THE WORLD STANDS ON THREE PILLARS
Torah, worship and good deeds
(Pirke Avot 1:2)
Judaism is built on three pillars: Tzedaka, Tefillah and Torah – charity, prayer and learning – and you can enter that three-pillared doorway with the Daily Pledge, a commitment of just five minutes a day. Becoming closer to G-d sounds like a daunting goal, but you can embrace it in small steps by giving a few moments each day to making a charitable donation, saying the Shema and reading a short Torah lesson.
Tzedaka
Tzedaka
The Shema
that covers both of the major themes of prayer: praising G-d and asking for what we need.
The Shema
Torah
Torah
Spend 5 minutes each day embracing the three pillars of Judaism:
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Spend 5 minutes each day embracing the three pillars of Judaism:
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“He who sows (gives) Tzedaka has a reward of truth.” (Proverbs XI)
Tzedaka – doing an act of loving-kindness – is the number one action mitzvah. You can achieve it in an instant by depositing money into a donation box. It doesn’t matter how much charity you give, from a small coin on up; it matters that you open your hand. Taking philanthropic action benefits the recipient, but it benefits the giver more. You nourish your spirit when you start your day by doing something selfless for other people.
Donate every day in 2 simple steps
- Find a box to put money in every day (except Shabbat and Jewish holidays).
- Donate the money in the box every month or so.
Say every morning
Shema Yisrael Adonai Eloheinu Adonai Ehad.
Hear, O Israel, the LORD our G-d, the LORD is one. Amen.
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“Moses commanded the generations to recite the Shema…” (Deuteronomy 6:4)
Tefillah – After you’ve given your donation, say a prayer, the Shema, a blessing of affirmation and core belief. Tefillah is the number one emotional mitzvah because it enables you to reach into your heart to connect with the Divine. When you offer a prayer to the Almighty – even for the minute it takes to say the Shema and maybe a silent prayer of your own – your day is immeasurably strengthened.
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(Tanya ch 15, p 61)
Torah study – While this is the number one intellectual mitzvah, it doesn’t require being in a class, listening to a lecture or having advanced knowledge. Just read thoughtfully for a couple of minutes. Perhaps a one-page lesson can elevate and inspire your day. Now you’ve done something meaningful to empower your inner self.
Read one portion
every morning
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Daily Wisdom presents an original insight based on the Rebbe’s teachings to nourish and inspire the reader each day. In one year you will cover the Torah from beginning to end.