That Olive Life

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Published Mar 5, 2025

Rabbi Shlomo Farhi

Just like an olive must be pressed to release its purest oil, we too must go through challenges to reveal our inner greatness.

Moshe Rabbeinu’s life was filled with difficulty, rejection, and struggle, yet he became the greatest leader in Jewish history. Why? Because Hashem doesn’t give greatness to those who avoid struggle—He forges it through the challenges we face.

Through Torah wisdom, real-life examples, and a touch of humor, Rabbi Farhi reveals that life’s pressures are not here to break us, but to make us shine.

Key Highlights:

- Why Is Moshe’s Name Missing in Tetzaveh? – A hidden message about true leadership and humility.
- The Olive Oil Analogy – Why pressure, difficulty, and struggle are actually gifts from Hashem to bring out our best.
- The Hardships of Moshe’s Life – From exile to rejection, to leading a nation that constantly questioned him—and yet, he never gave up.
- Why Do We Suffer? – A perspective shift: Instead of asking “Why is this happening to me?”, ask “How is this making me better?”
- Your Challenges Are Your Training Ground – Just like diamonds are formed under pressure, the most resilient and successful people are shaped by struggle.
- Choosing Your Own Growth – If we don’t push ourselves to grow, Hashem will find other ways to push us—better to choose our own challenges than wait for them to come.
- "Speak Now or Forever Hold Your Peace" – How to own your struggles before Hashem places challenges on your path for you.
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