What should be the Jewish National Anthem ?
Rabbi A. Miller Z. T. L. Said it should be
Ana avda dekudesha brich hu- I am a servant of the Holy One Blessed is He. This is what Pesach is all about !!
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Saturday, March 31, 2007
Friday, March 30, 2007
Pesach Weather
There is a special Mitzva to think about the spring time weather Pesach time. The Torah points out that Hashem arranged the best travel weather for His beloved nation.
It was not too cold , too hot or rainy. It was just right for a pleasant stroll. Baruch Hashem
Now may be a good time for a gem of Torah study.
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It was not too cold , too hot or rainy. It was just right for a pleasant stroll. Baruch Hashem
Now may be a good time for a gem of Torah study.
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Thursday, March 29, 2007
Daf Special - Moed Katan- Nail Care
18a- there are 3 levels of Nail care :
One who buries them is Righteous
One who burns them is Pious,
One who discards them where a woman may walk is considered wicked !
We have available nail clippers with plastic sleeves to catch the nails. If you want some send us your address.
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One who buries them is Righteous
One who burns them is Pious,
One who discards them where a woman may walk is considered wicked !
We have available nail clippers with plastic sleeves to catch the nails. If you want some send us your address.
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Wednesday, March 28, 2007
Cleaning up
As we clean for Pesach we must focus also on how to clean up different types of messes in all areas of our lives.
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Speak up
Why is Pesach different in that we are taught the more we speak about the Redemption the better ?
Usually we are taught the opposite the less we talk the better ???
Silence is the fence for wisdom !!
Now may be a good time for a gem of Torah study.
Usually we are taught the opposite the less we talk the better ???
Silence is the fence for wisdom !!
Now may be a good time for a gem of Torah study.
Tuesday, March 27, 2007
Pesach in Fours
There are many Fours associated with Pesach:
Four cups of wine
4 types of children
4 questions
4 expressions of Redemption
Why ?
They correspond to
4 who are obligated to THANK.
Four cups of wine
4 types of children
4 questions
4 expressions of Redemption
Why ?
They correspond to
4 who are obligated to THANK.
- one who is released from prison
- one who is healed
-saved from an ocean
- saved from a dessert
All 4 of these are relevant to Pesach thus we use the code of 4 to thank Hashem again & again. Baruch Hashem
Now may be a good time for a gem of Torah study.
Weekly Mitzvah - 31: Rights and Obligations of an Employee
Mitzvos Relating to Our Fellow Man
31: Rights and Obligations of an Employee
"When you go [to work] in the vineyard of your friend, you may eat grapes as you desire, to your fill." (Devarim 23:25)
The Torah gives us guidelines as to when and how to allow workers to snack from the produce thay are processing. The workers, however, are cautioned not to overeat, thus taking unfair advantage of their employer. They may refrain from eating until they get to that which they desire more (Rambam, Hilchos Sechirus 12:11)
The worker may not take food for his wife and children, only for himself (ibid.).
A worker may not work both during the day and at night, for then he will not be fully functioning for his employers. He may not starve himself, for then he will not be able to work energetically (ibid. 13:6).
A worker must be careful not to waste any of his employer's time. Similarly, he must work with all of his energy, as Yaakov Avinu said: "With all of my strength, I served" (Bereishis 31:6). This is why Yaakov became so fabulously wealthy (Rambam, Hilchos Sechirus 13:7).
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31: Rights and Obligations of an Employee
"When you go [to work] in the vineyard of your friend, you may eat grapes as you desire, to your fill." (Devarim 23:25)
The Torah gives us guidelines as to when and how to allow workers to snack from the produce thay are processing. The workers, however, are cautioned not to overeat, thus taking unfair advantage of their employer. They may refrain from eating until they get to that which they desire more (Rambam, Hilchos Sechirus 12:11)
The worker may not take food for his wife and children, only for himself (ibid.).
A worker may not work both during the day and at night, for then he will not be fully functioning for his employers. He may not starve himself, for then he will not be able to work energetically (ibid. 13:6).
A worker must be careful not to waste any of his employer's time. Similarly, he must work with all of his energy, as Yaakov Avinu said: "With all of my strength, I served" (Bereishis 31:6). This is why Yaakov became so fabulously wealthy (Rambam, Hilchos Sechirus 13:7).
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Monday, March 26, 2007
New Site - GemsofTorah.com
For your information, we are now posting copies of all these "Gems" to our new
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In addition to the email, it makes it easy for periodic review and to share
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The difference
Why is this night different ?
There is an answer in the Talmud Moed Katan 17 b
There is a place in Tanach where the Jews are called Kushim ( dark skinned ). The question is why ?
They are like kushim in they are unique in their actions ( they have accepted the Torah. ).
Now may be a good time for a gem of Torah study.
There is an answer in the Talmud Moed Katan 17 b
There is a place in Tanach where the Jews are called Kushim ( dark skinned ). The question is why ?
They are like kushim in they are unique in their actions ( they have accepted the Torah. ).
Now may be a good time for a gem of Torah study.
Sunday, March 25, 2007
Next Sunday
For next sunday
You are welcome to join
Us at a Sugya Shiur in bklyn
At 4502 14 av
At 11 am in yidish
On the Topic of
Tefilin on Chol Hamoed
Now may be a good time for a gem of Torah study.
You are welcome to join
Us at a Sugya Shiur in bklyn
At 4502 14 av
At 11 am in yidish
On the Topic of
Tefilin on Chol Hamoed
Now may be a good time for a gem of Torah study.
Saturday, March 24, 2007
Salt details
Sodium is a poisonous solid; chlorine is a poisonous green gas.
When they are joined together , they are transformed into - salt ! A white essential food. The technical mechanics are they share one electron in the outer orbits of the two original atoms.
The Universe Testifies by Rav A. Miller par. 351.
Now may be a good time for a gem of Torah study.
When they are joined together , they are transformed into - salt ! A white essential food. The technical mechanics are they share one electron in the outer orbits of the two original atoms.
The Universe Testifies by Rav A. Miller par. 351.
Now may be a good time for a gem of Torah study.
Friday, March 23, 2007
Amazing secret of salt
Salt consists of 2 ingredients which by themselves are poison but together they are beneficial & it serves to preserve & enhance the food.
Thus it serves as a symbol of two people waiting for each other thinking are we going to join together in a positive way to perform mitzvos & share Torah or not. We need to learn from Hashems salt to always bring some taam (good flavor ) to the table.
Now may be a good time for a gem of Torah study.
Thus it serves as a symbol of two people waiting for each other thinking are we going to join together in a positive way to perform mitzvos & share Torah or not. We need to learn from Hashems salt to always bring some taam (good flavor ) to the table.
Now may be a good time for a gem of Torah study.
Salt Connection
There is a mitzva to bring salt to the table before a meal ( see Orach Chaim 167 : 5 ).
Why ?
Because eating is considered as a Korban which needs salt.
Tosfos Brochos 40a. Explains that since people may be waiting for each other at the table without Mitzvos we need salt protection. ???
Now may be a good time for a gem of Torah study.
Why ?
Because eating is considered as a Korban which needs salt.
Tosfos Brochos 40a. Explains that since people may be waiting for each other at the table without Mitzvos we need salt protection. ???
Now may be a good time for a gem of Torah study.
Wednesday, March 21, 2007
Pesach
There are 3 issues we must mention to fulfill our obligation :
Pesach - Hashem passed over us to spare us.
Matzo - He rushed us out to redeem us.
Moror - the Egyptians embitered our lives.
How does this third item follow the first two ?
Now may be a good time for a gem of Torah study.
Pesach - Hashem passed over us to spare us.
Matzo - He rushed us out to redeem us.
Moror - the Egyptians embitered our lives.
How does this third item follow the first two ?
Now may be a good time for a gem of Torah study.
Tuesday, March 20, 2007
Fw: Weekly Mitzvah - 30: Safety and Prevention
Now may be a good time for a gem of Torah study.
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Date: Tue, 20 Mar 2007 02:05:12
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Subject: Weekly Mitzvah - 30: Safety and Prevention
Mitzvos Relating to Our Fellow Man
30: Safety and Prevention
Build a fence for your roof... (Devarim 22:8)
It is a mitzvah to put up a sturdy guardrail at least ten tefachim high
(about forty inches) wherever there is a danger of someone falling. One
also may not keep a dangerous animal in his home (Kesubos 41a).
Checking on safety measures regularly is an ongoing fulfillment of this
mitzvah (Sefer HaMitzvos HaKatzar, aseih 75).
The Sefer HaChinuch explains that although everything is in Hashem's
hands, we are obligated by the Torah to live in a healthy and safe way.
One may not act recklessly and risk danger.
The Rambam calls this section of halachah "The Laws of Murder and Guarding
Oneself" because a lack of safety is a form of carelessness which can lead
to murder, chas veshalom. Just as one is forbidden to murder others, one
may not allow dangers that can lead to people suffering. (See our book
Treat Yourself Right [Targum / Feldheim, 2001] on this topic.)
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From: "Rabbi Moshe Goldberger" <RabbiG@torah.org>
Date: Tue, 20 Mar 2007 02:05:12
To:weeklymitzvah@torah.org
Subject: Weekly Mitzvah - 30: Safety and Prevention
Mitzvos Relating to Our Fellow Man
30: Safety and Prevention
Build a fence for your roof... (Devarim 22:8)
It is a mitzvah to put up a sturdy guardrail at least ten tefachim high
(about forty inches) wherever there is a danger of someone falling. One
also may not keep a dangerous animal in his home (Kesubos 41a).
Checking on safety measures regularly is an ongoing fulfillment of this
mitzvah (Sefer HaMitzvos HaKatzar, aseih 75).
The Sefer HaChinuch explains that although everything is in Hashem's
hands, we are obligated by the Torah to live in a healthy and safe way.
One may not act recklessly and risk danger.
The Rambam calls this section of halachah "The Laws of Murder and Guarding
Oneself" because a lack of safety is a form of carelessness which can lead
to murder, chas veshalom. Just as one is forbidden to murder others, one
may not allow dangers that can lead to people suffering. (See our book
Treat Yourself Right [Targum / Feldheim, 2001] on this topic.)
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Monday, March 19, 2007
Hagada preparation
Tuesday is Rosh Chodesh Nissan. Thus we begin to prepare the study of the Hagada.
Why do we include a study of 4 types of people at the beginning of the story ?
We have a mitzva to tell the story to all in a way that will make a most powerful impression. Thus we need to prepare with thoughts of who will be at my seder so that I know what approach to focus on in our words.
Now may be a good time for a gem of Torah study.
Why do we include a study of 4 types of people at the beginning of the story ?
We have a mitzva to tell the story to all in a way that will make a most powerful impression. Thus we need to prepare with thoughts of who will be at my seder so that I know what approach to focus on in our words.
Now may be a good time for a gem of Torah study.
Sunday, March 18, 2007
How to think
The second portion of Rashi on vayikra explains how a person can develop their ability to think.
By taking time to think things over. This is the key to greatness as Rav A. Miller ztl taught.
Now may be a good time for a gem of Torah study.
By taking time to think things over. This is the key to greatness as Rav A. Miller ztl taught.
Now may be a good time for a gem of Torah study.
Friday, March 16, 2007
Timely message
We have to thank Hashem for the snow & ice !
Now may be a good time for a gem of Torah study.
Now may be a good time for a gem of Torah study.
Thursday, March 15, 2007
What to say
What can you tell someone who says I give up. I can't do it. Its impossible.
Say. I know how you feel. Moshe felt the same way when hashem told him to erect the mishkon. See rashi on verse.
Hashem said go through the motions and I will make it happen for you.
Now may be a good time for a gem of Torah study.
Wednesday, March 14, 2007
Answer depends on Thought
The reason saving a life overrides is in order to live to observe many more shabosos.
Thus the intention is to keep shabat & serve Hashem.
But one who desecrates the shabos because he dosent care to honor Hashems day is disrespectful thus his intention is in reverse.
Now may be a good time for a gem of Torah study.
Thus the intention is to keep shabat & serve Hashem.
But one who desecrates the shabos because he dosent care to honor Hashems day is disrespectful thus his intention is in reverse.
Now may be a good time for a gem of Torah study.
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