Did you Know ?

One may write Torah insights on Chol Hamoed.
Mishna Berura explains - since a person is supposed to study Torah at every moment as much as possible , & to write it down , if he waits until after Yom Tov he will lose time from studying more thus it is considered a Dovor haovaid.
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Reminders

One of the lessons of the Lulav & Esrog is to remind us to Thank Hashem for
Our heart shaped as an Esrog
Our spine which resembles a Lulav
Hadasim like eyes
Arovos like lips.
All of our parts should say - Who is like You , Hashem !!!!
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Esrog Question

Is an Esrog considered to be a fruit or a vegatable ?

- one opinion holds it is a fruit all the way.
- Others hold it is like a fruit in 3 ways but in one way not.
See Kidushin Daf 2 b.
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Did you Know ?

Some people think that Hashem only forgives minor sins. The truth is that He is so great , awesome & powerful that He is also able to forgive major ones. May we all do our part & merit His help.
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Urgent

It is a few days before Yom Kipur & some people are still not on talking terms.
Brothers who don't speak ,
Sisters , spouses etc. It is a very serious issue to make peace as soon as possible.
Its crazy to wait any longer. We must say I'm sorry , apologize & ask for forgiveness. And agree to focus on working out the detailed issues with Hashems help.
When we take action to forgive others Hshem will do the same for us.
Have a great year. Gmar Chasima Tova.
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3 Forms of Life Saving

Spiritual C. P. R.

Charity

Prayer

& Repentence

Now is the Time.
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Last two Mitzvos

Of the 613 are in Parshas Vayelech :
- All Jews should gather on the second day of Sukos , after every Shmita year for a mass Torah study program.

- Every should write or buy a Sefer Torah & other Seforim for himself.

We wish you a good, happy & sweet new year.
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Shabos Question

Why is better for a good , kosher Shofar to have the curving shape of a banana ?

What do the two have in common ??
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4 Exceptions

This week we learn about the Mitzva of Teshuva.
But there is a question - there were 4 people in History who had no sins. How did they do the Mitzva of Teshuva ?
Who were they ?
- Binyomin ben Yaakov
- Amram avi Moshe
- Yishai avi Dovid &
- Kilov ben Dovid. Bava basra 17a
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Every Individual

You are all Standing before Hashem
- the leaders
- the elders
- the officers
- every Jew
- children
- wives
- converts
- wood choppers
- water drawers
The Torah lists all these to teach us that each of us needs to prepare for Rosh Hashana at our level.
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Most Favorite

Some say their most favorite verse in the entire Torah is this week 30 :14.

The Torah is very close to you - easy to read & easy to think about & fulfill. See Rashi & see the 8 words in hebrew in the Torah.
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Mitzva to be Happy

How important is it to be happy ??
After the curses the Torah declares - 28 :47 - because you did not serve Hashem with enough Joy !

Why is that so ?
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Did you know ?

One difference between Teruma & Bikurim is that a kohen may only eat bikurim in Yerusholayim wheras he may eat Teruma in all of Eretz Yisroel.
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6 of 613

First of your crops. Mitzva 606 of the Torah is to bring from the first of our crops , every year to the Beis Hamigdosh.
We thank Hashem for it & remind ourselves who is the Owner !
We say every morning that this Mitzva has no specific measure.
This is the first Mitzva of the 6 in the Parsha this week.
This also reminds us of Rosh Hashana the beginning of a new year to thank Hashem for it.
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Avoid Mixing

We have a series of Mitzvos in this Parsha on avoiding mixing such as Shatnes ( wool & linen ).
One of them is don't have 2 different animals work together such as an ox & a donkey.
Baal Haturim explains one reason is because the ox chews its cud thus the donkey will feel cheated - why does she get more food than me ?
This is a lesson in how we need to be sensitive to other peoples feelings. !
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Clothing Mitzva

What Mitzva can we do with our clothing every day ?
With a little thought we can gain this Mitzva every day !
For a woman - not to wear mens clothing.
For a Man - not to wear womens clothing.
Spend a moment thinking about this and a great Mitzva # 542 &543.
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10 of 74

The first 10 of the 74 Mitzvot in Parshas Ki Teitzei
3 for dealing with captives
3 for dealing with punishing criminals.
4 for helping to return something you find & for helping someone with a heavy load.
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Did you Know ?

Which Sedra contains the Most Mitzvos ?
Next week has 74 - Ki Teitzay

The second to most - Emor - 63.
Third -Reay -55
Fourth -Mishpotim - 53

Fifth - Kedoshim - 51
Sixth - this week - Shoftim 41.
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Secret of Elul

One who forgives others
Who have caused him pain
Will be forgiven for all of his sins.
Measure for measure.

Rosh Hashana 17a ,6 lines up from the bottom.
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7 laws of a King

- Appoint One
- who is appropriate.

* He needs to be careful
- not to live in the wrong places.
- not to indulge in excessive wealth.
- extra horses.
- Choose a proper wife.
* Have an extra Sefer Torah.

These Mitzva guidelines are good for all.
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Rosh Chodesh Tov

There are 41 Mitzvos in Parshas Shoftim
The first is to appoint Judges & officers to maintain Law & Order.
This would include to pray for the welfare of the govt & to be involved in choosing & voting for proper officials.
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Elul - Time for Growth

The word Elul can remind us of

Ani Ldodi - I am for my beloved , for Hashem &

Ish Lrayehu- for each other

Why both lessons in the same word ??

We need both together to develop & grow properly.
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3 Reasons

Why do cannibals grant a last wish before they kill a victim. ?
Based on Gitin 47a , there are 3 reasons :

- to try get the victim to forgive them

- so that the victim tastes better
- so that the victim puts up less resistance at dinnertime.

One of the lessons from this is that even cannibals know that you need to be a Giver before you can receive. !!!
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3 Times

It says 3 times in the Torah not to cook meat & milk together.
Why 3 times ?
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Mitzva Count

Parshas Reaih contains 55 official Mitzvos -
The first 2
- to destroy all forms of Idol Worship.
- Not to destroy items that are Holy that are used for serving Hashem.
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Great Secret

One of the great secrets of success in life -

Fortunate is one who
Trains himself to
IGNORE insults.
He will be saved from a hundred evils. Sanhedrin 7a , 5 lines past the wide lines.
Rashi says - he just keeps quiet.
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The Heel Message

Why is this Sedra named after the heel , is that such an important part of the body ?

It may not be most important but it does hold up & support the whole body !!
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An answer

The connection of the 3 Brochos of Birkas hamazon is that eating is like putting fuel in the tank but then where do you go ?
We link the thanks for food to serving Hashem with Torah & yerusholayim so that we show the purpose of eating is to serve Hashem. Its all one entity.
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Food for Thought

Why is the Mitzva to recite the Blessings after a meal only considered as one Torah Mitzva if the first 3 blessings are considered Torah Obligations ???
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Mitzva Count

There are 8 Mitzvos in Parshas Ekev -
2 to avoid the negative
- such as gold & silver of an idol
Or things that were sacrificed for idols.

6 to come close to Hashem

- Bless Hashem after eating

- Love converts who love Him.
- Fear Him.
- Pray to Him.
- Cling to Torah Sages who love Him.
- avoid Swearing , but if necessary only in His name.
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7 Mitzvos

There are 7 official Mitzvot in the first Parsha of the Shma which we say twice a day -

Hashem is One

Love Him
Learn & teach His Torah
Say the Shma
Tefilin on the arm
Tefilin on top of the head
Mezuza
!!!
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Saving a Marriage

Two words

Speak gently

See Gitin daf 7a. First 2 words on daf.

This includes saying - I'm sorry !!!
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Keep on Asking

We learn from voeschanan that a person should always keep on praying to Hashem for help for what he needs.
Hashem can make it happen.
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Mitzva Count

Parshas Devorim has 2 official Mitzvos
On Leaders
- They have to be Torah learned
- and people who are not afraid to follow through.

Parshas Voeschanan has 12 mitzvos -
1- to avoid negative desires
7 - to focus on Hashem
1- to avoid testing Hashem
3- to avoid the negative
-
12.
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WHY ?

Why did Hashem establish the tragic day of Tisha Bav ?
The Talmud Taanis 29a
(First wide line ) explains
Hashem I see you were crying for no reason on that day , so I will give you reasons to cry.

Rav Miller ztl explained
We need to learn not to cry for no reason !
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Devarim

The Sefer contains 200 Mitzvos of the 613.
The Parsha contains 2 -

# 414 - A Judge has to be appointed on the merits of his Torah Wisdom.

#415 - A Judge may not be afraid of any person when it comes to rendering a Torah decision.
Torah Justice Rules.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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 !
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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.
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Prioritizing

When you need to choose what to do first every day , should it be that which is most important or the smaller things , to get them out of the way ?

See answer in 32:16 , Rashi
& in Moed Katan 9a. Rashi 8 lines up from bottom.
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The Best Sefer

The Vilna Gaon wrote a letter where he writes
They should read some Mishlei every day. It is better than all other Mussar Seforim. !!
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Two Mitzvos

There are two official Mitzvos in Parshas Matos -

1 - to follow the system of cancelling ones Neder , if it was made.
2 - to always Keep ones word as much as possible.
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Special offerings

Why was it that on Shabos there were only 2 extra offerings at the Beis Hamigdosh , whereas on Rosh Chodesh there were 11 extra ?
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Leaving a Legacy

Why are the laws of inheritance in the Torah in Parshas Pinchos ?
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Parshas Pinchos

There are 6 official Mitzvos in the Parsha
* laws of inheritance
* daily offerings
# Musaf offering on Shabat
* 11 offerings on Rosh Chodesh
* Musaf of Shevuot
- Blow Shofar on Rosh Hashono
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Pinchos is Eliyohu

This is a statement of our Sages. What connection do we see between them ?
One answer is that Pinchos stopped people from desecrating the holiness of Bris Milah thus he became the angel of the Bris.
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Signifigance of 7

Why did Bilam ask Balak to build '7' Mizbechos & prepare 7 of one type of offering & 7 of another type ( 23: 29) ?
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Reward for Balak

The Talmud 47a in Sotah explains how did Balak merit to have Russ , Dovid & Shlomo descend from him ?

Because he brought 42 offerrings for Hashem ...
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Balak Puzzle

How does a non - jewish King get to have a Parsha in his name ?
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True Freedom

Pirkei Avos proclaims there is no way to achieve true freedom without intensive Torah Study. !

Why is that ?
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3 Greatest Leaders

Moshe taught the Torah , in his merit we received the Miracle Mann food.
Miriam taught the women , in her merit we received the miracle of Well water all over.
Aaron taught the whole nation how to love & pursue peace , in his merit we had a protective cloud covering for 40 years.
What is the measure for measure link between these 3 issues ???
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The Red Cow

Why is red the color of choice for the red cow ?
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Why Chukim ?

Why does Hashem give us some Mitzvos in the Torah with explaining all of their reasons ?

If all Mitzvos were explained well we might err & do them all because they make sense & thus forget that we are obeying G-ds will. Thus Hashem gave us some of these & some of those so that we should do them all because He gave them & we love Him.
We also know that they all have perfect reasons but we cannot understand all of it in this world.
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parsha link

Why does Parshas Chukas follow Parshas Korach ?

Korach was complaining that he did not understand all of Hashems ways. Thus we learn - Yes , there are Chukim that we may not understand.
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parsha link

Why does Parshas Chukas follow Parshas Korach ?

Korach was complaining that he did not understand all of Hashems ways. Thus we learn - Yes , there are Chukim that we may not understand.
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Who to be like

How many places does the Torah tell us who to emulate & who to avoid ?

One place is 17:5
Don't be like Korach !
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One great Lesson

One of the reasons Korach gets his name on the Parsha is that he did want to serve Hashem more.
We learn from him to want more but make sure to do it in the right way.
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Parshas Korach

Why is a Sedra of the Torah named after a sinful personality ?
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Face Reflections

One of the reasons Moshe fell on his face is that it says in Mishlei -just as water can reflect ones image , so too a persons heart reflects what others think about them.
Thus Moshe was thinking why are they against me ?
Maybe my thoughts weren't positive enough toward him thus I'm getting this response.
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Face Covering

Why does it say that Moshe Rabeinu heard what Korach was saying and he fell on his face ??
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Reminder Mitzva

Why is there a Mitzva of wearing Tzitzit in order to remember all of the other Mitzvot , we need to remember them anyhow in order to fulfill them ?
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3 Mitzvos

In the Parsha this week. The third one is one of the 6 constant Mitzvos that apply all the time.
Which are the 6 & why are these 6 applicable all the time ?
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Real Competition

Who is your real opponent ?

See Avos 4:1 & see a mirror
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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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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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