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Beit Midrash
- Shabbat and Holidays
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- The Three Weeks
from 17 Tamuz - 9 Av, commemorating the breach of
Jerusalem & the eventual destruction of the city
& both the 1st & 2nd Batei Mikdash. Other
tragedies which also occurred on the 17th of
Tamuz include the breaking by Moshe of the 1st
set of Luchot & the suspension of the daily
offerings in the Bet HaMikdash. In order to limit
our Simcha during these 3 weeks, we do not have
weddings, we avoid live music, we do not take
haircuts; & we refrain from saying the
Shehecheyanu blessing on new fruits or clothes
(except on Shabbat). All types of food & drink
may be eaten until the 9 Days, when mourning
intensifies & we then refrain from eating meat &
wine. Engagements, however, are allowed in the 3
Weeks, as are all Seudot Mitzvot (e.g. brit,
Pidyon Ha-ben) with full meals. Tuesday’s fast
begins (in Ra’anana) at 4:27 am & ends at 8:04
pm. May we see the Bet HaMikdash rebuilt in our
days! (Note: Above is the Ashkenaz custom).
TORAH TRIVIA: We asked what the Para Aduma,
Pesach Sheni & kashering utensils have in common:
All are called a "Chok" by the Torah, though they may not be "unknowable."
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Shoftim TESHUVA IN COURT OF LAW?
Parshat Shoftim-Chodesh Elul
Why does parshat Shoftim always come out during Elul? This innovative and central explanation is an eye-opener regarding many aspects of Judaism.
The Month of Elul TESHUVA IS THE ANSWER
The month of Elul serves as a vital time for self-reflection and personal accountability to prepare for true repentance.
P'ninat Mishpat P'ninat Mishpat: Realtor’s Fee on Large Commercial Building – part I
(based on ruling 85031 of the Eretz Hemdah-Gazit Rabbinical Courts)
(based on ruling 85031 of the Eretz Hemdah-Gazit Rabbinical Courts)
P'ninat Mishpat Complaints about Contractor’s Work – part II
(based on ruling 83037.1 of the Eretz Hemdah-Gazit Rabbinical Courts)
(based on ruling 83037.1 of the Eretz Hemdah-Gazit Rabbinical Courts)
Chemdat Yamim Moreshet Shaul: The Goal of an Agricultural Yeshiva – part I
Based on Siach Shaul, Pirkei Machshava V’Hadracha p. 263 (address at the laying of the cornerstone of the Yeshiva Chakla’it in Kfar Haroeh)
Based on Siach Shaul, Pirkei Machshava V’Hadracha p. 263 (address at the laying of the cornerstone of the Yeshiva Chakla’it in Kfar Haroeh)
Chemdat Yamim The Goal of an Agricultural Yeshiva – part II
Based on Siach Shaul, Pirkei Machshava V’Hadracha p. 263 (address at the cornerstone laying for the Yeshiva Chakla’it in Kfar Haroeh – 1938)
Based on Siach Shaul, Pirkei Machshava V’Hadracha p. 263 (address at the cornerstone laying for the Yeshiva Chakla’it in Kfar Haroeh – 1938)
Re'e NEVER EXTREME EXCEPT ISRAEL
Parshat Re'eh
Judaism is against extremism, so how can we understand the seemingly extreme statements found in our sages in favor of living in the Land of Israel and against living in Chutz laAretz? The article deals with the seeming contradiction between the strength of Free-Will and the strength of being influenced by our surroundings.
Ekev DANCE FOR ISRAEL- FOR YOUR BENEFIT
Parshat Eikev
Description: The 7 Haftarot we read after Tisha B'Av ("Shiva D'Nichemta") surely get us excited that they're coming TRUE, and awaken us to yearn, dance & join the return to Zion! The short article also deals with the problems and solutions facing the American Jewish community as discussed at a recent panel, as well as the question why Jews come from America to Israel to help when we face problems, but Israelis don't come to aid Jews in America when they face anti-Semitism.
P'ninat Mishpat P'ninat Mishpat: Complaints about Contractor’s Work – part II
(based on ruling 83037.1 of the Eretz Hemdah-Gazit Rabbinical Courts)
(based on ruling 83037.1 of the Eretz Hemdah-Gazit Rabbinical Courts)
