Our Sages taught, “When a righteous person [a tzaddik] resides in a certain place he is its glory, splendor and beauty. When he [the tzaddik] leaves that place the glory, splendor and beauty also depart.”
-Rashi on Gen 28:10
It is important to live in a lustrous environment. Many people choose homes in the country, others have penthouses, some prefer to overlook the shore. There is no shortage of beautiful options.
Perhaps the most often overlooked commodity is the composition of that community. Before choosing where to live consider the following:
- Is there a beit knesset, a shul, nearby?
- Are there programs of outreach offered by the community? (This is a good indicator of a right-minded, kind flock).
- Can you find a rav, a respected teacher, who enlightens the place?
Humans sanctify. We make places and things holy. Place yourself in an environment which allows you to grow. It ought to challenge you with new opportunities. How will you find such a place? Look for the lustrous marks of a tzaddik.
-Rashi on Gen 28:10
It is important to live in a lustrous environment. Many people choose homes in the country, others have penthouses, some prefer to overlook the shore. There is no shortage of beautiful options.
Perhaps the most often overlooked commodity is the composition of that community. Before choosing where to live consider the following:
- Is there a beit knesset, a shul, nearby?
- Are there programs of outreach offered by the community? (This is a good indicator of a right-minded, kind flock).
- Can you find a rav, a respected teacher, who enlightens the place?
Humans sanctify. We make places and things holy. Place yourself in an environment which allows you to grow. It ought to challenge you with new opportunities. How will you find such a place? Look for the lustrous marks of a tzaddik.
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