Teach them thoroughly to your children; discuss them while sitting in your home, while you walk on the road, when you lie down, and when you arise. (Devarim 6:7)
The word ve-shinantam (teach them thoroughly) comes from shinun, to repeatedly review a subject until it is completely clear. To your children refers to those who wish to understand. Vedibarta bam (discuss them) can be translated literally as speak into them, so that your teachings penetrate your students.
The result of your diligence will be sitting in your home—your disciples will be empowered to elevate their “home,” meaning their personal sparks of G-dliness. While you walk on the road—they will be successful in elevating others as well as their environment, which will be especially relevant to you when you lie down—after a person’s passing, when he reaps the rewards of his efforts, and when you arise—in the ultimate era of reward, the era of the Resurrection.
Focus: Share wisdom; you will receive more than you give.
Keter Shem Tov
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