“Yitzchak and Rivka prayed BECAUSE she was barren.” [1] But we have been taught that it forbidden to pray for a miracle? [2]
Furthermore, as a result of their prayers “she conceived” [1]. But, as we have been taught, a person is not allowed to benefit from a sin [3], nor from a miracle [4], so how could they have benefitted from their forbidden prayer which caused a miracle?
R’ Simcha Bunim of Peshischa asked his Rabbi, R’ Yaakov Yitzchak, the ‘Chozeh (Seer) of Lublin’ what to expect the coming year. The Chozeh told him that he sensed that it would be difficult for him and that he was destined to lose all his wealth. At the time R’ Simcha Bunim was indeed wealthy and so this news was devastating for him. Indeed his wife and children became ill and all his savings were spent on medical care. Penniless he journeyed to Warsaw in order to raise some funds, but he was unsuccessful, and after a few weeks the innkeeper demanded his rent, but he simply did not have the means to pay. At a loss what to do, he prayed for help.
A short while later a messenger arrived. A wealthy widow had recently inherited a large amount of money and hearing that R’ Simcha Bunim was in town she offered him a chance to join her in an investment opportunity, additionally paying him generously for his guidance and advice. By the time he left the town his wealth had been restored.
Upon returning to Lublin he went to the Chozeh to share the story with him. But then he expressed his curiosity why the Chozeh had predicted such a challenging year for him if the reality was that in the end it all worked out quite well.
The Chozeh asked him about his prayers before the messenger arrived and R’ Simcha Bunim replied that he had prayed like never before.
“Well,” replied the Chozeh, “THAT we never spoke about!”
Miracles cannot be expected through regular prayer – it is even forbidden to request such. But real serious prayer is different – that we never spoke about! [5]
Have a miraculous Shabbos,
Dan.
Additional sources:
Story: Touched by the Parasha 1, p. 78
[1] Bereishis 25:21 [2] Brachos 60a [3] Yevamos 92b [4] Taanis 24b [5] See also Shabbos 63a in conjunction with Maharal, Chiddushei Agados (there)
There are various approaches given to resolve the proposed questions. The intention of the above approach is solely to highlight the power of prayer rather than breach any transgressions. For all intents and purposes praying for a miracle is ultimately forbidden. If a person is still in doubt, they should first consult an Orthodox Rabbi.
“Yitzchak and Rivka prayed BECAUSE she was barren.” [1] But we have been taught that it forbidden to pray for a miracle? [2]
Furthermore, as a result of their prayers “she conceived” [1]. But, as we have been taught, a person is not allowed to benefit from a sin [3], nor from a miracle [4], so how could they have benefitted from their forbidden prayer which caused a miracle?
R’ Simcha Bunim of Peshischa asked his Rabbi, R’ Yaakov Yitzchak, the ‘Chozeh (Seer) of Lublin’ what to expect the coming year. The Chozeh told him that he sensed that it would be difficult for him and that he was destined to lose all his wealth. At the time R’ Simcha Bunim was indeed wealthy and so this news was devastating for him. Indeed his wife and children became ill and all his savings were spent on medical care. Penniless he journeyed to Warsaw in order to raise some funds, but he was unsuccessful, and after a few weeks the innkeeper demanded his rent, but he simply did not have the means to pay. At a loss what to do, he prayed for help.
A short while later a messenger arrived. A wealthy widow had recently inherited a large amount of money and hearing that R’ Simcha Bunim was in town she offered him a chance to join her in an investment opportunity, additionally paying him generously for his guidance and advice. By the time he left the town his wealth had been restored.
Upon returning to Lublin he went to the Chozeh to share the story with him. But then he expressed his curiosity why the Chozeh had predicted such a challenging year for him if the reality was that in the end it all worked out quite well.
The Chozeh asked him about his prayers before the messenger arrived and R’ Simcha Bunim replied that he had prayed like never before.
“Well,” replied the Chozeh, “THAT we never spoke about!”
Miracles cannot be expected through regular prayer – it is even forbidden to request such. But real serious prayer is different – that we never spoke about! [5]
Have a miraculous Shabbos,
Dan.
Additional sources:
Story: Touched by the Parasha 1, p. 78
[1] Bereishis 25:21 [2] Brachos 60a [3] Yevamos 92b [4] Taanis 24b [5] See also Shabbos 63a in conjunction with Maharal, Chiddushei Agados (there)
There are various approaches given to resolve the proposed questions. The intention of the above approach is solely to highlight the power of prayer rather than breach any transgressions. For all intents and purposes praying for a miracle is ultimately forbidden. If a person is still in doubt, they should first consult an Orthodox Rabbi.
“Yitzchak and Rivka prayed BECAUSE she was barren.” [1] But we have been taught that it forbidden to pray for a miracle? [2]
Furthermore, as a result of their prayers “she conceived” [1]. But, as we have been taught, a person is not allowed to benefit from a sin [3], nor from a miracle [4], so how could they have benefitted from their forbidden prayer which caused a miracle?
R’ Simcha Bunim of Peshischa asked his Rabbi, R’ Yaakov Yitzchak, the ‘Chozeh (Seer) of Lublin’ what to expect the coming year. The Chozeh told him that he sensed that it would be difficult for him and that he was destined to lose all his wealth. At the time R’ Simcha Bunim was indeed wealthy and so this news was devastating for him. Indeed his wife and children became ill and all his savings were spent on medical care. Penniless he journeyed to Warsaw in order to raise some funds, but he was unsuccessful, and after a few weeks the innkeeper demanded his rent, but he simply did not have the means to pay. At a loss what to do, he prayed for help.
A short while later a messenger arrived. A wealthy widow had recently inherited a large amount of money and hearing that R’ Simcha Bunim was in town she offered him a chance to join her in an investment opportunity, additionally paying him generously for his guidance and advice. By the time he left the town his wealth had been restored.
Upon returning to Lublin he went to the Chozeh to share the story with him. But then he expressed his curiosity why the Chozeh had predicted such a challenging year for him if the reality was that in the end it all worked out quite well.
The Chozeh asked him about his prayers before the messenger arrived and R’ Simcha Bunim replied that he had prayed like never before.
“Well,” replied the Chozeh, “THAT we never spoke about!”
Miracles cannot be expected through regular prayer – it is even forbidden to request such. But real serious prayer is different – that we never spoke about! [5]
Have a miraculous Shabbos,
Dan.
Additional sources:
Story: Touched by the Parasha 1, p. 78
[1] Bereishis 25:21 [2] Brachos 60a [3] Yevamos 92b [4] Taanis 24b [5] See also Shabbos 63a in conjunction with Maharal, Chiddushei Agados (there)
There are various approaches given to resolve the proposed questions. The intention of the above approach is solely to highlight the power of prayer rather than breach any transgressions. For all intents and purposes praying for a miracle is ultimately forbidden. If a person is still in doubt, they should first consult an Orthodox Rabbi.
“Yitzchak and Rivka prayed BECAUSE she was barren.” [1] But we have been taught that it forbidden to pray for a miracle? [2]
Furthermore, as a result of their prayers “she conceived” [1]. But, as we have been taught, a person is not allowed to benefit from a sin [3], nor from a miracle [4], so how could they have benefitted from their forbidden prayer which caused a miracle?
R’ Simcha Bunim of Peshischa asked his Rabbi, R’ Yaakov Yitzchak, the ‘Chozeh (Seer) of Lublin’ what to expect the coming year. The Chozeh told him that he sensed that it would be difficult for him and that he was destined to lose all his wealth. At the time R’ Simcha Bunim was indeed wealthy and so this news was devastating for him. Indeed his wife and children became ill and all his savings were spent on medical care. Penniless he journeyed to Warsaw in order to raise some funds, but he was unsuccessful, and after a few weeks the innkeeper demanded his rent, but he simply did not have the means to pay. At a loss what to do, he prayed for help.
A short while later a messenger arrived. A wealthy widow had recently inherited a large amount of money and hearing that R’ Simcha Bunim was in town she offered him a chance to join her in an investment opportunity, additionally paying him generously for his guidance and advice. By the time he left the town his wealth had been restored.
Upon returning to Lublin he went to the Chozeh to share the story with him. But then he expressed his curiosity why the Chozeh had predicted such a challenging year for him if the reality was that in the end it all worked out quite well.
The Chozeh asked him about his prayers before the messenger arrived and R’ Simcha Bunim replied that he had prayed like never before.
“Well,” replied the Chozeh, “THAT we never spoke about!”
Miracles cannot be expected through regular prayer – it is even forbidden to request such. But real serious prayer is different – that we never spoke about! [5]
Have a miraculous Shabbos,
Dan.
Additional sources:
Story: Touched by the Parasha 1, p. 78
[1] Bereishis 25:21 [2] Brachos 60a [3] Yevamos 92b [4] Taanis 24b [5] See also Shabbos 63a in conjunction with Maharal, Chiddushei Agados (there)
There are various approaches given to resolve the proposed questions. The intention of the above approach is solely to highlight the power of prayer rather than breach any transgressions. For all intents and purposes praying for a miracle is ultimately forbidden. If a person is still in doubt, they should first consult an Orthodox Rabbi.
“Yitzchak and Rivka prayed BECAUSE she was barren.” [1] But we have been taught that it forbidden to pray for a miracle? [2]
Furthermore, as a result of their prayers “she conceived” [1]. But, as we have been taught, a person is not allowed to benefit from a sin [3], nor from a miracle [4], so how could they have benefitted from their forbidden prayer which caused a miracle?
R’ Simcha Bunim of Peshischa asked his Rabbi, R’ Yaakov Yitzchak, the ‘Chozeh (Seer) of Lublin’ what to expect the coming year. The Chozeh told him that he sensed that it would be difficult for him and that he was destined to lose all his wealth. At the time R’ Simcha Bunim was indeed wealthy and so this news was devastating for him. Indeed his wife and children became ill and all his savings were spent on medical care. Penniless he journeyed to Warsaw in order to raise some funds, but he was unsuccessful, and after a few weeks the innkeeper demanded his rent, but he simply did not have the means to pay. At a loss what to do, he prayed for help.
A short while later a messenger arrived. A wealthy widow had recently inherited a large amount of money and hearing that R’ Simcha Bunim was in town she offered him a chance to join her in an investment opportunity, additionally paying him generously for his guidance and advice. By the time he left the town his wealth had been restored.
Upon returning to Lublin he went to the Chozeh to share the story with him. But then he expressed his curiosity why the Chozeh had predicted such a challenging year for him if the reality was that in the end it all worked out quite well.
The Chozeh asked him about his prayers before the messenger arrived and R’ Simcha Bunim replied that he had prayed like never before.
“Well,” replied the Chozeh, “THAT we never spoke about!”
Miracles cannot be expected through regular prayer – it is even forbidden to request such. But real serious prayer is different – that we never spoke about! [5]
Have a miraculous Shabbos,
Dan.
Additional sources:
Story: Touched by the Parasha 1, p. 78
[1] Bereishis 25:21 [2] Brachos 60a [3] Yevamos 92b [4] Taanis 24b [5] See also Shabbos 63a in conjunction with Maharal, Chiddushei Agados (there)
There are various approaches given to resolve the proposed questions. The intention of the above approach is solely to highlight the power of prayer rather than breach any transgressions. For all intents and purposes praying for a miracle is ultimately forbidden. If a person is still in doubt, they should first consult an Orthodox Rabbi.
“Yitzchak and Rivka prayed BECAUSE she was barren.” [1] But we have been taught that it forbidden to pray for a miracle? [2]
Furthermore, as a result of their prayers “she conceived” [1]. But, as we have been taught, a person is not allowed to benefit from a sin [3], nor from a miracle [4], so how could they have benefitted from their forbidden prayer which caused a miracle?
R’ Simcha Bunim of Peshischa asked his Rabbi, R’ Yaakov Yitzchak, the ‘Chozeh (Seer) of Lublin’ what to expect the coming year. The Chozeh told him that he sensed that it would be difficult for him and that he was destined to lose all his wealth. At the time R’ Simcha Bunim was indeed wealthy and so this news was devastating for him. Indeed his wife and children became ill and all his savings were spent on medical care. Penniless he journeyed to Warsaw in order to raise some funds, but he was unsuccessful, and after a few weeks the innkeeper demanded his rent, but he simply did not have the means to pay. At a loss what to do, he prayed for help.
A short while later a messenger arrived. A wealthy widow had recently inherited a large amount of money and hearing that R’ Simcha Bunim was in town she offered him a chance to join her in an investment opportunity, additionally paying him generously for his guidance and advice. By the time he left the town his wealth had been restored.
Upon returning to Lublin he went to the Chozeh to share the story with him. But then he expressed his curiosity why the Chozeh had predicted such a challenging year for him if the reality was that in the end it all worked out quite well.
The Chozeh asked him about his prayers before the messenger arrived and R’ Simcha Bunim replied that he had prayed like never before.
“Well,” replied the Chozeh, “THAT we never spoke about!”
Miracles cannot be expected through regular prayer – it is even forbidden to request such. But real serious prayer is different – that we never spoke about! [5]
Have a miraculous Shabbos,
Dan.
Additional sources:
Story: Touched by the Parasha 1, p. 78
[1] Bereishis 25:21 [2] Brachos 60a [3] Yevamos 92b [4] Taanis 24b [5] See also Shabbos 63a in conjunction with Maharal, Chiddushei Agados (there)
There are various approaches given to resolve the proposed questions. The intention of the above approach is solely to highlight the power of prayer rather than breach any transgressions. For all intents and purposes praying for a miracle is ultimately forbidden. If a person is still in doubt, they should first consult an Orthodox Rabbi.
“Yitzchak and Rivka prayed BECAUSE she was barren.” [1] But we have been taught that it forbidden to pray for a miracle? [2]
Furthermore, as a result of their prayers “she conceived” [1]. But, as we have been taught, a person is not allowed to benefit from a sin [3], nor from a miracle [4], so how could they have benefitted from their forbidden prayer which caused a miracle?
R’ Simcha Bunim of Peshischa asked his Rabbi, R’ Yaakov Yitzchak, the ‘Chozeh (Seer) of Lublin’ what to expect the coming year. The Chozeh told him that he sensed that it would be difficult for him and that he was destined to lose all his wealth. At the time R’ Simcha Bunim was indeed wealthy and so this news was devastating for him. Indeed his wife and children became ill and all his savings were spent on medical care. Penniless he journeyed to Warsaw in order to raise some funds, but he was unsuccessful, and after a few weeks the innkeeper demanded his rent, but he simply did not have the means to pay. At a loss what to do, he prayed for help.
A short while later a messenger arrived. A wealthy widow had recently inherited a large amount of money and hearing that R’ Simcha Bunim was in town she offered him a chance to join her in an investment opportunity, additionally paying him generously for his guidance and advice. By the time he left the town his wealth had been restored.
Upon returning to Lublin he went to the Chozeh to share the story with him. But then he expressed his curiosity why the Chozeh had predicted such a challenging year for him if the reality was that in the end it all worked out quite well.
The Chozeh asked him about his prayers before the messenger arrived and R’ Simcha Bunim replied that he had prayed like never before.
“Well,” replied the Chozeh, “THAT we never spoke about!”
Miracles cannot be expected through regular prayer – it is even forbidden to request such. But real serious prayer is different – that we never spoke about! [5]
Have a miraculous Shabbos,
Dan.
Additional sources:
Story: Touched by the Parasha 1, p. 78
[1] Bereishis 25:21 [2] Brachos 60a [3] Yevamos 92b [4] Taanis 24b [5] See also Shabbos 63a in conjunction with Maharal, Chiddushei Agados (there)
There are various approaches given to resolve the proposed questions. The intention of the above approach is solely to highlight the power of prayer rather than breach any transgressions. For all intents and purposes praying for a miracle is ultimately forbidden. If a person is still in doubt, they should first consult an Orthodox Rabbi.
“Yitzchak and Rivka prayed BECAUSE she was barren.” [1] But we have been taught that it forbidden to pray for a miracle? [2]
Furthermore, as a result of their prayers “she conceived” [1]. But, as we have been taught, a person is not allowed to benefit from a sin [3], nor from a miracle [4], so how could they have benefitted from their forbidden prayer which caused a miracle?
R’ Simcha Bunim of Peshischa asked his Rabbi, R’ Yaakov Yitzchak, the ‘Chozeh (Seer) of Lublin’ what to expect the coming year. The Chozeh told him that he sensed that it would be difficult for him and that he was destined to lose all his wealth. At the time R’ Simcha Bunim was indeed wealthy and so this news was devastating for him. Indeed his wife and children became ill and all his savings were spent on medical care. Penniless he journeyed to Warsaw in order to raise some funds, but he was unsuccessful, and after a few weeks the innkeeper demanded his rent, but he simply did not have the means to pay. At a loss what to do, he prayed for help.
A short while later a messenger arrived. A wealthy widow had recently inherited a large amount of money and hearing that R’ Simcha Bunim was in town she offered him a chance to join her in an investment opportunity, additionally paying him generously for his guidance and advice. By the time he left the town his wealth had been restored.
Upon returning to Lublin he went to the Chozeh to share the story with him. But then he expressed his curiosity why the Chozeh had predicted such a challenging year for him if the reality was that in the end it all worked out quite well.
The Chozeh asked him about his prayers before the messenger arrived and R’ Simcha Bunim replied that he had prayed like never before.
“Well,” replied the Chozeh, “THAT we never spoke about!”
Miracles cannot be expected through regular prayer – it is even forbidden to request such. But real serious prayer is different – that we never spoke about! [5]
Have a miraculous Shabbos,
Dan.
Additional sources:
Story: Touched by the Parasha 1, p. 78
[1] Bereishis 25:21 [2] Brachos 60a [3] Yevamos 92b [4] Taanis 24b [5] See also Shabbos 63a in conjunction with Maharal, Chiddushei Agados (there)
There are various approaches given to resolve the proposed questions. The intention of the above approach is solely to highlight the power of prayer rather than breach any transgressions. For all intents and purposes praying for a miracle is ultimately forbidden. If a person is still in doubt, they should first consult an Orthodox Rabbi.
“Yitzchak and Rivka prayed BECAUSE she was barren.” [1] But we have been taught that it forbidden to pray for a miracle? [2]
Furthermore, as a result of their prayers “she conceived” [1]. But, as we have been taught, a person is not allowed to benefit from a sin [3], nor from a miracle [4], so how could they have benefitted from their forbidden prayer which caused a miracle?
R’ Simcha Bunim of Peshischa asked his Rabbi, R’ Yaakov Yitzchak, the ‘Chozeh (Seer) of Lublin’ what to expect the coming year. The Chozeh told him that he sensed that it would be difficult for him and that he was destined to lose all his wealth. At the time R’ Simcha Bunim was indeed wealthy and so this news was devastating for him. Indeed his wife and children became ill and all his savings were spent on medical care. Penniless he journeyed to Warsaw in order to raise some funds, but he was unsuccessful, and after a few weeks the innkeeper demanded his rent, but he simply did not have the means to pay. At a loss what to do, he prayed for help.
A short while later a messenger arrived. A wealthy widow had recently inherited a large amount of money and hearing that R’ Simcha Bunim was in town she offered him a chance to join her in an investment opportunity, additionally paying him generously for his guidance and advice. By the time he left the town his wealth had been restored.
Upon returning to Lublin he went to the Chozeh to share the story with him. But then he expressed his curiosity why the Chozeh had predicted such a challenging year for him if the reality was that in the end it all worked out quite well.
The Chozeh asked him about his prayers before the messenger arrived and R’ Simcha Bunim replied that he had prayed like never before.
“Well,” replied the Chozeh, “THAT we never spoke about!”
Miracles cannot be expected through regular prayer – it is even forbidden to request such. But real serious prayer is different – that we never spoke about! [5]
Have a miraculous Shabbos,
Dan.
Additional sources:
Story: Touched by the Parasha 1, p. 78
[1] Bereishis 25:21 [2] Brachos 60a [3] Yevamos 92b [4] Taanis 24b [5] See also Shabbos 63a in conjunction with Maharal, Chiddushei Agados (there)
There are various approaches given to resolve the proposed questions. The intention of the above approach is solely to highlight the power of prayer rather than breach any transgressions. For all intents and purposes praying for a miracle is ultimately forbidden. If a person is still in doubt, they should first consult an Orthodox Rabbi.
“Yitzchak and Rivka prayed BECAUSE she was barren.” [1] But we have been taught that it forbidden to pray for a miracle? [2]
Furthermore, as a result of their prayers “she conceived” [1]. But, as we have been taught, a person is not allowed to benefit from a sin [3], nor from a miracle [4], so how could they have benefitted from their forbidden prayer which caused a miracle?
R’ Simcha Bunim of Peshischa asked his Rabbi, R’ Yaakov Yitzchak, the ‘Chozeh (Seer) of Lublin’ what to expect the coming year. The Chozeh told him that he sensed that it would be difficult for him and that he was destined to lose all his wealth. At the time R’ Simcha Bunim was indeed wealthy and so this news was devastating for him. Indeed his wife and children became ill and all his savings were spent on medical care. Penniless he journeyed to Warsaw in order to raise some funds, but he was unsuccessful, and after a few weeks the innkeeper demanded his rent, but he simply did not have the means to pay. At a loss what to do, he prayed for help.
A short while later a messenger arrived. A wealthy widow had recently inherited a large amount of money and hearing that R’ Simcha Bunim was in town she offered him a chance to join her in an investment opportunity, additionally paying him generously for his guidance and advice. By the time he left the town his wealth had been restored.
Upon returning to Lublin he went to the Chozeh to share the story with him. But then he expressed his curiosity why the Chozeh had predicted such a challenging year for him if the reality was that in the end it all worked out quite well.
The Chozeh asked him about his prayers before the messenger arrived and R’ Simcha Bunim replied that he had prayed like never before.
“Well,” replied the Chozeh, “THAT we never spoke about!”
Miracles cannot be expected through regular prayer – it is even forbidden to request such. But real serious prayer is different – that we never spoke about! [5]
Have a miraculous Shabbos,
Dan.
Additional sources:
Story: Touched by the Parasha 1, p. 78
[1] Bereishis 25:21 [2] Brachos 60a [3] Yevamos 92b [4] Taanis 24b [5] See also Shabbos 63a in conjunction with Maharal, Chiddushei Agados (there)
There are various approaches given to resolve the proposed questions. The intention of the above approach is solely to highlight the power of prayer rather than breach any transgressions. For all intents and purposes praying for a miracle is ultimately forbidden. If a person is still in doubt, they should first consult an Orthodox Rabbi.
