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- Shabbat and Holidays
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- The Three Weeks
this tragic date, the negative report of the
Spies, the destruction of both Batei Mikdash, the
fall of Betar & the Inquisition all took place. A
simple meal, with no meat, wine or zimun (call to
order) at Birkat HaMazon precedes the fast. We
may not eat, drink, bathe (you may wash your
fingers upon waking), apply creams, ointments or
lotions (except for medicinal purposes), wear
leather shoes or have marital relations during
Tisha B’Av. We avoid greetings & Torah study. If
possible, we also avoid working, at least until
midday Tuesday. In the shul, we take the Parochet
off the Aron on Monday nite & Eicha
(Lamentations) is said, sitting low, in dim
light. Kinot are also said by day. Talit &
T’filin are worn at Mincha on Tuesday rather than
at Shacharit. "Anenu" & "Nachem" are added to
Mincha’s Amida. The Torah is read in the morning
(Dev. 4:25) & also at Mincha (Shmot 32:11). Meat
& wine should be avoided until midday on Wednesday
TORAH TRIVIA: "Yama" makes sense, because the sea
is to our west. Mizrach because the sun "shines"
(rises) in the east. Taymana is south, in the
direction of Yemen. But can you explain Tzafon?
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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)
