Succession

Hi,

"When Rabbi Akiva died, Rebbe was born. When Rebbe died, Rav Yehudah was born. When Rav Yehudah died, Rava was born. Whn Rava died, Rav Ashi was born.

"This teaches you that a righteous person does not pass away until an equally righteous person has been created, as the verse says, 'And the Sun shone, and [only after there was a new Sun shining] the Sun set.'"

(Talmud, Kiddushin 72b)

[The idea is that Gd watches out for us, and does not leave us without resources.]

Have a great day,
Mordechai

Praying for this-worldly needs

Hi,

"When Rava saw Rav Hemnuna praying for an extended time, he declared, 'They abandon eternal life [of Torah study] and are instead involved in their temporary needs!'"

(Talmud, Shabbat 10a)

Have a great day,
Mordechai