[Devorah Vidal]

Hi folks,

it’s been a while since I asked a question.

my ten and I read a likutei Halachot as a group together. the teaching is from the morning lesson

Likutei Halachot, Laws of the Synagogue, #1
The ascent of the soul and its completion is primarily when all the souls are integrated and become one, for then they rise to Kedusha [holiness], since the Kedusha is one. Therefore the prayer, which is regarded as the soul, depends primarily on the unity of the souls. Therefore before praying one must take upon oneself the “to do” commandment of “love your friend as yourself”, since it is possible to speak words of prayer only by peace, when one connects with all the souls of Israel. For this reason the prayer is mainly in public and not alone, so that each one is not separated by himself, which is the opposite of Kedusha. Rather we must be connected into a holy congregation and become one, and this the prayer in public.It’s from the Morning Lesson prep on March 16th

After reading this, we discussed together what we think it means.  This discussion began a chain of responses and questions.

when someone gives (bestows) something tangible to another person – for example, someine needs a ride somewhere because their car broke down and you give them a ride-

who are you bestowing to?

the creator?  the creature?  an aspect of yourself?  who?

someone said that we cannot really bestow to the creator. We don’t even have access to the creator.

When we talk about bestowing to the creator- what are we even talking about?  What can we bestow to the creator?

[Devorah Vidal]

is there an English translation available for the lyrics from Amit Shalev and Danny Weisserg’s song from last Sunday?

[Devorah Vidal]

Thank you Naomi – I’m watching it now.

I wish I would have understood that it was happening live in Petah Tikva last Sunday. I would have gone there in person if I had known.  But this recording is good. I really thank you for posting it

 

[Devorah Vidal]

Hi Friends and Instructors!

I wonder if someone with more experience that I could offer some suggestions in the way, perhaps, of examples of ways in which we in our groups of ten could/should be expressing our “Love of Friends”?

Since we are not behaving with our friends in the same ways we would with the “Civilian” population, I’m wondering how to express my love with the members in my group.

Could someone out there respond to this?

thank you in advance.

[Devorah Vidal]

I have the same question as Zorica-

Listed on the assignments is

Assignments

Try to get to 3 short weekly meetings 15-20min. Max. between our lessons. Decide what you are doing in the meetings, what is the goal, how do you get there. Tip: have the secretary arrange the meeting, bring the reading material, be aware of the time, remind the friends, etc. Rotate secretary weekly.
Read the article “What to look for in the assembly of friends”
Answer: Why do I need to love the friends even when it seems to me that certain friends hate me or talk badly about me?
Read Shamati 40
What do I do when I feel the left line growing in me? Give advices to each other.
Answer: Why is it important for me to try and apply what we learn between us, in the ten, between the lessons?
Watch the Global Gathering of Friends Sunday 18:45 IST. Bring your impressions to the lesson.

Watch the Global Gathering of Friends on Sunday – what is this and where is this??

[Devorah Vidal]

Hi Friends – One of the ways for me to connect with you all is the READ all the posts in this chat. It helps me to get to know you all better and to actually FEEL a connection to each of you who have posted.  I only just became aware of this section on the website – I have been missing a part of this puzzle and kinda feeling not connected.  Now I see why that was.

Looking forward to continuing this process with you all.

devorah

 

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