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TEMPORARY SHELTER PERMENAT PROTECTION

Rabbi Dov Lior Shlita the Rav OF Kiriyat Arba-Chevron was asked whether a group who needed a temporary Succah could park their vehicles in a semi-circle and place Sa’ach covering between them. (See Responsa Divrei Chevron II: 585). The Rabbi explained that materials used in building a Succah are considered as being singularly dedicated for that purpose. Even if one built a temporary Succah its materials cannot be used for another purpose for the duration of the holiday. Consequently, if three… Continue

Added by Bernard S. Antin on September 22, 2010 at 5:29am — No Comments

EVEN A LITTLE BIT OF TESHUVA GOES A LONG WAY

On Rosh HaShanah three books are opened before G-D. One for the righteous, one for the wicked and the third for those who are in between. The righteous and wicked are judged right away for the next year. However, those who are in between, their judgment is delayed till Yom Kippur. If one is found meritorious that person is sealed for life, if otherwise one is sealed for death. (see Talmud Rosh HaShanah 16b)



Maimonides, Hilchot Teshuvah, Laws of Repentance 3:3 understands the judgment… Continue

Added by Bernard S. Antin on September 16, 2010 at 5:50am — No Comments

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

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