Jerusalem Inspires Self-Improvement & Vision

As we prepare to celebrate Yom Yerushalayim next week, the day marking the reunification of Jerusalem in 1967, we reflect on the meaning of this holy city’s name. The name Jerusalem is a hybrid of two different approaches: Shalem, meaning complete or whole, and Yireh, meaning vision. These two names represent two different perspectives on what it means to live a Jewish life.

Shalem represents self-improvement while Yireh represents looking beyond oneself and making a positive impact on the world. Jerusalem is not just a physical place but a concept and mission statement for the Jewish people. It represents balancing self-improvement with a commitment to making the world a better place.

On Yom Yerushalayim, we celebrate not just the reunification of a city but the reawakening of a mission. We are reminded that Jerusalem is not just a place but a call to action. We are called upon to use our vision and our commitment to self-improvement to make a positive impact on the world around us.

Rabbi Shmulik Yeshayahu
Rabbi Shmulik Yeshayahu
Rabbi Shmuel Yeshayahu was born in Israel and received his rabbinic ordination from the Rabbinate of Israel. He is a Rabbi in Vancouver, BC. Since 2000 he has been providing mentoring, counseling, religious services, classes, and tutorials, as well as developing and leading Jewish programming for unaffiliated young adults. He is well known for his ability to make spirituality relevant to all people in all walks of life. You can follow him on Facebook @RabbiShmulikYeshayahu. Rabbi Shmuel Yeshayahu is the co-author of An MBA from Heaven.
Rabbi Shmulik Yeshayahu
Rabbi Shmulik Yeshayahu
Rabbi Shmuel Yeshayahu was born in Israel and received his rabbinic ordination from the Rabbinate of Israel. He is a Rabbi in Vancouver, BC. Since 2000 he has been providing mentoring, counseling, religious services, classes, and tutorials, as well as developing and leading Jewish programming for unaffiliated young adults. He is well known for his ability to make spirituality relevant to all people in all walks of life. You can follow him on Facebook @RabbiShmulikYeshayahu. Rabbi Shmuel Yeshayahu is the co-author of An MBA from Heaven.
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