Tuesday, December 7, 2010

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From: Yaakov Simon <yaakovsimon@gmail.com>
Date: Tue, 7 Dec 2010 20:31:43 -0500
To: Rabbi Goldberger<rabbig@sakar.com>
Subject: How to Fix Shmiras Ainayim Issues

Dear Rabbi Goldberger, shlita

Every Internet-aacessing Jew faces some degree of shmiras ainayim problem.  Below is an email coming from a charity organization that speaks to every Jew on the LATTER'S level.  Please encourage your email subscribers to read the below email.  The charity speaks more to the individual, and less to the parents in this email, gathering their experience with Jews who have broken the tznius code of the Torah.

Thanks.
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From: www.GuardYourEyes.org <eyes.guard@gmail.com>
Date: Tue, Dec 7, 2010 at 6:26 PM
Subject: GYE in a Nutshell - Chizuk E-mail #910
To: yaakovsimon@gmail.com




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GuardYourEyes Chizuk E-Mail (No. 910)

Getting stronger every day!

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Tuesday ~ 30 Kislev, 5771  ~ December 7, 2010
Rosh Chodesh Teves ~ Day 6 of Chanukah

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Important Announcement

 

We're trying to develop a GYE system of recovery based on "Levels" for the new website we're developing, to simplify the system for new-comers and old-comers alike. We believe this new system will make it much easier for people to quickly pinpoint what suggestions they should try.


We are looking for feedback on what we have come up with so far (see below). Please send your feedback to eyes.guard@gmail.com.

Thank you and a Freilichen Chanukah and a Gut Chodesh!
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The GuardYourEyes Program in a Nut-Shell

 

GuardYour Eyes uses a unique approach to help people, by recognizing that there are many different levels in the struggle for "Shmiras Ainayim" and "Shmiras Habris". We have tried to put together here - in a nut-shell, the suggestions that we feel are best for the various different levels of this struggle.

 

Two Important Notes:

 

1) The term "acting out" is used below to mean either viewing inappropriate material and/or masturbation. It also includes promiscuous behaviors (clubs, massage parlors or worse) but these behaviors should generally be treated as more severe levels of addiction.

 

2) Each new, more advanced level of the struggle/addiction (below) automatically includes the suggestions given for the previous levels. We only bring the NEW suggestions for each level, but highly encourage that the suggestions of the previous levels be tried as well.

 

 

The Eight Levels:

Can you find yourself below?

 

Level 1. I struggle with shmiras ainayim, desires and fantasies (like most normal males).

 

Suggestions:

 

-         Filters: Get a good filter for all your internet enabled devices. We can help you find what's best for you on our website, or on our filter hotline (coming soon). Be in touch with our filter Gabai at filter.gye@gmail.com. We highly advise having your wife, a friend or the filter Gabai hold the password/s for you.

 

-         Daily Chizuk: Sign up to the daily 'Shmiras Ainayim' Chizuk e-mails, which offer daily tips and chizuk on dealing with today's environment, guarding our eyes, dealing with bad thoughts, struggling with the Yetzer Hara, etc.

 

-         Read Up: The GYE website has hundreds of inspiring articles which can provide you with tips and chizuk on dealing with today's environment, guarding our eyes, dealing with bad thoughts, etc.

 

-         Be aware: The GYE website provides articles, shiurim and video clips (coming soon) from mechanchim, Rabbanim and experts, to help you be informed and up-to-date on the spiritual dangers of today's technology.

 

-         Join the Community: Join our "Prevention" forum (coming soon) to exchange ideas with other balabatim, parents and Mechanchim looking for the best solutions on how to deal with the nisyonos of our generation, both for ourselves and for our children.

 

 

Level 2. I have stumbled and 'acted-out' (see definition in note 1 above) on rare occasions, but I believe I can abstain 'indefinitely' if I put in some effort and remain determined.

 

Suggestions:

 

-         Reporting Software: Install Reporting Software (on top of your filter) to have lists of all questionable websites sent to a friend or Rav that you respect and would be ashamed to disappoint. We suggest either www.webchaver.com or eBlaster from Spectorsoft. Give the password/s to the filter Gabai.

 

-         Attitude and Perspective: Read the 30 principles in Part 1 of the GYE Handbook to understand the nature of this struggle, and to learn how to use it as a spring-board for personal growth and divine service.

 

-         Shmiras Ainayim Fences: Build up stronger fences for your eyes such as: avoiding mixed areas where possible, avoiding sites like Facebook, YouTube, triggering movies, magazines, etc. (Read tool #2 of the GYE handbook).

 

 

Level 3. I can abstain from 'acting-out' for long periods of time (more than 90 days), but somehow I keep falling into it again.

 

Suggestions:

 

-         Acceptance: Addiction means something we want to stop but can't. Accept that you may have an "Addiction". Although there are many levels of addiction, the rules of the game change once we recognize this important truth about ourselves.

 

-         Stronger Daily Chizuk: Sign up for the 'Breaking Free' daily chizuk E-mails and get tips, advice and personal stories from the GYE community every day, on how to break free of these addictive behaviors.

 

-         Strong Fences: Make strong fences for yourself, such as writing a list of things to do before acting-out, making kabalos, etc. (Read tool #3 of the GYE Handbook).

 

-         The TaPHSiC Method: Study and apply the TaPHSiC Method described on our website. This is one of the best methods for frum people suffering from low-level addictions. It teaches us how to balance our "Yiras Shamayim" (which doesn't generally work very well in addictions) with "Physical discomfort", which is something that works a lot better. By wisely combining the two, we can produce a fool-proof fence to protect ourselves from the addictive behaviors.

 

-         Stronger Shmiras Ainayim fences: Get serious about this. Recognize how easily triggered we are. We need to start avoiding all non-Jewish movies, newspapers, magazines, and even non-Jewish news websites, entertainment, etc.

 

-         Read up: Read through the hundreds of articles on our website, such as the Tips, Q&A and Stories to learn more about beating these addictive behaviors.

 

-         Kosher Isle: When feeling bored or weak, use our "Kosher Isle" to find Kosher activity suggestions, Kosher news sites, entertainment, shiurim and much more!

 


Level 4. I've tried to stop many times, but I can't generally abstain from 'acting-out' for significant periods of time (90 days or more).

 

Suggestions:

 

-         Meaningful Activities: Try to find alternate fulfillment in your life, such as chesed projects, jobs, hobbies and activities that can help you feel inner satisfaction, keep you connected to the real world and out of isolation. (See tool #6 in the GYE Handbook).

 

-         Cutting Down: "The more you feed it the more you need it". Start cutting down over time by making red lines for yourself. Slowly wean yourself of these behaviors by pushing the battle lines back further and further. (See tool #7 in the GYE Handbook).

 

-         The 90-Day Journey: Take the "90 Day" leap of faith and stay clean for a full 90 days to break the addictive pattern in the mind. Use our 90-Day chart system to appreciate your progress and get encouraging e-mails as you advance to new levels. (See tool #8 in the GYE Handbook).

 

 

Level 5. I've tried everything in levels 1-4 and I still can't stay stopped.

 

Suggestions:

 

Anonymous 'Virtual' Support - Reach out to OTHERS:

 

-         Forums: Join the forum to get support from the rest of the GYE community. Tell your story, post a log of your journey, reach out for help when feeling weak - and strengthen each other. The forum is a life-line of chizuk and support for hundreds of people in exactly your situation.

 

-         Chat-Rooms: Chat with others in the GYE chat-rooms (coming soon).

 

-         Social Network: Cultivate a group of "Friends" to stay in touch with through GYE's cutting edge "social-network" system (coming soon).

 

-         A Partner: Get a partner through GYE's partner/sponsor system. Be in touch by e-mail/chat daily. Learn honesty, integrity and get accountability. Strengthen each other.

 

 

Level 6. I've tried everything in levels 1-5 and I still can't stay stopped.

 

Suggestions:

 

Anonymous 'Phone' Support - Reach out to people you can hear and talk with:

 

-         The GYE Hotline: Call our hotlines / experts for advice. (Coming soon: the new 'one-number' GYE international hotline - 24/7!)

 

-         The 12-Steps: Study / Work the 12-Steps. Learn the secrets behind this world-renowned program that has helped millions of people around the world break free of all types of addictive behaviors. (See tool #14 in the GYE Handbook).

 

-         12-Step Phone Conferences: Join GYE's multiple 12-Step phone conferences throughout the week. Work the powerful 12-Step program along with another group of people in your situation, with guidance from an experienced moderator. GYE has phone conferences almost every day of the week - morning, noon and night!

 

-         A Sponsor: Get a sponsor through GYE's partner/sponsor system. A sponsor is someone clean for over 90 days, who can guide you and share what works for him.

 

-         Phone Partner: Get a partner to be in touch with by phone as often as possible (through GYE's partner/sponsor system).

 

-         Build a Personal Phone Group: Have a group of friends to call when feeling weak. PM friends on the forum and ask them for their telephone numbers, or join Duvid Chaim's phone group to get access to his phone-roster (currently with over 50 people).

 

-         The GYE Phone community: Join the 'GYE Phone community' (coming soon) and get access to hundreds of numbers of people like you who want a community to reach out to.

 


Level 7. I've tried everything in levels 1-6 and I still can't stay stopped.

 

Suggestions:

 

'Live' Support - Reach out to others face-to-face:

 

-         Therapy: See GYE's therapist referral pages to find a therapist / psychologist who is trained in addictions. Open up fully to another human being, face to face. Discover the root causes. Learn cognitive methods to beat addictive thinking and behaviors.

 

-         Live 12-Step SA Groups / GYE Groups: Get the power of live-group support. Find an SA group in your area, or apply to join a live GYE group in your community (coming soon). Let go of the shame and open up to others. Find that you're not alone, at all. Use the power of the group to help you fight this disease, which is often much stronger than we are. Work the steps with the group.

 

-         A Sponsor: Work the 12-Steps with an experienced sponsor. Let go of the need to be "in charge" and listen to another human being. Let your sponsor guide you, and be ready to listen to whatever he tells you. Change from being a 'self-centered' person to a 'G-d centered' person.


 

Level 8. I've tried everything in levels 1-7 and I still can't stay stopped. It seems that inner change is not possible with me!

 

Suggestions:

 

-         Psychiatrist/Medication: A psychiatrist may be able to prescribe medications to help take the "edge" off the underlying symptoms that may be causing the addiction, such as OCD, depression, low self-esteem and other common mental conditions that can be facilitating the addictive behaviors. (See tool #16 of the GYE Handbook).

 

-         Rehab: GYE has a list of rehab options with both inpatient and outpatient care for addictive behaviors. A complete change of environment, professional help and a regimen of intense workshops and therapy may be what it takes to finally break free (See tool #17 of the GYE Handbook).
 

-     Last Resort: For those who are in danger of harming others, there are chemical castration methods that are safe, have few side-effects and are not permanent. (See tool #18 of the GYE Handbook).


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If you are undecided on which way to turn , which truck to follow , remember that Hashem knows what is best for you & He can guide you in every decision. All you need to do is ask Hashem for His input.
Hashem can show you He is with you every step you take.
He lights our way as the Chanuka lights remind us.
Now may be a good time for a gem of Torah study.
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Monday, December 6, 2010

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Hi Esther. I saw that Gitty e-mails you so I figured I will also. Let me know how many and what kind of e-mails you like. Inspirational, about Israel, politics, jokes. My mechutan sends me a lot. He is retired and after he learns for some hours he must have a lot of time on his hands. Can you accept videos? Even on you tube? Have a friliggen chanuka. Shie Hersh.

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Subject: GOD'S ACCURACY

Fascinating, I've never given most of this a thought!!!!
God's accuracy may be observed in the hatching of eggs.
For example:
-the eggs of the potato bug hatch in 7 days;
-those of the canary in 14 days;
-those of the barnyard hen in 21 days;
-The eggs of ducks and geese hatch in 28 days;
-those of the mallard in 35 days;
-The eggs of the parrot and the ostrich hatch in 42 days.
(Notice, they are all divisible by seven, the number of days in a week!)


God's wisdom is seen in the making of an elephant... The four legs of this great beast all bend forward in the same direction. No other quadruped is so made. God planned that this animal would have a huge body, too large to live on two legs... For this reason He gave it four fulcrums so that it can rise from the ground easily.


The horse rises from the ground on its two front legs first. A cow rises from the ground with its two hind legs first. How wise the Lord is in all His works of creation!


God's wisdom is revealed in His arrangement of sections and segments, as well as in the number of grains.


-Each watermelon has an even number of stripes on the rind.
-Each orange has an even number of segments.
-Each ear of corn has an even number of rows.
-Each stalk of wheat has an even number of grains.
-Every bunch of bananas has on its lowest row an even number of bananas, and each row decreases by one, so that one row has an even number and the next row an odd number.


-The waves of the sea roll in on shore twenty-six to the minute in all kinds of weather


All grains are found in even numbers on the stalks, and the Lord specified thirty fold, sixty fold, and a hundred fold - all even numbers.


God has caused the flowers to blossom at certain specified times during the day, so that Linnaeus, the great botanist, once said that if he had a conservatory containing the right kind of soil, moisture and temperature, he could tell the time of day or night by the flowers that were open and those that were closed!


The lives of each of you may be ordered by the Lord in a beautiful way for His glory, if you will only entrust Him with your life. If you try to regulate your own life, it will only be a mess and a failure. Only the One Who made the brain and the heart can successfully guide them to a profitable end.


I HOPE YOU FIND THIS AS FASCINATING AS I DID.....WOW!!!!
May God Bless
You In Ways You Never Even Dreamed

Today!


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<td valign="top" style="font: inherit;">Hi Esther. I saw that Gitty e-mails you so I figured I will also. Let me know how many and what kind of e-mails you like. Inspirational, about Israel, politics, jokes. My mechutan sends me a lot. He is retired and after
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<div><font face="Arial Black"><font color="#008250" size="6">Fascinating, &nbsp;I've never given most of this a &nbsp;thought!!!!<br>
God's &nbsp;accuracy may be observed in the hatching of &nbsp;eggs.<br>
For &nbsp;example:<br>
-the &nbsp;eggs of the potato bug hatch in 7 &nbsp;days;<br>
-those &nbsp;of the canary in 14 days;<br>
-those &nbsp;of the barnyard hen in 21 days;<br>
-The &nbsp;eggs of ducks and geese hatch in 28 &nbsp;days;<br>
-those &nbsp;of the mallard in 35 days;<br>
-The &nbsp;eggs of the parrot and the ostrich hatch in 42 &nbsp;days.<br>
(Notice, &nbsp;they are all divisible by seven, the number of days &nbsp;in a week!)<br>
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</span><span style="color: rgb(0, 130, 80); font-size: 24pt;">God's &nbsp;wisdom is seen in the making of an elephant... The &nbsp;four legs of this great beast all bend forward in &nbsp;the same direction. No other quadruped is so made. &nbsp;God planned that this animal would
have a huge body, &nbsp;too large to live on two legs... For this reason He &nbsp;gave it four fulcrums so that it can rise from the &nbsp;ground easily.<br>
</span><span style="color: rgb(0, 130, 80); font-size: 18pt;"><br>
</span><span style="color: black; font-size: 9pt;"><br>
</span><span style="color: rgb(0, 130, 80); font-size: 24pt;">The &nbsp;horse rises from the ground on its two front legs &nbsp;first. A cow rises from the ground with its two hind &nbsp;legs first. How wise the Lord is in all His works of &nbsp;creation!<br>
</span><span style="color: rgb(0, 130, 80); font-size: 18pt;"><br>
</span><span style="color: black; font-size: 9pt;"><br>
</span><span style="color: rgb(0, 130, 80); font-size: 24pt;">God's &nbsp;wisdom is revealed in His arrangement of sections &nbsp;and segments, as well as in the number of &nbsp;grains.<br>
</span><span style="color: rgb(0, 130, 80); font-size: 18pt;"><br>
</span><span style="color: black; font-size: 9pt;"><br>
</span><span style="color: rgb(0, 130, 80); font-size: 24pt;">-Each &nbsp;watermelon has an even number of stripes on the &nbsp;rind.<br>
-Each &nbsp;orange has an even number of &nbsp;segments.<br>
-Each &nbsp;ear of corn has an even number of &nbsp;rows.<br>
-Each &nbsp;stalk of wheat has an even number of &nbsp;grains.<br>
-Every &nbsp;bunch of bananas has on its lowest row an even &nbsp;number of bananas, and each row decreases by one, so &nbsp;that one row has an even number and the next row an &nbsp;odd number.<br>
</span><span style="color: rgb(0, 130, 80); font-size: 18pt;"><br>
</span><span style="color: black; font-size: 9pt;"><br>
</span><span style="color: rgb(0, 130, 80); font-size: 24pt;">-The &nbsp;waves of the sea roll in on shore twenty-six to the &nbsp;minute in all kinds of weather</span>
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</span><span style="color: rgb(0, 130, 80); font-size: 24pt;"><strong>All &nbsp;grains are found in even numbers on the stalks, and &nbsp;the Lord specified thirty fold, sixty fold, and a &nbsp;hundred fold - all even numbers.<br>
</strong></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 130, 80); font-size: 18pt;"><br>
</span><span style="color: black; font-size: 9pt;"><br>
</span><span style="color: rgb(0, 130, 80); font-size: 24pt;"><strong>God &nbsp;has caused the flowers to blossom at certain &nbsp;specified times during the day, so that Linnaeus, &nbsp;the great botanist, once said that if he had a &nbsp;conservatory containing the right kind
of soil, &nbsp;moisture and temperature, he could tell the time of &nbsp;day or night by the flowers that were open and those &nbsp;that were closed!<br>
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</span><span style="color: rgb(0, 130, 80); font-size: 24pt;"><strong>The &nbsp;lives of each of you may be ordered by the Lord in a &nbsp;beautiful way for His glory, if you will only &nbsp;entrust Him with your life. If you try to regulate &nbsp;your own life, it will only be
a mess and a failure. &nbsp;Only the One Who made the brain and the heart can &nbsp;successfully guide them to a profitable &nbsp;end.<br>
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</span><span style="color: rgb(0, 130, 80); font-size: 24pt;"><strong>I &nbsp;HOPE YOU FIND THIS AS FASCINATING AS I &nbsp;DID.....WOW!!!!<br>
May &nbsp;God Bless<br>
You &nbsp;In Ways You Never Even Dreamed </strong></span></p>
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November 28, 2010

An Amazing Story<http://zalmi.blogspot.com/2010/11/amazing-story.html>

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This amazing story was just emailed to me:

During the Holocaust, a large group of Polish women were rounded up to be s=
ent to the gas chambers. As the group gathered their possessions to take wi=
th them into the camp the evil Nazi officers called out to all the villager=
s who were standing by watching, "Anything that these Jews leave behind you=
may take for yourselves, because for sure they will not be coming back to =
collect them!"

Two Polish women who were standing nearby saw a woman towards the back of t=
he group, wearing a large, heavy, expensive coat. Not wanting to wait to se=
e if others got the coat before them, they ran to the woman and knocked her=
to the ground, grabbing her coat and walked away. As the Jewish women were=
being led away, these two Polish women lay down the coat to divide the spo=
ils of what was hiding inside. As they rummaged through the pockets, they d=
iscovered gold jewellery, silver candlesticks and other heirlooms, but stil=
l, as they lifted the coat it seemed heavier than it should be. After furth=
er inspection they found a secret pocket, and hidden inside the coat was a =
little baby girl. Shocked at their discovery, one of the women insisted to =
the other, saying "I don't have any children, and I'm too old to have now. =
You take all the gold and silver and let me take the baby". The deal was ag=
reed and the Polish woman took her new 'daughter' home to her delighted hus=
band . They raised the Jewish girl as their own, treating her very well, bu=
t never told her anything of her history. The girl excelled in her studies =
and became a successful paediatrician, working in the top hospital in Polan=
d.

After some years the girl's 'mother' passed away. A week after, she receive=
d a knock at the door. An old woman invited herself in and said "I want you=
to know that the woman that passed away last week was not your real mother=
..." and she proceeded to tell her the whole story. The girl did not believ=
e her at first but the old woman said to her "When we found you, you were w=
earing a beautiful gold pendant with strange writing on it which must be He=
brew, I am sure that your mother kept the necklace, go and look" and with t=
hat parting advice she left. The girl went into her 'mother's' jewellery bo=
x and found the necklace just as the woman described. She had it extended a=
nd wore it every day, but thought nothing more of her Jewish roots.

Sometime later, she went on holiday abroad and saw two Lubavitch boys. Seiz=
ing the opportunity she told them entire story and showed them the necklace=
. The boys confirmed that a Jewish name was inscribed on the necklace but d=
id not know what to say about her status. They recommended that she send a =
letter to the Lubavitch Rebbe explaining everything. She sent off the lette=
r and received a speedy reply saying that it is clear from the facts that s=
he is a Jewish girl and since she had a special talent, she should use her =
invaluable skills in Israel, a place in desperate need of talented paediatr=
icians.


She took the Rebbe's advice and moved to Israel where she approached a Beis=
Din who declared her Jewish. She was accepted into a hospital to work, and=
she met her husband and raised a family.

Some years later...

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>When there was a terrorist attack at the Sbarro cafe in th=
e centre of Jerusalem in August 2001, this woman was walking nearby with he=
r husband. She told her husband to return home to the kids and she proceede=
d to rush to the scene where she treated the wounded and helped the injured=
to hospital. When she arrived at the hospital she met an elderly man who w=
as in a state of shock. He was searching everywhere for his granddaughter w=
ho had become separated from him. She calmed him down and went with him to =
search amongst all the patients in order to find his granddaughter. Asking =
how she could recognise her, the frantic grandfather gave a rough descripti=
on of a gold pendant necklace that she was wearing. After searching amongst=
the injured, they finally found the granddaughter who was wearing the neck=
lace. At the sight of this necklace, the paediatrician froze. She turned to=
the old man and said "where did you buy this necklace from?" "You can't bu=
y such a necklace" he responded, "I am a goldsmith and I made this necklace=
. Actually I made two identical ones for each of my daughters. This is my g=
randdaughter from one of them, and my other daughter did not survive the wa=
r"

...And this is how the Jewish Polish girl was reunited with her father.

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<div style="border: medium none;"><em><span style="color: blue;">This amazing story was just emailed to me:</span></em><br>
<br>
During the Holocaust, a large group of Polish women were rounded up to be sent to the gas chambers. As the group gathered their possessions to take with them into the camp the evil Nazi officers called out to all the villagers who were standing by watching,
&quot;Anything that these Jews leave behind you may take for yourselves, because for sure they will not be coming back to collect them!&quot;
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<div style="border: medium none;">Two Polish women who were standing nearby saw a woman towards the back of the group, wearing a large, heavy, expensive coat. Not wanting to wait to see if others got the coat before them, they ran to the woman and knocked her
to the ground, grabbing her coat and walked away. As the Jewish women were being led away, these two Polish women lay down the coat to divide the spoils of what was hiding inside. As they rummaged through the pockets, they discovered gold jewellery, silver
candlesticks and other heirlooms, but still, as they lifted the coat it seemed heavier than it should be. After further inspection they found a secret pocket, and hidden inside the coat was a little baby girl. Shocked at their discovery, one of the women insisted
to the other, saying &quot;I don't have any children, and I'm too old to have now. You take all the gold and silver and let me take the baby&quot;. The deal was agreed and the Polish woman took her new 'daughter' home to her delighted husband . They raised the Jewish
girl as their own, treating her very well, but never told her anything of her history. The girl excelled in her studies and became a successful paediatrician, working in the top hospital in Poland.
</div>
<br>
<div style="border: medium none;">After some years the girl's 'mother' passed away. A week after, she received a knock at the door. An old woman invited herself in and said &quot;I want you to know that the woman that passed away last week was not your real mother...&quot;
and she proceeded to tell her the whole story. The girl did not believe her at first but the old woman said to her &quot;When we found you, you were wearing a beautiful gold pendant with strange writing on it which must be Hebrew, I am sure that your mother kept
the necklace, go and look&quot; and with that parting advice she left. The girl went into her 'mother's' jewellery box and found the necklace just as the woman described. She had it extended and wore it every day, but thought nothing more of her Jewish roots.
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</div>
Sometime later, she went on holiday abroad and saw two Lubavitch boys. Seizing the opportunity she told them entire story and showed them the necklace. The boys confirmed that a Jewish name was inscribed on the necklace but did not know what to say about her
status. They recommended that she send a letter to the Lubavitch Rebbe explaining everything. She sent off the letter and received a speedy reply saying that it is clear from the facts that she is a Jewish girl and since she had a special talent, she should
use her invaluable skills in Israel, a place in desperate need of talented paediatricians.
<br>
<div style="border: medium none;"><br>
</div>
<div style="border: medium none;">She took the Rebbe's advice and moved to Israel where she approached a Beis Din who declared her Jewish. She was accepted into a hospital to work, and she met her husband and raised a family.
</div>
<div style="border: medium none;"><br>
</div>
<div style="border: medium none;">Some years later... </div>
<div style="border: medium none;"><br>
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<div style="border: medium none;">
<div style="border: medium none;"><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYxl6On3HpTY-J7LTZPCz2sWgcRrzQ1YjvnWAtPsif-URdkNpIMffjr6koPfmEIv02KcDLi9hTrR5hlaLkKIk6W2_-IxLyr5XkOcHxRC7Q90nVo98OZTG9WnKW_JaWmUchqwD-K-p_iRu8/s1600/sbarro.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYxl6On3HpTY-J7LTZPCz2sWgcRrzQ1YjvnWAtPsif-URdkNpIMffjr6koPfmEIv02KcDLi9hTrR5hlaLkKIk6W2_-IxLyr5XkOcHxRC7Q90nVo98OZTG9WnKW_JaWmUchqwD-K-p_iRu8/s1600/sbarro.jpg" border="0"></a>When
there was a terrorist attack at the Sbarro cafe in the centre of Jerusalem in August 2001, this woman was walking nearby with her husband. She told her husband to return home to the kids and she proceeded to rush to the scene where she treated the wounded
and helped the injured to hospital. When she arrived at the hospital she met an elderly man who was in a state of shock. He was searching everywhere for his granddaughter who had become separated from him. She calmed him down and went with him to search amongst
all the patients in order to find his granddaughter. Asking how she could recognise her, the frantic grandfather gave a rough description of a gold pendant necklace that she was wearing. After searching amongst the injured, they finally found the granddaughter
who was wearing the necklace. At the sight of this necklace, the paediatrician froze. She turned to the old man and said &quot;where did you buy this necklace from?&quot; &quot;You can't buy such a necklace&quot; he responded, &quot;I am a goldsmith and I made this necklace. Actually
I made two identical ones for each of my daughters. This is my granddaughter from one of them, and my other daughter did not survive the war&quot;
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<div style="border: medium none;">...And this is how the Jewish Polish girl was reunited with her father.<br>
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Wow. Happy Chanuka

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From: MILAN <thedane@013.net>
Date: Thu, 02 Dec 2010 09:31:41 +0200
To: yitzhak<yitzhaksa@013.net>; <Soren88@aol.com>; Elly Sorensen<ellysorensen@walla.com>; salli besiakov<ark@besiakov.dk>; sruly rosenberg<y2018r@gmail.com>; <rabbig@sakar.com>; Bolette Pundik<bolettep@lconsulting.dk>; LAZER NUSSENCWEIG<lazern@msn.com>; torben niemann<t.niemann@hotmail.com>; <monseymilan@optonline.net>; Jan Meyer<jmeyer@janmeyerlaw.com>; Meir Marcusohn<meir2u@zahav.net.il>; Leyman, Elaine<leymane@ou.org>; Jeremiah<jgoldberger@sbcglobal.net>; <JNHAPPY@aol.com>; <jbjl@zahav.net.il>; Orit Hizme<oritph@gmail.com>; leo goldberger<leo.goldberger@verizon.net>; gustav goldberger<goldbergu12@msn.com>; Jill G.<jillgwithhat@yahoo.com>; miriam fischer<shaprutmom@yahoo.com>; Alf Fischbein<afischbein@hotmail.com>; brocho erps<rebishner@juno.com>; Sara and David<mindwellness@gmail.com>; <Chaiborag@aol.com>; <Cantoremil@aol.com>; Leah Brooks<lunabrooks@hotmail.com>; gabriel berkovits<gabor1912@hotmail.com>
Subject: Fw: FW:

 
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From: Harold Herbst
Sent: Wednesday, December 01, 2010 2:37 PM
To: Yehuda Herbst; yitz810@gmail.com; dhwbub@aol.com; Zvi Goldberger; Menachem Dalfin; 'ephraim@tjdc.co.uk'
Subject: FW:

 

I hope you appreciate it like I did.

 

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Email: haroldh@bhphoto.com

 

The greatest glory consists not in never falling,

 but in rising every time we fall.

 


From: Leah Herbst
Sent: Wednesday, December 01, 2010 1:33 PM
To: Rachel Cohen; Harold Herbst; Alan Pollack; Itaa722@hotmail.com; Hudie Breuer; Gittyspinner
Subject: FW:

 

 

Wednesday, December 1, 2010

Thank You

One of the greatest lessons of Chanuka is that our daily expressions of gratitude to Hashem & to people He inspires to help us , can change our lives.
We need to learn to be grateful for the things Hashem keeps on providing us with , and then He will also give us some more things that we want !
Now may be a good time for a gem of Torah study.
www.GemsofTorah.com

Tuesday, November 30, 2010

Number 25

Which word is the twenty fifth word of the Torah & how does that connect to Chanuka ?
Now may be a good time for a gem of Torah study.
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Monday, November 29, 2010

Hashem wants Teamwork

One of the examples which shows how Hashem considers teamwork essential - the washbasin in the Bais Hamigdosh was not valid if it did not contain enough water for 4 Kohanim to wash from it.
Now may be a good time for a gem of Torah study.
www.GemsofTorah.com

Sunday, November 28, 2010

How many

The question has been asked , how many Mitzvos can one get for offering a smile to someone ?

One to start with is Avos 1:15
To greet & accept every person with a thoughtful , pleasant , smiling face.
Now may be a good time for a gem of Torah study.
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Friday, November 26, 2010

Roses are gentle

Rashi explains 3 comparisons between Jews and Roses.

They are gentle , easy going & flexible.
They are nice & beautiful &

They are full of good deeds.
That is why we say on Chanuka - Hashem made a miracle for the Jews that are like roses.

Since you give in to get along , I will make some miracle changes to help you out - measure for measure.
You can print this out to reveiw by the table on Shabos.
Now may be a good time for a gem of Torah study.
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Wednesday, November 24, 2010

The Right Way

One is obligated to thank & bless Hashem 100 times every day. !
At least 100.
Now may be a good time for a gem of Torah study.
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Tuesday, November 23, 2010

To the Roses

Why are the Jews referred to as Roses in the song Moaz Tzur ?
You made a miracle for those who are as Roses. !
Now may be a good time for a gem of Torah study.
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Sunday, November 21, 2010

Dream Big

One of the great lessons we learn from Yosef's dreams is to train ourselves to dream big to accomplish great goals of service to Hashem in life.
Our Sages proclaim - Who is wise ?
One who sees ahead !
Now may be a good time for a gem of Torah study.
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Friday, November 19, 2010

How to become Rich Today

Learn Breshis 33:11 -

We need to say -
Hashem has granted me Everything !
As Rashi explains - all of my needs.
As we see in Avos 4:1
Who is wealthy ?
One who rejoices with his portion.

Don't make the error of Eisov who said , I have tons , much more than I need.
Now may be a good time for a gem of Torah study.
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Wednesday, November 17, 2010

Fw: Weekly R' Avigdor Emails

Very useful.

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


From: Yaakov Simon <yaakovsimon@gmail.com>
Date: Wed, 17 Nov 2010 18:41:37 -0500
To: Rabbi Goldberger<rabbig@sakar.com>
Subject: Weekly R' Avigdor Emails

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Running Lessons

From which creature does the Mishna teach that we should learn running lessons ?

From a deer. Avos 5:23

So now we know a famous lesson - why does a deer run across a road ?

To fulfill the will of its Creator !
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Saturday, November 13, 2010

Gift Giving

When Yaakov was about to be attacked by his brother , he prepared himself in 3 ways-

Gift Giving , Prayer & for Battle.
These 3 are parallel to the 3 pillars of the world
Chesed , Avoda & Torah study which is the greatest weapon against the evil inclination.
Now may be a good time for a gem of Torah study.
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Wednesday, November 10, 2010

The Equivalent

The hebrew word for money is Momon. It has the gematriya equivalent to the word - Sulam for ladder.
This teaches us that money can take a person up or down the ladder.
They both equal to 136.
Now may be a good time for a gem of Torah study.
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Tuesday, November 9, 2010

Leah's Lessons

From the names Leah called her children we learn some of the greatest lessons of how to live our lives -

1- Hashem sees everything we do

2- Hashem hears everything we say
3- Always connect with your spouse who is your best physical friend.

4- always Thank Hashem.
Now may be a good time for a gem of Torah study.
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Monday, November 8, 2010

3 Prayers

We learn that the 3 set times for daily prayer were established by the 3 Avos.

This teaches us how fundamental it is to pray at least 3 times a day. How can we accomplish anything without Hashems help. He is in control , we need His help every step of the way.

Now may be a good time for a gem of Torah study.
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Sunday, November 7, 2010

The First Verse

Yaakov left one place to go to another place.

We learn a basic lesson. We have Mitzvos to accomplish here while we are here and then more Mitzvos in the new place. See Rashi.
We need to ask ourselves daily what opportunities for growth do I have here today while I am here. ?
Now may be a good time for a gem of Torah study.
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Wednesday, November 3, 2010

Answer

Peace is the greatest container of all blessings.
Thus we say in the Shma that we Love Hashem who created us & gave us His Torah which guides us to the highest levels of peace & perfection.

Part two is the Mitzva to love people & bring them closer to Torah thus we connect to part one.
Now may be a good time for a gem of Torah study.
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Love , Twice

Why is love metioned twice in Avos 1:12 ?
Love Peace &
Love People ?
Now may be a good time for a gem of Torah study.
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Tuesday, November 2, 2010

More Important

What is more important than saying something ?

Doing

Words are not the main thing , action is. See Avos 1:17.


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Sunday, October 31, 2010

Action

After all is said & done ,
We need to refer back to Avos 1:15 , to realize that we need to
Say less
And
Do MORE.

We can begin today by looking up the Mishna inside & studying it 5 times.

How are the 3 parts of the Mishna linked together ?
Now may be a good time for a gem of Torah study.
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Friday, October 29, 2010

Happiness

Happiness can be experienced a few moments at a time by closing your eyes or leaving them open & spend a few moments thinking & appreciating some of your many blessings.

Based on Avos 4:1.
Now may be a good time for a gem of Torah study.
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Thursday, October 28, 2010

Every Day

Thank Hashem that we get a new chance - every day - to make a first impression from now on.
Now may be a good time for a gem of Torah study.
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Tuesday, October 26, 2010

Purpose of Life

Life is not measured only by the number of breaths we take , but also by the number of thank You s we offer Hashem for each breath. !
Now may be a good time for a gem of Torah study.
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Saturday, October 23, 2010

Developing Love to a Spouse

This message is a response to a number of you who have asked that we address this topic.

See Breishis 24:67

When does it say that Yitzchok loved his wife Rivka

Love is a verb.
The feeling can be develop when you focus & strive to make it happen.
By serving , listening , sacrificing , appreciating ...
It is our responsibility to develop the feeling. It comes through loving actions. It can be regenerated & made to last.
Now may be a good time for a gem of Torah study.
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Friday, October 22, 2010

How to Negotiate

When Avraham tries to save Sedom he pleads what if there are 50 righteous
45 ?
40 ?
30?
20?
10
?
Why didn't Hashem say right away , don't worry there are NO tzadikim there ?
Now may be a good time for a gem of Torah study.
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Thursday, October 21, 2010

Silence

Some say it is like gold
We say - it is priceless
Now may be a good time for a gem of Torah study.
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Tuesday, October 19, 2010

Rain Gifts

The difference between a sunny day & a rainy one is that on a rainy day we are required to focus on the great benefits we gain from the rain.
Now may be a good time for a gem of Torah study.
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Monday, October 18, 2010

The Difference

What is the difference between
Silence is the fence for wisdom

And
A righteous person says little & does a lot ??
Now may be a good time for a gem of Torah study.
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Sunday, October 17, 2010

Better than

What's better than smiling ?

Getting others to smile.

That way your smile will last much longer. :)
Now may be a good time for a gem of Torah study.
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Thursday, October 14, 2010

One Person

Which one person in history is called the pillar of the world by the Rambam ?


Avraham Avinu.
Now may be a good time for a gem of Torah study.
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Tuesday, October 12, 2010

Yes

We can choose to rejoice because Hashem put Roses on bushes that also have thorns
Or we can complain about the thorns.

We can also rejoice more by realizing that the thorns serve to preserve & protect the beautiful roses.
Boruch Hashem.
Now may be a good time for a gem of Torah study.
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Sunday, October 10, 2010

3 Goals

Our 3 greatest goals are
Torah Study
Avoda - Service
& Kindness

Our 3 primary teachers
Avraham , Yitzchok & Yaakov
Now may be a good time for a gem of Torah study.
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Friday, October 8, 2010

Key Factor

What was the key reason that Noach gained Hashems favor ?

Mishlei explains - the humble gain favor
3:34.
Now may be a good time for a gem of Torah study.
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Thursday, October 7, 2010

3 Messages

What lessons was Noach teaching his children & the world by naming them
Sheim
Chom &
Yefes ?

3 great fundamentals for serving Hashem.
1- shom means to be there. To apply oneself wholeheartedly to the mitzva at hand.

2- Chom means to warm up to do it with enthusiasm.

3- & add beauty to show that we care.
Now may be a good time for a gem of Torah study.
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Tuesday, October 5, 2010

Food for Thought

Our Sages say - On the path one is determined to go , Hashem will lead him.

What if someone claims -
Life is not working out the way he wants it to ... ???

He may be lying.
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Monday, October 4, 2010

Finding Favor

How can we be like Noach to find favor in Hashems eyes ?
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Monday, September 27, 2010

Where does

It say that we should be joyous all year round ?


Mishlei 15 : 15


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Wednesday, September 22, 2010

What to Say

You chose us
You loved us

You desire us
You have elevated us above all of the languages
You have sanctified us
You have brought us close
You have called us by Your name

What does all of this mean ?
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Sunday, September 19, 2010

Fw: What Should Our Intention Be?

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From: Gutman Locks <gutman1@013.net>
Date: Sun, 19 Sep 2010 06:37:22 +0200
To: Gutman Locks<gutman1@013.net>
Subject: What Should Our Intention Be?

 

What Should Our Intention Be?

 

    The Holiday of Succos is this week. This holiday has two unique commandments: We are to dwell in a sukkah (a hut), and we are to take the “four species” (the citron [esrog], date palm branch, myrtle, and willow branches).

 

    We take the four species, and our custom is to shake, or wave them in all directions. What should we think about when we do this most unusual mitzvah?  The Rabbis tell us one possible meaning: These four species of plants represent Jews in four stages of service to Hashem, and we are bringing them together from all directions. Nice idea, but is this what are we supposed to be thinking about when we do this mitzvah?

 

     Judging from the very serious looks that I see on the faces of many religious Jews when they perform this mitzvah, I assume that their intention is to serve G-d. And when they serve G-d, they concentrate their minds on the intense seriousness of the moment.

 

     But what does G-d say that we should do when we take these four species? The Torah clearly tells us that we should take these four and “…you shall rejoice before Hashem.…”[i] If you take them and shake them without joy, you did not do the mitzvah as it is commanded. You have to be happy.

 

     We are commanded by the Creator of the Universe to rejoice at this time. Is there any better reason then this to be happy?

 



[i] Leviticus 23:40

Wednesday, September 15, 2010

Choices

A person can choose to be right or to be flexible & forgiving --
& gain Hashems forgiveness & go on to succeed in all areas of life !
Now may be a good time for a gem of Torah study.
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Great Mitzva

On which day do we have a great Mitzva to eat ?

See Shulchan Aruch Orach Chaim 604. & see the first Mishna Berura.

Its the day before Yom Kipur.


[ We can keep in mind the word Great
Has EAT in it. ]
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Monday, September 13, 2010

3 Stages of Teshuva

How do we divide the process of Repentance into 3 stages in our daily prayers ?

We ask Hashem to bring us back to His Torah
Than to His Avoda & than
To complete Teshuva.

How do we accomplish these great goals ?
Now may be a good time for a gem of Torah study.
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Sunday, September 12, 2010

The Definition

Of Teshuva - repentance is
The retroactive free-will decision to change ones past. Rav A. Miller
Now may be a good time for a gem of Torah study.
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Tuesday, September 7, 2010

Fw: A New Year Prayer

Same to all

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From: MILAN <thedane@013.net>
Date: Tue, 07 Sep 2010 11:26:52 +0200
To: <Soren88@aol.com>; salli besiakov<ark@besiakov.dk>; <rabbig@sakar.com>; Jonni Niemann<jonni_n@hotmail.com>; torben niemann<t.niemann@hotmail.com>; Meir Marcusohn<meir2u@zahav.net.il>; Mail<bb@scanasset.com>; Leyman, Elaine<leymane@ou.org>; Scott Lawrence<sclisrael@gmail.com>; Orit Hizme<oritph@gmail.com>; Annemarie Haagerup<mthaagerup@mosaiske.dk>; Zvi Goldberger<zvig@bhphoto.com>; gustav goldberger<goldbergu12@msn.com>; avigail goldberger<peekaboo98@gmail.com>; Jill G.<jillgwithhat@yahoo.com>; Alf Fischbein<afischbein@hotmail.com>; <Cantoremil@aol.com>; Leah Brooks<lunabrooks@hotmail.com>; gabriel berkovits<gabor1912@hotmail.com>; Agnes<agnes.ruben@vip.cybercity.dk>
Subject: Fw: A New Year Prayer

 
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Tuesday, September 07, 2010 10:05 AM
Subject: A New Year Prayer

A New Year Prayer

 

    Wishing you a wonderful, healthy New Year; May it be a year filled with both spiritual and physical prosperity, a year when you live up to your greatest expectations, make lots of people happy, see your family grow, have all of your needs met, a year when you please G-d so much that He looks down from the Highest Heaven and says, "Bless you, bless you. I am so happy that I created you."

 

May You Be written and sealed for a good and sweet year.

 

 

 

 

Thursday, September 2, 2010

Proper Response

How do we respond to someone who may claim - its difficult to be a Righteous individual ?

We say
Did you see Dvarim 30:14
It is very close to you - at your mouth & heart to fulfill.
Now may be a good time for a gem of Torah study.
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Tuesday, August 31, 2010

Gam Zu Ltovah

This too is for good , means not only every seeming misfortune but also every new day & every new year.
Now may be a good time for a gem of Torah study.
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Sunday, August 29, 2010

Say it & do

Today is a good time to say the last 4 words of Mishna 1:14 of Pirkei Avos.
We suggest you say it 4 times & then apply it to doing the most important task on your agenda.


You can then e mail us that you have accomplished to begin what you are set on doing.
Hashem helps those who begin to help themselves.
Now may be a good time for a gem of Torah study.
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Friday, August 27, 2010

10 Reasons

For Shofar

Rabeinu Saadya Gaon teaches that there are 10 lessons of inspiration that we should focus on when hearing a Shofar blast.
1 - we blow on Rosh Hashana as part of the program to proclaim Hashem as our King.
2- it serves to wake us up to remember our purpose in life.
3- it reminds us of the Shofar blowing at Matan Torah.
4- it reminds us of the messages of all of the Prophets which are also as Shofar wake up calls.
5- reminds us of the noise by the destruction of the Beis Hamigdosh which we pray Hashem should rebuild.
6- reminds us of Akeida where an animal with horns was slaughtered instead of Yitzchak. We learn to be as devoted as the Avos.
7- the sound inspires us to fear Hashem.
8- reminds us of the great day of judgment in the future.
9- pray the great Shofar blast that will usher in the redemption.
10- reminds us of the great wake up of Techiyas Hameisim.
Now may be a good time for a gem of Torah study.
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Fw: Do we have on

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From: Rochel Eisner <penpaperwriting@yahoo.com>
Date: Thu, 26 Aug 2010 07:35:03 -0700 (PDT)
To: <rabbig@sakar.com>
Cc: Moshe Eisner<meisner@sakar.com>
Subject: Re: Do we have on

HI, I'm attaching the booklet.

All the Best,
Rochel Eisner
Creative Director
Chief Copywriter
 
Pen & Paper Writing
(732) 771-7378


--- On Thu, 8/26/10, Rabbi Goldberger <rabbig@sakar.com> wrote:

From: Rabbi Goldberger <rabbig@sakar.com>
Subject: Re: Do we have on
To: "Rochel Eisner" <penpaperwriting@yahoo.com>
Date: Thursday, August 26, 2010, 10:27 AM

Thanks
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From: Rochel Eisner <penpaperwriting@yahoo.com>
Date: Thu, 26 Aug 2010 07:26:16 -0700 (PDT)
To: <rabbig@sakar.com>
Subject: Re: Do we have on

Yes, I'll do it for you today.

All the Best,
Rochel Eisner
Creative Director
Chief Copywriter
 
Pen & Paper Writing
(732) 771-7378


--- On Thu, 8/26/10, Rabbi Goldberger <rabbig@sakar.com> wrote:

From: Rabbi Goldberger <rabbig@sakar.com>
Subject: Re: Do we have on
To: "Rochel Eisner" <penpaperwriting@yahoo.com>
Date: Thursday, August 26, 2010, 10:24 AM

Ok. Did you receive the scan back on new bklt ?
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From: Rochel Eisner <penpaperwriting@yahoo.com>
Date: Thu, 26 Aug 2010 07:20:47 -0700 (PDT)
To: <rabbig@sakar.com>
Subject: Re: Do we have on

No, I don't see that file on the list.

All the Best,
Rochel Eisner
Creative Director
Chief Copywriter
 
Pen & Paper Writing
(732) 771-7378


--- On Wed, 8/25/10, Rabbi Goldberger <rabbig@sakar.com> wrote:

From: Rabbi Goldberger <rabbig@sakar.com>
Subject: Do we have on
To: "Rochel Eisner" <penpaperwriting@yahoo.com>
Date: Wednesday, August 25, 2010, 3:32 PM

File a sheet on the
10 reasons for blowing Shofar ?
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Thursday, August 26, 2010

Star Lessons

What did Hashem position the stars so high up in the sky ?

To teach us that we should always strive for great goals which bring us closer to our Father in Heaven.
Now may be a good time for a gem of Torah study.
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Monday, August 23, 2010

The First

Our Sages say - In the merit of Bikurim which are called the first fruits , Hashem created the world.

Why is this so significant ?

The word for rishon , first is the same as rosh , the head.
We need to focus on what is most important in life - to recognize and thank Hashem for everything. He is the creator of all & the One who maintains all.
Now may be a good time for a gem of Torah study.
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Sunday, August 22, 2010

6 of 613

This week , Parshas Ki Savoh
Contains 6 of the official Taryag Mitzvos.
* to Recite a Statement when bringing Bikurim , first fruits.

* A confession on bringing Maaser.
* Not to eat Maaser Sheini while Tomay
* or while in mourning.

* Only buy food & drink with Maaser sheini money.
---
Thus we have 5 regarding Bikurim & maaser.
And one more - To emulate the ways of Hashem.
Now may be a good time for a gem of Torah study.
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Tuesday, August 17, 2010

4 forms of Life

The Talmud teaches there are 4 types of people that are considered as dead. These are especially relevant in our preparations for praying for a new year of life.
A poor person
A blind one
A Leper &
Childless.
We need to pray to avoid poverty & health issues , & to pray for healthy & happy children & grandchildren.

We need to also thank Hashem daily for all of the help He has been providing us with on these fronts.
Now may be a good time for a gem of Torah study.
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Wednesday, August 11, 2010

Time to Change

This month we prepare for our annual review.
One of the most important ways to do so is to develop some true gratitude to Hashem for some of the many gifts He keeps providing for us.
We should focus on some of the 100 brochos we say daily & think about them a bit more.
For example , thank Hashem for the next 3 things that you use your fingers in the next few minutes.
Now may be a good time for a gem of Torah study.
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Monday, August 9, 2010

Two Secrets for Raising Children

Tehilim &
Tears
Now may be a good time for a gem of Torah study.
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Thursday, August 5, 2010

Review -21

Shiduch Questions
How smart is he ?

One needs to be careful to ascertain the level of Torah knowledge that is being requested. To Know how to learn , can have numerous interpretations & it depends on many factors.
What about street smarts ?
One must be careful to avoid making it sound like the person is a fool , if he is not that street smart.
What about health issues ?
It may be revealed in an accurate manner. But one may not say the person seems to have a weakness , if that is not an illness.
What about saying old historical issues about either side ?
It is not permitted.
What about if there are pritzus issues ?

One should say.
What if you think one side may not fulfill their monetary commitments ?

*Consider , maybe the other side is planning the same & it is a match.
Thus don't say a thing.

* Don't jump to conclusions. There are people who don't seem to have much , but they have saved for years to put funds aside to support their children studying Torah.

Now may be a good time for a gem of Torah study.
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Wednesday, August 4, 2010

Review - 20

Shiduchim
If there is information of either side following apikores , chas vesholom ,
One needs to reveal such info. If it is not definite , they should be told to check it out.
Even if the shiduch has been completed & this info might break it up , it is still a Mitzva to reveal this.
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Tuesday, August 3, 2010

Review -19

One who hears someone speaking Loshon Hora against others & he anticipates that he will keep on delivering his sinful message to others , it is better to try to intercept the evil by telling those people what may happen. Of course the 7 conditions are required.
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Review - 18

The victim himself may speak to those who might help him with the 7 conditions as follows -

1- He must be sure.
2 - He must check on all the halachic details
3- search for a way to confront & straighten out the issue.
4- it may be sufficient his need to calm his worries.
5- if can accomplish his purpose even by diminishing the crime a bit that would be better.
6- this may change if the perpetrator would refuse to obey Beis Din.
7- be careful not to exaggerate.
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Review - 17

We require 7 conditions before one is permitted to say constructive words -
1- To be sure of the facts

2- to be sure that there is no halachic justification for the seeming injustice.

3- first offer gentle rebuke

4- the intention should be only to help the unfortunate victim , to lessen the suffering of the victim ,
- to get people to avoid evil & improve their ways.
* This can only work if the speaker & the listeners are not guilty of the same sins they are denouncing.

5- there is no alternative to avoid the loshon hora or to delete the name of the perpetrator.
6 - The results will not be more than what Beis Din would decide if the case came to them.
7- don't exaggerate the crime.
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Review -16

Dealing with an Apikores
There is a Mitzva to speak against one who denies the Torah or any portion of the Torah.
If you don't know about this person yourself , but others tell you , you need to be cautious & to warn others to investigate.
If one refuses to listen to Beis Din without a valid excuse , we may also demean him.
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Monday, August 2, 2010

Review -15

Dealing with an outright sinner
One may speak negatively about those who are obviously wicked -

- if you saw the wicked deeds.
- they are definite sins.
- your purpose of speaking is to teach people to stay away until the person improves.
- don't exaggerate.
- speak in public also if possible.
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Review -14

How to think
If one sees an average person doing something wrong -
Judge them favorably
* maybe he didn't realize what he did.
If he is a tzadik type person -
Even if what he did seems more negative , one has to judge him favorably.
***
If there is no excuse -
One should speak to the person privately.

Now may be a good time for a gem of Torah study.
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Review - 13

How to Repent
If someone did listen , even though he did not accept any of it -

He should try to re frame the story to explain it in a positive light.
If that won't work - wait until the speaker leaves & explain it to all of the others.

If he did believe it -
Work on disbelieve it & decide not to transgeress anymore. & confess to Hashem. Also go back to the speaker & change his feelings.
Now may be a good time for a gem of Torah study.
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Review - 12

How to React
If others speak gossip -

1- explain gently & firmly that it is not permitted.

2- if that will make things worse , change the topic
3 - if that fails - leave the scene or use your fingers as ear plugs.

4 - if that's not possible
A - decide not to believe the words ,
B - to be upset with being there

C- sit as a silent stone & better yet with an angry face.
***
Think ahead - avoid such a group
Don't live in such areas or sit near such people.
Now may be a good time for a gem of Torah study.
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Review - 11

Even if the information seems so true , one must be careful not to start believing it.
We need to keep in check , not to believe it , only to be cautious to be on guard.
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Review - 10

One may not even listen to words of Loshon Hora , even if he does not plan to believe the words.
However , one may listen if there is a chance it may bring about some benefit such as to protect oneself or others from trouble.
But he may only listen if the speaker also has constructive intentions or the speaker began talking to others before he came.
Thus if someone begins saying negative about someone , we should ask first - is this relevant for me in the future. ?
If someone complains about others , make sure to get all the details so that you can clarify & rectify the situation properly.
When one is only allowed to be careful , but not to believe the Loshon Hora , one may not act in any way different than to treat that person as a fellow Jew.
For example , if there were poor people who were eligible to receive charity , but now there are rumors that they are a fraud , one must still give them charity until the matter is clarified.
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Review -9

One may not believe gossip even if the speaker seems reliable , or its in print or many seem to say it and even if the person who is being vilified is there & he does not deny it.
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Review - 8

One may not accept gossip about any Jew unless
* it was clarified at Beis Din that the person is completely anti TORAH.
* or the person is an apikores on an informer.
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Sunday, August 1, 2010

Review -7

Don't Believe.
One may not listen to or believe a negative story about others.

If someone tells you that they lost their case at Beis Din who must be corrupt etc. What should you say ?

Say that Beis Din tries to do their best. If you lost , obviously Hashem had it happen for some reason. If you should have won the case , Hashem will surely reimburse your loss some other way.
You are permitted to return to Beis Din & ask for an explanation , but you may not speak Loshon Hora against them.
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How to Repent
If no one accepted his words-
Regret it ,
Confess to Hashem
& accept to refrain.
If the words had some impact
He needs to first ask the person for forgiveness. Or if possible go back & intercept the words by saying , I made an error etc.
We need to always study & review these halachos & learn them with our family & friends.
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Review - 5

One may not say any negative about others even if it is the factual truth., even if the victim dosent mind.

Even if he is only joking & even if he is only speaking to relatives.
Even if he may lose his job for not saying it , it is forbidden.
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Review - 4

One may not say , I can't tell you about so & so , implying that there is what do say.
Don't say , too many praises about someone , which may lead someone to say , but.
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Be Careful
If someone asks you
Who did that ?
Watch out before saying , I didn't do it.

Or if there was a meeting & they decided against someone , you may not say , I was on your side but I was outvoted.
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Review - 2

One may not say -

He said a lie.
He dosent spend his money properly for a Mitzva.
He does not want to study Torah.
He does not like to help others.
He does not give loans.
He does not know much.
He is silly.
He is not a good craftsman.
His merchandise is deficient.
He is weak or not too smart.
He is not too rich.
He is arrogant or hot tempered.
He is only interested in his bottom line.
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Review Notes on Sefer Chofetz Chaim in 26 paragraphs

Preface
There are 35 possible transgressions that one may violate if he keeps on talking without learning the halachic guidelines.

1 - there are 2 types of Loshon Hora - saying negative things about a person , or saying words that may cause harm.
* it depends on the person. For example , to say - he only learns 3 hours a day or he only gives 500 a month to charity.
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Learning from the Best -92.

Who is wise ?
One who learns from all people. Avos 4:1.
Why from all , why not from one good person ?
Even great people may not be perfect. We are human & have many types of challenges.
The way to succeed is to learn the right lessons from many types of people. Take the best lessons from the best & avoid the negative. Focus on what you need to learn with Hashems help.
Even a persons shortcoming can serve as a vital lesson that we are vulnerable & need to strive to overcome the challenges. Every setback can stimulate us & serve as a stepping stone to a greater level of growth.
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