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Everyone knows that a watch is worn on the left hand, so that it’s easy to adjust it with the right hand. But the Rav Mordechai Eliyahu would always wear his watch on his right hand. Once, I asked him why he did that, and he answered me, "So as to not to insult people! Sometimes, you’re speaking in public and somebody looks at his watch. What do you think? That your speech isn’t interesting him – even though he might well be looking at his watch for another reason entirely. Sometimes looking at your watch is liable to insult someone who’s talking to you, as he’s likely to think that you’re waiting for him to stop talking."
And so the Rav would wear his watch on his right hand, with the face turned inwards towards his body. That way he could look at his watch without insulting the person who was talking to him, not even slightly.

The Rav also said that doing so gave him an extra minute every day, when he would normally have to move the watch from left to right hand before prayers, when it was time to put on tefillin. Even such a short time could add up to a long time over a long period, and he could employ that time to do more important things.
(Rabbi Mordechai Nagari, Rabbi of Maale Adomim)
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Rabbi Mordechai Eliyahu Zt"l

Rishon Letzion, former chief rabbi of Israel.
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    "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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    Tazria - Metzora

    The True, Shining Face of Humbleness

    Rabbi Naim Ben Eliahu Tz"l | 30 Nissan 5786
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    Orchot Tzaddikim

    Orchot Tzaddikim class 84, "Awe" part iv

    The class deals with the greatness of man (including the present Artemis ii space mission) the mind & G-dly soul which yearns for a greater purpose and meaning in life. It includes the famous parables of the horse (body) and rider (soul), and the king whose outstanding greatness attests to his supremeness. Towards the end we allude also to the forthcoming Yom HaAtzma'ut, and discuss the Vilna Gaon's proven accurate formula for figuring out the pivotal years in the redemption process, where he correctly predicts in 5708=1948 Adam (Israel) will get (back) on our feet, and in 5750=1990, begins the transition from secular Zionism to religious Zionism, when the largest Teshuva return to Torah in history was the Aliya of the Jews from the former Soviet Union to return to the Jewish fold, nation & observance.

    Rabbi Ari Shvat | Nisan 5786
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    P'ninat Mishpat

    P'ninat Mishpat: Undoing a Problematic Partnership – part III

    based on ruling 84061 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 IV

    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: Reusing a Grave

    Rabbi Daniel Mann | Nisan 5786
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    Parashat Hashavua

    Parashat Hashavua: With Trust in the “Rock of Israel and its Savior”

    Rabbi Yossef Carmel | Nisan 5786
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    Shmini

    THE WORLD IS READY FOR ISRAEL'S BODY-SOUL HARMONY- Parshat Shmini

    The modern world has only recently discovered what Judaism always knew: the body and soul nourish each other. Today we all know children on diets to stay away from certain physical foods which negatively influence their personality or behavior, e.g. certain artificial colorings increase impulsivity and restlessness, especially among ADHD. Conversely, modern medicine knows we can psychosomatically mentally "think" ourselves into being physically sick, which will even show up on our physical blood-tests. Psychosomatic illnesses are the "missing link" that proves physical actions (mitzvot) aren't just symbolic. If the mind can make the body sick through stress, the body can "heal" the soul through structured, purposeful physical actions. We are essentially using the body's hardware to "reprogram" the soul's software. This interplay between the physical and spiritual are an essential part of Rav Kook's Torat Eretz Yisrael whose time has come, but does this apply outside of Israel and to gentiles, as well?

    Rabbi Ari Shvat | Nisan 5786
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    Shmini

    Arrogance and Bachelorhood

    Rabbi Moshe Tzuriel | 23 Nissan 5786
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    The Seventh Day of Pesach

    THE MASTER PAINTER & the IDF

    ‪What's the difference between nature and miracles? Why do things sometimes go wrong? The 7th day of Pesach can help us understand the present war with Iran and life in general! Chag Kasher v'Same'ach, ושנשמע בשורות טובות ישועות ונחמות

    Rabbi Ari Shvat | Nisan 5786
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    Passover - Pesach

    "TODAY STATISTICALLY OUTDOES PESACH!"- Our Historic Wars in Israel

    Rabbi Ari Shvat | Nisan 5786
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    Orchot Tzaddikim

    Orchot Tzaddikim class 84, "Awe" part iii

    The class deals with the differing opinions among our sages whether it's good to suggest "Ta'amei HaMitzvot" (benefits) of the mitzvot or not. Also, what are the various levels of the soul, nefesh, ru'ach and nesham. And how the greatness of man helps us appreciate the awesomeness of the Creator.

    Rabbi Ari Shvat | Nisan 5786
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    Ein Aya

    On the Slippery Slope

    Bare Minimum= Bare Results (When Chumrot are Necessary!)

    Rav Kook in general writes that Torat Eretz Yisrael stays away from unnecessary chumrot (strict opinions) because even the physical life in Israel is holy and positive. But this class deals with certain cases where one must be careful not just to do the minimum but should add and be that much more careful. The class also deals with the philosopher Prof. Yeshayahu Lebowitz including little-known testimonies regarding his Torah thought and observance, as well as the current controversy regarding drafting Haredim into the IDF.

    Rabbi Ari Shvat | Nisan 5786
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    The Haggadah

    WHAT DID CHAD GADYA DO TO THE CAT?

    (Mis)Understanding the Movie "No Other Land"

    Rabbi Ari Shvat | Nisan 5786
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    P'ninat Mishpat

    P'ninat Mishpat: Undoing a Problematic Partnership – part II

    based on ruling 84061 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 III

    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: Kittel at the Seder

    Rabbi Daniel Mann | Nisan 5786
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    Parashat Hashavua

    Parashat Hashavua: The Extent of our Guarantor Status

    Rabbi Yossef Carmel | Nisan 5786
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    Vayikra

    Five Reasons for Torah Sacrifices

    Rabbi Hillel Mertzbach | 2 Nisan 5786
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    P'ninat Mishpat

    P'ninat Mishpat: Undoing a Problematic Partnership – part I

    based on ruling 84061 of the Eretz Hemdah-Gazit Rabbinical Courts

    Beit Din Eretz Hemda - Gazit | Nisan 5786
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