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Parshas Toldos (5766)
By Mordechai Dolinsky
This is the parsha of Yitzchok Avinu, the pillar of avoda, which in our generation is manifested in tefila. One of the main aspects of prayer is obsolete today which means we are missing one of the three pillars. Tefila is not confined to the three assigned prayers of shachris, mincha and maariv but a 24 hour access to Hashem; at any time we perceive a personal need or are aware of the needs of others, we could and must pray to Hashem. This mentality to pray to Hashem whenever the need arises is what we are lacking today and was always very much the way of life and mentality of Clal Yisroel. This was the main manifestation of tefila. These prayers should be expressed in our personal words and language including the “Shem”.
Have a wonderful Shabbos and good Chodesh.