Fringe Benefits

Yu will want to look this up. Shabos daf 32 b , 4 lines after the wide lines.

One who is careful with the Mitzva of Tzitzis will merit to have 2800 employees in the future.

Why is that the measure for measure reward for this Mitzva ? & why so many ?
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Parshas Shelach - 3 Mitzvos

* Separating Chalah

* Wearing Tzitzis

* Not to Stray

A Siman in the word - Shlach

Shin - Shmiras Einayim , see the Tzitzis not the wrong things

Lamed - lo tosuru , don't stray

Ches - give Chalah

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Definition of Torah Scholar

Tosfos Sotah 21a defines
A stam Talmid Chochom
* his learning is his trade
* he is always involved & thinking about it.
* & he does not walk 4 amos without it.
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What to think when we say

Omain. ?

Its true what was said & I believe it.
Shulchan Aruch 124 :6
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5 Mitzvos

In Parshas Behaaloscha

- one who missed the first Pessach has a make up day a month later.
- its also eaten with Matzoh & Moror.
- Do not leave over any of it.
- Do not break any bones.

* They would blow trumpets daily by certain offerings to help focus on the Mitzva

& to deal with troubles we need to focus our prayers - to wake up & cry out to Hashem.

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Message for Shevuos

We need to wake up to thank Hashem for the greatest gift in the World - His perfect , holy Torah !
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Mitzva 378

For Kohanim to bless the Jewish Nation every day.
The first blessing is
May Hashem bless you & protect you - this refers to
Wealth
Protection from all types of troubles
Blessings of children
Health
Long life
Blessings of disciples
Etc. May Hashem help us do the Mitzva properly & gain the intended results.
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Mitzvos of Parshas Nosoi

There are 18
3 - avoid Tumah
3 - avoid Sotah
10 for being an elevated Nozir
2 for becoming blessed & elevated.
All these fit in the term Nosoi to be elevated - avoid the negative & focus on the positive.
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The Best Site

A person should always learn from Hashems ways
When He came to give us His Torah - the greatest event in history ! - He chose a small mountain , Har Sinai , instead of the taller , more glamorous ones.
Sotah 5 a.
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Fw: Kol Haloshon shiurim

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-----Original Message-----
From: info@kolhl.com

Date: 27 May 2008 15:47:41
To:rabbig@sakar.com
Subject: Kol Haloshon shiurim


Kol Haloshon is proud to announce that many of the shiurim are now available for FREE download at
 

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The name of this Chumash

Why is this fourth section of the Torah named after the place the Jews happened to be at this time ?

We learn that it was not just a chance situation. Hashem had set it up , as He does everything else. One of His reasons is to teach us how to accept the Torah - even in the middle of no where. Torah is essential all over it is the essence of Life.
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New Beginning

We begin a new Chumash this week. The Daf Hayomi also begins a new Mesechta - you can join ours by dialing 718 906 6400.
Hashem gives us more chances to start over , to improve & do better. Every morning we also get a fresh start to begin a better day ,Baruch Hashem.
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3 Foundations

The world stands on 3 Supports
Torah
Avoda &
Gemilus Chasodim
Pirkei Avos.

These 3 correspond to
The 3 worst crimes -
Avoid idolatry - do the right Avoda

Avoid immorality - study Torah which attaches us to Hashem , not to negative forms of connections.
Avoid all forms of murder - do Chesed to help people , don't harm them !
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All the Secrets

The way to gain all insights is taught in the first Rashi in this weeks Sedra ( 26:3 ).

The two word answer may come to your mind or you can look it up or ask. It will be worth your while. Enjoy !
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The Connection

Why does the Torah put together first the Tochacha ( warnings etc ) & then the laws of giving Donations ??
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Mitzvos of Bechukosai

There are 12 on the official list.
The first is
M. 350 - to Keep ones Word. (27:2)
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Keep in Mind

Our Sages teach
On the path one is eager & determined to go , Hashem will lead him.

What are you really trying to accomplish lately ???

Does Hashem hear you ?
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Did you Know ?

Which is worse ,
Cheating money from someone or
Hurting them by using harmful words ??

The Talmud teaches that the words are much worse !!
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Getting Ready

Why is Shevuos the Yartzeit of Dovid Hamelech & not the Yartzeit of Moshe Rabeinu who received the Torah from Hashem ??


Although Moshe Rabeinu received the Torah , Dovid is the one who teaches us how to love the Torah as he says in Tehilim - Oh how I love Your Torah , all day long it is my conversation !!
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The 10 day Freedom Party

A servant was set free in the Yovel year - from Rosh Hashana he would stop working , they would eat & celebrate with crowns on their heads until Yom Kipur when they would leave.
Did you know that ?
This serves as a model of an adjustment period for people to acclimate themselves to change.
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4 laws of Shmita

- Not to work the fields in the seventh year ,
-Not to cultivate the trees ,

- Not to harvest that which grew by itself ,

- Not to gather the crops in a usual manner.

3 Reasons

* to learn Hashem is the Owner

* to learn to share
* to learn to trust in Hashem !!!
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Winning a Lottery

You already won Hashems lottery today. The prize of life is an award that is worth more than millions. Make the most of it.

Baruch Hashem.

Mitzva Humor

The soda to order for Shevuos is
Mountain Dew.

The car to buy your Father for fathers day or for his birthday is
To you Ta.

The bumper sticker for this week is - the fellow who used to be a perfectionist but then stopped because he wasn't good enough.
Enjoy the gifts Hashem keeps on providing.
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Behar Sinai Mitzva Count

There are 24 official Mitzvos this week
- 4 FOR shmita

- 6 for Yoveil

- 8 forms of forbidden Cheating

- How to treat workers well - 6.
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Definition

How do we define Accepting the yoke of Torah ?

The Rambam Explains -
Regular , diligent Study.
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To gain More Time

How can a person create or produce more time for more Torah Study on a daily basis ?

The Mishna , Avos 3:5 teaches the secret -

All those who accept upon themselves the yoke of Torah will be relieved of ...
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22 /12 / 29

= 63
In Parshas Emor
There are 22 Mitzvos that deal with Kohanim.
12 - that deal with bringing Korbonos that are unblemished.

29 - about the Holidays.
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12 Mitzvos on Honoring Hashem

After the 22 Mitzvos that relate to Kohanim we have 12 that pertain to making sure that our offerings are unblemished.
This pertains to everything we do in Hashems honor- when we feed the poor are we giving of our best ??
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63 Mitzvos

In Parashas Emor.

Thus this parsha has the second most mitzvos. First is Ki Seitzei with 74.
The first 22 of the 63 are related to Kohanim.

One that pertains to all is
M. 269 - to honor & respect Kohanim. Thus our question to you is who is your favorite Kohen & how do you show him respect ?
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The Greatest Mitzva

Which is the greatest rule of the Torah & why is it in Parshas Kedoshim ?


To love others is the underlying fundamental principle of the entire Torah. But how does it connect to this Parsha ?
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Great Question

Thanks to Chaim for this great q. Why don't we list Be Holy , as a specific Mitzva of the 613 ?


Rambam explains that any Mitzva that is all inclusive is not on the list.
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To develop Perfection

There are 51 Mitzvos in Parshas Kedoshim so we will try to cover about 7 for each day.

- To revere Parents , that will lead us to revere Hashem our Heavenly Father

- Avoid all forms & all aspects of idolatry.

- Don't leave over from Kodoshim meat

- Do leave over from your fields for the needy.
- But no stealing ...

We see the pattern of these Mitzvos.
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Men are for Matzah

Women are connected to wine ??

What does that mean ?
The 3 Matzos at the Seder are symbolic of
Avraham
Yitzchog
& Yaakov

The 4 cups of wine correspond to
The 4 Imohos
Sarah , Rivka , Rochel & Leah.
Can you explain the rest ?
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Counting for life

Why do we spend 7 weeks counting to a special day ?
The Mitzva of Sefiras haomer , some say is Mitzva 306 of 613 , while others say it is 307. Either way the Chinuch says teaches us the primary purpose of life - to study Hashems Torah which He gave us on Shevuos.
That is why we begin to count on Pesach for that is the purpose of freedom.
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Mitzva 306

Geuss which mitzva is the middle point of the 613 Mitzvot of the Torah & why ?
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Firstborn Donkeys

Why are donkeys the only unkosher animals that have a firstborn Mitzva status ? Why not horses & camels also ?

The Talmud explains because the Jews needed to haul tons of gold & silver as they left Egypt & there were no U - hauls so they used rent a Donkey !

Don't forget to thank even donkeys.
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Fw: Job Needed

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Date: Tue, 15 Apr 2008 09:18:48
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Subject: Job Needed


Hi,

It was nice seeing you Shabbos.
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Count your Donkeys

How many donkeys did each Jew have loaded with silver & gold ?

90.

See Bechoros 5b. 7 lines down.
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Please daven for

Complete recovery
For Eliyohu ben Elka Rochel among others in need
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Parshas Acharei

Has 28 official Mitzvos
4 of which deal with maintaining places & levels of Holiness &
24 deal with forbidden relationships.
Thus when a person marries the right mate they merit 24 bonus mitzvos for avoiding the wrong ones.
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4 related to Chometz

Mitzva 9 of 613
Is clear your home of Chometz

10 - Eat Matza

11 - Don't keep any of it in your property

12 - don't eat even a small amount that is mixed in.
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Fw: Exciting News!!! Kol Haloshon MP3 Download program

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Date: Tue, 8 Apr 2008 23:34:54
To:undisclosed-recipients:;
Subject: Exciting News!!! Kol Haloshon MP3 Download program


Moving towards the goal of having a website, we created a locally installed program that you can use to download the MP3 files or listen to Kol Haloshon shiurim.  This program is very similiar to the kiosk or Torah ATM machines that are available in some locations.

Please visit <http://www.kolhashiurim.com/> http://www.kolhashiurim.com to get your copy of the MP3 download software.

Below Are the installation instructions.  Please forward this email to others who can try it out as well.

We want to hear your comments so that we may make improvements in the software.  If you have any issues or comments about the installation or using the Kol Haloshon MP3 Download program, please send an email to <mailto:info@kolhl.com> info@kolhl.com only and the email subject should be "re: Kol Haloshon MP3 Download program."

We value your comments. All comments will be read by several people.  We won't necessarily respond to every comment because we are distributing and collecting comments from many people.  If you are having a problem running the program, your email should be detailed.  The more detailed information you include the better.  This will help us understand the issue(s) you may be experiencing. You can include screenshots and also include any error message text that you may see.

 
When there are Kol Haloshon MP3 Download program updates, the version number in the download link will be updated so that you may choose to download and install a more recent version.  Of course, when the website becomes available, it won't be necessary to install software locally on your PC. You will be able to do all your downloading using a standard browser.
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4 Mitzvos of Korban Pesach

Mitzva 5 of 613

- To slaughter the offering on erev Pesach in the afternoon

6- to eat it Pesach nite.

7- it must be roasted over a fire.
8 - none of it may be leftover for the morning.
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20 of 23

Of the first 23 Mitzvos of the Torah , 20 of them are related to Pesach.
It would be nice to study these 20 before the holiday.
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Your Turn

If you would like to sponsor & dedicate a booklet on the topic of Achieving Goals , please send an e mail & we can send you a copy to review.
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Seven Causes

That may have brought the leprosy /tzoraas :

Theft
Immorality
Arrogance - siman - ggg

Murder
False oaths

Siman - sh. Sh.

Loshon Hora
Stinginess. Siman - letz.
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Go to a Kohen

Why does one with tzoraas need to go to a Kohen for guidance & instruction ?

Sefer Hachinuch explains that they were the Torah Teachers who can help him study & improve.
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The Pattern

What is the pattern of the 7 Mitzvot in this weeks Parsha ?

- A woman has a child - but there is some Tumah - why ?
She just did one of the greatest Mitzvos in the world ?

The answer is she did bring a great Neshomo into the world , but there is also a physical body which presents challenges that need to be overcome.

That is why there is some Tumah & that is why she needs to bring offerings to help focus & overcome the challenges.
Then the Parsha brings in Metzora to show how difficult the challenges may be.
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Mitzva for Today

# 167 - One who is ritually impure may not eat of a Holy offering.

Just as there are foods that are always forbidden to us , so too there are times when we are not suitable to eat certain foods.
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3 Reasons

Why a woman gets some time off after having a child :

- to rest up & get her strength back ,
- to protect against her becoming arrogant after participating in one of the greatest miracles of bringing life into the world.
- to give some space to each spouse so that their love grows in a healthy way when they will resume relations. See Sefer Hachinuch
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7 Mitzvos this week

This Parsha - Tazria contains

7 Mitzvot
3 relating to Childbirth
4 relating to tzoraas - leprosy

The first one , Mitzva 166 is that a woman who gives birth needs to take some time off to recuperate. See Sefer Hachinuch.
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Thought Question

Why does Shmita affect mostly the farmers ? Why shouldn't it pertain to all Jews to refrain from all kinds of work as on Shabos every seventh day ?
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Fish Lessons

Kosher fish have two signs of identification.
One of the lessons this represents is that we need
- a suit of armor as scales to protect ourselves from the negative. &
- fins of Torah & Mitzvos with which we swim upstream even against the current , if necessary.
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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

* you may find this usefull - if you are driving & need to say Tefilas Haderech you can dial -
212 - Driving.

* we have some copies left of our book Watch Your Wealth & we can send you one of them or one of the others if you send in 100. To our Purim Drive
Please send to
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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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Fw: Letter from Rebitzen Kanievsky

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Date: Wed, 12 Mar 2008 12:58:47
To:abraham2626@yahoo.com
Subject: Letter from Rebitzen Kanievsky


Subject: Fwd: Letter from Rebitzen Kanievsky

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Subject: Fwd: Letter from Rebitzen Kanievsky
To: undisclosed-recipients

Subject: Fwd: Letter from Rebitzen Kanievsky- i could just cry!

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.

?

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,

Each one who receives this letter should try to make at least 50 copies and

spread them for your own success, and you shall be? blessed by Hashem, amen

?

?And whoever exceeds that amount will be blessed directly from the mouth of

Hashem.

 

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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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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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Yisroel Noach ben Hinda among others in need.
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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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