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Shabbos: Taam HaChaim Vayakhel-Pekudei-HaChodesh 5770

שבת טעם החיים ויקהל-פקודי-החודש תש"ע

Shabbos: Ta’am HaChaim Vayakhel-Pekudei-HaChodesh 577

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Added by Ben on March 12, 2010 at 12:42am — No Comments

PAST & PRESENT AND FOR ETERNITY

Aside from a commandment to tell the story of the Exodus the Haggadah “In every generation one should view oneself as though one had personally participated in the [Historic] Exodus . . . ” Earlier in the text it states “ If G-D had not taken our ancestors from Egypt then us and our children would still be servile to Egypt . . . . ”

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Added by Bernard S. Antin on March 11, 2010 at 5:30am — No Comments

Ki Tisa

Ki Tisa

In this week's parsha the nation of Israel commit the grave sin of the Golden Calf.

This sin was so serious that the Gemara (Sanhedrin, 102a) states: "There is no punishment that comes upon Israel which does not have in it some retribution for the sin of the golden calf."

Once Moshe descended the mountain and became aware of their sin he went to seek forgiveness from Hashem on behalf of the nation.

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Added by Jason Behar on March 5, 2010 at 7:08am — No Comments

Shabbos: Taam HaChaim Ki Sisa-Parah 5770

שבת טעם החיים כי תשא-פרה תש"ע

Shabbos: Ta’am HaChaim Ki Sisa-Parah 5770

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Added by Ben on March 5, 2010 at 4:20am — No Comments

RANDOM but ORDERLY

Moshe in the aftermath of the Golden Calf debacle seeks to know G-D on a deeper level (see Shemoth 33:12-16). G-D responds to Moshe Our Teacher A’H THAT “ . . . I shall cause the totality of My goodness top pass in front of you and shall call out in the transcendent name of G-D and I shall grant grace to those I shall bestow grace and compassion upon those who I grant compassion.” (Shemot

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Added by Bernard S. Antin on March 4, 2010 at 6:30am — No Comments

WE (WITH G-D'S HELP)SHALL OVERCOME!!!!!!!!!

Mordechai in reward for his service for the Emperor Achashvairosh is to be lead through the streets of Shushan riding on the Royal Mount dressed in Royal robes with the Chief Royal Advisor Haman acting as herald (see Esther 6:1-11). The Talmud (Megilah 16a) relates what happened when Haman set out to fulfill the King’s command. Haman found Mordechai teaching a Torah lesson to an assembly of scholars. Rashi ZT’L ZY’A explains that this was the third day of fasting (see Esther 4:16) which was the… Continue

Added by Bernard S. Antin on February 26, 2010 at 5:58am — No Comments

Purim

Purim

Purim is all about unity...

The Megillah (Megillat Esther, 3;9) tells us that Haman was willing to give up 10,000 talents of

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Added by Jason Behar on February 26, 2010 at 1:55am — No Comments

Tetzaveh

Tetzaveh

This week's parsha discusses all of the garments worn by the cohanim (priests) during their service.

The Gemara (Zevachim, 88b) states that all of the vestments worn by the cohanim atoned for sins; The tunic atoned for murder, the trousers for sexual license, the turban atoned for haughtiness, the belt for impure thoughts, the breastplate for misjudgment, the eipho… Continue

Added by Jason Behar on February 26, 2010 at 1:53am — No Comments

Shabbos: Taam HaChaim Tetzaveh-Zachor 5770

שבת טעם החיים תצוה-זכור תש"ע

Shabbos: Ta’am HaChaim Tetzaveh-Zachor 5770

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Added by Ben on February 26, 2010 at 12:17am — No Comments

Toras Purim 5770

Toras Purim Deluxe 5770

Prepared by: Rabbi Binyomin Adler, best remembered for Toras Purim which was not deluxe. Stay tuned for the dif

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Added by Ben on February 25, 2010 at 10:44pm — No Comments

A VERY SPECIAL BAR MITZVAH FOR A VERY SPECIAL BOY

A SPECIAL BAR MITZVAH FOR A VERY SPECIAL BOY

BY: FERN SIDMAN

For most Jewish boys, the months prior to their 13th birthday are rife with anticipation as they immerse themselves in the preparations for their upcoming Bar Mitzvah. It is this rite of passage into manhood that marks a very special day for the entire family and community. The guest list, the caterer, the musicians, the photographer, the new suits and dresses are all top priorities, as the family buzzes

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Added by Fern Sidman on February 22, 2010 at 8:54pm — No Comments

Good influence

By strengthening our qualities, it spills over to others, thereby helping both parties Continue

Added by sharona on February 22, 2010 at 3:20am — No Comments

Homemade Pesach Vacation for less than $1000 plus the cost of food

I found a high class Motel located in Cape May, NJ at a low low rate.

I decided that I would like to spend Pesach there. Most rooms come with either a kitchen or mini-kitchen.

You don't have to drag your food from NY or where ever you are at since there is a shoprite about 15 minutes from the Motel.

All you need to do is cook the food... and just imagine for a family of four usually costs about $5,000. Is it really worth paying $4,000 extra just so your food is cooked… Continue

Added by Joseph on February 19, 2010 at 4:52pm — No Comments

Terumah

Terumah

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Added by Jason Behar on February 19, 2010 at 6:46am — No Comments

FAITH THE ENEMY OF DESPOTS

The imagery is dramatic, Esther risking her life approaches her husband’s Throne Room unsummoned (Esther 4:11, 5:1) Achashvairosh , the King allows his Queen to advance and be heard (5: 2). Achashvairosh then declares “. . . [W]hat is your request ? [Esther you may ask for ]Up to half of my kingdom and it will be done!” (5:3) The Talmud (Megila 15b) offers a dual interpretation of Achashvairosh’s statement. Achashvairosh either was limiting his readiness to fulfill the Queen’s request to just l… Continue

Added by Bernard S. Antin on February 18, 2010 at 10:21pm — No Comments

Shabbos: Taam HaChaim Terumah 5770

שבת טעם החיים תרומה תש"ע

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Added by Ben on February 18, 2010 at 5:43am — No Comments

PURIM AND THE PERSIAN EMPIRE - BY: YEHUDA LANDY

PURIM AND THE PERSIAN EMPIRE

A Historical, Archaeological & Geographical Perspective

(Feldheim Publishers)

By: Yehuda Landy

Reviewed by: Fern Sidman

As Jews, we are blessed to enjoy the observance of many holidays; all of which are steeped in rich meaning, symbolism and profound lessons for life. We are taught that the one holiday that will endure forever, even after the coming of Moshiach and the final redemption will be that

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Added by Fern Sidman on February 16, 2010 at 9:22pm — No Comments

Mishpatim

Mishpatim

In this week's parsha we have the sin of hearing lashon hara (23;1, see Rashi) and according to the Rambam the sin of speaking lashon hara as well.

There are a lot of difficult questions regarding lashon hara (literally: evil language, meaning: speaking bad about others)...Here are some of them:

Firstly, the Gemara (Erchin, 15b) states that lashon hara is equal to idolatry, adultery and murder all put together. However, what's the re… Continue

Added by Jason Behar on February 12, 2010 at 7:22am — No Comments

Mesechta Sukkos with Tosfos starts Today

The Mishna says that if your Sukka is above 20 Amos, it's Pasul. R' Yehuda says it's Kosher. If it's not high ten T'fachim or doesn't have three walls or has more sun than shade, it's Pasul. In Eiruvin it says that a Koreh (a beam that went horizontally across the opening of an alleyway, to serve as a distinction between the alley and the street, so you won't come to carry on Shabbos in the street just like you carry in the alley) that is above 20 Amos, you need to lower it. The Gemara asks, wh… Continue

Added by rav chaim on February 12, 2010 at 6:34am — No Comments