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Chutzpah


One of the signs cited by the Talmud as an indication of the imminent coming of the Messiah, is a generation notorious for its brazenness and audacity: "Chutzpah will increase... youths will shame their elders.. a son will disgrace his father, a daughter will rebel against her mother..."

Since these signs have all been fulfilled, and more then fulfilled, and still the redemption has not yet come, I suggest that we make positive use of the chutzpah with which our generation has been blessed. Let us boldly demand of G-d, in no uncertain terms, that since all deadlines for the redemption have come and gone, He is to immediately send the redeemer. G-d will certainly be pleased by our "audacity" and bring the long-awaited era of universal peace and divine perfection to the world.


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Posted: May 28, 2009
I agree with Jerry.
Posted By Anonymous

Posted: Apr 5, 2009
If you're a mother or father of a teen:
The Rebbe always emphasised the benefits of positivity rather than being negative in education. Teenagers blossom if they are loved unconditionally, praised and appreciated for their unique individuality. Parents know this on the rational level, but practically they do not behave likewise. In times of stress, anger and tiredness parents forget the daily emotional needs of their child and teenager. It's natural and they are not blamed.
Teenagers hate when their parents are too busy, but expect obedience. Hence Chutzpah. Teenagers hate doing chores if they know that mom will criticise every small detail. Hence Chutzpah. Teenagers detest when their parents pinpoint flaws in their child of which they themselves are guilty. Hence Chutzpah.
When you think about your child's chutzpah, think about your and your spouse's behaviour to your teenager first. Often, you can find the answer to your teenagers difficulty in your heart.
"kamayim hapanim el panim ken lev ha'adam le'adam" ("Like water reflects faces, so too, hearts of people").
Posted By Mrs. P. Levin

Posted: Mar 2, 2009
What is Demand?
You must understand "demand" in the context of the Rebbe's Torah Lecture where it was said. The Chofetz Chaim was quoted, who explains that halachically, if a day-worker, at the end of the day, doesn't demand his rightful wages, then the employer doesn't need to pay up immediately. Pay up he must, but not immediately--unless it was stipulated ahead of time, or "demanded" at the end of the workday.

Same with us. We've been working for G-d for a few thousand years. Moshiach's arrival is a foregone conclusion, it was promised. What's not known is the exact date of arrival...When we demand our "rightful wages" (i.e. the promised outcome of this work) , this is exactly what the Employer wishes. He WANTS to pay up immediately...but won't force us to accept the wages...only when we deeply ask for it ("demand") will we be vessels for the blessings of redemption.
Posted By Milky Way



 


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