May 18, 2024; 10 Iyar, 5784 Sponsored anonymously L’Ilui Nishmas Sara Eidel Bas Mordechai
Quite often, we do not see the truth because we do not have the right perspective. If we change our “glasses” then we can see the truth more clearly. Rav Shlomo Kluger ZT”L (1785-1869), the Rebbe of the Beis HaLevi, was a strong advocate of eliminating negative perspectives and biases that could obscure the truth. This would include recognizing the truth and appreciating Hashem’s kindness. He once asked a question regarding the Beracha in Shmoneh Esreh, “Barech Aleinu”. In this Bracha, we ask Hashem to bless this year, “for the good”. This Beracha is well understood when it is said in Shmoneh Esreh throughout the year...