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Transactions Between Jews
The Magelnitzer Rabbi was asked to explain the contradiction contained in two passages of the Talmud. One states that Jews should make their living one from the other (Berachoth 3); the second states that Jews should not need one another (Yoma 53). The rabbi replied: "The expression one from the other' means that both benefit from the transaction and therefore it is desirable. This also includes the case when the donor to charity feels the profit to his soul gained by his gift. But the expression 'one the other' means that only the receiver feels benefited, and that is undesirable."
Source: Siach Sarfei Kodesh
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?Hi.
With great pleasure,
I announce the next Movie Matinee at Beit Knesset Hanassi. The film
is “Three Identical Strangers”.
The film is a
documentary about Jewish triplets who were separated at birth by a
Jewish adoption agency and placed with three Jewish couples. The
adoptive parents were never told that their baby was a triplet. By
the wildest of flukes, the triplets discover each other at the age of
19. But then they discover something much darker and threatening.
Were they and
numerous sets of separated twins guinea pigs of a Jewish psychiatrist
and his team of Jewish researchers into the “age-old” question of
“nature or nurture”? Did the separation of the triplets and the
close study of them over many years cause serious damage to the
triplets? Did the separation precipitate the tragedy that occurred?
What did the study reveal?
This powerful,
riveting documentary raises these issues and others. You will think
about this highly acclaimed movie long after you see it.
This superb film won
a dozen awards including the Special Jury Prize at the 2018 Sundance
Film Festival. It was nominated for more than fifty awards including
three Emmy Awards.
The Movie Matinee is
on September 12 at 2:00. Although we schedule the films for the third
Tuesday of each month, the third Tuesday in September is the day
after Tzom Gedalia. So we thought it prudent and beneficial to move
the Movie Matinee up one week.
The film is in
English with English subtitles. It is 1? hours. In addition, there
will be a brief introduction of the film, a short talk and discussion
after the screening and a handout about the movie.
There will be
refreshments. No reservations are required. Beit Knesset Hanassi is
located at 24 Ussishkin Street. The admission is 20 shekels for
members of the shul and 30 shekels for non-members.
For more
information, please contact me at 0548 01 1957 or
markpollock@....
In the words of the
late Gene Siskel, I look forward to seeing you “at the movies”.
I wish you and your
family a wonderful and meaningful month of Elul.
Chodesh tov and kind
regards.
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Important Air Tag discussion update
I have received many, many questions and comments on the Air Tag post (which I will reprint at the bottom for those reading this post and missed the original)
#1 What is an Air Tag? An Air Tag is a button-like device that travelers use to track their luggage or those that ship expensive packages such as wigs or other merchandise so that in the event they get lost, their exact location can be tracked.?
#2 How it works The Air Tag is activated through an Apple Device.? It does not have to be your device.? Anyone that has an Apple phone or tablet can activate it for you.? It does not cost any money to activate, and it doesn't affect their device at all.? Once activated, it gets placed in the luggage, tefillin bag, shipping box, or the like and, if need be, can be tracked by the same device to find its exact location.? I personally know of stories that thousands of dollars worth of merchandise was located because of the Air Tag.? Bellow is an incredible response someone just sent me.
"Not exactly sending off boys to yeshiva... My father-in-law got lost a few months back.? My husband bought air tags to put in his coat pocket, and so far (todah Hashem!), we've been able to find him when he realizes he's lost.? We consulted Rabbanim about having a smartphone all the time (as in, not just for my husband's work).? We even asked if there were better options than air tags.? The consensus was to get the air tags and an iPhone, but not the latest iPhone model.? If we need to bring the device out of the house, we have a sticker to put on it that shows it's a medical device.?
Pass along this information to those who need it, and --as always-- ask your own sheilahs".?
How incredible is that??? There is even a silicon watch for kids that fits the Air Tag, so if a child gets lost in the park or Chas Vishalom worse, they can be immediately tracked.? I have even heard parents hide them in shoes so predators don't rip off the watch.? Oy Shelo Neday, let's only need this device and anything else for positive things. I am happy to have shared this advice.? You are all welcome to join my groups, where I share daily tips and advice in all areas of life. By Email thedivinestrategy@...
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Important Air Tag discussion update
Original Post? This is sound advice; trust me, I have lots of boys... and lots of lost Tefillin...?? A tip you will thank me for I slit a little hole in the lining of their Tefillin bags and throw an Air Tag in it and sew it back up.? ?If the Tefillin gets lost, Chas V'Shalom? ?walla, turn on the air tag tracker,? Now how do we track them.... hmmm.....? ? Stay tuned; I may figure that one out. Hatzlacha to all the boys starting the Zman Elul, and for all those still home, may they find their perfect place to grow closer to H'shem Hatzlacha to everyone
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SEFER CHOFETZ CHAIM
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Day 152 – When Rebuke is not Required
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We have seen that at times reproof may be counterproductive and is therefore out of place (See Days 45, 72, 143). There are several other factors which must be considered when determining whether or not it is necessary to approach
an individual privately before speaking against him.
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In a case where an individual has regularly violated a given commandment, and means are being sought to encourage his repentance and to prevent others from following in his ways, the need for reproof as a first step is obvious. There is no justification for
publicizing a person’s negative behavior if a meaningful discussion with him could convince him to change his ways. Even if it is obvious that the person will not respond to rebuke, failure to approach him directly before speaking about him could be misconstrued
by others as insincere chanufah, flattery – an approach where the speaker deliberately exhibits tolerance in the perpetrator’s presence to gain his favor, while speaking negatively of him behind his back (See Day 58).
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If, however, the person being discussed has harmed someone, and the purpose of publicizing his actions is to correct the situation, one need not fear suspicions of insincerity. In such a case, rebuke would not be a prerequisite unless there is reason to believe
it will achieve results.
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In the case of a prospective business or marriage partnership, where certain aspects of the subject’s history cast doubt on the correctness of the proposed relationship, rebuke would not affect matters and is therefore unnecessary. Even if the person would
pledge to mend his ways, the other party would have to be warned of the possibility that he may return to his previous mode of behavior. However, one should attempt to encourage the person to inform the other party of his past, thus lessening the need for
involvement of a third party.
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SEFER SHMIRAS HALOSHON
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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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The Second Donation
A poor man came to Rabbi Bunam to beg for a donation. The rabbi presented him with a few coins, for which the beggar thanked him heartily. As he turned to leave, the rabbi called him back and again offered him money. The beggar was astonished and ventured to ask the rabbi for his reason.
"The first donation," replied the rabbi, "was because, possessing a Jewish heart, I took pity upon you. The second one was because I am commanded by the Lord to aid the indigent."
Source: Siach Sarfei Kodesh
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Being with your
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Dear Deborah
I feel like my
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Whos ever
tefillas are answered is in your Zechus.
May Hashem shower
you & your family with more brachas than you can ever hold.
With appreciation
to you , The Rebbetzin, your daughter Esty & Rachel.
Thank you?
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Live Like a Good Jew
A man expressed the wish in the presence of the Belzer Rabbi to die like a good Jew. The rabbi commented: "Such a wish is wrong. It is like the wish of Balaam: 'May my soul die the death of the righteous!' (Numbers 23:10) Desire rather that you may live like a good Jew, and it will follow as a consequence that you will die like a good Jew."
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SEFER CHOFETZ CHAIM
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Day 151– Accuracy vs. Justification
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Obviously, the requirement that one be certain of the accuracy of his information applies to all situations where loshon hora or rechilus is to be spoken for a constructive purpose. There is, however, an aspect of this requirement
that does not apply in all cases.
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We have seen (Days 52-54) that the Torah requires us to judge our fellow Jew favorably and refrain from concluding that he has sinned when an alternative way of explaining his behavior can be found. As noted, even when it is clear that the person has sinned,
one must consider the possibility that this may have been the result of ignorance or unusual circumstances.
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While the Torah does insist that we give people the benefit of the doubt, this should not be done at the expense of others. Consequently, if one has witnessed one person harming or attempting to harm another, the need for accuracy does not require an attempt
at justifying the perpetrator’s motives. Even if the act is out of character it must be rectified, and one may, therefore, inform the appropriate parties.
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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.
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For anyone sending their boys off to Yeshiva
This is sound advice; trust me, I have lots of boys... and lots of lost Tefillin...?? A tip you will thank me for I slit a little hole in the lining of their Tefillin bags and throw an Air Tag in it and sew it back up.? ?If the Tefillin gets lost, Chas V'Shalom? ?walla, turn on the air tag tracker,? Now how do we track them.... hmmm.....? ? Stay tuned; I may figure that one out. Hatzlacha to all the boys starting the Zman Elul, and for all those still home, may they find their perfect place to grow closer to H'shem Hatzlacha to everyone
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Rabbi Khanin was my husband's Sofer teacher. My husband put together a video about Rabbi Khanin who was the Last Soviet Sofer. After putting this video together, Rabbi Khanin and my husband worked on about 20 videos sharing a snippet of the wealth of information that Rabbi Khanin had to share. He was literally a walking encyclopedia on the topic of Sofrut.?
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Exploring the Mind-Body connection according to Torah sources
Have you ever wondered what our Torah sources say regarding the the influence of the mind on our physical health, behavior and physical and emotional development, and how we can change our life by changing our mindset? Join us for a fascinating free lecture on Monday morning, 11 Elul/ August 28th at 10:00AM, in Romema. Zoom option available. To register, email mindy.3dtherapyinenglish@..., stating your name, phone number and whether you will be attending in person or would like the Zoom link. Ladies only. Under the auspices of Machon Hamabat
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Singing prep for Yomim Noraim
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This Wednesday evening at the home of Chaya Lagumsky Kablan 9 Apt 6...ground floor or Katznelobogen 15 Apt 6 / press 2 in the elevator
Women singing together....from the selichos, the Machzor etc to help us prepare for these Awesome days.
Not a choir No talent required....just a heart No fee Bring a machzor if you can
If anyone plays guitar or any other instrument, you are welcome to accompany us.
K'siva V'Chasima Tova!
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New Rosh Hashana Song pages, Coloring pages and JR updates
Hi Everyone!
Here are several new updates to my sites:
I created new Hebrew song pages for Rosh Hashana.
They are posted at:
I added a new section of Rosh Hashana coloring pages at:
The Rosh Hashana hotsites are currently being updated:
I worked at Intel Electronics in Jerusalem for 7 years
starting at the end of 1984. While going through many boxes of "stuff",
I found some very nostalgic Intel Israel related brochures, magazines,
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Last week, I posted the photos of new olim arriving in Israel.
I found on Youtube two videos of the olim arriving.
I posted the links at:
Last but not least, I added several items to my clever humor section
that should start your week with a smile:
Enjoy!
Please share. Thank You!
Shavua Tov,
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