Pathways to the Heart

From the Words of HaRav Yoram Abargel zt”l

We must rule out the notion that people have to be joyous only upon the birth of a son. Rather, whatever is born we must be happy and thank G-d for the treasured gift that is entering our home.

When your daughter will grow older, seek a G-d fearing Torah scholar for her, and even offer him what he desires, so long that he study Torah with fear of Heaven, and he will be for you like a son.

There are sons-in-law who are cherished even more than sons, and much pleasure and pride is derived from their refined and humble behavior. How then can they not be loved?