CM2 – Lesson 077a – Hefkeyr veNikhsey HaGer 4 – Para. 27-28a – Protectors of the Land, Avraham Avinu is the Father of Gerim (Converts to Judaism), How to Access Aitza Today

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Speaker: Rabbi Nasan Maimon.
00:00 – PARAGRAPH 27. Through digging wells the Avos (Patriarchs) accessed deep waters of emunah (faith in Hashem) and aitza (counsel/advice), allowing these blessings to flow into the world.
02:06 – PARAGRAPH 28. The bracha of “Ata Gibor” praises Hashem for His ability to bring the dead back to life.
*08:56 – The bracha of Mechayei Meysim (revives the dead) is related to the ability to control one’s thoughts. Practical advice on how to direct the mind according to intention.
17:57 – Ata Gibor – You [Hashem] are strong – gevurah (strength) is the ability to contain, restrict, enforce boundaries. That’s why this blessing is an aspect of controlling one’s thoughts.
28:52 – Mechayei Meysim is mentioned in this blessing five times, corresponding to the five senses.
30:19 – Rashi on Tehillim/Psalms 92:2 “VeAta Marom LeOlam…” explains that Hashem will always have the “upper hand” no matter who the adversary is.
33:48 – Aitzos Amitios (true words of counsel and guidance) are what’s most needed to rescue a person. The meaning of “Rav leHoshia” – “great to rescue”. Discussion about how to access advice and guidance from tzaddikim in our generation.