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The Appraochable King
Said the Mezeritcher: "When a king is at a celebration he is approachable to many people who otherwise would be denied admitance to his palace. Likewise, when we serve God with joy, He is more approachable."
Source: Torath ha-Maggid Mezeritch
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Special pre-Shavuot shiurim by Dr. Beni Gesundheit via Zoom: Tomorrow - Shiur on The Ten Commandments
Tefilah.org?and? Torah in Motion?present a three-part series in English by Dr. Beni Gesundheit in honor of? Shavuot: All classes will take place on Zoom on Thursdays at 6:00pm Israel Time / 11:00am Eastern Time - on May 12, 19 and 26.
*Recordings will be available a few days after each class (via the links below).
This week¡¯s shiur:?The Difference of the Ten Commandments in Shemot & Devarim.
Synopsis: The shiur will analyze the structure and lessons of the Ten Commandment while focusing on the differences between the two formulations of the Ten Commandments - in Shemot and in Devarim.
Click here for more details and to receive the Zoom link:?
The classes are free of charge but registration is required.
The recording of the first shiur on ¡°Structure & Meaning of the Chagim in the Jewish Calendar¡± can be found here:?
The recording of last week¡¯s shiur on ¡°
Maimonides¡¯ Curriculum for the Study of the Torah¡± can be found here:?
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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South Florida PBS Presents: A Wing and A Prayer
Hi Everyone!
I watched this free online documentary several years ago.
I saw it again last night.
It is very interesting and worth watching.
South Florida PBS Presents: A Wing and A Prayer
An hour-long documentary that tells the virtually unknown story
of World War II aviators who raced against the clock in 1948
to prevent a second Holocaust.
Please share. Thank You!
Have a good night,
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Sefirah: Time to count #39 "Hayom tish'ah u-shloshim yom sheheim chamishah shavuos ve-arba'ah yamim la'omer/ba'omer"
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SEFER CHOFETZ CHAIM
Day 53 ¨C The Occasional Sinner
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If a person whose actions may have involved a given transgression is known to commit that particular sin at least occasionally, then the commandment, ¡°Judge your fellow favorably,¡± does not require that one seek a positive explanation
for what he did.? However, it is meritorious to give the person the benefit of the doubt and assume that this time he did not sin.? Reproof would not be necessary.
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If it is absolutely clear that the person did commit a sin, then the mitzvah to reprove does apply and one should, in a respectful and caring manner, help the person to overcome his evil inclination by offering reproof.
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There are times when it would be more effective for someone else, such as a close friend or rav, to reprove the individual.? Theoretically, it should be permissible for the one who witnessed the transgression to inform the friend or rav of it and ask that he
handle the situation.? However, we have learned that one may not act on hearsay, which would mean that one cannot possibly offer reproof unless he personally witnessed the transgression.? Consequently, it would be one¡¯s responsibility to find an effective
means of reproving himself, or to ask the rav to either personally investigate the situation or tactfully discuss the matter with that individual without making accusations.
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SEFER SHMIRAS HALOSHON
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David¡¯s Acceptance
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The Sages teach that one who speaks loshon hora is fit to be stoned (Arachin 15b). The following lends support to this statement of the Sages, whose teachings are true and everlasting:
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In an incident recorded in the Book of Shmuel, King David was, according to the Sages, guilty of accepting loshon hora. In the very next incident, David, as he fled during the rebellion of his son Avshalom, was cursed and stoned by Shimi ben Geira. The word?
¡°and behold¡± with which this second narrative begins (II Shmuel 16:5), indicates a connection between the two episodes. This implies that for transgressing the loshon hora prohibitions one is fit to be stoned, as David was (by Shimi) after he had been guilty
of such an infraction.
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Parenthetically, the above is indicative of David¡¯s exalted holiness and righteousness, for Scripture makes clear that David was as of yet unaware that he had sinned in accepting a slanderous report. Yet when one of his officers suggested that Shimi be punished
for his blasphemous behavior, David responded, ¡°Hashem told him [i.e. inspired him] to curse¡± (ibid. v. 11). David, without knowing how and when he had sinned, recognized the fact that Hashem would not have permitted Shimi to act as he did had he, David, not
been deserving of such disgrace. Therefore, he would not allow his men to attack Shimi.
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My maternal great-grandfather - Pinchas Tzvi Grayevsky - Jerusalem - 1873-1941
Hi Everyone!
Rav Pinchas Mordechai ben Rav Tzvi Grayevsky z"l,
my maternal great-grandfather, was born in Jerusalem in 1873.
He lived in the old city of Jerusalem from 1873-1932.
He was a well known Jerusalem historian.
Between 1896 and 1926 he wrote over 600 articles for newspapers in Israel and
abroad under different pen names. He collected historical Jerusalem documents,
biographical sketches, articles about institutions, events and life of the old
Jewish yishuv in Jerusalem. His research was published in many Hebrew booklets
and books. Titles include: "B'not Tzion VeYerushalim", "B'not Tzion
HaMetzuyanot", "Zichronot Kedumim", "MiGinzei Yerushalaim", "Zichron LaChovevim
HaRishonim", "Avnei Zikaron", "K'neset Yerushalaim", "Sefer HaZikaron" and
more.
Here is one item that leaves an impression:
From 1948 to 1967 Jordan occupied the oldest Jewish cemetery in the world:
Har HaZeitim - Mount of Olives. Jewish burials were halted, massive vandalism
took place, and 40,000 of the 50,000 graves were desecrated.
King Hussein permitted the construction of the Intercontinental Hotel at the
summit of the Mount of Olives together with a road that cut through the
cemetery which destroyed hundreds of Jewish graves, some from the First Temple
Period.
The destruction was unbridled and premeditated. Ancient tombstones were ripped
out to be used as latrine floors, urinal walls and pavement stones. Garbage was
regularly dumped on the tombs.
After the Six-Day War, restoration work began, and the cemetery was re-opened
for burials. My mom, z"l, told me that the Israeli government used my great
grandfather's research to reconstruct many of the graves and tombstones on Har
HaZeitim.
Jerusalem Day is celebrated on May 29, 2022
Jerusalem Educational Sites:
Jerusalem Stamps:
Jerusalem Photo Gallery:
Yom Yerushalayim Sameach!
Jacob Richman
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Looking for recommendation for Airbnb in Nachlaot
friends from South Africa? are looking to rent an apartment from 14th?June for a week.? They will be 4 people bezH.? Also looking for? a long term apartment to rent in Nachlaot - any leads appreciated.
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The Rabbi Avraham J. Twerski Center: Polishing our Precious Diamonds
Rabbi Dr. Twerski zt¡±l ?changed countless lives through his teachings and books. Help us to keep his legacy alive! 4-day campaign, starting today!
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Now we need you to ensure that we are able to continue to provide this value for another year. The live-streaming alone, costs ?us ?16,000 a year, and there are other costs to maintain our website, and other costs.
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Returning to Sincerity
Said the Sassover: "We read: 'And Lavan departed, and returned to his place. And Jacob went on his way' (Genesis 32:1). As long as Jacob lived with Lavan, he was compelled to encounter trickery with trickery. But when Lavan departed, Jacob went on his way, namely, the way of integrity and sincerity."
Source: Fun Unzer Alten Otzar
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SEFER CHOFETZ CHAIM
Day 52 ¨C Passing Judgment
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Before assuming that a person¡¯s actions merit tochachah, reproof, one must be absolutely certain that he has, in fact, sinned.
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From the command B¡¯Tzedek Tishpot Amisechah, Judge your fellow favorably (Vayikra 19:15), we learn that if a person appears to be committing a transgression which is totally out of character for him, we are to seek to understand what transpired in a positive
light.? If there is any way to interpret his actions as not involving transgression, we are required to do so.
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If it is absolutely clear that the person did sin in a manner which is out of character for him, then we must assume that he immediately regretted his actions, and has already repented.? To discuss the incident with anyone constitutes speaking loshon hora.
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SEFER SHMIRAS HALOSHON
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Most Crucial
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When a person grows lax in his commitment to Torah study, his commitment to general mitzvah observance grows lax as well. When this person is asked why he, a God-fearing Jew who knows that ¡°one hour of spiritual bliss in the World to Come is better than the
entire life of this world,¡¯¡¯ shows such weakness of commitment, he might very well reply: ¡°Such striving is for tzaddikim, people who distance themselves from the pleasures of this world and dedicate every fiber of their being to service of Hashem. It is for
them that the great rewards of the next world are reserved. Plain people like myself, however, cannot hope for such reward.¡¯¡¯
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The above argument echoes that of the Spies. Our response to it is similar to that of Calev and Yehoshua, as related above.
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Hashem does not demand of every Jew that he separate himself from mundane life to engage in spiritual strivings all day and night. A Jew who chooses to enter the world of business has fulfilled his spiritual obligations if he sets aside a fixed, significant
amount of time each day for the study of Torah and if he conducts his business endeavors in strict accordance with the related Torah laws. As the Talmud states: ¡°When a person departs this world, the Heavenly Court asks him, ¡®Did you conduct your business
affairs in good faith? Did you have fixed times for Torah study?¡¯ ¡± (Shabbos 31a).
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Hashem is not overbearing with His children. Every Jew, without exception, is capable of spiritual growth and success. Most crucial, however, is that which Calev and Yehoshua underscored: ¡°But do not rebel against HASHEM!¡¯¡¯ One dare not blatantly ignore any
mitzvah, be it positive or negative. One who is sincere in his Divine service will surely succeed.
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If one has been lax in his study, or with any other mitzvah, he need not despair. Hashem, Who loves kindness and seeks to confer merit upon His people, has granted us the great gift of teshuvah (repentance), which preceded Creation. Through teshuvah, any Jew
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Sefirah: Time to count #38 "Hayom sh'monah u-shloshim yom sheheim chamishah shavuos u-shloshah yamim la'omer/ba'omer"
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Opposition to the Great
The Mezeritzer said: "Let no one be discouraged by violent opposiiton. Brigands attack the one who carries jewels on his person, not the one who drives a wagon-load of fertilizer. Like the carrier of gems, we must be prepared to repel our assailants."
Source: Midrash Rebbish Tov
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The Rabbi Avraham J. Twerski Center: Polishing our Precious Diamonds
Rabbi Dr. Twerski zt¡±l ?changed countless lives through his teachings and books. Help us to keep his legacy alive! 4-day campaign, starting today!
If you have attended one or more of the AJTwerski Learning Center's programs, if you have received the live-stream video so you can attend from the comfort of your home, if you have borrowed a book from our extensive Twerski library, then you know. ?
You know the value we offer to people who want to hear the wisdom, teachings and legacy of Rabbi Avraham Twerski zt"l.
Now we need you to ensure we are able to continue to provide this value for another year. The live-streaming alone, costs ?us ?16,000 a year, and there are other costs to maintain our website, and other costs.
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SEFER CHOFETZ CHAIM
Day 51 ¨C Helping Others to Improve?
The first category of constructive purpose is to help the person about whom one is speaking.? There is a tendency among many to ignore the misconduct of others in favor of a ¡°live and let live¡± attitude.? Let us first understand
why the Torah rejects this attitude.
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Every person is born with character flaws.? It is our mission in life to change, to grow, to strive for perfection and spirituality.? We all want to rid ourselves of our imperfections; people do want to be good.? What makes life so challenging is that negative
character traits are blinding.? We either lose sight of what our goals should be or rationalize to the point that we simply cannot differentiate between right and wrong.
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One of the greatest gifts Hashem has blessed us with is companionship:? friends, family, people around us who are close enough to care, yet distant enough to be objective.? To abstain from speaking up and offering one another reproof and guidance amounts to
depriving one another of one of the most valuable tools for personal growth.? We must get involved and, when necessary, even enlist the involvement of others in helping people through the struggles of life.? Remaining silent when reproof is called for is not
Shmiras Haloshon, it is depriving one¡¯s fellow of his lifeline to self-improvement.
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More Lessons
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After hearing the slander of the other Spies, Calev and Yehoshua bin (son of) Nun responded to their sinful words:
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The Land that we passed through, to spy it out ¡ª the Land is very, very good! If Hashem desires us, He will bring us to this Land and give it to us ... But do not rebel against Hashem! You should not fear the people of the Land, for they are our bread. Their
protection has departed from them; Hashem is with us ¡ª do not fear them! (Bamidbar 14:7-9).
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They meant the following: The Spies¡¯ contention that Hashem¡¯s promise of the Land was conditional on their being tzaddikim was patently incorrect. Hashem does not say to a person, ¡°I will help you, but only if you will be a tzaddik.¡¯¡¯ Rather, Hashem says, ¡°I
will not help you if you rebel against Me.¡¯¡¯ This is the intent of the words, ¡°But do not rebel against Hashem.¡¯¡¯ As long as a person does not flout Hashem¡¯s will, he can still hope for His compassion.
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As to the Spies¡¯ fearful descriptions of the mighty Canaanites, Calev and Yehoshua responded, ¡°...for they are our bread.¡¯¡¯ Would a person be frightened by a giant-sized loaf of bread? Similarly, they argued, Hashem would not offer the Canaanites any protection
from the Jews, and as such they would be easily devoured, as it is written, ¡°You will devour all the people that Hashem, your God, has delivered to you¡± (Devarim 7:16). Indeed, Scripture indicates that when the Jews, led by Yehoshua, crossed the Jordan River
and began their conquest, they found the giants of Canaan to be the most fainthearted of all.
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The lessons to be learned from this tragic episode are crucial to us all.
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Sefirah: Time to count #37 "Hayom shiv'ah u-shloshim yom sheheim chamishah shavuos u-shnei yamim la'omer/ba'omer"
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