Toras Imecha: Recent Episodes
Rebecca Masinter
Torah inspiration and practical lessons for mothers in 3-4 minutes a day by Rebecca Masinter. Find more Toras Imecha content on www.torasimecha.com. Listen to audio messages on WhatsApp with this link: https://chat.whatsapp.com/JmNYPkAoLqxDXA0sxJhJRf Please send comments, questions, and feedback to RMasinter@gmail.com. Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/torasimecha/support
Rabbi Samson Raphael Hirsch on the vital importance of mothers who are necessary to build moral societies.
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The center point of the Torah reminds us why parents and teachers should encourage and honor our children's questions, whether or not we know the answers.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/torasimecha/support
Why do we celebrate the holiday marking Jewish unity on different days? Isn't that the exact opposite of national unity.... or maybe that's the whole point.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/torasimecha/support
Hashem affectionately called to Moshe before speaking with him because a loving relationship is at the foundation of teaching and guiding. We must connect before we direct.Good Shabbos!--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/torasimecha/support
How can we rejoice this year when Klal Yisrael is suffering? In reality, this is the specific year when we can achieve true simcha and teach our children the nature of simcha and how to achieve it.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/torasimecha/support
Are you parenting for yourself or for your children? Moshe models for us exemplary and selfless leadership and parenting.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/torasimecha/support
This week's Parshah is all about Jewish homes, the national Mishkan, and all of ours.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/torasimecha/support
Past challenges don't drag us down, they give us strength for the future.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/torasimecha/support
Our lunar calendar teaches us a fundamental lesson about renewal, time, and a growth mindset.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/torasimecha/support
Who would have guessed that restraining oneself from impulsive words is so difficult? Actually, we all can relate!--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/torasimecha/support
The need to belong is very significant. Parents play an important role in connecting their children to their extended family and history. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/torasimecha/support
Yaakov couldn't share details about the end of days with his children because we can't predict a person's future. Each one of us, and especially children, has the power to change our destiny.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/torasimecha/support
We can't always change our circumstances, but we can always change how we perceive them. This powerful lesson is modeled by Yosef, and important for all parents.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/torasimecha/support
Did Chanukah feel very busy and not spiritual enough for you? Don't despair! The beauty of Chanukah and women's connection to Chanukah lies in the normal busyness of our lives.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/torasimecha/support
We can achieve so much more than we give ourselves credit for. A message from the Parsha and Chanukah.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/torasimecha/support
A single act of self-sacrifice is amazing, but repeating it is incredible. This is the heroic quality parents exhibit daily.For the article on gratitude, visit www.mothersguidance.com. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/torasimecha/support
Unity is not born from conformity but through using our differences to build strong partnerships. This is necessary for marriage, families, communities, and nations, and what inspired me in the rally for Israel on November 14.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/torasimecha/support
There are two ways to influence others, inspiration or force. We prefer inspiration, but this parsha reminds us that reality often requires force.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/torasimecha/support
Thoughts on Noach and Avraham and what we can do right now.For the referenced article, visit:https://www.mothersguidance.com/post/how-to-live-in-times-like-this--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/torasimecha/support
We, as Jewish parents, have a responsibility to ensure that our children clearly know the truth about Israel. Our obligation is laid out in the first word of the Torah.For my Reflections on Israel article, visit www.mothersguidance.com. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/torasimecha/support
Here's how to ensure a joyous Sukkos for your family. Good Yom Tov!--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/torasimecha/support
We often misunderstand the judgment of Rosh Hashana. Far from a collective checklist, Yom HaDin is an intensely personal experience, with year-round impact for parents.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/torasimecha/support
As we head into Rosh Hashana, this Parshah teaches us that just as sins are inevitable, so is repentance. Growth is a process that requires mistakes and recovery. Our failures are stepping stones to teshuvah.
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A theme runs through this Parsha of blessings that will be showered on us when we recognize and acknowledge Hashem's gifts and the terrible consequences when we don't. Listen for lessons from Bikurim on how to develop gratitude. For more suggestions from the Parsha on how to raise grateful children, visit www.mothersguidance.com. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/torasimecha/support
Home should be a place of physical, emotional, spiritual, and psychological safety for all. Thriving With Teenagers registration is at www.mothersguidance.com. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/torasimecha/support
We tend to think we're more sophisticated and don't struggle with the challenges of ancient civilizations, but human nature is still around, and the prohibition of child sacrifice is relevant to each one of us.
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We must take responsibility for setting up boundaries to protect our children from negative influences even if it appears "mean" or "judgmental".
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In order to build a secure relationship with another, extend an invitation for them to depend on you. Dependence is an integral part of attachment. ⭐️ See Gifts of Dependence on www.mothersguidance.com.
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The pain of the ninth of Av doesn’t mark the destruction of our relationship with Hashem, rather its a reflection of that relationship. Our children will experience painful times 💔. We want to ensure they feel our love and commitment even on the worst days.
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Often, we speak even when we know that our words won't be heard. Moshe Rabeinu is a model for all parents and leaders in how to speak to be heard. For practical tools, visit https://www.mothersguidance.com/post/disciplining-with-wisdom.
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Words have power to create a new reality. How do we teach our children this value in a world where meaningless words are spewed constantly?
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Introducing Mother's Guidance at www.mothersguidance.com. Don't miss the free e-book download and webinar coupon code for Toras Imecha listeners!
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What can we learn from the shattering of the luchos, and what is the same fundamental message parents give children? No one is beyond hope. Anyone can turn their life around at any moment.
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Laws without logical explanations teach us that, ultimately, Hashem is our sole authority. Parents must similarly be the authoritative leader for their children.
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I just came back from spending three days alone with my siblings. Listen to my reflections on the experience and why I think it's relevant for all parents. For the webinar recording, visit www.torasimecha.com.
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Korach's challenge was a personal attack on Moshe and Aharon. Remarkably, they refused to accept it as such. Even when complaints seem personal, we can choose not to take them personally.
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One of the hardest things for a person to do is to stand against the tide and think or act differently than those around us. Yet it is a quality of extreme importance. At the end of the day, we have to stand firm and make decisions that are right for our families, no matter what others say or do
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The lengthy description of the nation's traveling and camping process highlights a powerful way we can learn to deal with life's uncertainties, feeling secure in the process.
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Parents have to become the role models we want our children to follow. They will copy what we do far more than what we say.
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Listen for a meaningful message inspired by the dedication of the altar. As parents, we want to help our children develop their potential and also keep them safe from dangers that threaten their potential.
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Hashem doesn't just give us the Torah, He also teaches us Torah. This message illustrates the importance of making our children empowered and active participants in their learning.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/torasimecha/support
A wilderness with no external stimulus gave us the ability to develop our internal souls and form a nation. Our children also need playtime free from external influences to allow them to make sense of themselves, explore and experiment, release emotions, and express their internal selves. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/torasimecha/support
Learn the timeless message of Sefiras HaOmer. We count days and mark progress, knowing that hard work doesn’t have an immediate payoff, but it does eventually yield significant and magnificent rewards.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/torasimecha/support
A baby starts out as so much a part of ourselves that it’s easy to continue to see our children as extensions of ourselves, when in reality, from the moment of birth they are beginning to separate and become their own person.What does this have to do with not placing a stumbling block before a blind person? Listen for five minutes of Parshah Parenting inspiration.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/torasimecha/support
Important reminder for busy mothers! Certain seasons of motherhood feel intensely physical, yet there is always an inherent and vital spiritual component to mothering. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/torasimecha/support
Do you feel like your children are overtired, oversugared, out of routine, and possibly losing it? Listen to this short message for a timely dose of parenting inspiration!--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/torasimecha/support
A constructive project builds the builders, and even more beautifully, unites them into a cohesive group. This was true of the people building the Mishkan, and it is true in our homes as well.--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/torasimecha/support
Purim marks a special partnership and the joy of collaborating to achieve success. This is the hallmark of the Purim story and also the nature of parenting. Let's tap into the power of the day!--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/torasimecha/support
A loving parent-child relationship is like the foundation for a skyscraper. It's necessary and the first priority, but leaving a foundation empty without building a magnificent edifice is a waste. Similarly, the laws of Mishpatim follow on the heels of Sinai, leaving us with a crucial parenting lesson.--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/torasimecha/support
One exciting sign of developing maturity in a young child is the capacity to feel two conflicting emotions at the same time, as demonstrated in this week's Torah portion.--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/torasimecha/support
Raising children is an act of faith, and it requires faith. Who knows this better than a woman? In this week's Parshah we see the relationship between women and Emunah already intrinsically connected at the time our nation began.--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/torasimecha/support
Listen to this message for an easy way to bring richness and meaning to your everyday life and mothering.--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/torasimecha/support
For the Jewish people, rituals aren't at the core of our religion. Our way of life encompasses every person at every time.--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/torasimecha/support
Why is the birthday of the trees in the middle of the winter? Discover the joy of the process instead of focusing on the final product.--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/torasimecha/support
Parenting lessons from the plagues!Sounds incongruous, but a fundamental message for mothers is hidden in the 10 makkos (plagues).--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/torasimecha/support
Introducing Mom2Mom - Souper Mom Program. This is a very special initiative as a zchus refuah shleimah for my sister Rena that I am so excited to share with you. Please participate and spread the word!--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/torasimecha/support
How did Hashem introduce Himself to Moshe and why does it matter to us? Parents' natural influence over their children is not inevitable and requires tremendous effort from us today. We need to rise to the position Hashem gave us and become the people our children follow.--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/torasimecha/support
What's the difference between saying and promising something? Which is more meaningful? Which implies and builds greater trust? The answer may not be what you expect, but Parshas Vayechi teaches this vital message for all parents and leaders.--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/torasimecha/support
The beginnings of exile and devastation are subtle and easily missed. The first step downward is when we lose touch with subtle truths and our own inner essence. Today is the day to restore our sensitivities, thereby reversing the process of destruction that began on this day.--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/torasimecha/support
Chanukah isn't about the accomplishments of the Chashmonaim, rather its about the missions they began. This is a message for all parents and educators on the importance of emphasizing the process over the product.--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/torasimecha/support
What was so wrong with hiding Dinah from Eisav? An intriguing message about the balance between protecting and stifling our children. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/torasimecha/support
Why did Yaakov dream of a ladder instead of a flight of stairs or a trail? The answer gets to the heart of how we want to live and how our children need us to live, with optimism. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/torasimecha/support
Whats the connection between women, Rosh Chodesh, and Chanukah? A message about the sanctity prevalent in our daily lives and homes.
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A message exploring the positive aspects of adolescents forging their own paths from Parshas Toldos.
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The challenge of motherhood is much more than to birth and raise pur children. It is to help identify the individuality of each child and raise them in the way uniquely suited to them, al pi dark.
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What is the best way to do chesed? Avraham models it for us in this Parshah, and mothers get to do these special chasadim every day!
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People go through very challenging situations in life, and often our children have to deal with very difficult nisyonos too. We can help them reframe life's challenges, to view them with a different perspective which inspires confidence and comfort instead of anxiety and trauma.
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A powerful message about the creative power of faith, which contributes to building the future we anticipate.
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Hashem's gift to us on Shmini Atzeres is the sure knowledge that He loves us and wants to be close to us. What a powerful message for parents to give their children as we wrap up the Tishrei holiday season.
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Sometimes children (and adults!) fear mistakes and think they've failed by stumbling, but the truth is very different. Hashem built teshuvah into the world because He created us with a drive to grow and achieve, which comes along with inevitable occasional mistakes. This is a powerful thought for us and our children to bear in mind as we prepare for Yom Kippur.
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Children need to see their parents as courageous leaders, filled with confidence. Their sense of security depends on us, not their external environment. Here is a call from the parshah for "chazak ve'ematz", be strong and courageous!
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A message for all of us at the cusp of a new year, reminding us to take time to process this momentous time with quietness and contemplation.
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Do you want to help your children develop an attitude of gratitude? Learn a simple technique from Parshas Ki Savo and the war of the Amalekim.
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I was honored to address the ladies of Ohr HaTorah shul in Silver Spring, Maryland in preparation for Rosh Hashana. They graciously allowed me to record the shiur to share with you. Join us as we explore the essence of Rosh Hashana and what it means for each of us personally.
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Contrary to a popular podcast host's opinion, I believe Parshas Shoftim requires parents to not worry about how their children will turn out, but rather do our best job each day while letting Hashem handle the outcome.
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Every choice matters, but no single decision defines us as we are always facing a new choice, and a new opportunity to get it right.
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In addition to enriching structured activities, our children need quiet, unscripted time to be. Emergent growth energy comes from rest. We have to safeguard the quiet in our children's lives.
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How can one word be used in three different contexts? This magnificent insight can change the way we view our children at their most frustrating times.
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Do we see each decision we make for our children in the context of a larger picture or do we parent without that vision and confidence? Parshas Maasei encourages us to aim for the first!
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The contrast between Moshe Rabeinu and Bilam highlights an important choice we have in our lives each day.
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Every person faces difficult parts of life, and parents often watch their children struggling with truly challenging situations. The gift of healing is described in Parshas Chukas and it's nothing short of a miracle.
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Parenting requires us to move out of the emotions of a challenging incident so we can effectively influence. This lesson comes straight from Parshas Korach.
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The building of the Mishkan demonstrates that becoming givers transforms people in wondrous ways.
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A profound parenting lesson from Parshas Vayakhel's gathering of the nation to hear instructions for the Miahkan.
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How do become equipped to parent our children? The same way Betzalel was able to build the Mishkan!
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Parents and teachers are tasked with the obligation and privilege to inspire our children and students until their flames burn independently.
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Real growth takes time, both in trees and people.
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This is an amazing idea that will change the way you see your children. You will become aware of many moments of inner strength they exhibit each day!
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Offering an invitation to depend, is the surest route to independence. Hashem doesn't send any of us alone on our life's missions, He is there alongside. We can do the same for our children. Please visit the Conversation page on www.torasimecha.com to read a beautiful quote on this topic.
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Why do we celebrate trees in the heart of winter? Why is Rosh Chodesh the day with the weakest moon? The Jewish attitude to growth focuses on the process of change, and everyone can participate.
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Times change and effective parents need to adapt to their children's world, just as Hashem did in this Parshah.
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One of my favorite medrashim that teaches us that Hashem created parents to be the ones their children respond to better than anyone else.
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Two prominent women, leaders of their generation, are introduced to us with pseudonyms, Shifra and Puah. Here is a profound lesson we can learn from them.
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Why does the book of our nationhood focus so much on families? This is a foundational idea of great importance to all of us, individually and collectively.
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Appreciating each child's uniqueness enhances family and communal unity.
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Seemingly imperceptible changes mark the beginning of large tragedies. Subtle threats have obvious impacts. This played out in our history and contunues in the world today.
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Strangely, Yaakov blessed his sons according to the blessings they already had. We would expect him to bless them in areas they weren't already blessed. This lesson applies to all children in all generations.
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The flip side of responsibility is clearly knowing what we are not responsible for. Parshas Vayigash teaches us both.
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Why did Yehudah switch attitudes while speaking to Yosef? The power of responsibility.
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An amazing insight into the seven good-looking cows. They looked good, because Paraoh felt good! This idea has very practical ramifications for mothers! Please visit www.torasimecha.com to download your Chanukah gift from the "Writings" section.
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The Chanukah miracle required significant and difficult human efforts because Chanukah is a celebration of our partnership with Hashem.
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Why was Yaakov punished for putting Dinah in a chest before meeting Eisav? A lesson for all parents on the yahrtzeit of my grandfather, Rabbi Avraham Hyam Lapin.
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Many of us have a natural tendency to limit ourselves and focus on what comes naturally. This Parsha reminds us to expand our possibilities and help our children do the same.
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Chinuch is the opposite of one size fits all! It is instead, a personalized, individualized approach to raising children.
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A lesson from the Parsha on the importance of a child feeling emotionally close to both parents together, as one.
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This Parsha gives us a perspective to understand and embrace the adolescent stage in our children.
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Why did Avraham only care about Rivka's middos, her character? Why wasn't her family background of idolatry a problem? What does is the lesson for parents today?
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How did Eliezer's request test Rivka's quality of chesed? How do parents use that same strength to give to their children in ways that are emotionally satisfying?
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What is the best way to do chesed? You'll be surprised to hear that it is what you do all the time!
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Hashem chose Avraham because he would teach his children to follow Hashem's ways. We see that Avraham did this both through direct instruction and personal example. Visit www.torasimecha.com to listen to or read previous year's messages on Vayeira!
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Avraham's children were blessed that they would be like stars, or was it a blessing that they would attempt impossible tasks like counting stars? Visit www.torasimecha.com to read previous year's Toras Imecha messages on the Parsha. Join the conversation with discussion questions!
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A lesson from Avraham's name and the Hebrew words for father and mother about what a parent's role is and some tips to get there.
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Why did the lion bite Noach when he was late with lunch? What does that have to do with parenting our children?
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Noach's model for parents is one of building a home insulated from the outside world. Before we interact with others, we need to know who we are apart from them. Creating that sheltered environment takes time and effort, but it's worth it!
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Teshuvah is in this world because we all need it as part of our process of growth. Mistakes are inevitable, teshuvah allows us to build from them and become greater.
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Why must we send away a mother bird and why are we promised a good life if we do so? This unique mitzvah emphasizes the nobility and primary importance of motherhood to each Jew.
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Moshe Rabeinu stresses the love between us and Hashem, because that is the foundation of our relationship. In fact, it's at the heart of every relationship, and one can only teach or guide within a loving relationship.
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Lilui nishmas, Esther bas Yaakov, whose yahrtzeit is the 10th of Av.
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Which is more important, the journey or the destination? The process or the product? The Torah's answer may surprise us.
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What can we learn from the fact that Bnai Yisrael's struggles in the desert were only in the first two years and last year of that period? Transitions are challenging for our children and even for the greatest generation.
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How could Bilaam not have heeded the supernatural message from his donkey? How are we all blinded by our person desires and motives, especially when it comes to our children? How can we move from blindness to open-mindedness?
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Miriam's death didn't affect the Jewish people until Hashem took away the water we had enjoyed in her merit. Too often, women's contributions aren't appreciated - here are two lessons we can learn from this story.
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Moshe told Hashem that he couldn't carry the burden of an entire nation alone because he wasn't their parent. What did he mean, and what does it tell us about parenthood?
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Unity stems from something much deeper than conformity of behavior, it relates to shared spiritual aspirations. The menorah reminds us that we, our children, and other Jews can have different spiritual paths, we are unified because of our shared commitment to Hashem and Torah regardless of superficial differences.
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A vessel overflowing with bracha is an ideal conduit to bring brachos to others. This Parsha reminds mothers to fill ourselves up so we can overflow goodness to our families.
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It seems to many mothers that we lived more spiritual lives before having children. After children, there is less time for solo study and prayer, but the Parshah teaches us that holiness is developed precisely amongst others, not in solitude.
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Pesach Packet is available at www.torasimecha.com. Click on the "Writings" tab, and then on "Pesach Packet".
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My birthday is on the same date as Rebbetzin Zahava Braunstein's yahrtzeit. She inspired many women to build Jewish homes and I want to share some of that with you today.
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Moshe Rabeinu teaches parents an important lesson in this Parshah - leaders need to understand why people do things wrong. We have to understand the motivations behind mistakes so we can help guide our children back.
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We create the simcha in Adar by choosing to be joyous. Purim is a celebration of finding simcha in imperfect situations. This is a powerful lesson for our children.
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The Mishkan attempted to replicate Jewish homes, and our homes attempt to replicate the Mishkan.
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Moshe Rabeinu was directed to explain the reasons behind the Mishpatim, and at the same time the Jewish people is expected to obey them simply because Hashem commanded us. Is this a contradiction or a beautiful balance we all strive for, both in our spiritual observance and our families?
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Judges must be careful not to influence other judge's opinions, or be influenced by them. Each one must vote according to his own view. How can parents help children learn to develop their voice, and make decisions that are true and right for them?
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The Jewish people reached the pinnacle of Emunah in this Parshah, and the women, together with Miriam, are singled out for their exceptional faith. What is Emunah and why is it special for women?
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The makkos were specific and targeted to explicit goals, not random punishments spewing forth. Parenting also is most effective when decisions are made with an eye to the goal rather than haphazardly.
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Hashem sent Moshe on a mission with the reminder that he isn't alone. That same message helps us as parents and is one we can give our children. The knowledge that one has unwavering love and support gives a person the strength to achieve independently.
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Why does the situation in Egypt deteriorate before it improves? A lesson for all time in the process of redemption.
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At the heart of the Jewish nation is the Jewish family, and at the core of the family is the Jewish woman.
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Sefer Braishis ends with the special relationship between Yaakov Avinu and his grandsons. What can parents do to strengthen the bond between children and their grandparents? Join the conversation at www.torasimecha.com!
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What is the tragedy of the Torah being translated?
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People need to be in a place of rest and safety to fully feel and process their emotions. This explains Yosef's copious tears when reuniting with Yaakov, and it also helps us understand why our kids sometimes fall apart only after the challenge ends!
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It is true that our actions are important and have consequences, and it is also true that Hashem alone determines outcomes and reality. As mothers, we have to know both of those truths and stay vividly aware of them.
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What does it mean when the Torah says that Yosef collected grain beyond a number? Could they really not count it? Here is a lesson on both the limits and transcendence of the human imagination.
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The eight days of Chanukah attune us to the miracles in our lives everyday.
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Why are the Torah's words for "and he mourned" and "and he was consoled" reflexive, (hispael form)? How can we assist our children to go through these important processes and emerge resilient?
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We can identify mistakes that contributed to mechiras Yosef, (even beyond the brothers' actions), but we don't see Yaakov or Yosef assuming any guilt or responsibility. On the contrary, it was Hashem who made it happen. A lesson for us perhaps?
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What can parents learn from Yaakov's delayed responses to his children? Why shouldn't we give our opinion right away?
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The only thing to fear is.... Yaakov Avenue is frightened in Vayishlach, yet his fear spurs him to action instead of despair. How can we channel fear productively for ourselves and our children?
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Yaakov met angels twice in this Parshah, but the impact of each meeting was different. Why were the angels so excited to see Yaakov at the end of the Parshah?
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What was so bad about Eisav rejecting the bechorah? Why is it problematic to scare kids with warnings of fire and brimstone?
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The differences between Yaakov and Eisav went beyond smooth vs hairy or their choices of activities. Their names reflect their contradictory world-views.
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What is the special link between women and Rosh Chodesh? How does it impact us today?
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Why did Avraham care more about his future daughter-in-law's middos than her fear of Heaven?
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This is one of my favorite Parshah parenting thoughts! Why is chesed we do at home for our family more special than what we do for others?
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Does parenting age us or keep us young? Learn the Torah perspective from Avraham.
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Why did Avraham choose to welcome strangers instead of conversing with Hashem? The same reason you and I make the same choice all the time!
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When will my actions reach the level of my Avos? Does that mean I need to try grand, lofty undertakings? The Alter of Slobodka answers us with a message especially pertinent to mothers.
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We are introduced to the word chinuch in conjunction with "those born into his household ". The two are inseparable as chinuch is best when begun at birth.
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When should we answer? When should we be quiet? Learn from Avraham the wisdom behind answering questions.
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Motherhood can be lonely as we each have to make unique decisions for our family. But we can learn and be strengthened from Avraham who stood alone, yet not truly alone.
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How did Noach and his wife manage to raise three sons worthy of surviving the Flood unlike every other parent in the world?
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Why do Chazal find fault with Noach's Emunah? How could his faith be lacking? Listen to learn how Emunah connects to childraising and actively brings the promise of the future to today.
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What does it take to adapt to a new world reality? How can we help ourselves and our children do so now?
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Sure we have setbacks and make mistakes, but our accomplishments are still Very Good. Let's not let our inevitable errors overshadow our successes.
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Standing Alone Before Hashem
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Why does Moshe introduce Yehoshua to his position with dire predictions? How do we approach tough times? How do we model "choosing life" for our children.
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Who benefits when small children are brought to Hakhel? Both the children and parents are impacted powerfully and positively. Here's how.
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If adults feel invisible behind masks, how do children feel? Moshe Rabeinu reminds us in this week's sedros to notice and address each person so they feel seen and valued.
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How can we develop gratitude in ourselves and our children? The Parshah teaches that the more we say thank you, the more grateful we feel!
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The Torah promises us rewards for refraining from doing evil - something we all can do the vast majority of the time. This style of setting up for success is important to offer our children too. (The Nurtured Heart approach by Howard Glasser)
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What feels right isn't always right and what feels holy isn't always holy. We need the mitzvos to influence us, our minds and emotions into people whose thoughts and feelings are correct.
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Fear of the unknown is natural, but the Torah gives us a direction to be wholehearted with Hashem instead of trying to foresee the future. Listen for a message on how to help our children experience less anxiety as they prepare to go start an unsettling school year.
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The importance of seeing where you want to go and then taking action to get there.
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A thought from this Parsha reminding us that we are handpicked to be the best possible mother to our children!
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When listing the non-kosher animals, the Torah starts by sharing their kosher qualities! Why? What can mother's learn from this?
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What differentiates the Mountain of Bracha and the Mountain of Klala? They share the same physical resources yet are astonishingly different. This message addresses how we can change our external situations into blessings for us.
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We are told to be like Hashem, and mothers do that every day. Let's not discount the little things we do as they are really the fulfillment of the mitzvah to walk in His ways.
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Explore the special role of parents in teaching children Torah.
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The Parsha calls to us to work on our internal personal spirituality. How can we share this value with our children?
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Why is love between Klal Yisroel and Hashem repeatedly emphasized in this Parsha? How does it parallel love between mothers and children?
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Two important perspectives on how our mesorah gets passed down the generations - both are integral to motherhood.
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We all see the same images, but the way our minds process what we see is totally unique. Mothers have the privilege and responsibility to see their children in ways no one else can. What will we do with that?
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Moshe describes the sin that led to Tisha B'av as a lack of Emunah, faith. Where does Emunah come from?
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We want to say no for all the right reasons, but Parshas Devarim reminds us when to say yes.
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Torah is just as relevant to our children today as it was to the generation hearing it from Moshe. How did Moshe give us the ability to live a Torah life in the 21st century?
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Why are we told not only of Bnai Yisroel's 42 campsites in the wilderness, but also of their journeys to and from each one? This Parsha reminds parents that journeys and processes are important, not only the outcomes.
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Why is the Kohein Gadol considered culpable to an extent in an inadvertent murder? The answer reminds parents we're not alone, we have a Partner who is waiting for us to ask for help.
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We know what our priorities are, but do we put them first?
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Parents don't always see the short term effects of their work. In this Parsha we see two examples of a parent's actions impacting generations, because parenting is forever!
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Today marks the shattering of the luchos after the greatest generation of all time fell to the lowest of lows. What lesson can we learn from this day and how can we share it with our children?
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What special quality did Moshe ask Hashem for the new leader of the Jewish people? The ability to understand and tolerate the different personalities, idiosyncrasies, and opinions of each person. Who else displays this quality? A mother!
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Pinchas acted alone, he didn't take his cue from anyone else. There are times, particularly when raising children, that we need to do the same.
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Bilaam was enraged when his loyal donkey suddenly refused to continue along the path. Yet the donkey rebuked him with a message that resonates for all of us in our daily interactions and certainly in our parenting.
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When we are deeply excited by something, we want to tell others all about it. What passions are we sharing with our kids? What do they see as being deeply meaningful in our lives?
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Korach and his followers felt they deserved more than they had, or as all kids cry, "it's not fair!". Moshe's response shows us how to help our kids and ourselves grow out of that immature and unhappy perspective.
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What can the Parsha teach us about life circumstances and world events that are not the way we want them? How can we and our children pivot from uncertainty to security?
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After Birkas Kohanim which culminate in a blessing for shalom, peace, the Torah describes the Chanukas HaMizbeyach. If we look closely we'll see deep lessons about shalom for ourselves and our families in this lengthy section of the Parsha.
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Why is Moshe credited with the building of the Mishkan? One doesn't have to do a job perfectly or completely for recognition, but rather with mesirus nefesh.
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We may be sitting in our own separate homes this Shavuos, but at heart we are all together, completely connected and one. Torah unifies us across the world and also through the generations. Happy Shavuos!
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What happened today? Why is there no Tachanun? Before giving us the Torah Hashem established a unique relationship with the Jewish people. The lesson from this day, Yom Habchira, impacts parents every day.
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A lesson from the Parsha and Yom Yerushalayim for parents about davening for our children and letting Hashem do His part for them.
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Nadav and Avihu died because they didn't have children? How would their choices have been different if they would have been parents? Learn how children help us become greater.
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Why wasn't Torah given in the beauty and comfort of Israel? What lessons can we draw from this idea to our lives today?
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Independence entails being being master of your own time. This is the revolutionary gift of the Moadim, Jewish holidays. And it's a valuable freedom to grant our kids.
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How can we move from momentary inspiration to lasting change?
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Viduy is an integral part of the Yom Kippur service. It's message to us is relevant as we choose what words to say and which worlds to build.
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Communication can yield connection and isolation. Are your kids talking to you every minute of the day? Here's an opportunity to reframe and appreciate the chatter because it is building closeness and relationship.
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Balancing school at home can be challenging. A timely reminder in the Parsha helps us evaluate our primary purpose and keep sight of the most important goals.
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The original Pesach required Jews to be in their homes, family by family before they merited redemption. The coming of Mashiach will also be preceded by strengthened families. Let's use our opportunity well!
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We will be the link that connects grandparents and great grandparents to our children this Pesach. Here's how. (Correction added - my grandmother's name is Bina Bayla bas Dov Beryl.)
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Everything feels new right now, but Parshas Vayikra reminds us of what's really important for us to renew and reenergize.
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We are living in very difficult times and we can't do it all. A thought on accepting our limits and being gentle with ourselves.
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The opening words of this Parsha teach parents how to discipline and yet still keep love and connection at the core of your relationship with your child.
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While many schools are closed and many mothers find themselves unexpectedly home with their children, I am sharing three ideas I find useful when I'm homeschooling my kids.
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Fear is contagious and was the impetus for the cheit ha'egel. Today, our children are exposed to a lot of fear as well. What can we do to help them?
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A lesson for all from Esther. When she was reminded of her role and potential destiny she became empowered and saved the Jewish people. We too have our roles and destinies and can learn to take action from Esther.
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The kohanim in the Mishkan were recreating the first Jewish homes, and we, in our homes, are doing the same thing. Let's turn drudgery into holiness!
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Are we happy when life goes our way or are we happy people? A lesson from Adar for ourselves and our children.
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Is it a mitzvah or a guarantee? What can we learn from Hashem's promise to us and how can we practically bring this message to our children?
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Yisro had seven names and seven daughters. What is the message for us?
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Only ten mitzvos out of 613 are on the luchos, why did 'honor your father and mother' make it in?
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Why celebrate the birthday of the trees in winter? The answer yields us an insight into us and our children.
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This Parsha has a theme running through it of Emunah. How does that faith impact parents?
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A lesson from the Chofetz Chaim on the joys of being mindful for ourselves and our children.
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Even though the facts remain the same, a new perspective changes our and our children's realities.
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How are we supposed to celebrate holidays? Friendsgiving or family time? A lesson from the Korban Pesach for families in all times.
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Sharing our values with our children leads to our own further inspiration and strengthened beliefs.
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Deep integrated learning occurs when we combine our actions with our teachings. Parents are the ones most able to give this to their children.
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Limits aren't stifling, they're empowering and necessary for a flourishing life.
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A child is designed to be particularly attuned to his parent's voice. This is a huge gift to parents which we want to use well and not squander.
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The Jewish nation rests on the individual family unit, which in turn rests on the woman of the home. Small actions build nations.
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Parents are the glue that connect siblings together. Take a look at parents and siblings in Vayechi.
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Spiritual loss and exile have left us without intuitive spiritual and emotional clarity. Our parenting challenges and confusion are part of the loss we mourn today.
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As mothers are spread ever more thinly who is taking responsibility for the children's needs? We need to say, "banai heim", they're my children and I will take responsibility.
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What I learned from starting this project and an idea for you!
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A novel look at why Yosef cried and Yaakov was dry-eyed at their reunion, yielding insight for parents.
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Nothing can thwart Hashem's Plan. Yosef's brothers learned this, the Greeks learned it, and we, mothers, need to learn it!
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Why does Paroh describe Yosef's skill as "listening to a dream"?
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What is the celebration of Chanukah all about? What is its message for parents?
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Yosef is described as a "na'ar". Does that mean a youth, or is there more for us to learn?
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It is easy for parents to hold multiple children to a standard set by one of them. Here's why that may be a problem.
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We can all listen to the same words and each hear something different. Two lessons from the Parsha for parents.
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A parenting lesson about waiting for the right moment by Task of.
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Yaakov worked hard to protect his children from the influence of Lavan and Eisav. Despite that, this Parsha is full of turbulent events. What can we learn?
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Yaakov's sons are called his brothers. What can we learn?
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Yitzchak Loved Eisav and Rivka loved Yaakov. Aside from the glaring issue of loving one child more than another, the two parents aren't united in their parenting attitudes. What can we learn from this?
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The Torah doesn't hide the mistakes of our Avos and Imahos from us, and in this Parsha we learn from a critical parenting mistake of Yitzchak and Rivka.
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Was Yitzchak deceived and manipulated by Eisav? Why did he love him and what is the lesson for us?
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An idea for handling teens who's words are mismatched with their actions.
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Who would guess how Abraham earned the title of Pursuer of Chesed? Understand why true chesed occurs within our families.
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See the contrasts between Hagar's mothering and Avraham and Sarah's. What can we take from this every day?
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What can we learn from the akeidah to make our children want to listen to us over and over? The key is relationship.
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Sarah was the first Jewish mother to put her foot down and say no, and today, we look again at why that is so important.
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A Rashi in this Parsha defines chinuch in a meaningful and relevant way for parents.
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Some people are on an upward course and others aren't, but our children definitely are! That is the important piece to focus on as we think about them.
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Who was Noach's offspring? Noach! Listen to what busy parents can learn from him.
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A chance to think about the shalom in our homes, because peace is great.
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Why did Kayin name his firstborn Chanoch? What is his message to parents?
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How does Chava's name reflect the deeper gift of life that women give to all?
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Moshe demonstrates a technique that effective parents use all the time.
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A lesson about parental guilt straight from the Parsha...
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A tip to combat anxiety in ourselves and our children in our Parsha!
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Teaching our children a lesson from the Parsha about focusing on oneself, not what others have or do.
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We are told to refrain from blood so that it will be good for us and our children. How does that work?
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We are children of Hashem, therefore we don't slash ourselves in mourning. What's the connection and how can we develop this in our families?
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A reminder of all mothers do in the ways of Hashem
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Moshe teaches us a vital truth about our relationships to Hashem, each other, and our children. Connection precedes direction!
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An important message in this week's Parsha for us and our kids.
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A timeless lesson for parents in shema.
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Moshe explained the Torah in 70 languages before we entered Israel. How is this a message to parents today?
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Moshe criticized Bnei Yisroel gently and in a way that protected our dignity. How can we bring this lesson into our homes?
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Reuvein and Gad asked Moshe a request, but Moshe taught them a lesson about the priority of family. We too need that reminder as our days rush by with many competing pulls.
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Our Parsha teaches us to appreciate and savor the process of growing and living, not just the end product. Enjoy each stage while we're in it instead of waiting for it to end.
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Even in counting the people, the Torah teaches us the importance of family.
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Hashem tells Moshe to tell Yehoshua two very different things about the Jewish nation before he becomes their leader. Which is it? How do they both impact our parenting?
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Jewish homes are called tents in this week's Parsha. What does that connote and how can we make our homes like tents?
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Some thoughts on the value of privacy and how to teach it to our children.
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Children understand Hashem through the way they relate to their parents.
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Why isn't Hashem angry at the manner in which Bnei Yisroel demanded water? Food for thought for parents!
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Parenting requires us to speak to and approach each child uniquely as they are in each moment instead of one size fits all.
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Resistance to authority and rebellion against leadership can be all too familiar to mothers. How can we learn to navigate these situations gracefully?
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There are two reminders in Parshas Korach that a parent's influence can span generations. We parent with the long term in mind.
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How can we help our children stay true to themselves when they are influenced by those closest to them, their siblings?
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Yehoshua received a bracha to assist him in standing apart from the majority viewpoint of the ten spies. Peer pressure is subtle and real and we can assist our children to recognize it and learn how to be true to themselves at all times.
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The way we perceive ourselves affects others' views of us too. However our children's self image is heavily influenced by how we see them and how they perceive we see them.
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Moshe couldn't care for the nation alone because he wasn't their parent. What does that mean for us, who are parents?
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Lessons from the Parsha on how to leave school for the year without fleeing.
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What was Manoach's parenting conundrum that compelled the angel to return and clarify his instructions to the parents of Shimshon?
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Why is each shevet's korbanos repeated over and over when they were identical? How can our parenting decisions look the same while in truth they are utterly unique?
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Shavuos may seem like the "easy" Yom Tov for the Jewish homemaker, but it's really quite intense! What else fits this model?
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There is a part of Torah that speaks to each person. We have a responsibility to help find and connect our children to the Torah that is theirs.
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This Parsha includes the tochacha, terrible curses that ate the result of us walking with Hashem with "keri". What is that and how can it apply to our families?
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What does the medrash teach us about walking in the ways of Hashem's laws and how can it help us juggle our many competing responsibilities?
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There is a mitzvah to not pain people with hurtful words and it applies to children as well. How can we apply this mitzvah in our roles as parents?
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It's easier to help someone before their challenge deteriorates, and it's also a mitzvah in this week's Parsha!
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Why is Shemitta linked to Har Sinai and how does the answer she'd light on our role as mothers?
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Pesach Sheini was taught to us through a group of men who yearned to do more. Do we desire and pursue growth? Do we inhibit or encourage our children's yearning to do more?
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Let's try to look at our children with the same wonder and joy as we did when we first beheld them.
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A thought from Tehilim to help us whether we're feeling stuck or harried.
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Why are we taught the mitzvah of educating our young children in the middle of the laws for kohanim? What lesson of chinuch can Shevet Levi teach us?
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Kedoshim asks of us even more than the 613 mitzvos. Too much? Or is aiming high and living with great expectations good for us?
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The mitzvah to be holy was given to the entire congregation together because we develop holiness while living amongst one another, not alone.
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Two pesukim in this Parsha give us insightful lessons of how to judge, and when necessary, rebuke, in a way that brings the other closer to us.
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The beauty and value of waiting and working for something is a message of Iyar and one we should share with our children.
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In order to affect change in others, we need to change ourselves first.
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"V'chai Bahem" means to use your life energy, and be moser nefesh for the mitzvos. We do this today by giving of our energy, time, and selves to our families.
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Timing is everything when it comes to correcting or directing our children.
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Before we rush away from Pesach back into our busy lives, let's take a few minutes to recognize our achievements over the last week.
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Good morning! I hope your Pesach prep is going smoothly.
I am delighted to tell you that there is a beautiful Toras Imecha Pesach booklet, (artfully designed by Shira Gryll), ready for your enjoyment over Yom Tov.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B_1lCtTYjxWcTGdJSkVFMDlMTXlkaGF0Z2pOTHhZRDhqdkpv/view?usp=drivesdk
Enjoy!
New thoughts are on hold until after Pesach. Have a great day!
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Hashem didn't only take us out of physical bondage, He freed us from spiritual mindsets of slavery. Attitudes are easy to pass on to future generations and difficult to change. What attitudes are we sharing with our children?
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What did Lavan do that was so terrible?
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Why did Hashem first speak to Moshe in his father's voice? What is the power in our voices as we speak to our children?
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Why aren't Yocheved and Miriam introduced with their proper names? What can we learn from that?
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Welcoming guests in your home over Yom Tov fosters connections between your children and other adults which can develop into meaningful, healthy relationships.
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In honor of the yahrtzeit of my grandmother, Bina Bayla bas Div Beryl, a look at the gifts of grandparents.
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Rosh Chodesh Nissan imbues us with hischadshus, enabling us to have a growth mindset.
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The hagadah is a Jewish manual for education, using many methods to touch our hearts.
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We and our children aren't similar to any one of the four sons, we are all made up of components of each of them. Let's stay away from limiting our family members by labeling them as one type or another.
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Just as we partner with Hashem in raising our children, we also need His help making Pesach.
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A lesson from Rebbetzin Zahava Braunstein on her yahrtzeit.
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Parenting inspiration and suggestions are valuable, but we also need to accept that even without them we are doing a wonderful and important job. The reality of life is that we have an infinite number of terrific things we could do, and a very finite reality of what we will do. And that is more than enough!
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Moshe listened and it was good in his eyes... Listening well is an accomplishment we can all strive for.
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What can we learn from the way Moshe taught the laws of kosher and non-kosher animals?
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Questioning and seeking is literally at the center of the Torah and it is also at the root of learning.
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Our unity is because of, not in spite of, our differences. We can embrace each child's uniqueness and allow their individuality to enhance our family unit.
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Chag Sameach! Purim can be too much (noise, sugar, freedom) for some kids, but we can still parent proactively on Purim and create limits and structures that allow our kids to thrive and really enjoy the day.
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The power of Taanis Esther lies in prayer, and recognizing Hashem's salvation in response to prayer.
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The exquisite sensitivity we can show our children by honoring their privacy...
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We all want our children to be happy, but chasing that goal won't work. We need to allow our children to feel all emotions including negative ones, and then they will also be able to feel joy.
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Our ability to memorize and retain information is slipping. How can we help strengthen our and our children's memory power?
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One of our roles is bringing peace, similar to the Korban Shelamim, by balancing everyone in the family and making sure everyone is getting what they need.
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Our children watch the sacrifices we make for Torah, and notice whether we're doing them wholeheartedly and with joy or begrudgingly and with complaints. Let's model joy!
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Expressing our warmth and delight in our child's existence and closeness is a great gift that gives them security and belonging on a deep level.
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Why did Hashem call to Moshe before every instruction? To connect with love. Doing the same with our children creates the conditions where they easily and naturally obey.
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Engaging the whole family in chesed, and looking for opportunities for children to do chesed, adds unity and love to the Jewish people.
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One suggestion to increase our joy, thereby lifting the mood of the whole family.
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Sefer Shmos carries the theme of the Jewish Home from beginning to end.
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Sometimes it may seem as if the woman of the house is accomplishing less than the others in her family, but really, all of their accomplishments belong to her too.
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Who actually assembled the Mishkan? Rashi shares that Moshe's efforts were important, but not tied to the results. In raising our children, we too, do our hishtadlus, but the results are independent of us.
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The Mishkan, and later the Mikdash, are central to Jewish identity, even today. What values are central to your family's identity and culture? What does it mean to your children to be a member of your family?
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In order to say yes to our priorities we have to learn to say no to other valuable goals and activities. How can we identify our priorities for today?
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The power and gift of renewal we've inherited gives us the strength to see potential and light in the midst of times of struggles.
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In both of the last two Parshiyos the women had the opportunity to donate their jewelry. They refrained last week and yet were the first to volunteer this week for the Mishkan. We have this strength from them of being able to do for the right cause, (mothering!), what we've never done before.
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Moshe shares with the entire nation a message of love and reconciliation as soon as possible. We can emulate him in reaffirming our love and relationship with our children soon after a distancing experience.
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In the midst of working through issues we don't always see Hashem's hand, but when we look back we can.
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Appreciating what we have while we have it... big things and small moments.
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Lessons from the Parsha in helping our children learn to accept limits and disappointing realities in ways that facilitate emotional health and growth.
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When scared or distressed we can choose to rush into hasty action, or to pause and practice patience as faith in action.
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Hashem describes His relationship to us identically when He is amongst us in the Mikdash, and when we have lost that privilege. Even in a state of punishment, we are connected. We offer the same assurance to our children. Even in times of punishment, our relationship is secure.
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We learn common courtesy from an unlikely place so we can behave with courtesy even in situations where it may seem unnecessary.... like with our children...
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A mother's love once imbued a robe with spirituality that transcended death.
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Olives yield oil under pressure, and children also need to develop resilience by being allowed to work through challenges.
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When we make an effort to inspire ourselves spiritually, we light a lamp that can burn for generations.
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We all need to feel like contributors of worth, and our children are no exception.
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The Mishkan replicated a Jewish home, and our Jewish homes replicate the Mishkan.
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What brings your family joy?
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Some thoughts on how to answer a sensitive child's questions about topics he isn't yet ready to handle.
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Building a mishkan and raising a child are both creating a container for Hashem's presence, and therefore must be done for the sake of Heaven.
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Parents sometimes feel alone as they try to do their best for their children, but Hashem is with those who are alone.
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Attempting to direct or instruct a child when that child is not in a positive relationship with his parent, feels like coercion or kidnapping, and isn't likely to succeed. We must first realign the relationship and then guide our child.
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Why should we acknowledge our children's good intentions even when they don't live up to them?
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Having a child is similar to our acceptance of the Torah - full commitment before knowing what we've undertaken!
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Sharing the reasoning behind some of our decisions as parents gives our children the tools to make decisions of their own.
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Each child brings out different qualities in a parent.
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Why were the women spoken to before the men and what are they supposed to teach? The answer can help us parent each day.
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A person's relationship with Hashem has its roots in his relationship as a baby with his parents.
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Caring for ourselves, getting help, and having the whole family contribute in the household is good for us and for everyone else too.
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Tu B'Shvat and chinuch both compel us to look far into the future.
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The miracle of mahn was a challenge in that it caused the Jewish nation to be completely dependent on Hashem each day. This dependence led to a deepening of our relationship and gave it the intensity to endure forever, which was the whole point. Attachment theorists also describe dependence leading to attachment in the parent-child relationship.
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Change is challenging. We can help ourselves and our children by creating reliable routines for them.
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The women singing shira after the splitting of the sea had envisioned a future redemption while still in Egypt.
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We fill our days with Torah and mitzvos, but in order to enjoy the flavor, we have to be mindful.
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How can I decrease conflict in my family?
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How can I help my children when they fight?
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A listener asked me to share something about me, so here it is!
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Jews of all ages are an integral part of Klal Yisroel, and each child is an integral part of the family.
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Hashem is always a partner with parents.
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Multiple times this Parsha directs us to teach our children about Hashem's miracles and greatness.
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How do you decide what to welcome into your home and what to keep out?
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Your children and their money.
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Latest episode of Toras Imecha
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The very first episode of Toras Imecha!
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