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April 2010 Blog Posts (21)
AVOTH 4:15 HOW TO BE SAINE IN A TEMPLE-LESS WORLD
The expectation that certain behaviors will generally produce certain results is an intuitive part of the human psyche. The notion of things happening randomly is generally treated as something unsettling. The conundrum of randomness is felt most acutely when one believes in G-D’s providential involvement with His creation. The expectation is that one’s behavior to the degree it conforms to G-D’s…
ContinueAdded by Bernard S. Antin on April 30, 2010 at 10:32pm — No Comments
Where Is Our Religious Freedom?
The Framers of our Constitution risked their lives to protect religious liberty. A reference to our Creator is written in our Constitution. Article 6 of the Constitution states, "no religious test shall ever be required as a qualification to any office or public trust under the United States." The Framers found it necessary to add the first amendment to protect religious freedom. Even with these protections, more laws were created to uphold our religious freedom by requiring 'reasonable…
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Emor
In this week's parsha we have a mekalel (someone who curses Hashem using His 4 letter name--see, 24;11).
Rashi (24;14) relates that the witnesses and judges would place their hands on the mekalel and say "Your blood is on your head and we do not suffer punishment through your death for you caused it to yourself." The Rambam (Hilchos Avodah Zarah, 2;10) states that this is only said during a prosecution for a blasphemer. However, what's the reasoning for this? Every… Continue
Added by Jason Behar on April 30, 2010 at 6:17am — No Comments
Shabbos: Taam HaChaim Emor 5770
Shabbos: Ta’am HaChaim Emor 5770
Sacrificing one’s life for HaShem’s Name can only be done altruistically
Introduction
ולא תחללו את שם קדשי ונקדשתי בתוך בני ישראל אני ה' מקדשכם, you shall not desecrate My holy Name, rather I should be sanctified among the children of Israel; I am HaShem Who sanctifies you. (Vayikra 22:32)
The Torah instructs us regarding a commandment that appears to be very simple to fulfill. Nonetheless, if one is… Continue
Added by Rabbi Binyomin Adler on April 28, 2010 at 9:12pm — No Comments
SATMAR BIKUR CHOLIM HONORS DR. BARRY J. BULS
Added by Fern Sidman on April 28, 2010 at 6:51pm — No Comments
AVOTH 3:9 LESSONS BEYOND BOOKS
Avoth D’ Rabbi Natan (Chapter 22) discusses this Mishnah .The relationship between the intellect, character and behavior is fascinating as one can be quite clever but reckless or capable of comprehending and conceiving of the most sublime of concepts and solve the most elusive of problems while engaging in the most base of behaviors.…
ContinueAdded by Bernard S. Antin on April 23, 2010 at 7:15am — No Comments
Shabbos: Taam HaChaim Acharei-Mos-Kedoshim 5770
שבת טעם החיים אחרי מות-קדושים תש"ע
Shabbos: Ta’am HaChaim Acharei-Mos-Kedoshim…
Added by Rabbi Binyomin Adler on April 22, 2010 at 8:00pm — No Comments
Kedoshim #2
Added by Jason Behar on April 22, 2010 at 5:23am — No Comments
Acharei Mos
Added by Jason Behar on April 22, 2010 at 5:20am — No Comments
Acharei Mos
Added by Jason Behar on April 22, 2010 at 5:18am — No Comments
BORO PARK SHUL COMMEMORATES YOM HA'ATZMAOUT
BORO PARK SHUL COMMEMORATES YOM Ha"ATZMAOUT
Added by Fern Sidman on April 20, 2010 at 5:23am — No Comments
"TRIUMPH OF THE SPIRIT" PREMIERES IN NATION'S CAPITOL
BY: FERN SIDMAN
On Thursday evening, April 15th, electricity filled air at the Capitol Visitor's Center in Washington, DC as elected officials from both sides of the aisle, including Senator Joseph Lieberman (i) of Connecticut, along with other renowned dignitaries gathered for the much heralded premiere of the powerful and poignant new documentary entitled, "Triumph of the Spirit". This inspiring 22 minute film focuses… Continue
Added by Fern Sidman on April 20, 2010 at 1:35am — No Comments
AVOTH 2:14 HOW TO WIN EVEN IF ONE THINKS HE IS LOSING
Rabbi Eliezer’s teaching is curious. How is it read? Was the Rabbi making several statements or a single piece of interrelated instruction.
The trend of commentaries seem to view the Mishnah as a solid piece of advice. Rabbi Nachman of Breslev…
ContinueAdded by Bernard S. Antin on April 16, 2010 at 6:11am — No Comments
Shabbos: Taam HaChaim Tazria-Metzora 5770
שבת טעם החיים תזריע-מצורע תש"ע
Shabbos: Ta’am HaChaim Tazria-Metzora…
Added by Rabbi Binyomin Adler on April 15, 2010 at 5:24pm — No Comments
Malchus Shebigvura
Malchus Shebigvura
In the Yaavetz Siddur there is a tefillah from the Chida that is recited after each week of the Sefirah. In tonight’s Tefillah, it is…
ContinueAdded by Rabbi Binyomin Adler on April 13, 2010 at 7:06am — No Comments
Tazria/Metzora #2
Added by Jason Behar on April 12, 2010 at 5:59pm — No Comments
Tazria/Metzora
Added by Jason Behar on April 12, 2010 at 5:56pm — No Comments
AVOT 1:12 TEACHERS, STUDENTS AND G-D
Avtalyon’s ZT’L ZY’A statement is fascinating as it is obvious. Certainly one teaching Torah should take care to transmit one’s lessons in a faithful manner. Failing to do so and leaving one’s lessons ambiguous allowing one’s students to draw conclusions contrary to moral and mores of Judaism would be a recipe for exile, for a distortion in the chain of transmission stretching from…
ContinueAdded by Bernard S. Antin on April 9, 2010 at 8:00am — No Comments
Shemini
In this week's parsha Nadav and Avihu (2 of Aharon's sons) are consumed by fire.
The Torah tells us (10;3) that Aharon responded with silence.
Rashi (10;3) relates that Aharon received reward for his silence...His reward being that Hashem spoke to him alone and taught him the laws regarding kohanim who are intoxicated from wine (since his 2 sons passed away because they entered the the Sanctuary intoxicated by wine--see Rashi, 10;2).… Continue
Added by Jason Behar on April 8, 2010 at 2:57pm — No Comments
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