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Day 116 ¨C The Habitual Sinner????????????
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The prohibition of accepting loshon hora does not apply when the subject is known to regularly engage in the negative behavior under discussion. Thus, if on a number of occasions one has personally witnessed an individual commit
a particular sin, he would be permitted to believe that the person committed that sin again. The Chofetz Chaim seems to suggest that one would even be permitted to believe the person has committed a different sin. When a person is known to totally disregard
the Torah and its mitzvos one may certainly accept a report that he committed any sin.
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If one is known to regularly transgress a particular sin out of temptation, one would be allowed to believe that he transgressed it again, but would be required to reject a claim that this time it was done maliciously.
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SEFER SHMIRAS HALOSHON
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Forgive and Forget
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Even if all that one would gain through silent acceptance of humiliation is a lessening of punishment for a single sin, it would be well worthwhile. In fact, the gain is far greater, as stated in the Talmud:
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Rava said: Whoever refrains from exacting his measure [i.e. from responding to the hurt caused him], [the Heavenly Tribunal] removes from him all his sins, as it is written, ¡°He forgives transgressions and passes over sins¡± (Michah 7:18). Whose sin does He
forgive? One who passes over sins [committed against himself] (Rosh Hashanah 17a).
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Rava taught that even one¡¯s willful sins committed in a state of spiritual rebellion, find atonement when one refrains from ¡°exacting his measure.¡± However, to be worthy of such atonement, one must demonstrate a corresponding degree of forgiveness; that is,
he must bear no ill will towards those who have caused him hurt, even when he knows for a fact that the hurt was inflicted maliciously.
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Of course, such atonement is dependent upon the individual¡¯s sincere resolve to refrain from committing these sins in the future.
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Update: JR Links - many podcast additions, new: Jerusalem events sites
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The Aged
Said the Bratzlaver: "Old men bring stability to Israel and give good counsel to the people.
? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? " The prosperity of a country is in accordance with its treatment of the aged.
? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? " Elderly men who are popular with young women are usually without wisdom."
Source: Sefer ha-Middoth
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God as a" Near Relation"
Said the Sachatzover Rabbi: "When a man is in dire need and has a rich relative, he usually receives aid a few times; after that, the relative is no longer ready to be of assistance. But if he has many relatives, he may obtain succor a long time. The Torah tells us (Deuteronomy 4:7): 'For what great nation is there, that has God so close towards them (in Hebrew - ?????? which?also means relatives), as the Lord our God is whensoever we call upon Him?' The Lord is not described as a near relation, but as near relations. and 'whensoever we call upon Him,' he treats us as a near relative, from whom we ask aid for the first time. "
Source: Siach Sarfei Kodesh
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budget 8 - 10,000 nis per month;? 1 year lease minimum, with option to renew
quiet area
must have area to sit outside, garden type area would be ideal.? or a mirpeset large enough to put wheel chair and relax,
Please email and send pictures if you have something available.
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Day 114 ¨C ¡°Innocent Remarks¡±
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There are times when halacha accepts as fact ¡°innocent¡± remarks, i.e. statements made in passing without the speaker being aware of the consequences of his words. As a rule, people do not lie unnecessarily, so that when a person
does not realize that he is saying something of significance, it can be assumed that he is telling the truth.
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Halacha grants such statements the status of testimony in two instances:
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1) Where it is certain that ultimately the true story will be revealed to all. People do not fabricate tales when it is clear that their lies will be revealed as such.
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2) To establish that an individual is no longer alive.
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¡°Innocent¡± negative statements are not granted any such legitimacy. They are loshon hora and one is not permitted to believe them.
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SEFER SHMIRAS HALOSHON
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Growth Through Tribulation
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The Sages teach:
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Rabbi Eliezer ben Yaakov said: One should feel a sense of gratitude toward the Holy One, Blessed is He, when suffering comes upon him. Why? Because suffering draws a person close to Him, as it is written, ¡°Hashem reproves the one whom He loves¡± (Mishlei 3:12).
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When suffering comes upon a person, he should accept it and withstand [the test], for its reward is infinite (Midrash Tanchumah, Parashas Ki Seitzei 2).
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¡°Wait silently for [the salvation of] Hashem, and wait longingly for Him¡± (Tehillim 37:7). Place your hope in the Holy One, Blessed is He. If He brings afflictions upon you, do not demonstrate disdain; rather, accept your lot like [one would accept] musical
instruments [(the Hebrew word for) ¡°wait longingly¡± can homiletically be related to ¡°flutes¡±] (Yalkut Shimoni, Tehillim 729).
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To accept insult without bitterness, with the knowledge that all that transpires is an expression of Divine will, is to accept a form of affliction, as the passage above states: [Those who are insulted and do not insult ...], who act out of love and are glad
in their affliction.1 The reward for such acceptance is without measure.
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Once, the tzaddik R¡¯ Zalman of Volozhin (disciple of the the Vilna Gaon) was traveling with his brother, R¡¯ Chaim. When they arrived at a certain inn, the innkeeper
spoke harshly to them and refused to grant them a room for the night. Later, as they resumed their journey, R¡¯ Chaim noticed his brother crying. ¡°Why are you crying?¡¯¡¯ he asked. ¡°Did you then pay attention to the innkeeper¡¯s words? I ignored them completely!¡±
R¡¯ Zalman replied: ¡°Heaven forfend that I should cry over being insulted. I am crying because I sense a slight inner hurt as a result of his words. I cry that I have not yet attained the level of ¡®Those who are insulted ... and are glad in their affliction¡¯
¡± (from Sefer Toldos Adam).
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Please Join Us for Torah Tuesdays in the Rova!
Dear Torah Tuesdays Women,?We are so excited to see everyone in real life again!
BE'H we'll be resuming our classes at the Claman home starting on Tuesday, June 7th. June will be a test month to see how it goes. If we get a good physical?attendance?we're considering moving back to the house for good.
The schedule will be as follows: Rebbetzin Friedman 9:30-11:30 Rebbetzin Lagumsky 11:30-12:30 Rabbi Wagensberg 12:30-1:30
Rebbetzin Friedman will continue teaching about "Derech HaShem and the regular parsha and summer months"
Rebbetzin Lagumsky will be teaching about "The keys of Love and Land of Israel"
Rabbi Wagensberg will be teaching?about "Parsha with chasidus and inspiration"
We look forward to seeing you.
*Please note the classes will not be not be available through call-ins anymore. **There will be drinks, but no food. 21 Shonei Halachot St. (FROM the main square, turn at the bank onto Bonei HaHoma Street. At the end of Bonei HaHoma turn right on to Shonei Halachot, first house on the right)
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Love is the Chief Thing
The Besht was asked: "What is the chief point in service to the Lord, if it be true, as you teach, that fasting and self-chastisement are sinful?"
The Besht answered: "The main thing is to encompass oneself in the love of God, the love of Israel, and the love of Torah. A man may attain this is he? secures enough nourishment to preserve his health, and if he makes use of his strength to battle against evil inclinaitons."
Source: Butzina de-Nehorah
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