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For Hashem is bringing you into a good land, a land of brooks of water, fountains and springs, flowing forth in valleys & hills, a land of wheat & barley, vines & fig trees & pomegranates, olive trees & (date) honey." These are the 7 species that the Land of Israel is blessed with. Bikkurim-first fruits are brought only from these 7. Six grow wild in Israel: wheat, barley, grapes, figs, olives & dates; the origin of the pomegranate is not known. The order in which they appear in the pasuk is the order in which they ripen. These species constituted the basis of the economy in antiquity. In the 16th century the Kabbalists of Tzfat created the Tu B'Shevat €œSeder, € during which they ate these fruits, recited verses & sang in praise of Israel. Each fruit connects to a higher value. For example, grapes symbolize peace, tranquility & eternal life. The fig symbolizes vitality, passion, temptation and wisdom; the pomegranate beauty, love, fertility & abundance; the date honesty, justice, independence & victory.

TORAH TRIVIA: We asked what connects the following Mitzvot: Tefilin, Mezuza, Tzitzit, Brit Mila, Shabbat, the Yamim Tovim? Answer: These are all called an Ot, a sign that distinguishes us as Jews. LP knew. Now, in honor of the 7 species, which have been used Jewishly or globally as measurements?
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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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    Passover - Pesach

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

    Rabbi Ari Shvat | Nisan 5786
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    38 min
    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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    43 min
    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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    4 min
    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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    Moreshet Shaul

    Moreshet Shaul: Character Refinement – part II

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

    Various Rabbis | Nisan 5786
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    "ON KVETCHES & PROPORTIONS"- Haftarah of Vayikra

    Jews have an understandable tendency to Kvetch, but Yishayahu teaches us in the Haftara of Vayikra that in the process of ge'ula, we must learn to appreciate and focus on the positive and not complain so much. We should not tell G-d how to run His redemption, and in fact, we can understand the complaints about 3 AM sirens to shlep down 3 flights to the shelter with a child on each arm and a third on your shoulders on an average of once a night, but don't forget that just 2 weeks ago it used to be several times a night (and thank G-d we have shelters!). For decades the worst scenario imagined in Israel was a full-scale war with Iran, our largest, most sophisticated enemy with the most oil, Russian aid and nuclear plans. Well, that day is here, and we must profusely thank G-d and the IDF for pre-empting them with unprecedented intelligence, and professionalism to take out their entire leadership, anti-aircraft missiles and blow up their boats, planes and launchers pitifully uncontested. Our complaining shouldn't hide the glory of the G-d-sent victory, which COULD NOT HAVE BEEN ANY EASIER (except were more Jews willing to share the burden).

    Rabbi Ari Shvat | Nisan 5786
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    Bemare Habazak - Rabbis Questions

    Ask the Rabbi: Bedikat Chametz for Guests at a Hotel

    Rabbi Daniel Mann | Nisan 5786
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    Parashat Hashavua

    Parashat Hashavua: Re“calling” Moshe

    Rabbi Yossef Carmel | Nisan 5786
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    39 min
    Ein Aya

    Wealth: When is it a Worthwhile Assignment?

    Much has been written about wealth, but Rav Kook here analyzes what our sages teach, when is it and when is it not worth it for G-d to bless one with wealth? He explains that by G-d the reward or punishment is a direct and logical outcome of our actions.

    Rabbi Ari Shvat | Adar 5786
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    40 min
    Orchot Tzaddikim

    Orchot Tzaddikim class 83, "Awe" part ii

    The class deals with how today in the democratic world, the "quaking" approach to G-d is counterproductive, and "awe" must be taught accordingly. The class also deals with 6 answers to the question why heaven and hell are not mentioned more in the Torah. And why it's important to educate children with prizes & positive reinforcements, and pleasurable association with Torah and mitzvot, and not to pretend that a child is more mature or idealistic than he really is.

    Rabbi Ari Shvat | Adar 5786
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    33 min
    Ein Aya

    Between Amalek & Other Challenges- Eternal Foes or Occasional Bouts

    Rav Kook writes about the necessity for various types of defense, differentiating between one-horned animals and the two-horned, as necessary for man and nations, as well. He uses the rare Tachash animal, uniquely used in the Mishkan, and not found in other generations, as a symbol of the antithesis of Amalek.

    Rabbi Ari Shvat | Adar 5786
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    Between the Labor Room and Bachelordom:

    Faith in the Fog of War- Parshat HaChodesh

    This short article helps make sense and understand the feelings of what Israeli civilians are going through during the sirens and shelters in the present war with Iran and some helpful solutions.

    Rabbi Ari Shvat | Nisan 5786
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    P'ninat Mishpat

    P'ninat Mishpat: How Many Dayanim?

    based on ruling 84139-1 of the Eretz Hemdah-Gazit Rabbinical Courts

    Beit Din Eretz Hemda - Gazit | Adar 5786
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    Ki Tisa

    MI LAHASHEM ELAY- THE TORAH MINDSET- P. Ki-Tisa

    Rabbi Ari Shvat | Adar 5786
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