Why Is This Night More Painful...
Lubavitcher Police Officer Honored for Bravery
A radical activist who has refused to condemn ISIS was today elected president of the National Union of Students.
Malia Bouattia has previously endorsed Palestinian 'resistance' against Israel, arguing that 'non-violent protest' is not enough, and called her own university a 'Zionist outpost'
Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3549948/NUS-elects-president-refuses-condemn-ISIS-calls-Birmingham-University-Zionist-outpost.html#ixzz46ORpDyMN
20 Apr 2016
19 Apr 2016
The four kosos
Chazal instituted the Mitzvah of the four Kosos which represent the four terms used for the redemption v’Hotzeisi v’Hotzalti v’Goalti v’Lakachti. What is the significance of the four terms for the redemption? Why wasn’t one term for the redemption sufficient?
The Maharal says (Gevuras Hashem 30) that each term for the redemption represented a different aspect of our redemption. We were first redeemed from the affliction of the backbreaking work that the Egyptians imposed on us, however we still remained servants to Mitzrayim. Subsequently we were redeemed from servitude of Mitzrayim but we still were sojourners in a land that was not ours. We were then completely released from Mitzrayim but we had not yet entered into the covenant of Hashem Yisborach. When we entered into the covenant of Hashem at the time of Matan Torah that was the fourth and final step of the Geulah Shele’imah from Mitzrayim.
http://revach.net/moadim/pesach/Maharal-Four-Times-Free/2130
When Dividing Assets, the Little Things Matter
The Maharal says (Gevuras Hashem 30) that each term for the redemption represented a different aspect of our redemption. We were first redeemed from the affliction of the backbreaking work that the Egyptians imposed on us, however we still remained servants to Mitzrayim. Subsequently we were redeemed from servitude of Mitzrayim but we still were sojourners in a land that was not ours. We were then completely released from Mitzrayim but we had not yet entered into the covenant of Hashem Yisborach. When we entered into the covenant of Hashem at the time of Matan Torah that was the fourth and final step of the Geulah Shele’imah from Mitzrayim.
http://revach.net/moadim/pesach/Maharal-Four-Times-Free/2130
When Dividing Assets, the Little Things Matter
18 Apr 2016
Unencumbered
New York State Honors the Rebbe
Review of “Vaxxed” deleted From Huffington Post
JTA reports on the Conservative Committee on Jewish Law and Standards, which ruled that eating kitniyot was permissible for its members.
In its ruling, the committee also pointed to “our inclination in our day to present an accessible Judaism unencumbered by unneeded prohibitions [and] more easily able to participate in the culture that surrounds us.”
http://www.jta.org/2016/04/12/life-religion/rabbis-expand-the-passover-menu-but-will-conservative-jews-bite
Unencumbered? Is that what Judaism is about?
Families Of 9/11 Victims Furious At Obama Regime For Siding With Saudi Arabia, Refusing To Declassify Information
Review of “Vaxxed” deleted From Huffington Post
JTA reports on the Conservative Committee on Jewish Law and Standards, which ruled that eating kitniyot was permissible for its members.
In its ruling, the committee also pointed to “our inclination in our day to present an accessible Judaism unencumbered by unneeded prohibitions [and] more easily able to participate in the culture that surrounds us.”
http://www.jta.org/2016/04/12/life-religion/rabbis-expand-the-passover-menu-but-will-conservative-jews-bite
Unencumbered? Is that what Judaism is about?
Families Of 9/11 Victims Furious At Obama Regime For Siding With Saudi Arabia, Refusing To Declassify Information
17 Apr 2016
Dreams
Rebbe's Odd Instruction In Dream
Inmates escape from El Rodeo prison in Portoviejo after earthquake
"נשיא המועצת: "לימוד תורה - הכרת הטוב לה - Halevai the words spoke in the video should come to fruition.
Inmates escape from El Rodeo prison in Portoviejo after earthquake
"נשיא המועצת: "לימוד תורה - הכרת הטוב לה - Halevai the words spoke in the video should come to fruition.
Terrorism or Zionism
Iran vows to defend Muslim nations against terrorism, Israel
Ecuador earthquake of 7.8 magnitude kills dozens
Many Muslims Danced After The Brussels Attacks, Claims Belgian Interior Minister Jan Jambon
The Even Ezra (See Peleh Yoetz “DaAga”) says “HeAvar Ayin” the past is gone. “HaAsid Adayin” the future has not arrived yet. “V’HaHoveh K’Heref Ayin” and the present only takes a split second. Therefore he concludes, “DaAga Minayin?” Why worry, nothing actually matters in the long term. Rav Simcha Zisel Brodie Rosh Yeshiva of Chevron says this sums up the meaning of slavery. A person whose whole life is about caring only about himself and caring only about the moment is a slave. He is trapped in “the moment”.
A free person, he says, cares not only about himself but his concern traverses the entire world, the entire creation. He lives not only the present but also the past and the future. On Pesach we get to exhibit our freedom. Our spirit of freedom soars as we immerse ourselves in years long gone by. We care about the past and we relive it. Our heart rises and falls as we retell the story of the Galus and Geula of Am Yisroel. “Chayav Adam Lir’os Es Atzmo K’Ilu Hu Yatza MiMitztrayim.” By truly feeling as if you have left Mitzrayim you have captured the essence of the seder. You have freed yourself from your own bondage from the slavery of self. (Hagadah Shai L’Torah – Brisk)
http://revach.net/moadim/pesach/Pesach-Experience-Real-Freedom-Break-Out-of-The-Moment/2106
Ecuador earthquake of 7.8 magnitude kills dozens
Many Muslims Danced After The Brussels Attacks, Claims Belgian Interior Minister Jan Jambon
The Even Ezra (See Peleh Yoetz “DaAga”) says “HeAvar Ayin” the past is gone. “HaAsid Adayin” the future has not arrived yet. “V’HaHoveh K’Heref Ayin” and the present only takes a split second. Therefore he concludes, “DaAga Minayin?” Why worry, nothing actually matters in the long term. Rav Simcha Zisel Brodie Rosh Yeshiva of Chevron says this sums up the meaning of slavery. A person whose whole life is about caring only about himself and caring only about the moment is a slave. He is trapped in “the moment”.
A free person, he says, cares not only about himself but his concern traverses the entire world, the entire creation. He lives not only the present but also the past and the future. On Pesach we get to exhibit our freedom. Our spirit of freedom soars as we immerse ourselves in years long gone by. We care about the past and we relive it. Our heart rises and falls as we retell the story of the Galus and Geula of Am Yisroel. “Chayav Adam Lir’os Es Atzmo K’Ilu Hu Yatza MiMitztrayim.” By truly feeling as if you have left Mitzrayim you have captured the essence of the seder. You have freed yourself from your own bondage from the slavery of self. (Hagadah Shai L’Torah – Brisk)
http://revach.net/moadim/pesach/Pesach-Experience-Real-Freedom-Break-Out-of-The-Moment/2106
16 Apr 2016
The different Matzo
Interesting article by Dan Barber at NYT - Why Is This Matzo Different From All Other Matzos?
If you want to raise your blood pressure, click here to read a draft resolution submmitted at UNESCO this week.
"הרבי מויז'ניץ: "אשרוף בשריפת חמץ את המכשירים הפסולים
Alleged Brussels Terrorist Starred in Film on Immigrant Integration
If you want to raise your blood pressure, click here to read a draft resolution submmitted at UNESCO this week.
"הרבי מויז'ניץ: "אשרוף בשריפת חמץ את המכשירים הפסולים
Alleged Brussels Terrorist Starred in Film on Immigrant Integration
15 Apr 2016
The candidates
Chasidic Caller On Michael Savage Radio Show Makes Kiddush Hashem By Explaining Questions
The Bernie Sanders campaign suspended its Jewish outreach coordinator Simone Zimmerman Thursday after a Free Beacon report revealed the extent of Zimmerman’s anti-Israel sentiments.
Read more: http://freebeacon.com/politics/sanders-campaign-suspends-jewish-outreach-coordinator-f-ck-bibi-comment/
DOES ISRAEL HAVE THE RIGHT TO DEFEND ITSELF? HILLARY CLINTON vs BERNIE SANDERS RUMBLE IN NY!
Torah Wellsprings Metzora - Hagadol
As I read Shirat Devorah's post about earthquakes this morning, I was reminded of a 2009 post in which I included a letter written by the Chofetz Chaim about that subject. - Earthquakes - a sign from Hashem.
The Washington Examiner has an article titled Documents show Clinton told two stories about Benghazi attack.
The Bernie Sanders campaign suspended its Jewish outreach coordinator Simone Zimmerman Thursday after a Free Beacon report revealed the extent of Zimmerman’s anti-Israel sentiments.
Read more: http://freebeacon.com/politics/sanders-campaign-suspends-jewish-outreach-coordinator-f-ck-bibi-comment/
DOES ISRAEL HAVE THE RIGHT TO DEFEND ITSELF? HILLARY CLINTON vs BERNIE SANDERS RUMBLE IN NY!
Torah Wellsprings Metzora - Hagadol
As I read Shirat Devorah's post about earthquakes this morning, I was reminded of a 2009 post in which I included a letter written by the Chofetz Chaim about that subject. - Earthquakes - a sign from Hashem.
The Washington Examiner has an article titled Documents show Clinton told two stories about Benghazi attack.
Honestly intelligent
Song of Thanks
Lawmakers urge veto of UN initiatives biased against Israel
Last summer, a couple of researchers ran a funny experiment about honesty. They went to an Israeli shopping mall and recruited people, one-by-one, into a private booth. Alone inside the booth, each subject rolled a six-sided die. Then they stepped out and reported the number that came up.
...Smarter people were less likely to lie about the number they rolled. https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/wonk/wp/2016/04/14/this-unusual-test-reveals-how-smart-you-are/
How about repeating the experiment with the U.S. Presidential candidates?
Lawmakers urge veto of UN initiatives biased against Israel
Last summer, a couple of researchers ran a funny experiment about honesty. They went to an Israeli shopping mall and recruited people, one-by-one, into a private booth. Alone inside the booth, each subject rolled a six-sided die. Then they stepped out and reported the number that came up.
...Smarter people were less likely to lie about the number they rolled. https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/wonk/wp/2016/04/14/this-unusual-test-reveals-how-smart-you-are/
How about repeating the experiment with the U.S. Presidential candidates?
14 Apr 2016
Meeting halfway
Must see: In 20 seconds, @Jeopardy proves Jewish history of Israel
Meeting halfway
In a rough Paris ‘hood, Jews keep a high profile for Passover
The Chabad House of Saint-Denis has no intention of complying with its mayor’s advice to lie low until there’s peace in the Middle East
The past few months I have heard about two kidney transplants. The latest involved someone whose mother received a kidney from a father of many children who viewed donating a kidney as a happy event. He and his family visited the woman to whom the kidney was being donated and gave much chizuk to her. The medical professionals were amazed that the people visiting the patient weren't related because they were convinced they were family, as they viewed the warm conviviality exhibited between those in the hospital room.
The woman I spoke to said that Mashiach should come just for the fact that the man willingly and happily offered to donate his kidney for a woman in dire need, a total stranger.
Last night I came across a song sung at a wedding of two kidney donors which I have posted below..
Meeting halfway
In a rough Paris ‘hood, Jews keep a high profile for Passover
The Chabad House of Saint-Denis has no intention of complying with its mayor’s advice to lie low until there’s peace in the Middle East
The past few months I have heard about two kidney transplants. The latest involved someone whose mother received a kidney from a father of many children who viewed donating a kidney as a happy event. He and his family visited the woman to whom the kidney was being donated and gave much chizuk to her. The medical professionals were amazed that the people visiting the patient weren't related because they were convinced they were family, as they viewed the warm conviviality exhibited between those in the hospital room.
The woman I spoke to said that Mashiach should come just for the fact that the man willingly and happily offered to donate his kidney for a woman in dire need, a total stranger.
Last night I came across a song sung at a wedding of two kidney donors which I have posted below..
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