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Why the Shabbat is commonly Called Exceptionally Righteous Person ? - The Trugman

  Lamech gave birth to Parashat Noach and prophetically exclaimed: “This one will bring us rest from our work and from the toil of our hands, from the ground which God has cursed” (Genesis 5:29). The word “Noah” is related to the word “rest.” According to Rashi, man would now be able to more easily work the earth, which had been cursed since Adam ate from the Tree of Knowledge of Good and Evil. With Noah’s birth and Adam’s concurrent death, the curse that had been in effect during Adam’s lifetime, would be diminished, in effect, laid to rest. Furthermore, Noah reputedly invented the plow, making agriculture far easier. As a result of these two events, people had a sense of respite from their unproductive and backbreaking labor. Given the meaning of his name and the rest he brought mankind, it is no surprise that the  Zohar  links Noah to Shabbat, the day of rest ( Tikkunei Zohar  54a). In Kabbalah and Chassidut a  tzaddik , an exceptionally righteous person, is...

Read About the Rabbi Trugman – Ohr Chadash

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Rabbi Trugman believes in reading as it can enlighten people's minds with knowledge and ideas. From improving empathy and creativity to staving off dementia, reading has countless benefits. So do yourself a favor – pick up a book. For those of us who have spent many a day with our nose in a book, it's surprising that recent research shows that reading can be good for your mental health and interpersonal relationships. Here are some benefits of RabbiTrugman regarding reading and the science to prove them: Reading makes us more empathetic. Mirror neurons, neurons that fire in our brains when you act yourselves or see an action performed by someone else, were discovered in the mid-90s. Their discovery led to a better understanding of the neuroscience of empathy. One study found that literary fiction, which simulates your everyday life, increases your ability to feel empathy for others. Participants were given either literary fiction or nonfiction reading material, an...

Ohr Chadash Jewish Library for Jewish People

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                                                     Ohr Chadash Jewish Library   seek to disseminate, in a modern context, the illuminating light, storied traditions, and the spirituality of the Torah, which is at once practical and mystical, to all Jews and all peoples, irrespective of race, religion, and creed. Values Allow Linking: By improving students' communication skills, we want to help them form deeper bonds with their peers, their local communities, and the wider globe. To encourage individuals to broaden their minds and try new things by pointing them in the direction of Jewish teachings on spirituality and mysticism. by providing both intellectual and practical stimulation and movement, opening up new horizons in one's thinking and experience. Inspire happiness provides experiences that make others feel good and open their minds t...