9 laws of Kashrus

We have 9 Mitzvos for eating Kosher in this Parsha :

- Kosher meat -

- Kosher fish
- Birds
- Grasshoppers
- no bugs or insects ...

You become influenced by what you eat. !
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4 lessons for us

The first 4 Mitzvos of this weeks Parsha serve as lessons for us on how to behave in Shul.
A kohen may not

Enter the Migdosh -
With long hair

With torn clothing

After drinking wine

He may also not leave the Migdosh , no matter what , during the Service.
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The Mitzva Count

Parshas Shmini contains 17 official Mitzvos
4 on how to behave in the Beis Hamigdosh
9 on how to make sure we eat only Kosher Food
& 4 on the laws of purification.
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Stay Hidden

Why was it so important for Esther to keep her identity a secret ?

Have a Happy Purim & stay Focussed !
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Did you know ?

The meaning of the term
Megilas Esther ?

Rav Hutner ztl explains

Megila means to reveal ,
Esther means that which is hidden.
!!! Did you think of that ? Well now you can.
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Purim Special

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First clean your Desk

How is this lesson derived from verse 3 in Parshas Tzav ?
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Salt Connections

One of the messages from this weeks Parsha is to always keep salt on the table at mealtimes.
Tosfos Brochos 40 a explains that it serves as protection from the Satan.
What is the message ?
One explanation is that salt consists of two ingredients , each of which is poison by itself but they combine to form a positive , beneficial entity. We learn that we can do the same to interact & respond to & with others to serve Hashem.
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Dear women and girls!? We need you to help us in prayers!

?

The? situation in Eretz Yisrael is very difficult. We are suffering terrible

losses, many orphans and widows from different diseases. My husband, The Rabbi,

was asked what could be the reason for all these tragedies.The Rabbi opened a

Gemara and said it's? because of foul language.And how can we correct ourselves?

Only by watching what we say.

?I read an article written by Rabbi Segal from Manchester who writes:

"Never did I see a person who learned 2 Halachot of Shemirat Halashon every day

and didn't see salvation from above, whether in children, in shidduch, good

health, parnasa or bringing up the? children.He had promised that whoever will

learn the Chafetz Hayim, he will be his defender in Heaven."And we witnessed

miracles that happened to people who took upon themselves two

Halachot every day and saw Yeshuot.

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While I was reading the article a woman walked in crying and said she has a

number of aging daughters that are still not married.I showed her the article

and? immediately she said she will learn two Halachot of Shemirat Halashon every

day.Within three days one daughter got engaged. Two months later her second

daughter and ba"h this woman saw many Yeshuot.Like her, hundreds of girls who

took upon themselves the Shemirat Halashon got married.

A different story is about a woman who came to us about a year ago with great

sorrow saying that she'd been married for 20 years and she didn't have

children.I advised her to learn two Halchot every day and B"H she conceived and

now has a month old baby boy.

And another story:A few weeks ago a woman came to me, broken and crying, and

said that her mother is in the hospitalwith a growing tumor.She a sk ed what she

could take upon herself to help. Again, I advised that the entire family learn

two Halachot of Shemirat Halashon every day. Two days later she returned and a

sk ed of me to tell her story and the miracle that happened.She said that the

entire family gathered and decided to learn two Halachot daily and two days

later they received a phone call from the hospital saying to come and pick up

the mother, the tumor is gone and she is in good health.

?

I hear many miracles such as these.

And now, we should all take upon ourselves, bli neder, to learn two? Halachot of

Shemirat Halashon every day and pray with great kavana.

A prayer that comes from the heart through a holy mouth is immediately accepted

by Boreh-Olam and prevents many troubles and? tragedies and brings Yeshua to the

world.In the future, each one of us will be shown how many wonderful doings, how

many people we saved.And thanks to you, my dear righteous women and girls, we?

will have the Zechut to bring Mashiah Tzidkeinu soon in our days.

Yehi Ratzon that Hashem will fulfill all of your wishes for the best,

B. Kanyevsky

For Zikui Harabim,

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Power of Humility

Come & see the greatness of Humility in the eyes of Hashem !!
One who acts with Humility is considered as bringing all of the offerings mentioned in the Torah.
& Hashem will accept his prayers.
Sotah 5b
We have opprtunities throughout the day to bring great offerings to Hashem.
- by not answering back
- by being helpful
- by being kind , gentle , flexible. ...
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Offerings

The Olah offering represents total committment as it is consumed completely.
A Mincha , represents doing as much as you can , even a small amount. Hashem considers everything we do as very precious.
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2 Mitzva Messages

The Sedra of Vayikra contains 16 official Mitzvot of the 613. We will focus on about 2 of them each day with Hashems help.

Mitzva 115 - how to bring an Olah offering

M. 116 - how to bring a Mincha grain offering.
Every offering brings us closer to Hashem. Nowadays we have many Mitzvot that are forms of offering & humbling ourselves for the sake of Hashems honor.
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Significant numbers

What is the signifigance of these numbers ?

3 - 111 - 247 - 52 -200
Try adding them all up
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Have a Happy Month

There are 3 issues we need to focus on every Rosh Chodesh

1- thank You to Hashem that we made it through the month !

2 - please forgive us for our shortcomings , as we say in Musaf

3- Please grant us a new HAPPY month ! ( Rav Miller ).
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Quoting the Source

Why is it so important to quote sources that we are taught that person will merit to bring Redemption to the world ?

Maharal explains that such a person is reliable to recognize & acknowledge that Hashem is behind all the miracles of the Redemption !ein od milvado !
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Greatest Mitzva

What is the greatest Mitzva one can accomplish on Purim ?

See Rambam Megila 2:17

To bring joy to
The poor , orphans , widows & converts.
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Secret of Mordechai

The Medrash explains his Secret to success - that he devoted himself to take care of all of Esthers needs.
Hashem said - because you have chosen to care for one fellow Jew , I will enable you to care for the whole Nation !

Which one fellow Jew have we chosen to care for ??
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Accountability

Pekudei means to be accountable. This is a great lesson for life as we are taught that the first question we will be confronted with upon arrival in the World to Come is - Did you deal honestly in business ??

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Mirror Magic

How can the mirrors be the most beloved of all the contributions to the Mishkan ?

Since they were used for the greatest of Mitzvos they became the most holy. When a Mitzva is done with more effort & energy it becomes more precious & elevated !!
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Mixed Lineage

Hashem chose Betzalel & Oholiav from two different backgrounds to produce the Mishkon.
This serves as a model for Moshiach
Whose father will be from Shevet Yehuda & his mother will be from Shevet Dan !!
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The Mirror Image

Why do people use mirrors ?

Rashi , 38:8 , says a great Chidush - which contribution to the Mishkon was the most precious of all ?
The mirrors ! WHY?
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Riding a Horse

What was Mordechai saying while riding the kings horse ?

Hint
A verse from Tehilim 30. Which verse ?
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Power of Attitude

Now is the time to brush up on this Source
Mishlei 15: 15

A person with a good heart / mind /attitude is always at a banquet.
We can ask - how big of a banquet ?
A recent study claims that a smile can be as stimulating as eating 2,000 chocolate bars !! ?
That sounds big.

Ps. Rav Wolbe writes in one of his seforim that animals do not have the capacity to smile as humans. We need to thank Hashem for the gift He has endowed us with & use it more !
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4 Gifts of Life

We need to Thank Hashem daily
For 4 great gifts of life -

- money to buy food etc

- health

- eyesight

- Children
Based on Nedorim 64b.
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Welcome

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How to deal with Challenge

Trust in Hashem at all times , pour out your heart beore Him ...

Tehilim 62 : 9
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Mask Answer

When Moshe came down from Har Sinai his face was radiating light as the Sun !

This served to show that he had become the greatest & most unique individual in history. There will never be a prophet like him ! The Torah he received is Hashem s Torah forever it will never be changed , as we say in Ani Maamin.
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The Masked Leader

Why does Moshe Rabeinu wear a mask for most of the last 40 years of his life ?

See the last 7 verses of Parshas Ki Sisah.
Why does the Torah make an issue to explain this point !
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Torah Legacy

Why is it that Aaron haKohen had his children take over after him & the same with Dovid Hamelech , but not so by Moshe Rabeinu ?

The reason is explained to teach us that Torah study is for every single Jew - not just for Kohanim or Melochim.
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Gifts of Clothing

Every Jew is considered as a Kohen.
We need to thank Hashem daily for our basic 4 garments which every kohen was obligated to wear
Shirt
Pants
Belt &
Hat !

But why is a hat & belt so special that they get special brochos ?
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Question for the Week

Why & where do we thank Hashem daily for our Clothing ?
Why is this so significant ?
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Secret of Wood

Why was the wooden portion of the Mishkan from the trees planted by Yaakov Avinu ?

A tree is called aitz
Human bones are from the same rootword atzomos
Advice is from the same word aitzo
What is the connection ?

All 3 are the foundations that provide , sustain & nurture life.
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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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New Program

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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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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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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.
 
There are a couple of announcements.
 
1)  Dr Menachem Rubin (Riverdale) is recording a Daf HaYomi, in English, each night at approximately 9:25 pm.
 
2) Rav Chaim Yisroel Weinfeld is recording a Daf HaYomi, in English, each morning at 7:45 am on Sundays and holidays, and 7:15 on regular weekdays.  These times are approximations.
 
3) Rav Meir Feldbrand starting recording Daf HaYomi B'Kitzur in Yiddish.  He also records insights on the current Daf.   We have also uploaded many children's stories from Rav Meir Feldbrand in Gedolei Chassidus, Stories about figures in Tanach, Tanayim and Amorayim, and other assorted stories.  More will be uploaded in the coming days. 
 
4) We have the speeches recorded at the Oz VeHodor Siyum HaShas. It can be found by pressing 3 for Yiddish, 7 for Special Topics, 7 for Oz VeHodor.  There are 17 speeches in that directory.  
 
5)   We have set up a new MP3 download kiosk in Boro Park.  It is located in Gal Paz at 4714 13th Ave.  The phone number there is 718-438-9414. 
 
You can come with your flash drive or MP3 player or blank CD disks.  Gal Paz also sells MP3 players and blank disks.  Most of Kol Haloshon shiurim are available at the kiosk. 
 
Other kiosks in Montreal, Toronto and New Square are in the process of being set up.  A announcement will be forthcoming.
 
6) There's a new number for Montreal.  It  is (514) 667-3599. 
 
7) There's a  new number for Toronto.  It is (416) 800-2146.
 
8) We have added numbers for Johannesburg, South Africa.  The numbers are
 
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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 ??
Now may be a good time for a gem of Torah study.
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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 ?
Now may be a good time for a gem of Torah study.
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Fw: From Yisroel (Jerry) Gross: Soveya Newsletter Parshas Shmos.

Now may be a good time for a gem of Torah study.

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-----Original Message-----
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Date: Thu, 27 Dec 2007 11:11:53
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Subject: 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
Seven
Habits
Of
The Wise

We are seeking sponsors to dedicate this work. Please let us know if this is the opportunity that you would like to grab. Thank you
Now may be a good time for a gem of Torah study.
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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.
Now may be a good time for a gem of Torah study.
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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
Now may be a good time for a gem of Torah study.
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Common Theme

What is the common theme of the first Rashi in all of the 5 Chumoshim of the Torah ?
Now may be a good time for a gem of Torah study.
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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.
Now may be a good time for a gem of Torah study.
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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.
Now may be a good time for a gem of Torah study.
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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
Now may be a good time for a gem of Torah study.
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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 ?
Now may be a good time for a gem of Torah study.
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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.
Now may be a good time for a gem of Torah study.
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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.
Now may be a good time for a gem of Torah study.
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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 ?
Now may be a good time for a gem of Torah study.
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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 ?
Now may be a good time for a gem of Torah study.
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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 ?
Now may be a good time for a gem of Torah study.
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Fw: please review!

What do you think of this idea ?

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Date: Wed, 5 Dec 2007 00:43:21
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Subject: please review!


This is an idea that was brewing in my head for a long time. It sounds like a long shot but if there is a decent chance that it might work I think it's worth a try. Please forward it to bale batim that you know well for their feedback.
Please comment so we can perfect it before we publicize it!!
Thank you

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.
Now may be a good time for a gem of Torah study.
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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.
Now may be a good time for a gem of Torah study.
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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 ?
Now may be a good time for a gem of Torah study.
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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 ?
Now may be a good time for a gem of Torah study.
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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 ?
Now may be a good time for a gem of Torah study.
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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 ?
Now may be a good time for a gem of Torah study.
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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 ?
Now may be a good time for a gem of Torah study.
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