For as many as are of the works of the Torah are under a curse; for it is written, “CURSED IS EVERYONE WHO DOES NOT ABIDE BY ALL THINGS WRITTEN IN THE BOOK OF THE TORAH, TO PERFORM THEM.” Now that no one is justified by the Torah before God is evident; for, “THE RIGHTEOUS …
Here are the notes from part 2 of my discussion on discipleship. The primary focus in this discussion was that in order to disciple others effectively, we must first become a good disciple ourselves. We can only transfer what we already possess. Right-click (pc) or Control-click (mac!) to download: Discipleship Notes – Part 2 »
Recently, I’ve been reading an teaching from Rabbi Joseph Telushkin’s book, A Code of Jewish Ethics (Volume 1) and came across a quote that says it all: “A person wants to become a scholar and a leader overnight, and to sleep that night as well.” Rabbi Yaizel of Navorodock
Moses received the Torah from Sinai and transmitted it to Joshua; Joshua to the elders; the elders to the prophets; and the prophets handed it down to the men of the Great Assembly. They said three things: Be deliberate in judgment, raise up many disciples, and make a fence around the Torah. —Avot 1:1 Therefore …
For a few weeks now, the topic of wisdom has been on my mind. I have a good friend whom I just started doing some “formal” mentoring (ie. meeting on a regular basis for this specific purpose), and one of his main goals in life is to attain wisdom. This is a very noble goal, …
