YeshivaThe torah world Gateway
Beit Midrash
- Sections
- Chemdat Yamim
- P'ninat Mishpat
There was a dispute between members of the community of Mantova (Italy), Chaim and his son, on one hand, and Menachem Raphael, on the other. The former were set chazanim for the community for many years without any complaints against them, including from Menachem Raphael. Recently a bitter dispute erupted between Chaim and Menachem Raphael, which began when Chaim volunteered to help the community collect the tzedaka assessments made for members of the community to donate. Upon trying to collect from Menachem Raphael, very harsh words were said, and feelings of hatred developed. Menachem Raphael wants Chaim and his son to not be chazanim any more based on the ruling of the Mordechai (Chulin, 597) in the name of Rabbeinu Simcha that an enemy of a member of the shul is not to be appointed as chazan. The Maharik (44) says that Rabbeinu Simcha’s ruling applies even when only a single person is an enemy of the chazan.
However, this is a misapplication of the ruling, as the Maharik says explicitly that if the person who now objects to him agreed to him previously, he cannot protest. The Mordechai and the Aguda also talk about not appointing him as a chazan. The case of a single enemy in the community is one in which we do not appoint and we do not remove from the post. It is not fair to the majority of the community to deprive them of their chazan because an individual now has a relationship of enmity.
It is even clearer in this case, where the problem started due to Chaim’s willingness to collect the tzedaka assessment which Menachem Raphael did not pay. Therefore, it is up to the community as a whole to decide what they would like to do about the matter.
The one demand on Chaim and his son is to promise that they will do their part to remove their hatred for Menachem Raphael from their hearts and to have in mind that their tefillot will count toward fulfilling his obligation. It has been the practice for a long time to make chazanim who might try to exclude people from the tefilla promise that they are including them in their intentions, and we have done this for years in our community. If Menachem Raphael does not believe that the chazanim are indeed having him in mind in their tefillot, he should go to another community where, baruch Hashem, there are no shortages of shuls.
P'ninat Mishpat (825)
Various Rabbis
309 - Lost Collateral
310 - Demand to Remove a Chazan from His Post
311 - Present to Minor Daughter
Load More
Various Rabbis
Various Rabbis including those of of Yeshivat Bet El, such as Rabbi Chaim Katz, Rabbi Binyamin Bamberger and Rabbi Yitzchak Greenblat and others.
Moreshet Shaul Moreshet Shaul: A Crown and its Scepter – part II
Based on Siach Shaul, Pirkei Machshava V’Hadracha p. 294-5
P'ninat Mishpat P'NINAT MISHPAT: A Mess of Loans, Repayments and Grievances – part II
based on ruling 83033 of the Eretz Hemdah-Gazit Rabbinical Courts
P'ninat Mishpat P'ninat Mishpat: A Used Car with a Tendency Toward Engine Problems
based on appeal ruling 84034 of the Eretz Hemdah-Gazit Rabbinical Courts
P'ninat Mishpat P'ninat Mishpat: Did Any Furniture Go to the Buyer? – part I
based on ruling 84093 of the Eretz Hemdah-Gazit Rabbinical Courts
P'ninat Mishpat P'ninat Mishpat: Late and Flawed Apartment
based on ruling 82174 of the Eretz Hemdah-Gazit Rabbinical Courts
Rabbis in Midrash
Lessons
fast navigation
Kuzari -Rabbi Ari Shvat Kuzari class 5- "Proofs of G-d"
This may be the most important class of the entire book, where we finally get to the Jewish proof of the existence of G-d and truth of the Torah. We should follow His own direction where He tells us how to get to Him: through the Nation of Israel: Jewish history, Jewish prophets (and today, prophecies fulfilled), and national reward & punishment towards Am Yisrael.
Ein Aya One Humanity, One Creator, One Jerusalem
Rav Kook innovatively and beautifully explains this aggadeta where our sages say that after Jerusalem was destroyed her cinnamon fragrance is only found locked in a particular kingdom's treasury.
Shlach Lecha "Why So Many Don't Make Aliya?" - Parshat Shlach
This short article deals with the weird phenomena that every single time Am Yisrael is meant to enter the Land of Israel, throughout the Tanach, 2nd Temple and until today, they "chicken out" and look for excuses. What's the problem with this mitzvah that proves so challenging. The article, based on sources, suggests that the difficulties of Eretz Yisrael is precisely her secret and beauty!
Kuzari -Rabbi Ari Shvat Kuzari class 4
The class deals with Islam and how the Muslim tries convincing the King of the Khazars, and why he was also rejected.
Beha'alotcha JEWISH STATE= GUIDE TO G-DLINESS & SELFLESSNESS
A Jewish State not only is a good idea, but educates us towards selflessness, altruism and G-dliness in our daily lives.
Ein Aya In Zion Even the Smoke of the Bark is Sweet
Just as Jewish nationalism is different from others, so too our capitol of Jerusalem is totally different than other national capitols. Rav Kook beautifully explains the passage in the Talmud that the trees of Yerushalayim were cinnamon trees.
Kuzari -Rabbi Ari Shvat Kuzari class 3
The second speaker invited to convince the Khazar King is the Christian, who presents their beliefs. Even before the questions of the King, "between the lines", the author R. Yehuda HaLevi already begins disproving them.
Ein Aya "Intimacy: Love, Life & Giving or Egocentric Taking & Expiration"
Today, many confuse between intimacy in marriage, based on love, giving and life which are diametrically opposed to empty "sex", pornography and prostitution which destroyed the Beit HaMikdash. The practical importance of clarifying this topic in today's western society is obvious, especially for young adults.