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The Torah in Parashat Vayigash lists the names of the members of Yaakob Abinu's family who moved with him from Canaan to Egypt. These include his granddaughter, Serah, the daughter of Asher (46:17). Targum Yonatan Ben Uziel tells us something fascinating about Serah – she was one of the very few people in world history who never died, and instead went into Gan Eden alive. Serah received this special reward because she was the one who informed Yaakob Abinu that Yosef was still alive. Yaakob had mourned and grieved for twenty-two years, thinking that Yosef, his beloved son, was devoured by an animal. When Yosef's brothers returned from Egypt with the news that Yosef was actually alive, and had risen to the position of vizier of Egypt, they were unsure how to communicate this information to Yaakob. He was an elderly, shattered man, and they needed to share with him this news in a gentle, delicate manner that wouldn't cause him shock. They turned to Serah, Asher's daughter, who was a talented musician. She took an instrument and sang beautifully to Yaakob the words that Yosef was alive. In reward for this act, Serah earned eternal life. It is not difficult to see the principle of "Midda Ke'negged Midda" – how actions are repaid "measure for measure" – at work in this story. Serah effectively restored Yaakb Abinu's soul, bringing him back to life. Throughout the twenty-two years of mourning, Yaakob was lifeless – without joy, without vitality. Serah restored Yaakob's life – and so she was rewarded with eternal life. The Zohar teaches that anytime a person shares good news with somebody, the spirit of Eliyahu Ha'nabi enters his being. Eliyahu is the one who will inform us of Mashiah's imminent arrival. In fact, Ashkenazim have the practice of adding a brief prayer to Birkat Ha'mazon asking Hashem to send us Eliyahu Ha'nabi "so that he will bring us good news, salvations and consolations." Eliyahu is the ultimate bearer of good tidings – and he is the most famous person who never died, who lives eternally, who went straight into Gan Eden without experiencing death. By sharing good news with people, we attain an element of Eliyahu Ha'nabi's eternal quality. When we tell good news, we make people happier, we revitalize them, we encourage them, we bring them more "liveliness." We are thus worthy of eternity. I recall that after my first child was born, I went from the hospital to a job I had at the time tutoring a young man in preparation for his Bar-Misva. When I came in, his mother said hello and asked how I was doing. I said I was fine, without informing her that my wife delivered a baby boy. I felt I would come across as self-absorbed by telling her about the birth. Later, the father came in and said hello, and once again I just responded to the greeting without informing him about the birth of my son. Not long after I left, both parents heard that my wife had given birth to a boy. They both called me and asked in bewilderment why I hadn't said anything about it. I acted incorrectly that day. I didn't realize at that time how important it is to share good news, as much and as often as possible. People love hearing good news. It gets them excited, it injects them with optimism and encouragement. It gives them a better feeling about the world. It reminds them that beautiful things are happening all around them, that Hashem does so many wonderful things. Sharing good news has the effect of lifting people's spirits and energizing them. This is especially important in today's day and age. The device we carry in our pocket is constantly bringing us bad news. We are greeted all day by distressing news, by all that is wrong in the world. The news feeds never tell us about couples getting engaged and married, about people working hard, accomplishing, and earning a respectable livelihood, about happy families enjoying dinner or an outing, about people doing Misvot and learning Torah. This is not reported as news because it's uninteresting. News feeds instead tell us as much negative information as it can – crime, corruption, ugly politics, "juicy" gossip about public personalities and celebrities, etc. Every piece of news we consume makes the world seem darker. The cumulative effect of news consumption is chronic negativity, and even anxiety, as we feel that everything about the world is wrong. The antidote to this gloom is positivity. We should be making a point of being as positive and upbeat as possible. We should be seizing every opportunity we have to share happy news, to point out the good things that are happening, to compliment, to praise, to express admiration and gratitude. There is more than enough negativity in our lives – and we must therefore avoid adding further negativity. Instead, let's spread positivity, talking as much as we can about all the good we see around us.

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0:00 How to wage war for Hashem1:45 Rambam's treatment of the laws of Chanukah – a celebration of military victory – ends with the teaching that peace is the purpose of the whole Torah4:45 Why Jews can't be inspired to wage war8:15 The motivations of war11:45 People who believe in fighting tend to fight more effectively; why polytheists are the better warriors15:30 A person who believes that war will never be completely eradicated from the world will wage war with more conviction18:30 King David couldn't build the House of Hashem because he was a man of war20:25 Mashiach will wage war and also build the House of Hashem26:30 Before the war of Gog U'Magog, Eliyahu the Prophet will come to make peace in the world29:30 People are motivated to war because they value one thing more than any other thing; Hashem is not a thing, but rather the possibility of all things being harmonized32:45 Hashem will tell Mashiach to smash his enemies with a metal bat, and Mashiach will refuse and instead offer Shalom35:15 Mashiach can't fight for Hashem because Hashem is not a thing36:15 The word "Shalom" is the thing for which Mashiach is motivated to fight 37:45 Polytheists have things to which they are dedicated and committed; the Jews have words instead of things41:15 Jews care about nothing but words43:45 Why Hashem alone has a Bible and the other gods don't45:30 The Torah is a method of making something out of nothing47:15 "Davar" means both thing and "word"; "Shalom" is the ultimate word because it is not a thing52:30 By declaring the word "Shalom," a motivation for war is generated55:45 Why Eliyahu's teaching of "Shalom" will trigger the ultimate war59:45 Mashiach will wage war because he stands for peace1:01:45 What makes Hashem effective in this world is words1:05:00 Everything that Hashem does is for the good because of the people who say that everything that Hashem does is for the good 1:07:30 "Shalom Aleichem" is a verbal offer

Certain portions of the prayer service cannot be recited without the presence of a Minyan. These include Nakdishach, Kaddish, Barechu, Birkat Kohanim, the repetition of the Amida, the congregational reading of the Torah and the Haftara, and the Yag Middot (thirteen attributes of mercy). A "Minyan" is defined as a group of ten Jewish males who have reached the age of Bar-Misva. Nobody and nothing other than Jewish males above Bar-Misva age count toward a Minyan. If nine men are present in the synagogue, they cannot count the Sefer Torah, or the Teba or the Hechal, as the tenth "person" for the Minyan. Tradition teaches that Eliyahu Ha'nabi attends every Berit Mila. One should not think, however, that because of this tradition, a group of nine men at a Berit can be considered a Minyan given that Eliyahu is present and can thus be considered the tenth man. A Minyan requires the presence of ten men, and Eliyahu attends a Berit as an angel, not a man. Therefore, he cannot be counted. Stories are told of how Eliyahu appeared in the form of a human being, and when this happens, he can be counted toward a Minyan. However, when he arrives in the form of an angel, he does not count toward a Minyan. This applies also to the Gemara's teaching that the righteous are considered "alive" even after their passing. Some people mistakenly allow on this basis reciting Kaddish at a cemetery even without the presence of ten men, figuring that the Sadikim buried in the cemetery are considered "alive" and can thus be counted toward a Minyan. They draw proof from the Gemara's description (Ketubot 103) of how Rabbi Yehuda Ha'nasi would join his family every Friday night after his passing and recite Kiddush for them. If Rabbi Yehuda Ha'nasi could recite Kiddush for his family after his passing, this might indicate that Sadikim are truly considered alive with respect to Halacha even after their death. This inference, however, is incorrect. Firstly, there is a rule that we cannot reach Halachic conclusions based on the Aggadic sections of the Talmud, such as stories told of the Talmudic sages. Additionally, the Gemara describes Rabbi Yehuda Ha'nasi arriving in his home in the form of a living person, and so he could be halachically regarded as a human being. This cannot be said of the souls of the departed which cannot be seen. Therefore, Kaddish may not be recited in a cemetery without a Minyan, even if there are Sadikim known to be buried there. If somebody recites Kaddish in a cemetery in the presence of fewer than ten men, others should not answer "Amen," since the Kaddish is being recited inappropriately.

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Fluent Fiction - Hebrew: Spice Up the Holidays: Siblings' Recipe for Hanukkah Success Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/he/episode/2025-12-09-08-38-20-he Story Transcript:He: שמש החורף והאורות הנוצצים קישטו את שוק הכרמל באווירת חג מופלאה.En: The winter sun and the sparkling lights adorned Shuk HaCarmel with a wonderful holiday atmosphere.He: אליאור וטל, אחים עובדי הדוכן הקטן לתבלינים ועשבים, היו עסוקים כהרגיל.En: Eliyahu and Tal, siblings who worked at the small spices and herbs stall, were busy as usual.He: ליד הדוכן עמדו שקים צבעוניים מלאים בזעפרן, כורכום, וזעתר, והניחוח הופץ ברחבי השוק.En: Next to the stall stood colorful sacks full of saffron, turmeric, and za'atar, and the aroma spread throughout the market.He: אליאור היה מתוח.En: Eliyahu was tense.He: "אין מספיק עשבי תיבול טריים," אמר, מחזיק פנקס רישומים.En: "There aren't enough fresh herbs," he said, holding a logbook.He: "אין לנו מספיק כדי לעמוד ביעד המכירות שלנו היום.En: "We don't have enough to meet our sales target today."He: "טל, אחותו הצעירה והעליזה, חייכה.En: Tal, his younger and cheerful sister, smiled.He: "אל תאבד תקווה, אחי היקר," השיבה.En: "Don't lose hope, my dear brother," she replied.He: "יש לנו תבלינים מיוחדים.En: "We have special spices.He: אני אראה לקונים איך להכין מתכונים מיוחדים לחנוכה.En: I'll show the customers how to make special Hanukkah recipes."He: "אליאור נשם עמוק.En: Eliyahu took a deep breath.He: "את באמת חושבת שזה יעבוד?En: "Do you really think it will work?He: אנחנו חייבים להספיק להגיע לחגיגה המשפחתית.En: We need to make it to the family celebration."He: "טל סידרה את השולחן במהירות, ממלאת קערה בתבלינים ומכינה את תערובת החלומי.En: Tal quickly arranged the table, filling a bowl with spices and preparing the haloumi mixture.He: "תסמוך עלי," חייכה.En: "Trust me," she smiled.He: קהל קטן התחיל להתקבץ סביב הדוכן.En: A small crowd began to gather around the stall.He: טל החלה לספר על מתכון לסופגניות עם זרעי קימל.En: Tal started talking about a recipe for donuts with caraway seeds.He: "זה פשוט להכנה, וזמן חנוכה מתאים לנסות דברים חדשים!En: "It's easy to make, and Hanukkah is the perfect time to try new things!"He: " צעקה בהתלהבות.En: she shouted enthusiastically.He: ריחות התבלינים והצחוקים שלה מילאו את האוויר.En: The smells of spices and her laughter filled the air.He: אנשים נעצרו, שאלו שאלות, קנו מכלול תבלינים לקחת הביתה ולנסות בעצמם.En: People stopped, asked questions, bought a variety of spices to take home and try for themselves.He: אליאור הופתע מהיכולת של טל למשוך את הלקוחות.En: Eliyahu was surprised by Tal's ability to attract customers.He: "זכינו!En: "We did it!"He: " אמר אליאור כשטל חזרה לדוכן.En: said Eliyahu when Tal returned to the stall.He: אחרי שהתבונן בתווכחותיה עם הלקוחות, הבין שאל לחצים הסטנדרטיים יתעדו את דרכיהם לשינוי.En: After watching her interactions with the customers, he realized that standard pressures chart their paths to change.He: ערבות ההצלחה נמצאת בצורות לא ידועות, ותמיד אפשר לסמוך על יצירתיות וצוות אשר מביאים למטרה.En: The guarantee of success lies in unknown forms, and one can always rely on creativity and a team that brings purpose.He: עם השלים היעד, שני האחים יצאו מהשוק כשהם מנצחים ומוכנים לחגיגת החנוכה המשפחתית.En: With their target achieved, the two siblings left the market as victors, ready for the family Hanukkah celebration.He: אליאור חייך לטל.En: Eliyahu smiled at Tal.He: "תודה.En: "Thank you.He: היום למדתי משהו חדש ממך.En: I learned something new from you today."He: ""אין בעד מה," קרצה טל, "אנחנו צוות.En: "You're welcome," winked Tal, "We're a team."He: "השוק חזר לשגרת החורפית הנעימה, כשאליאור וטל בדרך לביתם, מלאי סיפוק והתרגשות מהחג.En: The market returned to its pleasant winter routine, as Eliyahu and Tal headed home, full of satisfaction and excitement for the holiday. Vocabulary Words:adorned: קישטוsiblings: אחיםspices: תבליניםherbs: עשביםsaffron: זעפרןturmeric: כורכוםaroma: ניחוחtense: מתוחlogbook: פנקס רישומיםsales target: יעד המכירותcheerful: העליזהdonuts: סופגניותcaraway seeds: זרעי קימלenthusiastically: בהתלהבותattract: למשוךinteractions: תווכחותיהstandard: הסטנדרטייםguarantee: ערבותunknown: לא ידועותcreativity: יצירתיותvictors: מנצחיםsatisfaction: סיפוקexcitement: התרגשותpleasant: נעימהroutine: שגרתpencil: עיפרוןcrowd: קהלmixture: תערובתguarantee: ערבותpaths: דרכיהםBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-hebrew--5818690/support.

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PERASHA NOAJ 5786- EL CUERVO DE NOAJ Y LOS CUERVOS DE ELIYAHU by Rab Shlomo Benhamu

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Episode Description:Eliyahu HaNavi's fiery ascent into heaven left behind more than a legacy—it sparked a halachic mystery. When a man transforms into a malach, what becomes of his marriage? Could his wife have remarried, or was she bound forever? In this episode, we explore a fascinating debate among the poskim, who wrestle with the question of Eliyahu's unique status: was he considered alive, was he considered dead, or had he entered an entirely new category beyond human definition? The discussion opens a window into the intersection of halacha, aggadah, and the eternal mysteries of Eliyahu HaNavi's mission.

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The Torah in Parashat Shoftim (18:15) introduces the command to obey the instructions of a prophet. Once someone has been confirmed as an authentic prophet, the Torah commands, "Elav Tishma'un" – we must heed everything he tells us to do. The Rambam discusses this command in Hilchot Yesodeh Ha'Torah (9:3), and he explains that it includes an obligation to obey a prophet in the exceptional case where he instructs doing something that the Torah forbids. Even when the prophet tells the people to transgress a Torah law – we are required to comply. However, the Rambam adds, this depends on several conditions. Firstly, and most obviously, the prophet must have previously established his credentials and been recognized as an authentic prophet of G-d. Secondly, this requirement applies only if the prophet calls for a temporary suspension of a Torah command. If, the Rambam writes, a prophet announces the permanent abolition of a Torah law, then not only should he be disobeyed – he is determined to be a false prophet, and must be put to death. The final condition is that the prophet calls for suspending a Torah law other than the prohibition against idol-worship. A prophet who calls upon the people to worship a foreign deity, even as a temporary measure, must not be obeyed. The Rambam draws our attention to a classic example of a prophet who called for a temporary suspension of a Torah command – the story of Eliyahu's confrontation with the prophets of the idol Ba'al. As we read in the Book of Melachim I (chapter 18), Eliyahu assembled the people at Mount Carmel for a "showdown" with the pagan prophets. He invited the prophets of Ba'al to offer a sacrifice to Ba'al, after which he would offer a sacrifice to Hashem, so that the sacrifice which received a response would prove who the true Deity is. The prophets of Ba'al offered their sacrifice, which of course elicited no response, whereupon Eliyahu offered a sacrifice which was miraculously consumed by a fire that descended from the heavens. The people then realized the fallacy of paganism, and the truth of Hashem's existence. Now offering a sacrifice outside the Bet Ha'mikdash constitutes a grave Torah violation, punishable by "Karet." Nevertheless, the people were required to accept Eliyahu's decision to offer a sacrifice on Mount Carmel as a temporary measure necessary for the purpose of opposing the pagan prophets. Rav Meir Simha Ha'kohen of Dvinsk (1843-1926), in his Meshech Hochma (Parashat Re'eh), offers an insight into why the Rambam pointed to this specific incident as an example of a prophet calling for the suspension of a Torah law. He notes that when the Torah introduces the prohibition against offering sacrifices outside the Bet Ha'mikdash, it explains the reason for this command – so that people will not sacrifice to foreign deities ("Ve'lo Yizbehu Od Et Zivhehem La'se'iriim Asher Hem Zonim Aharehem" – Vayikra 17:7). By requiring that all sacrifices must be brought to the Bet Ha'mikdash, the Torah helps ensure that people will not offer sacrifices to false gods. It thus emerges that this prohibition – which Eliyahu temporarily suspended at Mount Carmel – is associated with the prohibition against idolatry, as it is intended as a safeguard against foreign worship. Hence, the Meshech Hochma writes, a prophet does not actually have the authority to suspend this command. As we saw earlier, a prophet must be disobeyed if he orders the people to worship foreign deities – and presumably, this should extend also to commands intended to distance the people from idol worship, such as the prohibition against sacrificing outside the Bet Ha'mikdash. Nevertheless, the Meshech Hochma explains, Eliyahu was allowed to suspend this prohibition, because he did so for the specific purpose of leading the people away from idolatry. Seeing how the worship of Ba'al had become rampant among the nation, Eliyahu realized he needed to resort to drastic measures to convince the people to worship G-d, instead – and this necessitated offering a sacrifice outside the Bet Ha'mikdash. Therefore, although a prophet may not suspend a prohibition associated with the prohibition of idolatry, this is allowed when it serves to distance the people from idolatry. The Meshech Hochma explains on this basis why the Rambam chose specifically this example of a prophet temporarily suspending a Torah law – because this is the most extreme case of a prophet's legitimate suspension of a Torah command, a situation that we would have assumed would require the people's disobedience. Specifically this story exemplifies the extent of the prophet's authority, how he must be obeyed even when he calls for the temporary suspension of a law associated with the prohibition of idolatry when he deems this necessary to lead the people away from idolatry.

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Divrei Zikaron for Rabbi Eliyahu Hartman, given by Rabbi Bezalel Rudinsky in Yeshivas Ohr Reuven.

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This week's annual cycle Torah reading is parsha "Pinchas," Numbers 25:10-30:1) and it contains what is sometimes perhaps one of the most perplexing stories in the Torah, that of the cohen or priest Pinchas, who runs through two open idolators with a spear, and is awarded the eternal "Covenant of Peace (Shalom)" by YHVH Himself for the effort. The Erev Shabbat reading: https://hebrewnationonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/SSM-7-18-25-Pinchas-teaching-podcast-xxx.mp3 The Sabbath Day midrash is all about the 'apparent' contradiction. Actually, contradictions, plural: How can a man be given that eternal Covenant of Shalom for what some might call "murder"? And, given the context, and history, this is also a man who is often thought to be a "type and shadow" of the then-coming Messiah Himself. Can Pinchas somehow be a role model? And what are the parameters, the indications, for anyone else to do anything of the sort? No wonder it's been called "problematic." And yet the story is undeniable. The connections to the prophet Eliyahu, or Elijah, who was also notably "zealous" (the Hebrew word is the same, as Mark points out) for YHVH are dramatic, and referenced in both the haftorah selection, and even Paul's commentary in Romans 11. And Eliyahu, too, had a hand in the deaths of SO many pagan "priests of Baal." How do we connect these dots? "Pinchas: Yahuah's Covenant of Peace - at the Point of a Spear" https://hebrewnationonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/WT-CooH-7-19-25-Pinchas-Covenant-of-Peace-at-the-Point-of-a-Spear-podcast-xxx.mp3 The combined two-part reading and Sabbath midrash:

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התוכן הוראות ממ"ש בשלישי דפ' פינחס בנוגע לחלוקת הארץ: 1) מצד א' "לרב תרבה נחלתו ומעט תמעיט נחלתו" – הנהגה עפ"י שכל, ומצד שני "אך בגורל יחלק את הארץ" – הנהגה שלמעלה מן השכל. וההוראה: מצד אחד דורשת התורה שהנהגתו של יהודי תהי' ע"פ טבע, אבל ביחד עם זה צריך יהודי לדעת ולגלות את האמת, שהטבע עצמו הוא למעלה מן הטבע – אלקות. 2) הענין ד"חלוקת הארץ" כפשוטו הוא שכל א"י לגבולותי' ניתנה לכאו"א מישראל, כפי שכבר הובטח ב"ברית בין הבתרים", "ברית" שאי-אפשר לשנותה! והדגשה מיוחדת בנוגע לנשי ישראל, ש"היו מחבבות את הארץ" שלכן באו (בנות צלפחד) אל משה ותבעו חלק בארץ ישראל, והבקשה התמלאה! ועד"ז בכל דור ובכל זמן צריכות הנשים לגשת לנשיא דורנו, ולמסור "פדיון" שרצונן ותביעתן לקבל חלק בארץ! ואז עונה להן נשיא הדור שיביא את טענתן ותביעתן לפני הקב"ה, והקב"ה מקבל את הבקשה! וזוכים תיכף ומיד לבואו של "פנחס זה אלי'" שיבשר על בואו של משיח צדקנו.ג' חלקים משיחת ליל ג' פ' פינחס, ט"ו תמוז ה'תשמ"ו, ביחידות כללית להאורחים שיחיו ל"הנחה פרטית" או התרגום ללה"ק של השיחה: https://thedailysicha.com/?date=16-07-2025 Synopsis (1) The verse states (in shelishi of parashas Pinchas), “You must give a larger inheritance to the large [tribe] and you must give a smaller inheritance to a smaller one,” an approach based on reason. But at the same time, it says, “Nonetheless, the land must be divided by lot,” an approach that transcends reason. The lesson is that while the Torah requires a Jew to conduct himself according to nature, at the same time a Jew must know and reveal the truth – that nature itself comes from Hashem. (2) When the land was divided up (in fulfilment of Hashem's promise during the Bris Bein Habesarim – a covenant that cannot be altered), we find that the Jewish women had an even greater love for Eretz Yisroel than the men, and therefore Tzelofchad's daughters came to Moshe to demand and request a portion in the land, and their request was fulfilled. Similarly, in every generation and every era, the women must approach the Nasi of the generation with a pidyon stating that their desire and demand is to receive a portion in the land. Then, the Nasi of the generation will bring their demand to Hashem, and Hashem will accept it. Thus we will immediately merit the coming of “Pinchas, who is Eliyahu,” to herald the coming of Moshiach Tzidkeinu.3 excerpts from sichah of Monday night, parashas Pinchas, 15 Tammuz 5746 – Yechidus Klalis for visitors For a transcript in English of the Sicha: https://thedailysicha.com/?date=16-07-2025 לע"נ הרה"ח ר' פנחס בן הרב יהושע ע"ה קארף ליום היארצייט שלו כ' תמוז. ת.נ.צ.ב.ה.נדבת בנו ר' מנחם מעדל שי' קארף*לזכות שמעיה אבטליון בן שרה שי'

[This episode originally aired on July 29, 2024] Hi everyone, welcome to another episode of The Chai on Life Podcast. I'm Alex Segal and today, we are speaking with Dr. Hilla Aboody, an amazing teacher, mother, wife and mentor currently living in Eretz Yisrael who I invited to come on to speak about this heavy time on the Jewish calendar.Hilla has such a beautiful way of explaining things — it's so deep and profound yet easy to comprehend at the same time.A little background on her:She is a wife and mother of five, living in Eretz Yisrael after making Aliyah 7 years ago from Brooklyn, NY. She is a teacher and Em Bayit (house mother) at Midreshet Eshel, a Sephardic seminary for post High school students from around the world. Her educational background includes studying at Michlalah and receiving her bachelor's degree from Bar-Ilan University and a Master's and PhD in Jewish History from New York University. She has published her study on Eliyahu the Prophet in Talmudic literature and midrashim in her book, “Through the Prism of Wisdom”. As an educator and kallah teacher, Hilla dedicates her time in guiding students to creating a relationship with Hashem and tips and tools to thrive in their marriages and in life.In our conversation, we speak about:-What the Jewish perspective is on sadness and pain-How we can connect to Hashem during this time and in this unique way, especially if it feels daunting for you right now-Why this particular time period brings about more heaviness and actually the reason why we take more precautions-The rich energy that lies in the months of Tammuz and Av — what the letters associated with each month mean, why the sense of each month is important and what we can individually and collectively take from all of that-Why crying is actually a sign of bravery-Practical things you can do now to get through this time with more faith, in a more connected way to yourself, Hashem and those around you-How to deal with difficult emotions with your kids…and SO MUCH MOREThis podcast with Hilla is basically an hour long shiur. I got chills like 17 times as I was listening to her and it's definitely one of the most important ones I've done so far in terms of our spirituality.If there is someone you want to see on The Chai on Life Podcast, email me at alex@chaionlifemag.com or send me a DM @chaionlifemag. Thanks again, see you next week!

What is the connection between Pinchas and Eliyahu? Why,  in the opinion of one Sage, are the verses about the daily offerings the most important in the Torah? What do the daughters of Zelophehad teach us about the role of women? All this and more on this week's Ponderings on the Parsha!

התוכן 1) אסור ליהודי ליפול ברוחו מחושך הגלות! עליו לזכור תמיד אשר "בני בכורי ישראל"! ומה שרואה דבר בלתי-רצוי, הרי זה גופא מדגיש גודל חיבתן של ישראל אצל ה', "כמשל מלך גדול ונורא הרוחץ בכבודו ובעצמו צואת בנו יחידו מרוב אהבתו". אף שטוב נעלה זה צריך לבוא גם בגילוי לעיני בשר, ע"י שמתגלית גם בחי' "החסיד" (תואר שאא"פ לתאר אפי' ביחס לה' כאשר מעניש וכו'), עד שבנ"י מהללים ומשבחים את ה' על היותו "חסיד", כי הרי [כמ"ש בספר "נעים זמירות ישראל" של דוד מלך ישראל" אשר "חי וקיים"] "מגיד דבריו ליעקב חוקיו ומשפטיו לישראל", ש"מה שהוא עושה אומר לישראל לעשות", ובמזמור שלאח"ז נאמר "וירם קרן לעמו תהילה לכל חסידיו", שאצל בנ"י בחי "חסיד" הוא בגילוי. 2) בשם פ' "פינחס" מודגש הקשר עם הגאולה העתידה, שהרי "פינחס זה אלי'" מבשר הגאולה. והוראה נוספת ממ"ש בראשון פ' פינחס שצ"ל "צרור את המדינים וגו'", ללחום בכל התוקף נגד "ריב ומדון", שנאת חינם – סיבת החורבן. וישנה ההבטחה ש"לא נפקד ממנו איש"! ב' חלקים משיחת יום א' פ' פינחס, ח"י תמוז, צום שבעה עשר בתמוז (נדחה) ה'תשמ"ה ל"הנחה פרטית" או התרגום ללה"ק של השיחה: https://thedailysicha.com/?date=14-07-2025 Synopsis (1) A Jew must never lose heart because of the darkness of exile; he must always remember that the Jewish people are “My firstborn son,” and when he sees something undesirable, this itself emphasizes how great Hashem's love of the Jewish people is, “like the analogy of a great and awesome king who personally in his glory washes the filth of his only son out of his great love.” However, this lofty goodness must also be revealed to the physical eye, by revealing the level of “Chasid” (a title which cannot really be used even regarding Hashem when He exacts punishment etc.), to the point that the Jewish people praise Hashem for being “Chasid,” because (as it says in Tehillim, written by Dovid Hamelech, the Sweet Singer of Israel, who “lives and endures”), “He tells His word to Yaakov, His statutes and His judgments to the Jewish people” – “What He does, He tells the Jewish people to do,” and the following kapitel states, “He raised up a horn for His people, praise to all His pious ones,” meaning the quality of “Chasid” is openly revealed among the Jewish people. (2) The name of parashah “Pinchas” emphasizes the connection to the future Redemption, for “Pinchas is Eliyahu,” who will herald the Redemption. And an additional lesson is derived from the verse (in rishon of parashas Pinchas), “Distress the Midianites, etc.” – to fight with the utmost force against all “strife and discord,” baseless hatred, which was the cause of the destruction of the Beis Hamikdash. And we are promised that “not a man among us will be missing.”2 excerpts from sichah of Sunday, parashas Pinchas, 18 Tammuz (17 Tammuz nidche) 5745. For a transcript in English of the Sicha: https://thedailysicha.com/?date=14-07-2025

Perhaps the most controversial and divisive subject that dominates Israeli society today is the question of the blanket army exemption given to Yeshiva students. Someone whose Torah is their profession is entitled to defer and ultimately bypass mandatory constriction to the IDF. What is the rationale for this exemption? Why are the ultra-orthodox (Chareidi) communities so adamantly opposed to serving in the army? Don't they know the imperative to help contribute towards the safety and protection of the nation? Don't they know the chastisement that Moshe levied on the tribes of Reuben and Gad when they asked to stay on the East Bank of the Jordan? What are the ways by which these seemingly intractable gaps can be bridged? In this podcast we attempt to demystify the subject of Chareidi refusal to enlist in the IDF.– – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – –This special podcast is dedicated in loving memory of R' Shlomo Ben Avigdor Moshe and R' Yitzchak Yaakov ben Eliyahu. And it should be a merit for all their descendants.– – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – –DONATE: Please consider supporting the podcasts by making a donation to help fund our Jewish outreach and educational efforts at https://www.torchweb.org/support.php. Thank you!– – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – –Email me with questions, comments, and feedback: rabbiwolbe@gmail.com– – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – –SUBSCRIBE to my Newsletterrabbiwolbe.com/newsletter– – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – –SUBSCRIBE to Rabbi Yaakov Wolbe's PodcastsThe Parsha PodcastThe Jewish History PodcastThe Mitzvah Podcast This Jewish LifeThe Ethics PodcastTORAH 101 ★ Support this podcast ★

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DISCLAIMER: We graciously welcome guests and organizations who may have shared opposing viewpoints on a variety of topics, so as to not perpetuate an echo chamber environment. We recognize we will not align on every topic with every guest we invite. Bruchim does not endorse other stances and philosophies we have shared in various episodes of our podcast. We encourage respectful discourse, and we are grateful for the opportunity to have interviewed Eli.In part two of our Circumcision series, we are joined by a Jewish man! Rarely do we ever have a man on our podcast, but because this is a practice performed on men— and often times, Jewish men— we needed to hear Eli's takes directly from the source.Eli Ungar-Sargon is the Founding Executive Board member of the non-profit, Bruchim, and host of the Bruchim podcast. Eli grew up in an Orthodox Jewish family in Brookline, MA. At the age of 13, he and his family moved to Israel, where he later decided not to serve in the Israel Defense Forces. Instead, he chose to study medicine in the UK. Three years into his medical degree, Eliyahu shifted his focus to filmmaking. After earning two degrees from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, he completed his first feature-length documentary, Cut: Slicing Through the Myths of Circumcision.Bruchim's mission is to advocate for non-circumcising Jews in Jewish life, and to educate about the rich diversity of Jewish perspectives on circumcision and its alternatives.We discuss:What was the pivotal moment that shaped Eli's opinion about circumcision?Can you still be considered Jewish if you are not circumcised?What's the alternative to a bris?How do Eli's personal views about circumcision compare to Bruchim's views as an organization?Is there a positive trend of Jewish families globally opting out of circumcision?How to be critical of circumcision without entering antisemitic territory?What are common antisemitic tropes about circumcision?How do you have tough conversations with other members of the tribe about circumcision?Check out Bruchim's resources hereListen to the Bruchim podcast hereWatch Eli's documentary hereUniversity Lecture on Circumcision led by Ryan McCallister, PhDSupport the showJOIN OUR NEW, PRIVATE COMMUNITY! DONATE (Thank you!!

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Shemini | The Sound of Silence: Vayidom Aharon, by Rav Yitzchak Etshalom How are we to understand Aharon's silence? Aharon's reaction to the death of his sons, Nadav and Avihu, is summarized in two words: וידם אהרן. Translation, meaning and implications of these two words are the fodder for much exegetic and homiletic analysis. A survey of the uses of the word דום and דמם throughout Tanakh allows us a glimpse to a possible holistic meaning that fits Aharon's reaction as well as the sun's stopping for Yehoshua and the קול דממה דקה heard by Eliyahu. Source sheet >>

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**Today's Halacha is dedicated f or the refuah and haslacha of Ronnie, Sharon, Eli and all the children of CARE** The Afikoman must be eaten with Heseba – meaning, while leaning on the left side. The Sages forbade eating after the Afikoman so that the taste of the Afikoman will remain in one's mouth for the duration of the night. Therefore, after one finishes eating the Afikoman, he may not eat anything else, and should immediately recite Birkat Ha'mazon. Furthermore, one may not drink anything after eating the Afikoman besides the final two cups of wine. It is permissible, however, to drink water after the Afikoman, including carbonated water, and the Halachic authorities rule that one may also drink tea or coffee. The Ben Ish Hai (Rav Yosef Haim of Baghdad, 1833-1909), in Od Yosef Hai, writes that if one needs to add some sugar to the tea or coffee in order to be able to drink it, he may do so. Hacham Abraham Antebe (Aleppo, 1765-1858) was likewise lenient in this regard, and this was also the practice among the Jewish communities in Egypt, as documented in the work Nehar Misrayim. This ruling is mentioned by the Hid"a (Rav Haim Yosef David Azulai, 1724-1806), as well, and this is the position of Hacham Ovadia Yosef. Hacham Bension Abba Shaul (Israel, 1923-1998) recommends drinking the tea or coffee without sugar, but he rules that one may add sugar if necessary. (This is also the Halacha regarding drinking before Shaharit in the morning; one may drink tea or coffee, and he may add sugar if he needs.) Other beverages, however, may not be drunk after eating the Afikoman. In the "Ha'rahaman" section of Birkat Ha'mazon, we add the special "Ha'rahaman" for Yom Tob ("Hu Yanhilenu Le'yom She'kulo Tob"). It should be noted that the custom in Halab (Aleppo), as documented in the work Derech Eretz, was not to add special "Ha'rahaman" prayers on Shabbat or Yom Tob, and to recite only the standard prayers that are included in the regular weekday Birkat Ha'mazon. Clearly, however, our community has since adopted the widespread custom to add the special "Ha'rahaman" prayers for Shabbat and Yom Tob. Immediately after Birkat Ha'mazon, one drinks the third cup of wine while leaning on his left side. One who drank without leaning must drink another cup of wine. After drinking the third cup, some have the custom to pour a special cup in honor of Eliyahu Ha'nabi and to leave it on the table throughout the remainder of the Seder. The Rama (Rav Moshe Isserles of Cracow, 1525-1572) cites a custom among Ashkenazim to then open the door as an expression of faith that Hashem will protect us on this special night, in the hope that Mashiah will come in the merit of our faith. As Eliyahu will come to herald our redemption, a special cup is poured in his honor. However, although this is the custom in many communities, the custom among Syrian Jews is to neither pour this cup for Eliyahu nor open the door. The Hallel is then recited, slowly and with festive song. The Shulhan Aruch writes that it is preferable to arrange for a Zimun (three or more men) to be present at the Seder so that the Hallel can be recited responsively, as it was in ancient times, when one person would recite "Hodu L'Hashem Ki Tob," and the others would respond, "Ki Le'olam Hasdo." Nevertheless, if a Zimun is not present, the Hallel may still be recited. The custom among Syrian Jews is to recite the regular full Hallel, followed by the chapter of Tehillim (136) "Hodu' Le'Hashem" ("Hallel Ha'gadol"), "Nishmat," "Yishtabah" (until just before the end), and then the Beracha of "Yehalelucha." The Tur (Rabbenu Yaakob Ben Asher, Germany-Spain, 12269-1343) ruled that "Yehalelucha" should be recited immediately after the standard chapters of Hallel, but our custom follows the view of the Bet Yosef (commentary to the Tur by Maran, author of the Shulhan Aruch) to recite "Yehalelucha" at the very end. After reciting the concluding Beracha of "Melech Mehulal Ba'tishbahot," we drink the fourth cup of wine, without first reciting "Boreh Peri Ha'gefen." One must drink a Rebi'it and then recite the Beracha Aharona. Some people do not drink the fourth cup until the very end of the Seder, after singing the traditional songs, but this is improper; the fourth cup should be drunk upon the conclusion of Hallel. The Shulhan Aruch writes that if one forgot to lean while drinking the fourth cup of wine, and he must therefore drink another cup, he recites a new Beracha of "Boreh Peri Ha'gefen," as this cup was not covered by the Beracha recited earlier. However, Hacham Ovadia Yosef (Hazon Ovadia – Teshubot, Siman 49) clarifies that this applies only if one realized his mistake after drinking the entire cup of wine. If some of the wine was left in the cup, then he adds some wine and drinks a new cup while leaning without first reciting a new Beracha.

Siyum Sanhedrin is sponsored in loving memory of Anita Dinerstein by her children and grandchildren on her second yahrzeit. "Her dedication to learning, interpersonal connection and creation of community has been a model for us as we have learned Sanhedrin and the rest of Nezikin." Siyum Sanhedrin is sponsored by Jeff and Jill Shames in memory of Jill's mother, Seena Baker, שפרה בת ברכה וזאלה. Ten years on, love beyond words from your children, your children's children and your children's children's children. What happens to all the items in a city of idol worshippers that have some level of sanctity to them? Can the destroyed idolatrous city be used for gardens and fields or can it never be rebuilt for any purpose? The city of Jericho can also never be rebuilt. In the book of Kings, it is told that Chial rebuilt Jericho and his sons were killed, as per Joshua's curse. The Gemara explains that he rebuilt a different city but called it Jericho, which was forbidden as well. This story was a lead-in to the drought in the time of Achav when Eliahu received the "key" for rain from God and brought a drought. How did God manage to get the key back from Eliyahu and end the drought? The masechet ends with a discussion of righteous and evil people and their effects on the world.

Today's daf is sponsored by Hillel Gray in loving memory of Raizel Shoshana bat Rachel Perel on her shloshim. "She loved reading, teaching others to read, and Jewish education."  Today's daf is sponsored by Abby Flamholz in honor of her daughter in law Sigal’s hebrew birthday. "She continues to be a constant inspiration to me and especially to her daughters and husband. Happy birthday Sigal!"  The sages extensively discuss various signs, both auspicious and ominous, that are believed to herald the coming of the Messiah. Rabbi Yochanan explained the Messiah will arrive during an era that is either entirely virtuous or completely corrupt. This binary perspective highlights the spiritual extremes that might precipitate messianic redemption. The prophetic texts contain seemingly contradictory verses, such as "It will come in its time, I will hurry it." Rabbi Yehoshua ben Levi resolves this apparent contradiction by explaining that the timing of the Messiah's arrival depends on the generation's spiritual merit. If the generation proves worthy, God will accelerate the redemption; if not, it will unfold according to the predetermined time. Why is the Messiah depicted as arriving on a donkey rather than a more noble animal like a horse? In an aggadic story, Rabbi Yehoshua ben Levi encounters Eliyahu at the entrance to Rabbi Shimon bar Yochai's cave. He seeks answers about whether he will enter the world-to-come and the timing of the Messiah's arrival. Eliyahu directs him to the entrance of Rome, instructing him to seek out and directly ask the Messiah. In a parallel account, Rabbi Yosi ben Kisma's students similarly inquire about the anticipated redemption. Some rabbis acknowledge the inevitability of the Messiah's arrival but express trepidation about witnessing this momentous event. They fear that their personal sins might cause them to be consumed in the "chevlei mashiach" - the birth pangs of the messianic era. While they recognize that good deeds and Torah study offer spiritual protection, they remain acutely aware that sin can precipitate divine judgment. Intriguingly, the Messiah's name itself becomes a matter of interpretive tradition. In each beit midrash they named the future redeemer with a name that resonated with their own teacher's name.  

Today's daf is sponsored by Yarden and Guy in honor of Leah Zelda Shechter's birthday! What happens to someone who doesn't teach Torah to others? What happens to someone who does? Rava, Ravina and Rav Ashi brought three more verses to prove the resurrection of the dead. Rabbi Elazar brought a statement relating to the resurrection of the dead. From there, the Gemara brings several statements from Rabbi Elazar about different topics, including the value of de'ah, leaving bread of the table in case a poor person shows up, and being humble. A braita from the school of Eliyahu teaches that when the dead are resurrected, they will not die again. The Gemara brings the verses in Ezekiel where Ezekiel brings the bones back to life. Can this be brought as a source for the resurrection of the dead or to prove that when they are brought back to life, they will not live forever? Various interpretations are brought to explain whether he really resurrected the dead (or was it just a parable) and if he did, whether they lived for a few moments or went on to lead full lives. Another question is who were the people who Ezekiel resurrected? Several suggestions are brought, and the last interpretation leads into the story of Chanania, Mishael, and Azarya.