A Victory in the Books
Agudath Israel of America files Lawsuit against Jackson Township over Eruv ban
BROOKLYN COLLEGE SJP PRESIDENT LISTS "JEWS", "WHITE PEOPLE" AS TOP 10 HATES
31 Oct 2017
30 Oct 2017
The tunnel
Message from Rabbi Nir Ben Artzi, shlita, Parashat Lech Lecha, 2 MarCheshvan 5778, 22.10.17
Hamas continues to dig tunnels twenty-four hours a day. Listen attentively Hamas: Soon a patent will be found to destroy the tunnels.
https://absolutetruth613.blogspot.co.il/2017/10/message-from-rabbi-nir-ben-artzi-shlita_26.html
Gaza Terror Tunnel Explosion — What We Know So Far
Hamas continues to dig tunnels twenty-four hours a day. Listen attentively Hamas: Soon a patent will be found to destroy the tunnels.
https://absolutetruth613.blogspot.co.il/2017/10/message-from-rabbi-nir-ben-artzi-shlita_26.html
Gaza Terror Tunnel Explosion — What We Know So Far
On the border
Praying on the Lebanese border, under the eyes of Hezbollah
The Israeli entrepreneur who discovered Shabbat
Jordanian Businessman With Long Record of Antisemitic Outbursts Rewarded With Prestigious UN Post
"V'Hinei Ayil Achar Neechaz B'Svach BiKarrnav" (Vayeira 22:13). After the Malach told Avrohom not to shecht Yitzchok, Avrohom yearned to bring a Korban to Hashem and not let the Mesirus Nefesh elude him. Hashem showed him a ram that was ensnared in the bush, and told him that this will be his Akeida. What does this mean?
The Pninim UParparaos brings B'Shem the Chozeh of Lublin as follows. V'Hinei Ayil Achar, there is another way to earn the schar of the Akeida with similar Mesirus Nefesh. How? Neechaz B'Svach, when a person is entangled with Olam HaZeh, and is caught in the grasp of the Yetzer Hara, and is struggling to free himself. B'Karnav, if he fights hard and frees himself from his desires and inclination, his shine (Keren) will radiate towards Shamayim.
http://revach.net/parshas-hashavua/chasidus/Parshas-Vayeira-Chozeh-of-Lublin-There-Will-Always-Be-Opportunities-For-An-Akeida/4796
The Israeli entrepreneur who discovered Shabbat
Jordanian Businessman With Long Record of Antisemitic Outbursts Rewarded With Prestigious UN Post
"V'Hinei Ayil Achar Neechaz B'Svach BiKarrnav" (Vayeira 22:13). After the Malach told Avrohom not to shecht Yitzchok, Avrohom yearned to bring a Korban to Hashem and not let the Mesirus Nefesh elude him. Hashem showed him a ram that was ensnared in the bush, and told him that this will be his Akeida. What does this mean?
The Pninim UParparaos brings B'Shem the Chozeh of Lublin as follows. V'Hinei Ayil Achar, there is another way to earn the schar of the Akeida with similar Mesirus Nefesh. How? Neechaz B'Svach, when a person is entangled with Olam HaZeh, and is caught in the grasp of the Yetzer Hara, and is struggling to free himself. B'Karnav, if he fights hard and frees himself from his desires and inclination, his shine (Keren) will radiate towards Shamayim.
http://revach.net/parshas-hashavua/chasidus/Parshas-Vayeira-Chozeh-of-Lublin-There-Will-Always-Be-Opportunities-For-An-Akeida/4796
29 Oct 2017
28 Oct 2017
His history
JEWISH ACTOR PAUL RUDD LEARNS ABOUT HIS FAMILY'S DIFFICULT HISTORY
Live From the Great Synagogue
ANCIENT TOMB OF JEWISH PROPHET 'IN DANGER' AMID IRAQ-KURDISH TENSIONS
We are taught that Avrohom was the epitome of Chesed. Yet the stories in the Torah about him are rather few and far between. The highlight is how he ran out to fetch guests on a hot day while he was recovering from his Bris. The Mashgiach Rav Gedalia Eiseman zt"l asks what is so super special about this story. Sure it was a great act of Chesed but wherein lies the greatness? After Avrohom runs out to bring in the three travelers he makes his pitch for them to come to his house to eat and rest. Their response to him is "Vayoimru Kein Taaseh Kaasher Dibarta" (Vayeira 18:5), Yes, you will do as you offered. What did the Malachim mean by this?
Rav Gedalia explains that when we do Chesed we feel very good about ourselves and we often over extend ourselves in an effort to please our beneficiaries. But all this usually comes with one condition, we are the generous giver and they are appreciative recipient. As soon as the recipient begins to demand, the Chesed becomes less appealing to us and we let them know subtly or not so subtly who the boss is.
Not so was Avrohom. He offered the Malachim a little bread and rest. They crudely responded that Avrohom should do as he offered. Yet instead of getting turned off by their response, Avrohom did the opposite. "Vayimaher" he ran to serve them and gave them far more than he promised! That is the epitome of Chesed for Chesed sake and not kindness as a way of making ourselves feel good and mighty to those who need us.
http://www.revach.net/parshas-hashavua/life-lessons/Parshas-Vayeira-Rav-Gedalia-Eiseman-The-Greatness-of-Avrohoms-Chesed/5253
Live From the Great Synagogue
ANCIENT TOMB OF JEWISH PROPHET 'IN DANGER' AMID IRAQ-KURDISH TENSIONS
We are taught that Avrohom was the epitome of Chesed. Yet the stories in the Torah about him are rather few and far between. The highlight is how he ran out to fetch guests on a hot day while he was recovering from his Bris. The Mashgiach Rav Gedalia Eiseman zt"l asks what is so super special about this story. Sure it was a great act of Chesed but wherein lies the greatness? After Avrohom runs out to bring in the three travelers he makes his pitch for them to come to his house to eat and rest. Their response to him is "Vayoimru Kein Taaseh Kaasher Dibarta" (Vayeira 18:5), Yes, you will do as you offered. What did the Malachim mean by this?
Rav Gedalia explains that when we do Chesed we feel very good about ourselves and we often over extend ourselves in an effort to please our beneficiaries. But all this usually comes with one condition, we are the generous giver and they are appreciative recipient. As soon as the recipient begins to demand, the Chesed becomes less appealing to us and we let them know subtly or not so subtly who the boss is.
Not so was Avrohom. He offered the Malachim a little bread and rest. They crudely responded that Avrohom should do as he offered. Yet instead of getting turned off by their response, Avrohom did the opposite. "Vayimaher" he ran to serve them and gave them far more than he promised! That is the epitome of Chesed for Chesed sake and not kindness as a way of making ourselves feel good and mighty to those who need us.
http://www.revach.net/parshas-hashavua/life-lessons/Parshas-Vayeira-Rav-Gedalia-Eiseman-The-Greatness-of-Avrohoms-Chesed/5253
27 Oct 2017
The harder test
Lech-Lecha #1 or Lech-Lecha #2 – Which is the harder test?
Parashat Lech Lecha: The Influence of a Sadik
Georgia election server wiped clean after suit filed
AMERICAN SERVICEMEN ‘Sing God Bless America’ At World Series Game…The Left Goes Ballistic
IRS Apologizes for Targeting Conservative Groups - Michelle Malkin points readers to an article titled Obama: 'Not even a smidgen of corruption' in IRS scandal
Parashat Lech Lecha: The Influence of a Sadik
Georgia election server wiped clean after suit filed
AMERICAN SERVICEMEN ‘Sing God Bless America’ At World Series Game…The Left Goes Ballistic
IRS Apologizes for Targeting Conservative Groups - Michelle Malkin points readers to an article titled Obama: 'Not even a smidgen of corruption' in IRS scandal
26 Oct 2017
25 Oct 2017
Tales
Timely Tales: Counting the Stars
Escape from Mir: Alternate Hashgachah
"הגר"ג אדלשטיין: "לדבר עם הילדים על גיהנום, גן עדן ואמונה
Clinton campaign, DNC helped fund anti-Trump dossier
Mark Levin slams the MSM hacks ignoring Clinton collusion
THOUSANDS OF JEWISH DOCUMENTS LOST DURING THE HOLOCAUST DISCOVERED
The Jewish forgers who outwitted the Nazis
Escape from Mir: Alternate Hashgachah
"הגר"ג אדלשטיין: "לדבר עם הילדים על גיהנום, גן עדן ואמונה
Clinton campaign, DNC helped fund anti-Trump dossier
Mark Levin slams the MSM hacks ignoring Clinton collusion
THOUSANDS OF JEWISH DOCUMENTS LOST DURING THE HOLOCAUST DISCOVERED
The Jewish forgers who outwitted the Nazis
24 Oct 2017
Call Grandma
NEW APP RIDES YOUR JEWISH GUILT, HELPS USERS REMEMBER TO CALL BUBBE
Anti-Semitic fliers with swastika-like symbols were discovered on the campus of Cornell University in upstate New York.
Read more: https://www.timesofisrael.com/fliers-found-at-cornell-read-just-say-no-to-jewish-lies/
Stone shatters window of synagogue in Sweden
Anti-Semitic fliers with swastika-like symbols were discovered on the campus of Cornell University in upstate New York.
Read more: https://www.timesofisrael.com/fliers-found-at-cornell-read-just-say-no-to-jewish-lies/
Stone shatters window of synagogue in Sweden
23 Oct 2017
The formula
Revealed and for sale: Albert Einstein’s formula for happy living
“A quiet and modest life brings more joy than a pursuit of success bound with constant unrest.” Albert Einstein
How Low Has Our Generation Fallen?
Daily Mail Columnist Warns Britain’s Jews Facing Exodus to Israel
“A quiet and modest life brings more joy than a pursuit of success bound with constant unrest.” Albert Einstein
How Low Has Our Generation Fallen?
Daily Mail Columnist Warns Britain’s Jews Facing Exodus to Israel
22 Oct 2017
The Marathon
White Supremacists Encounter ‘Good Deed Marathon’ at University of Florida
Deborah Lipstadt Delivers Frank Memorial Lecture
"Vavorichah Mivarachekah Umikalalechah Ahor"; "And I will bless the ones that bless you and the ones who curse you I will curse" The Meforshim ask, just like the pasuk says, "I will bless the ones that bless you" - stating "I will bless" first, so too should the pasuk end, "I will curse the ones who curse you". Why does the pasuk reverse it by saying, "The ones who curse you I will curse?"
The Kli Yakar answers, "Machshava Tova HaKadosh Baruch Hu Mitzaref Limaaseh, Machshava Raah Ayn HaKadosh Baruch Hu Mitzaref Limaaseh"- Hashem considers a good thought (when one thinks about doing a Mitzvah) as if the person actually did it; but concerning an evil thought, Hashem only punishes when the thought come to fruition and the person commits the sin. That is the pshat in this pasuk. "Vavorichah Mivarachekah" - "And I will bless them even before they bless you. When they just have a thought to bless you I will consider their Machshava as if it was done. But Umikalalechah Ahor" - only after they actually curse you will I curse them, since Hashem only punishes when the thought come to fruition.
Vilna Gaon offers another explanation. He says that the blessing of a rich man is greater than that of a poor man, since the rich man knows what it means to have pleasure. He therefore will give a greater Bracha. On the other hand, a poor man's curse is greater than a rich man since he experienced pain in his life and can give a harsher curse. The Hashem is saying to Avraham, "Vavorichah Mivarachekah" - I will bless them before they bless you, therefore making it a blessing of a rich person who gives a more lavish Bracha. "Umikalalechah Ahor" - I will only curse them after they curse you. This way it won't be a curse of a poor man whose curse is harsh.
http://revach.net/article.php?id=1159&style=print
Deborah Lipstadt Delivers Frank Memorial Lecture
"Vavorichah Mivarachekah Umikalalechah Ahor"; "And I will bless the ones that bless you and the ones who curse you I will curse" The Meforshim ask, just like the pasuk says, "I will bless the ones that bless you" - stating "I will bless" first, so too should the pasuk end, "I will curse the ones who curse you". Why does the pasuk reverse it by saying, "The ones who curse you I will curse?"
The Kli Yakar answers, "Machshava Tova HaKadosh Baruch Hu Mitzaref Limaaseh, Machshava Raah Ayn HaKadosh Baruch Hu Mitzaref Limaaseh"- Hashem considers a good thought (when one thinks about doing a Mitzvah) as if the person actually did it; but concerning an evil thought, Hashem only punishes when the thought come to fruition and the person commits the sin. That is the pshat in this pasuk. "Vavorichah Mivarachekah" - "And I will bless them even before they bless you. When they just have a thought to bless you I will consider their Machshava as if it was done. But Umikalalechah Ahor" - only after they actually curse you will I curse them, since Hashem only punishes when the thought come to fruition.
Vilna Gaon offers another explanation. He says that the blessing of a rich man is greater than that of a poor man, since the rich man knows what it means to have pleasure. He therefore will give a greater Bracha. On the other hand, a poor man's curse is greater than a rich man since he experienced pain in his life and can give a harsher curse. The Hashem is saying to Avraham, "Vavorichah Mivarachekah" - I will bless them before they bless you, therefore making it a blessing of a rich person who gives a more lavish Bracha. "Umikalalechah Ahor" - I will only curse them after they curse you. This way it won't be a curse of a poor man whose curse is harsh.
http://revach.net/article.php?id=1159&style=print
21 Oct 2017
20 Oct 2017
19 Oct 2017
Gratitude
Rav Moshe Elyashiv’s Lesson in Gratitude
Parashat Noah: When the Going Gets Rough
New Jackson Zoning Board Member Abruptly Resigns After Anti-Semitic Comments Surface; Blames on ‘Family Time’
How a 15th-century Hebrew Bible survived the Inquisition unscathed
Parashat Noach: Breakthrough Information How to Achieve Greatness in Avodat Hashem
Parashat Noah: When the Going Gets Rough
New Jackson Zoning Board Member Abruptly Resigns After Anti-Semitic Comments Surface; Blames on ‘Family Time’
How a 15th-century Hebrew Bible survived the Inquisition unscathed
Parashat Noach: Breakthrough Information How to Achieve Greatness in Avodat Hashem
18 Oct 2017
The school assignment
High school assignment had kids simulate Islamic pilgrimage to Mecca
WJC denounces ‘disgraceful and deplorable’ Ukrainian monument honoring anti-Semitic nationalist leader
Arrest made in connection with two Lakewood Shul burglaries
Parshas Noach: Daas Zikeinim - Liars & Losers, A Marriage Made In The Mabul
WJC denounces ‘disgraceful and deplorable’ Ukrainian monument honoring anti-Semitic nationalist leader
Arrest made in connection with two Lakewood Shul burglaries
Parshas Noach: Daas Zikeinim - Liars & Losers, A Marriage Made In The Mabul
17 Oct 2017
Torah, morals and ethics
Lubavitcher Rebbe's letter is a guide for Kotel mixed prayer issue
Watch: Lazer Becomes Bar Mitzvah
Scolding UNESCO, GOP lawmakers introduce resolution on Jewish ties to Jerusalem
A great fanfare is made over the fact that Noach was a tzaddik but could not save his generation from the Mabul. The mefarshim explain that he didn't believe it would happen or that he didn't push them to do tshuva, choosing to perfect himself instead.
The last Sforno at the end of Parshas Bereishis has a different approach, that explains the difficulty of the latter pshat, since he spent 120 years building the teiva precisely for the reason that people will see and question him and he can explain the the problem and how to rectify it. The Sforno says that while Noach did spend his time urging people to do tshuva and correct their bad ways, he did not teach them Torah. He did not teach them to go in the way of Hashem.
A person is not complete without Torah. If you only make yourself holy with Torah you can save yourself but will not save others. The Torah is the only foundation you can build on. A chinuch built on a foundation of moral and ethical behavior did not change the people and therefore Noach was accused of only saving himself and not the rest of his generation because he did not teach them Torah.
Similarly, when we raise our children we need to teach them to be moral and ethical, but that is not enough. We must teach them Torah, Emunah, Bitachon. We must teach them to go in the ways of Hashem. That is the way we build a generation that will be light unto the nations and be worthy to bring the Moshiach.
http://revach.net/avodah/chanoch-lnaar/Parshas-Noach-Morals-And-Ethics-Are-Not-Enough/2894
As opposed to the above devar Torah, A growing share of Americans say it’s not necessary to believe in God to be moral. Which side do you stand on?
Watch: Lazer Becomes Bar Mitzvah
Scolding UNESCO, GOP lawmakers introduce resolution on Jewish ties to Jerusalem
A great fanfare is made over the fact that Noach was a tzaddik but could not save his generation from the Mabul. The mefarshim explain that he didn't believe it would happen or that he didn't push them to do tshuva, choosing to perfect himself instead.
The last Sforno at the end of Parshas Bereishis has a different approach, that explains the difficulty of the latter pshat, since he spent 120 years building the teiva precisely for the reason that people will see and question him and he can explain the the problem and how to rectify it. The Sforno says that while Noach did spend his time urging people to do tshuva and correct their bad ways, he did not teach them Torah. He did not teach them to go in the way of Hashem.
A person is not complete without Torah. If you only make yourself holy with Torah you can save yourself but will not save others. The Torah is the only foundation you can build on. A chinuch built on a foundation of moral and ethical behavior did not change the people and therefore Noach was accused of only saving himself and not the rest of his generation because he did not teach them Torah.
Similarly, when we raise our children we need to teach them to be moral and ethical, but that is not enough. We must teach them Torah, Emunah, Bitachon. We must teach them to go in the ways of Hashem. That is the way we build a generation that will be light unto the nations and be worthy to bring the Moshiach.
http://revach.net/avodah/chanoch-lnaar/Parshas-Noach-Morals-And-Ethics-Are-Not-Enough/2894
As opposed to the above devar Torah, A growing share of Americans say it’s not necessary to believe in God to be moral. Which side do you stand on?
16 Oct 2017
15 Oct 2017
14 Oct 2017
11 Oct 2017
Dancing
Dancing On the Verrazano Bridge
Ex-Qatari Minister, Who Wrote Preface to Antisemitic Book, Among Leading Candidates in Election Contest for New UNESCO Chief
Daughter of Hamas Sheikh Tells Her Life Story
The pasuk (2:20) tells us that Adam gave names to all the creatures. Chazal tell us that this was a great Chochma on his part. Rav Yehonoson Eibushitz asks, why was this such a great accomplishment?
He answers that for each animal, Adam linked, with his deep insight, each animal's characteristics to its parallel in the heavenly court. Just like there is an "Ari" and "Shor" in the Merkava, he was able to spot the traits of a lion and ox and understand the connection.
However when it came to his own name, he did not link it to something heavenly. He called himself Adam as in Adama, the lowly earth. This showed Adam's great modesty. He wanted to remind himself of his lowly makeup and always remain humble.
However, says Rav Yehonoson Eibushitz, the name Adam is in fact a very exalted name. Adam is from the word, "Adameh L'Elyon", I am compared to the elevated. A person is created B'Tzelem Elokim and is compared to Hashem Himself, and not just the Merkava. Furthermore he adds, that the comparison to Adama, the earth, is also very distinguished. Just like the earth never disintegrates and remains forever, similarly a person's neshama, his Chelek Elokai MiMa'al is also Nitzchi, eternal.
http://revach.net/parshas-hashavua/quick-vort/Parshas-Bereishis-Rav-Yehonoson-Eibushitz-The-Name-Adam/2881
טיפ וסגולה ליום מוצלח // כ"א בתשרי
Ex-Qatari Minister, Who Wrote Preface to Antisemitic Book, Among Leading Candidates in Election Contest for New UNESCO Chief
Daughter of Hamas Sheikh Tells Her Life Story
The pasuk (2:20) tells us that Adam gave names to all the creatures. Chazal tell us that this was a great Chochma on his part. Rav Yehonoson Eibushitz asks, why was this such a great accomplishment?
He answers that for each animal, Adam linked, with his deep insight, each animal's characteristics to its parallel in the heavenly court. Just like there is an "Ari" and "Shor" in the Merkava, he was able to spot the traits of a lion and ox and understand the connection.
However when it came to his own name, he did not link it to something heavenly. He called himself Adam as in Adama, the lowly earth. This showed Adam's great modesty. He wanted to remind himself of his lowly makeup and always remain humble.
However, says Rav Yehonoson Eibushitz, the name Adam is in fact a very exalted name. Adam is from the word, "Adameh L'Elyon", I am compared to the elevated. A person is created B'Tzelem Elokim and is compared to Hashem Himself, and not just the Merkava. Furthermore he adds, that the comparison to Adama, the earth, is also very distinguished. Just like the earth never disintegrates and remains forever, similarly a person's neshama, his Chelek Elokai MiMa'al is also Nitzchi, eternal.
http://revach.net/parshas-hashavua/quick-vort/Parshas-Bereishis-Rav-Yehonoson-Eibushitz-The-Name-Adam/2881
טיפ וסגולה ליום מוצלח // כ"א בתשרי
10 Oct 2017
9 Oct 2017
8 Oct 2017
Merits
Jared & Ivanka's Sukkos at Chabad
מתחזק החשד: רצח ראובן שמרלינג - פיגוע על רקע לאומני
Terrorist Released in Shalit Prisoner Exchange Gets Life Sentence for Murder
Lakewood’s Yoel Dovid Goldstein Releases “Hinchalto Torah”; Free Download
Belgium Suspends PA Construction Projects After Palestinian School Renamed for Notorious Terrorist
מתחזק החשד: רצח ראובן שמרלינג - פיגוע על רקע לאומני
Terrorist Released in Shalit Prisoner Exchange Gets Life Sentence for Murder
Lakewood’s Yoel Dovid Goldstein Releases “Hinchalto Torah”; Free Download
Belgium Suspends PA Construction Projects After Palestinian School Renamed for Notorious Terrorist
7 Oct 2017
4 Oct 2017
3 Oct 2017
2 Oct 2017
The Sukkah
US Jewry at the crossroads: LIberalism or the Jewish State
What's the Reason for the Sukkah?
Dance Song Yearns for Moshiach
חיזוק יומי עם הרב יצחק פנגר: שני כללים
What's the Reason for the Sukkah?
Dance Song Yearns for Moshiach
חיזוק יומי עם הרב יצחק פנגר: שני כללים
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