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Back to SearchPain and Gain (5:27)
We believe in reward and punishment. We believe that the Almighty will dispense reward for those who do good and punishment for those whose actions thus warrant. How does the dispensement of reward a…
Published on 3 months, 1 week ago
The Comprehensive Wisdom (5:26)
The Torah is the Almighty’s wisdom. Just as the Almighty is infinite, His Torah is likewise infinite. In this remarkable Mishnah, we are trained to view Torah in its proper light. We learn about the …
Published on 3 months, 1 week ago
Designing The Ideal Life (5:25)
What does it take to live a great life? How would such a life be structured? This Mishnah is a masterclass in unpacking the subject. What you are about to enjoy is an exquisite array of insights and …
Published on 3 months, 1 week ago
High and Mighty (5:23-4)
What forces must we use to try to bring about our life mission? Our mandate is to fulfill the will of the Almighty. He expects great things of us and created us for that purpose. In this thrilling Mi…
Published on 3 months, 2 weeks ago
Abraham’s Academy (5:22)
The founder of our nation was Abraham our patriarch. He was a paragon of faith and kindness, and also exhibited every positive character trait. By contrast, Bilaam the sorcerer was the anti-Abraham. …
Published on 3 months, 2 weeks ago
Multi-Level-Marketing of Mitzvos (5:21)
Every mitzvah that we do benefits us for all eternity. Our Sages reveal to us that each Mitzvah creates an advocate who vigorously fights on our behalf and defends us in front of the Heavenly court. …
Published on 3 months, 2 weeks ago
How to Have a Good Argument (5:20)
Argumentation has become a lost art. Our society promotes uniformity and consensus, a monochromatic society where divergent ideas are shunned. This approach is antithetical to Torah. Our religion doe…
Published on 3 months, 3 weeks ago
Plummeting in Love (5:19)
Love is a fickle emotion. It is something that changes seemingly randomly. Why is love not fixed in place? What is the secret to enduring love? In this exquisite Mishnah we discover the inner working…
Published on 3 months, 3 weeks ago
How to Boost Your Intelligence (5:15-8)
There are different types of people in the world. Just as our faces are not identical, our perspectives and abilities and innate qualities differ. Regarding a host of things, our Sages tell us that t…
Published on 3 months, 3 weeks ago
Realms of Rage (5:14)
Anger is a sentiment that we all feel sometimes. What triggers our rage? What does our anger say about us? What is the connection between anger and faith? Why does the Talmud declare that getting ang…
Published on 3 months, 4 weeks ago