Time to count #43 Sunday night
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Shmirat Haloshon
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SEFER CHOFETZ CHAIM Day 55 ¨C Social Pressure A mumor l¡¯tayovon (lit., rebel due to temptation) is someone who regularly submits to temptation in violating a specific mitzvah. While the prohibition against gossip mongering does apply with regard to speaking about him (as he is not a heretic), his situation differs drastically from one who occasionally transgresses a given mitzvah but basically is committed to its observance. As we have learned, the primary prohibition against speaking loshon hora is lo saylaych rachil b¡¯amecha, Do not go as a gossipmonger among your people (Vayikra 19:16). One who embarrasses his fellow Jew transgresses the prohibition lo sonu ish es amiso, A man shall not aggrieve his fellow (Vayikra 25:17). Our Sages interpret the term amecha, your people, in the first prohibition as excluding only a mumor l¡¯hachis, (lit., rebel whose intent is to spite), one whose lack of regard for a given prohibition causes him to regularly transgress it. However, the term, amiso, his fellow, in the second prohibition, excludes even the mumor l¡¯tayovon. Thus, it is forbidden to speak loshon hora about a mumor l¡¯tayovon but it is permissible to exert social pressure on him in order to induce him to mend his sinful way. It is permissible to publicize that a Jew regularly violates a particular halachah if it is clear that he is aware of the halachah and has chosen to ignore it, and it stands to reason that publicizing his behavior will induce him to change. This applies even if he transgresses the law out of temptation. However, one must be certain that all the conditions of toeles, constructive speech, including purity of intent and lack on an alternative, apply. SEFER SHMIRAS HALOSHON The Time Is Now The serpent, whose deceitful words created a barrier between God and man, was cursed: ¡°And dust shall you eat all the days of your life¡± (Bereishis 3:14). The Talmud (Berachos 12b) interprets the phrase ¡°all the days of your life¡± in another verse of the Torah (Devarim 16:3) as referring to the Messianic era. Thus, at the End of Days, all creatures will be cured of their maladies except for the serpent. And just as ¡°the snake bites because it was not charmed¡± [i.e. cured of its curse] so too ¡°there will be no advantage [i.e. remedy] for the master of the tongue¡± (from Koheles 10:11). Those who habitually speak loshon hora will, like the serpent, find no cure for themselves at the End of Days (Midrash Aggadas Bereishis 79:2 and Pirkei D¡¯R¡¯ Eliezer ch. 52). Their only hope is to repent now. The gossiper brings suffering not only upon himself, but upon the community as well: ¡°R¡¯ Shimon ben Pazi said: Rain is withheld only because of those who speak loshon hora, as it is written (Mishlei 25:23), ¡®The north wind prevents the rain and [God shows] an angry countenance [when there is] secretive talk¡¯ ¡± (Ta¡¯anis 7b). Zohar states that this sin brings death and destruction to the world. Therefore, one who cares for his own well-being and that of his fellow men will strive to acquire the golden quality of Shmiras haloshon. Keep reading Day 56, the lesson for Shabbos SEFER CHOFETZ CHAIM Day 56 ¨C Public Announcements Traditionally, Jewish communities have used social pressure in dealing with the publicly observant whose private behavior includes blatant violation of basic halachah. If all else fails, it is permissible to publicize the fact that an otherwise observant Jew is guilty of immorality on a regular basis, if the disclosure will prompt him to repent. Similarly, rabbinical courts have the authority to post signs informing the public of someone¡¯s refusal (siruv) to comply with a court ruling. Social pressure is often the only means through which rabbinical courts can enforce their decisions. SEFER SHMIRAS HALOSHON Evil Epitomized The Talmud states (Sotah 42a): ¡°Four groups will never be allowed to stand in the presence of the Shechinah (Divine Presence): scoffers, liars, flatterers, and those who speak loshon hora ... [With regard to this last group it is written] (Tehillim 5:5), ¡®For you are not a God who desires wickedness, no
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Man undergoing surgery needs urgent financial help
Shalom and Shavua Tov, The man in Jerusalem we have been trying to help is going in very soon, maybe tomorrow, for another surgery. He has already had 8 other surgeries, including for Cancer. This will be the fourth time in the past few months he will have an extended stay in the hospital. Many people and rabbis, including Rabbis Berel Wein, Zvi Schwartz, Amram Rister and others can verify this very sad situation. Aside from the carcinoma (the cancer), he has many other problems and can barely walk, and cannot leave the house alone. He cannot function at this point and he has no family to help him aside from his young son, who he has raised alone. He needs to focus now on his upcoming surgery and his other health issues. He cannot work anymore and gets disability money from the government that does even cover his full rent, not to mention all his bills, food, medications, etc. He is a good man that has helped others all his life and now he needs urgent help so he can go into his newest surgery in peace and quiet. He needs to pay rent, the bills, the grocery and arnona (apartment) taxes. Please kindly help this sweet, kind man. He is suffering terribly. There are American and Israeli charities accepting donations online for them. It is also possible to help through their local grocery store or by bank transfer to friends helping the family. Please contact me for details. For USA tax deductible receipts, the Bayswater Neighbors Fund has a website to donate. I will write the link below. If anyone prefers to send a check, please email me and I will send the details. Right above the SUBMIT button on the donation form is written "My contribution is for:" and then they have a drop-down menu to choose where the donation will go. *Important to choose, "Family in Jerusalem", and push the Submit button once.* *This is very important or they will not know to whom to give the donation. Please also email me if you donate so we can follow up.* Here is the link. https://www.bayswaterneighbors.org/pledge.html For Israel donations/receipts, please see the link below. Please note that Mekimi has a new donations page. It is *VERY IMPORTANT* to write *FUND 2110* in the "Comment for the office" box or the donation will not go to the family. The "Comment for the office" is right under where they ask for your phone number. Please also email me if you donate so we can follow up and get it to the family quicker. Here is the link for the Mekimi organization donation page. https://mekimi.dotansoftware.com/mkm/pages/donatePage.php?lan=eng Thank you in advance. Tizku L'Mitzvot Virus-free.www.avast.com
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Keep your Teens Happy, productive and inspired this Summer!!
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What you see is what you get ¨C no hidden charges.
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? THIS TUESDAY at 8:15pm Biblio Playback Evening for Women in Har Nof ?
Ladies! Give yourself a spiritual and creative high before Shavuot! Tuesday May 27 (Iyar 29) at 8:15pm. Join this unique BIBLIO PLAYBACK experience! Meet the challenges and dreams of Ruth and Naomi (and ourselves) through a pre-Shavuot interactive experience of Playback Midrash. Light refreshments will be served. The evening will be in English and for women only. Hosted by the Deutsch family 15 Chai Taib Street (Rojin 19) Har Nof Location for Waze: 19 ?????? ????'??. There is more parking there than on the Chai Taib side. Buses 33, 52, 55 and 74. Must reserve by BIT or Paybox as space is limited. NIS 40 Queries may be answered by calling: 052-382-2104. Toda and Chag Same¡¯ach! Toby Klein Greenwald Director, Playback NaNa .com And RaiseYourSpirits .Org PLEASE DO NOT HIT REPLY. Call 052-382-2104 for more info. .
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Today's Inspiration - Shavua tov!
No One Can Be Happy All the Time Commenting upon the Talmudical saying :"This worls is like a wedding hall," (Erubin 54a), the Alexander Rabbi said: A villiager came to an inn in Warsaw. In the evening he heard the music and tumult of a wedding coming from the next house. The same occurrence was repeated for several evenings. The villager asked the inn-keeper: "How is it possible that a single household should have so many weddings?" The inn-keeper replied: "It is a wedding hall; today one person holds a wedding there; tomorrow another." "This is symbolic of the way of the world," commented the rabbi. There are always those who enjoy themselves. But some days it is one person, and on others it is another. No one is happy all the time." Source: Siach Sarfei Kodesh
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Time to count #42 Motzai Shabbat
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It's only this one time...
Questions for Alan #42: What happens when I make a poor food choice¡just once¡? We' re all human. It¡¯s normal and natural to make a mistake. If it¡¯s a one-off, there is pretty much no damage. When a group of healthy 100% vegans were given a steak dinner, their microbiome showed no change when measured the next day. But when they had more than a week of unhealthy choices, it DID have negative effects. So when you go off track, the sooner you get back on track the better! Schedule your FREE consultation Our FREE 20 minute consultation can help you find the program best for you. We offer Wellness coaching, Health and Fitness assessments, and Exercise both in our office and ONLINE. info@... http://www.alanfitness.com/ https://alanfitness.com/problems-solved/ 02- 651-8502; 050-555-7175 (between 8:00-19:00) Sign up for our newsletter¡ªinfo@...
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"Last time I worked out in the pool was when I was expecting my 18 yr old" new iin Geulah!!
New Aqua Aerobics class at Beit Tuvei Hair this Sun morning!View in browser "Malka, I have been wanting to come back to the pool for years" "Last time I worked out was when I was expecting my 18 yr old daughter"This is actually what people say to me all the time! If not now when?If you have been waiting for us to get back to Geulah, Here we go!!New classes forming in Beit Tuvei HairStarting this Sunday 12 Noon, more times TBA.Sauna and beautiful showers!Limited spots available!Prenatal/ postnatal or anytime!Whether you are struggling with circulation issues, back/ knee pain or osteoporosis, This is for you!If you are a present participant or have been wanting to come back for years-There is no better time than the present to join us again! Registration required ASAPMalka Kornreich Energize Healing Medical intuition/ Intuitive Therapy Transform your life now! https://www.linkedin.com/in/malka-kornreich-2a99441b2/ For times and availability or to set up a discovery call click here ?????? ?????- ?????? ?????! ????? ????? ??????????? ?????? ???? ???! https://1.malkakornreich.com ??? ?????? ?????? ????????????? ?? ????, ???
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Does your Shul Need a New Sefer Torah
Does Your Shul Need A New Sefer Torah? A Foundation Is Looking To Dedicate A Brand New Bais Yosef Sefer Torah To a Shul In Need of a New Sefer Torah Email: Sefertorahny@...
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Today's Inspiration - Shabbat shalom!
The World is Like a Wedding Hall The word of the sages: "This world is like a Wedding" (Erubin, 54a) Rabbi Jacob Joseph of Pulnoe explained as follows: "Just as it is the goal of the wedding to unite the bridegroom with his spouse, so it is the duty of man to unite in this world with Godhead." Source: Gemeinde der Chassidim
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Shmirat Haloshon
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SEFER CHOFETZ CHAIM Day 53 ¨C The Occasional Sinner 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. 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. 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. SEFER SHMIRAS HALOSHON David¡¯s Acceptance 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: 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. 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. 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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Chaya Lagumsky / Sunday Night ZOOM Shiur
bs'd "Har Sinai and Eretz Yisrael" 9pm Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89987862494?pwd=SGFvOFFUdTJUWE1xYVFSeDZkSGd1QT09 Meeting ID: 899 8786 2494 Passcode: 421266
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Time to count #40 Thursday night
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Sunday on Toolbox Talks: Aliya - A Reality Check For Olim
ISRAEL: HOME. HOPE. REALITY! A Reality Check For Olim Sunday, May 18, 9 PM IL / 2 PM EST Zoom Address: https://tinyurl.com/y2sj3z72 To Register: https://tinyurl.com/y9dfnfk3 Link to Last week¡¯s Presentation: https://tinyurl.com/3f5js8 Basic Tzahalese: A Work In Progress: https://tinyurl.com/4x6xubjk Rabbi Sid Slivko Community Relations Coordinator Tel./WhatsApp: +972-52-609-1415 US Tel/WhatsApp: +1-929-231-6865 Website: www.olimpaveway.com LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/rabbisidslivko
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Time to count #39 Wednesday night
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Updated: The Jerusalem Page
Hi Everyone! Yom Yerushalayim - Jerusalem Day begins Sunday Night - May 25, 2025 I updated the Jerusalem page at: https://jr.co.il/hotsites/jerusalem.htm The page includes: - Lessons, Facts, History, Articles - Attractions / Places to Visit - Online Guides - Activities - Jewish Trivia Quiz - topic: Jerusalem - Maps - including English and Hebrew maps of Jerusalem Light Rail current red line and future green lines - Photos - Videos - Jerusalem songs with lyrics and translations - Spotify Jerusalem Song Playlist - English Hebrew Vocabulary List - Jerusalem Stamps - Jerusalem Clipart - Jerusalem Coloring Pages - Jerusalem Medical and Social Services - Jerusalem Synagogues - Jerusalem Community Sites / Groups / Mailing Lists - Jerusalem Facebook Pages / Groups - Jerusalem Hotels - Jerusalem Holiday Apartments - Jerusalem Restaurants - Jerusalem Social Organizations / Groups - Jerusalem Schools /Seminaries / Yeshivot - Jerusalem Shops / Services Enjoy! Please share. Thank You! Please continue to pray for and support Israel. https://jr.co.il/prayers/ May the wounded have a complete and speedy recovery. May the hostages be freed now. May God protect the IDF, the police, the security forces and all of Am Yisrael. Yom Yerushalayim Sameach! Jacob jrichman@...
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Rav Leff's shiur, broadcast live today
Join Rabbi Leff's regular Wednesday shiur in halacha and hashkafa. Join us at 8:50 pm Israel time (1:50 pm EST), live on Zoom. As always, the shiur is accessible worldwide, free of charge, via Internet or phone. Mark it on your calendar for every Wednesday. Currently, Rav Leff is guiding us through the laws between Man and his fellow, such as charging interest (ribis) and related topics. That's followed immediately with an in-depth study of Even Shlayma, exploring the Vilna Gaon's profound insights into human nature and character development. The focus last week was on gilgul (the transmigration of souls), and its impact on one's life in this world. Feel free to forward this message to a community email list or WhatsApp group. If you want a weekly email reminder about the class, write to me, and I¡¯ll add you to my reminder list. Missed the shiur? It¡¯s recorded! To access recordings, write to Rav Aaron at raaronk@.... Sponsorship opportunities are available. Please email szjessel@... for details Zoom details are below. Please remember to mute yourself upon joining. https://us02web.zoom.us/j/6346396447?pwd=ZFA5YmVac0kxZE1JVHYyQ0o4TnNVZz09 Meeting ID: 634 639 6447 Passcode: 613 One tap mobile: +97239786688,,6346396447# Israel Dial by your location: +972 3 978 6688 Israel +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC) +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose) +1 929 205 6099 US (New York) +44 203 481 5237 United Kingdom Meeting ID: 634 639 6447 Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kAqjFyp See you there! Shlomo Jessel szjessel@... Tel/WhatsApp/Telegram: +972 [0] 546 720 336
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