Jews are minority most targeted by hate crimes in Canada
Antisemitism Panel With Linda Sarsour Et Al Really Was As Bad As You’d Think
Parshas VaYishlach: Rav Ruderman - 613 Mitzvos Doesn't Automatically Make You A Tzaddik
השברים שלי מחזירים אור: הטור האחרון של חני וינרוט ע"ה
30 Nov 2017
29 Nov 2017
28 Nov 2017
27 Nov 2017
Making an impact
Every Human Being Makes an Impact
NYTimes headline on November 25th - In America’s Heartland, the Nazi Sympathizer Next Door
Same article today- different headline - A Voice of Hate in America’s Heartland.
Jerusalem Police Show Compassion After Apprehending Elderly Shoplifter
NYTimes headline on November 25th - In America’s Heartland, the Nazi Sympathizer Next Door
Same article today- different headline - A Voice of Hate in America’s Heartland.
Jerusalem Police Show Compassion After Apprehending Elderly Shoplifter
26 Nov 2017
First the Eirev Rav
Thankful for Liberation From Nazis, French-Jewish Holocaust Survivor Donates $1 Million to Help US Military Veterans
טיפ וסגולה ליום מוצלח // ח' בכסלו
When Yaakov and the Shevatim met Eisav, the pasuk (Vayishlach 33:2) says that first came the Shfachos and their children, then came Le'ah and her children, then came Rochel and Yosef.
The Vilna Gaon says that this is a Remez to the Galus. First come the Eirev Rav who will be our leaders. They are represented by the Shfachos. Then come the well meaning Amei HaAretz represented by Le'ah. The Talmidei Chachom will be the lowest on the totem pole pushed around by all the unworthy people. This we see from V'Es Rochel V'Es Yosef Acharonim".
http://www.revach.net/galus-amp-geula/galus/Parshas-Vayishlach-Vilna-Gaon-In-The-Galus-Of-Eisav-The-Eirev-Rav-Will-Lead/4203
טיפ וסגולה ליום מוצלח // ח' בכסלו
When Yaakov and the Shevatim met Eisav, the pasuk (Vayishlach 33:2) says that first came the Shfachos and their children, then came Le'ah and her children, then came Rochel and Yosef.
The Vilna Gaon says that this is a Remez to the Galus. First come the Eirev Rav who will be our leaders. They are represented by the Shfachos. Then come the well meaning Amei HaAretz represented by Le'ah. The Talmidei Chachom will be the lowest on the totem pole pushed around by all the unworthy people. This we see from V'Es Rochel V'Es Yosef Acharonim".
http://www.revach.net/galus-amp-geula/galus/Parshas-Vayishlach-Vilna-Gaon-In-The-Galus-Of-Eisav-The-Eirev-Rav-Will-Lead/4203
25 Nov 2017
Together
Together We Will a Call to Action at Opening Night of Agudah Convention
?ראש ישיבת פוניבז' מסביר: במה להתחזק לרפואת מרן
Woman wearing Star of David attacked in French supermarket
The Gemara says that a person is allowed to have "Shiminis ShebeShiminis of Gaavah" - 1/8 of an 1/8 (1/64) of arrogance. What is the meaning of this unusual terminology - "an eighth of an eighth"?
The Vilna Gaon explains, the Gemorrah means the 8th pasuk in the 8th parsha. Parshas VaYishlach is the 8th parsha and "Katonti Mikal HaChasadim" is the 8th pasuk. A person's level of haughtiness must be on the level that he is unworthy of anything. - "I have been diminished by all the kindness and all the truth you have done for me." Whatever Hashem does and will do for me is not coming to me. It is a gift from Hashem, "Katonti" - I am unworthy!
Maharsha explains that a person who has more than 1/64th of Gaavah is considered a showoff. An allusion to this is that "Gas" - "Gimmel" Samach" - 63 - means haughty.
http://revach.net/article.php?id=1373
?ראש ישיבת פוניבז' מסביר: במה להתחזק לרפואת מרן
Woman wearing Star of David attacked in French supermarket
The Gemara says that a person is allowed to have "Shiminis ShebeShiminis of Gaavah" - 1/8 of an 1/8 (1/64) of arrogance. What is the meaning of this unusual terminology - "an eighth of an eighth"?
The Vilna Gaon explains, the Gemorrah means the 8th pasuk in the 8th parsha. Parshas VaYishlach is the 8th parsha and "Katonti Mikal HaChasadim" is the 8th pasuk. A person's level of haughtiness must be on the level that he is unworthy of anything. - "I have been diminished by all the kindness and all the truth you have done for me." Whatever Hashem does and will do for me is not coming to me. It is a gift from Hashem, "Katonti" - I am unworthy!
Maharsha explains that a person who has more than 1/64th of Gaavah is considered a showoff. An allusion to this is that "Gas" - "Gimmel" Samach" - 63 - means haughty.
http://revach.net/article.php?id=1373
24 Nov 2017
23 Nov 2017
22 Nov 2017
Empty handed
Jews and Thanksgiving
Rashi (Vayeitzei 29:11) brings Chazal who say that Yaakov cried when he saw Rochel because he came empty handed without gifts. The reason was because Elifaz was commanded by his father Eisav to kill Yaakov, but since Elifaz was a talmid of Yitzchok he reached a compromise where he left Yaakov penniless which is considered like dead.
The Shnayim Mikra brings in the name of the Steipler Gaon that we see an important lesson from here. Yitzchok invested a great deal of time teaching Elifaz the son of Eisav. For what? So that he will only be a Ganav and not a murderer. The lesson is do not give up on those who are destined to lead lives contrary to the Torah. Even if your teaching can at best minimize the aveiros that he will commit it is still worth it!
http://www.revach.net/avodah/chanoch-l039naar/Parshas-Vayeitzei-Steipler-Gaon-When-Your-Whole-Dream-Is-Less-Bad/4810
Rashi (Vayeitzei 29:11) brings Chazal who say that Yaakov cried when he saw Rochel because he came empty handed without gifts. The reason was because Elifaz was commanded by his father Eisav to kill Yaakov, but since Elifaz was a talmid of Yitzchok he reached a compromise where he left Yaakov penniless which is considered like dead.
The Shnayim Mikra brings in the name of the Steipler Gaon that we see an important lesson from here. Yitzchok invested a great deal of time teaching Elifaz the son of Eisav. For what? So that he will only be a Ganav and not a murderer. The lesson is do not give up on those who are destined to lead lives contrary to the Torah. Even if your teaching can at best minimize the aveiros that he will commit it is still worth it!
http://www.revach.net/avodah/chanoch-l039naar/Parshas-Vayeitzei-Steipler-Gaon-When-Your-Whole-Dream-Is-Less-Bad/4810
21 Nov 2017
20 Nov 2017
Subject to debate
19 Nov 2017
18 Nov 2017
Rosh Chodesh Kislev
The Month of Kislev
JUDAISM IS THE STAR AT A BIBLE MUSEUM BUILT BY HOBBY LOBBY
Parshas Vayeitzei: Rabbeinu Bachaye - It All Starts From Luz
Jewish Leaders at Rutgers University Denounce Hiring of Ex-Syrian Diplomat Who Accused Israelis of Trafficking Children’s Organs
Wife of terror victim: Pray for his recovery
Have a good Chodesh.
JUDAISM IS THE STAR AT A BIBLE MUSEUM BUILT BY HOBBY LOBBY
Parshas Vayeitzei: Rabbeinu Bachaye - It All Starts From Luz
Jewish Leaders at Rutgers University Denounce Hiring of Ex-Syrian Diplomat Who Accused Israelis of Trafficking Children’s Organs
Wife of terror victim: Pray for his recovery
Have a good Chodesh.
17 Nov 2017
The real Esav
FRENCH HISTORIAN SEEKS TO REVIVE TOWN'S 'FORGOTTEN JEWS'
פרשת תולדות • הגאון רבי דוד לאו עם וורט על הפרשה
Rabbi Sprecher explains why there is a special Haftarah for Erev Rosh Chodesh which will be read this Shabbos as Rosh Chodesh is on Sunday. Listen here.
Parshas Toldos - Will the Real Esav Please Stand Up
Parsha in Print
I just read about a new off-Broadway play opening tonight.
DIASPORA Takes on Jewish Identity, Opening Tonight Off-Broadway
Is keeping Shabbos not part of Jewish identity?
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR NOVEMBER 17, 2017
The Tower reports on Students for Justice in Palestine over here.
פרשת תולדות • הגאון רבי דוד לאו עם וורט על הפרשה
Rabbi Sprecher explains why there is a special Haftarah for Erev Rosh Chodesh which will be read this Shabbos as Rosh Chodesh is on Sunday. Listen here.
Parshas Toldos - Will the Real Esav Please Stand Up
Parsha in Print
I just read about a new off-Broadway play opening tonight.
DIASPORA Takes on Jewish Identity, Opening Tonight Off-Broadway
Is keeping Shabbos not part of Jewish identity?
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR NOVEMBER 17, 2017
The Tower reports on Students for Justice in Palestine over here.
16 Nov 2017
15 Nov 2017
14 Nov 2017
13 Nov 2017
The restaurant review
New York Times Travel Section Celebrates Convicted Terrorist
Wake Forest Professor Barry Trachtenberg’s Defense of Antisemitic Comparisons Between Israel And Nazi Germany Reflects His Anti-Israel Activism
Syria at UN: There is no Jewish people
Parshas Toldos - Building The Nation and Hashem’s Plan
Parashat Toldot : Eisav's Bizarre Reaction To Yaakov Getting The Brachot - The Rare Chidush of Rav Yisroel Salantar
Wake Forest Professor Barry Trachtenberg’s Defense of Antisemitic Comparisons Between Israel And Nazi Germany Reflects His Anti-Israel Activism
Syria at UN: There is no Jewish people
Parshas Toldos - Building The Nation and Hashem’s Plan
Parashat Toldot : Eisav's Bizarre Reaction To Yaakov Getting The Brachot - The Rare Chidush of Rav Yisroel Salantar
12 Nov 2017
11 Nov 2017
Mitzva 614
McGill student group admits using anti-Semitic propaganda to keep Jewish student off board
אל תפספסו: טיפ וסגולה לשבוע מוצלח // כ"ב בחשון
Authorities investigating Antisemitism incident in Highland Park
UNICEF Pressured to Meet Chabad
Yitzchok tells Eisav (Toldos 27:40), V'Haya Ka'asher Tarid UFarakta Ulo;" although Yaakov will dominate you, when he goes down in his mitzva observance, you will take off his yoke, and you will rule over him.
The Vilna Gaon says that if the Yetzer Hara, who is the Malach of Eisav, would tell a Yehudi to do an aveira, he surely would not listen. What the Yetzer Hara does, is he convince us that this aveira is actually a Mitzva and then we take the bait.
This is seen in the words of the Pasuk, "Ka'asher Tarid". The word Tarid is 614, which is one more than Taryag, the 613 mitzvos. The pasuk tells us that when we listen to the Yetzer Hara/Malach of Eisav, and keep supposed mitzva #614, then Eisav has trapped us, and then he will rule over us.
http://www.revach.net/parshas-hashavua/numbers-amp-letters/Parshas-Toldos-Vilna-Gaon-Eisavs-Bracha-From-Yitzchok-Mitzva-614/3037
אל תפספסו: טיפ וסגולה לשבוע מוצלח // כ"ב בחשון
Authorities investigating Antisemitism incident in Highland Park
UNICEF Pressured to Meet Chabad
Yitzchok tells Eisav (Toldos 27:40), V'Haya Ka'asher Tarid UFarakta Ulo;" although Yaakov will dominate you, when he goes down in his mitzva observance, you will take off his yoke, and you will rule over him.
The Vilna Gaon says that if the Yetzer Hara, who is the Malach of Eisav, would tell a Yehudi to do an aveira, he surely would not listen. What the Yetzer Hara does, is he convince us that this aveira is actually a Mitzva and then we take the bait.
This is seen in the words of the Pasuk, "Ka'asher Tarid". The word Tarid is 614, which is one more than Taryag, the 613 mitzvos. The pasuk tells us that when we listen to the Yetzer Hara/Malach of Eisav, and keep supposed mitzva #614, then Eisav has trapped us, and then he will rule over us.
http://www.revach.net/parshas-hashavua/numbers-amp-letters/Parshas-Toldos-Vilna-Gaon-Eisavs-Bracha-From-Yitzchok-Mitzva-614/3037
10 Nov 2017
The days of Sarah
How often do you think about G-d?
Ben Carson Announces Tragic News To Public
OUR WORLD: HOTOVELY AND THE ICEBERG
A furious stepfather has refused to let his 12-year-old stepdaughter finish her homework after she was asked to write a letter to her family about becoming a Muslim.
Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-5066695/Stepfather-refuses-let-child-complete-homework.html#ixzz4y0XUMYCL
Ben Carson Announces Tragic News To Public
OUR WORLD: HOTOVELY AND THE ICEBERG
A furious stepfather has refused to let his 12-year-old stepdaughter finish her homework after she was asked to write a letter to her family about becoming a Muslim.
Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-5066695/Stepfather-refuses-let-child-complete-homework.html#ixzz4y0XUMYCL
9 Nov 2017
The cancellation and the apology
Ben Shapiro SHOOTS DOWN liberals who criticize ‘thoughts and prayers’ during tragedies
An Iraqi Town Where Muslims, Jews and Christians Coexist, in Theory
David Bedein writes about the barring of "Israel Deputy Foreign Minister Tzipi Hotovely from addressing Princeton Hillel." Read more over here.
The American Jewish BDS movement, and its victims
Princeton Hillel apologizes for cancelling Hotovely speech
Parashat Hayeh-Sarah: The Dangers of Vanity
A Very Interesting Message from Rabbi Nir Ben Artzi, shlita, Parashat Chayei Sarah
An Iraqi Town Where Muslims, Jews and Christians Coexist, in Theory
David Bedein writes about the barring of "Israel Deputy Foreign Minister Tzipi Hotovely from addressing Princeton Hillel." Read more over here.
The American Jewish BDS movement, and its victims
Princeton Hillel apologizes for cancelling Hotovely speech
Parashat Hayeh-Sarah: The Dangers of Vanity
A Very Interesting Message from Rabbi Nir Ben Artzi, shlita, Parashat Chayei Sarah
8 Nov 2017
7 Nov 2017
6 Nov 2017
Equally good
מסר הרב שליט״א ליהודים בארץ ובעולם כולו - פרשת חיי שרה תשע"ח - ט"ז חשון תשע"ח
In the beginning of the Parsha the pasuk says "VaYihiyu Chayei Sara". Then at the end of the very same pasuk, the Torah repeats again the phrase Shnei "Chayei Sara" the years of the life of Sara. Why the repetition?
The Shnayim Mikra brings from a talmid of he Chasam Sofer, that the merash tells us that Avrohom was 48 years old when he completed his search and fully recognized Hashem. Avrohom lived until 175. Chazal tell us that a Ger is like a newborn child. If you deduct 48 years from Avrohom's years, he lived a life as a believer for 127 years. This was he exact number of years that Sara lived.
Therefore the Torah is teaching us by repeating the words "Chayei Sara" that Sara was a believer from her youth. That's why Rashi says about her years, "Kulam Shavin L'Tova" they were all equally good, from the moment she was born until the day she died.
http://www.revach.net/parshas-hashavua/quick-vort/Parshas-Chayei-Sara-Avrohom-And-Sara-Both-Lived-127-Years/2987
In the beginning of the Parsha the pasuk says "VaYihiyu Chayei Sara". Then at the end of the very same pasuk, the Torah repeats again the phrase Shnei "Chayei Sara" the years of the life of Sara. Why the repetition?
The Shnayim Mikra brings from a talmid of he Chasam Sofer, that the merash tells us that Avrohom was 48 years old when he completed his search and fully recognized Hashem. Avrohom lived until 175. Chazal tell us that a Ger is like a newborn child. If you deduct 48 years from Avrohom's years, he lived a life as a believer for 127 years. This was he exact number of years that Sara lived.
Therefore the Torah is teaching us by repeating the words "Chayei Sara" that Sara was a believer from her youth. That's why Rashi says about her years, "Kulam Shavin L'Tova" they were all equally good, from the moment she was born until the day she died.
http://www.revach.net/parshas-hashavua/quick-vort/Parshas-Chayei-Sara-Avrohom-And-Sara-Both-Lived-127-Years/2987
5 Nov 2017
4 Nov 2017
2 bracelets
Belarus town opens synagogue for first time in over a century
הקמפיין המיסיונרי הרחב נמשך במלא העוז
"And it was when the camels finished drinking, Eliezer took a golden nose ring, its weight a Beka, and 2 bracelets on her arms weighing 10 golden Shekel. Rashi tells us, the Beka weight was an allusion to the Shekalim of Klal Yisroel - the half shekel donated by Klal Yisroel for the Beis HaMikdash. The 2 bracelets were an allusion to the 2 Luchos - and the weight of 10 shekel, alluded to the Aseres HaDibros which were written on them.
Why was it necessary at this time for Eliezer to hint to Rivka concerning these future events? The Maharal answers that Eliezer was telling Rivka that the world stands on 3 things - Torah, Avodah and Gemilus Chasadim. I see that you are very accomplished in acts of Gemilas Chesed. However, to be one of the foundations of Klal Yisroel you must also excel in Torah and Avodah. Torah, which was represented by the 2 bracelets weighing 10 shekel - alluding to the Luchos. Avodah, which was represented by the Beka - used to purchase the Korbonos for the Beis HaMikdash.
http://revach.net/parshas-hashavua/quick-vort/Parshas-Chayei-Sarah-Maharal-MiPrague-Eliezer-Teaches-Rivka-There-Is-More-To-Life-Than-Just-Chesed/1233
הקמפיין המיסיונרי הרחב נמשך במלא העוז
"And it was when the camels finished drinking, Eliezer took a golden nose ring, its weight a Beka, and 2 bracelets on her arms weighing 10 golden Shekel. Rashi tells us, the Beka weight was an allusion to the Shekalim of Klal Yisroel - the half shekel donated by Klal Yisroel for the Beis HaMikdash. The 2 bracelets were an allusion to the 2 Luchos - and the weight of 10 shekel, alluded to the Aseres HaDibros which were written on them.
Why was it necessary at this time for Eliezer to hint to Rivka concerning these future events? The Maharal answers that Eliezer was telling Rivka that the world stands on 3 things - Torah, Avodah and Gemilus Chasadim. I see that you are very accomplished in acts of Gemilas Chesed. However, to be one of the foundations of Klal Yisroel you must also excel in Torah and Avodah. Torah, which was represented by the 2 bracelets weighing 10 shekel - alluding to the Luchos. Avodah, which was represented by the Beka - used to purchase the Korbonos for the Beis HaMikdash.
http://revach.net/parshas-hashavua/quick-vort/Parshas-Chayei-Sarah-Maharal-MiPrague-Eliezer-Teaches-Rivka-There-Is-More-To-Life-Than-Just-Chesed/1233
3 Nov 2017
2 Nov 2017
1 Nov 2017
Did he survive?
CIA INVESTIGATED WHETHER HITLER SURVIVED WORLD WAR II AND MOVED TO COLOMBIA
The NYT has no problem categorizing a terror attack as such when it comes to the headline about yesterday's incident.
Manhattan Terror Attack Kills 8 and Injures 11
When it comes to an attack in July in Israel, the same paper reported, "Deadly Violence Erupts in Standoff Over Mosque in Jerusalem Three Israelis were killed in what appeared to be a terrorist attack in a West Bank settlement hours after three Palestinians were killed in clashes with Israeli security forces."
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/07/21/world/middleeast/jerusalem-israel-protests-al-aqsa-mosque.html
Jewish groups question census results showing dramatic population decline
The NYT has no problem categorizing a terror attack as such when it comes to the headline about yesterday's incident.
Manhattan Terror Attack Kills 8 and Injures 11
When it comes to an attack in July in Israel, the same paper reported, "Deadly Violence Erupts in Standoff Over Mosque in Jerusalem Three Israelis were killed in what appeared to be a terrorist attack in a West Bank settlement hours after three Palestinians were killed in clashes with Israeli security forces."
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/07/21/world/middleeast/jerusalem-israel-protests-al-aqsa-mosque.html
Jewish groups question census results showing dramatic population decline
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