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Dear Kehilla,
Bet Parashat Devarim 5774
Chumash Devarim is called Mishnah Torah;
a repetition of the laws of the torah. The
Ramban in his introduction to Chumash Devarim points out that
the laws of Kohanim and their services are not repeated because
they are always swift at their job and don’t need a reminder. There
is the introduction of Mitzvot that were not spoken about prior, like
Yebum or Motzi Shaim Ra and laws of divorce. Although the Torah
as of yet, did not discuss these laws, they were all mentioned on
Sinai. Therefore there are no new commandments being said, no
expression of tzav to Bnei Israel in the Chumash Devarim.
The Ramban alludes that there are two nations of Israel; there
is the nation that left Egypt and the nation coming into the land.
The nation that left Egypt grew up in an incubator of spirituality
surrounded by clouds of honor day and night. The Divine presence
constantly spoke to Moshe guiding the people along with instant
punishment when the nation sinned. It is much like the baby chicks
in the nest, all their needs provided for by the mother bird but if the
chicks quarrel she immediately disciplines them.
The nation going into the land is different and they are in for the
shock of their life. They are told bread doesn’t come from heaven
and one needs to clean their clothing and change their shoes.
They will plow fields and toil so they can eat and survive in the real
physical world. The greatest concern is in such a life with many
distractions how will we be able to survive if there will be instant
punishment to our sins as experienced in the desert?
Moshe Rabeinu teaches us a lesson in Chumash Devarim that
Hakadush Baruch Hu is full of mercy and forgiveness and therefore
we will be able to survive with Hashems kindness. As a young bird
is dropped out of the nest for the first time and is in panic, it starts
to flap its wings and in time it can fly and reach its own heights. So
too, we try our best, we struggle to acheive and with Hashems help
we grew and built a Bais Hamikdash.
Sixty years ago we once again became a nation entering Eretz
Yisroel. We witnessed open miracles and wonders of Hashem.
But now we have grown and matured, we understand that we need
to become unified in order to continue to see Hashem’s Divine hand
protecting us. Boruch Hashem in the current events we see our
nation unifying and uniting as one nation of Hashem. Let us all flap
our wings in unison and prepare for the final redemption. We are
ready.
Welcome Rabbi Silver
Baruch Habah Beshaim Hashem. I am pleased to announce
that my lifelong friend and colleague, has joined our team at Ohr
Chaim. Rabbi Chaim Silver shlita is successful in community
building and the teaching of Torah. May we all take advantage
of his talented presence and Hashem should continue to grant
him chain and chesed.
On behalf of the entire Kehilla we would like to wish Rabbi Silver
and family Mazel tov on the upcoming wedding of his son.
SHIURIM BY RABBI LANKRY
SUNDAY
Nach(Bible Class)
9:30am
MONDAY
Hilchos Shchita
8:00pm
Cash Torah
from Brother
Shlomo !
SHLOMO ON LOVE
I want to bless you and I want to bless
all the people who heal people. We are all sick.
When a person is, G-d forbid, a little bit sick,
when things go wrong in our lives - at that
moment, we have a vessel for everything. It
says of the Holy Land: “Eretz kol be” - a land
that has everything. We were 2,000 years in
exile, and G-d didn’t give the Holy Land back
to us. You know when we suddenly had vessels
for the Holy Land? When we walked through gas
chambers. We had nothing any more. There was
nothing left. Nothing. We have to see the Holy
Land - G-d should give it to us completely. We
still think we have something, we think we have
Western civilization, we have the U.S.A., - we
really have nothing. We have only G-d. The moment
we have nothing, we become a vessel for everything.
When I have Shabbos, I don’t want a little
Shabbos, I want the All of Shabbos - “Yom
Shekulo Shabbos” - a day that is All of Shabbos.
We don’t need friends just to say hi to.
We need friends who are infinite friends. Today
we have a chance. G-d opens gates to us. We
can reach beyond ourselves.
Remember, Rav Kook says, the sign that
mashiach is coming is that our children are so
beautiful. The children coming down from heaven
now are so beautiful, so special. We have to give
them All. I want to bless you and me. There are
so many children running around in the world,
whose parents don’t have the faintest idea what
All is. You and I have to be G-d’s messengers.
We say, “Refaeinu Hashem Venerafeh” - “G-d, heal
me.” I want to be healed on a G-d level. When
something hurts me, I don’t want just to cure my
body. I want to cure my life.
A lot of times, we have these infinite
moments. But, we are still living in a finite
world. There is day, there is night, I have to
make a living. I have to go to work. The saddest
thing is, we don’t incorporate these infinite
moments into our finite lives.
Many people stand by the Holy Wall and cry
their eyes out. At that moment, they are infinitely
Jewish. But, when they come back, they go back
to the way they were. Their “Elokim” and their
“Hashem” don’t work together. Because we are
finite, G-d created a finite world. G-d wants
something more from us, even deeper. Mashiach
is coming. G-d’s name that will be in the world
will be “Eheye asher Eheye” - “I will be what I
will be.” This means, not finite and not infinite.
It’s deeper than that.
I want to bless you and me and all of us,
when we are learning, we learn one page, but let
that page be infinite. But, I want to hold the
page in my hands, it’s finite, it’s one page,
but it’s infinite. A love letter is just a page
but, it’s really infinite. It’s everything.
WEDNESDAY
Nesivos Shalom
Hilchos Shchita
8:00pm
9:00pm
THURSDAY
Ohr Hachaim
8:00pm
Rabbi Daniel Aron Coren
Light and Darkness on the Court
Shlomo Hamelech wrote ‫שבע יפול צדיק וקם‬
--a
righteous person will fall 7 times and still stand. A simple
understanding of this pasuk would mean that if you tumble
7 times but are still able to rise up, you are considered a
tzadik. However, there is a deeper meaning to these sagacious words of King
Solomon that point to a secret recipe for greatness.
The notion of stumbling seven times is not a concept that can be applied
solely to our physical being. It is in some way actually a necessary phase
in our growth process. We have all experienced what, in retrospect, could
be considered dark stages in our life. During these times, it is challenging to
appreciate how that black period could prove to be a constructive or beneficial
episode in our ongoing journey through life.
Experiencing light from within the darkness enables us to appreciate its
brightness. Imagine if our day consisted only of daylight and we had no
nighttime at all. We would certainly welcome the opportunity to watch the
sun peeking over the horizon as it heralded the start of a beautiful new day.
But there is a deeper insight into darkness which can be found in a pasuk
written in ‫ מגילת איכה‬where it states ‫ כי אשב בחושך ה' אור לי‬--when I sat
in darkness, Hashem is a light to me.
We learn from this pasuk that oftentimes, what we acquire in the shadows
is far deeper and stronger than what we can gain from light. Darkness is an
opportunity for connection. R Nachman of Breslov expresses this link in the
pasuk ‫ כי אציע שאול הנך‬--when one is placed (even)in the 10th level of
Gehenom (Chas veshalom) ‫ הנך‬- you (Hashem) are there.
So what is the problem here? Instinctively, when we find ourselves in that
place of gloom, we begin the negative process of self-degradation and allow
ourselves to steadily go downhill. This tendency to give up causes us to miss
the opportunity for growth that darkness has presented us with.
So how exactly can we ensure that we don't lose the game?
When I was a teenager totally engrossed in playing and watching basketball,
there was a player whose nickname was "the microwave." Why? Because he
was compared to a microwave. He would get out on the court, miss 5 shots
in a row and continue shooting. Suddenly, he would warm up and hit 7 points
one after the other. It is important to note that this guy was being paid quite a
lot of money to play in the NBA and when he ran across the court, thousands
of viewers were watching his every move. What gave him the courage to
continue shooting after missing 3 straight shots?
Most people today find themselves in a down mood if things are not going well
for them and from that point on, it isn’t very far to fall until they reach the
bottom. This is a pattern they know well and a path they have taken many
times.
From a true Jewish perspective, however, a person should know that Hashem
runs the world and that each and every shot he takes is dependent on whether
Hashem wants it to successfully reach the basket. While it is true that we have
the option to train and practice and perfect our shots, the final destination
is not determined by us and it makes no difference how many shots we have
missed until we score
Good Shabbos
RABBI COREN’S LEARNING PROGRAMS
Daf Yomi-3x's daily with summary of Yerushalmi & focus
on Review - Night Daf in Hebrew/Ivrit
Sunday
6:55 am
7:00 am
7 am-Kisvei Chofetz Chaim
Daf & Guitar-Daf Yomi with summary of Yerushalmi
& focus on Review-(followed by Guitar)
8:00 am
9:00 am - Shacharis
9:00 am
Daf Yomi with summary of Yerushalmi
& focus on Review
10:15 am Jog/Bike/Hike with The Rabbi
8:00 pm
8:25 pm- Chosson classes for Chassanim & Married
Men -also Shmooze with the Rabbi (please make an appointment)
8:25 pm
8:45 pm - Mishna Berura
8:45 pm
Daf Yomi in Hebrew with summary of Yerushalmi
& focus on Review
9:45 pm
Maariv
Friday
5:55 am
6:00 am
6:00 am-Kisvei Chofetz Chaim
Daf & Guitar Daf Yomi with summary of Yerushalmi
& focus on Review (followed by Guitar)
7:00 am
9:00 am - Shacharis
7:45am
8:15 am - Halacha & Chovos Halevavos
9:00 am Daf Yomi with summary of Yerushalmi & focus on Review
2:00 pm - Daf Yomi with summary of Yerushalmi & focus on Review
Monday - Thursday
5:55 am
6:00 am
7:00 am
7:45 am
9:00 am
8:00 pm
8:25 pm
8:45 pm
9:45 pm
6:00 am-Kisvei Chofetz Chaim
Daf & Guitar-Daf Yomi with summary of Yerushalmi
& focus on Review (followed by Guitar)
9:00 am - Shacharis
8:15 am-Halacha & Chovos Halevavos
Daf Yomi with summary of Yerushalmi
& focus on Review
8:25 pm- Chosson classes for Chassanim & Married Men also Shmooze with the Rabbi (please make an appointment)
8:45 pm - Mishna Berura
Daf Yomi in Hebrew with summary of
Yerushalmi & focus on Review
Maariv
Special Classes & Chabura- Kumzits
Monday night
10:00 pm - Rabbi Nosson of Breslov
Wednesday night 10:00 pm - Chabura/Kumzits
Thursday night
10:00 pm-Tanya
Friday
Hiking (times will be e-mailed each week)
Shabbos
Vasikin Minyan followed by Kiddush / Youth Minyan in new BM
Shabbos
Daf Yomi-Immediately after both early Minchas
Berach’sRCorner
abbi Steinfeld
Q
A person threw a cake that was not chametz into the fire
by bedikas chometz. He did not know that the cake was not chametz
and said Kol Chamira. Another person extricates the cake from the
fire. Can he keep the cake or must he give it back to the original
owner?
A
The cake would seem to be hefker. It would be similar to
a case of an ox that was sentenced to be stoned, and the eidim
were possul via hazama, which the Gemara in Krisos daf chof daled,
amud alef says, “kol hakodem zoiche bo.” Despite the fact that this
ox became hefker via a mistake, nevertheless the hefker stays in
effect.
Tosfos in Psachim daf num zayin, amud alef seems to hold that
hefker be’ta-us is not considered hefker. The Mishpat Shalom
reconciles Tosfos with the Gemara in Krisus that hefker be’ta-us is
not hefker with the exception if it is hefker via yiush. Then it would
be hefker be’ta-us. The reason, says the Maharam Shik, is because
in every yiush inherently lies a ta-us since, had the owner known it
would be found, he would never be meyaesh. The Passuk teaches
us that even if the yiush is be’ta-us, the next person may be koneh
it.
In the case of the shor haniskal and in the case of chametz in the
fire where the person thought it is assur be’hanaa, it is considered
yiush and the other person can keep it.
In addition, the case of pulling out the non-chametz cake from the
fire can be compared to a matzil min ho’ari which one can keep,
but, the Rema says that the minhag is to return it. The question is
what will be the overriding factor; the fact that he saved it from the
fire, which is like saving something from a lion - one should then
return it as is the minhag, or the fact that the person was meyaesh
and therefore there is no reason to return it.
It would seem to be in this case that the minhag will not break the
din and the second person should be able to keep it.
Readers’ comments are encouraged. Send your message to
berachsteinfeldscorner@gmail.com
Next Week’s Question: When is there a possibility that there is
actually a mitzvah to eat matzah on Erev Pesach?
Snap Shot Of The Parsha
by Lazer Scheiner
Parshas Devorim-105 pasukim-2 mitzvos-Both Negative
Shabbos Chazon - Because the Haftorah starts off- Chazon Yeshouahu
This is the last of the 3 weeks of punishment Haftorahs-From here on we will have
7 weeks of consolation Haftorahs which will take us till Rosh Hashanah
Mitzvah # 415-Do not appoint a judge that is not proper (Like someone who will take
bribes or show favoritism )
Mitzvah # 416-A judge should not be scared from the plantiff
This week Parsha Overview
We are starting Chumash Devorim.
Devorim was given over to Kllal Yisroel separately in the last month of Moshe's life
starting from the 7 of Shevat till the 7 of Adar.It is called Mishnah Torah, a review
of the Torah.
Moshe goes through the history of all the things that happen to the Jews from
the time they left Egypt up until now.At the end of the Parsha he reviews the deal
the 2 1/2 shfotim made with Moshe that they receive land on the other side of
the Jordan.
He also primes Joshua to be his successor
The Haftorah speaks about Hashem rejecting us because we sinned.At the end of
the Haftorah,G-d says after I cleanse you like a gold smith and a silver smith does
to their precious metals then I will redeem you,when you do the proper justice
and give charity.
911 -A Glimpse into the "Chesed" life of Zvi Gluck
This week.......................
There was a very sad accident last week,
in which a few of Hashem’s children, our
brothers and sisters, were very seriously injured.
While the accident itself is sad, what came out of it is even sadder.
One of the injured girls grew up in a Chasidishe family, but for whatever reason,
abandoned the ways of her family, and due to her immense pain and suffering,
she expressed herself in ways that may be deemed inappropriate in frum circles.
The NY Post featured an article about this incident, quoting many frum people
as saying that “she got what she deserved” and “This was G-d's way of punishing
her” and more. These comments made me sick to my stomach, as they should.
How can people use someone else’s pain and suffering to spew such hate?
Who are we to judge anyone? Are we all perfect? Is this what Hashem wants us
to do or say?
We are in the midst of the 9 days, which culmnates in the most solemn day in
Jewish history, Tisha B’Av, commemorating the time in which our hatred of a
fellow Jew caused the ultimate destruction. We have all seen throughout history
the devastation and agony that can be caused by hatred. We should be using
this time to reflect and help make ourselves, and the world around us, better. We
should not in any way be condoning hate amongst one another, regardless what
the reason is. There is never a good reason.
I ask you all to please have Breindel Bas Raila Gitel in mind when davening, so she
should have a Refuah Shleima.
I also urge everyone to take the time to bring those who are suffering close to us,
instead of admonishing them. We should bring these individuals closer to us,
welcome them, embrace them, and truly embody the art of Ahavas Yisroel. It is
only through love and kindness that we can really shine, really make a difference,
and ultimately bring the final Geula.
On a more positive note, I have seen tremendous displays of Ahavas Yisroel this
past week, both here in Eretz Yisroel. I have been involved in and arranged for the
transfer of over $45,000 USD to Israel, to help purchase much needed items for
our soldiers on the front lines of Gaza, as well as sending over $75,000 worth of
items from the USA including boots, knee pads, camel back water supply systems,
underwear, tzitzis, socks, flashlights, and much, much more. It is amazing to see
how we all come together to help those in need, and it is a very inspiring feeling,
to be a part of something so great. Mi K'amcha Yisroel!
In the Zchus of all the good that we see taking place in front of our very eyes, we
should be Zoche to greet Mashiach very soon!!
May we only know of simcha.
THREE LEVELS OF AHAVAS YISROEL
All the Shabbosim of the year are above Golus. The Shabbosim of Bein
HaMetzarim, however, also possess the potential to transform the Golus
and reveal its inner purpose: the preparation for the Geulah. These Shabbosim are a foretaste of the day which is all Shabbos and rest for everlasting. At that time, the positive aspects of our sufferings in Golus will be
revealed.
This concept is also alluded to in Torah law,[1] for it is stated that on the
Shabbosim during Bein HaMetzarim, one must be more careful not to
show public signs of mourning than on other Shabbosim.
As this story illustrates: There was a person who would usually wear slippers, even on Shabbos. He became a mourner, ‫ר”ל‬, and asked my father
whether he could wear his slippers onShabbos during the week of mourning. My father ruled that he should not, because such shoes are worn by
mourners, and it might appear that he was mourning on Shabbos.
----------------------Likutei Sichos 4, page 1091
[ 1] Shulchon Oruch, Orach Chaim, Siman 552, Seif 10, Magen Avrohom,
Seif Katan 13.
Yerushalmy, brochos, Perek 2, Halacha 7. Mishlay, Perek 10, Pasuk 10:
Birchas Hashem….
This week is the Aufruf of Chezky Klein,
Mazal Tov to the entire Klein and Gohary families
OUR ROSH KOLLEL,
REB YITZCHOK SILBER
WITH THE DAY KOLLEL
WeeklyQuote
from Aish.com
RON OSTROFF
FROM BENJAMIN FRANKLIN
Lawyers believe a man is innocent until proven broke. Robin
Hall
A computer once beat me at chess, but it was no match for
me at kickboxing.
Emo Philips.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------Thomas Edison tried two thousand different materials in
search of a filament for the light bulb. When none worked
satisfactorily, his assistant complained, “All our work is in
vain. We have learned nothing.”
Edison replied very confidently, “Oh, we have come a long
way and we have learned a lot. We know that there are two
thousand elements which we cannot use to make a good
light bulb.”
Rabbi
Mordechai Becher
Visiting Guest Speaker
Tisha B’Av
Two New Weekly Classes by
Rabbi
Chaim Silver
1. Tuesday 8:00 pm-8:45PM Building a Jew and His Home
This class will be learning the
Kutras HaChessed of
Rabbi Eliyahu Eliezer Dessler ZT”L
and will be open to Men & Women
at Ohr Chaim-18 Forshay
2. Wednesday 7:50 -8:30PM
The 13 Principles of Faith
This class will be learning the work of Rabbi
Moshe Shapiro Shlit”a, R’ay Emunah
and will be open to Men.
at Ohr Chaim-18 Forshay
Rabbi Silver, known as an inspiring teacher and
lecturer served as a Rov in Phoenix, AZ and later in
Norfolk, VA before moving to Monsey, two years
ago. Come and take advantage of these exciting
new classes.
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A Fly In My Coffee
What happens when a fly falls into
a coffee cup?
A Good Smoke
The Italian - throws the cup and
walks away in a fit of rage
Cecil and Morris are walking to
services. Cecil asks, "I wonder whether
it would be all right to smoke while
praying?"
The Frenchman - takes out the fly,
and drinks the coffee
"Why don't you ask the rabbi?" says
Morris.
The Chinese - eats the fly and
throws away the coffee
Cecil sees Rabbi Golden and asks,
"Rabbi, is it permissible for me to
smoke while I pray?"
The Israeli - sells the coffee to the
Frenchman, the fly to the Chinese,
buys himself a new cup of coffee
and uses the extra money to invent
a Device that prevents flies from
falling into coffee.
The Palestinian - blames the Israeli
for the fly falling into his coffee,
protests the act of aggression
to the UN, takes a loan from the
European Union for a new cup of
coffee, uses the money to purchase
explosives and then blows up the
coffee house where the Italian,
the Frenchman, and the Chinese,
are trying to explain to the Israeli
why he should give away his cup of
coffee to the Palestinian.
"No, you may not. That's utterly
disrespectful to our tradition!" answers
the rabbi.
Cecil goes back to his friend and tells
him what the good Rabbi told him.
"I'm not surprised. You asked the
wrong question. Let me try."
Morris goes over to the rabbi and asks,
"Rabbi, would it be ok if I prayed while
I smoke?"
To which Rabbi Golden eagerly replies,
"By all means, my good man. By all
means."
Nature
God's Wonders In
by Apologetics Press
How and why do
fireflies light up?
Sep 5, 2005
Marc Branham, an assistant professor in the department of
entomology and nematology at the University of Florida, explains.
Fireflies produce a chemical reaction inside their bodies that
allows them to light up. This type of light production is called
bioluminescence. The method by which fireflies produce light
is perhaps the best known example of bioluminescence. When
oxygen combines with calcium, adenosine triphosphate (ATP)
and the chemical luciferin in the presence of luciferase, a
bioluminescent enzyme, light is produced. Unlike a light bulb,
which produces a lot of heat in addition to light, a firefly's light
is ¿cold light,¿ without a lot of energy being lost as heat. This is
necessary because if a firefly's light-producing organ got as hot as
a light bulb, the firefly would not survive the experience.
A firefly controls the beginning and end of the chemical reaction,
and thus the start and stop of its light emission, by adding oxygen
to the other chemicals needed to produce light. This happens in
the insect's light organ. When oxygen is available, the light organ
lights up, and when it is not available, the light goes out. Insects
do not have lungs, but instead transport oxygen from outside
the body to the interior cells within through a complex series of
successively smaller tubes known as tracheoles. For a long time it
was a mystery as to how some firefly species manage such a high
flash rate, considering the relatively slow speed of the muscles
that control oxygen transport. Researchers fairly recently learned
that nitric oxide gas (the same gas that is produced by taking the
drug Viagra) plays a critical role in firefly flash control. In short,
when the firefly light is ¿off," no nitric oxide is being produced.
In this situation, oxygen that enters the light organ is bound to
the surface of the cell's energy-producing organelles, called the
mitrochondria, and is thereby not available for transport further
within the light organ. The presence of nitric oxide, which binds
to the mitochondria, allows oxygen to flow into the light organ
where it combines with the other chemicals needed to produce
the bioluminescent reaction. Because nitric oxide breaks down
very quickly, as soon as the chemical is no longer being produced,
the oxygen molecules are again trapped by the mitochondria and
are not available for the production of light.
Fireflies appear to light up for a variety of reasons. The larvae
produce short glows and are primarily active at night, even though
many species are subterranean or semi-aquatic. Fireflies produce
defensive steroids in their bodies that make them unpalatable
to predators. Larvae use their glows as warning displays to
communicate their distastefulness. As adults, many fireflies have
flash patterns unique to their species and use them to identify
other members of their species as well as to discriminate between
members of the opposite gender. Several studies have shown
that female fireflies choose mates depending upon specific male
flash pattern characteristics. Higher male flash rates, as well as
increased flash intensity, have been shown to be more attractive
to females in two different firefly species.
Life isn’t tied
with a bow,
but it’s still a gift.
And life isn’t fair,
but it’s good!!
I’m 83. Except for brief period in the 50s when I was doing my
National Service, I’ve worked hard since I was 17. Except for some
serious health challenges, I put in 50-hour weeks, and didn’t call in
sick in nearly 40 years.
I made a reasonable salary, but I didn’t inherit my job or my income,
and I worked to get where I am. Given the economy, it looks as
though retirement was a bad idea, and I’m tired. Very tired.
I’m tired of being told that I have to “spread the wealth” to people
who don’t have my work ethic. I’m tired of being told the government will take the money I earned, by force if necessary, and give it
to people too lazy to earn it.
I’m tired of being told that Islam is a “Religion of Peace,” when
every day I can read dozens of stories of Muslim men killing their
sisters, wives and daughters for their family “honour”; of Muslims rioting over some slight offence; of Muslims murdering Christian and
Jews because they aren’t “believers”; of Muslims burning schools
for girls; of Muslims stoning teenage rape victims to death for “adultery”; of Muslims mutilating the genitals of little girls; all in the name
of Allah, because the Qur’an and Shari’a law tells them to.
I’m tired of being told that out of “tolerance for other cultures” we
must let Saudi Arabia and other Arab countries use our oil money
to fund mosques and madrassa Islamic schools to preach hate in
Australia, New Zealand, UK, America and Canada, while no one
from these countries are allowed to fund a church, synagogue or
religious school in Saudi Arabia or any other Arab country to teach
love and tolerance.
I’m tired of being told I must lower my living standard to fight global
warming, which no one is allowed to debate.
I’m tired of being told that drug addicts have a disease, and I must
help support and treat them, and pay for the damage they do. Did
a giant germ rush out of a dark alley, grab them, and stuff white
powder up their noses or stick a needle in their arm while they tried
to fight It off?
I’m tired of hearing wealthy athletes, entertainers and politicians
of all parties talking about innocent mistakes, stupid mistakes or
youthful mistakes, when we all know they think their only mistake
was getting caught.
I’m tired of people with a sense of entitlement, rich or poor.
I’m really tired of people who don’t take responsibility for their lives
and actions. I’m tired of hearing them blame the government, or
discrimination or big-whatever for their problems.
I’m also tired and fed up with seeing young men and women in their
teens and early 20s be-deck themselves in tattoos and face studs,
thereby making themselves un-employable and claiming money
from the Government.
Yes, I’m damn tired. But I’m also glad to be 83. Because, mostly,
I’m not going to have to see the world these people are making. I’m
just sorry for my granddaughter and their children. Thank God I’m
on the way out and not on the way in.
There is no way this will be widely publicized, unless each of us
sends it on! This is your chance to make a difference.
BILL COSBY
“ I’m 83 and I’m tired. If you don’t forward this you are part of the problem”.
Current Events
by Thomas Jefferson
Former U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations John Bolton says the
Middle East is facing more instability now than at any time in the past
50 years and he blames the Obama administration for fueling the chaos
through cozy relations with Iran, abandoning Iraq and funding terrorism
through foreign aid to the Palestinian Authority
It’s worse than at any time, I think, since before the 1967 war between
Israel and the Arabs. In each of the countries, [including] Libya or Egypt
or Yemen or other states that are just dissolving in front of us, you could
see this series of crises merge into the entire region and really spinning
into anarchy,” Bolton told WND.
Bolton says the most alarming developments center on Iran, the rise of
ISIS in Iraq and Syria and the latest escalation of tensions between Israel
and the Palestinians, but he says the erosion of stability impacts far more
places in the region.
“If they were able to establish a stable control over that area, as when
the Taliban and al-Qaida were running Afghanistan, it very much could
be a base for terrorist operations. We’ve had reports there are lots of
Americans and Europeans fighting with ISIS, who could well come back
to Europe or the United States,” said Bolton.
The former ambassador says many of the Sunnis fighting alongside ISIS
are not radicals but see an opportunity to overthrow the hated Maliki government in Iraq. Bolton says President Obama’s decision to leave Iraq
entirely at the end of 2011 was the trigger for the chaos we now see there.
While lamenting what he sees as the squandered U.S. sacrifice in Iraq, he
says the U.S. has very limited options in addressing the problem.
As for the U.S. response to the latest terrorist attack, Bolton agrees with Sen. Rand
Paul, R-Kentucky, and others who say the reconnecting of Fatah and Hamas means
American foreign aid to the Palestinian Authority should vanish.
“I think it is the right call. I think Fatah itself has very little legitimacy. When they team
up with Hamas, I think it’s a statement that they would prefer to be making agreements
with a terrorist group than making agreements with Israel,” said Bolton, who believes
a two-state solution has proven to be unrealistic.
“I think the United States has to indicate that this charade is coming to an end and
the whole thing is a tragedy for Israel and really a tragedy for the Palestinian people,
who have been used as pawns in this struggle by radicals in the Arab world for a long,
long time,” he said.
Nearly lost in the commotion throughout the region in recent weeks is Obama’s latest
effort to assist what he considers to be the moderate rebels in Syria. Obama wants
Congress to approve $500 million to train and equip so-called moderate forces trying
to remove Bashar al-Assad from power.
Bolton says this is an idea without a plan and the recent exploits of ISIS should serve
as a cautionary tale.
“It’s purely a political gesture by the president. He doesn’t have any strategy in mind
at all here. I think what we saw ISIS do when the Iraqi army collapsed in Mosul, Tikrit
and other important Iraqi cities, that allowed ISIS simply to scoop up their weapons
and a considerable amount of finance. You can put weapons in the hands of so-called
moderate, assuming we could agree on what the definition of moderates is. We could
give them weapons, but there’s no way we can ensure that they’ll be able to hold on
to those weapons,” he said.
Bolton says this is a very dicey time for all responsible actors in the region and he
believes the absence of American leadership is making everyone vulnerable.
“I’m extremely concerned about it. I’m concerned about American interests. I’m concerned about our friends like Israel and the oil-producing monarchies of the Arabian
The latest explosion in the Middle East is the murder of three Israeli
peninsula. It’s a very dangerous time. Honestly, it’s not just that the president doesn’t
teenagers, and U.S. and Israeli intelligence strongly suggests Hamas is
have a policy to deal with it. He’s not paying attention to it,” said Bolton.
involved or even responsible for the bloodshed.
Given the recent reunit,‫ זכרונם לברכה‬.‫ הרוגיי המלכות מלאכים קדושים וטהורים שנרצחו על קידוש ה ‘ ועל הגנת ארץ ישראל‬42
ing of Hamas and Fatah
under the banner of the
...‫ וישלח לנו את הגאולה במהרה בימיינו אמן‬.‫ושיהיו מליציי יושר מלפני אבא שבשמיים שיאמר דיי לצרותיינו‬
Palestinian
Authority,
Bolton says this episode
is proof that peace between the Israelis and
Palestinians is impossible.
“It really brings into focus this endless cycle
of terrorist attacks that
Israel is subjected to
from Hamas and others. I think that justifies
a very, very strong response from Israel. We
all probably look at this
as a crime. It would be if
it were committed in the
United States, but the
fact is this act of terrorism is part of Hamas’ ongoing war against Israel,”
said Bolton, who is comfortable with whatever
level of response Israel
sees fit to inflict.
“It’s an asymmetric struggle, the way the terrorists
conduct their affairs. So,
I think Israel is entitled to
treat it as an act of war
and to respond accordingly. Once you see that
logic, it certainly doesn’t
have to be a proportional response. I think
it can be anything up to
and including destroying
Hamas,” said Bolton.
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has authored over thirty lecture albums on topics including inner growth,
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background in the film and advertising industries to entertain the listener
while sharing powerful insights on love, happiness and ‘emotional
intelligence.' Rabbi Rietti is a senior lecturer for the popular Gateways
Seminars and presently directs a teacher training program in
Brooklyn under Rabbi Moshe Wolfson’s Mishkan Yecheskel.
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TISHA B’AV 2014
INSPIRATIONAL CLASSES
9AM: Shachris • 11AM: Tisha B’Av Video • 1PM: Mincha
Followed by 4 Lectures from
Rabbi Mordechai Becher
2pm: Shabtai Zvi, the False Messiah
3pm: Biblical Archaeology
4pm: The Mikveh
5pm: Jerusalem: Eye of the Universe
All classes are open to men and women
R A B B I
M O R D E C H A I
Rabbi Mordechai Becher, originally from Australia, is senior
lecturer for the Gateways Organization. He taught at Ohr
Somayach, Neve Yerushalayim and Darchei Binah in Jerusalem for
15 years, served in the Israel Defence Forces and taught in a
number of Rabbinic training programs. Rabbi Becher has
answered thousands of questions on the Ask-the-Rabbi
website, and his latest book, Gateway to Judaism,
B E C H E R
published by Shaar Press, is now in its sixth printing. Rabbi Becher
received his ordination from the Chief Rabbinate of Israel. He has
lectured for the UJA, Jewish Federations, the Zionist Organization
of America, Hillel and is on the speakers’ bureau of the Israeli
Consulate in New York. He has taught in Canada, the United
States, England, Israel, South Africa, Australia and Russia.
SCHEDULE
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am
Breakfast 9:30a
m - 10:00am
Seder - 10:00am
-1:00pm
Followed by Lu
nch
Mincha Gedola
h - 1:35pm (app
rox.)
There will also
be
Matan Schara B
’tzida.
Boruch Hashem, after a successful and invigorating
Pesach Yeshivas Bein Hazmanim,
we would like to invite all
BOCHURIM AND YUNGERLEIT
to come join us once again,
for our Summer Yeshivas Bein Hazmanim.
It will take place,
August 6th-22nd, ‫כ”ו מנחם אב‬-’‫י‬
in our geshmake air conditioned Beis Midrash.
Guest speakers to be announced.
OPTIONAL:
Group for Mesivta -age Bachurim,
learning one Sugya with Chaburos
For more information, please contact
Rabbi Shloime Goldstein
MS Designs / 732.606.7042
347.534.5080
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&
For more information about our
various learning programs throughout the year,
including our night kollel and morning kollel,
or to hear about other shiurim given in Ohr Chaim,
please contact
Rabbi Nachum Scheiner
845.499.6354
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2 NEW WEEKLY CLASSES BY
RABBI CHAIM SILVER!!
Tuesday, 8-8:45pm: BUILDING A JEW AND HIS HOME
This class will be learning the
Kutras HaChessed of Rabbi Eliyahu Dessler zt”l
Open to Men and Women
Wednesday, 7:50-8:30pm: THE 13 PRINCIPLES OF FAITH
This class will be learning the
work of Rabbi Moshe Shapiro Shlit”a, R’ay Emunah
Open to Men and Women
Rabbi Silver, known as an inspiring teacher and lecturer served as a
Rov in Phoenix, AZ and later in Norfolk, VA before moving to Monsey, two years ago.
Come and take advantage of these exciting new classes.
R A B B I
C H A I M
Rabbi Chaim Silver served as the rabbi Young of Phoenix for ten years and
later the rabbi of B’nai Israel Congregation in Norfolk, VA for seven years
before moving to Monsey two years ago.
With his warm smile, inspiring personality and special love for each of his
congregants Rabbi Silver together with wife Naomi single handedly
changed the face of Orthodox Judaism in Arizona. Under Rabbi Silver’s
leadership the membership of Young Israel of Phoenix tripled, over 50
kitchens were Kashered and a similar number became families became
Shomer Shabbos. Rabbi Silver played an integral role in building
the Phoenix Community Eruv and creating an infrastructure
S I L V E R
that is conducive for Jewish Orthodox life in the 21st century. Rabbi
Silver is the founder of the Phoenix Community Kollel.
During his tenure Norfolk Rabbi Silver played an integral role in building
the Orthodox community. Upon his arrival in Norfolk he founded the
BINA High School for Girls where he taught classes, served on the board
and headed the local Vaad Hachinuch. He earned a sterling reputation as
a community leader and teacher in his Shul and throughout the
Tidewater Jewish community.
Rabbi Silver is known as an inspiring lecturer and teacher and
throughout the United States and England.
WOMEN’S CORNER
2 3
DAYS TO ROSH CHODESH
Rebbitzen Mindy Lankry
Parshas Devarim
Moshe, the loving leader, teacher and parent of the Jewish nation is
giving his last will and testament to his beloved people in the Book of Devarim.
The parsha begins with Moshe discussing various events that occurred in the
midbar and places they settled in. The pasuk uses unique phraseology saying;
“these are the words moshe spoke to all Israel…” It usually says “and Moshe
spoke to the entire nation, saying…” Moshe lists various locations where the
nation sinned against Hashem, without an explanation of what happened in
each place. Why does he not give further detail?
Rashi explains that since these words are words of rebuke Moshe
avoided using direct language to protect the honor and dignity of Bnei Yisroel.
Moshe merely hints to the various sins, symbolized in names of places (some
that didn’t exist) rather than listing the sins themselves. The people were
confident that they would not be influenced in the alien ways and temptations
of Canaan, so he began by reminding them of the numerous sins of the nation.
If they could sin while being surrounded by miracles surely the dangers would
be greater without constant reminders of Hashem’s presence.
As mothers we find ourselves in the position of needing to give rebuke
to our children. The Torah is giving us important guidelines how to go about this
vital task. Reprimanding our children is essential if we truly love them. Yet, it
is a delicate undertaking. The Torah shows us that when criticizing, we must
choose our words wisely and be careful not to embarrass our child. We should
be meticulous to use gentle words that will let our child retain his dignity.
Additionally, we see how Moshe reminisces about past experiences
and conveys his message. There are times when we cannot immediately
pounce on the child’s wrongdoings as he may be in the throes of rebelliousness
and not open to rebuke. It may be better to later rehash an experience in a
calmer time frame and successfully point out mistakes.
Interestingly, the Torah tells us that only "after smiting Sichon, king of
the Amorites, and (the giant) Og, king of Bashan, did Moshe begin explaining
this Torah (rebuke) to them." (Deuteronomy 1:4) Rashi explains: "if the Jews
were to say, 'what has Moshe done for us? How does he have the right to
rebuke us?' Moshe thus waited until the defeat of the last two major enemies
before rebuking the nation."
As a parent our children need to see us extending ourselves for their
benefit, as that is translated into feeling loved. When they feel loved they
are receptive to our rebuke for they understand it is for their benefit. Yet the
Torah is teaching something even deeper in respect to giving tochacha. Moshe
waited until the nation experienced a victory before reprimanding them. He
chose a time when morale was high and they were in a confident mindset. We
should not admonish our children when they are at a low and feeling down
about themselves as they are not in a healthy frame of mind to accept criticism.
If we wait until they have tasted some success, accomplished a small feat, or
reached even a minor goal, they will be in heightened state of self-confidence
and be open to accepting our words.
The whole book of chumash we are reading is called Devarim- words. Our
words make all the difference; through them we can make or break a person.
Let us use our words to build others up with sensitivity, love and proper timing.
In that merit, may we be given the land of Israel fully, with Moshe as our leader.
GATEWAY TO HAPPINESS by Rabbi Zelig Pliskin
3.5 You have the ability to change your negative evaluations to positive ones.
1. We all have answers to the question of how we view life in general. Even a
person who has not consciously formulated a point of view implicitly manifests
one. Some people view life as an adventure, full of excitement and opportunities
for accomplishment, which others view life as a painful experience that must be
endured. Regardless of how you have been viewing life in the past, you can begin
to have a more positive attitude if you consciously make an effort to think along
positive lines. Just realizing it is your choice can give you a large amount of
control and help you improve.
2. If you forcibly try to remove negative thoughts about a problem, you will often
find that the more you try to get rid of the thoughts, the stronger those thoughts
become entrenched in your mind. (Rabbi Yisroel Salanter; Tnuas Hamussar, vol.1,
284)
Don’t try to force positive thoughts; gently and gradually look for more positive
ways of viewing things. It might help to ask yourself, “What positive way could I
tell someone else how to view this matter?”
3. Whenever you react to an event or occurrence with a negative emotion (such
as
sadness, anger, or anxiety) divide the situation into three parts or stages:
Stage 1: The situation itself (without any evaluation).
Stage 2: Your attitude about the situation.
Stage 3: Your emotional reaction.
The situation in itself (stage 1) does not cause your emotional reaction (stage
3). It
is always your attitude about the situation (stage 3) that causes your emotional
reaction. Change your attitude (stage 2) from negative to positive and your
emotional reaction (stage 3) will change from negative to positive. Remember,
the
positive attitude has to be realistic and acceptable to you personally.
Whenever you react negatively (stage 3), figure out what your self-statements
is at
stage 2, and try to change it to a more positive or less negative outlook.
4. In his later years, Rabbi Yechezkail Levenstein (1884-1974) wrote that those
situations which initially caused him suffering were ultimately the cause of good
fortune. (Ohr Yechezkail: michtavim, p.326)
We can never really be certain that any event will actually be bad for us. Why
assess an event as definitely negative, when it can turn out in a way that you will
clearly see is for your benefit?
5. Even a person with much life experience and great control over his thoughts
and
emotions will find that in unusual situations his initial reaction will be negative.
Immediately use your ability to weigh the situation objectively and challenge
your
negative way of viewing the matter. This ability gives you a large degree of control
over your reactions. (Rabbi Yosef Leib Bloch; Shiurai Daas, vol.3, p. 67)
When you immediately react with thoughts conducive to sadness, anger,
resentment, or envy, don’t feel you must keep those thoughts until they wear out
by themselves. Rather, as soon as you realize you reacted counterproductively,
challenge your initial reaction. Tell yourself why the event is not really as negative
as your originally considered it to be. Tell yourself reasons why you need not keep
thinking in patterns that lead to resentment and anger. The reasons must be real
to
you. This might take persistence.
Some people half-heartedly try to do this for a few seconds and give up, claiming
they are unable to do it. They give up too soon. We are not claiming that it is easy
for everyone, or that it can be learned in a few seconds. But it is a skill that can be
learned. Like any other skill it takes sufficient practice to become efficient at it. It
is helpful to write down your negative thoughts and then write down positive
ways
of looking at the event or situation.
N'shei Page
by Leiby Fisher
Announcement that there will be a
Womens Pirkei Avos Shiur
on this shabbos 6:30 at Ohr Chaim-18 Forshay
"Given by our very own Rebbitzen Mindy Lankry"
At the end of this weeks parsha the pasuk
states " do not fear for I am fighting for you."
At this juncture in time as a nation the world seems bleak and
unforgiving. As a Jew in this time I look around me and fear for the
world that I bring my children into. The glibe in its entirety has in
a few short weeks shown what has always bubbled just beneath the
surface, pure and unadulterated hate. A hate that knows no sense
, rhyme, or reason. Who will stand for us, who will protect us, what
will be.
I pose the answer lies within ourselves, no longer can we count on
other nations or peoples to step forward in our defense. We have a
promise from Hashem, I will fight for you, we must all in our own way
prepare to accept this truth as the only truth. We must step forward
as individuals and as a nation and shout from the roof tops , we will
not be still, we will not go quietly, we are prepared to take all steps
for it is Hashem that's fights for us and nobody else.
As we can not eat meat this
week I offer a no meat,
no cook recipe. Tuna salad
Pok'e
BY TZVI FREEMAN
C H A B A D. O R G
B Y T Z V I F R E E M A N - C H A B A D. O R G
From the Wisdom &
Te a c h i n g s o f t h e
Lubavitcher Rebbe
Liberate your Blessings
Based on letters and talks of the Rebbe, Rabbi M. M. Schneerson
Soul Repair
How will you fix a soul?
A soul doesn’t need fixing. It needs to be uncovered.
Blind yourself to its muddy crust. Dig deeply and deeper yet, sift through the
darkened embers, search for a spark that still shines. Fan that spark until a
flame appears, find the mitzvah that will serve as its oil and wick. Until all is
consumed in the warmth of that flame.
For empathy is the redeemer of love, and love is the mother of all good deeds.
1 lb raw tuna cubed in to 1/2 inch cubes
3 scallion sliced very fine
1 tablespoon lemon zest
3 table spoon chili sesame oil
1/4 cup soy sauce
1/8 cup coconut milk
1/8 cup pineapple juice
5 tablespoon sesame seed
Direction:
1) combine tuna , scallion, zest, and sesame seed
2) combine soy, sesame oil , cocnut milk, and pineapple juice
3) mix step 1 and 2 allow to marinate for 20 minutes and enjoy
Pair with a chilled rose
‫בתיאבון לחיים‬
Leiby
P.s. If you have any questions regarding sourcing or anything else
gastronomically inclined please feel free to contacted at leibyfisher@
gmail.com
Choose Your Strategy
How do you fix a place, a problem, a person—anything at all?
By rejecting the bad and embracing the good.
If so, you have two possible strategies:
You could focus on all that is bad, ugly and diseased, scraping it away and
chasing it out, so that eventually all that’s left is pure and healthy.
Or you could focus on whatever is still healthy and functional, embracing it,
fortifying it and using it for its true purpose, so that eventually the dark crust in
which it was imprisoned simply falls away.
Certainly, both strategies are necessary, and both have their time and place.
But where do you begin?
It depends. When the human soul shines bright and strong, with just a few
details out of place—then you can focus on discarding whatever bad remains.
But when everything is a mess, when the soul lies in a deep coma, when
darkness rules in every cell—then to attack the disease head-on could prove
fatal. Then you have no choice but to seek out the precious sparks of life that
have survived.
Those are the most precious jewels, those hidden at the bottom of a dark mine.
Hmmm......
“One of the great things about being willing to try new things and
make mistakes is that making mistakes keeps you humble."
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------"We cannot drop out of human involvement without endangering
our spiritual health."
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------"Maturity is the capacity to withstand ego-destroying experiences,
and not lose ones perspective in the ego-building experiences"
Kids Corner submitted
by shragie Newhouse
Olomeinu in Chinuch.org
Kids Corner submitted by shragie Newhouse Olomeinu in Chinuch.org
Yartzeits
5 Av
Rav Yitzchak Luria Ashkenazi from Tzefas, the Arizal (1534-1572), born in Jerusalem, son of
Rav Shlomo Luria Ashkenazi, who is believed to be descended from Rav Yechiel Luria, Av
Beis Din of Brisk and author of “Chochmas Shlomo on Shas and the Yad Shel Shlomo. His
father passed away shortly after his birth, and Rav Klominus taught him. He and his family
moved to Egypt when Ran Klominus died. There he learned with Rav Dovid ben Zimra, the
Radvaz from age 14. Among the other talmidim was Rav Betzaelel Ashkenazi, author of
Shitas Mekubetzes. He moved to Tzefas at age 36, in the same year that the Ramak, Rav
Moshe Cordovero, was niftar. He was niftar 2 years later.
Rav Gedalyah Chiyun (1750). Born in Turkey, he founded the Yeshivas Beis Kel (in 1732),
which studied Kaballah according to the approach of the ARI. His teacher was the great
mekubal, Rav Chaim Alfandari. His greatest student was Rav Shalom Sharabi (Rashash) of
Yemen. (5 Av, according to Yated 2007)
Rav Chaim Ozer Grodzensky of Vilna (1863-1940). Born in Ivye, a small town near Vilna
where his father ( a talmid of Rav Yisrael Salanter) was Rav for forty years, preceded by his
grandfather who had also served as Rav there for forty years, Rav Chaim Ozer was gifted
with an infallible memory - never experiencing "forgetting," as he himself remarked, until
his old age. At 15 years of age, he went to the yeshiva of Volozhin and was immediately
accepted in Reb Chaim Brisker's select group. He married the daughter of the Vilna dayan,
Reb Lazer, son-in-law of Reb Yisrael Salanter at the age of 20. Two years later, his fatherin-law died, and he took thenposition of dayan in Vilna, and over the next 55 years, he
became the unofficial Rav of Vilna. His only child, a girl of seventeen, became ill, was
bedridden for three years, and died at twenty. Reb Chaim Ozer was one of the founders
of Agudath Israel and the pillar of the movement throughout his life. He authored Sheilos
Utshuvos Achi’ezer. With his petira, the Jewish people lost three giants in 10 months: Rav
Shimon Shkop, Rosh Yeshiva in Telshe for 25 years, and in Grodno (9 Cheshvan), and Rav
Baruch Ber Levovitz of Kamenitz (5 Kislev)
Rav Ezriel Hildesheimer, Rav of Adas Yisrael of Berlin (1820-1899). The first Rosh Yeshiva
of the Berlin Rabbinical Seminary, and formerly Rabbi of Eisenstadt, Hungary. The Berlin
Seminary, which was created in response to the growth of Reform in Germany, continued in
existence until the late 1930s under the leadership of such figures as R' Dovid Zvi Hoffman
(until 1921), R' Avraham Eliyahu Kaplan (until 1924) and R' Yechiel Yaakov Weinberg. [other
source claims 4 Tamuz]
Rav Binyomin Paler (1908-2000), a talmid muvhak of the Brisker Rav, Rav Yitzchak Zev
HaLevi Soloveitchik. His mother was a direct descendent of the Rema. Born in Brisk, Rav
Binyomin studied in Toras Chessed of Rav Moshe Sokolovski, author of the Imrei Moshe. In
1931, he transferred to the yeshiva of Rav Velvel Soloveitchik, the rav of Brisk. He traveled
with the Mir yeshiva to Shanghai, where he drew close to the mashgiach, Rav Yechezkel
Levenstein. After the war, he arrived in the United Sates and founded the Beis HaTalmud
yeshiva in Brooklyn. Soon afterward he married the daughter of Rav Shmuel Ehrenfeld
of Mattersdorf. In 1967, he founded the Mekor Chaim yeshiva, where he taught for over
thirty years.
Rav Shimon Nosson Nota Biederman. Born in Tiveria to Rav Yaakov Yitzchak, the Admor
of Lelov, a descendent of the first Lelover Rebbe, Rav Dovid, who himself was a talmid of
the Chozeh of Lublin. When his father was niftar in 1981, Rav Shimon Nasan Nota became
Admor and opened Mosdos Ohr Yaakov in his father’s memory; these included kollelim
and chessed organizations. (1930-2004)
6 Av
Rav Yehoshua Greenwald, Av Beis Din of Chust. After suffering the horrors of World War
II, he followed the Rambam’s advice and wrote that “strolling in beautiful gardens, looking
at pleasing works of architecture, and being surrounded by beautiful objects, alleviate
depression and expand one's mind.
7 Av
Moshe ben Amram Greenwald (or Grunwald) of Chust, the Arugas Habosem (1915). A
disciple of Rebbe Yusha Rokeach of Belz. His son, Rav Rav Yaakov Yechezkiya, became the
Pupa Rebbe.
Rav Simcha Bunim Ehrenfeld of Mattersdorf, son of Rav Shmuel Ehrenfeld. Rosh Yeshiva of
the Chasam Sofer yeshiva. Author of Ma'aneh Simcha (1926)
Don Yosef Hanasi
Rav Shalom Noach Brazovsky, the Slonimer Rebbe (1911-2000). Born in Baranovich (today
in Belarus), where his father, Rav Moshe Avraham, was the Rosh Hakahal. Baranovich was
the home of the Slonimer Rebbe, Rav Avraham Weinberg, and his yeshiva, Toras Chessed.
(Rav Weinberg, known as the "Bais Avraham," was a great-grandson and namesake of the
first Slonimer Rebbe, known as the "Yesod Ha'avodah." Rav Brazovsky's mother was a
granddaughter of Rav Hillel, a brother of the "Yesod Ha'avodah.") The future Rav Brazovsky
studied in Yeshivas Toras Chessed under its rosh yeshiva, Rav Avraham Shmuel Hirshovitz (a
grandson of Rav Eliezer Gordon of Telz), and its mashgiach, Rav Moshe Midner (a grandson
of the "Yesod Ha'avodah" and a student of Rav Chaim "Brisker" Soloveitchik). He thus
absorbed Talmudic studies in the Lithuanian style with traditional chassidic teachings.
Shortly before his own passing in 1933, the Bais Avraham recommended to his cousin, Rav
Avraham Weinberg of Teveryah that he take Rav Brazovsky as a son-in-law. (Rav Avraham's
brother was the father of Rav Yaakov Weinberg, the late rosh yeshiva of Ner Israel, and
Rav Noach Weinberg, founder of Aish Hatorah.) On Rosh Chodesh Cheshvan, 1941, Rav
Brazovsky opened the Slonimer yeshiva in Yerushalayim. With the exception of the Yesod
Ha'avodah, none of the Slonimer Rebbes or their predecessors, the rebbes of Lechovitch
and Kobrin, committed their teachings to writing. As part of his effort to rejuvenate Slonimer
chassidus, Rav Brazovsky was responsible for collecting the oral traditions ascribed to these
leaders in works such as Divrei Shmuel and Toras Avos. Rav Brazovsky also authored many
volumes of his own teachings, including the seven-volume Nesivos Shalom. Rav Brazovsky
served as the Slonimer Rebbe from his father-in- law's death in 1981.
8 Av
Rav Yehuda HaLevy of Ragoza, founder of the Jewish yishuv in Yafo (1878).
Rav Simcha Zissel Ziv, the Alter from Kelm (1824-1898). After his marriage, he moved from
Kelm to Kovno where he became a talmid muvhak of Rav Yisrael Salanter. In 1862, he
opened the Talmud Torah of Kelm, in order to combat the growing influence of haskala.
About 15 years later, he and his yeshiva were denounced as “anti-government, and Rav
Simcha Zissel had to change his last name from Broide to Ziv. His talmidim included Rav Nosson
Tzvi Finkel (the Alter of Slobodka), Rav Yosef Yoizel Horowitz (the Alter of Novardok), Rav Aharon
Bakst, Rav Reuven Dessler, and his son Rav Nachum Ziv. The yeshiva was always highly restricted
and at most it held 30 to 35 talmidim.
Rav Shimon Agasi was born in Baghdad (1852-1914). His family originated in Persia. In Persian,
his name Agasi, means "commissioner," a position some of his forebears, who were very
wealthy and influential, had occupied in their native land. Rav Shimon's father, Rav Aharon,
had been a very successful businessman who imported paint from India. At the age of eleven,
Shimon began to study in Baghdad's Medrash Talmud Torah, founded by Rav Abdallah Somech.
It developed rapidly to become the top Torah institution in the city, where over three thousand
students studied free-of-charge. Among those who learned there were Rav Eliyahu Mani (the
chief rav of Chevron), the Ben Ish Chai and Rav Salman Mutzafi. In 1865, a man, named Yitzchak
Luria, came to Baghdad and attempted to open an Alliance school, which offered secular
studies and tried to modernize the lifestyles of its students. However, Baghdad's sages placed
a cheirem on the school and thwarted his efforts. From Medrash Talmud Torah, Rav Shimon
proceeded to its adult division, Beit Zilcha, where he became one of its finest students. His main
mentors in Beit Zilcha were Rav Abdallah Somech's two best students, Rav Shmuel Majled and
Rav Nissim HaLevi. At the age of 17, Rav Shimon began to study Kabbalah from Rav Chaim Vital's
Eitz Chaim. A number of years later, he joined the Chacham Yitzchak yeshivah, founded by
Rav Yitzchak Berabi Mordechai Sasson, another of Baghdad's great sages. Among its illustrious
students were Rav Yehuda Petaya, Rav Dovid Sofer, Rav Rafael Shlomo Laniado, Rav Nissim
Kadouri and Rav Yitzchak Nissim. In 1898, his oldest son, Aharon, passed away on Purim of that
year. Rav Agasi was the author of Shem MiShimon.
9 Av
Rav Yaakov Yitzchak HaLevi Horowitz, the Chozeh of Lublin (1754-1815), 8th generation from
the Shelah HaKodesh; student of Reb Shmelke at Nikolsurg and Reb Elimelech of Lizhensk.
Many of his insights were published posthumously in Divrei Emes, Zichron Tov, and Zos Zichron
Rav Yitzchak Yosef Zilber (1917-2004), born in Kazan, Russia, to Rav Ben Tzion, who had
studied in the Slabodka yeshivah. Rav Ben Tzion taught Torah to his son, despite Soviet Russia's
Mandatory Schooling Law. During the 1920s, in the Soviet Union, all of the Jewish schools
were closed, and those caught studying or teaching Torah were exiled to Siberia. At the age of
fifteen, Rav Yitzchak Yosef delivered shiurim throughout the city. At one point, he was arrested
for his kiruv activities and thrown into prison. On Purim of 1953, when he was still in prison,
Rav Yitzchak Yosef assembled fifteen Jews and taught them about Megilas Esther. In 1972, Rav
Yitzchak Yosef finally received an aliyah permit.
When he arrived in Eretz Yisrael, Rav Yitzchak Yosef took his son, Ben Tzion, to Meah Shearim.
While there, he met Rav Beinish Finkel, the Rosh Yeshivah of Yeshivas Mir, with whom he
became very close. Although Rav Yitzchak Yosef was overjoyed to be in Eretz HaKodesh, he was
deeply disturbed by the fact that, during that period, very few Russian-born Jews kept Torah
and mitzvos. Then and there, he launched an amazing array of activities on behalf of his Russian
brothers. As in Russia, he would travel long distances to draw young Russians, who were
scattered all over the country, closer to Torah. One of those young people was Eliyahu Rips,
currently a professor of worldwide fame who lectures on the subject of the Bible Codes. Soon
after his aliyah, Rav Yitzchak Yosef became a mashgiach ruchani in Yeshivas Dvar Yerushalayim,
headed by Rav Baruch Horowitz. In that yeshivah, he paid special attention to its Russian
baalei teshuvah. Over the years, he assisted and inspired all of the organizations for Russian
immigrants, among them Shamir, Shevut Ami, Ohr Avner and the Russian departments of Ohr
Sameach, Machon Lev and Aish HaTorah. Today, Toldos Yeshurun sponsors kollelim in Tel Aviv,
Haifa, Ashdod, Netanyah, Ofakim, Beitar, Beit Shemesh, Neveh Yaakov, Netivot and Modi'in,
while Rav Yitzchak Yaakov's daughter, Chavah Kuperman, runs a network of shiurim for women.
10 Av
Yissachor ben Yaakov Avinu (1564 BCE)
Rav Don Yitzchak Abarbanel (1437-1508). Abrabanel was born in Lisbon, Portugal, to an
illustrious Sephardic family which traced its lineage back to Dovid Hamelech. His grandfather,
Rav Shmuel, escaped from Seville, Spain, when the Catolics destroyed the Jewish quarter,
mudering many Jews. When Rav Yitzchak was only 20, he completed his first book, Ateres
Zekeinim, and began to work on his famous commentary on the Torah. In the Summer of 1471,
following the victory of King Alfonso V over Morocco, an emissary of the Moroccan Jewish
community, Emmanuel ben Yitzchak, approached Don Yitzchak Abrabanel with a plea to assist
in the ransom of 250 Jewish would-be slaves. The Abarbavnl was not only successful, he added
his own funds to supply food and medicine. Abarbanel served as treasurer to King Alfonso until
he was forced to move to Castile (Spain) and eventually entered the service of Ferdinand and
Isabella in 1484. In March 1492, an edict was issued expelling the Jews from Spain, after the
conquest of Granade. Despite his political influence he was unable to prevent the expulsion
in 1492 and refused the king’s offer to remain at his post, choosing instead to throw in his
lot with his people. On Tisha B’Av, he led 300,000 Jews out of the country. Only 10% reached
safe shores. Rav Yitzchak found asylum in Naples, where he remained for seven years, until
the French invaded. He then fled to Corfu and finally – in 1503 - to Venice, where he died.
Most of his writings were composed in his later years when he was free of governmental
responsibilities. [Hamodia 2005 says it’s 29 Tishrei]
Rav Shimon Ziat, one of the rabbonim of the Aram Tzova (Aleppo) community in Eretz Israel
(1905-2000). When he was very young, his father passed away and, at the age of 14, he fled to
Mexico City due to the hunger which prevailed in Syria after the First World War. His mentor
was the mekubal Rav Mordechai Attias. In 1961, he moved to Eretz Yisrael with his entire family,
settling in Bnei Brak where his sons founded Torah institutions and taught Torah.
11 Av
Rav Hillel of Paritch, author of Pelach Harimon (1795-1864). A talmid muvhak of Rav Avraham
Dov, Rav of Zhitomer. He served as Rav of Patrich, and later succeeded Rav Baruch Mordechai
in Bobroisk. His other writings are included in Imrei Noam and Likutei Beurim (a commentary
on various works of the Mitteler Rebbe of Lubavitch).
Rav Yitzchak Blazer, author of Pri Yitzchak and Kochvei Ohr (1837-1907). One of the leading
disciples of Rav Yisrael Salanter, Rav Yitzchak was born in Vilna, married at the age of 15, and
moved to Kovno. At the age of 15, he became the Rabbi of St. Petersburg (hence his “other”
name, Reb Itzele Peterberg), a position he held for 16 years. He spent the last 3 years of his life
in Yerushalayim.
L
'Chaim
Can you solve these
RIDDLES?
By Jack Shelby
By Itzik Weinberg
Which furniture in the parsha is the size of 36 amot ?
I'm not one to be busy with dairy restaurants but this week
being that we are restricted from eating meat, I get to make
some rounds at some places that perhaps I wouldn't go to
during the rest of the year. This past week I went to Mocha
Bleu located at 1399 Queen Anne Rd in Teaneck.
Last weeks Answer
Where in the parsha are there 5 weddings in one pasuk?
‫״ותהיינה מחלה תרצה וחגלה ומלכה ונועה בנות צלפחד לבני דודיהן לנשים״‬
Due to the high demand, they would not take a reservation,
however, my wife and I decided to take a chance and go
anyway.
Although the place was packed we were lucky and we didn't
have to wait more than 10 minutes for a table.
Being that we were there before (not during the 9 days)
we had what to compare it to. It was interesting to see that
they had a special limited 9 daysSample
menu. At first we were
disappointed because when we did previously eat there we
had enjoyed the food very much and we looked forward to
repeating some items. Truth be told it was better that it was
limited, this way we were able to try new items that would not
have interested us had the other items been available. The
presentation of the food was done first class. It was all very
fresh and delicious. Although it did take more than I think it
should have for a waiter to take our order, once they did take
our order the food came out rather quickly and the waiter was
very attentive to make sure we were enjoying. So here's to
Mocha Bleu doing it well!
I need to also throw in that as we were walking to the car we
passed a nice looking liquor shop and obviously I'm not going
to waste an opportunity to check it out so we went in and were
quite impressed with the Bourbon selection they had. They
had at least 6 bourbon's that are extremely hard to find.....
something tells me I'll be back
Eat well my friends
If you ask any smart doctor (maybe even our special
dentist), you will be told that having fun is actually
good for your health. In order to live a long life, it
is important to be happy and calm. I’ve also been
told many times by my rebbe, that being in a good
frame is also good for your learning. So for those
reasons, I decided to go banana boating upstate.
It was actually more fun than I expected! Being pulled by a motor boat
really fast with the wind blowing in my face while I tried to hold on with
one hand while hanging off; it little like James Bond. All the other boats, as
well as the beautiful scenery really made it exciting for everyone, no matter
how old they were.
As we were all getting onto the boat, I jokingly yelled “shotgun” because I
wanted to be in the front seat. For all those who aren’t aware, yelling “shotgun”
is usually something people say when they want to get dibs on the front seat
in a car, but WHY?!!!??
Can you imagine if when we would go on the highway there would be
scary pirates with patches and people who would try and stop our cars to
rob us..?! Ok so we have cops, but in the days of stagecoaches, there were
pirates and others who would rob people on their journeys. In the days of
stagecoaches, an armed guard sat beside the driver with a shot gun to scare
off robbers.
L'Chaim
Please, don’t get any ideas..!!
Think about it,
Yehuda Grodko
Rabbi
Nachum Scheiner
Ohr Chaim Night Kollel
Learning Hilchos Ma'achalei Akum
We started to discuss last week the various
methods employed in cooking and their
halachic ramifications as far as the issur of
bishul akum is concerned. I would like to
continue with 2 other methods that are
commonly used - steaming and microwaving
- both extremely relevant in today’s society.
Steaming is used extensively in commercial
cooking and there is a big discussion amongst
the poskim whether or not it is included in
the issur of bishul akum. One possible reason
that it would be allowed is because it was
not a form of cooking used at the time that
the Chachamim mandated the issur and
was therefore not included. The consensus
of the poskim is to only be lenient with a
tziruf (combined with an additional point
of reasoning to allow it). As far as a nonJew cooking food in a microwave, very often
there is no problem. If the food is just being
reheated - which is quite often the case - then
there is no problem of bishul akum, which
only applies to the initial cooking process.
Kollel Boker And Night Kollel By Rabbi Nachum Scheiner
Night Kollel 8:15-9:45-Open to the Public
Kollel Boker 7:00 am-8:00 am-Open to the Public
Followed by Maariv 9:45
Followed by Shachris 8am & Breakfast
Hilchos Ma’achalei Akkum
Topic : Maseches Sukkah
-We Hope You Show Up- We Will Be Happy to Set You Up With A Chavrusa For As Long & As Much As You Wish
However if the food is actually being cooked
for the 1st time, then we do not allow it to
be done by a non-Jew. The reason is because
cooking in a microwave is considered to be
just another method of cooking and should be
included in the issur. R’ Moshe Feinstein ztz”l
indeed mandates that use of a microwave on
Shabbos is tantamount to bona fide cooking
and is asur min hatorah. The same would
apply to bishul akum and therefore a nonJew cooking food in a microwave should not
be allowed.
KOLLEL NEWS:
The night kollel would like to wish a hearty
mazal tov to our dear chaver, Avrohom and
Chavie Anteby, on the birth of their baby boy.
We also extend our mazal tov wishes to Aryeh
and Tzippy Smith, on the birth of their baby
boy. May they both grow up to become true
talmidei chachomim and a source of nachas
for the entire family.
METHODS USED IN COOKING PART II
YESHIVAS BEIN HAZMANIM STATING THIS
COMING WEEK:
Boruch Hashem, after a successful and
invigorating Pesach Yeshivas Bein Hazmanim,
we would like to invite all bochurim and
yungerleit to come join us once again, for our
summer Yeshivas Bein Hazmanim. It will be
starting right after Tisha B’Av, in our geshmake
air conditioned Beis Midrash. Guest speakers
to be announced. The schedule will be as
follows: Shachris - 8:45 Breakfast 9:30 10:00 Seder - 10:00 -1:00 Followed by lunch
Mincha Gedolah at appr. 1:35 There will also
be Matan Schara B’tzida.
We are continuing to set up chavrusos both
in the morning and at night. Anyone needing
a chavrusa, even just for the summer,
please contact me @ 845 - 499 - 6354 or @
Ohrchaimmonsey@gmail.com
Wishing everyone a wonderful Shabbos,
Rabbi Nachum Scheiner
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