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The Need for Speed
The Ben Ish Chai explains how Avraham Avinu was able to exhibit astounding alacrity when it came to doing mitzvos yet when he needed to deal with mundane matters he remained emotionally detached.
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Akeida & MarriageUndoubtedly, one of the most dramatic events in all of the Bible is the Akeida (binding of Yitzchak as a…
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The Need for SpeedThe Ben Ish Chai explains how Avraham Avinu was able to exhibit astounding alacrity when it came to doing mitzvos…
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Compassion for the Wicked?The Shem MiShmuel asks how Avraham could plead for mercy on behalf of the people of Sodom when they were…
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Two Lessons from Avraham on Dealing with People1. How do you become popular without selling out? How do you appeal to the masses without diluting your message?…