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DIP THE APPLE IN THE HONEY AND REACH OUT TO HEAVAN ROSH HASHANAH 5771!!!

Each holiday has its unique character. The nature of the particular festival is reflected in its observances. The images that come to forefront of one’s memory are the solemnity of synagogue services featuring the piercing sounds of the Shofar to arouse each person from complacency to commitment. The other vivid image that is universally shared is dipping apples in honey on the Holiday’s first night

Dipping sweet apples in honey is mentioned by the Rema ZT’L ZY’A in the Schulchan… Continue

Added by Bernard S. Antin on September 3, 2010 at 6:01am — No Comments

REBUKE MEANS 'ILOVE YOU AND I CARE THAT MUCH!!!!!"

How one experiences an event depends on perspective. The punishments detailed in the Tochacha, Rebuke (Devarim 28:15-69) depicts a series of disastrous consequences if nation behaves faithlessly. The Ohr HaChaim ZT’L ZY’A (28:15) understands faithfulness has three elements, a commitment to Torah Study, observance of those mitzvoth requiring one to refrain from acting and those mitzvoth requiring…

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Added by Bernard S. Antin on August 27, 2010 at 2:19am — No Comments

INDIVIDUAL SERVICE, YOU'RE WORTH IT!!

The nexus between season and sidra continues as the year draws to a close. Devorim 30:1-10 is commonly called Parashat HaTeshuvah, the chapter of return/repentance.

The Torah testifies that eventually after experiencing the blessing and curse, all the events and travail of exile to distant nations and cultures that were hostile to Judaism Upon reflection and contemplation individually and nationally Jewry arrives at the conclusion, it all came from G-D and it all was necessary 30:1… Continue

Added by Bernard S. Antin on September 10, 2009 at 7:30am — No Comments

FIRST THINGS FIRST; NOT JUST TALENT, IT IS ALL FROM G-D

Rosh HaShana, Yom Kippur and Succot are rapidly approaching thought Succot is specifically called the season of rejoicing the Days of Awe are nonetheless days of celebration. Understanding what G-D wants Jewry be keep in mind at times of celebration would be very important in taking observance from merely following the forms of observance to level where they are filled with substance as well.

Despite Ki Tavo opening with the Bikurim First Fruits ritual observed on Shavuoth the Sidra… Continue

Added by Bernard S. Antin on September 3, 2009 at 5:37am — No Comments

NO WRITE OFFS

The Talmud (Megila 25a) condemns one who calls out in prayer “Your mercy [is so great] reaches to a bird’s nest . . . is silenced.” the Talmud explains referring to the commandment to send away the mother bird before taking the fledglings (Devarim 22:6-7) as an expression of D-vine compassion reduces the underlying basis for the Torah’s commandments as expressions of compassion and ignoring the commandments’ status as D-vine law. Yet, even the most technical and mundane commandment carries an… Continue

Added by Bernard S. Antin on August 27, 2009 at 2:46am — No Comments