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Why there are halachos about having gratitude toward inanimate objects

Someone with self-respect cannot be enslaved

The effectiveness of any blessing depends on the spiritual level of the person giving it

He set up the world in a way that we can feel as if we are giving back to Him

“S o now, let Pharaoh seek out an understanding and wise man and appoint him over the land of Egypt.” (Bereishis 41:33) After Yosef interpreted Pharaoh’s dreams, he suggested Pharaoh hire a smart and wise manager to store food during the seven years of plenty. Why were these qualities Yosef’s criteria for the job? Wouldn’t

Better to channel a need for honor toward the shul