טו טבת

Hayom Yom

When Moshiach comes, even the lowest fallen sparks even those in animals will be elevated back to their pure, original state. Nothing that fell will stay fallen every spark returns to holiness ✨

And the deepest teaching 💎 the final sparks to be lifted… are the ones inside us ❤️

We are living in the time of Geulah 👣 the “footsteps of Moshiach.”

Not through human promises but by turning our hearts back to Hashem in our homes, choices, and inner work 💫

Sefer Hamitzvos

Firstborn son gets a double share of inheritance if dad dies.

יג טבת

Hayom Yom

Light ⭐ brings safety, warmth 🤍 and makes the darkness 🌑 feel less powerful. True light ✨ comes from authenticity, compassion, and lived experience. Sometimes we’re the lantern … sometimes we’re the one searching 🌑✨ both take courage 💪.

Sefer Hamitzvos

Lawsuits involve claims and counterclaims 📜💼 Be honest if you owe something .

יב טבת

Hayom Yom

Rebbe Rashab became gabai of the Chevra Kadisha (1887) and said a maamar on Simchat Torah “Ein HaShem ba bitrunya” Hashem doesn’t place a person in a situation they can’t handle.

He taught that even great intellect can mislead sometimes overthinking makes life bitter.

👣 In the era of Ikveta d’Mashicha footsteps of Mashiach the strongest path is simple, sincere faith.

💛 The goal is not to understand everything but to live with trust, humility, and wholehearted mitzvot.

Simplicity > over-analysis

Faith brings clarity 🌟

Do good with a whole heart ❤️

Sefer Hamitzvos

Lawsuits involve claims and counterclaims 📜💼 Be honest if you owe something .

יא טבת

Hayom Yom

Just like our bodies need clean air to live… our soul needs clean spiritual air the atmosphere we’re surrounded by.

When we’re around Torah, kindness, meaning, humility the neshama breathes easier and feels alive.

😶‍🌫️ But when life is full of pressure, noise, ego, comparison, distraction the inner weakens slowly, like polluted air.

Even a small moment of Torah changes the atmosphere

✨ saying a pasuk of Tehillim

✨ reviewing a Mishnah

✨ reviewing a line of Tanya

The space around us… breathes differently 💫

🌍 Words of Torah aren’t just learning

they are oxygen for the world 💨

Sefer Hamitzvos

Lawsuits involve claims and counterclaims 📜💼 Be honest if you owe something .

י טבת

Hayom Yom

Teshuva isn’t only for people who did something wrong it’s also about letting go of stubborn ego and “I’m always right.”

Sometimes the biggest barrier to truth isn’t failure it’s certainty and pride disguised as clarity.

Real holiness begins with humility choosing connection, listening, and openness over being right.

There is a deeper teshuva, softening the ego, making space for others, and letting something higher enter.

Spiritual maturity = less rigid “I,” more compassion, curiosity, and inner honesty.

Sefer Hamitzvos

Lawsuits involve claims and counterclaims 📜💼 Be honest if you owe something .

‎ט טבת

Hayom Yom

In Aleinu and Mussaf of Rosh Hashanah, we say the line “They bow to vanity and nothingness.”

We do NOT use the version that adds “and they pray…”

custom to spit slightly after saying it to show rejection of false worship and not benefit from those words. 😶‍💨🚫

Sefer Hamitzvos

Lawsuits involve claims and counterclaims 📜💼 Be honest if you owe something .

Tanya in short chapter 9 part one.

🧠 Divine Soul (mind ~ heart)

Lives mainly in the mind

Starts with thinking + awareness of Hashem

From there creates ❤️ love, 😊 joy, and 🙌 awe for G-d

💓 Animal Soul (heart ~ mind)

Lives mainly in the heart

Runs on impulse + emotions 😤😢😡

Feelings spread into the body and then influence thoughts

⚔️ The inner battle. Divine soul = thoughtful, values-driven

Animal soul = reactive, emotional 🔥

Before reacting, pause and ask

“Is this my emotional heart… or my mindful soul?” 🧘‍♀️✨

ח טבת

Hayom yom

Today’s hayom yom a reminder for us tefillah isn’t just reading words it’s connection, sincerity, and feeling.

When we slow down and think about what we’re saying, tefillah becomes personal a real conversation with Hashem.

Sefer Hamitzvos

If lending to a non-Jew not following Noahide Laws, charge interest Be fair though.

ו טבת

Hayom Yom

✨ “Know the G-d of those before you” learning isn’t just ideas in the mind, it’s meant to enter the heart and shape the way you live.❤️ Every level of Torah even the deepest understanding must become avoda inner work bringing you closer to Hashem in a real, felt way.

True wisdom refines the middos softens ego, grows patience, deepens compassion, and transforms character from the inside out.🔥 Avoda means attachment not just knowing about Hashem, but feeling connected, present, and inwardly aligned with Him.

🙏 The goal isn’t brilliance it’s becoming. Knowledge that turns into growth, sincerity, and a living bond with Hashem.

Sefer Hamitzvos

Don't take interest-based loans from a fellow Jew 💸🚫 You're responsible too, not just the lender 😊

ב טבת

Hayom Yom

The Greeks didn’t want to erase Judaism they wanted to redefine it. Torah without Hashem📘❌, values without a soul 🧠💔, mitzvot as culture instead of connection 🕯️➡️🎭.

That’s why it was really a war against Hashem Himself keeping the actions but cutting off the Source 🔥✂️.

Chanukah reminds us. Judaism isn’t just meaningful habits or tradition ❤️it’s a living relationship with Hashem 🤝✨. When we remember Who we’re doing it for, Torah comes alive 💡, mitzvot gain light ✨, and that flame can never be put out 🔥.

Sefer Hamitzvos

No bumping into someone's house to collect debt 💸🚫 Let the courts handle it 😊

Short bite of Torah from Rabbi Sacks

There’s a Talmud debate about chanukkah candles, can one candle light another without a shamash? 🕯️

Rav says no protecting your flame so it doesn’t weaken or lose light 🔥

Shmuel says yes lighting another candle never takes away from your own light ✨➡️✨The halachah follows Shmuel, because spiritual light works differently than physical things 💡The deeper message, sharing Torah, faith, or warmth doesn’t weaken you it makes more light 🕯️Chanukkah teaches us, don’t guard your flame in fear share it, and the light multiplies 🌍

א טבת

Hayom yom

When davening without a minyan, still say the opening and closing brachos of Hallel (even on half Hallel days).

In Yehaleluka, leave out the word “kl.”

Wear all tefillin during davening, then remove them before Musaf.

Learn the daily Torah lessons after all davening is finished

Sefer Hamitzvos

If a non-Jew owes you money and doesn't follow the Noahide Laws, you can demand repayment 💸😊

Short bite of Torah from Rabbi Sacks

Judaism has three candle moments,

Shabbat, Chanukah, and Havdalah each teaching a different kind of light.

🏠 Shabbat candles = inner light

Lit at home/ shalom bayit. Peace, warmth, family, and Hashem’s presence inside our personal world.

🌍 Chanukah candles = public light

Meant to be seen/sharing Jewish identity, courage, and faith openly. One small flame can inspire many.

🔥 Havdalah candle = joined light

Multiple wicks together/carrying the holiness of home into the outside world.

We need both

a peaceful home and the strength to shine in public.

Don’t fight darkness light a candle.

A little light pushes away a lot of darkness✨