Please pray for

Yisroel Noach ben Hinda among others in need.
Thank you
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The Tree Connection

Rashi says from R. Tanchuma that Yaakov Avinu had brought these trees to Egypt & planted them for his children to use for the Mishkan.
Why were trees special in this way ?
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Lesson in Planning Ahead

Where did the Jews get the wood they used for building the Mishkan ?

See Rashi on 25:5

How can this apply to us nowadays ?
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Giving or Receiving ?

Question for the week
Why does it say in the second verse -
Take for Me Teruma -
Shouldn't it say - Give it to Me ??
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Understanding the Secret

Rashi says it shows the great love The Jews have for Hashem to serve Him no matter what !
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The Secret

The Jews accepted the Torah with 2 words that are considered an amazing secret which apply to our lives 24/7.
That is why these 2 words are in verse 24/7. !

But why is this such an amazing secret & how can it change our lives ?
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The Seeker

There are 4 major categories of those who cause damage -
- an animal
- a pit

- a person who is called Maveh , a seeker
- Fire
See first Mishna of Bava Kama.

Why is a person called a seeker in this venue ?
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WHY

Why does it say
These are the laws that you should place before them ,
Shouldn't it say

That you should teach them ?
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The Pattern

Why were these 10 commandments selected by Hashem to represent the 613 Mitzvos ?
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10 Foundations

* Source of Everything
* no other
* Honor His Name
* Honor His Day
* Honor His Partners

# Honor those He Created in His Image
# Honor their Spouses
# Honor their property
# Honor their reputation
# Honor all that belongs to them.
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An Answer

If Hashem would have presented the 10 Commandments on one tablet one might think - the main ones are on top. Now Hashem shows us that honoring Hashem is on the same level as Don't murder people ! Etc
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Two Tablets

Why did Hashem give us the 10 Commandments on 2 tablets , why not on one long one ?
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Two Secretss to Motivation

What 2 issues did Yisro hear that made him decide to go all the way ?

See the first Rashi. Why did these 2 issues make all the difference ?
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Miracle Presentation

Why did Hashem perform a miracle to say the words
Zochoir &
Shomor at the same time , as one word ?

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Two Reasons for Long Life

What are 2 reasons that the Mitzva to honor ones Parents leads to Longevity ? ( 20:12)
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WHY ?

Why does it seem at times that some people work super hard but they don't earn much , while others work less & earn more ?

See 16:18

The key is sincere Prayer to the real BOSS , Hashem !
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How to Thank

There are 3 categories of entities we need to thank Hashem for daily :

Life
Food &
Extras

That is what we say in the Blessing

Borei Nefashos - life

& their needs - such as bread & water

& all other Pleasures such as Apples , Tosfos Brochos 37a.
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Singing & Thanking

What is the meaning of the word Shirah ?

The Targum in 15:1 says
To praise. In 15:21 it says to praise & thank. Why the difference ??

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Special Prayers

Why did the Monn fall every day in a limited way , one days supply , why not once a week or once a month ?
The Talmud explains so that the Jews would be motivated to pray daily with sincere feeling of dependacy upon Hashem !
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Fw: Torah-Halachos Tue. 1/15/08 8/Shevat/5768 - (Segulah for Parnasah)

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Segulah for Parnasah - Today
Reb Menachem Mendel M'Riminov (1755-1815) writes in his sefer Lechem Avirim that saying Parshas Ha'mon (Shnayim Mikroh V'Echod Targum - Hebrew twice and the Aramaic once) on Tuesday of Parshas Be'Shalach, is a Segulah for Parnasah. Parshas Ha'mon can be found in most siddurim after tefillas Shachris, or Click (or copy and paste) this link for the complete text of Parshas Ha'mon:
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The Difficulty

There is nothing that is difficult for Hashem. What then does it mean , that matchmaking is difficult as splitting the sea ?

Rav Y. Kamenetsky explains that Hashem has created the water to flow a certain way thus to change that is called difficult in the sense of different then what Hashem has decreed for the norm.
So too , people are born separate per Hashems will , thus it is considered a challenge to understand the great Mitzva to marry & form a bond with ones spouse as if they were one united entity.
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Splitting the Sea

Why is marriage compared at times to splitting the Yam Suf ?

Sotah 2a.
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Greatest Country

Flowing milk & honey.

What does this mean ?
What type of milk , what type of honey ?

See Rashi 13:5
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The 4 Parshios

Our Tefillin contain 4 sections of the Torah. Why these 4 ?
- Shma - to accept the yoke of Hashem as our King.
- Vehoyo - to accept the yoke of all of the Mitzvos.
- Kadesh - ?

- vehoyo ?
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Weather Report ?

Why does the Torah say -

Today you are leaving , in the month of spring.
13 : 4.

This information has been mentioned already. ?

See Rashi
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Code 10:10

First look up the Rashi on verse 10 :10 in this weeks Parsha.

Then consider how we can convert every negative into a positive.
Blood does not have to stand for death , it can symbolize the bond of Bris Mila for Eternal life.

Why is the word for Ra - evil the same as for Reiah - a good Friend. ?
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Question For You

If you are scheduled to meet someone at 12:00 , it is best to say I will be there about that time.

What is the source for this teaching from this weeks Parsha ?

See Brochos 4 a , 14 lines down.
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The Frog Lesson

Don't beat the Frog.
Initially , our Sages explain , Hashem sent one giant frog. When they beat it it kept on multyplying.

This serves as a lesson for us. Hashem sends us tests which we need to learn to ignore & overcome. Don't make the mistake of getting entangled & entrapped. Have a great Shabos.
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Purpose of Makos

Why did Hashem send 10 sensational plagues against Egypt ?

In Tehilim ch. 90 , Moshe Rabeinu explains , v. 3. - when Hashem pushes someone down He is saying : Return.

Did this ever happen to us ?
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Moshe Rabeinus Tehilim

Moshe composed 11 of the chapters of Tehilim , from 90 to 100. Thus by studying these chapters carefully we can gain insights into how Moshe thought & succeeded.
For example , he says
You Hashem have been our dwellling in every generation.
Whether Moshe was in
Paarohs palace ,
The fields of Midian ,
Yisro s house ,
In his tent in the Midbar - he realized he was actually in Hashems dwelling !!
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Do you know ?

Which eleven chapters of Tehilim were authored by Moshe Rabeinu ?
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Fw: Kol Haloshon LIVE schedule (Rev 18)

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Date: Tue, 1 Jan 2008 11:35:33
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Subject: Kol Haloshon LIVE schedule (Rev 18)


The attached document details most our LIVE shiurim.  An overall index is also attached.  These documents are available on our web site at

www.kolhaloshon.com <http://www.kolhaloshon.com/> .  
 
A website with download capability is coming soon.
 
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Who are They ?

There are two of the greatest Jews that the Talmud says they loved the Jews , who are they ?

- Eiruvin 22b , 6 lines up
- Minachos 65a , 3 lines up
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Debt of Gratitude

Why does Hashem tell Moshe to instruct Aaron , 7:19, to perform the first 3 Makos ?
Why shouldn't Moshe do the Mitzva himself ?
Is a person obligated to be grateful to inanimate items such as water & earth ?
Dosent Aaron also have to be grateful to these natrual benefits ??
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Wealth Connection

From which plague did the Jews become Wealthy ?
How can we use this lesson to boost our own income ?
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Fw: From Yisroel (Jerry) Gross: Soveya Newsletter Parshas Shmos.

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Famous Donkey

Which donkey is the most famous one in history ?

Hint - it was used by Avraham & Moshe & it is waiting for Moshiach.
The big question is why was it used in the manner described in 4:20 ? Why is that significant ?
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Opportunity

Baruch Hashem we have a full book manuscript on
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Habits
Of
The Wise

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Two Types of Seeing

He saw their burdens
2:11
Rashi explains - he put his eyes & heart to be distressed over them.
How do we see this from the words in the Torah ?
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4 Aspects of Life

Hashem told Moshe that he should return to Mitzrayim because those who had tried to kill him were dead. 4 : 19.
What are the 4 options that are considerd as dead ?

See Nedarim 64b.
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4 Words that sum up the Secret to being Happy

The last 4 words in Tehilim chap. 2.

Happy are those who trust in Hashem.

Try saying that 10 times & tell me how you feel.
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Answer

The beginning Rashi of each Chumash speaks about the greatness of the Jewish Nation or of its leaders ! They are Stars , Hashem loves them.
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3 Top Advisors

Who were Parohs 3 advisors when he was deciding about the Jews & what did they say ?

See Sotah 11a , 17 lines up
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Common Theme

What is the common theme of the first Rashi in all of the 5 Chumoshim of the Torah ?
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Is the Marathon advisable ?

We can show a source from the Talmud to advise against running in a marathon. Kesubos 111a , 3 lines up.

Be careful in 3 matters -

Don't sit too much
Don't stand too much &
Don't walk too much

Each of these may lead to certain ailments. Rather , divide your time between the 3.
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The fish Model

What is meant by the blessing Yaakov gave that they should multiply like fish ? 48 : 16.
Why are fish the model of a blessing ?
See Brochos 20a 6 lines up.
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Smile

Why does the Torah refer to a smile as

Show the white of your teeth ?
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A Better Gift

What type of gift is considered better than a glass of milk ?

See Kesubos 111b. 9 lines up

& see the Parsha 49 :12
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The Secret Future

What great secret was Yaakov about to reveal to his family in verse 49:1 ?
And what is the Rambams unique way of explaining it in the laws of Shma 1:4 ?
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The Key to Success

Why is the word for
Vayigash and the word
Goshna , where the Jews lived , the same word ?
Then when Yoseif reveals himself to his brothers he uses the word in
45:4.
Rav Nison Alpert explains that the idea is to come close to people that's how we can improve & work together to succeed & be worthy of Moshiach.
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Planning Ahead

From where do learn that if you are planning a move or other changes that you should first prepare-
Where will I study Torah ?
Where will I pray ?
Where can I get kosher food ?etc


See 46:28
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Some Answers

7 represents Hashems system of creating the world in 7 days.

8 represents going beyond 7 , above the normal routine. Thus we merit Miracles.
Oil always rises to the top thus it also represents Miracles.
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Why 8 days ?

Why is Chanuka for 8 days & why is a Bris also on the eighth day ?

Why is the word for oil - shemen the same rootword as shemoneh for 8 ?

How does oil connect to a Bris Milah ?
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The BIG Question

Why didn't Hashem cause them to find a whole case of oil enough for 8 days ??
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Why Miracles ?

Hashem created a perfect world for which we need to thank Him always , Baruch Hashem. But why then do we sometimes need His miracles to help us ?
The Chovos Halvovos explains 3 reasons why most people are not so happy in this world :
1 - they are always looking for more , thus they miss the great benefits that surround them.
2- they get used to so much they fail to appreciate it.
3 - there are some things which seem negative & it takes wisdom to realize the benefits.

This is why Hashem invented miracles to wake us up !!

How does this apply to Chanuka ?
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Very Precious

The Rambam uses amazing words -
- this Mitzva is greatly cherished.
- one must be careful with it.
* to publicise the Miracles
* to increase praises to Hashem
* & thanks for the miracles He performed for us

Why is this Mitzva so special ?
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Override the Mitzva ?

If someone has to choose between lighting a chanuka candle or lighting the a candle for Shabos which comes first ?
Rambam teaches that the Shabos comes first.
Why?
See the last halacha of Rambam Hilchos Chanuka.
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Thanking for challenges

Why do we thank Hashem for the milchomos / battles ?

Rav Y. I. Sher explains that by providing us with challenges that we had to battle to overcome we had the opportunity to achieve greatness. Fighting for a cause strengthens ones resolve to hate the enemies of Hashem & all forms of wickedness.
This was a growth process which Hashem granted us for which we are grateful forever.
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Renewal

The Bach explains that Chanuku was due to the Jewish Renewal of their enthusiasm for the Service of Hashem. Thus every year we need to utilize the Holiday to renew our focus & excitement for the privilege of being able to serve Hashem !

Ask yourself - in what way can I renew myself to begin Chanuka with the right attitude ?
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Seeing the Message

What are we supposed to see when we view Chanuka Lights ?

We are not allowed to use them for our purposes such as to light up the room so what is the point ?
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How to Speak

We learn from Hashems Torah how to think & speak -
Yoseif said - its not me , Hashem will help Paroh 41:16
That which Hashem is doing He is showing Paroh , 41:25
Everytime Yoseif said something it was connected to Hashem !
How can we do this at least once a day ?
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Trusting in Hashem

When Yoseif asked someone to remember him , it was considered inappropriate because it says in Tehilim 40
Fortunate is one who places his trust in Hashem , not in ...
What is the end of that verse ?
What does it mean ?
& how may it apply to us ?
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2 Chanuka Gifts

We have 2 Chanuka Gifts we would like to mail you & your family or Friends.

If you don't have yet

77 Mitzvos for Today
On the positive Mitzvos
And
194 Mitzvos
On the Prohibitions
Tells us what you would like & include an address & we will try to send them out.
Be well
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The Question

What was the brief question which led to Yoseifs release from prison ?

In verse 40 :7 he asks
Why are your faces so sad today ? ?

This caring question made the difference. Why ?
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Rule for Gift Giving

A person should never give one child an extra gift over the other children because it may cause fights.
Where is this lesson found in Parshas Vayeshev ?

See Shabos 10b 12 lines up & Rambam Naachlos 6:13
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How to Respond

How should a person respond to a request of a Parent ?

When Yaakov asked his son Yoseif to run an errand , his response was one word - hineini.
Why did he say that & what are the 2 meanings Rashi points out in 37:13. ?
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Key to Success

Yoseifs master saw that Hashem was with him.
39 :3

What did the non Jew see ?

See Rashi.
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Daf Slogan

Kesubos 83b
9 lines down

A small vegetable today is better than a promise of a larger one for tommorrow !

Accept it NOW
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100 times Thanks

How many times daily are we obligated to Thank Hashem ?

See Minachos 43b 5 lines up from bottom
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Mitzva to Care

Why did Yaakov remain alone ?
The Talmud Chulin 91a , 3 lines up , says that he went to retrieve some small containers. This teaches us to be careful not to lose or waste our things because we have to keep our distance from theft.
What does this mean ?
See Ben Yehoyada
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Where to keep your Money

The Medrash says that we learn from verse 32: 9 that a person should not keep all of his money in one place.

How do we see it ?
Does this mean also not to keep it in one Basket ? Yes
What about in one wallet , purse or in one pocket ?
See Bava Metzia 42 a
11 lines down.
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The Super Zone

Yaakov sent a message that
Garti - which Rashi in his second Pshat explains to mean , I fulfilled the Taryag Mitzvos.
But why is the word Garti used ?
Why not just say I have kept the Mitzvos ?

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Great Name lessons

Each of the children of Yaakov is named with a name that carries many great lessons we need to learn & remember.

Reuven - Hashem is always watching us

Shimon - He also hears every word we say

Leivi - He is close to us

Yehuda - we need to always Thank Him

Dan - Hashem always Judges us based on how we behave.

We need to be prepared to stand in Judgement

Naftoli - We need to be stubborn to do what's right & to pray for Hashems help

Gad- good fortune - we keep on receiving great !enefits from Hashem.
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3 Basics

Gaze at 3 things & you will be able to protect yourself from sin -

* An Eye is Watching you

* An Ear is Listening

* & all your deeds are being Recorded.
Avos 2:1

How do these 3 principles correspond to the names of the first 3 Shevotim in this weeks Parsha ?
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Mitzvah from all 3

Which Mitzva was started by & taught by each of the 3 Avos ?

See Rambam ,Melochim 9:1
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The Incredible Secret to Super Wealth

The secret is not just work hard , Rambam explains -
Work with all of your power ! As we learn from Yaakov Avinu hatzadik.
Why is this the Super Key ?
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One Stretch- Riddle

Why are there no pauses throughout Parshas Vayeitzei ?

See the first Baal Haturim
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3 Ways to Grow

Rashi ,30:8 - explains the name Naftoli in 3 ways
* to connect

* to persist with stubborness

* to Pray
What is the link between these 3 interpetations ?
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Worse than Murder

What could be worse ?

Shaming someone in public.

In what sense is it worse ?
That the person can lose his portion of Olam Habo !
How can we understand the concept of this idea ?
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The salt / wealth connection

Why did Eisov ask his father , how does one give Maaser from salt ?
The daf Kesubos 66b , 10 lines up , teaches us how to "salt" ones wealth so that it endures -
*keep on giving to Charity that is the the secret to preserving money.
Why is salt used as the metaphor ??
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Answer

One of the reasons for the names of the Avos -

1 - Avraham - Father of nations he lived for Chesed thus giving life & insight to all.

2- Yitzchok - Father of service taught how to serve Hashem with Joy.

3 - Yaakov - Father of Torah
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Seeing the Humor

Why is Yitzchoks name the word for Laughter ? ( Why is that such a meaningful Jewish name for one of the greatest Jews in History ?)

No kidding
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The need for Prayer

Why did Hashem arrange it that the Avos had difficulties with having children ?

The Talmud Yevomos 64 a ,5 lines up , explains because Hashem wanted them to pray.

What does that mean ?
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Five Crimes

The Talmud , Bava Basra 16b , 12 lines up , says that Eisov transgressed 5 sins on that day.

- a form of immorality
- Murder
- to deny the Essential Truth
- to deny Techiyas hameisim
- & to shame the privilege of the firstborn
Which of these does the Torah mention openly ?
Which is the worst & why ?
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Mitzva Themes - Toldos

- People need to pray to merit having Children
-The difference - Yaakov would sit & study Torah

- A Mitzva to live in the right place
- Peace treaty
- Blessing ones Children
- Tasty food leads to heartfelt Blessings
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Code 52

Hashem blessed Avraham with everything , 24:1.
Rashi says the Gimatriah of bakol is a son - 52.
But why dosent the Torah just say that he was granted a son ?
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Speak First

Why did Eliezer insist
I will not eat until I speak first , 24:33. ?
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Good Years

What does Rashi mean that all of Sarahs life was equally good , weren't there some years of suffering ?

See 23:1
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Housekeeping

What are the 7 household chores that were customarily performed by Women ?

See Mishna , Mesechta Kesubos 59b.
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Best Test

What is the best type of Shidduch test and why ?
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Mitzva Themes for Parshas Chayei Sarah

1- Count Your days to utilize them all properly
2- preparing & buying a place for Burial
3- Finding a Shiduch
4- Learning even from the servants of the Avos
5- Avraham has more children
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Mitzva Themes of Parshas Vayera

1- Helping Visitors

2 - Praying for Others

3 - Destruction of the Wicked

4- Dealing with Challenges to a Spouse

5- Challenges in Raising Children

6 - Negotiating a Peace Treaty

7- The Greatest Test - Akeida

* these are 7 Mitzva themes we learn about this week.
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When to Run

Where do we see that one should rush to catch a customer & then rush again to serve them ?
& how can we apply this lesson in our daily lives ?
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3 Tongue Questions

Why are all the other organs of the body in an upright posture but the tongue is in a laying position ?
Many organs are on the outside but this is in the mouth ?
Why are there 2 barriers surrounding the tongue ?

These 3 questions are all in the Talmud Erchin 15b , 8 lines down.
One answer for all...
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Thought Question

What would we hope to be doing at the moment Hashem might stop by to visit us ?

See 18:1
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Hidden Agenda

What might be Avraham Avinu s hidden reason for why he gave every geust the tastiest cut of tongue meat ?
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