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The Beautiful Bride


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A distraught young woman came to Rabbi Israel, the Maggid of Kozhnitz. "Rebbe, help me," she said. "My husband has deserted me!"

"Why did he leave you?" asked Rabbi Israel.

"He says that I'm ugly," said the woman.

"And what do you say to that?" asked Rabbi Israel.

"Rebbe!" cried the woman. "Under the wedding canopy I was beautiful in his eyes. Suddenly I'm ugly?"

Rabbi Israel lifted his eyes to the heavens: "Master of the Universe! When you wed us at Mount Sinai we were beautiful in Your eyes. So what happened? Why have You turned Your face from us?"
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Posted: Oct 21, 2010
Keep your love alive
The story in itself suggests she nagged or belittled her husband. That would make her ugly in his view.

Even when you see the horrible flaws in the people you love, don't say hurtful things. Hold your tongue! It's very hard; but it's worth it.

Keep looking at the good qualities of your spouse, child, in-laws. Tell yourself they don't do these things to intentionally hurt you.

People see things differently. Be tolerant! And you can keep your love shiny and new.
Posted By Rochel Leah, Natick, MA/USA

Posted: Oct 18, 2010
If there was ever a time for the renewal of the vows in this relationship, the time is NOW! We cannot wait even one moment longer!
Posted By rivka, ny



 


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