fulfill his word." There was no way anyone could have known about that promise — except if the treasurer had truly come back from the next world to make things right. When a person passes away, his life does not end. He simply relocates — to a far better place. A man shared the following story that he heard firsthand from someone named Reuven. Reuven said that in Poland, during the Holocaust, a man lost his wife and was left raising their only son alone. At one point, they were separated, and the father was forced to flee for his life. He was almost certain that his three-year-old son had not survived. Four years later, one night, the man's wife appeared to him in a dream. She told him that their son was still alive and he must go find him. At first, he dismissed it as just a dream. But then it happened again. The father returned to his hometown and discovered that a righteous gentile had rescued several Jewish children during the war. He tracked this man down, entered his home — and there he saw his seven-year-old son. He recognized him immediately. ברוך ה׳ , he was able to raise his son in Torah and mitzvot, and eventually, the boy grew into a man who built a beautiful Torah family. Reuven concluded, "I know this story is true — because I was that seven-year-old boy. It was my mother who came to my father in a dream and told him I was still alive." The next world is very real. As it says in קהלת : וְיָשֹׁב הֶעָפָר עַל הָאָרֶץ כְּשֶׁהָיָה וְהָרוּחַ תָּשׁוּב אֶל הָאֱלֹקים אֲשֶׁר נְתָנָהּ — "And the dust will return to the earth as it was, and the spirit will return to God who gave it." If a person fulfills his mission in this world, he will experience the greatest bliss — for all eternity

In Loving Memory of Zechariah Ben Sarah A'H and to Commemorate Sam and Zach's shared Birthday Sponsored by their Families Friends and Loved Ones Parashat Kedoshim commands us: " לא תקם ולא תטור " —do not take revenge and do not bear a grudge. The Sefer HaChinuch explains that the root of this mitzvah is to help a person internalize that whatever happens to him, even through the actions of other people, is ultimately a manifestation of Hashem's will. Similarly, the Chovot HaLevavot teaches that if someone harms us, we should not attribute it to that individual, but rather recognize it as part of Hashem's plan. Our proper response should be to give the person the benefit of the doubt, accept the hardship as atonement for our sins, and continue treating the person with kindness as if nothing happened. Although this is emotionally difficult and the desire for revenge can be powerful, trusting Hashem's commandments brings far more long-term joy than the fleeting satisfaction of retaliation. While it may take time to see, the righteous response always proves fruitful. A real estate agent named Reuven shared a personal story that illustrates this concept powerfully. He had closed a deal for an old friend, Jack, who then "forgot" to pay the agreed-upon commission. When reminded, Jack delayed, then disputed the fee, eventually avoiding Reuven entirely. Though the amount owed was significant, Reuven decided not to pursue it aggressively. Months later, Reuven prayed Mincha in a shul he didn't usually attend and unexpectedly encountered Jack. Reuven greeted him warmly and gently reminded him about the money. Jack exploded with rage, shouting and accusing Reuven of harassment in front of the entire shul. He hurled insults, and Reuven—devastated and humiliated—left in silence. Though tempted to defend himself, Reuven remained quiet. He later cried from the pain but reminded himself that he was serving Hashem by staying silent in the face of insult. That night, he took a walk and tried to follow the teachings of Chovot HaLevavot . He told Hashem he accepted the experience as a kapara for his sins, gave Jack the benefit of the doubt, and even decided to forgive him fully. Reuven even sent word to Jack that the debt was forgiven. A few months later, on Erev Yom Kippur , Jack called to apologize and offered to pay half the debt. Reuven reminded him it had already been forgiven, but Jack insisted on making partial payment to clear his conscience. Later, Jack struggled to sell his house for over a year. Because of their history, Reuven kept his distance. But when they met again, Jack confided his frustration and desperation. Reuven offered to help sell the house—and Jack, understanding full well what that entailed, agreed. With siyata dishmaya , Reuven sold the house within two weeks and earned a commission forty times greater than the original debt. Had he acted differently—harbored resentment or retaliated—he likely would have received nothing and lost the future opportunity altogether. By responding as Hashem commands, Reuven earned not only immense spiritual merit but also blessing in this world. The lesson is clear: we always win by following Hashem. No matter how difficult the test, if we trust in Him, He will guide us to reward and peace. Shabbat Shalom

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From our very first episode, writing has been a steady theme here at Shtark Tank. Over the past two episodes, we got amazing feedback about the banker who wrote world-famous sefarim and Abie Rotenberg, who not only composed legendary music but also published sefarim—on top of his day job.This week, we're continuing that thread and talking about writing divrei Torah. But before we get into it, we're excited to announce the launch of our new website: shtarktank.org! It features writing by Bnei Torah in the workforce—real, thoughtful Torah from people balancing work and avodas Hashem. Head over there and drop your email so you don't miss a post.This week we're joined by Reuven Kirschner—a systems implementor at a tech company with a ton going on beyond his 9-to-5. He recently published a sefer called Groovin' to the Torah, and he's one of the founding members of the growing community in Karmei Gat. We talk about motivation, time management and more.You can check Reuven out on LinkedIn, and don't forget to check out his podcast, Career Canvas.Chapters00:00 Introduction, Personal Background, Career Development08:48 The Writing Journey 19:50 Carmei Gat: A New Chapter in Life41:56 Time Management Strategies and Lightning Round

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Fluent Fiction - Hebrew: The Art of Thoughtful Gifting: One Manager's Quest for Connection Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/he/episode/2025-03-13-22-34-02-he Story Transcript:He: בבוקר אביבי בצפון, במשרד הומה פעילות, קולות בומים-הקלדה ומדפסת נשמעים בכל פינה.En: On a spring morning in the north, in a bustling office filled with activity, the sounds of keyboard tapping and a printer can be heard everywhere.He: אווירה חגיגית שוררת במשרד בזכות פורים.En: A festive atmosphere prevails in the office thanks to Purim.He: תחפושות צבעוניות וטעמים מיוחדים של אוזני המן מתמזגים ברקע.En: Colorful costumes and special flavors of hamantaschen blend into the background.He: בתוך כל ההמולה הזאת עומד אבי, מנהל זוטר, וראשו מלא מחשבות על המטלה החשובה שעומדת לפניו: למצוא מתנה הולמת ליום ההולדת של עמיתו לעבודה.En: Amid all this hustle, stands Avi, a junior manager, his head full of thoughts about the important task ahead of him: finding an appropriate gift for his coworker's birthday.He: אבי באמת רצה להרשים את עמיתיו.En: Avi genuinely wanted to impress his colleagues.He: הוא ידע שמערכות יחסים טובות בעבודה קריטיות להצלחה.En: He knew that good relationships at work are critical to success.He: הוא היה לחוץ, לא בגלל פורים, אלא בגלל שהוא נאבק למצוא את המתנה המושלמת – כזו שתהיה אישית אך גם מתאימה לסביבה משרדית.En: He was stressed, not because of Purim, but because he was struggling to find the perfect gift – one that would be personal yet suitable for an office environment.He: אבי פנה לליאורה, רכזת משאבי אנוש שהייתה ידועה בעצותיה החכמות.En: Avi turned to Liora, the HR coordinator who was known for her wise advice.He: "ליאורה, אני צריך את עזרתך," הוא אמר בעדינות.En: "Liora, I need your help," he said gently.He: "אני רוצה לקנות מתנה לראובן, החבר בעבודה, אבל אני לא יודע מה יהיה מתאים."En: "I want to buy a gift for Reuven, my coworker, but I don't know what would be appropriate."He: ליאורה חייכה.En: Liora smiled.He: "נסה לחשוב על מה שהוא אוהב.En: "Try to think about what he likes.He: אולי משהו שיעזור לו בעבודה אבל גם יראה לו שחשבת עליו במיוחד."En: Maybe something that will help him at work but also show him that you thought of him specifically."He: אבי הודה לה והתחיל לחשוב ברצינות.En: Avi thanked her and started thinking seriously.He: כשעה אחר כך, הוא מצא את עצמו בחנות מתנות, בוחן מספר אפשרויות.En: About an hour later, he found himself in a gift shop, examining several options.He: הוא החזיק ביד אחת תיק מסמכים אלגנטי וביד השנייה חיפש בין מתנות אישיות שקשורות לתחביביו של ראובן.En: He held an elegant briefcase in one hand and, with the other, searched among personal gifts related to Reuven's hobbies.He: רגע ההחלטה הגיע, ושניות ספורות לפני הקופה, אבי בחר במתנה אישית; ספר אהוב על ראובן שהיה קשור לתחביביו.En: The moment of decision arrived, and seconds before the checkout, Avi chose a personal gift: a favorite book of Reuven that related to his hobbies.He: הוא צירף ברכה כתובה ביד, מלאה בכוונה טובה.En: He added a handwritten card filled with good intentions.He: ביום ההולדת של ראובן כולם התאספו במטבחון המשרדי לקפה ועוגה.En: On Reuven's birthday, everyone gathered in the office kitchenette for coffee and cake.He: אבי העניק את המתנה והחיוך הגדול על פניו של ראובן היה כל מה שהוא היה צריך.En: Avi presented the gift, and the big smile on Reuven's face was all he needed.He: זה חיזק את הקשר והראה לאבי שאלה לאו דווקא המתנות היוקרתיות שעושות את הרושם הגדול ביותר – אלא התשומת לב האישית.En: It strengthened their bond and showed Avi that it's not necessarily the extravagant gifts that make the greatest impression – but the personal attention.He: אבי חזר למשרדו עם התחושה שהצליח.En: Avi returned to his office with the feeling of success.He: הוא למד שהשמחה האמיתית מגיעה מהקשרים האישיים והכנה, ושהוא מתחיל לפתח את הביטחון הדרוש בעבודתו.En: He learned that true joy comes from personal and sincere connections, and that he was beginning to develop the necessary confidence in his work. Vocabulary Words:bustling: הומהfestive: חגיגיתprevails: שוררתcostumes: תחפושותstruggling: נאבקimpress: להרשיםappropriate: הולמתelegant: אלגנטיbriefcase: תיק מסמכיםextravagant: יוקרתיותrelationships: מערכות יחסיםgenuinely: באמתpersonal: אישיתimportant: חשובהconfidence: ביטחוןhobbies: תחביביםhandwritten: כתובה בידsincere: כנהconnections: קשריםmoment: רגעexamine: לבחוןkitchenette: מטבחוןintentions: כוונהbond: קשרstruggling: נאבקmingle: מתמזגיםcritical: קריטיותdecision: החלטהassembled: התאספוattention: תשומת לבBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-hebrew--5818690/support.

With the rise of the social justice movement, the debate over if, when, and how brands should engage with politics has never been more relevant. In this episode, we sit down with Jeroen Reuven Bours, founder of Darling Agency in New York, to break down this complex and high-stakes topic. We explore: ✅ The pros and cons of brands getting involved in political discourse ✅ Real-world examples of brand activism—both successful and catastrophic ✅ How companies can navigate political engagement without alienating their audience ✅ Jeroen's expert take on when it makes sense for brands to take a stand

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Gemilut Chasadim is one of the mitzvot for which Hashem rewards us in both this world and the next. It is so precious to Hashem when we go out of our way to help others. The Chafetz Chaim writes in his sefer Ahavat Chesed that after 120 years, when a person stands in judgment before Hashem, he will see that most of the mitzvot he performed were not done with all the required halachic details. However, if he was a ba'al chesed in this world, Hashem will judge him with chesed as well. Even if he doesn't fully deserve it, his mitzvot will be accepted, and he will receive their full reward. Gemilut Chasadim is not only about giving money—it is about giving time and energy. Whenever we go out of our way to help someone, we should be mindful that we are fulfilling the mitzva of Gemilut Chasadim . And no matter what, we always gain from it. A man, whom we'll call Reuven, shared the following story: In 2013, Reuven was living in an apartment with about $7,000 in his bank account. One Sunday morning, he received a call from someone asking if he could help make a minyan for a person who needed to say Kaddish . At first, his yetzer hara tried to convince him otherwise. "It's raining outside, it's cold, I'm sure they'll find someone else." But he overcame the struggle and went to join the minyan . After tefillah , the man who had asked him to come thanked him and mentioned that he was getting involved in something called Bitcoin. Reuven had never heard of it before. The man encouraged him to buy one coin. At the time, the price was $50 per coin. Reuven listened to his advice and bought one. Very quickly, the price doubled to $100. Excited, Reuven called the man to thank him. The man told him, "Buy more. I'm certain it will keep going up." Following his advice, Reuven bought more coins—and as the price rose, he kept buying. Today, his Bitcoin holdings are worth millions, with each coin valued at around $100,000. Of course, in the Next World , his act of helping someone make a minyan will be worth infinitely more than millions of Bitcoins. But he is also happy to have seen a side benefit from the good deed he did. Sometimes we are asked to help others, and we don't think we can. But Hashem is interested in the effort , not just the results. If He wants the person to be helped, He will bless the efforts. A real estate developer, whom we'll call Shimon, shared his own experience: One day, he received a request from someone who needed an urgent appointment at the Cleveland Clinic. The waiting list for this particular appointment was extremely long. Shimon was very involved in helping people, but this time he felt he had no connections at the Cleveland Clinic. He initially told the person that he didn't think he could help. But after hanging up the phone, he told himself, "I have to at least try." He searched for a list of hospital contacts and decided to call the vice president. The secretary answered, and Shimon introduced himself. Thirty seconds later, the vice president was on the line. "Are you Shimon Cohen, the real estate developer?" the man asked. Shimon replied, "Yes." The vice president continued, "I've been on a waiting list to get a condo in one of your buildings in Florida. I heard there are only a couple of units left, and multiple people are trying to get the last one." Shimon told him, "Let me see what I can do for you." The vice president then asked why Shimon had called him. Shimon explained that he had a friend who urgently needed an appointment at the hospital. The vice president immediately replied, "Consider it done. You help me, and I'll help you." Afterward, Shimon reflected, "What were the odds that the one person I called would be someone who needed my help at that exact moment?" Because Shimon had a sincere desire to help, Hashem orchestrated the zechut for him to do so. Every effort we make to help others is precious to Hashem. And the more chesed we do, the more chesed Hashem grants us in return.