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Smuggling Hametz Before Passover, the Berditschever summoned together the merchants and asked them whether much smuggling was being practiced. They replied that there was considerable. The rabbi then exclaimed: "O Lord, behold what a good nation is Israel. The king has many officers and they cannot halt the smuggling. You have none, and yet You would find no hametz smuggled into any Jewish home on Passover." Source: Otzaroth Idisher Humor

SEFER CHOFETZ CHAIM Day 15 – Other Forms of Negativity While the Scriptural prohibition against loshon hora applies only to speaking about the living, our Sages prohibit making slanderous remarks about the deceased. It is also forbidden to speak negatively of our beloved land, Eretz Yisrael. As the Torah relates, the generation that merited to be liberated from Egypt spent forty years in the Wilderness and died there because of evil speech concerning the Land ( See Bamidbar chs. 13-14). In truth, it is proper to avoid focusing on the negative unnecessarily even when discussing non-sacred objects. The early commentators tell of the wise man and his students who came upon the carcass of an animal. When the students commented on its foul odor, the wise man responded, “But see how white are its teeth!” SEFER SHMIRAS HALOSHON A Dreadful Scenario Picture the following scenario: A Jew is instructed to enter the Temple of God, stand before the Holy Ark and accuse his fellow Jews of whatever sins he knows them to be guilty of. Without a doubt, even the lowest among us would endanger his own life rather than carry out this dreadful order. Yet people fail to realize that this is exactly what they are doing when they speak loshon hora! As stated in Tanna D’Vei Eliyahu (I, 18:64): “When the wicked speak loshon hora, it ascends before the Throne of Glory...” It is therefore not difficult to understand the gravity of this sin, and the heavy price that the speaker is liable to pay, both in this world and the next. Therefore, David cautions us that if we seek to enjoy the bliss of eternal life in the next world and desire good days in this world, our first step must be to guard our tongues. On the holy day of Yom Kippur we beseech Hashem “Silence the Accuser and let the Defender take his place.” How can one utter these words without feeling shame and humiliation, if through his own loshon hora the Accuser is aroused and endowed with the strength to accuse? Conversely, those who are successful in their efforts to refrain from speaking ill of others can rest assured that their entreaties before Hashem to “silence the Accuser” carry great weight in Heaven. May Hashem cause love, peace and brotherhood to dwell amongst His people. Keep reading day 16, the lesson for Pesach 2 SEFER CHOFETZ CHAIM Day 16 – The Listener Once something is defined as derogatory, it is forbidden to relate it other than for constructive purposes and under specific conditions which will be discussed later. One may not share negative information about people with friends and family, including one’s spouse. It must be underscored that relating loshon hora to one’s spouse is no less forbidden than when relating it to anyone else. To focus on another’s shortcomings is undignified and wrong. SEFER SHMIRAS HALOSHON Man’s Superiority The person who restrains himself from speaking the forbidden merits the “hidden light” which was stored away for the righteous at the time of Creation.1 Conversely, regarding the sin of loshon hora, our Sages state (Yerushalmi Pe’ah 1:1): “Punishment for this sin is exacted from the person on this world, while its principal [i.e. primary punishment] remains for him in the World to Come.” This is yet another reason why David declares: “Which man desires life... Guard your tongue from evil.” Consider the following: Man is superior to all other creatures by way of his Heavenly soul, which the Creator has endowed with intellect that is granted expression through the power of speech. As mentioned above, the Torah defines man’s essence by calling him a “living being,” which Onkelos translates as “a speaking spirit” (Bereishis 2:7). But man can claim superiority only if he uses his power of speech in a constructive manner. If he uses this power wickedly, then all other creatures, who cannot speak and cause the destructiveness that only words can cause, are actually superior to him. Thus does Scripture state: “Which man [desires life... guard your tongue...],” for it is this quality that makes one deserving of being called a man. See Rashi to Bereishis

Shalom Everyone! 'Dry Bones' cartoonist Yaakov Kirschen has passed away at 87. Baruch Dayan Ha'emet. Steve Linde wrote an article about him. I reposted it at: https://jr.co.il/articles/yaakov-kirschen.htm He brought smiles to many faces. He will be missed. May his memory be for a blessing. Jacob jrichman@...

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The "Hametz" of Idolatry Said the Koretzer: "Why does Scripture say (II Kings 23:22) that no Passover has ever been performed as in the days of King Josiah? Because Josiah first burned all the altars and the pagan temples. In other words, he cleaned out the "Hametz" properly." Source: Nofeth Tzufim

Moedim l’Simcha, We are interested in hiring a strong guy (age 20 or older) to help us on MOTZEI SHABBOS/MOTZEI PESACH (the night of April 19) as we return our kitchen back to the regular year-round arrangement. This job is in Har Nof. Preference given to someone who resides in (or close to) Har Nof. Obviously, this is a job for someone who keeps “one day” Chag. This job pays NIS 75/hr., and will take approximately 3? hours. REQUIREMENTS: ~ Prompt, reliable. Will arrive a.s.a.p. after Havdala ~ Able to lift heavy boxes (not many). ~ Able to work quickly. ~ Positive attitude. Call/SMS/WhatsApp Tuvia (Andy) 052.673.3704 .

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The Body Overpowers the Soul Said Rabbi Schmelke: "We read in the Song of Songs (1:9): 'I have compared you, O my love, to a steed in Pharaoh's chariots.' The Talmud (Mechilta to Exodus 14:25) explains that when the chariots of the Egyptians entered the Red Sea, the force of the current became so powerful that the horses were pulled along by the chariots. Likewise, the soul within us has its own life, and the body can be compared to inert matter. Yet we permit our bodies to draw our souls into the torrent of pleasures, even as the living horses were dragged along by the chariots." Source: Shemen ha-Tov

Miracles Beyond Imitation Said the Belzer Rabbi: "We find that Pharaoh's magicians were able to perform by their secret arts the miracles of turning water into blood and of bringing up frogs. The other miracles they were not able to duplicate. The quesiton arises: Why did the Lord cause Moshe to perform miracles that could be duplicated by magic? Could He not have enjoined that all ten plagues be beyond imitation?" "The answer is as follows: The Lord knew that in later times non-believers might arise and say: 'The Egyptian soothsayers were possessed of little sagacity, and hence Moshe was able to deceive them. We, however, would not have been victims of his chicanery.' Then we believers might retort: 'If you are wiser than the Egyptians sages, accomplish at least as much as they. Turn water into blood and bring up frogs. If you cannot do this, you must admit their superiority, and at the same time recognzie that they acknowledged the divine power resident in the acts of Moshe." Source: Dover Shalom

SEFER CHOFETZ CHAIM Day 11 – Common Knowledge A derogatory statement is considered loshon hora even when the information is common knowledge for, as stated above, to speak negatively of one’s fellow Jew is shameful in itself. Negative information about Jews appearing in newspapers may not be repeated. Newspapers often publish articles based on hearsay and thus, one is not even permitted to believe such information if the newspaper is its only source. Even after one has verified the information, he may nevertheless not repeat it. SEFER SHMIRAS HALOSHON Equal to All Talmud Yerushalmi (Pe’ah 1:1) states that the reward for studying Torah is equivalent to that of all other mitzvos combined, and the punishment for speaking loshon hora is equivalent to that of all other sins combined. Thus, the antithesis of Torah study, the greatest of all mitzvos, is loshon hora. Their respective primacy can be explained as follows: Of the four basic elements of nature —fire, wind, water and earth —the intangible (fire and wind) are far more powerful than the tangible (water and earth). Fire can engulf material objects and totally destroy them, and the power of wind is awesome, as it is written, “A great and mighty wind which breaks apart mountains and shatters stones” (I Melachim 19:11). The same is true in the spiritual realm. Torah study impacts in the Upper Worlds in a way that no other mitzvah can. This is because all other mitzvos are related to the physical — for example, to fulfill the mitzvah of tzitzis, one dons a garment, a material object; a lulav is held, a physical act; a shofar must be blown, etc. Torah study, however, is performed through the power of speech, which, essentially, is a function of the soul.1 This is why the reward of Torah study is equivalent to that of all other mitzvos combined. The converse is true of sin. The spiritual damage caused by loshon hora is infinitely greater than that caused by other transgressions, because it is committed through the power of speech. Its effect in the Upper Spheres is awesome. Therefore, its punishment is equivalent to that of all other sins combined. 1. As mentioned above, Targum Onkelos translates “and man became a living being” (Bereishis 2:7), as “and man became a speaking spirit.” Dedications and Sponsorships Do you know someone who needs a refuah shleima? A shidduch? Or perhaps a meaningful yahrtzeit is approaching? As a merit for a recovery from illness or for a departed family member you can sponsor a daily email and have over 8,000 people, every day, learn and be inspired as a z’chus for your loved one. To sponsor a daily email visit https://cchf.global/donate/

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The Miracle of the Exodus Thus taught Rabbi Elimelech of Lizensk: "At the pronouncement of laws, Holy Scripture always makes mention of the Exodus out of Egypt, and never of the creation of the world. How is this? Was not the creation out of a void a greater miracle than the Exodus? Understand, then, that the Creation, properly speaking, was not a miracle. All nature is God, and subject to Him, and whatever sprang into being at His behest, did so in a natural way. But the Exodus was a wonder, for to deal with the Egyptians according to their merits, God had to divest Himself, for the time being, of His goodness, and let evil prevail." Source: Preister der Liebe

Time for Redemption Rabbi Bunam commented upon Exodus 6:6 "I am the Lord, and I will bring you out from under the burden of the Egyptians." "A burden," he said is usually carried with ease after one has become accustomed to it. When the Lord observed that the Israelites were growing accustomed to their tasks and labored at them without complaint, then He deemed it high time they were liberated." Source: Siach Sarfei Kodesh

The Torah in Motion online Pesach Learning Series is in full swing. There are still three more days of fascinating lectures ahead (offered free), and recordings are available. The series features an outstanding lineup of scholars who explore the themes of the Seder, the Haggadah, and the Exodus. If you missed any of this week’s classes, recordings are available on the series page (scroll down – more recordings will be added each day). Don’t miss this opportunity to enrich your understanding and enhance your Yom Tov! For the full schedule, registration & recordings: https://torahinmotion.org/pesach-learning-series-2025 In addition if you missed Torah in Motion's Haggadah Yom Iyyun, we invite you to view the recordings here: https://torahinmotion.org/pesach-yom-iyyun-5785 Looking forward to learning with you, The Torah in Motion Team https://torahinmotion.org

Donate handmade Shemura Matza for IDF soldiers on the frontlines and for families of fallen soldiers & terror victims! Rabbi Yosef Zvi Rimon will be conducting a special Seder for orphans and widows from the current war, and providing matza for these and other families who lost their loved ones. In addition, Matza will be delivered directly to IDF rabbis who will send it to soldiers on the frontlines. *All donations are tax deductible in the U.S. & in Israel. Donate matza here: tinyurl.com/Matza-Donation Tizku Le-Mitzvot!

Shalom Is there anywhere in Jerusalem that is quiet? If not, is there anywhere in Israel that is quiet? If not what country has peace and quiet? The noise of the neighbours at all hours of night and day at a level that is not suitable for residential living but belongs only in a nightclub or music (aka noise) festival is destroying us. The police are not interested. What country permits noise at such levels until 11 pm at night? Does no-one know the dangers to health of noise pollution? MY mother and I have both been in hospital due to fainting from our blood pressure going out of control thanks to the noise pollution. Added to this we have dreadful mold that the landlord refuses to clean or repair. We HAVE to move urgently. Can anyone help us with Tzeddakah, Maaser, Join our Patreon pages I can not take another sleepless night. My health has suffered as has my mother and my husband. Please help us to move. I can share a video of the level of the noise, how can any law permit this to happen in any residential area? Did you know that noise pollution affects even a fetus as it growth in it's mother's womb. Why does Israel IGNORE the health hazzards of noise???? Does anyone know that in order to function normally it is recommended to have 8 quality hours of sleep. If one has to get up at 6 am to begin your day how can noise until 11 pm be permitted. 11 pm to 6 am is less than 8 hours. That means that stealing sleep has become permitted, how can that possibly be??? Did you know that it takes time for the body to unwind after being exposed to loud noise which means that even if the noise is turned off at 11 pm a human being can not get to sleep immediately. Sleep deprivation is a health hazzard for every human being. Please help us to move to somewhere that is quiet. Shoshanah Shear Former Occupational Therapist.

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