Saturday, April 14, 2007

Most Important Skill

If you could spend an hour today on the most important skill for you to achieve in life , what would that be ?

The Talmud ( Chulin 89 a ) teaches the answer -

The skill of mouth control !

Homework - how does this connect to the parsha this week ?
Now may be a good time for a gem of Torah study.
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Friday, April 13, 2007

Place & Time

We would be pleased to meet you if you will be in Lkwd on Sunday for the Yarzeit gathering of Rav Miller ztl.
At the Shul called Kollel Choshen Mishpot on the corner of
7 th st. & Forest av
At 8 pm.
Now may be a good time for a gem of Torah study.
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A Religious Bird ?

The Torah tells us of a bird called Chasida which translates into the kind / generous / pious bird. But surprizingly the Torah says it is unkosher ??
The Talmud explains that the name is due to its habit to be kind to its associates. But then why is it unkosher ? This is explained because it limits itself only to those. To others it is cruel which exposes it to be a fraud & a lesson for us to be kind to all.
Now may be a good time for a gem of Torah study.
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Food smart

The Torah teaches us which foods we may eat & which we must avoid. This serves as a model to remind us that we can control our diet & benefit greatly.
We can maintain a healthy weight & eat the kinds of foods that will provide us with energy , strength & spiritual lessons.
When we follow Hashems rules He helps us succeed.
Now may be a good time for a gem of Torah study.
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Thursday, April 12, 2007

Mitzva Count in Parshas Shmini

How many mitzvos are there ?
The Sefer Hachinuch lists 17.
6 positive &
11 prohibitions = 17 ( the total of 1+7 is 8 which is the name of the parsha Shmini )
Now may be a good time for a gem of Torah study.
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Wednesday, April 11, 2007

To meet You

If you can make it (in 3 days) to join us for the gathering on the Yarzeit of Rav Miller ztl we would love to see you.
Sunday evening in Lkwd N. J. At 8 pm. At the shul on the corner of 6th & Forest av.
The topic will be How to enjoy life based on the Life & teachings of the great Rav.
Now may be a good time for a gem of Torah study.
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Special for Yarzeit

In honor of the Yarzeit of the great Rav Avigdor Miller ztl we are making available some of his great Seforim /books.
Rejoice o youth
Sing You Righteous
Awake My Glory these 3 on Ideology
& Praise My Soul on the Siddur
All 4 for a 100 $ contibution to Yeshiva Fund
Box 82
S. I. N. Y. 10309

Any single book for a 26 $ donation. Tizku lemitzvos
Now may be a good time for a gem of Torah study.
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The Day After

Why is the day after a holiday so significant that we are required to celebrate with food & drink ? Why is it considered , in some ways , even greater than the festival itself ? See Succah 45b

This is how we demonstrate our regret & reluctance that the Chag is over. We wish it could be longer.

Today may also be a good time for you to check out our new website and to let us know how we can improve it for your benefit. Thank you.
Now may be a good time for a gem of Torah study.
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