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Please Daven

 

Please Daven for my mother's cousin. His name is Rafael Ben Ruth. He is 76 years old, was self isolating due to his age but picked up Covid post second vaccine.
He is in hospital, has gone lame in left leg and is now delirious.

He was an excellent orthopaedic surgeon. Prior to becoming delirious he told his wife the care is terrible. He worked as head of the orthopaedic ward at groote schuur hospital so he knows what good health care is or should be.

Please share with anyone else who can Daven for him or learn some Torah towards his Refuah

Thank you

Shoshanah
Re: Tefillah request

Laurie Sachs
 

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It is illegal for us to sell medication on Janglo. Yes, I fully agree covid is terrible. Say prayers & talk & get prescription from a doctor. What¡¯s good for one May KILL another due to allergies or bad interactions with medication the patient is taking. BTW, I¡¯m not talking Stam, I am a Registered Nurse


On Aug 19, 2021, at 06:56, Esther Abergel via groups.io <eabergel32@...> wrote:

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I don't know where you can get the medications but you can easily get Quercetin, Zinc and other vitamins at Zamora or other health stores.

On Wed, 18 Aug 2021 at 09:44, Shoshanah <shoshanah.s@...> wrote:
Thank? you. I thought these meds were banned. If they will cure Covid in 5 days, why are the doctors and hospitals not using them?

Where or how do we 1) know which is best for the person concerned and 2) get the meds?

Thank you

Shoshanah

Shoshanah Shear
Private Occupational Therapist and Freelance Writer
Author of "Healing Your Life Through Activity - An Occupational Therapist's Story"
m:972-58-767-7074
w:??e:?shoshanah@...
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On Tue, Aug 17, 2021 at 6:50 AM zerach63 <zerachseidman@...> wrote:
Hydroxychloriquine or ivermectin will cure it all in 5 days.?

Let me know if you need anything.?

On Mon, 16 Aug 2021 at 7:03 AM Shoshanah <shoshanah.s@...> wrote:
Please Daven/ say Tehillim for:

- Rafael Ben Ruth who is in hospital with Covid post vaccine. As a complication he has become lame in left leg

- Yosef David Ben Esther has a lung condition and struggling to breathe. Also developed a problem with macular of his eye. Has blurred vision. Was supposed to see a specialist on Fri but the secretary messed up with the appointment. They now want him to wait two weeks. Time is of the essence with eye problems of this nature.

- Rachel Chanah bas Esther for Refuah Shelayma

- Zelig Pinchas Ben Etta Leah fell and injured himself after first vaccine. Now has shingles post second vaccine.?

Thanks for your Tefillah

Shoshanah

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Ki Tetze - Weights and Measures - my parsha

 

Hi Everyone!

Ki Tetze was my Bar Mitzvah Parsha.
During my high school years and college years, 72-80, I lived at home
and attended the shul Ahavath Israel on East 29 and Avenue K in Brooklyn.
Rabbi Bernard L. Berzon z"l was the rabbi of the shul for 43 years.
Here is a short Dvar Torah from Rabbi Berzon z"l.
Ki Tetze - Weights and Measures

Have a good day,
Jacob


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Re: Tefillah request

Esther Abergel
 



I don't know where you can get the medications but you can easily get Quercetin, Zinc and other vitamins at Zamora or other health stores.

On Wed, 18 Aug 2021 at 09:44, Shoshanah <shoshanah.s@...> wrote:
Thank? you. I thought these meds were banned. If they will cure Covid in 5 days, why are the doctors and hospitals not using them?

Where or how do we 1) know which is best for the person concerned and 2) get the meds?

Thank you

Shoshanah

Shoshanah Shear
Private Occupational Therapist and Freelance Writer
Author of "Healing Your Life Through Activity - An Occupational Therapist's Story"
m:972-58-767-7074
w:??e:?shoshanah@...
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On Tue, Aug 17, 2021 at 6:50 AM zerach63 <zerachseidman@...> wrote:
Hydroxychloriquine or ivermectin will cure it all in 5 days.?

Let me know if you need anything.?

On Mon, 16 Aug 2021 at 7:03 AM Shoshanah <shoshanah.s@...> wrote:
Please Daven/ say Tehillim for:

- Rafael Ben Ruth who is in hospital with Covid post vaccine. As a complication he has become lame in left leg

- Yosef David Ben Esther has a lung condition and struggling to breathe. Also developed a problem with macular of his eye. Has blurred vision. Was supposed to see a specialist on Fri but the secretary messed up with the appointment. They now want him to wait two weeks. Time is of the essence with eye problems of this nature.

- Rachel Chanah bas Esther for Refuah Shelayma

- Zelig Pinchas Ben Etta Leah fell and injured himself after first vaccine. Now has shingles post second vaccine.?

Thanks for your Tefillah

Shoshanah

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SHMIRAT HALOSHON

 

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SEFER CHOFETZ CHAIM
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Day 158 ¨C Constructive Speech: In Conclusion
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Having discussed the laws of constructive speech regarding both loshon hora and rechilus, it becomes obvious that there are no shortcuts in deciding whether or not to speak up for a constructive purpose. Silence when in doubt may be true of non-constructive situations, but when someone else¡¯s life ¨C or quality of life ¨C hangs in the balance, one may be required to become involved. One must be well versed in the proper applications of the seven conditions for constructive speech listed above (see Day 50) or at least be in contact with an authority who is well versed in these matters.
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¡°Turn from Evil and Do Good¡±
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In this work, we have focused on King David¡¯s words, ¡°Which man desires life, who loves days of seeing good? Guard your tongue from evil, and your lips from speaking deceit¡± (Tehillim 34:13-14). Let us now examine the next verse, ¡°Turn from evil and do good, seek peace and pursue it.¡¯¡¯
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There is a basic distinction between the reward or punishment for mitzvos that are between man and God and those that are between man and his fellow. The primary reward or punishment for the former is reserved for the World to Come. Such is not the case with mitzvos between man and his fellow. As performance of these commandments betters one¡¯s fellow¡¯s lot in this world, a significant portion of one¡¯s reward is bestowed in this world, measure for measure. Conversely, by transgressing these mitzvos, one worsens his fellow¡¯s lot in this world.
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Therefore, a significant degree of retribution is exacted in this world. In the above verse, the terms evil and good, refer to matters between man and his fellow. Thus, David informs us that one who seeks a good life in this world and the next must be especially zealous in the fulfillment of his interpersonal obligations as expressed in the Torah. Turn from evil refers to the full gamut of actions prohibited by the Torah: robbery, usury, lending with interest, causing hurt or embarrassment, etc. Do good includes the giving of tzedakah (charity), performing acts of kindness, offering financial assistance to a struggling businessman, burying the dead, visiting the sick, hosting guests, returning a lost object, paying a worker¡¯s wages on time, etc.
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Hearing the blowing of the shofar on Rosh Hashanah is a mitzvah which everyone makes every effort to fulfill. In the same way, one should strive to fulfill every mitzvah, and to rejoice in its fulfillment. As we say each night in the Ma¡¯ariv prayer, ¡°Therefore, Hashem, our God, upon our retiring and arising, we will discuss Your decrees and we will rejoice with the words of the study of Your Torah and with Your commandments ...¡¯¡¯








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Anyone traveling from US to Jerusalem?

 

Hi Everyone

I have started creating notebooks, journals, workbooks?and plan on preparing other medium content books. I would like to order a few author copies to see how my books print up. The last I spoke to KDP, they would not ship to Israel. Anyone traveling from US to Israel that I can have one or two 6x9 notebook or journals delivered to them and they can bring to Jerusalem? Is this possible??

Thanks in advance

Shoshanah

Shoshanah Shear
Private Occupational Therapist and Freelance Writer
Author of "Healing Your Life Through Activity - An Occupational Therapist's Story"
m:972-58-767-7074
w:??e:?shoshanah@...
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Today's Inspiration

 

Double Reward

Said Rabbi Schmelke: "The Lord has pleasure in rewarding the godly man, and it is a good deed to give Him pleasure. Therefore, he who performs a good deed is doubly rewarded: once for the good deed, and secondly, for affording the Lord the pleasure of rewarding him for it. The same applies to the transgressor, since the Lord does not desire to punish."

Source: Shemen ha-Tov
Re: Tefillah request

 

Heard they can be found arab shuk pharmacies


On Wed, Aug 18, 2021, 9:44 AM Shoshanah <shoshanah.s@...> wrote:
Thank? you. I thought these meds were banned. If they will cure Covid in 5 days, why are the doctors and hospitals not using them?

Where or how do we 1) know which is best for the person concerned and 2) get the meds?

Thank you

Shoshanah

Shoshanah Shear
Private Occupational Therapist and Freelance Writer
Author of "Healing Your Life Through Activity - An Occupational Therapist's Story"
m:972-58-767-7074
w:??e:?shoshanah@...
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On Tue, Aug 17, 2021 at 6:50 AM zerach63 <zerachseidman@...> wrote:
Hydroxychloriquine or ivermectin will cure it all in 5 days.?

Let me know if you need anything.?

On Mon, 16 Aug 2021 at 7:03 AM Shoshanah <shoshanah.s@...> wrote:
Please Daven/ say Tehillim for:

- Rafael Ben Ruth who is in hospital with Covid post vaccine. As a complication he has become lame in left leg

- Yosef David Ben Esther has a lung condition and struggling to breathe. Also developed a problem with macular of his eye. Has blurred vision. Was supposed to see a specialist on Fri but the secretary messed up with the appointment. They now want him to wait two weeks. Time is of the essence with eye problems of this nature.

- Rachel Chanah bas Esther for Refuah Shelayma

- Zelig Pinchas Ben Etta Leah fell and injured himself after first vaccine. Now has shingles post second vaccine.?

Thanks for your Tefillah

Shoshanah

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Re: Tefillah request

 

Refuah v'Shalom info line recording: 025795098?(If you can listen?in Hebrew, that is advisable as the English part is in need of better organization)?
This is a recording only, but has many reference?numbers to reach medical professionals?as well as information on?natural?cures?for?corona


For more advice?call?Yehuda?at 0583268992 (Hebrew?and Yiddish only)
for English only call Binyomin 0548590310

For serious situations: oxygen meters, doctor?visits, intravenous vitamins, in-home hospitalizations,? call?Chasdei?Amram?0533122338???
Chasdei?Amram?is an organization that recently received?national prominence when Channel 12 news did a documentary on their work.
The focus of the documentary was their amazing success rate with their system of in-home hospitalizations. At the time of the documentary, out of the 2000 in-home hospitalizations of?Corona?patients, there were 2 deaths, that means people who came to them only after they were in the advanced stages of?Corona.?

On Wed, Aug 18, 2021 at 9:50 AM Dena Gottlieb via <denagottlieb=[email protected]> wrote:
Shoshana, In order for these meds to be effective they must be used within 5 days of the onset of symptoms.?

?????? ??? ??, 18 ????? 2021, 09:44, ??? Shoshanah ?<shoshanah.s@...>:
Thank? you. I thought these meds were banned. If they will cure Covid in 5 days, why are the doctors and hospitals not using them?

Where or how do we 1) know which is best for the person concerned and 2) get the meds?

Thank you

Shoshanah

Shoshanah Shear
Private Occupational Therapist and Freelance Writer
Author of "Healing Your Life Through Activity - An Occupational Therapist's Story"
m:972-58-767-7074
w:??e:?shoshanah@...
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On Tue, Aug 17, 2021 at 6:50 AM zerach63 <zerachseidman@...> wrote:
Hydroxychloriquine or ivermectin will cure it all in 5 days.?

Let me know if you need anything.?

On Mon, 16 Aug 2021 at 7:03 AM Shoshanah <shoshanah.s@...> wrote:
Please Daven/ say Tehillim for:

- Rafael Ben Ruth who is in hospital with Covid post vaccine. As a complication he has become lame in left leg

- Yosef David Ben Esther has a lung condition and struggling to breathe. Also developed a problem with macular of his eye. Has blurred vision. Was supposed to see a specialist on Fri but the secretary messed up with the appointment. They now want him to wait two weeks. Time is of the essence with eye problems of this nature.

- Rachel Chanah bas Esther for Refuah Shelayma

- Zelig Pinchas Ben Etta Leah fell and injured himself after first vaccine. Now has shingles post second vaccine.?

Thanks for your Tefillah

Shoshanah

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Re: Tefillah request

 

Shoshana, In order for these meds to be effective they must be used within 5 days of the onset of symptoms.?

?????? ??? ??, 18 ????? 2021, 09:44, ??? Shoshanah ?<shoshanah.s@...>:

Thank? you. I thought these meds were banned. If they will cure Covid in 5 days, why are the doctors and hospitals not using them?

Where or how do we 1) know which is best for the person concerned and 2) get the meds?

Thank you

Shoshanah

Shoshanah Shear
Private Occupational Therapist and Freelance Writer
Author of "Healing Your Life Through Activity - An Occupational Therapist's Story"
m:972-58-767-7074
w:??e:?shoshanah@...
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On Tue, Aug 17, 2021 at 6:50 AM zerach63 <zerachseidman@...> wrote:
Hydroxychloriquine or ivermectin will cure it all in 5 days.?

Let me know if you need anything.?

On Mon, 16 Aug 2021 at 7:03 AM Shoshanah <shoshanah.s@...> wrote:
Please Daven/ say Tehillim for:

- Rafael Ben Ruth who is in hospital with Covid post vaccine. As a complication he has become lame in left leg

- Yosef David Ben Esther has a lung condition and struggling to breathe. Also developed a problem with macular of his eye. Has blurred vision. Was supposed to see a specialist on Fri but the secretary messed up with the appointment. They now want him to wait two weeks. Time is of the essence with eye problems of this nature.

- Rachel Chanah bas Esther for Refuah Shelayma

- Zelig Pinchas Ben Etta Leah fell and injured himself after first vaccine. Now has shingles post second vaccine.?

Thanks for your Tefillah

Shoshanah

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Re: Tefillah request

 

Ivermectin can be purchased here
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?????? ??? ??, 18 ????? 2021, 07:09, ??? Zev Samet ?<kavlakav9@...>:

Can these be purchased here?

On 17 Aug 2021, at 6:50, zerach63 <zerachseidman@...> wrote:

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Hydroxychloriquine or ivermectin will cure it all in 5 days.?

Let me know if you need anything.?

On Mon, 16 Aug 2021 at 7:03 AM Shoshanah <shoshanah.s@...> wrote:
Please Daven/ say Tehillim for:

- Rafael Ben Ruth who is in hospital with Covid post vaccine. As a complication he has become lame in left leg

- Yosef David Ben Esther has a lung condition and struggling to breathe. Also developed a problem with macular of his eye. Has blurred vision. Was supposed to see a specialist on Fri but the secretary messed up with the appointment. They now want him to wait two weeks. Time is of the essence with eye problems of this nature.

- Rachel Chanah bas Esther for Refuah Shelayma

- Zelig Pinchas Ben Etta Leah fell and injured himself after first vaccine. Now has shingles post second vaccine.?

Thanks for your Tefillah

Shoshanah

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Re: Tefillah request

 

Thank? you. I thought these meds were banned. If they will cure Covid in 5 days, why are the doctors and hospitals not using them?

Where or how do we 1) know which is best for the person concerned and 2) get the meds?

Thank you

Shoshanah

Shoshanah Shear
Private Occupational Therapist and Freelance Writer
Author of "Healing Your Life Through Activity - An Occupational Therapist's Story"
m:972-58-767-7074
w:??e:?shoshanah@...
????


On Tue, Aug 17, 2021 at 6:50 AM zerach63 <zerachseidman@...> wrote:
Hydroxychloriquine or ivermectin will cure it all in 5 days.?

Let me know if you need anything.?

On Mon, 16 Aug 2021 at 7:03 AM Shoshanah <shoshanah.s@...> wrote:
Please Daven/ say Tehillim for:

- Rafael Ben Ruth who is in hospital with Covid post vaccine. As a complication he has become lame in left leg

- Yosef David Ben Esther has a lung condition and struggling to breathe. Also developed a problem with macular of his eye. Has blurred vision. Was supposed to see a specialist on Fri but the secretary messed up with the appointment. They now want him to wait two weeks. Time is of the essence with eye problems of this nature.

- Rachel Chanah bas Esther for Refuah Shelayma

- Zelig Pinchas Ben Etta Leah fell and injured himself after first vaccine. Now has shingles post second vaccine.?

Thanks for your Tefillah

Shoshanah

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Re: Tefillah request

 

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Can these be purchased here?

On 17 Aug 2021, at 6:50, zerach63 <zerachseidman@...> wrote:

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Hydroxychloriquine or ivermectin will cure it all in 5 days.?

Let me know if you need anything.?

On Mon, 16 Aug 2021 at 7:03 AM Shoshanah <shoshanah.s@...> wrote:
Please Daven/ say Tehillim for:

- Rafael Ben Ruth who is in hospital with Covid post vaccine. As a complication he has become lame in left leg

- Yosef David Ben Esther has a lung condition and struggling to breathe. Also developed a problem with macular of his eye. Has blurred vision. Was supposed to see a specialist on Fri but the secretary messed up with the appointment. They now want him to wait two weeks. Time is of the essence with eye problems of this nature.

- Rachel Chanah bas Esther for Refuah Shelayma

- Zelig Pinchas Ben Etta Leah fell and injured himself after first vaccine. Now has shingles post second vaccine.?

Thanks for your Tefillah

Shoshanah

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What an event Nshei Givat Zeev you ladies are Amazing!!!!!

 

I went to inspire and got inspired right back just by the turn out an eagerness to get involved? Kol Hakavod Nshei?Givat Zeev. Rechavia and Har Nof are up tomorrow night. Who is next?
Attention the women of Nshei.??
We want to invite you to join the Nshei's around the world banning together united under Shmitah.? We have begun a historical initiative that connects women from around the world with the women who are the hero's encouraging their husbands and families to keep Shmitah.? By coming together as one, Nshei women from around the world are organizing events and raising emotional, spiritual, and financial support for the farmer's wives and families.? You too can bring the women of your community under this united women of valor umbrella and represent your community by volunteering to host an event in your community.? All you have to do is bring us into your community, invite at least 15 of your neighbors, friends, and family and we will inspire you with everything Nshei Keren Hashviis is doing.?
Call me Nahva Follman 054-554-7397
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Today and unite your community with Nshei women from around the world.?
15 years ago on August 16, 2006 - 520 olim arrive on 3 flights

 

Hi Everyone!

15 years ago on August 16, 2006 - 520 olim arrive on 3 flights.
Check out the historic photos at:


May the aliyah from all over the world grow and bring
more Jews back to their homeland, Eretz Yisrael.

Have a great day,
Jacob


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Corrected date: Tomorrow - Great (free) series on tefillah of Rosh HaShana by Rabbi Dr. Beni Gesundheit ¨C live via Zoom (recordings also available)!

 


The shiur will take place tomorrow - August 18.

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Get yourself spiritually ready for Rosh HaShana!

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Torah in Motion?and?Tefilah.org?are pleased to present a series of special Elul shiurim in English:?Musings on the Machzor?by?Dr Beni Gesundheit. The shiurim will take place via Zoom on Wednesdays.?In this series, we will be exploring various topics surrounding?tefillah?on?Rosh HaShana.?Join us as we explore the messages, sources, and models of the prayers we say. Join one or more shiurim, or view the recordings at a later date.

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The second shiur will take place this?Wednesday, August 18 at 11am Eastern Time/6pm Israel on the topic of ¡°Alenu ¨C Source, Structure, Messages and History."

The shiur is open to the public - all are welcome!

Click here for details, registration & recordings:?

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Upcoming shiurim in the series:

Wednesday, August 25:?Mussaf?of Rosh HaShana:?Zichronot, Malchuyot, Shofarot?- Source, Structure and Messages

Wednesday, September 1:?U'Netaneh tokef?- Source and?Messages

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About the lecturer:?Dr. Beni Gesundheit is an alumnus of Yeshivat Har Etzion who gives lectures on Torah content at various colleges and communities around Israel. Dr. Gesundheit is also a pediatrician in the field of oncology and research, with a PHD in medical ethics.



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SHMIRAT HALOSHON

 

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SEFER CHOFETZ CHAIM
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Day 157¨C Teachers
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We have already detailed the laws of loshon hora as they apply to a teacher who wishes to discuss his or her students with others (see Day 60). An additional concern for a teacher is that of giluy sod, sharing information that was related in confidence by a student.
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A common situation, especially among teachers of younger children, is where the student divulges information concerning his family that his parents would certainly not want anyone to know. Under no circumstances may the teacher believe such information if it involves negativity or if its becoming known could cause the family harm; obviously, the teacher may not relate to others what was said by the child. Moreover, to inform the parents of what the child said may be rechilus (as it may cause ill will between the parent and the child) or onaas devarim, causing hurt through the spoken word. In certain situations, it may be correct for the teacher to speak to the parents, so that they can caution the child not to repeat such information again.
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If, however, the child mentions something that is cause for alarm, the teacher¡¯s involvement may be necessary. This is especially true when the information involves abuse. The matter must be investigated, and ¨Cwhen necessary-- the proper authorities should be contacted.
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When older students share personal information with a teacher, the teacher may not pass the information on to others. If the advice of colleagues or supervisors is necessary, the student¡¯s identity should not be divulged. The teacher may reveal the information, along with the student¡¯s identity, only when a student discloses facts of which halachah requires him to inform others. This includes any medical condition or behavioral problem of which the school administration should have been informed (e.g. chemical imbalance). As in the case of the therapist or lawyer, a teacher should be in contact with a halachic authority in dealing with issues of confidentiality.
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SEFER SHMIRAS HALOSHON
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The Stained Volumes
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Our Sages teach (Tanna D¡¯Vei Eliyahu Zuta ch. 24) that when a person comes to the next world, his every deed and word is shown to him and he is judged accordingly.
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Picture a man who all his life zealously studied one page of Talmud each day. He anticipates that after his death the thousands of pages that he has studied will be brought before the Heavenly Court and will earn him much reward. However, when that time does arrive and the pages are brought out, he discovers that, much to his dismay, each page is enveloped in a ruach hatumah, spirit of impurity, that resulted from his disregard of the prohibitions against speaking and accepting loshon hora. How great his anguish will be when he sees how his carelessness in this crucial area caused him the irreplaceable loss of his hard-earned wealth!
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This point can be illustrated by the parable of a man who purchased what seemed to be a most exquisite set of Talmud. The cover of each volume was made of leather, embossed with beautiful gold design and bound with the finest heirloom binding. The seller had assured the buyer that the inside of each volume was as beautiful as its outside and thus there was no need to open and inspect it. The buyer had taken him at his word and paid in full, after which the seller left town for some undisclosed destination. How utterly dismayed the buyer was when he later discovered that the pages of each volume were stained by thick grime! How angry the buyer was ¡ª at himself! ¡ª for not having inspected the volumes before purchasing them.
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And so it is with the habitual gossiper. Even if he will study the entire Talmud many times, in the end not a single tractate will shield him at his time of judgment. Each volume will be enveloped in impurity and will be repulsive to look at.
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A wise man considers the ramifications of his actions and acts accordingly. Therefore, while one strives to live by the verse, ¡°The beginning of wisdom is to acquire wisdom,¡¯¡¯ he must also strive to live by its companion verse, and ¡°The beginning of wisdom is fear of Hashem.¡¯¡¯ Such an approach is the key to a good life in both worlds, for Torah study that is complemented by genuine fear of God is exceedingly beloved to Hashem.
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