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Retroactive Guilt
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One should ponder the fact that at the moment he speaks loshon hora, the Heavenly angels announce his own sins (Roke’ach, Aggadas Mishlei?11:27).
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Riva (cited by Semak 283) states that if one kills someone who is attempting to commit a capital crime against his fellow (and, as such, should be killed if that is the only way to ensure that the crime will not be committed) and later is guilty of that very same offense, then retroactively, he is considered as if he had shed innocent blood. As proof, Riva cites the episode of King Yeihu who, in killing the members of King Achav’s household, was fulfilling the Divine will as transmitted through prophecy. Yet because Yeihu too was guilty of a degree of idol worship — though his infractions did not approach the heinous acts of Achav — he was held responsible for murdering Achav’s household, as it is written, “And I shall bring to account the blood of [Achav who was killed in] Yizrael upon the house of Yeihu” (Hoshea 1:4).
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The same applies to any sin between man and his fellow. If one rightfully attacks someone physically (to prevent him from committing a crime), or embarrasses him (for his having publicly disgraced Hashem’s Name), or speaks negatively about him (to prevent him from causing someone else harm), and has committed or later commits that very same offense, then he is considered as if he had acted or spoken against an innocent man. Consequently, he will be subject to Divine retribution as if he had acted or spoken against a Jew whose service of Hashem is wholesome and beyond reproach.

Join Us for the Next Oz ve'Gaon Zoom Lecture This Sunday Feb. 14th

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Oz veGaon Zoom?Lecture Series:?

Our next lecture will be on?February 14th?on Arab Encroachment of Land in Southern Hevron with?Yochai Damri, Head of the Har Hevron Regional Council

You must not miss this lecture Join another fascinating and very important lecture as part of the 'Oz ve Gaon' lecture series and this time with the head of the Southern Hebron Council, our friend Yochai Dimri, on the painful and burning issue of the Arab takeover of land in the southern Hebron Hills.

For those who have already registered – a link to the Zoom lecture will be sent directly to you.?

A fascinating lecture you will not want to miss!

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You are what you eat

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As the saying goes, "you are what you eat."

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SEFER SHMIRAS HALOSHON-Day151

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Two Failures
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I passed by the field of a lazy man, and by the vineyard of a man devoid of understanding, and lo! It had become overgrown with thorns, briars had covered it over, and its stone fence had been destroyed. I perceived this and considered it well, I looked upon it and took from it a lesson (Mishlei 24:32-33).
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These verses describe two individuals who took divergent paths, both ending in failure. I passed by the field of a lazy man — a man whose laziness caused him to neglect the study of Torah, or to forget what he had already learned. The owner of the vineyard was a man devoid of understanding — a foolish man who did not take care to hold on to those mitzvos which he had accomplished through much time and effort. The first man, instead of planting seeds of spiritual attainment, allowed his field to become overgrown with thorns, the thorns of idle chatter and fruitless endeavors. As for the second man, the sacred words of Torah study and prayer which he had uttered with fervor and devotion, which could have ascended Heavenward as a song of praise to the One Above, had become unrecognizable — briars had covered it over — the briars of spiritual impurity wrought by evil speech.

SEFER SHMIRAS HALOSHON-Day 152

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Torah Study vs. Loshon Hora
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The Talmud states (Arachin 15b): “R’ Chama bar Chanina said: If one has spoken loshon hora, how can he rectify his sin? If he is a Torah scholar, he should toil in Torah study, as it is written, ‘A healing for the tongue is a tree of life’ (Mishlei 15:4). Torah is the ‘tree of life,’ as it is written (ibid.?3:18), ‘It is a tree of life to all who grasp it.’ ”
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“Death and life are in the power of the tongue” (ibid.?18:21). Evil speech can deny one the eternal bliss of the Next World. One who seeks to heal his tongue of this terrible malady should partake of the tree of life that is Torah. At the same time, he must be on guard to avoid repeating past sins.
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This can be likened to a person who is being treated for food poisoning. It is not enough to take the necessary medicines; one must also be careful to avoid eating more contaminated food.
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The Talmud further states that immersion in Torah study is itself a preventive measure against speaking loshon hora. As Scripture states, “For man was born to toil” (Iyov 5:7). The Talmud (Sanhedrin 99b) understands “toil” as a reference to speech, specifically the speech of Torah study. The Talmud is teaching us that man’s tongue differs from his other limbs in a very important way. Use of man’s other limbs requires energy. If man is lazy, his limbs will not be put to maximum use. Such is not the case with the tongue. Man need not overcome any innate laziness to engage in conversation. To the contrary, he is naturally bent toward speech and it is to refrain from speech which requires effort. Thus do the Sages state that “man was born to toil” refers to the toil of speech.
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It is for the toil of Torah study that man was born. However, man has free choice to decide what the nature of his speech will be. If he will not use his natural inclination toward speech for the study of Torah, then inevitably he will speak other matters and will transgress the laws of forbidden speech.
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EMBRACING OUR SOLDIERS AT OZ VeGAON

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It’s winter in the Judean hills, south of Jerusalem, and it's freezing cold.

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It’s the middle of the night.

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There is a place in? Gush Etzion where our soldiers can come for a hot drink? 24/7 – the Oz VeGaon Nature Reserve, above the Gush Etzion junction.

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Watch the short video of our soldiers:?

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Since the establishment of Oz VeGaon in 2014, in memory of Gil-ad, Eyal, and Naftali, the three teenagers killed by terrorists, Oz VeGaon has become a thriving educational and Zionist center, attracting thousands and strengthening our connection with the Land of Israel.

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IDF soldiers and security forces serving in the region come to visit the Coffee Corner at Oz VeGaon every day of the week, day and night, where they can enjoy a light break in preparation for their next mission.

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During the week, we provide hot and cold drinks and snacks, and on Shabbat mornings the soldiers are invited to join our Kiddush for kugel, cake and drinks.

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Oz VeGaon also has an air-conditioned tent for soldiers with a kitchenette and refrigerator. All this is done thanks to your donations.

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This is our small way of? expressing all our love and appreciation to our soldiers and security forces, who devote their lives to keep us safe!

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In order to be able to continue to provide this important expression of love for our soldiers, and to expand it, we invite you to join in this project.

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Your contribution will enable us, to continue to purchase – cups, plates, silverware, cookies, cakes, and drinks –

and to maintain and upgrade the equipment? - the hot water urns, coolers, fridges, and tent.

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The monthly cost comes out to around 9000 NIS or about?$3000 a month.

In this campaign, we would like to start by raising funds for the coming 3 months, i.e. 27,000 NIS or about?$9000.?

With your help, we will please G-d succeed.

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SEFER SHMIRAS HALOSHON

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Lesson of the Serpent
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The first slander ever spoken was uttered by the Serpent who, through cunning and deceit, prevailed upon Adam and Eve to partake of the Tree of Knowledge. “The serpent said to the woman, ‘You will surely not die [by partaking of it]; for God knows that on the day you eat of it your eyes will be opened and you will be like God, knowing good and bad’” (Bereishis 3:4-5).
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R’ Yehoshua of Siknin said in R’ Levi’s name: “The serpent began speaking slander of his Creator, saying, ‘He [God] ate of this tree and created this world. He therefore ordered you not to eat thereof so you will not create other worlds, for every craftsman hates his competitors’ ” (Bereishis Rabbah 19:4).
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The result of this slander was the decree of death upon mankind. As for the serpent, it was punished measure for measure. “I will put enmity between you and the woman, and between your offspring and her offspring. He will pound your head, and you will bite his heel” (Bereishis?3:15). The serpent caused death, therefore man seeks to kill him. The serpent claimed that God felt threatened by man and had enmity for him, therefore man hates the venomous serpent who seeks to do him harm.
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And so it is with the gossipmonger. As people become aware of his wicked nature, they come to loathe him and keep their distance from him, lest he find cause to speak evil of them.
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SEFER SHMIRAS HALOSHON-Day 155

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The Blessing and the Curse
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The serpent was cursed, “... upon your belly you shall go, and dust shall you eat all the days of your life” (Bereishis?3:14). Similarly, the gossipmonger is punished with poverty, as stated in Sefer HaKaneh.
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I am truly amazed by the fact that people who regularly speak evil of others nevertheless do not hesitate to request blessings and segulos (auspicious omens) from tzaddikim for success in earning a livelihood. Do they expect a blessing to outweigh the strength of their sinful ways? The Torah states, “Accursed is one who strikes his fellow stealthily” (Devarim 27:24), which the Sages interpret as a curse upon one who speaks loshon hora. This curse was uttered in the presence of the entire Jewish people, who collectively answered “Amen” to its pronouncement. Can the blessing of even a tzaddik outweigh the power of this curse?
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Would such a person seek my advice for material blessing, I would tell him to be exceedingly careful to avoid the sin of loshon hora. In this way, he will merit the blessing, “Blessed is one who does not strike his fellow stealthily” (see Sotah 32b). Additionally, he should avoid any form of robbery, usury, or any other act that might result in another’s monetary loss. Such zealousness will surely bring blessing to one’s endeavors.

2 Upcoming Free Zoom Shiurim By Rabbis Moshe & Chayim Soloveichik

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Rabbi Chayim Soloveichik will give a special Purim Shiur?

this MONDAY EVENING?February 22nd?at 7:00 pm?Israel time?

Zoom link and the source sheet will be sent later.

(Inquiries: 054 2099200)

Please write to?baruchjk@...?for the source material and to be added to the mailing list.

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Rabbi Moshe Soloveichik’s next?Chumash Shiur will meet on?

SUNDAY EVENING February 21st at 7:00 pm Israel time.

Zoom:??

Meeting ID: 879 4850 7611???Password: 178417?? ?(call-in number 312-626-6799).?

It will also be live-streamed on Facebook at??

(note: the Zoom info is the same every week)

For those unable to attend live, the Shiurim are available on?

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Rabbi Nathan Lopes Cardozo on Parashat Teruma: On the Tabernacle, Silence, and Prayer

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Many commentators wrestle with the connection between the command to build the Tabernacle (Mishkan) and the preceding Sin of the Golden Calf. In his essay on Parashat Teruma, Rabbi Dr. Nathan Lopes Cardozo explains the nature of the Sin of the Golden Calf, which leads us to understand the Mishkan and its place in Judaism. This, in turn, gives us a fresh understanding on prayer and man’s place as he approaches God in prayer.

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Read Rabbi Cardozo's essay here: ?

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**Look out for Rabbi Cardozo’s new book on Shemot - Exodus, another volume in the "Cardozo on the Parashah" series, which includes more essays on the weekly Torah portion.**

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Rabbi Chayim Soloveichik's Zoom Details & Source Sheet for Monday Evening Shiur at 7pm

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Rabbi Chayim Soloveichik will give a Purim Shiur?this MONDAY EVENING?February 22nd?at 7:00 pm?Israel time.

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Time: Feb 22, 2021 19:00 Jerusalem

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It's been a year...lessons from life with Coronavirus

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We have learned a new way of life in the last year.? We haven’t attended social events, we haven’t seen friends and family at will, and unfortunately illness and death have been everywhere we look.?We are beginning to see a light at the end of the Covid-19 tunnel.?But are we going to learn the health lessons we should?

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This Sunday Oz VeGaon Free Zoom in English with Prof. Eugene Kontorovich

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OZ VEGAON SUNDAY ZOOM LECTURE WITH Prof. EUGENE KONTOROVICH

Dear Friends,

As a special?Motzei-Purim treat we invite you all this coming Sunday, February 28th?at 7:00 pm?(Israel time)?to join us (no fee)?for a?special zoom lecture IN ENGLISH with Prof.?Eugene Kontorovich,?who will talk about: “The Abraham Accords, the Biden Administration and Sovereignty”

Professor Eugene Kontorovich is a professor at George Mason’s Antonin Scalia School of Law, specializing in constitutional and international law. Before coming to George Mason, he had been a professor at Northwestern University School of Law for 11 years. He is the author of dozens of academic articles in the leading law reviews and peer-reviewed journals. His scholarship has been cited in leading international law cases in the U.S. and abroad.

Kontorovich, who made Aliya with his family in 2013, is a fellow of the?Jerusalem Center for Public Affairs?and heads the international law department at the?.

Prof. Kontorovich?is recognized as one of the world’s preeminent experts on international law and the Israel-Arab conflict. He has testified repeatedly in both houses of Congress, and regularly briefs visiting European and American legislators and celebrities on their trips to Israel, as well as speaking to hundreds of universities, synagogues, Jewish and professional groups in the U.S. and Europe. A regular op-ed contributor to the Wall Street Journal, his expertise is often sought out and quoted by major news organizations such as The New York Times, NPR News, Associated Press, LA Times, and television and radio programs on Fox News, CNN, MSNBC, Al Jazeera, SkyNews, BBC, NPR, and more.

A lecture not to be missed!

The link and a reminder will be sent to you on Sunday.

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From Rav Shlomo Katz in efrat

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From Rav Shlomo Katz in efrat?

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Send special treats to IDF soldiers for Purim!

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You can send special treats to IDF soldiers for Purim!

Rafi's Restaurant (Kosher Mehadrin) constantly offers special meals and deals to soldiers.
This Purim, you can join Rafi's in sending special Purim meals - a shawarma baguette, large chips and drink - to soldiers serving in Jerusalem and Gush Etzion.?

You can also include a personal message.?

Each package is only 55 NIS (just under $18) - and Rafi's will deliver to the soldiers for Purim.

Click here to make Purim special for the soldiers who protect Israel:

Purim Same'ach!

Rochie Hurwitz

Re: This Sunday Oz VeGaon Free Zoom in English with Prof. Eugene Kontorovich

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OZ VEGAON SUNDAY ZOOM LECTURE WITH Prof. EUGENE KONTOROVICH

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As a special?Motzei-Purim treat we invite you all this coming Sunday, February 28th?at 7:00 pm?(Israel time)?to join us (no fee)?for a?special zoom lecture IN ENGLISH with Prof.?Eugene Kontorovich,?who will talk about: “The Abraham Accords, the Biden Administration and Sovereignty”

The link to this Sunday's lecture:?

Password: 426630?

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Chag Purim Sameach & Shabbat Shalom,

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HOLIDAY VILLA, SHABBATOT, CORONA WEDDINGS, MIDWEEK SPECIALS. SHAVUOT STILL AVAILABLE

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