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The Beis Medrash — medrash — Yisro 5784

Выпуск: The Beis Medrash — medrash — Yisro 5784. Темы: не определены автоматически. To sponsor a Dvar Torah, email thebeismedrash@gmail.com www.chwomenscircle.com/donate B”H BACK TO BASICS Yisro Rabbi Mordechai Lipskier “Rosh Yeshivah,” the distraught father began, “my son really needs a talking-to regarding his kibbud av va’eim.” The next day, the Rosh Yeshivah called the bachur to set up a time to learn together. “How about if we learn some halachah from the section of yoreh de’ah?” “Which specific halachos does the Rosh Yeshivah have in mind?” “I was thinking that we should learn the halachos of kibud av va’em.” Visibly disappointed, the bachur respectfully responded, “I was hoping that we could learn something that’s relevant these days.” The fifth of the aseres hadibros is, “Honor your father and your mother.” In today’s society there are those who would rather read this as, “Honor your parents with the blame for all your issues.” But baruch Hashem we have a Torah to keep our heads clear. The Rebbe replied (free translation): “Even if your mother’s relationship with you isn’t as it should be, you should reflect on the great deal of pain parents endure in raising children, beginning from childbirth, then caring for them, etc. You are less likely to get into arguments in public, and this can help you and your parents become accustomed to having peaceful times together.” 1 The Torah doesn’t command us to honor the perfect parents. To receive weekly divrei Torah by Rabbi Lipskier, subscribe to our WhatsApp group by saving 347-620-2063 to your contacts and then WhatsApping the word "Subscribe." 1 Igros Kodesh vol 9, pg. After reflecting on this it becomes easier for children to be maavir al middoseihem (more forgiving) and restrain their feelings towards the faults they find in their parents. “However, given the fact that we can’t always have our minds control our hearts, it would be a good idea to have other people present when you visit your parents. The Rebbe showed this woman that sometimes we need to be creative and practical in finding ways of fulfilling this mitzvah even when it’s difficult. A woman wrote to the Rebbe complaining about the strained relationship with her mother, apparently justifying her disrespect for her mother. 320 2 In extreme cases of abuse or the like, R”l, one should seek the guidance of a competent rav who will guide them in th

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The Beis Medrash

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