The word “Torah” means instruction or guidance. We refer to the Torah as “Toras Chayim” – Instructions for Living. So much of the Torah is wisdom for how to navigate our lives. We are living at time when there has been a shift in people’s focus from ‘We’ to ‘Me’. Of course, it is important to focus on the self. But for life to work, there has to be balance. When we are overly focused on me, myself and I, it becomes difficult to share the stage of life with others.
In this lecture, Rabbi Michael Skobac explores the Torah concept of ‘Vatranut’ – knowing when to yield in life. When to give in. When to realize that if we are overly focused on our rights and always being right, we may often win the battle but lose the war. Vatranut does not mean that we become doormats and allow everyone to walk all over us. But it is the art of knowing when to let things slide. Vatrunut is a valuable practice that can lead to a much more satisfying life and relationships.
Questions should be directed to RabbiSkobac@JewsForJudaism.ca
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1. Hebrew-Christian missionaries convert thousands of Jews worldwide every year
2. Destructive cults cause many Jews to abandon family, friends and careers
3. Eastern religions, Buddhism and Hinduism are spiritual choices for many Jews
4. Apathy and ignorance leave many Jews unaware, unaffiliated and assimilated
5. Intermarriage is exploding with a 75% rate in some North American cities
6. Anti-Israel BDS on campus inhibits Jewish students from standing up for Israel and Judaism
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