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Rosh Chodesh Nisan marks the start of the season for saying Birkat Ha-Ilanot, the bracha said upon seeing fruit trees in bloom (as stated in Brachot 43b). This is one of only 4 brachot said by all Jews just once each year! The Bracha: B.A.A.E.M.H. shelo chaser b'olamo klum, u'bara vo briyut tovot v'ilanot tovim, layhanot bahem bnei adam (Blessed is G-d; nothing is missing from His world; He created good things such as trees, so that Man might benefit from them). Ideally, we say this bracha when first seeing fruit-bearing trees flowering in Nisan; but the bracha may still be said for as long as the fruit has not yet ripened. A "hidur (enhanced) Mitzva" is to say the bracha on 2 or more trees together, with a minyan. But a single person may also say it, on a single tree. Women should also recite this bracha, which can be said either day or night, weekday or Shabbat/Chag. Many have the Minhag to say the bracha on the 1st day of Chol HaMoed Pesach.
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Rabbi Stewart Weiss

Was ordained at the Hebrew Theological College in Skokie, Illinois, and led congregations in Chicago and Dallas prior to making Aliyah in 1992. He directs the Jewish Outreach Center in Ra'anana, helping to facilitate the spiritual absorption of new olim.
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    Behar

    Torah and Work, Hand in Hand

    Rabbi Naim Ben Eliahu Tz"l | 21 Iyar 5786
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    P'ninat Mishpat

    P'NINAT MISHPAT: TO WHOM DO THE PAYMENTS GO? – PART II

    Beit Din Eretz Hemda - Gazit | Iyar 5786
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    Moreshet Shaul

    MORESHET SHAUL: TWO ELEMENTS TO WORK ON – PART I

    Various Rabbis | Iyar 5786
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    Ein Aya

    "Tzniut vs. Cheap Attention"

    Explaining Tzni'ut in a Modern Appealing Way of Rav Kook

    Tzni'ut or humility has a bad "rap" for it goes against many "givens" of the western world. Arrogant people who depend on the approval or (often cheap) attention of others, rather than working on their inner selves, actually lose their own self, and inside feel emptiness. Humility is externally mistaken for unhappiness, just as arrogance is mistaken for happiness. This class is a must for parents and educators, especially of teenage girls, but really for everyone.

    Rabbi Ari Shvat | Iyar 5786
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    Bemare Habazak - Rabbis Questions

    ASK THE RABBI: USING A DOG TO DO WORK ON SHABBAT

    Rabbi Daniel Mann | Iyar 5786
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    Parashat Hashavua

    PARASHAT HASHAVUA: INDEPENDENCE AND A FREE JERUSALEM BEFORE SHAVUOT

    Rabbi Yossef Carmel | Iyar 5786
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    Orchot Tzaddikim

    Siyum iyum of Orchot Tzaddikim

    by Rav Yonatan Rozin, leading Ram in Yeshivat Ma'aleh Adumim.

    The guest speaker refers to the unique chapter in Orchot Tzaddikim, not found in other works about midot, the "active" way and benefits of silence.

    Rabbi Ari Shvat | Iyar 5786
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    Emor

    "TO LIFE, TO LIFE 'LECHA'IM' "- Parshat Emor

    Rav Kook innovatively explains why Kohanim are forbidden to come in contact with death and that Kabbalists say that all women are like Kohanim- for the highest level in Judaism is life. This has many interesting ramifications!

    Rabbi Ari Shvat | Iyar 5786
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    Emor

    What's in a Memorial?

    Rabbi Netanel Yossifun | 14 Iyar 5786
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    Ein Aya

    "Stuck Up"- Too High & Mighty for His Own Good

    Even within arrogance there are different levels. Rav Kook explains the logical connection the Talmud makes between lack of humility, laziness and exile.

    Rabbi Ari Shvat | Iyar 5786
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    P'ninat Mishpat

    P'ninat Mishpat: To Whom Do the Payments Go? – part I

    based on ruling 81075 of the Eretz Hemdah-Gazit Rabbinical Courts

    Beit Din Eretz Hemda - Gazit | Iyar 5786
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    Moreshet Shaul

    Moreshet Shaul: Jewish Philosophy in Daily Life

    Based on Siach Shaul, Pirkei Machshava V’Hadracha p. 250

    Various Rabbis | Iyar 5786
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    Bemare Habazak - Rabbis Questions

    Ask the Rabbi: Does One Fix a Mistake in a Complex Al Hamichya?

    Rabbi Daniel Mann | Iyar 5786
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    Parashat Hashavua

    Parashat Hashavua: Love and Jealousy within the Family

    Rabbi Yossef Carmel | Iyar 5786
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    Achrei Mot

    "FIRST 'THE NATIONS WILL SAY: 'G-D DID GREAT FOR [ISRAEL]' "

    We don't always understand and sometimes Israel pays a price for being the closest nation to Hashem, but that is essentially part of our role. Rav Kook explains just like the prophets often suffered for saying uncomfortable G-dly messages, similarly Am Yisrael historically had to pay the prices as "the conscience of mankind", and the way Hashem is seen to the world. Recently, more and more gentile leaders are beginning to point out the unique and "Chosen" role of Israel, including a game-changing article by an editor of a leading British paper.

    Rabbi Ari Shvat | Iyar 5786
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    Tazria

    "NOT ALL HATE IS CREATED EQUAL"- p. Tazria-Metzora

    The parsha teaches the tragedy of being alone and separate, but our 2,000 year galut is exactly that. Because of the universality of anti-Semitism, we unfortunately sometimes tend to make simplistic associations, & lump all this hatred together, as if it's the same. Yes, Iran hates us like the Nazis did, but today's war on all accounts is totally different, and we must thank G-d on Yom HaAtzma'ut for all those differences.

    Rabbi Ari Shvat | Iyar 5786
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    P'ninat Mishpat

    P'ninat Mishpat: Tuition Payment after Withdrawing Student

    based on ruling 85142 of the Eretz Hemdah-Gazit Rabbinical Courts

    Beit Din Eretz Hemda - Gazit | Nisan 5786
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    Moreshet Shaul

    Moreshet Shaul: Character Refinement – part V

    Based on Siach Shaul, Pirkei Machshava V’Hadracha p.154

    Various Rabbis | Nisan 5786
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    Bemare Habazak - Rabbis Questions

    Ask the Rabbi: Sefirat Ha’omer of Someone Who Does Not Understand

    Rabbi Daniel Mann | Nisan 5786
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    Parashat Hashavua

    Parashat Hashavua: Closeness and Combat on the Way to the Divine

    Rabbi Yossef Carmel | Nisan 5786
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