Friday, October 16, 2009

Who's Who

If a person goes to a place where he may see forbidden sights when he has an alternate route - - he is considered wicked.

If he has no choice but to go there & he does his best to avoid seeing that which is improper -- he is considered righteous.
Now may be a good time for a gem of Torah study.
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Thursday, October 15, 2009

A lazy person

Pardachas - is a person who does nothing but loaf around.

The origon of the word is
Pura - the bed
Duchtei - that's his place.
That is his attitude , the way he sees himself.
Now may be a good time for a gem of Torah study.
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Wednesday, October 14, 2009

Law of the land

What is the reason why the law of the land is law ?


Rashbam explains that it is based on the fact that all those who live in a country accept upon themselves willingly to abide by the laws of that government.

Siman - this is on Daf 54b. When we reverse nun daled , we get din.
Now may be a good time for a gem of Torah study.
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Tuesday, October 13, 2009

Did you know ?

If some wild animal or wild person was about to pounce on your friends things to destroy them & you are able to block it , what Mitzva would obligate you to do so ?

The Rashbam on 53 a says it would be hashovas aveida.
Now may be a good time for a gem of Torah study.
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Monday, October 12, 2009

Daf 52. Insight

What is the definition of a Segula treasure on this Daf ?

One opinion says a Sefer Torah , the other says - a fruit tree
What is the parallel between the two ?

Each time we study Torah it is like enjoying a delicious fruit of one of Hashems fruit trees
Now may be a good time for a gem of Torah study.
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