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Rabbi Yosef Tropper
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Name: Yosef Tropper
Email: yoseftropper@closetotorah.com
Site: http://www.closetotorah.com/
About: Born, raised and currently living in Baltimore, I am developing my skills as a Rabbinical counselor and leader, under the tutelage of great Torah leaders.
I studied in Eretz Yisrael for over five years at Yeshivas Toras Simcha and Mir and then at Ner Yisrael in Baltimore.
I am a Rebbe at the New Baltimore Yeshiva, a school geared towards maximizing the student's learning experience by providing small classes and interactive learning. I am also involved with outreach, mentoring and tutoring.
I am sincerely grateful to all of the inquisitive truth-seekers, whom I have the privilege of learning with, for challenging me to fulfill what we learn. Thank you for helping me develop and clarify many beautiful ideas which are ultimately published here.
I hope that you enjoy and I welcome your comments and questions.
May we all grow together!See Author's Posts (212)
July 6, 2009 - ט"ו תמוז ה' תשס"ט
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The word Emes (אמת Alef-Mem,Tuf) is Rashey Tayvos: א’שה מ’מון ת’ורה Eisha, Mamon, Torah (wife, money, Torah study). This is to hint that one’s true self comes out regarding these three things.
Indeed, Yaakov Aveinu who is the epitome of Emes (Titain Emes L’Yaakov) excelled specifically in these three departments. He studied Torah diligently, his entire life. He acted with utmost honesty in his monetary dealings with the crook Lavan. And he built Klal Yisrael through his beautiful Torah marriage. (See Sefer Egeres HaTiyul [Remez, Emes])
Indeed, the Gemara Eruvin (65b) tells us that: “a man is defined based on three things: His cup, wallet and anger”. This hints to these three things. His wallet is money. Anger is how he controls himself to be a patient husband. Wine refers to what excites him, which should be Torah!
May the Chosson and Kallah achieve true happiness!
Sheva Brachos Torah
