The Transformative Daf Rabbi Daniel Friedman

They say that a small hole in the body is a large hole in the soul. Today we learn why in our tradition our bodies are considered so holy.

When you make a spontaneous prayer, what’s the first thing you say to God? What’s your final thought? Today we learn that prayer has three integral elements: praise, ask, thanks.

How many shidduchim have you made? How many singles are on your list to assist right now? Today we learn the importance of getting involved in God’s primary occupation and the very first mitzvah to humankind.

Who should suffer more the righteous or the wicked? Should the righteous suffer on behalf of the wicked? Today we learn that the righteous view challenge and pain in this world as a privilege.

Have you ever lent out an item and received it back in poor condition? How bad was it? What did you say to the borrower? Today we learn that we must treat others’ property as well as our own, if not better.

What's the dollar value of a mitzvah? Which would you rather: a mitzvah or a diamond? Today we learn the value of diamonds in the World of Truth.