Thinking Lessons

Why did Hashem send 10 Seminars of Makos lessons against Egypt ?
Hashem is teaching us how to think in many ways -
- Do you have water ?
Thank Hashem that it is not blood!
- is it quiet ?
Thank Hashem that you don't have frogs croaking all around you. Etc
Now may be a good time for a gem of Torah study.
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Hashems Finger

8:15 - We learn to recognize all that Hashem does. Every finger we have is very useful but we tend to ignore it in the big scheme of things.
Today we suggest you look at one of your fingers & EXCLAIM - this finger is G - D made !
Now may be a good time for a gem of Torah study.
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Frogs lesson

Each frog had a mission to go & harass the Egyptians. Some frogs chose to even jump into the hot ovens.
Those frogs did not die even later when all the others died. Baal Haturim.
This is a lesson for us that when we serve Hashem more we gain in many ways.
Now may be a good time for a gem of Torah study.
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Equality

It says that Moshe & Aahron were equal ,Rashi 6:26.
What does that mean ?

The Dorash Moshe explains when a person fulfills their full potential they are considered equal to the greatest who fulfilled their potential.
This applies to all of us !
Now may be a good time for a gem of Torah study.
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Thank Hashem for

Snow which is like wool.
Rav Miller explains this verse from Tehillim.
It is white like wool & fluffy as wool thus it serves a similr purpose to insulate & warm the ground when it gets cold. It serves as a woolen blanket while its cold & then it melts to nurture & produce food.
Now may be a good time for a gem of Torah study.
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Your Input

Paroh had 3 advisors
Bilam voted against the Jews , he was killed.
Iyov abstained he was judged with suffering.
Yisro quit & fled , he was rewarded to become an advisor for the Jewish Nation.
Now may be a good time for a gem of Torah study.
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The Name Miriam

Means bitterness. Why did they use that name ?

Rav Miller explains with the Mishna Avos 5:23.
According to the challenges the rewards increase - they realized that Hashem was giving them great opportunities & they were appreciative.
Now may be a good time for a gem of Torah study.
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Name Power

We have started Chumash Shmos all about Names & Redemption.
What is the connection ?
Does my name make a difference in who I am ?
Why does saying something in the name of the source help bring redemption to the world ?
Now may be a good time for a gem of Torah study.
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2 Types of Prayer

Some of our Prayers are compared to a sword & others are like a bow & arrow. See 48:22 & Targum.
Both are weapons that can be used for mass salvation , when we pray sincerely to the One in complete Control !
Now may be a good time for a gem of Torah study.
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How to Bless

We learn how to bless children to be Like Efrayim & Menashe (48:20).
Why them ?

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The Power of Blessings

He blessed them each according to their blessings.
If it was their potential anyway , why was it important for Yaakov Avinu to proclaim the blessing ?
The answer is explained that each of us has great potential and each blessing helps to bring the greatness closer to the surface.
May all of our participants merit great success in all of their good works !
Now may be a good time for a gem of Torah study.
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Segula for easier childbirth

To say & learn the first Mishna of Bava Kama.
The reason - When we learn not to harm others or cause them pain , Hashem makes it easier for us !
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The Wagon Connection

Why did Yosef send wagons to his Father to remind him that they had been learning the topic of Eglah Arufah ?
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Fw: Job Opp: Conference Producer

------Original Message------
From: Joe Benjamin
To: Rabbi Goldberger
ReplyTo: Joe Benjamin
Sent: Dec 28, 2008 6:59 PM
Subject: Job Opp: Conference Producer

Hi -

if you know of anyone that might be a good fit please let me know. This
would be out of the office in Staten Island.

Description: Conference Producer

Requirement:

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-----Original Message-----
From: Rabbi Goldberger [mailto:rabbig@sakar.com]
Sent: Sunday, December 28, 2008 7:37 AM
To: Rabbi Goldberger
Subject: The weak / strong

Why do we call the Righteous Jews weak in Al Hanisim if they were
actually strong ?

The Sidur HaGra explains that in their minds they realized that without
Hashems help we are always weak !
As when Yosef Hatzadik said - Bilodoi ! Its not my power.
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The weak / strong

Why do we call the Righteous Jews weak in Al Hanisim if they were actually strong ?

The Sidur HaGra explains that in their minds they realized that without Hashems help we are always weak !
As when Yosef Hatzadik said - Bilodoi ! Its not my power.
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One a Day

We add one new light every day to teach how to grow - one step at a time to lead gradually to the top with Hashems help.
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Word Answer

Oil always rises up to show it is there.
The 8 days represents elevation above the norm to be closer to Shomayim & be there in a spiritual sense.
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Same Word

Why is the word for
Shom - there
Shemen - oil
& shmoneh - eight
The same root word ?
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Fw: Mishnayos for my grandfather, Binyamin ben Menachem Mendel, Z"l

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From: "Joe Benjamin"
Date: Sun, 21 Dec 2008 17:39:30 -0500
To: <rabbig@sakar.com>
Subject: Mishnayos for my grandfather, Binyamin ben Menachem Mendel, Z"l

If you can, please go to the website below and select one or more masechtas of mishnayos to learn in memory of my grandfather, Binyamin ben Menachem Mendel, Z"l.

The Yorzeit is Simchas Torah (October 11, 2009).

Please forward this to anyone else who may be interested (if you are in yeshiva, please see if any of the buchrim can learn some as well).

http://www.lzechernishmas.com/signup.php?id=425

Thanks and Tizku l’Mitzvos,

 

Chag Sameach

 

Yosi

 

Saying Thank You

If someone did you 10 favors , would it suffice to only thank them for 1 or 2 of them.
On Chanuka we need to wake up & see the lights to thank Hashem & appreciate the countless favors He is always performing for us.
Now may be a good time for a gem of Torah study.
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Why are you sad today ?

This question is what eventually led to Yoseifs release from prison.
This teaches us that
Kindness leads to Greatness !
Rav Miller.
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Secret of Success

Why was Yosef successful in everything that he did ( 39:3 ) ?

Rashi explains - Hashems name was always fluent in his mouth !
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Cost of Words

Yosef brought bad reports to Father.
The Medrash says we learn to avoid Loshon Hora.
What were the costs of those words ?
Yosef was in prison for 12 years.
His father who had listened suffered for 22 yrs.
Words can be very costly !
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Fw: Hi...Job Opportunity....

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From: "Joe Herskowitz"
Date: Sat, 13 Dec 2008 22:08:27 -0500
To: <rabbig@sakar.com>
Subject: Hi...Job Opportunity....

Hi,

 

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Did you Miss ?

The verse in Parshas Vayishlach which mentions Sukos 3 times ???

See 33:17.
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Another Reason

The Angel did not divulge his name is because we must always realize that Hashem is running the entire world. Don't focus on the agents & miss the big picture.
See the Source.
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Secret of No Name

Why did the Angel say to Yaakov - Why do you ask for my name ? 32:28

What is the point ?

This is explained that to protect ourselves from the Evil Inclination we need to know that he always has new disguises. The name will just confuse us. We need to focus on Torah study to learn how to deal with & overcome all of the ongoing challenges.
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Answer

One who converted is considered as a newborn.

One who is in a position of authority is held responsible for those he represents.

Marriage is a formation of a new complete person.

But why does Rashi seem to omit one who forgives others who is also forgiven ( Rosh Hashana 17a ) ?
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Wedding Message

Rashi 36:3-
3 people are forgiven for their sins
* One who converts to Judaism
* One who is elevated to a position of greatness &
*One who gets Married !!!
What is the connection between the three ?
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Lifting Others

Yaakov lifted his feet & walked , 29:1.
How else does one walk ?
Rashi says that he was uplifted with the news Hashem gave him.
We have a mitzva to emulate Hashem to encourage people so that they become Happy ! : ).
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Prayer Meeting

The word Pogah means to meet & to Pray. What is the connection ?28:11.

For a meeting to succeed we must pray to Hashem for assistance !!
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The Hair Connection

Why does the Torah inform us that Eisov had lots of hair , but Yaakov was smooth skinned ?

Rav Wolbe ztl explains that
Hair is like wool , Rashi , in which things get tangled. All types of temptations were entangled in Esovs personality.
We learn to emulate the ways of Yaakov.
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Question

If the Voice was Yaakov
But the hands were Eisov , why did Yitzchok go ahead & give the blessings ? 27:23

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What to Grab

Some explain - Why did Yaakov grab hold of Aisovs heel ?

To teach us a secret of greatness - hold to those things that others may be stepping on !
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Hashems Desire

Why did the Avos & their wives have such difficulties in having children ?
Yevomos 64a explains that Hashem desires our prayers !
Prayer brings us closer to Hashem which is the purpose of life.
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The secret Word

What was the key word that Rivka used with which she won the position for one of the greatest Shiduchim in the world ?
She said - vegam , and also ,
To bring water for the camels.

The key is the Love of Chesed.
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Ten Tests

Avraham Avinu passed 10 tests in life

Pushed into a fire

Told to move

Famine

Wife captured

Battled 4 kings

Bris Milah

Wife captured again

Had to send away Hagar & Yishmoel

Akeida

Pay a lot for a burial plot for Sarah

This is according to the count of Rabeinu Yonah.
If you like to know the method to remember these 10 you can call me on my cell
1917 674 6817
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The Secret of

A Happy Marriage

Why does Eliezer test Rivka with the question of asking her for some Water ?
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Power to Rule

Our Sages explain that becuase Sarah lived for 120 years that is why Queen Esther ruled over 120 countries.
What is the connection ?

The name Sarah means to rule. Sarah had utilized every moment of her life to serve Hashem thus those who follow her ways , can merit to rule as she did !
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Specifics

Why does the Torah tells us the years of Sarah in a specific , detailed way ?
She lived 100
20
& 7 years ?
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Hashem Listens

Why does Hashem wait for Avraham Avinu to argue on behalf of Sedom to such an extent ?

Maybe there are 50 righteous ?

45 ?
40 ?
30 ?
20 ?
10 ?
Hashem could have said right away - Sorry ... ?
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Tasty Tongue

Why did Avraham Avinu serve each geust tasty Tongue ?

2 reasons
1- To give them a great meal
2- he had an agenda to teach them the purpose of life - to utilize our tongue to serve Hashem.
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To Overcome Laziness

Focus on 5 Points
The day is short
There is a lot to accomplish
People are lazy
The rewards are great
The Boss wants us to achieve as much as we can for our benefit.
Avos 2:20
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Falling Leaves

Now is the time to reveiw
Mishlei 11:28 - those who consider their wealth like leaves - will succeed.
See our book Watch Your Wealth pg 18.
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Fw: this is your student - for sure!

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From: "Marty" <Mkairey@zachlawi.com>
Date: Fri, 7 Nov 2008 10:15:07 -0500
To: 'Rabbi Goldberger'<rabbig@sakar.com>
Subject: this is your student - for sure!

Rabbi,

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Fw: MyStudiyo business overview

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From: goldberger <mindwellness@gmail.com>
Date: Fri, 7 Nov 2008 13:20:57 +0200
To: Moshe<rabbig@sakar.com>
Subject: MyStudiyo business overview

Hello,

We are involved in a Web 2.0 world. MyStudiyo is a project of two years and growing fast. We have served over 5 million quizzes & the demand is stronger each day. Can you help us fund the next steps. We are highly motivated & focused on revenue streams & self-sufficiency.

The Israeli Tech market is well known for home-run Internet projects. We are two years running & can be capitalized to achieve a strategic exit much faster than typically.

The site is live, its operational & growing fast. The track is clear.

Executive Overview:

As one of the founding partners of MyStudiyo (www.mystudiyo.com/about/), as an active insider for 2 years, I was involved in every facet of the development.

The opportunity presented permits us to purchase MyStudiyo.com, entirely. This includes all the versions of the software, code libraries (which we built), the live operating web site with over 5 million current quizzes served, & any related assets. This opens a clear road to develop our vision of a "hot" mass-audience web site. We are acquiring zero liabilities.

We were at the crossroads of releasing a premium for-pay section of the product (http://www.mystudiyo.com/moreinfo4) when we got caught in the falling markets & our investor-backer left us.

We seek an investor who can commit $300,000 as outlined below; in exchange for a preferred equity position.

1. www.MyStudiyo.com  - The business flagship web site is already well launched & has continually exceeded its established milestones.

2. The key technical team who have invested the past 18 months are on board as-needed to maintain & support the software.

Projections for 18-24 month build-out: We project steady revenues after 12 months & expect to cover all our costs by 18 months. The product is live so marketing can launch on day one.

Documented statistics to-date: 5.3 million+ quizzes viewed, 11,000+ quizzes created, .5 million quizzes completed by players. 10% completion rate shows extremely high user commitment. This ties directly into much higher than average click-through rates on ads or promotions inside of quizzes – as high as 10%.

Projections for continued growth are strong. We can be serving 15-20 million quizzes within 6 months. With a conversion rate of even ¼ of 1% to the premium package at a discounted introductory cost of ~$10 / per month for unlimited usage produces a break even scenario very quickly. We project that investors can triple their ROI as compared to other investments with higher than average opportunity for a home run exit strategy.

Costs:
$  50,000 – purchase good will & all software
$150,000 – operations, marketing & traffic generation
$100,000 -  salaries at slow burn rate until revenues surpass costs

Income / Business Model:
The plan is to generate massive traffic (proven ability), offering tools that serve any good web site. We help them to leverage their growth & to keep viral traffic. Businesses will need our tools even more so in a stressed market – we provide a negligible cost, do-it-yourself (DIY) marketing edge to engage and excite an audience.

Milestones:
1: Acquire 100 users at a premium-user cost of $10 per month
2: Acquire 1000 users at a premium-user cost of $10-25 per month
3: Acquire 5000 users at a premium-user cost of $25 per month
4: Acquire 10,000 users at a premium-user cost of $25 per month
Notes: 1) Milestone time lines to be determined. 2) $25 is a target price-per-month. We would offer a discounted ~$10 starter promotion.

A strong case exists to grow the user base to 1000s of paying clients. Current market conditions (and as turnaround begins) may prove advantageous in that serious web sites will desperately seek tools such as what we offer. Any subject can be transformed into trivia facts & presented in an interesting quiz style. That's what makes the MyStuDIYo tools so compelling. Any web site owner can use it to embed a quiz anywhere - with their content.

Test the steps that any potential client would typically follow:
1. Tour & sign up at www.MyStudiyo.com at no cost.
2. Check out the Search Page : www.mystudiyo.com/search?s=
3. Try searching for any key word such as: education, business, politics, math, health, trivia, fun...or whatever.
4. Browse the list of quizzes already launched by other users.
5. Click on the Create a Quiz to see how easy it is to use the technology.

Once a quiz is built it can be embedded anywhere into a web page in seconds & becomes integrated into any web page.

Essentially we give web site owners a way to present their information in the most interesting way. We can help make it highly probable that interested visitors will share what they found with their friends.
We offer an easy-to-build, fun, viral tool-set for any data. A way to turn ANY information into a fun styled quiz in minutes.

Many sites have proven that they love the technology. We have a waiting listing of companies that have asked for a premium – for pay – version of the software.
We would continue to offer a free model as presently on the site with up-sell features for the premium version.

Here are some user installed examples.
http://www.classical.com/genre/quiz
http://www.pregnancy-info.net/quiz.html
http://www.websudoku.com/tutorials/?level=1
http://seekingalpha.com/article/84769-market-quiz-5-must-know-headlines
http://www.popularmechanics.com/home_journal/how_to/4279507.html
http://www.rollingstone.com.ar/notatemplate.asp?tema_id=439&nota_id=986816
http://www.wineteasers.com/whitehouse/index.html
http://hamptonroads.com/node/483382

There are hundreds of others...

Summary
Our projected goal is to be the premiere quiz site on the Internet that focuses on business solutions for the small-to-mid size wed site owner. This market is ideal & the most prodigious. They use eBay, Facebook and or BLOGS already & we offer a perfect toolbox to increase sticky traffic -- and even affiliate income streams.

We will offer a comprehensive affiliate click-traffic generation VIP membership that will be the home page of all high-traffic quizzes. Each of these quizzes will have sections that can be highly monetized with embedded ads. All our tests show that we can keep visitors on a quiz page 3-4 times longer than average which results in up to 10% higher click-thru rate on ads surrounding a good quiz.

It works! Its built! We are ready to deploy the next grand-slam web concept.

Looking forward to hearing your thoughts.

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www.MyStudiyo.com
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First Mohel

Who was the first Mohel in history ?

Avraham Avinu
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Fw: Make History Tomorrow

Mitzva to vote

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From: "Rabbi Naftali Ganzweig" <chizuk@yeshivanet.com>
Date: Tue, 4 Nov 2008 12:06:42 -0500
To: <"Undisclosed-Recipient:;"@yeshivanet.com>
Subject: Fw: Make History Tomorrow

 

----- Original Message -----

From: John McCain

To: chizuk@yeshivanet.com

Sent: Monday, November 03, 2008 6:44 PM

Subject: Make History Tomorrow

My Friend, From the time I entered the Naval Academy at age seventeen I have been privileged and honored to serve my country. Throughout my years of service, I've been faced with challenges where I could have taken the easy way out and given up. But I'm an American and I never give up. Instead, I choose to show courage and stand up and fight for the country I love. Today, I am asking you to stand with me and to fight for our country's future. Our country faces enormous challenges and our next president must be ready to lead on day one. My lifetime of experience has prepared me to lead our great nation. I'm prepared to bring solutions to our economic challenges, bring our troops home in victory and improve our nation's healthcare system. Time and time again, my country has saved my life and I owe her more than she has ever owed me. I have chosen to show my gratitude through a life of service to our country and tomorrow, you will have a choice before you. I humbly ask you to make the choice that will allow me to serve my country a little while longer by casting your vote to elect me as your next President of the United States. Finally, I ask that you never forget that much has been sacrificed to protect our right to vote. We must never forget those Americans who, with their courage, with their sacrifice, and with their lives, have protected our freedom. It is my great hope that you will exercise your right to vote as an American tomorrow. I thank you for your kind support, your dedication to our cause, and most importantly I thank you for your vote. With sincere appreciation, John McCain Please visit this page if you want to remove yourself from the email list. Paid for by McCain-Palin 2008

Reason to Move

Why does Hashem instruct Avraham to move in order to succeed ( rashi ) ?
Obviously Hashem could have helped him succeed wherever he was.
One of the reasons is that moving helps humble a person which is essential for true success.
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For YOU

What does it mean when Hashem told Avraham Go for You ?
Rashi explains - for your pleasure & for your benefit.
As the Mesilat Yeshorim teaches the purpose of life to know that we were created - to have pleasure from Hashem ...
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3 Great Lessons

Noach was a very great man. The names he gave his 3 sons were intended to guide them & us to succeed in Life.
1 - Always keep Hashems name in mind. Noach was always thinking about how to emulate Hashems ways & come closer to Him.
2- always be warm & excited about serving Hashem.
3 - always be nice to Hashem & to people as we see in the Avos 2:1.
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Finding Favor

What did Noach do that made him so favored in Hashems eyes ?
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Fw: Emailing: 13 Primary Principles

13 Principles of Faith

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-----Original Message-----
From: "Rachel Miot" <RMiot@sakar.com>

Date: Mon, 27 Oct 2008 09:11:19
To: Rabbi Goldberger<rabbig@sakar.com>
Subject: Emailing: 13 Primary Principles

<<13 Primary Principles.doc>>
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13 Primary Principles

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Ask for a Favor

What great lesson do we learn from Hashem on how to improve your relationship with anyone , anywhere ?

See Bereshis 1:26 , the second segment of Rashi.
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Creation

The Talmud says read the first word of the Torah as Boroh Shis
- Hashem created a cavity under the Mizbeach.
What does this mean ?

Rambam explains that the Mizbeach was the site of
5 great historical events -
The Akeida
The offerings Noach brought
Where Kayin & Hevel brought
Where Adam brought &
That is from where his body was formed !

The connection - from the place where we can achieve atonement that is from where Hashem created people !
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Special - the Day After

The day after Chag is called Isru Chag. We celebrate with some extra food & drink & reflect on the gift of the Chag which has departed.
We need to take the lessons of the Holidays with us to cherish always.
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Connection between Bris Milah & Healing !!

The Medrash says that all healing is in the merit of Brit Milah.
What is the concept ?
Milah highlights our connection with Hashem.
What is illness ?
A separation from Hashem. Healing is the art of reconnecting to Hashem.
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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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