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Freiers And Forgivers

There is a fine, but crucial line, between being a forgiver and a freier. Let’s be sure not to cross it.

The Shabbos Table Dilemma: Are You Clearing Your Plates Correctly?
Pistachio shells, dirty napkins, and linen tablecloths—discover the nuanced halachos of Muktzah and how to clear your table without violating Shabbos.
Respect at the Table: The Halachic Rules of a Parent's Set Seat
Does your father or mother have a fixed spot at the table? Discover the sources behind this ancient honor, when it applies, and how it impacts guests.
Break the Routine: Why Childhood Religion Is Holding Your Growth Back
Going through the motions won't transform your soul this Elul. Discover how to break free from rote habit, take ownership of your personal growth, and awaken real spiritual momentum.
How to Really Forgive When the Hurt Runs Deep
An apology isn't always enough to heal the pain. Practical steps and spiritual tools to let go of resentment this Elul.

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14 Elul 5786 | 27/8/2026

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6:12 Sunrise
8:50 Kriyat Shma MGA
9:26 Kriyat Shma GRA
12:40 Chatzot (Midday)
19:14 Sunset
19:34 Tzet Hakochavim

Shabbat Ki Tavo

16 Elul 5786

Shabbat Times | Parashat Hashavua

18:32 Candle lighting
19:45 End of Shabbat
20:24 Rabeinu Tam

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I am trying to find out who the author of the following statement is: "a man should love his wife as much as he does himself and should respect her even more than he respects himself" - listed as Yevamot 62B.

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It is a statement from the sages of the Mishna not related to a specific one, it appears in the Talmud tractate Yevamot as you stated and the source is from the tractate of Derech Eretz (of the Masectot Ketanot, Perek Haminin; 16)

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P'ninat Mishpat: Complaints about Contractor’s Work – part II
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Regulation of Land Rights in a Settlement Extension – part V
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Buying a Driving School Car
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Various Universal Stages of the Geula Process
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Armies Still Necessary for Balance & the War Against Wars
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Muscle & Meaning: The Dual Nature of Gevurah (Physical Strength)
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Worse on the Outside, Better on the Inside – #332
Date and Place: 26 Elul 5670 (1910), Yafo
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Freiers And Forgivers

There is a fine, but crucial line, between being a forgiver and a freier. Let’s be sure not to cross it.

The Shabbos Table Dilemma: Are You Clearing Your Plates Correctly?

Pistachio shells, dirty napkins, and linen tablecloths—discover the nuanced halachos of Muktzah and how to clear your table without violating Shabbos.

Respect at the Table: The Halachic Rules of a Parent's Set Seat

Does your father or mother have a fixed spot at the table? Discover the sources behind this ancient honor, when it applies, and how it impacts guests.

Break the Routine: Why Childhood Religion Is Holding Your Growth Back

Going through the motions won't transform your soul this Elul. Discover how to break free from rote habit, take ownership of your personal growth, and awaken real spiritual momentum.

How to Really Forgive When the Hurt Runs Deep

An apology isn't always enough to heal the pain. Practical steps and spiritual tools to let go of resentment this Elul.

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Is fishing as sport wrong?

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The Laws of Elul and Selichot

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The Sense of History

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Be Silent and Listen

A weekly Shiur by Rabbi Jonathan Sacks.

A Nation of Storytellers

A weekly Shiur by Rabbi Jonathan Sacks for the weekly portion "Ki Tavo".

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Sparks of Teshuva

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Days of Divine Favor

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Selichot in Orot Hathora bat yam

with Rabbi Mordechai Kalifa rabbi of the Shul and Rabbi David Hai Hakohen head of Orot Hatorah institute

Playing Hide-and-seek with God

God plays hide-and-seek with man...God's absence evokes a longing to draw near to Him

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Complaints about Contractor’s Work – part II

(based on ruling 83037.1 of the Eretz Hemdah-Gazit Rabbinical Courts)

P'ninat Mishpat: Realtor’s Fee on Large Commercial Building – part I

(based on ruling 85031 of the Eretz Hemdah-Gazit Rabbinical Courts)

P'ninat Mishpat: Complaints about Contractor’s Work – part II

(based on ruling 83037.1 of the Eretz Hemdah-Gazit Rabbinical Courts)

Regulation of Land Rights in a Settlement Extension – part V

An Individual Donation

Buying a Driving School Car

The Intersection of the Three Eichas

Overcharging of the Value of Reputation

Taking a Bus Instead of Driving

Ask the Rabbi: How to Hold the Sefer Torah During an Aliya

Ask the Rabbi: AI for Halacha

Haircut for a Bar Mitzva in the Three Weeks

Various Universal Stages of the Geula Process

Armies Still Necessary for Balance & the War Against Wars

Muscle & Meaning: The Dual Nature of Gevurah (Physical Strength)

One Humanity, One Creator, One Jerusalem

I Will Bring You Back Up – part II

I Will Bring You Back Up – part I

MORESHET SHAUL: THE STAFF OF PLEASANTNESS

MORESHET SHAUL: THE DAYS THAT THE HEAVEN IS ABOVE THE LAND – PART II

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