Daf Yomi
Chullin 142a · Parenting voice, Bite-sized
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Insight: The Long View of Goodness
Parenting often feels like a series of "did I get it right?" moments. We want immediate proof that our efforts—our patience, our discipline, our teaching—are working. In Chullin 142a, the Gemara tackles the deep anxiety of "Why do bad things happen to good people?" It concludes that the ultimate reward for our mitzvot (and our parenting efforts) isn't always a tidy, immediate "win" in this world. Instead, it points us toward a "world that is entirely good." For parents, this is a profound relief: your success isn't measured solely by today’s behavior, but by the long-term character and goodness you are cultivating in your child’s soul.
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"For the reward for performing the mitzvot... is dependent on belief in the resurrection of the dead, i.e., the reward is actually bestowed in the world where all is well." Chullin 142a
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