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Minute 900 / Make Someone Smile

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             Dad noticed that Jacob, his usually exuberant six-year-old son, was feeling a little down. He entered the boy’s room and called out, “Who wants ice cream?” The boy perked up—just a little—and gave his father a suspicious look.


“I’m going out to buy something from the hardware store, but I think I am going to stop at Sweet Treats Ice Cream Parlor on the way back.  I have a real craving for their delicious jumbo double-scoop sundae. Do you want to come?” inquired the caring parent.


“Okay,” replied the boy.


 On the way, the youngster sat quietly, looking out the rear passenger window of the SUV, daydreaming about which flavor he would choose from the many offerings available at Sweet Treats. Once inside, the choice was easy. The double-dip chocolate-covered twist dripped from the cone as Jacob licked quickly, trying to keep himself clean as he and his father returned to the car. Getting what he wanted made Jacob very happy.

Some people feel guilty about their desires. Truth is, if what they want is not “kosher,” they should suffer from guilt. But there are many

delights that G-d created in order to give pleasure to human beings and to make us happy. If our desires are reasonable and within the scope of things the Torah says we may want—then we should welcome them.


Think about Jacob and his dad. The father “created” a desire in order to bring a smile to his son’s face when he satisfied the craving. King David said, “You open your hand, and satisfy all living things their ratzon—with what they desire” (Tehillim 145:16). Hashem, in His kindness, created all of us with needs that He fills for us, generously, in order to make us happy.


In order to satisfy you and bring a smile to your face, Hashem created the desire. Accept His kindness with appreciation and joy.



DID YOU KNOW THAT
The Sefardic custom is to say one blessing for both the tefillin placed on the arm and also those placed on the head. The blessing is said sitting and the hand tefillin are put on also while sitting and then without interruption the head piece is placed in position. Ashkenazic customis to say two blessings one on the arm and the other on the head. Both are said standing and put on while standing. Every one should follow his custom.
Halachah Berurah, siman 25:45
 


CONSIDER THIS FOR A MINUTE


Taste Torah and you will see that it is sweet. (Based on Tehillim 34:9)



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