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Parashat Mishpatim: A Perfectly Balanced Torah
31 Jan 2019
30 Jan 2019
His money
Hashem Knows Exactly What to do with your Prayers - R. Duvi Bensoussan
"Im Kesef Talveh Es Ami HeAni Imach; When you lend money to the poor man in my nation." (Mishpatim 22:24) This is the mitzva of lending money to the poor. The Kotzker Rebbe learns this pasuk B'Derech Drush.
The Mishna in Pirkei Avos (6:9) says that when a person leaves this world, "Ein Milavin Lo LiAdam Kesef V'Zahav... Ela Torah U'Maasim Tovim; His money does not accompany him, only his Torah and good deeds." The Kotzer says, "We find a remez to this in our pasuk. 'Im Kesef Talveh Es Ami; If a person dies and finds that his money is accompanying him on his journey to the next world, Es HeAni Imoch; it is not the money you enjoyed, but rather the money that you gave to a poor person.' That money will stay with you for eternity."
http://revach.net/parshas-hashavua/chasidus/Parshas-Mishpatim-Kozker-Rebbe-You-Can-Take-Your-Money-With-You/4942
"Im Kesef Talveh Es Ami HeAni Imach; When you lend money to the poor man in my nation." (Mishpatim 22:24) This is the mitzva of lending money to the poor. The Kotzker Rebbe learns this pasuk B'Derech Drush.
The Mishna in Pirkei Avos (6:9) says that when a person leaves this world, "Ein Milavin Lo LiAdam Kesef V'Zahav... Ela Torah U'Maasim Tovim; His money does not accompany him, only his Torah and good deeds." The Kotzer says, "We find a remez to this in our pasuk. 'Im Kesef Talveh Es Ami; If a person dies and finds that his money is accompanying him on his journey to the next world, Es HeAni Imoch; it is not the money you enjoyed, but rather the money that you gave to a poor person.' That money will stay with you for eternity."
http://revach.net/parshas-hashavua/chasidus/Parshas-Mishpatim-Kozker-Rebbe-You-Can-Take-Your-Money-With-You/4942
Half Tweets
NEW YORK TIMES COVERS UP RASHIDA TLAIB’S ANTISEMITIC TWEET
The same NYT article reports on Representative Ilhan Omar.
Ms. Omar was previously criticized for writing on Twitter in 2012 that Israel had “hypnotized” the world from seeing their “evil deeds.”
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/01/28/us/politics/senate-israel-boycott-democrats.html
The actual tweet was, "Israel has hypnotized the world, may Allah awaken the people and help them see the evil doings of Israel."
‘Antisemitic’ Amnesty International Campaign Targets Historic Jewish Sites in Israel, Watchdog Says
The same NYT article reports on Representative Ilhan Omar.
Ms. Omar was previously criticized for writing on Twitter in 2012 that Israel had “hypnotized” the world from seeing their “evil deeds.”
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/01/28/us/politics/senate-israel-boycott-democrats.html
The actual tweet was, "Israel has hypnotized the world, may Allah awaken the people and help them see the evil doings of Israel."
‘Antisemitic’ Amnesty International Campaign Targets Historic Jewish Sites in Israel, Watchdog Says
29 Jan 2019
Countering Skepticism
Prominent Democrats Form Pro-Israel Group to Counter Skepticism on the Left
While the overwhelming majority of congressional Democrats are strong supporters of Israel, the party’s pro-Israel wing has been jolted by election of a pair of high-profile freshman, Representatives Ilhan Omar of Minnesota and Rashida Tlaib of Michigan, who support the boycott, divestment and sanctions movement against the country.
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/01/28/us/politics/democrats-israel-palestine.html
Yes, you can really see how an overwhelming majority support Israel, as evideced by the video below from a number of years ago.
Vandals desecrate Torah scrolls in Kiryat Hayovel synagogue
While the overwhelming majority of congressional Democrats are strong supporters of Israel, the party’s pro-Israel wing has been jolted by election of a pair of high-profile freshman, Representatives Ilhan Omar of Minnesota and Rashida Tlaib of Michigan, who support the boycott, divestment and sanctions movement against the country.
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/01/28/us/politics/democrats-israel-palestine.html
Yes, you can really see how an overwhelming majority support Israel, as evideced by the video below from a number of years ago.
Vandals desecrate Torah scrolls in Kiryat Hayovel synagogue
28 Jan 2019
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25 Jan 2019
Meaningful Choices
Parshas Yisro - Mission Possible - Read the last few paragraphs of the article to see what Rabbi Zvi Teichman relates about the story going around regarding Rabbi Kanievsky's words on the Mashiach.
Rachel Riley: Why I spoke out about Labour’s anti-Semitism shame; How Al Jazeera Dresses Up Its Anti-Semitism for an English-Speaking Audience
Loshon Hora Which Is Public Information – Practical Applications
Rachel Riley: Why I spoke out about Labour’s anti-Semitism shame; How Al Jazeera Dresses Up Its Anti-Semitism for an English-Speaking Audience
Loshon Hora Which Is Public Information – Practical Applications
24 Jan 2019
23 Jan 2019
22 Jan 2019
Too Far
Food from heaven
MICHELLE ALEXANDER’S CALL TO ‘BREAK THE SILENCE’ IS NY TIMES’ LATEST ANTI-ISRAEL SMEAR
A blood libel too far
The Michelle Alexander article at the New York Times was one-sided, as well as the photos and captions that accompanied it. One photo has the caption, "The Said al-Mis'hal cultural center in Gaza was hit by an Israeli airstrike in August." However, it can be identified as something else than a cultural center.
HonestReporting called on CTV National News to “issue an on-air corrective to remedy the erroneous and misleading statement it broadcast” that Israel destroyed a Gaza cultural center, when in fact the IAF conducted a strike against Hamas’ headquarters.
https://unitedwithisrael.org/canadian-tv-wrongly-claims-israel-destroyed-gaza-cultural-center-actually-a-hamas-hq/
MICHELLE ALEXANDER’S CALL TO ‘BREAK THE SILENCE’ IS NY TIMES’ LATEST ANTI-ISRAEL SMEAR
A blood libel too far
The Michelle Alexander article at the New York Times was one-sided, as well as the photos and captions that accompanied it. One photo has the caption, "The Said al-Mis'hal cultural center in Gaza was hit by an Israeli airstrike in August." However, it can be identified as something else than a cultural center.
HonestReporting called on CTV National News to “issue an on-air corrective to remedy the erroneous and misleading statement it broadcast” that Israel destroyed a Gaza cultural center, when in fact the IAF conducted a strike against Hamas’ headquarters.
https://unitedwithisrael.org/canadian-tv-wrongly-claims-israel-destroyed-gaza-cultural-center-actually-a-hamas-hq/
21 Jan 2019
20 Jan 2019
A coveted spot
LINDA SARSOUR PROMOTES ANTI-ISRAEL MOVEMENT DURING WOMEN’S MARCH
Ilhan Omar gets a coveted spot on the Foreign Affairs Committee, and House Republicans slam Democrats
In the video below, Christiane Amanpour asks, “Can I just move on to something that’s generally a rite of passage for politicians in the United States, and that it is to express fealty or pay homage to AIPAC”.
Why isn't anyone outraged about the way she framed her question?
Ilhan Omar gets a coveted spot on the Foreign Affairs Committee, and House Republicans slam Democrats
In the video below, Christiane Amanpour asks, “Can I just move on to something that’s generally a rite of passage for politicians in the United States, and that it is to express fealty or pay homage to AIPAC”.
Why isn't anyone outraged about the way she framed her question?
19 Jan 2019
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13 Jan 2019
Sweet Water
Shas for Shidduchim
Israeli woman with cerebral palsy graduates Technion medical school
After Krias Yam Suf the Bnei Yisroel arrived in Mara and had no water to drink because the water there was bitter. Hashem told Moshe to throw in a bitter tree and the water became sweet. After this incident the pasuk recaps and says "Sham Sam Lo Chok UMishpat VSham Nisahu"; in Mara Hashem gave them mitzvos and tested them. Why was it so important to test them?
The Netziv explains that the Torah is teaching us a valuable lesson for all generations about Bitachon and earning a living. Sometimes a person's finances come down to the last penny and it looks like he will have nothing to eat. The future looks bleak and there is no help in sight. Even then a person must be confident in Hashem that he will provide a way to support him. Hashem is "Kol Yachol" and His salvation can be provided from the most unexpected sources. Just like the bitter tree was the least expected solution to cure bitter water so too Hashem can bring your fortune from what appears to be the exact opposite, so don't ever lose hope. Hang tough, it is all just a test!
http://www.thejewisheye.com/rev_pbeshalach.html
Israeli woman with cerebral palsy graduates Technion medical school
After Krias Yam Suf the Bnei Yisroel arrived in Mara and had no water to drink because the water there was bitter. Hashem told Moshe to throw in a bitter tree and the water became sweet. After this incident the pasuk recaps and says "Sham Sam Lo Chok UMishpat VSham Nisahu"; in Mara Hashem gave them mitzvos and tested them. Why was it so important to test them?
The Netziv explains that the Torah is teaching us a valuable lesson for all generations about Bitachon and earning a living. Sometimes a person's finances come down to the last penny and it looks like he will have nothing to eat. The future looks bleak and there is no help in sight. Even then a person must be confident in Hashem that he will provide a way to support him. Hashem is "Kol Yachol" and His salvation can be provided from the most unexpected sources. Just like the bitter tree was the least expected solution to cure bitter water so too Hashem can bring your fortune from what appears to be the exact opposite, so don't ever lose hope. Hang tough, it is all just a test!
http://www.thejewisheye.com/rev_pbeshalach.html
12 Jan 2019
11 Jan 2019
10 Jan 2019
More to life
Pop sensation won't perform at Shabbat-desecrating Eurovision
WATCH: Linda Sarsour Denies that Jerusalem is the Capital of Israel
Parashat Bo: Earning Redemption Through Empathy
Hats off to Rachel Riley who is documenting anti-Semitism on her feed including a link to an article about Jenny Rathbone and one on Mary Bain Lockhart.
WATCH: Linda Sarsour Denies that Jerusalem is the Capital of Israel
Parashat Bo: Earning Redemption Through Empathy
Hats off to Rachel Riley who is documenting anti-Semitism on her feed including a link to an article about Jenny Rathbone and one on Mary Bain Lockhart.
9 Jan 2019
8 Jan 2019
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6 Jan 2019
Leil Shimurim
The night of Yetzias Mitzrayim is called Leil Shimurim from the pasuk (Bo 12:42), "Leil Shimurin Hu Lashem L'Hotzium MeiEretz Mitzrayim." The Chida says that this pasuk is a remez to a person in this world. Leil is gematria 70, which represents the 70 year life span of a person on this world. Shimurin Hu Lashem, they must be watched for Hashem.
L'Hotzium MeiEretz Mitzrayim, to take your life out of the land of Mitzrayim. Mitzrayim is from Meitzar which means tight and distressed. Living a life chasing the pleasures of Olam HaZeh causes constant pressure. By spending our lives for Hashem, we will not be strangled in this world. We will open up vistas for ourselves in this world and the next.
http://revach.net/parshas-hashavua/numbers-amp-letters/Parshas-Bo-Chida-A-Leil-Shimurim-That-Lasts-A-Lifetime/4903
2 Mugged at Knifepoint on Shabbos
L'Hotzium MeiEretz Mitzrayim, to take your life out of the land of Mitzrayim. Mitzrayim is from Meitzar which means tight and distressed. Living a life chasing the pleasures of Olam HaZeh causes constant pressure. By spending our lives for Hashem, we will not be strangled in this world. We will open up vistas for ourselves in this world and the next.
http://revach.net/parshas-hashavua/numbers-amp-letters/Parshas-Bo-Chida-A-Leil-Shimurim-That-Lasts-A-Lifetime/4903
2 Mugged at Knifepoint on Shabbos
The accidental explosion
The New York Times Incentivizes Hamas Violence
An explosion in the Gaza Strip last night has had conflicting stories about the incident.
One report claims, "Security officials in Gaza said the explosion came as a result of a technical error when militants were preparing an explosive device."
Another report claims, "The blast happened in an empty house and its cause and perpetrators are not currently known."
MaanNews in Arabic reported about, "an accidental explosion at a house under construction."
MaanNews in English have not reported about the incident to date but they did report on an incident at Joseph's Tomb a few days ago. "A Ma'an reporter said that Israeli soldiers escorted hundreds of Israeli settlers raiding Joseph's Tomb to perform religious rituals."
An explosion in the Gaza Strip last night has had conflicting stories about the incident.
One report claims, "Security officials in Gaza said the explosion came as a result of a technical error when militants were preparing an explosive device."
Another report claims, "The blast happened in an empty house and its cause and perpetrators are not currently known."
MaanNews in Arabic reported about, "an accidental explosion at a house under construction."
MaanNews in English have not reported about the incident to date but they did report on an incident at Joseph's Tomb a few days ago. "A Ma'an reporter said that Israeli soldiers escorted hundreds of Israeli settlers raiding Joseph's Tomb to perform religious rituals."
5 Jan 2019
4 Jan 2019
3 Jan 2019
Spiritual Trauma
Makir Tov
Citing 'spiritual trauma,’ judge orders company to pay $25K for misrepresenting cake mix as kosher
New York Times Orders Readers to ‘Celebrate’ Election of BDS Supporter
Former NYT Editor Calls Paper Out for Being ‘Unmistakably Anti-Trump’
Rep. Hank Johnson, who likened Jews to ‘termites,’ compares Trump to Hitler
Citing 'spiritual trauma,’ judge orders company to pay $25K for misrepresenting cake mix as kosher
New York Times Orders Readers to ‘Celebrate’ Election of BDS Supporter
Former NYT Editor Calls Paper Out for Being ‘Unmistakably Anti-Trump’
Rep. Hank Johnson, who likened Jews to ‘termites,’ compares Trump to Hitler
2 Jan 2019
1 Jan 2019
Kiddush Hashem
Kiddush Hashem
Better hypocrite than Hippocratic Oath as far as I am concerned. - Great pun at the end of a post titled Fail! Lara Kollab Went to Orthodox Jewish College, Used Israeli Website Platform.
Healing the rupture (Scroll down to third letter to the Editor)
Better hypocrite than Hippocratic Oath as far as I am concerned. - Great pun at the end of a post titled Fail! Lara Kollab Went to Orthodox Jewish College, Used Israeli Website Platform.
Healing the rupture (Scroll down to third letter to the Editor)
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