Thursday, July 31, 2008

The Secret

To finding a great Shiduch for your children.
See Yevomos 63a , 12 lines up from the bottom & Rashi 5 lines up.
Go down a step.

Rashi explains - don't accept ( or don't keep on waiting for someone that you think may be better ) because it may not work out.
Now may be a good time for a gem of Torah study.
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Wednesday, July 30, 2008

Gentle Words -Prevention

When a husband speaks to his wife about food preparations or home issues he must use a calm / gentle approach , at all times , even right before Shabos.
Gitin 7a ( top line ).

The reason this lesson is in the laws of Gitin is because it is one of the methods required to prevent trouble.
Now may be a good time for a gem of Torah study.
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Tuesday, July 29, 2008

APpreciating Travel

Why does the Torah list the 42 places the Jews stayed during their travels ?

We learn that every place has its purposes. When a person travels somewhere he should know that Hashem has reasons He is sending him for lessons etc.
Now may be a good time for a gem of Torah study.
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Monday, July 28, 2008

Relating to a Levite

What should we think about when we see or meet a Levy ?

They serve as models for us because when Moshe Rabeinu announced
Who is for Hashem ? Come to me ! They all gathered to volunteer.
We should learn from them to stand up for Hashems honor !
Now may be a good time for a gem of Torah study.
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Sunday, July 27, 2008

Mitzvos of Masai

There are 6 official Mitzvot -
On the theme of
Helping & protecting People.

- Provide cities for the Leviim

- Never put a criminal to death if we don't have 2 witnesses

- A witness has to report facts no opinions

* We do not accept money
- to exempt someone from a death penalty
- or from exile.


Oops we skipped
3 - Beit Din must send one who killed someone by mistake to a city of refuge.
Now may be a good time for a gem of Torah study.
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