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  "path": "/2026/06/04/parsha-behaalotecha-light-one-candle-for-the-strength-that-we-need/",
  "publishedAt": "2026-06-04T11:20:50.000Z",
  "site": "https://www.sdjewishworld.com",
  "tags": [
    "Jewish Religion",
    "Lifestyles",
    "Michael Mantell",
    "Staff and Bylined Contributors",
    "Travel and Food"
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  "textContent": "The Sifrei explains that the flame had to rise independently, teaching that genuine spiritual growth cannot be forced externally; it must awaken from within. The role of a leader, parent, teacher, or friend is not to control another person’s flame, but to help kindle it until it can sustain itself.  [Michael R. Mantell, Ph.D.]",
  "title": "Parsha Beha’alotecha: Light one candle for the strength that we need"
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