For Chanukah, I Went to Prison
בגלל ההחמרה במצב מרן הרב שטיינמן: 'עטרת ישראל' ביטלה את החופשה
Misguided Magical Thinking
Parshas Vayigash: To See Better, Yaakov Covers His Eyes
"האדמו"ר מויז'ניץ: "אל תתעכבו עם השידוך
31 Dec 2016
30 Dec 2016
Parshas Mikeitz/Chanukah
29 Dec 2016
Two Menorahs
Theodore Roosevelt and His Two Menorahs
EU Official: Anti Semitism Exists
The Power of Small Things
Parashat Miketz: The Positive Effects of Positive Thinking
Parashat Miketz: The Road to Everywhere or the Road to Nowhere - Your Choice
Chanukah: The Secret to Our Close Relationship with G-d - Rabbi Aharon Walkin
Obama’s Blind Antipathy Toward Israel Is Not Merely a Political Position
"הרבי מאשלג: "צריכים ניסים שאובמה לא יוכל להרע לנו
EU Official: Anti Semitism Exists
The Power of Small Things
Parashat Miketz: The Positive Effects of Positive Thinking
Parashat Miketz: The Road to Everywhere or the Road to Nowhere - Your Choice
Chanukah: The Secret to Our Close Relationship with G-d - Rabbi Aharon Walkin
Obama’s Blind Antipathy Toward Israel Is Not Merely a Political Position
"הרבי מאשלג: "צריכים ניסים שאובמה לא יוכל להרע לנו
28 Dec 2016
Transcript claims
27 Dec 2016
The spinning dreidel
Defying Odds, Heart Transplant Patient Is Still Alive 30 Years Later
The UN's Version of the Hanukkah Story
Dershowitz 2016 Dershowitz: Obama Will Go Down in History as One of Worst Foreign Policy Presidents Ever
Dershowitz 2012 When I decide who to vote for as President, I ask myself who will be best for America and for the world. An important component of my answer involves my assessment of the candidate’s willingness and ability to protect Israel’s security, since I strongly believe that a strong Israel serves the interests of the United States and of world peace. I am confident that President Obama will keep his promise “always [to] have Israel’s back” in the face of the continuing threats posed by Israel’s enemies.
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/alan-dershowitz/no-buyers-remorse-for-vot_b_1710487.html
The UN's Version of the Hanukkah Story
Dershowitz 2016 Dershowitz: Obama Will Go Down in History as One of Worst Foreign Policy Presidents Ever
Dershowitz 2012 When I decide who to vote for as President, I ask myself who will be best for America and for the world. An important component of my answer involves my assessment of the candidate’s willingness and ability to protect Israel’s security, since I strongly believe that a strong Israel serves the interests of the United States and of world peace. I am confident that President Obama will keep his promise “always [to] have Israel’s back” in the face of the continuing threats posed by Israel’s enemies.
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/alan-dershowitz/no-buyers-remorse-for-vot_b_1710487.html
26 Dec 2016
What it is about
David Keyes, the spokesman for Benjamin Netanyahu, made it clear that they believe Obama colluded with the Palestinians to betray Israel, and he says they have “ironclad” evidence to prove it.
Read more: http://therightscoop.com/ironclad-evidence-obama-colluded-palestinians-u-n-vote-israel-spox/
Jewish students must realize that SJP is about hate — only hate
Questions and answers about UN Security Council resolution 2334
Smile for the redemption flash
Anne Frank school in Paris vandalized with anti-Semitic graffiti
This is third hand information so I will just pass along what I heard from someone today who heard that a flight from America to Israel had a stop in France. Those people who wore yarmelcas were subject to extra surveillance and security measures in France such as having their coat and jacket pockets scrutinized. Those wearing hijabs got a free pass.
Read more: http://therightscoop.com/ironclad-evidence-obama-colluded-palestinians-u-n-vote-israel-spox/
Jewish students must realize that SJP is about hate — only hate
Questions and answers about UN Security Council resolution 2334
Smile for the redemption flash
Anne Frank school in Paris vandalized with anti-Semitic graffiti
This is third hand information so I will just pass along what I heard from someone today who heard that a flight from America to Israel had a stop in France. Those people who wore yarmelcas were subject to extra surveillance and security measures in France such as having their coat and jacket pockets scrutinized. Those wearing hijabs got a free pass.
Chanukah lights
The Light of Chanukah
Did Biden pressure Ukraine to vote against Israel?
THIS HUSBAND-AND-WIFE-OWNED STARTUP IS REVOLUTIONIZING THE KOSHER MEAT BUSINESS
After getting a very unfriendly welcome from Yosef, the pasuk says (Mikeitz 42:21), "Vayomru Ish El Achiv Aval Asheimim Anachnu; The brothers said indeed we are guilty as we saw the pain of our brother Yosef, and ignored his pleas."
The Shnayim Mikra brings from the Megaleh Amukos that six consecutive words starting with Ish, begin with the letter Aleph. These six Alephs each represent one millennium of the world's six thousand years of existence. The Torah is telling us that the mistake of selling Yosef will haunt us throughout the entire history.
http://revach.net/parshas-hashavua/chasidus/Parshas-Mikeitz-Megaleh-Amukos-A-Long-Time-To-Suffer/4238
Did Biden pressure Ukraine to vote against Israel?
THIS HUSBAND-AND-WIFE-OWNED STARTUP IS REVOLUTIONIZING THE KOSHER MEAT BUSINESS
After getting a very unfriendly welcome from Yosef, the pasuk says (Mikeitz 42:21), "Vayomru Ish El Achiv Aval Asheimim Anachnu; The brothers said indeed we are guilty as we saw the pain of our brother Yosef, and ignored his pleas."
The Shnayim Mikra brings from the Megaleh Amukos that six consecutive words starting with Ish, begin with the letter Aleph. These six Alephs each represent one millennium of the world's six thousand years of existence. The Torah is telling us that the mistake of selling Yosef will haunt us throughout the entire history.
http://revach.net/parshas-hashavua/chasidus/Parshas-Mikeitz-Megaleh-Amukos-A-Long-Time-To-Suffer/4238
25 Dec 2016
Parshat Mikeitz and Chanukah
The Gaon indicates that there is a relation, a Remez, between Chanuka and the fact that we always read Parshas Mikeitz during Chanuka. At the end of each parsha, the Masora gives the number of Pasukim, but for strangely enough for Mikeitz it also gives the number of words - 2025.
The Vilna Gaon says that it is to teach us if Poti Phera is one word or two. Secondly, 2025 is a Remez to Ner Chanukah. The gemara in Shabbos (21b) say we should light Ner Ish U'Baiso for 8 day. The Gematria of the word Ner is 250 If you multiply that by 8 days, 8 x 250 = 2000. The remaining 25 id for the 25th of Kislev.
http://revach.net/yourrevach/parshashashavua/Parshas-Mikeitz-Vilna-Gaon-The-Connection-Between-Mikeitz-And-Chanuka-Submitted-By-Reb-Avraham-Malthete-Paris/3184
Halachically Speaking: Al Hanissim on Chanukah
Four Chanukah Halachos
14-Year-Old Arrested for Knifepoint Muggings
The Vilna Gaon says that it is to teach us if Poti Phera is one word or two. Secondly, 2025 is a Remez to Ner Chanukah. The gemara in Shabbos (21b) say we should light Ner Ish U'Baiso for 8 day. The Gematria of the word Ner is 250 If you multiply that by 8 days, 8 x 250 = 2000. The remaining 25 id for the 25th of Kislev.
http://revach.net/yourrevach/parshashashavua/Parshas-Mikeitz-Vilna-Gaon-The-Connection-Between-Mikeitz-And-Chanuka-Submitted-By-Reb-Avraham-Malthete-Paris/3184
Halachically Speaking: Al Hanissim on Chanukah
Four Chanukah Halachos
14-Year-Old Arrested for Knifepoint Muggings
24 Dec 2016
The resolution
Eight possible Trump responses to the UN Israel vote
AIPAC is deeply disturbed by the failure of the Obama Administration to exercise its veto to prevent a destructive, one-sided, anti-Israel resolution from being enacted by the United Nations Security Council (UNSC). In the past, this administration and past administrations have rejected this type of biased resolution since it undermines prospects for peace.
Continue reading: http://www.aipac.org/learn/resources/aipac-publications/publication?pubpath=PolicyPolitics/Press/AIPAC%20Statements/2016/12/AIPAC%20Statement%20on%20US%20Abstention%20from%20UNSC%20Resolution%20Vote
J Street welcomes the decision today by the Obama administration to abstain from voting on a United Nations Security Council resolution, which reaffirms the need for a two-state solution and calls for a halt to actions by both sides that serve to undermine the prospects for peace.
Read more: http://jstreet.org/press-releases/j-street-welcomes-us-abstention-unsc-resolution/#.WF6WExt97IU
AIPAC is deeply disturbed by the failure of the Obama Administration to exercise its veto to prevent a destructive, one-sided, anti-Israel resolution from being enacted by the United Nations Security Council (UNSC). In the past, this administration and past administrations have rejected this type of biased resolution since it undermines prospects for peace.
Continue reading: http://www.aipac.org/learn/resources/aipac-publications/publication?pubpath=PolicyPolitics/Press/AIPAC%20Statements/2016/12/AIPAC%20Statement%20on%20US%20Abstention%20from%20UNSC%20Resolution%20Vote
J Street welcomes the decision today by the Obama administration to abstain from voting on a United Nations Security Council resolution, which reaffirms the need for a two-state solution and calls for a halt to actions by both sides that serve to undermine the prospects for peace.
Read more: http://jstreet.org/press-releases/j-street-welcomes-us-abstention-unsc-resolution/#.WF6WExt97IU
23 Dec 2016
22 Dec 2016
Not abroad
Rav Chaim Kanievsky’s Miracle? “Go to Tzefas, Not Abroad”
Trump’s Father Helped Flatbush Cheder
Journalist Said is concerned about one thing at yesterday's State Department Briefing.
So a young Palestinian girl – 15-year-old Ahed Tamimi – was slated to be part of the No Child Behind Bars Living Resistance speaking tour that begins on the 15th and she was denied a visa. Is that –because the Israelis have expressed, like, displeasure with someone like her touring the United States and speaking about the occupation – she’s from Hebron. Could that be the reason? Could it be that Israel has requested that such a person should not be issued a visa? (Laughter.)
http://www.state.gov/r/pa/prs/dpb/2016/12/265915.htm
UK Media Watch writes about the young Palestinian girl over here.
Ambassador Danon tweets, "The proposed resolution at the @UN Security Council is the peak of hypocrisy. It will do nothing to promote a diplomatic process and will only reward the Palestinian policy of incitement and terror. It is absurd that at a time when thousands are being massacred in Syria, the Security Council is devoting time and energy to convene and discuss condemning the only true democracy in the Middle East. We expect our greatest ally not to allow this one-sided and anti-Israel resolution to be adopted by the Council."
https://twitter.com/dannydanon/status/811768945137123329
Trump’s Father Helped Flatbush Cheder
Journalist Said is concerned about one thing at yesterday's State Department Briefing.
So a young Palestinian girl – 15-year-old Ahed Tamimi – was slated to be part of the No Child Behind Bars Living Resistance speaking tour that begins on the 15th and she was denied a visa. Is that –because the Israelis have expressed, like, displeasure with someone like her touring the United States and speaking about the occupation – she’s from Hebron. Could that be the reason? Could it be that Israel has requested that such a person should not be issued a visa? (Laughter.)
http://www.state.gov/r/pa/prs/dpb/2016/12/265915.htm
UK Media Watch writes about the young Palestinian girl over here.
Ambassador Danon tweets, "The proposed resolution at the @UN Security Council is the peak of hypocrisy. It will do nothing to promote a diplomatic process and will only reward the Palestinian policy of incitement and terror. It is absurd that at a time when thousands are being massacred in Syria, the Security Council is devoting time and energy to convene and discuss condemning the only true democracy in the Middle East. We expect our greatest ally not to allow this one-sided and anti-Israel resolution to be adopted by the Council."
https://twitter.com/dannydanon/status/811768945137123329
21 Dec 2016
20 Dec 2016
Rededication
57 Years Later, Even the Library Had Stopped Counting the Fines
Morocco’s king attends rededication of Casablanca synagogue and Jewish museum
Morocco’s king attends rededication of Casablanca synagogue and Jewish museum
Bronze coin discovery
Britain Starting to Punish Anti-Semitism
Bronze coin dating to Maccabean revolt in Hanukkah story unearthed in Jerusalem
French chief rabbi offers condolences after deadly Berlin Christmas attack
VIDEO & PHOTOS: A Kumzitz at the NJ State House – Misameach celebrates with Senators, Assemblymen at the State Capitol
Bronze coin dating to Maccabean revolt in Hanukkah story unearthed in Jerusalem
French chief rabbi offers condolences after deadly Berlin Christmas attack
VIDEO & PHOTOS: A Kumzitz at the NJ State House – Misameach celebrates with Senators, Assemblymen at the State Capitol
19 Dec 2016
18 Dec 2016
Unflinching impartiality
A letter published by the New York Times after the 2016 election included the following words.
As we reflect on the momentous result, and the months of reporting and polling that preceded it, we aim to rededicate ourselves to the fundamental mission of Times journalism. That is to report America and the world honestly, without fear or favor, striving always to understand and reflect all political perspectives and life experiences in the stories that we bring to you. It is also to hold power to account, impartially and unflinchingly.
http://www.nytimes.com/2016/11/13/us/elections/to-our-readers-from-the-publisher-and-executive-editor.html
Four articles in the NYT against David Friedman in one day - Wow! I suppose this is an example of unflinching impartiality.
Keith Ellison Lies to CNN About Anti-Israel Remarks
What in The World Did Keith Ellison Just Try to Say to Prove He is Not Anti-Semitic?
As we reflect on the momentous result, and the months of reporting and polling that preceded it, we aim to rededicate ourselves to the fundamental mission of Times journalism. That is to report America and the world honestly, without fear or favor, striving always to understand and reflect all political perspectives and life experiences in the stories that we bring to you. It is also to hold power to account, impartially and unflinchingly.
http://www.nytimes.com/2016/11/13/us/elections/to-our-readers-from-the-publisher-and-executive-editor.html
Four articles in the NYT against David Friedman in one day - Wow! I suppose this is an example of unflinching impartiality.
Keith Ellison Lies to CNN About Anti-Israel Remarks
What in The World Did Keith Ellison Just Try to Say to Prove He is Not Anti-Semitic?
17 Dec 2016
Friedman times two
Thomas Friedman Bemoans Moving US Embassy to Jerusalem: ‘Madness,’ ‘The Full Employment for Iran Act’
Astonishing Reply From the Rebbe
Jewish author Ezra Jack Keats honored in new children’s book
The simple story of the Dreidel or Sivivon is that it was a decoy used by the little children learning the Aleph Bais in case the Yivanim caught them. The Bnei Yisaschar brings some deep remazim regarding the dreidel.
Emuna daily lesson
Jewish Education programs
Chapecoense defender says he was persuaded to swap seats before crash
“Cadu Gaucho asked me to sit further forward and let the journalists sit together at the back,” Ruschel said. “I didn’t want to but then I saw Jackson Follman and he insisted I sit beside him. Only God can explain why I survived the accident. He grabbed me and gave me a second chance.” https://www.theguardian.com/football/2016/dec/17/chapecoense-brazil-alan-ruschel-plane
The four sides of the dreidel have the letters, Nun, Gimel, Shin, Hey. These stand for the four forces in a person. Nefesh or spirit-Nun, Guf or physicality-Gimel, Sechel or intellect-Shin, and a higher spirit combining the other three, HaKol-Hey. The four nations of Bavel, Yavan, Rome, and Madai each opposed a specific one of these forces. Moshiach, whose gematria is 358 the same as Nun, Gimel, Shin, Hey, will annul these forces forever. Then Hashem's reign will be accepted by all. Hashem Melech, Hashem Malach, Hashem Yimloch L'Olam Va'ed also equals 358 like our dreidel and Moshiach.
The dreidel spins on its point. All these nations on each side of the dreidel all focus on Bnei Yisroel. The four side gradually decrease and disappear into this point, as the four nations will disappear and become batel to Am Yisroel.
http://revach.net/moadim/chanukah/Chanukah-Some-Hidden-Secrets-Of-The-Dreidel/3164
Astonishing Reply From the Rebbe
Jewish author Ezra Jack Keats honored in new children’s book
The simple story of the Dreidel or Sivivon is that it was a decoy used by the little children learning the Aleph Bais in case the Yivanim caught them. The Bnei Yisaschar brings some deep remazim regarding the dreidel.
Emuna daily lesson
Jewish Education programs
Chapecoense defender says he was persuaded to swap seats before crash
“Cadu Gaucho asked me to sit further forward and let the journalists sit together at the back,” Ruschel said. “I didn’t want to but then I saw Jackson Follman and he insisted I sit beside him. Only God can explain why I survived the accident. He grabbed me and gave me a second chance.” https://www.theguardian.com/football/2016/dec/17/chapecoense-brazil-alan-ruschel-plane
The four sides of the dreidel have the letters, Nun, Gimel, Shin, Hey. These stand for the four forces in a person. Nefesh or spirit-Nun, Guf or physicality-Gimel, Sechel or intellect-Shin, and a higher spirit combining the other three, HaKol-Hey. The four nations of Bavel, Yavan, Rome, and Madai each opposed a specific one of these forces. Moshiach, whose gematria is 358 the same as Nun, Gimel, Shin, Hey, will annul these forces forever. Then Hashem's reign will be accepted by all. Hashem Melech, Hashem Malach, Hashem Yimloch L'Olam Va'ed also equals 358 like our dreidel and Moshiach.
The dreidel spins on its point. All these nations on each side of the dreidel all focus on Bnei Yisroel. The four side gradually decrease and disappear into this point, as the four nations will disappear and become batel to Am Yisroel.
http://revach.net/moadim/chanukah/Chanukah-Some-Hidden-Secrets-Of-The-Dreidel/3164
16 Dec 2016
15 Dec 2016
A daughter's dream
Chadrei Charedim has an article about a nonagenarian, Rabbi Sharaby zt'l, who was niftar a half a year ago. He appeared to his daughter in a dream last week and related to her three things that they are very makpid about in shamayim.
1. Nivul peh - profanity - foul language
2. Saying Amen
3. Ahavat Habriot - Love of mankind
Read more in Hebrew: http://www.bhol.co.il/112407/%D7%94%D7%90%D7%91-%D7%91%D7%90-%D7%91%D7%97%D7%9C%D7%95%D7%9D-%D7%95%D7%97%D7%A9%D7%A3-%D7%A2%D7%9C-%D7%96%D7%94-%D7%9E%D7%A7%D7%A4%D7%99%D7%93%D7%99%D7%9D-%D7%91%D7%A9%D7%9E%D7%99%D7%99%D7%9D.html
Emunah daily lesson
Growing in the Chanukah Season
1. Nivul peh - profanity - foul language
2. Saying Amen
3. Ahavat Habriot - Love of mankind
Read more in Hebrew: http://www.bhol.co.il/112407/%D7%94%D7%90%D7%91-%D7%91%D7%90-%D7%91%D7%97%D7%9C%D7%95%D7%9D-%D7%95%D7%97%D7%A9%D7%A3-%D7%A2%D7%9C-%D7%96%D7%94-%D7%9E%D7%A7%D7%A4%D7%99%D7%93%D7%99%D7%9D-%D7%91%D7%A9%D7%9E%D7%99%D7%99%D7%9D.html
Emunah daily lesson
Growing in the Chanukah Season
Forgive and forget
This morning I received an email with a number of interesting thoughts. Below is one I would like to share with you.
Have faith and have a successful life. One of the basic differences between G-d and humans is, G-d gives, gives and forgives. But the human gets, gets, gets and forgets. Be thankful in life...
Parashat VaYishlah: “Son of Your Maidservant”
Circle Weekly Children’s Magazine Subscription: A Chanukah Gift that lasts all year!
New Tanya Sells Out in 24 Hours
Have faith and have a successful life. One of the basic differences between G-d and humans is, G-d gives, gives and forgives. But the human gets, gets, gets and forgets. Be thankful in life...
Parashat VaYishlah: “Son of Your Maidservant”
Circle Weekly Children’s Magazine Subscription: A Chanukah Gift that lasts all year!
New Tanya Sells Out in 24 Hours
14 Dec 2016
Fully observant
92-Year-Old Nazi Fighter and Her Newfound Jewish Identity
Booth and Eglash: A Pathological Hatred of Israel
"I have lived with Lavan (Im Lavan Garti), and tarried until now" [Bereshis 32:5]. Rashi cites the famous Chazal that the word "Garti" (I lived) has the numerical value of 613 (Taryag), indicating "I lived with the wicked Lavan, but I observed the 613 Commandments - without learning from his evil ways."
Rav Ruderman noted the apparent redundancy in Yaakov's message to his brother, Eisav. If Yaakov had already sent the message "I observed the 613 Commandments," what is added by further stating "and I have not learned from the evil ways of Lavan?" Rav Ruderman Zt"l, taught that the inference to be drawn is that one can observe the 613 commandments and, nevertheless, learn from the ways of a Lavan. Even within the context of a fully observant life-style, a person can wind up looking like a Lavan. Even when an individual's actions are technically permissible, the person may still be acting like a Lavan. A person can live an indulgent life-style -- one that may not technically deviate from the letter of the Law, but one,which is totally foreign from the spirit of the Law.
Therefore, Yaakov clarified: "Not only have I observed the letter of the 613 commandments, I have also not learned from Lavan and have even continued to observe the spirit of those laws."
http://www.thejewisheye.com/rev_pvayishlach.html
Booth and Eglash: A Pathological Hatred of Israel
"I have lived with Lavan (Im Lavan Garti), and tarried until now" [Bereshis 32:5]. Rashi cites the famous Chazal that the word "Garti" (I lived) has the numerical value of 613 (Taryag), indicating "I lived with the wicked Lavan, but I observed the 613 Commandments - without learning from his evil ways."
Rav Ruderman noted the apparent redundancy in Yaakov's message to his brother, Eisav. If Yaakov had already sent the message "I observed the 613 Commandments," what is added by further stating "and I have not learned from the evil ways of Lavan?" Rav Ruderman Zt"l, taught that the inference to be drawn is that one can observe the 613 commandments and, nevertheless, learn from the ways of a Lavan. Even within the context of a fully observant life-style, a person can wind up looking like a Lavan. Even when an individual's actions are technically permissible, the person may still be acting like a Lavan. A person can live an indulgent life-style -- one that may not technically deviate from the letter of the Law, but one,which is totally foreign from the spirit of the Law.
Therefore, Yaakov clarified: "Not only have I observed the letter of the 613 commandments, I have also not learned from Lavan and have even continued to observe the spirit of those laws."
http://www.thejewisheye.com/rev_pvayishlach.html
13 Dec 2016
12 Dec 2016
My cup runs over
A relative recently purchased the book titled Emunah With Love and Chicken Soup and recommended it to me. In fact, she told me that she bought a few copies to give as a Chanukah present to some members of her family. Click here to read an excerpt from the book.
Yaakov davened to Hashem ‘Hatzileini Na MiYad Achi MiYad Eisav"; Save me from my brother from Eisav. The Bais HaLevi asks why does it need to say Achi and Eisav? He answers that the Zohar says when you daven for something you should be as clear as possible in your descriptions. He then asks why does it need to say "MiYad"; from the hands of, twice? Let it just say MiYad Achi Eisav.
He answers that Yaakov felt trapped. The two logical outcomes of meeting Eisav were that Eisav would kill him or the other outcome which was no less frightful for Yaakov was that Eisav would forgive him and they would live together like brothers. As far as Yaakov was concerned Eisav's closeness would cause religious erosion that was as dangerous for Klal Yisroel as physical destruction. He wanted to keep his children as far away from Eisav and his lifestyle as possible. That is why he davened that he should be saved from both being murdered at the hands of "Eisav" as well as "Achi" the brotherly hand that Eisav may want to extend to him.
This says the Bais HaLevi was indicative of the future Galus Edom. During some periods we face destruction from cruel and murderous enemies. At other times we self destruct from the brotherly closeness of our host nations. This freedom ends with assimilation of ideals and lowering our level of Avodas Hashem as well as unfortunately assimilation itself.
http://revach.net/parshas-hashavua/quick-vort/Parshas-Vayishlach-Bais-HaLevi-Eisav-Cant-Beat-Him-Dont-Join-Him/1366
A friend sent me an email this morning with an inspiring message.
HOW A CUP RUNS OVER: On the words of Dovid Hamelech in Tehillim “Kosi Revaya--my cup runs over”--HaRav Avigdor Miler, Z’tl provides the following great insight (in his Sefer Shaarei Orah I, p.96, as brought in Growth Through Tehillim, by Rabbi Zelig Pliskin, Shlita): “A cup can only run over if it becomes full first. If there is a hole in the cup, it will never become full and will never run over. This is a lesson for us to constantly remember the good things that Hashem does for us. Don’t forget them. Then the good things will add up--and the happiness will flow!
Yaakov davened to Hashem ‘Hatzileini Na MiYad Achi MiYad Eisav"; Save me from my brother from Eisav. The Bais HaLevi asks why does it need to say Achi and Eisav? He answers that the Zohar says when you daven for something you should be as clear as possible in your descriptions. He then asks why does it need to say "MiYad"; from the hands of, twice? Let it just say MiYad Achi Eisav.
He answers that Yaakov felt trapped. The two logical outcomes of meeting Eisav were that Eisav would kill him or the other outcome which was no less frightful for Yaakov was that Eisav would forgive him and they would live together like brothers. As far as Yaakov was concerned Eisav's closeness would cause religious erosion that was as dangerous for Klal Yisroel as physical destruction. He wanted to keep his children as far away from Eisav and his lifestyle as possible. That is why he davened that he should be saved from both being murdered at the hands of "Eisav" as well as "Achi" the brotherly hand that Eisav may want to extend to him.
This says the Bais HaLevi was indicative of the future Galus Edom. During some periods we face destruction from cruel and murderous enemies. At other times we self destruct from the brotherly closeness of our host nations. This freedom ends with assimilation of ideals and lowering our level of Avodas Hashem as well as unfortunately assimilation itself.
http://revach.net/parshas-hashavua/quick-vort/Parshas-Vayishlach-Bais-HaLevi-Eisav-Cant-Beat-Him-Dont-Join-Him/1366
A friend sent me an email this morning with an inspiring message.
HOW A CUP RUNS OVER: On the words of Dovid Hamelech in Tehillim “Kosi Revaya--my cup runs over”--HaRav Avigdor Miler, Z’tl provides the following great insight (in his Sefer Shaarei Orah I, p.96, as brought in Growth Through Tehillim, by Rabbi Zelig Pliskin, Shlita): “A cup can only run over if it becomes full first. If there is a hole in the cup, it will never become full and will never run over. This is a lesson for us to constantly remember the good things that Hashem does for us. Don’t forget them. Then the good things will add up--and the happiness will flow!
11 Dec 2016
10 Dec 2016
9 Dec 2016
To and from
Parshas Vayetze: I Can Do Anything
New VIDEO surfaces implicating Rasmea Odeh in deadly supermarket bombing
12 Year Old Girl's Generous Gift
Parshas Vayetze: Stairway to Heaven
Rabbi Shmuel Silber on Parshas Vayetzei – The Journey To and From
Illegal immigrant who had been deported eight times kills multiple people in hit-and-run
New VIDEO surfaces implicating Rasmea Odeh in deadly supermarket bombing
12 Year Old Girl's Generous Gift
Parshas Vayetze: Stairway to Heaven
Rabbi Shmuel Silber on Parshas Vayetzei – The Journey To and From
Illegal immigrant who had been deported eight times kills multiple people in hit-and-run
8 Dec 2016
In the shadow of
Footballer who survived Colombian plane tragedy was reading Bible passage about being safe 'in the shadow of your wings' before crash it emerges as his book is found
...A bookmark had been inserted next to Psalm 63, which talks about being safe in the shadow of God's wings...
Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-4013310/Footballer-survived-Colombian-plane-tragedy-reading-Bible-passage-safe-shadow-wings-crash-emerges-book-found.html#ixzz4SHXAHmxf
NY Sofer Finds Egregious Error in Mezuzah, Possibly Explaining Child’s Strange Behavior
Danish Medical Association Call Bris Milah ‘Ethically Unacceptable’
...A bookmark had been inserted next to Psalm 63, which talks about being safe in the shadow of God's wings...
Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-4013310/Footballer-survived-Colombian-plane-tragedy-reading-Bible-passage-safe-shadow-wings-crash-emerges-book-found.html#ixzz4SHXAHmxf
NY Sofer Finds Egregious Error in Mezuzah, Possibly Explaining Child’s Strange Behavior
Danish Medical Association Call Bris Milah ‘Ethically Unacceptable’
7 Dec 2016
6 Dec 2016
More than I deserve
When Leah had her fourth child she named him Yehudah, saying, "HaPaam Odeh Es Hashem" - "This time I must thank Hashem". Rashi is bothered, why is it specifically by this child that she had to thank Hashem? He explains, Leah knew that Yaakov would have 4 wives and 12 children. According to the calculation, it comes out to 3 children per wife. Therefore, when Leah had her forth child she said, "HaPaam Odeh Es Hashem" - "This time I must thank Hashem" - As Rashi explains, "ShNatalti Yoser MiChelki" - "For I have received more than my portion."
I once heard a pshat, it is for this reason, the Jewish Nation is known by the name "Yehudi". Since every Jew must look at what his lot is in this world and say, "Natalti Yoser MiChelki" - I have received more than my share.... More than I deserve!!
http://www.thejewisheye.com/rev_pvayeitzei.html
Born to Hate Jews
Northwestern Jewish Studies Professor Targeted With Nazi Salute Near Campus
The True Danger To Am Israel
I once heard a pshat, it is for this reason, the Jewish Nation is known by the name "Yehudi". Since every Jew must look at what his lot is in this world and say, "Natalti Yoser MiChelki" - I have received more than my share.... More than I deserve!!
http://www.thejewisheye.com/rev_pvayeitzei.html
Born to Hate Jews
Northwestern Jewish Studies Professor Targeted With Nazi Salute Near Campus
The True Danger To Am Israel
5 Dec 2016
4 Dec 2016
Vesein Tal Umatar
UN Development Program says all of Israel is occupied territory
A People Like No Other
Amid rising anti-Semitism across Europe, two of Western Europe’s liberal democracies are taking starkly different approaches to combating the new security challenges presented to their respective Jewish communities.
Read more: http://www.israelnationalnews.com/News/News.aspx/221199
At Maariv, Sunday, December 4th, in chutz la’aretz, we begin to say Vesein Tal Umatar during Shemonah Esrei in the bracha of Boreich Aleinu. Residents of Eretz Yisroel already began saying Vesein Tal Umatar on the 7th of Cheshvan.
Read more: http://www.localjewishnews.com/2016/12/03/begin-vesein-tal-umatar-sunday-in-maariv/#more-65644
What is the halacha for someone who was in Israel and began saying Vesein Tal Umatar and then went back to chutz la’aretz before December 4th?
A People Like No Other
Amid rising anti-Semitism across Europe, two of Western Europe’s liberal democracies are taking starkly different approaches to combating the new security challenges presented to their respective Jewish communities.
Read more: http://www.israelnationalnews.com/News/News.aspx/221199
At Maariv, Sunday, December 4th, in chutz la’aretz, we begin to say Vesein Tal Umatar during Shemonah Esrei in the bracha of Boreich Aleinu. Residents of Eretz Yisroel already began saying Vesein Tal Umatar on the 7th of Cheshvan.
Read more: http://www.localjewishnews.com/2016/12/03/begin-vesein-tal-umatar-sunday-in-maariv/#more-65644
What is the halacha for someone who was in Israel and began saying Vesein Tal Umatar and then went back to chutz la’aretz before December 4th?
3 Dec 2016
Luz
When Yaakov woke from his dream, he realized he was in a Makom Kadosh, Yerushalayim. He appropriately named the place Bais Kel, the house of Hashem. The pasuk (Vayeitzei 28:19) tells us that the original name was Luz. Rabbeinu Bachaye asks why is this relevant to us?
He answers that the pasuk is hinting to the fact that Yerushalayim was the beginning of creation, and the rest of the world continued from there. Luz, he explains based on the Medrash (Vayikra Rabba 18:1), is the bone in our spine that we will be recreated from during Techiyas HaMeisim. Just like the original wondrous creation started from Luz, so too will the miracle of Techiyas HaMeisim will start from Yerushalayim, for Yerushalayim is the center on Hashem's universe, and the closest connection to Heaven.
http://revach.net/parshas-hashavua/quick-vort/Parshas-Vayeitzei-Rabbeinu-Bachaye-It-All-Starts-From-Luz/5304
Rebbetzin Gita Cohen, ע״ה
Rabbi Norman Lamm and Henry Ford: A Tribute to One of Rabbi Lamm’s Hidden Accomplishments as He Enters his Ninth Decade
The Ellison Tipping Point
Tucker Carlson interviews NY Times Public Editor Liz Spayd over anti-Trump bias
He answers that the pasuk is hinting to the fact that Yerushalayim was the beginning of creation, and the rest of the world continued from there. Luz, he explains based on the Medrash (Vayikra Rabba 18:1), is the bone in our spine that we will be recreated from during Techiyas HaMeisim. Just like the original wondrous creation started from Luz, so too will the miracle of Techiyas HaMeisim will start from Yerushalayim, for Yerushalayim is the center on Hashem's universe, and the closest connection to Heaven.
http://revach.net/parshas-hashavua/quick-vort/Parshas-Vayeitzei-Rabbeinu-Bachaye-It-All-Starts-From-Luz/5304
Rebbetzin Gita Cohen, ע״ה
Rabbi Norman Lamm and Henry Ford: A Tribute to One of Rabbi Lamm’s Hidden Accomplishments as He Enters his Ninth Decade
The Ellison Tipping Point
Tucker Carlson interviews NY Times Public Editor Liz Spayd over anti-Trump bias
2 Dec 2016
Toldos 5777
U.S. Rep. Keith Ellison's 2010 comments about Israeli political influence, first reported Tuesday by the Investigative Project on Terrorism, are "deeply disturbing and disqualifying" to his bid to become head of the Democratic National Committee, the Anti-Defamation League announced in a statement Thursday afternoon.
Read more: http://www.investigativeproject.org/5712/ipt-story-prompts-adl-to-retract-ellison-dnc#
Stolen Dachau 'Work will set you free' gate found: German police
THE REAL ANTI-SEMITISM TO FEAR
UK pledges $17 million to protect Jewish institutions
Torah Wellsprings - Toldos 5777
Parashat Toldot - The Entire Story Of The Jews And The World Around Them Throughout History
Parshas Tol'dos - Express Yourself Before It’s Too Late
Parshas Tol'dos -Avraham’s Chessed (Kindness) vs. Isaac’s Gevurah (Strength)
פרשת עמונה - הרב אבינר
Read more: http://www.investigativeproject.org/5712/ipt-story-prompts-adl-to-retract-ellison-dnc#
Stolen Dachau 'Work will set you free' gate found: German police
THE REAL ANTI-SEMITISM TO FEAR
UK pledges $17 million to protect Jewish institutions
Torah Wellsprings - Toldos 5777
Parashat Toldot - The Entire Story Of The Jews And The World Around Them Throughout History
Parshas Tol'dos - Express Yourself Before It’s Too Late
Parshas Tol'dos -Avraham’s Chessed (Kindness) vs. Isaac’s Gevurah (Strength)
פרשת עמונה - הרב אבינר
1 Dec 2016
The opening prayer
Rabbi Shea Hecht, honored with giving the opening prayer in the US Congress today, met afterwards with Speaker of the U.S. House Paul Ryan, Congressman John Faso and Congressman Chris Gibson.
(I posted the opening prayer below - apologies for the audio quality.)
Palestine - Carter Threatens Chaos For Obama, Trump And US Foreign Policy
"The TorahAnyTimes" Newsletter - Sometimes a message comes across stronger when illustrated with a story.
SHABBOS: THE SOURCE OF BLESSING
(I posted the opening prayer below - apologies for the audio quality.)
Palestine - Carter Threatens Chaos For Obama, Trump And US Foreign Policy
"The TorahAnyTimes" Newsletter - Sometimes a message comes across stronger when illustrated with a story.
SHABBOS: THE SOURCE OF BLESSING
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