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Female LessonParashat HashavuaSeries'LibraryPiskei Din (Hebrew)Test Yourself
In our Sedra, there is an intense competition between Yakov & Esav to be granted the "better" bracha of their father Yitzchak. But what is so crucial about receiving a bracha? The root of the word, B-R-CH connects to 2 other words: berech, & b’reycha. "Berech" means "knee." By figuratively bending our knee to Hashem, we acknowledge that He is the source of all blessing, & so we are appealing to Him to grant it. Similarly, "b’reycha" means "pool," implying that the blessings "drip down" to us from G-d’s heavenly pool of brachot. While no individual has a "lock" on G-d, we are all beloved in the eyes of Hashem & we believe that G-d hears our prayers, & so our pleas on behalf of others do have influence & power. That is why the Gemara says we should never dismiss the blessing of any person; King David was blessed by a simple farmer that a plague should stop, while Daniel was blessed by a non-Jew that he should be protected in the lions’ den, & both wishes were granted.
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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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    The class introduces the book, its original name, the author, why it was written, the history of the Kuzari nation, and the actual introduction of the book written by R. Yehuda HaLevi.

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    Torah and Work, Hand in Hand

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

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    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

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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

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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: 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: Tuition Payment after Withdrawing Student

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    Moreshet Shaul: Character Refinement – part V

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

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

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