Lighting up the world

The first Mitzva this wk in Tetzaveh is for Kohanim to light the Menora daily in the Beis Hamikdosh.
This serves to remind us that we can turn the lights on !

Imagine a dark room , pitch dark & you can flip the switch & help all of those in the room see the light. Hashem grants us this opportunity , in different ways , to turn on the lights.
Do it now !
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Daf 64 - Quiz

Q. How many principles are there with which we interpret & understand the words of the Torah which are listed in our daily prayers ?

A. 13 - see Braiso of R. Yishmoel omer.

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Q. Which one is the Sandwhich rule where we have a kelal on both ends & a perat in the middle ?

A. Rule # 6

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Q. What if the latter kelal does not resemble the first ?

A. That is a dispute.

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Q. What is the approach taught by other Sages that is not taught by R. Yishmoel ?

A. Riboh miut Veriboh.
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7 of 613

In Parshas Tezaveh

1 - Lights on in the Menorah daily

3 - for special garments for Kohanim

3 - regarding offerings.
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Daf 63 - Quiz

Q. Which halacha of the Torah applies to every item & every animal in the world with only 2 exceptions ??
A. The law of paying double if one stole those items.
An Ox can be an exception in some cases to pay 5 times.
And for a sheep - 4 times.
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Q. How can someone steal something & still not be required to pay back double ?

A. If he stole it from a thief who stole it from the owner.

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Q. What are 3 more entities that one is exempt from paying double for them ?

A. Servants , documents & land.

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Q. How can someone be considered a thief & be obligated to pay double even though the owner had given him the item voluntarily ?

A. It was given to him for safekeeping but he lied & said it was stolen from him & he swore to that effect.

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Low Profile

Why did Mordechai warn Esther to make sure to keep her identity a secret ?
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Daf 62 - Quiz

Q. What are the 4 ways to deal with an issue when the Gemara concludes with Teiku ( unresolved ) ?

A. Tosfos explains :
- Rav Alfas- we are lenient
- Rav Hai Gaon - swear & take half.
-R. Tam - let the victim swear to his loss & collect it all.
- R. Yitzchok - no payment.

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Q. Which transgression is it if one puts pressure on someone to reluctantly sell his item for a good price ?

A. A double aveira - for the desire & the Chemda. Rambam

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Q. If someone sent a spark flying to cause damage , is he responsible ?

A. Yes , as if he threw an arrow or a rock. Rambam

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Q. Does a person have a right to leave his Chanuka Menorah in a place where it may cause a fire , Chas Vesholom ?

A. No. He should sit there & safegaurd it. Rambam

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Daf 61 - Quiz

Q. Which 3 transgressions is one obligated to avoid at all costs , in general ?

A. Idol Worship ,
Immorality &
Innocent bloodshed.

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Q. What if someone risked his life to discover a Torah rule ?

A. We do not say Halacha over in his name.

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Q. What if a fire traveled unexpectedly over a barrier is the fire starter responsible ?

A. No

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Q. What is the bottom line of how much distance one is required to arrange to safegaurd his fire ?

A. It depends on the height & size of the fire.
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Q. What if he had hidden gold items in his house & someone burnt it down ?

A. If it was something that a person of his stature may have had , he can swear & collect compensation. Rambam.
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Dogs Laugh

Why are dogs the animals the Talmud says who laugh when Eliyohu Hanovi comes to town ?

The word Kelev - stands for Kol libo. Its whole heart is for its Master.
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Do you Know ?

The source of the teaching in Mishlei that a person can be happPy always , not only on Purim ?

It is in 15:15

One with a good attitude is always at a Party !
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Daf 60 - Quiz

Q. When do say an action with the help of wind is forbidden , & when can he be exempt because of the wind , according to Rav Ashi ?

A. By Shabos it would be forbidden , by damages it can be gramah.

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Q. Where is the source that even a righteous person should avoid a danger zone ?

A. Shmos 12 :22 - Don't leave your home in a time of punishment.

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Q. How can this apply to ones travel plans ?

A. It is best to travel during daylight.

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Q. How do dogs react when Eliyohu Hanovi comes to town ?

A. They are in a friendly mood.
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More Joy

When Adar begins we increase our Joy.
This alone is a great lesson , Rav Miller explained that we have the capacity to choose to learn how to increase our joy.
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Daf 59 - Quiz

Q. Which Sage is noted for his system of linking together earlier Sages who have said similar teachings ? ( He also does so twice on this Daf ).

A. Abayei

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Q. Why are some trees evaluated as part of the field , whereas others are considered independently ?

A. Rashi some trees are very significant !

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Q. What is wrong if an ordinary person decides to begin to act as a super Tzadik ?

A. He may transgress the prohibition of acting with arrogance.

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Q. A ripe fruit that is ready to be harvested is it still considered to be part of the tree or not ?

A. See third Tosfos on 59b
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Daf 58 - Quiz

Q. What is the difference between an animal that slipped & fell into a field or if it went on its own ?

A. If it slipped - the owner only pays for the benefits it gained.
If it went on its own - he pays for the damages.

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Q. What if the animal now wandered into another section of the field ?

A. That is already a dispute.

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Q. How do we calculate the price of the damages ?

A. We figure it based on the big picture of a field 60 times the size.
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Daf 57 - Quiz

Q. If you don't pick it up you may transgress a lav & fail to fulfill an aseih ,

If you take it & keep it you transgress 2 lavin , what is it ?

A. Something you find which you are obligated to return.
The 2 lavin are - don't refrain from returning it & don't steal.

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Q. What if you return an item to a place where the owner will see it & find it is that sufficent ?

A. Yes

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Q. Is a pickpocket in a public area considered a Kanov - sneak theif or is he a gazlon ?

A. He is a ganov , because he is concealed from the owner. Rambam

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3 of 613

Are in Parshas Teruma.

* To build the Beis Hamigdosh

* To always keep the poles of the Aron in place.

* To always have the Lechem Haponim in Place.
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Daf 56 - Quiz

Q. If a person is off the hook & exempt by law of Beis Din , does that mean that there are no more claims against him in Heaven ?

A. No , he may still be accountable if he dosent pay up on his own initiative.

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Q. If someone scared a person out of his wits without touching him , causing the victim to become ill from the fright , is he liable to pay for damages ?

A. No & yes. This is an example of the above.
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Q. If someone found an item & tried to return it to its owner by making announcements etc , but he did not yet discover whose it is , what should he do ?

A. Take it home & keep it safe until the owner contacts you.

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Q. Does that mean you become like a Shomer Chinon or even a Shomer Sochor ?

A. Both answers are valid - there are 2 opinions.
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Fw: Kol Haloshon LIVE schedule of shiurim (Rev 20)

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Subject: Kol Haloshon LIVE schedule of shiurim (Rev 20)

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Daf 55 - Quiz

Q. Why is the word Tov only mentioned in the second review of the 10 Commandments , but not in the first ?

A. Because the first ones were to be smashed.

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Q. From where do we learn that we can understand the primary purpose of an entity from the first time it s used in the Torah ?

A. From the letter Tes which is used first for Tov.

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Q. If 2 animals are similar to each other may we breed them together ?
A. If they are a different specie it is prohibited. Thus a wild goose may not be mated with a regular goose , but a wild ox with a regular ox is permitted. Rambam

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Q. What is considered a proper closure to for sheep ?

A. That which can withstand an average wind.

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Daf 54 - Quiz

Q. Why does the Torah specify that an ox or a donkey fell into a pit , why not just say any animal ?

A. We exclude only these types but not
- a person or
- utensils.

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Q. What is the law if someones pet animal goes out on Shabos carrying a package ?

A. It is forbidden to allow it.
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Q. How do we know that the the 2 sets of 10 Commandments in the Torah are considered one unit ?


A. See first Tosfos on 54b

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Q. Is a person permitted to plow a field with an ox or pull a wagon with a donkey ?

A. Yes
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24/7

There is a fundamental Torah concept which is the basic attitude of every Jew & it is found in verse 7 of chapter 24 in this weeks Parsha.

Naaseh Venishma - which of course applies 24/7
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Daf 53 - Quiz

Q. How can we define the term "hevel" in the context of our topic ?

A. Rashi , Yevomos 80b , says warm air like smoke.

Q. What was the unique stature of Rebbi Nosson ?

A. He was a great Tana a chaver of R. Meir & he was the Av Beis Din who would always delve into the depths of an issue.

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Q. What is the basic rule if someone fell down & broke someones item by mistake or due to an accident ?

A. He is responsible to pay for all of the damages as if he were a Meizid. Rambam , chovel umazik 6:1.
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Fw: hamantaschen

Preparing for Purim

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Daf 52- Quiz

Q. If someone agreed to sell his home for x amount & the buyer agreed & witnesses were present , is it a done deal ?

A. Not until a halachic act of acquisition is made. Even giving over the keys is only considered as saying - go & make a chazaka to be Koneh.

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Q. If a person falls into a pit & gets hurt , the pit owner must pay , but not if the faller died. Why ?

A. It is a decree of the Torah - Gezeras Hakosuv.

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Q. What if an animal fell in with a load of precious utensils on its back , & the animal died & the utensils were ruined ?

A. The pit owner pays for the animal but not for the utensils.
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Daf 51 -Quiz

Q. Why is it that one who is executed by Sekila , has to be pushed off a cliff that is a certain height - twice the height of a person ?

A. So that the sinner is put to death with a Loving Touch to fulfill - Love others as yourself !

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Q. If A sent B to perform a sin who is guilty of the sin ?

A. B is. Because he should not have accepted such a shlichus.

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Q. When & how can 2 people become partners in a Bor ?

A. If 1 person dug 10 tefochim deep & the second person dug down to 20 , they are both liable.
However if the first only dug 9 deep & the second dug the tenth , only the second one is liable.

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Q. How does Tosfos pose a question that is stronger than a Teima ?
A. See second Tosfos on 51b.
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Daf 50 - Quiz

Q. Why is a public street considered more yours than your private property ?
A. You may need to sell your private place at some point , but your rights to public areas are ongoing !

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Q. Why is it dangerous if one says " Hashem is so generous He forgives all sins no matter what " ?
A. Rashi explains because he causes people to be tempted to sin.

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Q. Why is Hashem more precise with those who are greater & closer to Him ?

A. Because He loves them more.

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Q. What is the main reason the Torah obligates a hole digger to pay for damages caused by his hole ?

A. There is a dispute -
Rav - due to the stale air
Shmuel - the air & the Bang
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53 Mitzvos

Mishpotim contains 53 official Mitzvos of the 613.

* the first 5 are how to treat ones workers with compassion.

* we then have 10 Mitzvos on to avoid causing harm or damage to others.
* Then 9 more laws of caring for others
More to follow.
We see how careful we need to be in dealing with all others.
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Daf Quiz - Bava Kama 49

Q. Why is it that if an ox gored a pregnant woman & caused a miscarriage the ox owner does not pay for the potential offspring but if a person did the same -
He pays the husband - for the offspring &
The wife - he pays for the injury & for her pain ?

A. The Ramban explains that we are not sure if the offspring would have lived thus the Torah gives us specific guidelines for who is entitled to what.

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Q. Which animal does the Torah compare to the great righteous Sage Yissocher in Breshis and also to a nation in Breshis ?

A. A donkey

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Q. If someone grabbed first a document of property that has no owner does he get the property or only the paper ?

A. Only the paper

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Q. What are 2 methods for a person s yard to acquire something for him ?

A. If it is enclosed with protection or he is at the side of it. Tosfos
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Long life

The Torah teaches the reward of longevity by only one of the 10 Commandments -
# 5 -
Honor your Parents.
Why is that unique ?

1 - measure for measure - when we help them live , Hashem does the same for us.
2 - when we appreciate & thank them for giving us life , we deserve more !
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Matching Mitzvos

Why did Hashem give us the 10 Commandments on 2 Tablets , 5 on each side , why not all 10 on one long one ?

One reason is so that we should also read them across & learn significant lessons. There are matching mitzvos , such as
Don't harm or kill innocent people because they were created in Hashems image !
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The First Two

Of the 10 Commandments are 2 of the 6 constant Mitzvos which pertain to all Jews at all times 24/7.

The 6 constant are

Believe in Hashem
There are no others
He is One
Love Him
Fear Him
Don't be distracted.
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Pattern of 17 Mitzvos

The pattern is
The 10 Commandments

Plus 3 extra in the second commandment & 1 extra in the fourth.
3 more at the end
1 - to avoid idol worship
2 - to avoid murder
3- to distance oneself from immorality.
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17 Mitzvos

In Parshs Yisro -

To Believe in Hashem
No other
No Statues
No bowing to idols
No other forms of worship to them

No wasted swearing

To sanctify Shabos with words
Not to perform any form of work on Shabos

To Honor ones Parents

Not to kill innocent people
Not to commit adultery
Not to kidnap any human being
Not to testify falsley
Not to desire things that others have

Not to have any statues of people
Not to use metal for preparing the stones of the Mizbeach
Not to have steps for the Mizbeach only a ramp.
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10 Greatest Songs

In History :

1- Song of Adam - Tehilim 92

2 - Shiras Hayam

3- for the Miracle water supply
4 - Shiras Haazinu

5 - Yehoshua sang

6 - Devora sang

7- Chana sang

8 - Dovid Hamelech sang

9 - Shlomo Sang

10 - the Song when Moshiach will arrive , we hope soon ...
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Time to Sing

Why didn't they sing as soon as they left Egypt , why only after crossing the Yam Suf ?
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Mitzva Upgrade

How can a person elevate & upgrade the performance of every Mitzva ?
See 15:2.
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New Book

We have a new book available
Once in 28 years

On the Blessing for the sun
Which we say this year & once every 28 years.
If you would like a copy please let us know where we can send it to you.
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One Mitzva

There is one official Mitzva according to the Sefer Hachinuh in this Parsha -
# 24
Not to go beyond the Techum of ones city on Shabos. Based on 16:29.
Why is this point about Shabos so significant to be first & by itself ?

The Siman for 24 is
Kaan Dirosoi.
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4 More Mitzvos

The 4 remaining Mitzvos of the 20 this week are :

* To Redeem every Firstborn son.
* To tell the story of how we became Hashems firstborn on Pesach nite.

* To redeem firstborn donkeys also.

* If not , to break its neck.
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6 of the 20 are on Avoiding Chometz & Eating Matza

*Remove all Chometz

* Eat Matza

* Avoid all Chometz

* Even a mixture

* No eating Chometz

* Not even to see it around.
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10 lessons for Dealing with a Recession

10 lessons for Dealing with a Recession

1. Thank Hashem that you are alive. You may not have some minor luxuries, but being alive is the greatest WEALTH.

2. Take care of your health by eating right, getting enough sleep, & exercising as necessary. Remember the Moshol of the rose on the table.

3. Diversify your investments.

4. Remember the 4 steps:

a) Learn from others

b) Enjoy discipline

c) Rejoice with your assets

c) Honor all people

5. Save more, spend less - Avoid buying things you can't afford & don't need anyhow.

6. Practice laughing more - it can be a thrill to plan your future all over again. Consider - What would I really enjoy doing?

7. To think & look ahead is the key to Wisdom. It is also the key to avoid buying on credit. The Torah teaches this through the event of Yosef preparing ahead in the years of plenty for the years of little.

8. See Mishlei 10:4. & then 10:22.

9. Small steps make a huge difference.

10. The first step to finding a good job is to greet everyone you meet.

9 of the 20 deal with the Korban Pesach

* To slaughter it
* Eat of it.

* Roasted
* Not to leave over
* A non religious jew may not eat from it.
* A non Jew may not eat.
* The group has to eat in one location.
* Without breaking any bones.
* One who is uncircumcised may not eat.
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20 of the 613 Mitzvos

Are in Parshas Bo.

1- To set the Jewish Calender beginning with Nissan because that is when we were set free to serve Hashem !

2 - Slaughter a Korban Pesach on erev Pesach in the afternoon.
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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
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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 !
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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.
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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 !
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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 ?
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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 !
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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 !
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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 !
Now may be a good time for a gem of Torah study.
www.GemsofTorah.com

The Wagon Connection

Why did Yosef send wagons to his Father to remind him that they had been learning the topic of Eglah Arufah ?
Now may be a good time for a gem of Torah study.
www.GemsofTorah.com

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:

Computer literate. Strong writing skills. Good organizational
skills. Ability to work on multiple projects. Pleasant telephone
manner. As a project leader, you are empowered to initiate alliances
with speakers, publications & associations, identify potential
sponsors.

We're looking for dynamic professionals with strong written & verbal
skills. You must have an innate ability to spot "what's hot" in a
constantly changing marketplace through online research.

Specifics:

Network with industry movers and shakers, and make contacts to last
a lifetime. This unique career opportunity involves creating cutting-
edge, conference events.
Research conference topic ideas via phone, Internet and trade
publications to assess commercial viability.
Identify hot new trends and ideas, recruit top industry speakers.
Work with an entrepreneurial team of sales, marketing & product
professionals to create world-class events for the business
industry.

Operational Sector Events

If interested: E-Mail cover letter, salary requirements and
Resume to avodawanted@gmail.com



-----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.
Now may be a good time for a gem of Torah study.
www.GemsofTorah.com



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

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

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

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

Same Word

Why is the word for
Shom - there
Shemen - oil
& shmoneh - eight
The same root word ?
Now may be a good time for a gem of Torah study.
www.GemsofTorah.com

Fw: Mishnayos for my grandfather, Binyamin ben Menachem Mendel, Z"l

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

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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.
www.GemsofTorah.com

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

Secret of Success

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

Rashi explains - Hashems name was always fluent in his mouth !
Now may be a good time for a gem of Torah study.
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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 !
Now may be a good time for a gem of Torah study.
www.GemsofTorah.com

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,

 

Could you please send out the following Job Opportunity, Thank you and thanks for the call. 

 

 

Our company is looking for serious sales people with a minimum of 2 years experience.  You'll be selling advanced cost saving, multimedia solutions to Event Managers, Trade Show Organizers, Seminar Producers and Training Facilities. 

 

We are a multimedia company and the opportunities are endless.

 

This is a commission only job. 5% Commission on Gross Sales. Leads will be provided.

 

If you're serious about selling and are interested in a sales career with unlimited opportunity, kindly send an email with your resume to jobs1000@ymail.com for more details. 

 

Thanks and I look forward hearing from you.

 

 

 

 

Take Care,

 

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Direct. 732-387-3577

 

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Did you Miss ?

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

See 33:17.
Now may be a good time for a gem of Torah study.
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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.
Now may be a good time for a gem of Torah study.
www.GemsofTorah.com

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

Now may be a good time for a gem of Torah study.
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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 !
Now may be a good time for a gem of Torah study.
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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.
Now may be a good time for a gem of Torah study.
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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.
Now may be a good time for a gem of Torah study.
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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 ?
Now may be a good time for a gem of Torah study.
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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 !
Now may be a good time for a gem of Torah study.
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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 ?
Now may be a good time for a gem of Torah study.
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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 ... ?
Now may be a good time for a gem of Torah study.
www.GemsofTorah.com

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

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

Please take a moment to watch this

Mordechai

 

If you have a minute, please watch the following video clip it is a beautiful story of Johnny, the grocery store bagger. It is very short, but it will remind you of why and how we make an impact in what we do. You may even want to share it with others and I hope you will.

Make Their Day, too

Click Here To View The Movie!

 

 

 

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Fw: MyStudiyo business overview

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

David & Sara Goldberger
www.MyStudiyo.com
USA Direct #  1  516 213 4486
Cellular  +  972  52  761 3651
Skype: Kerengroup

First Mohel

Who was the first Mohel in history ?

Avraham Avinu
Now may be a good time for a gem of Torah study.
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Fw: Make History Tomorrow

Mitzva to vote

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

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

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

Finding Favor

What did Noach do that made him so favored in Hashems eyes ?
Now may be a good time for a gem of Torah study.
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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.
Now may be a good time for a gem of Torah study.
www.GemsofTorah.com

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 !
Now may be a good time for a gem of Torah study.
www.GemsofTorah.com

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

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