Say No to Schnitzel, Say Yes to Greatness

05/05/2025 3 min Temporada 8 Episodio 5
Say No to Schnitzel, Say Yes to Greatness

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The Rambam teaches us that true strength comes from self-control, especially at the dinner table. When we make healthy food choices and resist unhealthy temptations, we earn the prestigious title of "Gibor" (strong person).• Rambam's laws in Mishneh Torah identify certain unhealthy foods to avoid• A wise person restrains themselves and doesn't eat simply to satisfy cravings• Choosing healthy foods over unhealthy options earns you the title "Gibor"• Self-control is considered a "davartella" (wondrous act) in Jewish tradition• Reb Yerucham honored a man who lost weight as showing extraordinary discipline• Making good food choices forms the foundation of Jewish self-disciplineThink twice before ordering that triple-fried schnitzel and choose to live with self-control. Choose to be called a gibor by simply eating healthy.Support the showJoin The Motivation Congregation WhatsApp community for daily motivational Torah content!---------------- SUBSCRIBE to The Weekly Parsha for an insightful weekly talk on the week's Parsha. Listen on Spotify or 24six! Access all Torah talks and listen to featured episodes on our website, themotivationcongregation.org ----------------Questions or Comments? Please email me @ [email protected]