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General Category => General Discussion => Topic started by: zachor_ve_kavod on May 03, 2009, 02:16:35 PM
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Today is my birthday. I am 36 years old today. This is the time of year when I typically take stock of my life, as many people do on their birthday. I think about what I have accomplished and what I have failed to accomplish. And in years past, I've typically made resolutions about various things I would like to improve over the next year.
There are usually mundane though worthy things that have been on my list (getting in better physicall shape, reading certain books, being a better father and husband).
This year, there is only one thing I want. I want to be a better Jew. That's it. I have not been a particularly observant Jew up until now, having been raised and immersed in a completely secular environment. But Rabbi Kahane (of blessed memory) has had a tremendous impact on my life, and I am convinced logically that of all the things I could be, being a good Jew is the best thing to be.
If you have a birthday wish for me, wish me success in my task of becoming a better Jew. That's the only thing I want.
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Happy birthday Zachor ve Kavod. I wish you success in becoming more observant. Find a Synagogue you like and go every week. Start out slowly.
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Mazal tov! :dance:
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Happy Birthday!!!! :dance:
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Happy Birthday! :celebrate: Best of luck in accomplishing your birthday wish!! :dance:
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^-^ Happy Birthday
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Happy Birthday, Achi! All the best! :celebrate:
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Blessed are all those who toil in learning Torah since Torah study is one of the pillars which holds this world up.
Pirkie Avot 6:1
1. The sages expounded in the language of the Mishnah (blessed is He who chose them and their learning):
Rabbi Meir would say: Whoever studies Torah for Torah's sake alone, merits many things; not only that, but [the creation of] the entire world is worthwhile for him alone. He is called friend, beloved, lover of G-d, lover of humanity, rejoicer of G-d, rejoicer of humanity. The Torah enclothes him with humility and awe; makes him fit to be righteous, pious, correct and faithful; distances him from sin and brings him close to merit. From him, people enjoy counsel and wisdom, understanding and power, as is stated (Proverbs 8:14): "Mine are counsel and wisdom, I am understanding, mine is power." The Torah grants him sovereignty, dominion, and jurisprudence. The Torah's secrets are revealed to him, and he becomes as an ever-increasing wellspring and as an unceasing river. He becomes modest, patient and forgiving of insults. The Torah uplifts him and makes him greater than all creations.
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Happy Birthday man. I hope this is your best so far!!!! :celebrate:
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Happy Birthday and many more to come!!!
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Happy birthday and good night from israel
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Happy Birthday!
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Happy Happy Birthday zachor_ve_kavod! You have already become a better Jew just by wanting to be one my friend! May you accomplish all you want in the coming years! :usa+israel:
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Thanks all. You are among the reasons that I am motivated to do my best.
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Happy belated birthday! I hope you find this year to be better than the ones before!
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Happy Birthday
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Happy Birthday Zachor.
(http://avronjudaic.com/images/300-514.jpg) Where love is, no room is too small. -The Talmud
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Happy Birthday Zachor_ve_kavod and may God grant you many more to come. Best wishes on your journey on becoming a better Jew. You're in the right place with JTF.