B"H
Iyar 20, 5771 * May 24, 2011
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Editor's Note:
Self-esteem.
It's a basic human need, vital for self-development. It provides us with a sense of competence and enables us to successfully deal with the challenges of our lives.
But what is self-esteem? And how can we acquire a healthy sense of self, independent of the values and judgments of those around us?
In this week's Torah portion, G‑d commands Moses and Aaron to count all the members of the Jewish people who go out to war. From the greatest to the lowliest, each individual is counted as no more, and no less, than one.
At some point in our lives, we may need to "wage war"—to battle against prevalent norms, or to fight to preserve our values. To stand tall in the face of overwhelming opposition, we need to foster within ourselves a sense of worth not founded on the opinions of others.
True inner confidence is born of the knowledge that we "count," that we are important, and that we have a unique and indispensable contribution to make in this world. G‑d, who is the essence of goodness, created us, and therefore we too have an inherent goodness.
This week, G‑d teaches us a fundamental lesson—you count and matter to Me!
Chana Weisberg,on behalf of the Chabad.org Editorial Team
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THIS WEEK'S FEATURES:
TO WARM YOUR HEART
An Angel in the Supermarket (By Anonymous)
Out of nowhere a well-dressed, kind-looking woman appeared. She smiled and said, "I can lend you the money, and you can pay me back at your convenience . . ."
>> http://link.Chabad.org/go.asp?li=35FE7C79546C52F83EFC38A942215422&ui=F8C16ABBBCDB72AD0024EE2F647D78D2
Illuminating a Jewish Nursing Home (By Miriam Duskis)
I felt physically enveloped in holiness as I watched each resident enter the room and step into a private place where soul meets Creator . . .
>> http://link.Chabad.org/go.asp?li=19300C86EF1147C660FAC1F17C21FBF3&ui=F8C16ABBBCDB72AD0024EE2F647D78D2
The Belated Dinner (By Yossy Gordon)
After waiting for what seems like an eternity, his wife places a plate before him. He takes a look, and all he sees is a hard-boiled egg and a potato!
>> http://link.Chabad.org/go.asp?li=7E01ECD893F8BB202C5D7359364A9F8F&ui=F8C16ABBBCDB72AD0024EE2F647D78D2
Higher Than Heaven (By Shula Bryski)
No task was beneath this great Torah scholar as he created a blazing fire in the fireplace, unpacked the
food from the sack and lovingly fed the children . . .
>> http://link.Chabad.org/go.asp?li=8911B8A021F92166519B6E4186CD8D18&ui=F8C16ABBBCDB72AD0024EE2F647D78D2
Being Jewish in Belarus (By Jessica Naiman)
For the family of four, being Jewish meant nothing but an endless stream of discrimination and anti-Semitism.
>> http://link.Chabad.org/go.asp?li=705DC8A68871BEA9044FE27E31E7CAF6&ui=F8C16ABBBCDB72AD0024EE2F647D78D2
The Baal Shem Tov's Lag BaOmer Parade (By Yerachmiel Tilles)
From their lookout, the Jews trembled in fear that the cruel Cossacks would decide to search the hills, and their hiding places would be discovered . . .
>> http://link.Chabad.org/go.asp?li=DEAACA0DC44186B1C1F0B8E58A86F01F&ui=F8C16ABBBCDB72AD0024EE2F647D78D2
LET'S GET PRACTICAL
Meditation's Hallway (By Tzvi Freeman)
Getting your head out of the street, and the street out of your head.
WATCH () >> http://link.Chabad.org/go.asp?li=709EE9F921A6C9D8527E815D6C8E7BF0&ui=F8C16ABBBCDB72AD0024EE2F647D78D2
Lag BaOmer Traditions and Customs (By Naftali Silberberg)
Bonfires, Jewish Unity parades, bows and arrows and more. Find out what is traditionally done on Lag BaOmer and why . . .
>> http://link.Chabad.org/go.asp?li=3684C30457761308F3B35BFC71B882E4&ui=F8C16ABBBCDB72AD0024EE2F647D78D2
Immersing Utensils
We don't usually think of the kitchen as a holy space. Yet eating, when done mindfully, is a holy act which renders all your cooking utensils divine instruments . . .
>> http://link.Chabad.org/go.asp?li=011E424A3F715DB483F470115C245551&ui=F8C16ABBBCDB72AD0024EE2F647D78D2
Do Jews Kneel in Prayer? (By Baruch S. Davidson)
I believe we are instructed not to kneel when we worship. Is this correct? If so, what is this instruction about?
>> http://link.Chabad.org/go.asp?li=CDEDFC2B59DBC584F1A17777F2670D52&ui=F8C16ABBBCDB72AD0024EE2F647D78D2
Pidyon Haben
We are commanded to "redeem" firstborn sons after they reach 30 days of age. What is the significance of this rite, and how is it done?
>> http://link.Chabad.org/go.asp?li=283ADF42393ED525162056032376799C&ui=F8C16ABBBCDB72AD0024EE2F647D78D2
LOOKING FORWARD
Living in the Future (By Yanki Tauber)
It's my favorite oxymoron: If one indeed lives in the future, it's not the future anymore, is it? And if one only <i>thinks</i> he's living in the future, then he's not really living there, is he?
>> http://link.Chabad.org/go.asp?li=A8CF850FD651400C4B2736F30FAF72B5&ui=F8C16ABBBCDB72AD0024EE2F647D78D2
Missing Jews (By Yossy Goldman)
Where have all the Jews gone? At 1.8 children per Jewish family, we aren't even replacing ourselves.
>> http://link.Chabad.org/go.asp?li=B65A6AB36821D173812B6111ABE90CB4&ui=F8C16ABBBCDB72AD0024EE2F647D78D2
Twilight's Ten Creations (Based on the teachings of the Lubavitcher Rebbe)
According to the Mishnah, "Ten things were created at twilight." What is twilight, and what is its significance?
>> http://link.Chabad.org/go.asp?li=E6967E6A1F2659EFD0609423E5C58B07&ui=F8C16ABBBCDB72AD0024EE2F647D78D2
VIDEO
The Power of the Individual (By Chana Weisberg)
How to tackle times of emotional or spiritual desolation.
WATCH (2:44) >> http://link.Chabad.org/go.asp?li=BEF6287086B5BEAA320C2A10772590D8&ui=F8C16ABBBCDB72AD0024EE2F647D78D2
Sandy Trails (Dovid Taub & Jonathan Goorvich)
Itche and Jono ride through the desert on goats. Why? Watch the video and find out . . .
WATCH (4:40) >> http://link.Chabad.org/go.asp?li=8F3EBADDABF65FD18C7BB79E25FD57B0&ui=F8C16ABBBCDB72AD0024EE2F647D78D2
Torah in the Desert (By Nissan Dovid Dubov)
The Torah was given to the Jewish people in the Sinai desert. Why did G-d choose such a desolate place to reveal this most precious gift?
WATCH (6:57) >> http://link.Chabad.org/go.asp?li=03F849BA04309FF6BF929DCDABF37990&ui=F8C16ABBBCDB72AD0024EE2F647D78D2
FOR YOUR SHABBAT TABLE
The Parshah in a Nutshell
Numbers in the Book of Numbers: 4 camps, 12 tribes, 273 surplus firstborn, 22,300 Levites, 603,550 Israelites—each of whom count . . .
>> http://link.Chabad.org/go.asp?li=A56925B82DF1C63E6A701EEFA109ECD6&ui=F8C16ABBBCDB72AD0024EE2F647D78D2
Numbers and Stars (By Tali Loewenthal)
To us on earth, the stars seem tiny and insignificant. Yet each is a powerful and unique force.
>> http://link.Chabad.org/go.asp?li=8E5BD8A241D1533F4E0CD87F78E7469C&ui=F8C16ABBBCDB72AD0024EE2F647D78D2
Don't Women Count? (By Chana Weisberg)
There are times when we must wage an external battle, and there are times when we must safeguard our internal treasures . . .
>> http://link.Chabad.org/go.asp?li=8B5C2220ADC3FEB3C19AA5BF243A4E1D&ui=F8C16ABBBCDB72AD0024EE2F647D78D2
Not Just a Number (By Mordechai Wollenberg)
A census is a "head-count." The greatest of the great and the smallest of the small all count as one person, no more, no less.
>> http://link.Chabad.org/go.asp?li=F4219B0887C27031F524A89EF8D6693F&ui=F8C16ABBBCDB72AD0024EE2F647D78D2
Expertise (By Elisha Greenbaum)
It may be tempting to claim a deferment from duty, but the truth is that when fighting G-d's fight, everyone is a professional soldier.
>> http://link.Chabad.org/go.asp?li=5153F388EBE6FF9A393392FA27785752&ui=F8C16ABBBCDB72AD0024EE2F647D78D2
Who Cares How Many Reubenites There Were! (By Menachem Posner)
Why the detailed counts of the Israelites? Who cares?
>> http://link.Chabad.org/go.asp?li=141208E5F9F5CFDC5DE8C5AF026506DE&ui=F8C16ABBBCDB72AD0024EE2F647D78D2
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