Maran HaGard Lando delivered words of encouragement this evening (Thursday) at a prayer and awakening gathering at the Beit Hashem congregation in Bnei Brak.
""It is a time of trouble for Jacob, and from it we will be saved. The people of Israel are in a state of war, and the dangers are great. God will protect us. Praise be to God. We are privileged to see great miracles. The Holy One, blessed be He, saves us from their hands.".
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""We have gathered here in the 'Beit Hashem' community, which is a sign and example in the abundance of Torah and prayer throughout the year, and especially in the intervening seasons, to offer a prayer to the Creator of the world that He will have mercy and compassion on us, and to strengthen ourselves together in what is required of each and every one of us during these days.".
""According to the way of nature, there is no logic in being saved from so many cruel and dangerous enemies. There is no doubt that Torah is what protects and heals, and of course prayer to the Creator of the world, and faith in Hashem, blessed be He, who is merciful to all, who works for the good of all.".
The Rosh Yeshivah referred to the opening of the 'Bein HaZaman' days: "Now is the Bein HaZaman days, and a time of the hustle and bustle of Passover Eves, and it is a time of a certain laxity in Torah study, and especially when the young children are at home - there is great difficulty for many of the kollel Abrahim to find time to engage in Torah studies without any interruptions.
""But every Abrech needs to examine himself, and find a time when he can sit and study, and to speak out his sorrows, and it is very, very important that, God forbid, not even a single day goes by without studying Torah. The people of Israel need our Torah, much more than on normal days. But at the same time, one must be alert and attentive to the needs of the household and the difficulties of the household members, help as needed, and also take care of the little children, for they too are in an unusual and difficult situation, and they may have fears and concerns.".
The Rosh Yeshiva emphasized: "Everyone needs to create a good and pleasant atmosphere at home. You can say some wise words, even some jokes. You can also sing at home, and the main thing is to be patient and create a calm atmosphere. It is also very important to set a time to study with the children, so that they too will be constantly engaged in Torah study, and the Beit Rabban's Torah for Babies has many virtues, as is well known.".
Regarding yeshiva students, he said: "Yeshiva students are not burdened, and therefore they have a double duty to be immersed in Torah study, each in the study their heart desires, but at the same time they have the mitzvah of honoring their father and mother, and now are the days when they have the opportunity to fulfill this mitzvah, not to belittle it. Part of this mitzvah is to fulfill it with honor and joy. The things are understandable, and there is no need to prolong this.".
""We need many prayers from the depths of the heart, that the Creator, blessed be His name, may have mercy on us and save us from all decrees and from all our many enemies. To pray seriously, there are also prayer laws that must be observed. And now that they have instituted reciting a chapter of Psalms in public after every prayer, some see it as a heavy burden. It is forbidden to disregard this, not to say it casually, but to recite the Psalms with intention and seriousness and to beg from the depths of the heart that we may merit great mercy.".
""The duty is also to be careful and guard against all evil harm, and not to treat it with disdain or frivolity.".
""May God, the Blessed One, help us to be saved quickly, and to be able to study in peace and tranquility. And may it be pleasing to our Father in heaven that we may reach the festivals and customs that come to us in peace, rejoicing in the building of Your city and working in Your service, and may we eat there from the sacrifices and from the Passover lambs whose blood reaches the wall of Your altar for pleasure, and may we praise You with a new song for our redemption and the redemption of our souls. And let them say, Amen.".
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