A Chain Reaction

Even in the deepest exile, the Jewish people did not lose their identity. By keeping Jewish names, they merited to be redeemed. Here is why living with a strong Jewish identity is so crucial. 

Abraham is the first Jew and known as the father of our nation ("our forefather Abraham", " Abraham our father", etc). How are these two ideas related? And how can we call someone from so far back in our history our father?

We often ask for what we need but we rarely ask what we are needed for. Self-transcendence is the key to happiness. Take the focus off the "I" and watch your life become enriched and happy in every way. Rabbi Greenberg and Rabbi Simon Jacobson share their experience with dealing with the unhappiest generation in history. 

Avoiding doing something wrong doesn't justify our existence, we have to do something right! It's incumbent upon all of us to not just be law-abiding citizens but to also contribute positivity to the world.

Don't be satisfied with the status quo. Continue adding more light to the world each day.  Happy Night #7!