Values


Values

HeHaCham HaYomi (The Daily Sage) is an accessible Internet database of Israeli Sages from past generations. In this database, there are hundreds of sources from the writings of Sephardic and Mizrachi Sages. Each Sage has a page of learning which includes his life story, and selections from his writings on a number of subjects such as, “Love of Israel,” “Tzedakah and Healing,” “Torah Study,” “The Customs of Israel,” “Traditions of the Elders,” “The Redemption of Israel,” and “Israel’s Relations with its Neighbors,” which offer anchors for the perceptions of an open and inclusive Jewish identity, that integrates social values as a central aspect of tradition, and connects the assets of this heritage of the communities of Israel to the wider public in the State of Israel.
In each of the values ​​listed here, you can find the alphabetical list of the sages from whose words we were privileged to collect a passage related to this value.



Tzedakah and Hesed

The Sephardic Jewish sages wrote about acts of kindness, charity (tzedakah), caring for the poor and needy, giving, social responsibility, and social justice. We have gathered from their Torah a few words on these matters in order to increase justice and charity in the world.

Torah Study

The Sephardic Jewish sages studied and taught Torah, delving into all aspects of the Torah, in Midrash and Halacha. They knew that everyone had a part and believed that Derekh Eretz (common decency) preceded the Torah. We have gathered from the words of their Torah in order to learn and teach.

Love of Israel

The Sephardic Jewish sages taught us to love each person in Israel. They saw the good in everyone, and judged on merit. They increased peace in the world, distanced themselves from controversy and saw the virtue of each community. We have gathered from the words of their Torah in order to learn and teach.

Customs of Israel

The Sephardic Jewish sages preserved the customs of their communities and saw them as a literal mitzvah. They respected every custom their community held, even if they did not know its origin. We have gathered from the words of their Torah in order to become familiar with these customs and know their power.

Heritage of the Fathers

The Sephardic sages taught to respect the elders in their community, listen to their advice and uphold their traditions. They taught to honor your father and mother, to listen to their voices and learn from their teachings. We have gathered from the words of their Torah in order to increase respect for parents and elders.

Redemption of Israel

The Sephardic sages prayed for the return of the people of Israel to their land, promoted Aliyah to the land and settlement there for years. They believed that the settlement of the land depended on doing justice, loving Israel, and mutual cooperation. We have gathered from their Torah the words of the redemption of Israel.

Israel and the Nations

The Sephardic sages preserved the dignity of every person created in the image of God. They prayed for the peace and well being of the kingdom, showed kindness to their neighbors, and avoided harming the stranger or We have gathered from their Torah the ways of peace and concern for the stranger.


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"It is our custom to light a yahrzeit candle in honor of the memory of the Sages, as it is said: “the life breath of man is the lamp of the Lord” (Proverbs 20:27). And it is good to add from the light of the Torah to the light of the candle, as it is said “For the commandment is a lamp, the teaching is a light” (Proverbs 6:23). And it is good to increase the teaching of the Sage on the anniversary of his death, as Rabbi Yochanan based on the teachings of Rabbi Shimon Bar Yochai said, “Each scholar whose sayings are taught in this world, his lips speak from the grave (Bechorot 31B).”

“Even if all of the skies are a blank parchment, and all human beings are clerks, and all of the forests are quills, we would never be able to write down what our Sages have taught us. But even a few righteous are also good, and thanks to the sacred Torah and the teachings that Israel will learn in the Sage’s name on the anniversary of his death, the Holy One Blessed be He, will share our part with them, and we will never be ashamed because of our faith in the Holy One Blessed be He, and on his great benevolence and truth will we lean, for He hides his abundant goodness for those who are worthy and revere Him.”

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Rabbi Chananaia son of Akashia stated, God wanted to grant merits to Israel, therefore he gave them many laws and commandments as it states, "Because God wants righteousness he increased the amount of Torah and splendor." (Isaiah 42:21).