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Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2026

Welcome to the Daily Dose of Bitachon. As we prepare for the month of Av— Erev Rosh Chodesh Av ( ערב ראש חודש אב )—we carry with us the concept we introduced back at the beginning of Tammuz: that each of the twelve months of the year corresponds to a unique spiritual force. Today, we will explore this deeply through the lens of the Sefer Yetzirah , an ancient Kabbalistic text attributed by many to Avraham Avinu, which outlines how the twenty-two letters of the Hebrew alphabet serve as the spiritual building blocks of reality. The division of these twenty-two letters is beautifully elegant. First, the Sefer Yetzirah points to the three "Mother" letters ( Imahot ): Aleph ( א ), Mem ( מ ), and Shin ( ש ). These represent the foundational elements of physical matter itself. Aleph stands for Avir (air), Mem stands for Mayim (water), and because the Aleph is already claimed, Shin stands for Esh (fire). Next are the seven "double" letters, known by the acronym Beged Kaporet ( בגד כפרת ): Bet, Gimmel, Dalet, Chaf, Peh, Reish, and Tav. In the Zohar, these are identified as the letters that can receive a dagesh (the internal emphasis dot). While our grammatical tradition generally does not place a dagesh in the letter Reish, Kabbalistically it is included. These seven double letters correspond to dimensions of time and space, such as the seven days of the week, the seven classical planets, and the seven spiritual gateways of the soul. Subtracting these ten letters—the three Mothers of matter and the seven Doubles of time—leaves us with the twelve "Simple" letters. These twelve remaining letters correspond directly to the twelve months of the year, creating a cosmic map where each month is animated by its own letter. Our Rabbis reveal an incredible connection here: these twelve simple letters correspond sequentially to the verses of Ashrei (Psalm 145), aligning the spiritual theme of each month with the corresponding verse. We begin with the letter Heh ( ה ), which corresponds to Nissan . The verse for Heh is Hadar kevod hodacha... ("the glory of your honor, and the words of your wonders, I will speak about"). As Rabbeinu Bachya notes in the name of Rabbeinu Chananel, this refers directly to the wonders of Yetziat Mitzrayim (the Exodus), the central theme of Nissan. Following this is the letter Vav ( ו ) for Iyar . The Vav represents Vav Hachibur —the connecting "and"—which serves as the bridge linking the physical redemption of Nissan to the spiritual giving of the Torah in Sivan. Sivan is represented by the letter Zayin ( ז ), corresponding to the verse Zecher rav tuvcha yabiu... ("they shall utter the memory of Your great goodness"). In Jewish tradition, "good" ( Tov ) refers directly to the Torah, as we say, "I have given you a good acquisition, do not forsake My Torah." Then we reach the chidush , the deep spiritual renewal of our current season. The letter Chet ( ח ) belongs to Tammuz , which matches the verse Chanun verachum Hashem... ("Gracious and merciful is Hashem, slow to anger and great in kindness"). This is immediately followed by the letter Tet ( ט ) for Av , matching the verse Tov Hashem lakol... ("Hashem is good to all, and His mercy is upon all His works"). At first glance, one would think that Tov Hashem lakol —expressing God's absolute goodness—is the very last verse you would associate with the painful month of Av. Yet, this is a profound mystery. The letter Tet has a numerical value of nine, rooting the solemn Nine Days of mourning right here in its essence. This teaches us that everything happening in Galut (exile) is ultimately for our own good, whether we can perceive it or not. This is why Midrash Eicha (Lamentations) begins with a "good word" or a positive note; because at the core of Av's darkness lies the ultimate truth of Tov Hashem lakol . There is an incredible warning and opportunity hidden in this sequence. If you take the letter of Tammuz, Chet ( ח ), and place it next to the letter of Av, Tet ( ט ), they spell the word Chet ( חטא - sin) . These two months are historically prone to spiritual stumbling and tragedy. However, the spiritual work of this time is to take that very vulnerability and turn it around into a source of holiness. Moving past the summer, the letter Yud ( י ) corresponds to Elul . Our Sages teach that the letter Yud symbolizes pure thought. While this world ( Olam Hazeh ) was created with the letter Heh, the World to Come ( Olam Haba ) was created with a Yud. Elul is the month of deep contemplation, planning, and mental preparation for the year to come. Tishrei is represented by the letter Lamed ( ל ), matching the verse Lehodia livnei ha'adam... ("To make known to the sons of man His mighty acts, and the glory of the majesty of His kingdom"). This theme of Malchut (Kingship) is the very spiritual essence of Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur. Next is Cheshvan , represented by the letter Nun ( נ ). Remarkably, there is no verse starting with the letter Nun in Ashrei. King David omitted the Nun from the psalm because Nun represents Nofel (falling), and he did not want to evoke the painful verse from Amos, "Fallen ( Nafla ), she shall not rise again, the virgin of Israel." This directly mirrors Cheshvan, a month with no holidays where we experience a spiritual "fall" or quiet period after the heights of Tishrei. But we are not left in the fall. Teves is represented by the letter Samech ( ס ), matching the verse Somech Hashem lechol hanoflim... ("Hashem supports all who fall"). The Samech of Teves immediately follows and lifts up the fallen Nun of Cheshvan. The letter Ayin ( ע ) belongs to Kislev , the month of Chanukah, representing holy sight and the miracles we hold on display ( See Imrei Noam on Chanuka). Shevat is represented by the letter Tzadi ( צ ), corresponding to Tzaddik Hashem bechol drachav... ("Righteous is Hashem in all His ways"). Because Shevat is the time of Tu B'Shevat when we eat of the new fruits of the trees, it embodies the verse, "The righteous ( Tzaddik ) eats to satisfy his soul." Finally, the letter Kuf ( ק ) corresponds to Adar , aligning with the verse Karov Hashem lechol kor'av... ("Hashem is close to all who call upon Him in truth"). This is the ultimate message of Purim and Megillat Esther—that even when God seems completely hidden, He is intimately close to those who call out to Him with sincerity. This brings us back to our focus today. As we enter the month of Av, our main goal is to attune ourselves to this spiritual rhythm. By recognizing the hidden goodness ( Tov ) buried within the heavy days ahead, we can find the strength to transform these moments of vulnerability into a deep, lasting closeness to Hashem. We will continue to build on this, B'ezrat Hashem . Have a beautiful and meaningful day!

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6392 – Visiting During Elul and Rosh Hashanah, and the Role of Chabad Shluchim – ביקור בימי אלול וראש השנה, ותפקיד שלוחי חב"ד

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Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2026

The Rebbe addresses a planned visit during Elul and Rosh Hashanah, emphasizing the importance of such trips benefiting the community. He highlights the role of every Chabad shliach in spreading Torah and mitzvot, referencing the significance of Yud-Beis and Yud-Gimmel Tammuz. https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/igroskodesh/017/010/6392

The Months of Tamuz and Av 09

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2026

The Three Weeks: Beginning with the End in Mind There is a well-known rule: סוף מעשה במחשבה תחילה (Sof ma'aseh b'machshava techilah) "The end of an action must first be conceived in thought." In other words: Begin with the end in mind. The Three Weeks culminate with Tisha B'Av. The specific text our Sages instituted for us to read on Tisha B'Av is Eicha (Lamentations). How does Eicha end? "Take us back, O Hashem, to Yourself, and we will return; renew our days as of old." (Eicha 5:21) These are the final words we recite. The Real Final Verse: A Deeper Reading Now, hold on. Someone might argue that this isn't actually the final verse of Eicha . The technical final verse is: "For even if You had utterly rejected us, You were only exceedingly angry with us." (Eicha 5:22) We normally repeat the previous verse ( Hashiveinu ) because we don't want to conclude on a negative note. However, the truth is that the absolute last verse is not actually negative. The Reishit Chochma ( Sha'ar HaTeshuva , Chapter 7) explains that the verse should be read like this: "If You were truly disgusted with us, You would have destroyed us completely in Your extreme anger. But we see that You did not destroy us completely." We are not wiped out; we are still here. We still have a remnant. Therefore, it is obvious that the purpose of the exile and the destruction was never to eliminate us, but rather to direct us to return to Him in teshuvah (repentance). Why then do we repeat the second-to-last verse ( Hashiveinu )? I saw once—though I don't recall the exact source—that the average person reading the literal text might misunderstand the final verse. They might mistakenly think it means God is genuinely and permanently disgusted with us. Therefore, we repeat Hashiveinu so nobody walks away with a mistaken impression of what Tisha B'Av is truly about. It is about Hashiveinu —returning. "Renew Our Days as of Old" The verse says: חדש ימינו כקדם ( Chadesh yameinu k'kedem ) — "Renew our days as of old." We want to go back to the old days. What does "the old days" mean? It means the era when Hashem dwelt among us in an open, revealed way. God still dwells with us today, but His presence is hidden. That is the core theme: We want to rejuvenate that old relationship. There is a fascinating Gemara in Masechet Berachot 3a that describes what happens when the Jewish people gather in Batei Knesiyot (synagogues) and Batei Midrashot (study halls) and declare: יהא שמיה רבא מברך ( Yehei Shmei Rabba Mevarach ) — "May His great Name be blessed..." The Gemara states that Hashem, so to speak, shakes His head back and forth and says: "Fortunate is the king whose children praise him in his house! What is there for a father whose children have been exiled from his table? And woe to the children who have left their father's table!" Hashem, as it were, bemoans the fact that we are not at His table, that we are scattered among the nations. Tur, Orach Chaim, Siman 56 ומה שאנו אומרין הקדיש בלשון תרגום And regarding that which we recite the Kaddish in the Aramaic language ( Lashon Targum ): יש אומרים מפני המלאכים שלא יתקנאו בנו שאנו משבחים שבח נאה כזה There are those who say it is on account of the angels, so that they should not become jealous of us because we are praising [Hashem] with such a beautiful praise. וגם שע"י זה הקב"ה נזכר לחורבן הבית וגלות ישראל And furthermore, because through this [praise], the Holy One, Blessed be He, recalls the destruction of the Temple and the exile of Israel, כדאיתא בפ"ק דברכות as it is brought down in the first chapter of Berachot (3a): בשעה שישראל עונין אמן יש"ר הקב"ה מנענע בראשו ואומר "At the hour when Israel responds, 'Amen, Yehei Shmei Rabba...', the Holy One, Blessed be He, shakes His head and says: אוי לבנים שגלו מעל שלחן אביהם 'Woe to the children who have been exiled from their Father's table, ומה לו לאב שככה מקלסין אותו בניו ורחקם מעל שלח נו and what is there for a Father whose children praise Him in this way, yet He has distanced them from His table?'" וכביכול שיש דאגה לפניו Thus, kavyachol (so to speak, as it were), there is distress and anguish before Him. ואם יבינו המלאכים זה יקטרגו עלינו And if the angels were to understand this, they would prosecute (bring accusations) against us [out of jealousy or judgment over our survival despite our failings]. ע"כ אומרים אותו בלשון שלא יבינו שאינן מכירין ארמית . Therefore, we recite it in a language they do not understand, as [the ministering angels] are not familiar with Aramaic. The Father-Child Connection Hashem "cries" for us daily. Think of a child who goes away to summer camp or to Israel; the child might be perfectly happy in their new environment and might not even miss home, but the parents back home are miserable. We have been in Galut (exile) for so many years that we have forgotten what it actually means to sit at our Father's table. The Zohar explains that we perform the mitzvah of sending away the mother bird ( Shiluach HaKen ) to arouse Hashem's mercy for His children. He hears the mother bird's cry and remembers His own children. Similarly, when a child says Kaddish for a deceased parent, they deeply miss that parent, and that act arouses Hashem's own "feelings." He sees an orphan reciting Kaddish , and it invokes— kavyachol (so to speak, since God does not possess human emotions)—that deep, intrinsic Father-son connection. Rav Nosson Wachtfogel, in his commentary on Tisha B'Av, notes the specific language used: the children were exiled from the Father's table. The table itself is still there. We still receive our sustenance from it; we are just no longer sitting directly at it. As we say in Birkat HaMazon : Shulchan aruch lakol —the table is set for everyone. We are still being fed from our Father's table. And that is the profound difficulty of life: We can have everything in the world, but our Father isn't openly there with us. That is what is missing. Avel vs. Aval : The Life of "But" The Hebrew letters for a mourner ( lo aleinu —may it not happen to us) are א-ב-ל ( Avel ). Often, when people are learning, they encounter this word and accidentally read it as אֲבָל ( Aval ), which means "but." There is an underlying homiletical truth here: The avel (mourner) lives a life defined by a "but." Lo aleinu , a person is at a beautiful wedding, but their father or mother is missing. The wedding is gorgeous, but the parent isn't there to see it. In semantics, there is a major difference between the words "and" and "but." If I say, "I like the cake, but it has blueberries in it," the "but" inherently detracts from or negates the first part of the sentence. If I say, "I like the cake, and blueberries are not my favorite," I am still holding onto the first statement while simply adding context. "And" adds; "but" subtracts. Our lives in exile are a life of "but." Everything can be fine—the wedding is beautiful— but we still break the glass to remember Jerusalem: "If I forget you, O Jerusalem, let my right hand forget its skill." (Tehillim 137:5) There is always something vital missing. The job of the Three Weeks is to start missing our Parent again and to realize just how much He loves us. Correcting the Mistake of the Spies This dynamic traces back to the mistake of the very first Tisha B'Av. In Devarim 1:27 , when reviewing the tragic episode of the Spies, Moshe reminds the nation of what they grumbled in their tents: "Because Hashem hated us, He brought us out of the land of Egypt [to destroy us]." This verse appears in Parshat Devarim , which we always read on the Shabbat immediately preceding Tisha B'Av, specifically to remind ourselves of this foundational error. Just a few verses later, the Torah states: "...and in the wilderness, where you saw how Hashem your God carried you, just as a man carries his son..." (Devarim 1:31) Yet the very next verse admonishes: "Yet in this matter, you do not believe..." (Devarim 1:32) What does it mean that they didn't believe? Rashi explains that they didn't believe in God's promise to bring them into Eretz Yisrael. But the Ohr HaChaim HaKadosh offers a alternative explanation: "You don't believe that God carried you like a father carries his son." That is what they failed to believe. Notably, the Hebrew month in which Tisha B'Av falls is called Av ( אָב ) —which literally means "Father." Our goal, beginning with these Three Weeks, is to re-internalize that reality. The Parable of the Father and Son The Ohr HaChaim connects this back to Shemot 17:7 , where the Jewish people questioned: "Is Hashem among us or not?" Rashi there provides a famous parable: A father is carrying his son on his shoulders during a journey. The son meets a passerby and asks, "Have you seen my father anywhere?" The father responds, "I have been carrying you on my shoulders the entire time, and you ask where I am?" The father sets the child down, and immediately a dog comes and bites him—which symbolizes the sudden attack of Amalek. Moshe continues to recount how God went before them on the road with a pillar of fire by night and a pillar of cloud by day. All of these expressions of care are still happening. We are still being led by the cloud and the pillar of fire; we just don't visually see it. Creating the Yemei Ratzon (Days of Favor) I will conclude with a powerful quote from the Be'er Mayim Chaim ( Parshat Bo , Chapter 10). He writes that a person must constantly tell themselves: "Nothing in this world happens on its own; everything is decreed by Heaven. As our Sages taught, a person does not even stub their toe below unless it was decreed from Above. So why is God doing this specific thing to me? Isn't God good to all, as it says: 'Hashem is good to all, and His mercies are over all His works' (Tehillim 145:9)? It must be that God is doing this precisely because He wants me to remember Him and return to Him in teshuvah." The Be'er Mayim Chaim continues that when a person internalizes this—realizing that God's challenges are merely reminders to connect—then (to quote his exact words): שש ושמח ( Sas v'same'ach ) — "He becomes happy and joyful," filled with immense awe and pride seeing how much God supervises him individually to bring about that reconnection, כחיבת אב על בנו ( k'chibat av al b'no ) — "like a father's deep endearment for his son." As the verse in Mishlei 3:12 states: "For whom Hashem loves He rebukes, even as a father the son in whom he delights." This insight is unbelievable: We are the ones who create the Yemei Ratzon (the Days of Favor). The upcoming month of Elul is known as a time of Ratzon (Divine favor). How do we activate that favor? When we recognize that Hashem is actively watching over us, and we realize that even His rebuke stems from love, we awaken our own ratzon (desire to connect). That alignment brings about genuine joy ( sas v'same'ach ), leading right into the uplifting holiday season of Tishrei. Ultimately, these three weeks are the days designated for us to focus on the enduring truth that God is still our Father , and to genuinely yearn to return to the days of old. That is the true theme of the Three Weeks.

Retirees bring seasoned skills to service year program

Kan English

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2026 13:13

For the first time, adult volunteers from abroad will teach English in Gaza envelope communities through an initiative supporting schools and educational programs as the region continues to recover from the October 7 attacks. The project is part of the Elul organization's "Shnat Sherut 50 Plus", a national service model that enables mid-life and retired professionals to dedicate a year to strengthening Israel's most vulnerable regions. The program is a recent recipient of the President's Award for Volunteerism. Rina Cohen, a founder of the initiative, spoke to KAN's Naomi Segal (Photo: Screenshot, Shnat Sherut 50 Plus)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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The Months of Tamuz and Av 02

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2026

The Built-In Energy of Time Welcome to Daily Bitachon. We're continuing with what we started yesterday: appreciating and understanding the fascinating concept of days and times. There are certain times that are more prone to specific events, and it's not a coincidence—it is built into the very fabric of time. The Ben Ish Chai, in Parshat Devarim, shares an incredible insight in the name of a Mekubal (kabbalist) named Rav Beit Ayin (or Bat Ayin ). He explains that the twelve months of the year correspond to the twelve letters of Hashem's name, Alef-Dalet-Nun-Yod ( א-ד-נ-י ), when written in what is called the miluy (the spelled-out form). Understanding Miluy (Spelling Out the Letters) What does miluy mean? Let's use English as an example. If I want to say "ABC": A is the letter A, but it is spelled A-Y . B is the letter B, but it is spelled B-E-E . When you use the miluy of a Hebrew letter, you spell out the letter itself. If you take the name א-ד-נ-י and spell out each letter, it looks like this: Alef ( א ) is spelled: Alef, Lamed, Peh ( א-ל-ף ) — 3 letters Dalet ( ד ) is spelled: Dalet, Lamed, Tav ( ד-ל-ת ) — 3 letters Nun ( נ ) is spelled: Nun, Vav, Nun ( נ-ו-ן ) — 3 letters Yod ( י ) is spelled: Yod, Vav, Dalet ( י-ו-ד ) — 3 letters Total them up, and you get exactly twelve letters . These twelve letters correspond to the twelve months of the year. Month Hebrew Root Letter Sequential Letter of the 12 Nisan Aleph Aleph Iyar Lamed Sivan Peh Tammuz Dalet Dalet Av Lamed Elul Taf Tishrei Nun Nun Cheshvan Vav Kislev Nun Tevet Yud Yud Shvat Vav Adar Dalet Tammuz and Av: The Months of the Dal (The Poor) When you map these letters to the months, it works out like this: Nissan, Iyar, Sivan connects to Alef, Lamed, Peh ( א-ל-ף ) Tammuz, Av, Elul connects to Dalet, Lamed, Tav ( ד-ל-ת ) The Ben Ish Chai points out that if you put the first two letters of this second group together— Dalet and Lamed (Tammuz and Av)—it spells the word dal ( דל ), which means someone who is poor or lowly. He uses this to brilliantly explain a verse in Tehillim (41:2): אַשְׁרֵי מַשְׂכִּיל אֶל דָּל בְּיוֹם רָעָה יְמַלְּטֵהוּ ה ' "Fortunate is the one who uses intellect toward the impoverished; on a bad day, Hashem will save him." The Ben Ish Chai explains: "Fortunate is the one who uses his intellect toward the impoverished" refers to the low, difficult months of Tammuz and Av . How do we do that? By channeling our intellect ( sechel ) into Torah and ma'asim tovim (good deeds). Through this, "on a bad day, Hashem will save him" —Hashem will save us during the challenging days of these months. What Does it Mean to be a Maskil ? Connect to Torah: Use your mind simply as a vehicle to learn Torah. Understand the Poor: Maskil el dal means to truly understand what a poor person needs. When you give tzedakah , don't just hand over money; look into their situation carefully. The Story of Reb Chaim of Brisk A man came to Reb Chaim before Pesach with a halachic question: "Can a person fulfill the obligation of the Four Cups using milk instead of wine?" Reb Chaim, who routinely distributed large sums of holiday financial aid, immediately handed this man a massive sum of money. Afterward, his gabbai (assistant) asked, "Why did you give him so much money? Wine doesn't cost that much." Reb Chaim replied, "If he is asking if he can use milk for the Four Cups, it means he doesn't have money for wine. But it also means he is planning on eating a dairy meal, because he can't afford meat for Yom Tov! We have to give him enough for the wine and for a proper meat holiday meal." That is what it means to be a maskil el dal . During these difficult months, when we keep our eyes and ears open to the needs of the poor and use our minds for Torah, we completely turn these months around. From Lowliness to Redemption Moving into the next month, Elul (which corresponds to the letter Tav ), we begin saying Selichot . We say to Hashem: כְּדַלִּים וּכְרָשִׁים דָּפַקְנוּ דְּלָתֶיךָ "Like the impoverished and destitute, we knock on Your doors." We are coming out of the negativity and challenges of Tammuz and Av—the dal —and knocking on Hashem's door in Elul. This is the month that was originally supposed to be dominated by Esav, but Yaakov Avinu grabbed it back. Yesterday, we mentioned that Tevet and Shevat are also months associated with Esav. How do they fit into this secret? Tevet corresponds to the letter Yod ( י ). Shevat corresponds to the letter Vav ( ו ). If you take the Dalet and Lamed ( ד-ל ) from Tammuz and Av, and combine them with the Yod and Vav ( י-ו ) from Tevet and Shevat, it spells the word "Dalyo" ( דליו ). This references a passuk in Parshat Balak (Bamidbar 24:7) from the blessings of Bilaam, right after Mah Tovu : יִזַּל מַיִם מִדָּלְיָו "Water shall flow from his pails..." The Bnei Yissaschar explains that Dalyo represents the impoverished hand. Even from these spiritually "impoverished" and difficult months, there will eventually flow water and beracha (blessing) in the future. Further, the Pesikta Zutrata comments on this verse: "Water will flow from his pails (midalyav)—from the impoverished among Israel (min ha-dalim she-be-Yisrael)." This matches the famous Talmudic statement, "Be careful with the children of the ignorant, for Torah will go forth from them." Rabbeinu Bachya adds that the continuation of the verse, "and his seed shall be by many waters," means we will constantly grow, just as we pray daily, Matzmiach Keren Yeshuah (Who causes the horn of salvation to flourish). Great things will grow directly out of these seemingly negative months. Finally, the Sefer Paneach Raza points out a beautiful gematria: the word midalyav ( מדליו ) has the exact same numerical value (90) as melech ( מלך - king). It is specifically from these impoverished months and difficult times that the King, Moshiach, will be produced! Conclusion It is truly a wonder of wonders how these great Rabbis uncovered these deep secrets embedded within the calendar. It should tremendously strengthen our emunah (faith) to see that absolutely nothing in time is haphazard or coincidental.

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The Months of Tamuz and Av 01

Eli Goldsmith Inspired Flow!

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2026

Welcome to Daily Bitachon Welcome to Daily Bitachon. Having completed Sha'ar Habechina , we are now going to switch to a more timely topic. We find ourselves in the month of Tammuz , which brings the fast of the 17th of Tammuz, followed by the month of Av and its respective fast. I would like to spend some time understanding the deeper dimensions of these months. Personally, seeing how perfectly planned and intricate the events of Jewish history are always provides a powerful chizuk in emunah , which naturally leads to deeper bitachon . To fully appreciate this, we need some background. We are not in a rush, so we will take our time to truly understand it. This framework is based largely on the teachings of the Ben Ish Chai (in Parashat Devarim ), where he discusses these concepts at length. The Three Dimensions of Conflict: Place, Person, and Time First, the Ben Ish Chai notes that the twelve months of the year are fundamentally broken down into four sets of three, aligned with the solar cycle—what we know as the four seasons. Secondly, we know that from the womb, there was a perpetual struggle between Yaakov and Esav . They fought over everything in existence, categorized by the classic framework of Place, Person, and Time . These are the three core dimensions of our existence: a person lives in a place and moves through time . Place: They struggled over the land of Eretz Yisrael . Person: They struggled over who would hold the status of the Bechorah (the birthright). Time: They struggled over who would control the different seasons of the year. The Summer Cycle: Grabbing the Heel Looking at the summer cycle, Yaakov claimed the spring months of Nissan, Iyar, and Sivan —the three months of Chodesh Ha'aviv . This is a beautiful, spiritually rich period: Nissan contains Pesach, Iyar holds the bulk of Sefirat Ha'omer, and Sivan brings Matan Torah. Yaakov Avinu fought for these three wonderful months and claimed them as his own. Then, the intense heat of the summer begins—a period of strict, intense judgment. This is where Esav takes over. This aligns with the fact that Esav calculates by the sun, and the sun is at its strongest during this time. Esav was originally slated to receive Tammuz, Av, and Elul . However, the Torah emphasizes that Yaakov grabbed Esav's heel at birth, earning him the name Yaakov (from Ekev , meaning heel). This teaches us that each of these three-month cycles has a "heel," or a tail end. Yaakov pulled the heel of this summer cycle—the month of Elul —back into his own domain. This converted what would have been an equal three-and-three split into an unequal four-month to two-month split in favor of Yaakov. The Winter Cycle: Venahapoch Hu We see the exact same pattern repeat during the winter months. Tishrei, Cheshvan, and Kislev belong to Yaakov. Tishrei is the month of the High Holidays. Cheshvan, though it contains no holidays, serves as the time to review and process the spiritual gains of the Chagim . Finally, Kislev brings the light of Chanukah. The next three months— Tevet, Shevat, and Adar —should have belonged to Esav. Tevet contains the fast of Asara B'Tevet . Shevat shares a root with the word Shevet , which means a whipping stick or a staff of judgment, signifying that Shevat also carries an element of strict justice. Adar was also supposed to belong to Esav, but once again, Yaakov grabbed the heel of the cycle and pulled Adar back. This is the deeper secret behind the phrase Venahapoch hu —it was completely turned around. Ultimately, this leaves Esav with only four distinct months of intense judgment throughout the year: Tammuz, Av, Tevet, and Shevat . The Spiritual Mechanics of Heat and Cold It is fascinating to see how something as everyday as the twelve months and the changing seasons trace back to the foundational conflict between Yaakov and Esav. Furthermore, the winter and summer concepts relate directly to the ideas of severe cold and severe heat. What do hot and cold have to do with our spiritual lives? It might sound intense, but our tradition teaches that while Gehenom is made of fire—which is what most people know—there is also a Gehenom of snow. There is a realm of extreme heat (like the Sahara Desert) and a realm of extreme cold (like the North Pole). Both are incredibly difficult environments for life. These two extremes correspond to the two primary ways we stumble: Intense Heat: This represents the burning pursuit of desires and lust. Intense Cold: This represents a state of freezing, spiritual paralysis, and laziness. In the winter months, our primary challenge is to overcome the "cold" of laziness and not simply stay in bed. In the summer months, our challenge is to control the "heat" and not follow our desires. The Gehenom of fire is the consequence of chasing unbridled passion, while the Gehenom of snow is for frozen apathy. Esav is constantly trying to entrap us in these two areas. As Rashi notes, when Esav walked in to receive a blessing from his father Yitzchak, Yitzchak saw Gehenom open up behind him. Esav is the one who ultimately aligns with Gehenom , while Yaakov and his children inherit Gan Eden and Olam HaBa . Historical Precision as a Source of Chizuk These spiritual dynamics repeat themselves every single year. As we overcome the specific trials of the summer and winter, we emerge clean. The calendar is not random or haphazard. Tammuz and Av are months of strict judgment because they are Esav's remaining summer months of intense, severe heat. It is no coincidence that this was the exact time of year the Beit HaMikdash was destroyed by fire. The historical convergence is remarkable. The First Beit HaMikdash , the Second Beit HaMikdash , the Spanish Inquisition, and the outbreaks of both World War I and World War II all heavily converged around this specific window of the year. Rav Eliyahu Lopian once beautifully remarked that if the enemy only realized that the Jewish people actually derive a chizuk in emunah from the fact that these tragic events repeatedly happen at the exact same calendar window, they would have intentionally chosen a different time to attack us! Recognizing that everything is so precisely designed and orchestrated by Hakadosh Baruch Hu is profoundly comforting. It serves to strengthen our emunah and bitachon , giving us the tools to navigate and elevate these challenging times of the year.

Pri Tzaddick - Chukat HaTorah, Engrave on our Hearts, Shabbos in our Eating & Elevation of all Now!

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2026 33:52

Lkovod Gimmel Tamuz the Chabad Rebbe Zya Hilula helps us learn Rav Tzaddock HaCohen Pri Tzaddick on the Parsha to Engrave on our Hearts the Torah & Holyness so we can elevate ourselves, our eating on Shabbos and all of Humanity. The reality of Fixing all (the original sin) with the Light of Truth amen vamen. Cover pic Family Bar Mitzvah with Rav Yeshua Gerzi the Pilzner Rebbe in RBS beginning a needed new Rosh Yeshiva position for Elul, together with Mashgiach Soulful Flow TBA ? Eli G… Did you See their worthy campaign?Here's a link for your 10 $ or more donation opportunity.Charidy.com/Breslov/rbsUnity Inspires Projects - United Souls 63, AI - Why Unity of Souls, A Living Framework & The Sacred Reversal to Experience the Divine?! https://open.substack.com/pub/eligoldsmith/p/unity-inspires-projects-united-souls-313 #unitedsouls #unity #living #reversal #divine

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2229 – Visiting Chassidim in Eretz Yisrael and Overcoming Obstacles – ביקור אצל חסידים בארץ ישראל והתמודדות עם מניעות

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Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2026

The Rebbe responds to a suggestion to visit Chassidim in Eretz Yisrael, expressing regret that various physical and spiritual obstacles prevent this. He encourages study of the new kuntres for Chai Elul and emphasizes infusing vitality into all aspects of Avodah during Elul. https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/igroskodesh/007/012/2229

2217 – The Uniqueness of the Mitzvah of Milah and Its Connection to Elul – ייחודיות מצות מילה וקשרו לחודש אלול

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Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2026

This letter explores how the mitzvah of milah is unique among mitzvos, especially in its application to children, and connects this concept to the spiritual work of the month of Elul. The Rebbe explains the deeper significance of milah as a covenant with G-d that transcends intellect. https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/igroskodesh/007/012/2217

2220 – Entering Elul, the Month of Mercy, and Sharing Teachings – כניסה לאלול, חדש הרחמים, ושיתוף תורות

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2026

The Rebbe acknowledges receipt of a letter and encloses a sicha for Elul, emphasizing that its message is relevant every year, especially in Elul. He highlights themes of teshuvah, prayer, Torah, and charity, encouraging the recipient to share these teachings with others. https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/igroskodesh/007/012/2220

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2187 – Why Chassidus Is Called Chassidus, Purpose of the Name – מדוע חסידות נקראת חסידות, תכלית השם

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Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2026

The Rebbe explains why the teachings of Chassidus are called 'Chassidus,' emphasizing that the name reflects its purpose, similar to how 'Torah' describes its function. He also expresses concern about delays in sending Kehot books to Eretz Yisrael before Elul and Tishrei. https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/igroskodesh/007/011/2187

2227 – Encouraging Yeshiva Students to Study Avodah-Focused Maamarim in Elul – עידוד תלמידי הישיבה ללמוד מאמרים בעניני עבודה בחדש אלול

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2026

The Rebbe writes about the importance of yeshiva students increasing their study of maamarim focused on avodah, especially during the days of Elul and Tishrei. He encourages this practice not only locally but also in Montreal and other places. https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/igroskodesh/007/012/2227

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2122 – Advice on Setting a Wedding Date for Both Sides' Families – עצה על קביעת זמן חתונה למשפחות משני הצדדים

The Daily Sicha - השיחה היומית

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2026

The Rebbe responds to an inquiry about setting a wedding date, advising that Elul or Kislev are suitable months, with a preference for Elul, especially if the wedding is to take place in 5713. He blesses the couple for a successful and everlasting union. https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/igroskodesh/007/009/2122

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יום א' פ' קרח [באה"ק: חוקת], כ"ט סיון, ה'תשפ"ו

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2026 11:09

התוכן אחז"ל "לפיכך נברא אדם יחידי ללמדך" שכל א' מישראל הוא "עולם מלא": ה' שינה את אופן בריאת האדם כדי שכל יהודי, אפי' בעקבתא דמשיחא ובחו"ל, ידע שכל יהודי הוא "עולם מלא"! ו"עולם מלא" במעמד ומצב בעת בריאת אדם "בגן עדן מקדם" – שבזה נכלל כל סדר השתלשלות שנברא "בשביל ישראל"! וזה מחזק עוד יותר המדובר כמ"פ אודות מצות "פרו ורבו" – שגם לאחרי הולדת בן ובת יש להשתדל בהולדת ילדים נוספים. ופשיטא שאין מקום לדאגת ההורים כיצד יוכלו לספק לילד הנוסף כל צרכיו, כמו שאין מקום לשאלה כזו בנוגע לבריאת אדם "בגן עדן מקדם"! בודאי נותן להם ה' הכחות הדרושים לספק לילד צרכיו הגשמיים והרוחניים; יש גם הענין ד"פרו ורבו" ברוחניות ששייך אצל כאו"א כל ימי חייו, כמאחז"ל "כל המלמד את בן חבירו תורה מעלה עליו הכתוב כאילו ילדו", שזה כללות ענין החינוך. משיחת אור לכ"ט אלול ה'תשמ"ב, ערב ר"ה ה'תשמ"ג ל"הנחה פרטית" או התרגום ללה"ק של השיחה: https://thedailysicha.com/?date=14-06-2026 Synopsis Our Sages taught: “Therefore man was created alone, to teach you…” that every Jew is “an entire world.” Meaning: Hashem changed the manner of man's creation so that every Jew, even in the era of the footsteps of Moshiach and even in the diaspora, should know that every Jew is an entire world. And an “entire world” in same state as when Adam Harishon was created “in Gan Eden of old,” which encompasses the entire seder hishtalshelus all of which was created “for the sake of the Jewish people.” This further strengthens what we've discussed many times regarding the mitzvah to be fruitful and multiply: Even after one has a son and a daughter, he should strive to bring more children into the world. And there is no room for parents to worry about how they will provide for the child, just as there is no room for such a question regarding the creation of man “in Gan Eden of old: Hashem will surely give them everything they need to provide for the child both physically and spiritually. There is also an obligation to “be fruitful and multiply” in the spiritual sense, which applies to every person no matter what stage of life they are in. As our Sages taught: “Anyone who teaches the son of his fellow Torah, Scripture considers it as if he fathered him”; this is the whole concept of chinuch.Excerpt from sichah of the night of 29 Elul 5742, Erev Rosh Hashanah 5743 For a transcript in English of the Sicha: https://thedailysicha.com/?date=14-06-2026 לע"נ הרב לוי יצחק ע"ה בן – יבלח"ט – הרב חיים צבי שי' וואלאסאוו

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Nehemiah 6

Believe His Prophets

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2026

Now it came to pass when Sanballat, and Tobiah, and Geshem the Arabian, and the rest of our enemies, heard that I had builded the wall, and that there was no breach left therein; (though at that time I had not set up the doors upon the gates;)2 That Sanballat and Geshem sent unto me, saying, Come, let us meet together in some one of the villages in the plain of Ono. But they thought to do me mischief.3 And I sent messengers unto them, saying, I am doing a great work, so that I cannot come down: why should the work cease, whilst I leave it, and come down to you?4 Yet they sent unto me four times after this sort; and I answered them after the same manner.5 Then sent Sanballat his servant unto me in like manner the fifth time with an open letter in his hand;6 Wherein was written, It is reported among the heathen, and Gashmu saith it, that thou and the Jews think to rebel: for which cause thou buildest the wall, that thou mayest be their king, according to these words.7 And thou hast also appointed prophets to preach of thee at Jerusalem, saying, There is a king in Judah: and now shall it be reported to the king according to these words. Come now therefore, and let us take counsel together.8 Then I sent unto him, saying, There are no such things done as thou sayest, but thou feignest them out of thine own heart.9 For they all made us afraid, saying, Their hands shall be weakened from the work, that it be not done. Now therefore, O God, strengthen my hands.10 Afterward I came unto the house of Shemaiah the son of Delaiah the son of Mehetabeel, who was shut up; and he said, Let us meet together in the house of God, within the temple, and let us shut the doors of the temple: for they will come to slay thee; yea, in the night will they come to slay thee.11 And I said, Should such a man as I flee? and who is there, that, being as I am, would go into the temple to save his life? I will not go in.12 And, lo, I perceived that God had not sent him; but that he pronounced this prophecy against me: for Tobiah and Sanballat had hired him.13 Therefore was he hired, that I should be afraid, and do so, and sin, and that they might have matter for an evil report, that they might reproach me.14 My God, think thou upon Tobiah and Sanballat according to these their works, and on the prophetess Noadiah, and the rest of the prophets, that would have put me in fear.15 So the wall was finished in the twenty and fifth day of the month Elul, in fifty and two days.16 And it came to pass, that when all our enemies heard thereof, and all the heathen that were about us saw these things, they were much cast down in their own eyes: for they perceived that this work was wrought of our God.17 Moreover in those days the nobles of Judah sent many letters unto Tobiah, and the letters of Tobiah came unto them.18 For there were many in Judah sworn unto him, because he was the son in law of Shechaniah the son of Arah; and his son Johanan had taken the daughter of Meshullam the son of Berechiah.19 Also they reported his good deeds before me, and uttered my words to him. And Tobiah sent letters to put me in fear.

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The Blueprint for Life and Growth [Day 144 - Orchos Tzaddikim | Repentance 1]

Jewish Inspiration Podcast · Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2026 25:56

In this opening lesson of the Gate of Repentance (Shaar HaTeshuvah) from Orchot Tzaddikim, Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe explains that repentance is one of the greatest gifts Hashem ever gave humanity. As we approach Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur, the message is clear: no matter how far a person has strayed, the moment they sincerely turn back toward Hashem, they are welcomed with open arms. Repentance is not about perfection—it is about reaching out for Divine help and allowing Hashem to lift us from our mistakes and guide us toward a fresh beginning. The episode explores a remarkable Talmudic teaching that Teshuvah reaches all the way to the Heavenly Throne of Glory. Through a vivid description of Moshe ascending the seven firmaments, Rabbi Wolbe explains how each level of Heaven praises a different spiritual ideal, yet at the highest level the angels praise repentance. This demonstrates that teshuvah is among the most elevated forces in creation. In fact, the Talmud teaches that repentance was created before the world itself, alongside the Torah, Gan Eden, Gehenom, the Beis HaMikdash, the Throne of Glory, and the name of Mashiach. Rabbi Wolbe further explains that the Torah is the instruction manual for life. Just as every complex creation requires a blueprint, the world was created with a Divine manual to guide humanity toward success. Since human beings inevitably make mistakes, Hashem created repentance before creation itself, ensuring that failure would never be final. The lesson is one of hope, accountability, and optimism: every person can return, repair, and grow. The episode concludes with a vision of the Messianic era, when the world will be filled with Divine wisdom and clarity, and humanity will fully recognize its purpose—to know Hashem and serve Him. _____________This Podcast Series is Generously Underwritten by Peter & Becky BotvinRecorded at TORCH Centre in the Levin Family Studios (B) to a live audience on September 8, 2025, in Houston, Texas.Released as Podcast on June 7, 2026_____________This series on Orchos Tzadikim/Ways of the Righteous is produced in partnership with Hachzek.Join the revolution of daily Mussar study at hachzek.com.We are using the Treasure of Life edition of the Orchos Tzadikkim (Published by Feldheim)_____________Listen, Subscribe & Share: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/jewish-inspiration-podcast-rabbi-aryeh-wolbe/id1476610783Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4r0KfjMzmCNQbiNaZBCSU7) to stay inspired! Share your questions at aw@torchweb.org or visit torchweb.org for more Torah content. _____________About the Host:Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe, Director of TORCH in Houston, brings decades of Torah scholarship to guide listeners in applying Jewish wisdom to daily life. To directly send your questions, comments, and feedback, please email: awolbe@torchweb.org_____________Support Our Mission:Our Mission is Connecting Jews & Judaism. Help us spread Judaism globally by sponsoring an episode at torchweb.org.Your support makes a HUGE difference!_____________Listen MoreOther podcasts by Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe: NEW!! Hey Rabbi! Podcast: https://heyrabbi.transistor.fm/episodesPrayer Podcast: https://prayerpodcast.transistor.fm/episodesJewish Inspiration Podcast: https://inspiration.transistor.fm/episodesParsha Review Podcast: https://parsha.transistor.fm/episodesLiving Jewishly Podcast: https://jewishly.transistor.fm/episodesThinking Talmudist Podcast: https://talmud.transistor.fm/episodesUnboxing Judaism Podcast: https://unboxing.transistor.fm/episodesRabbi Aryeh Wolbe Podcast Collection: https://collection.transistor.fm/episodesFor a full listing of podcasts available by TORCH at http://podcast.torchweb.orgv_____________Keywords:#JewishInspiration, #Mussar, #MasterClass, #Repentance, #Teshuva, #YomKippur, #NewBeginning, #Growth, #Return, #Elul, #MessianicEra, #GrowthMindset ★ Support this podcast ★

The Blueprint for Life and Growth [Day 144 - Orchos Tzaddikim | Repentance 1]

Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe Podcast Collection

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2026 25:56

In this opening lesson of the Gate of Repentance (Shaar HaTeshuvah) from Orchot Tzaddikim, Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe explains that repentance is one of the greatest gifts Hashem ever gave humanity. As we approach Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur, the message is clear: no matter how far a person has strayed, the moment they sincerely turn back toward Hashem, they are welcomed with open arms. Repentance is not about perfection—it is about reaching out for Divine help and allowing Hashem to lift us from our mistakes and guide us toward a fresh beginning. The episode explores a remarkable Talmudic teaching that Teshuvah reaches all the way to the Heavenly Throne of Glory. Through a vivid description of Moshe ascending the seven firmaments, Rabbi Wolbe explains how each level of Heaven praises a different spiritual ideal, yet at the highest level the angels praise repentance. This demonstrates that teshuvah is among the most elevated forces in creation. In fact, the Talmud teaches that repentance was created before the world itself, alongside the Torah, Gan Eden, Gehenom, the Beis HaMikdash, the Throne of Glory, and the name of Mashiach. Rabbi Wolbe further explains that the Torah is the instruction manual for life. Just as every complex creation requires a blueprint, the world was created with a Divine manual to guide humanity toward success. Since human beings inevitably make mistakes, Hashem created repentance before creation itself, ensuring that failure would never be final. The lesson is one of hope, accountability, and optimism: every person can return, repair, and grow. The episode concludes with a vision of the Messianic era, when the world will be filled with Divine wisdom and clarity, and humanity will fully recognize its purpose—to know Hashem and serve Him. _____________This Podcast Series is Generously Underwritten by Peter & Becky BotvinRecorded at TORCH Centre in the Levin Family Studios (B) to a live audience on September 8, 2025, in Houston, Texas.Released as Podcast on June 8, 2026_____________This series on Orchos Tzadikim/Ways of the Righteous is produced in partnership with Hachzek.Join the revolution of daily Mussar study at hachzek.com.We are using the Treasure of Life edition of the Orchos Tzadikkim (Published by Feldheim)_____________Listen, Subscribe & Share: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/jewish-inspiration-podcast-rabbi-aryeh-wolbe/id1476610783Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4r0KfjMzmCNQbiNaZBCSU7) to stay inspired! Share your questions at aw@torchweb.org or visit torchweb.org for more Torah content. _____________About the Host:Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe, Director of TORCH in Houston, brings decades of Torah scholarship to guide listeners in applying Jewish wisdom to daily life. To directly send your questions, comments, and feedback, please email: awolbe@torchweb.org_____________Support Our Mission:Our Mission is Connecting Jews & Judaism. Help us spread Judaism globally by sponsoring an episode at torchweb.org.Your support makes a HUGE difference!_____________Listen MoreOther podcasts by Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe: NEW!! Hey Rabbi! Podcast: https://heyrabbi.transistor.fm/episodesPrayer Podcast: https://prayerpodcast.transistor.fm/episodesJewish Inspiration Podcast: https://inspiration.transistor.fm/episodesParsha Review Podcast: https://parsha.transistor.fm/episodesLiving Jewishly Podcast: https://jewishly.transistor.fm/episodesThinking Talmudist Podcast: https://talmud.transistor.fm/episodesUnboxing Judaism Podcast: https://unboxing.transistor.fm/episodesRabbi Aryeh Wolbe Podcast Collection: https://collection.transistor.fm/episodesFor a full listing of podcasts available by TORCH at http://podcast.torchweb.orgv_____________Keywords:#JewishInspiration, #Mussar, #MasterClass, #Repentance, #Teshuva, #YomKippur, #NewBeginning, #Growth, #Return, #Elul, #MessianicEra, #GrowthMindset ★ Support this podcast ★

3521 – Yeshivah Attendance: End of Elul and Aseres Yemei Teshuvah vs. Av – נוכחות בישיבה: שילהי אלול ועשרת ימי תשובה מול אב

Likutei Sichos - Rabbi Chaim Wolosow

Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2026

The Rebbe writes that it is more important for students to be in yeshivah during the end of Elul and the Ten Days of Repentance than during Av. He adds that vacation should not be given both in Av and also in Elul and the Ten Days of Repentance. https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/igroskodesh/011/009/3521

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Elul: A Month of Spiritual Accounting – לקוטי שיחות חלק ב׳ - ראה ב - אלול

Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2026

The Rebbe discusses Elul as a time for introspection, improving one's avodah, and preparing for the High Holidays. He correlates this period to a king in the field, accessible to all and allowing for personal transformation. Through teshuvah, every individual can enhance their relationship with the Divine. https://www.torahrecordings.com/likutei-sichos/002/014_002

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[RERELEASE] A Historic Campaign: The Chofetz Chaim Sefer Torah (replay)

Jewish History Soundbites

Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2026 33:19

The Lithuanian Yeshiva world in interwar Poland was facing financial crisis. The Vaad Hayeshivas was the umbrella organization which sought to alleviate the financial burden from the Yeshivas. With the passing of the Chofetz Chaim, the beloved leader, as well as founder and head of the Vaad Hayeshivas in September 1933, the Jewish People was plunged into mourning. The Vaad Hayeshivas embarked on a campaign to write a Sefer Torah in memory of the Chofetz Chaim. Each letter would be sold, and the proceeds would go toward funding the Yeshivas which were in ever desperate straits. This would be a world wide campaign, in which it was hoped that all would desire to partake in this special endeavor. The Sefer Torah was duly written, with individuals from Jewish communities around the world having bought letters and receiving a special certificate as acknowledgement of their participation. Amid great festivities, the Torah was dedicated in honor of the 2nd yahrtzeit of the Chofetz Chaim in Elul 1935, where it was brought from Vilna to Radin. Subscribe To Our Podcast on: PodBean: https://jsoundbites.podbean.com/ Follow us on Twitter or Instagram at @Jsoundbites You can email Yehuda at yehuda@yehudageberer.com

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Tikkun Hasot

Daily Halacha Podcast - Daily Halacha By Rabbi Eli J. Mansour

Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2026

The Gemara in Masechet Berachot (3a) teaches that the night is divided into three periods, and at the points when one period leads to the other, Hashem "roars like a lion," bemoaning the fact that our sins compelled him to destroy the Bet Ha'mikdash. The Bet Yosef brings from earlier sources that it is proper to join Hashem at those moments and lament the destruction of the Bet Ha'mikdash. The Kabbalists, however, determined that this should be done at the point of Hasot, halachic midnight. This is the time best suited to mourn the destruction of the Bet Ha'mikdash, the Jewish People's dispersion, and the death of the righteous Sadikim. The Kabbalists taught that it is especially important not to sleep at the moment of Hasot, as this brings upon the person a certain level of impurity. For many generations, the practice of Tikkun Hasot – reciting a special prayer mourning the destruction of the Bet Ha'mikdash at Hasot – was observed by the Sadikim. There are accounts of how the synagogue in Halab (Aleppo, Syria) would be filled at Hasot by men reciting Tikkun Hasot and then remaining to learn Torah. Tikkun Hasot is normally recited in a manner reflecting mourning – on the floor, without shoes, wearing sackcloth, with ashes on one's head, and crying loudly. Hacham Baruch Ben-Haim shared with us his memories of his father reciting Tikkun Hasot while sitting on the floor. People in our community remember seeing Hacham Shaul Kassin crying on the floor while reciting Tikkun Hasot. I had the opportunity to join the special Thursday night Tikkun Hasot service led by Rav Benayahu Shmueli in Jerusalem, near the Temple Mount, in close proximity to the site of the Kodesh Ha'kodashim (the inner sanctum of the Bet Ha'mikdash). For two hours, the small group of Rabbis sit on the floor, weep, and sing, beseeching Hashem to rebuild the Bet Ha'mikdash. Although Tikkun Hasot is not required as a strict Halachic obligation, Hacham Ovadia Yosef writes that one who is in any event awake shortly before Hasot should certainly remain awake a bit longer in order to recite Tikkun Hasot. It should be noted the during the winter months, Hasot is around 11:30-11:45pm, which is not very late for many people, and so it is certainly worthwhile for those who are awake at that time to recite this special prayer. Halachic Hasot is defined as the midway point between sunset and sunrise. Some claimed that Hacham Ovadia Yosef permitted during Elul reciting Selihot – which may not be recited prior to Hasot – after the time of Hasot in Jerusalem, wherever one is located. This would mean that in New York, for example, it would be permissible to recite Selihot already in the late afternoon hours. However, Rav Yisrael Bitan writes that these reports are unreliable. Nevertheless, with regard to Tikkun Hasot, Rav Bitan cites Hacham David Yosef as ruling in Halacha Berura that there is room to allow reciting Tikkun Hasot shortly before midnight in areas west of Eretz Yisrael. There is a view among the Poskim that permits reciting Tikkun Hasot even before Hasot, and so although we do not follow this opinion, we can combine this lenient ruling with the possibility that the time of Hasot depends on the moment of Hasot in Jerusalem. Since in any event Tikkun Hasot is not required as a strict Halachic obligation, there is room to rely on these two lenient positions to permit reciting Tikkun Hasot even before halachic midnight, if it is after Hasot in Jerusalem.

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יום ועש"ק פ' בהר-בחוקותי, כ"א אייר, ה'תשפ"ו

The Daily Sicha - השיחה היומית

Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2026 9:58

התוכן לא שייך להשיג שלום אמיתי בא"י, "ונתתי שלום בארץ" [כמ"ש בשני דבפ' בחוקותי], ע"י ענינים של היפך התורה! ח"ו "לדון" האם לקיים פס"ד ברור בשו"ע או"ח הל' שבת סי' שכט: "עכו"ם שצרו על עיירות ישראל . . בעיר הסמוכה לספר אפילו לא באו אלא על עסקי תבן וקש מחללין עליהם את השבת" להגן על בנ"י! ובענין זה לא משנה אם זה א"י או חו"ל."התורה לא תהי' מוחלפת" ואף א' לא יכול לשנות פס"ד בשו"ע! וכאשר "בחוקותי תלכו ואת מצוותי תשמרו ועשיתם אותם" ויקיימו פס"ד זה – זוהי הדרך היחידה והבטוחה ש"ונתתי שלום בארץ" – בא"י (לגבולותי', שלימות הארץ, ביחד עם שלימות התורה ושלימות העם) ובכל מקום שיהודי נמצא, "ואולך אתכם קוממיות" – שלא נבהלים מגויים ומגוי'שקייט. וכאשר יהודי נעמד בתוקף להגן על יהודים ויהדות, יתקיים בו שגם בזמן הגלות כאשר "החושך יכסה ארץ" עדיין, הנה "עליך יזרח ה'"!משיחה לילדי מחנות קיץ "גן ישראל" ו"אמונה" שיחיו – בבית הכנסת, אחרי תפלת מנחה – יום ג' פ' תבוא, י"ד אלול ה'תש"מ ל"הנחה פרטית" או התרגום ללה"ק של השיחה: https://thedailysicha.com/?date=08-05-2026 Synopsis It is impossible to achieve true peace in Eretz Yisroel (as the verse states in sheini of parashas Bechukosai, “I will grant peace in the land”) with any approach that runs contrary to the Torah. Chas v'shalom to “deliberate” whether to fulfill a clear ruling in the Laws of Shabbos (Orach Chaim 329) which states: “If gentiles besiege Jewish cities…in a city near the border, even if they have come only for matters of straw and stubble, Shabbos is desecrated against them” to defend the Jewish people. In this regard, it makes no difference whether it is Eretz Yisroel or the diaspora. And “The Torah will never be changed” – no one can change a ruling in the Shulchan Aruch. The only path, and the guaranteed path, to achieve true peace in Eretz Yisroel (according to its borders – completeness of the land, together with completeness of the Torah and completeness of the people), and true peace wherever a Jew is found, is to “walk in My statutes and keep My commandments and perform them,” including this halacha in the Laws of Shabbos. “And I will lead you upright” – we must not be intimidated by goyim or by goyishkeit, and when a Jew stands firmly to defend Jews and Yiddishkeit, then, even when “darkness covers the earth,” even when we are still in exile, “Hashem will shine upon you.”Excerpt from sichah of Tuesday, parashas Ki Savo, 14 Elul 5740 – to the campers of Camp Gan Yisroel and Camp Emunah For a transcript in English of the Sicha: https://thedailysicha.com/?date=08-05-2026 לע"נ הרב לוי יצחק ע"ה בן – יבלח"ט – הרב חיים צבי שי' וואלאסאוו

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The Right Amount of Sleep

Daily Halacha Podcast - Daily Halacha By Rabbi Eli J. Mansour

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2026

G-d created the human body in such a way that it requires rest, and cannot function properly without a significant period of sleep each night. In His infinite wisdom, G-d determined that it is preferable for human beings not to have the ability to continuously work and tend to their affairs without ever resting. One explanation for this decision is that Hashem mercifully granted us the opportunity to "reset" after a difficult, challenging or upsetting day. When a person feels disappointed or pained, a good night's sleep allows him to begin fresh the next morning, to experience a new start, so that the failures or misfortunes of the previous day no longer discourage him and he can approach the new day with vigor and positivity. Another explanation is that the person's Neshama (soul) receives an "upgrade" every night when he sleeps. During sleep, Hashem cleanses the soul and returns it in the morning in better condition than it had been when the person went to sleep. We might say that we have our souls "serviced" every night, and this is the great benefit of sleep. The Ben Ish Hai (Rav Yosef Haim of Baghdad, 1833-1909) writes that it is a mistake to think that sleeping is always beneficial for the body. Sleeping excessively, more than the body needs, is actually detrimental to one's health. This has been confirmed by modern medicine. Therefore, one should sleep only as much as he needs and no more. Of course, one must also ensure not to sleep less than the body needs in order maintain its strength. But after one sleeps a reasonable amount, he should use the rest of his time for Torah study. The Ben Ish Hai also writes that there are certain times when it is recommended to stay up late learning Torah – such as on Thursday nights, the night before Rosh Hodesh, during Elul and the Aseret Yemeh Teshuba, and during the weeks of Shobabim in the winter. Some people sleep only four-and-a-half or five hours a night on these occasions, and the Ben Ish Hai writes that the extra time devoted to the soul compensates for the lost time of sleep. The Rambam taught that one should sleep eight hours a night in order to maintain his physical wellbeing. He should then spend eight hours working for a living, and the other eight hours learning Torah. Some found an allusion to this concept in the verse in Iyob (3:13), "Yashanti Az Yanu'ah Li" ("I have slept, and then I experience rest"). The word "Az" in Gematria equals 8, and thus "Yashanti Az" subtly refers to the eight hours that one should sleep each night. Another allusion is the passage in our Shabbat prayers, "Az Tasliah Et Derachecha" ("Then shall you succeed in your paths"), indicating that sleeping "Az" – eight hours – brings success. There were great Sages who slept less than eight hours. The Vilna Gaon (1720-1797), for example, is said to have slept only two hours a night. And Rav Zalman of Volozhin (1752-1799)– one of the Vilna Gaon's most illustrious disciples – slept just fours a night. It is told that Rav Zalman was once asked about the verse, "Yashanti Az Yanu'ah Li," which alludes to eight hours of sleep, and he replied that the world "Li" at the end of the verse in Gematria equals 40. This verse thus instructs that one should sleep eight hours out of every forty-eight hours, or four hours a night… The Tiferet Yisrael (Rav Yisrael Lifshitz, Germany, 1782-1860) distinguished between different ages, stating that until the age of 50, when people are generally more physically active, one should sleep eight hours each night, whereas after 50, less sleep is needed. In any event, it is generally accepted that most people should sleep between six and eight hours a night. The most important thing is to use one's time constructively the rest of the day. When we look at our daily schedules, we will find that many of us sleep less than the eight hours recommended by the Rambam, and yet most of us fail to learn even close to the eight hours that he urges us to learn. It is true that much of our time is spent working, commuting, and tending to our families. Unfortunately, however, much of the other time is being consumed by vanity and wasteful pursuits, particularly screentime. It is critically important for us to refrain from wasting time, to make sure to get enough sleep and to care for our physical wellbeing, but to use the rest of the time as constructively as possible.

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Ep. 586: How Do We Honor the Rebbe's Birthday?

MyLife: Chassidus Applied

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2026 70:48

Rabbi Jacobson will discuss the following topics: Yud Alef Nissan Pesach Do we say Gut Yom Tov today? How do we honor the Rebbe's birthday? What is the single most important thing each of us should do on this special day? How did the Rebbe celebrate his birthday? What were the events that led to the things done for Yud Alef Nissan 5742 – eighty years? What is the significance of the number eleven? Is it significant that “peace in Israel” are the last words in Tehillim chapter 125, which we begin reciting today? Do some people receive answers from the Rebbe more than others? Miracles and Iran Seder What is the relevance of the war in Iran to Pesach? What's the underlying message of Pesach? What does it truly mean to be free? How is the energy of Nissan and Pesach different than that of ani l'dodi v'dodi li of Elul and Tishrei? Do I have to observe the holiday if I am experiencing financial difficulties, which cause stress and anxiety, antithetical to the theme of Passover? Why is Passover celebrated on the day the exodus happened, unlike Purim and Chanukah which are celebrated the day after the miracles happened? Why do we celebrate it every year? Why does Passover have three names? What can we learn from the great miracle of Shabbos HaGadol and the other miracles of the time about today's miracles? How do we reconcile Chizkiyahu being criticized for not praising G-d's for His miracles with the ruling that one should not say Hallel every day – how do we find the right balance of acknowledging miracles in our lives? What can each of us do physically and spiritually to help protect all the innocent people and bring victory in the war against Iran? As an American who moved to Israel I am bemused by people questioning the safety of living here. How do we resolve a major conflict between husband and wife of how extreme we should be with our Pesach cleaning? Can you please share some memories of the Rebbe visiting different public Seders in Crown Heights? Why did he do so? Why did the Rebbe ask an artist to illustrate a special edition of the Haggadah for children?

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The Secret of Purim: Removing the Inner Masks We Wear To Reveal Our True Selves w/ Nechoma Birnbaum and Devorah Buxbaum

Empowered Jewish Living with Rabbi Shlomo Buxbaum

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2026 68:09

Nechoma Birnbaum is a Torah educator and Imago Relationship Coach from Atlanta, where she lives with her husband and children. For the past 14 years, she has taught adults and high schoolers in a wide range of Torah subjects, guiding her students to engage deeply with Torah while integrating it with their unique personalities, life experiences, and spiritual voices. She is also the author of a companion and guided journal based on Alei Shur, the teachings of Rabbi Shlomo Wolbe, available on Amazon, as well as guided journals for Elul, Chanukah, and Purim.You can order the Purim journal here:https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdZAbdVnOV1UVzfBqtBguhClnKF3KxhGlp6oypNwbaWRc33dQ/viewform---Please rate and review the Empowered Jewish Living podcast on whatever platform you stream it. Please follow Rabbi Shlomo Buxbaum and the Lev Experience on the following channels:Facebook: @ShlomobuxbaumInstagram: @shlomobuxbaumYouTube: @levexperienceOrder Rabbi Shlomo' books: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Four Elements of an Empowered Life: A Guidebook to Discovering Your Inner World and Unique Purpose⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠---⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Four Elements of Inner Freedom: The Exodus Story as a Model for Overcoming Challenges and Achieving Personal Breakthroughs⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ You can order a copy on⁠ Amazon⁠ or in your local Jewish bookstore.

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Breaking Through Everything Fatigue • Sunday Service

Todd Coconato Podcast— The Remnant

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 2026 52:22

Breaking Through Everything Fatigue • Sunday Service Website: www.PastorTodd.org To give: www.ToddCoconato.com/give Why This Is the Year of the Spirit: A Nehemiah Sermon We are living in a time of what many feel but struggle to name. Everything fatigue. Not just physical tiredness, but emotional exhaustion, spiritual weariness, and mental overload. It is the fatigue that comes from carrying too much for too long, rebuilding while fighting, believing while being opposed, and standing while feeling stretched thin. The book of Nehemiah speaks directly into this moment. Nehemiah shows us how God revives weary people, restores broken places, and teaches His people how to rebuild by the Spirit, not by the flesh. This is why this is the year of the Spirit. Not more striving. Not more pressure. But divine strength, clarity, and renewal. 1. God Responds to Holy Burden, Not Burnout “So it was, when I heard these words, that I sat down and wept, and mourned for many days; I was fasting and praying before the God of heaven.” Nehemiah 1:4 NKJV 2. God Releases Favor for the Assignment “And the king granted them to me according to the good hand of my God upon me.” Nehemiah 2:8 NKJV 3. Vision Breaks the Power of Fatigue “So I said to them, ‘You see the distress that we are in, how Jerusalem lies waste, and its gates are burned with fire. Come and let us build the wall of Jerusalem, that we may no longer be a reproach.'” Nehemiah 2:17 NKJV 4. The Spirit Stirs People to Rise Together “And they said, ‘Let us rise up and build.' Then they set their hands to this good work.” Nehemiah 2:18 NKJV 5. Opposition Always Shows Up When God Is at Work “But it so happened, when Sanballat heard that we were rebuilding the wall, that he was furious and very indignant, and mocked the Jews.” Nehemiah 4:1 NKJV 6. Prayer Is the Strategy Against Overwhelm “Nevertheless we made our prayer to our God, and because of them we set a watch against them day and night.” Nehemiah 4:9 NKJV 7. Strength Returns When We Remember the Lord “And I looked, and arose and said to the nobles, to the leaders, and to the rest of the people, ‘Do not be afraid of them. Remember the Lord, great and awesome, and fight for your brethren.'” Nehemiah 4:14 NKJV 8. God Reorganizes the Work to Prevent Collapse “So it was, from that time on, that half of my servants worked at construction, while the other half held the spears.” Nehemiah 4:16 NKJV 9. God Restores Joy as a Weapon Against Weariness Scripture: “Do not sorrow, for the joy of the Lord is your strength.” Nehemiah 8:10 NKJV 10. God Finishes What He Started “So the wall was finished on the twenty-fifth day of the month of Elul, in fifty-two days.” Nehemiah 6:15 NKJV This Is the Year of the Spirit Nehemiah did not rebuild by strength alone. He rebuilt by prayer, vision, unity, strategy, joy, and obedience. This is why this is the year of the Spirit. Not because the work disappears, but because God strengthens His people to finish it. Everything fatigue breaks when we stop striving and start aligning. When we remember the Lord. When we rebuild together. When joy returns. This year, you will not quit. You will rebuild. You will finish. And you will do it by the Spirit of God.

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Start With Compassion | Matti Banon

Human & Holy

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2025 59:32

Elul and the high holidays are a period of introspection and self accounting. In this conversation with Matti Banon, we discuss the Chassidic perspective on gentle growth, what it looks like to live our lives with agency while remaining humble enough to recognize our recurring flaws, the balance between intellect and emotion, the transformative power of compassion and curiosity, and the parenting truths that can guide us in becoming more whole ourselves. Matti Banon is a campus shlucha in Montreal who enjoys learning and delving into topics like marriage and parenting through the lens of Chassidus. Her children are her biggest helpers when it comes to her shlichus and self growth. She can be reached at Mattibanon@gmail.comReferences:Story of the Baal Shem Tov & the shofar: https://www.chabad.org/library/article_cdo/aid/3080/jewish/The-Master-Key.htmChapter 27 of the Tanya (the sweet & spicy paths): https://www.chabad.org/library/tanya/tanya_cdo/aid/7906/jewish/Chapter-27.htmMore about Reb Levi Yitzchok of Berdichev: https://www.chabad.org/library/article_cdo/aid/1007604/jewish/A-Brief-Biography.htmThe 4 Body System: https://a.co/d/djfpzDuParenting reference: Blimieheller.com* * * * * * *To inquire about sponsorship & advertising opportunities, please email us at info@humanandholy.comTo support our work, visit humanandholy.com/sponsor.Find us on Instagram @humanandholy & subscribe to our channel to stay up to date on all our upcoming conversations ✨Human & Holy podcast is available on all podcast streaming platforms. New episodes every Sunday & Wednesday on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Google Podcasts.* * * * * * *TIMESTAMPS:00:00 Introduction and Personal Background01:53 The Essence of Parenting and Nurturing05:13 Leading Ourselves: The Journey of Self-Discovery10:03 Awareness and Compassion: The First Steps14:42 The Role of Emotions in Personal Growth19:52 The Chassidic Balance of Intellect and Emotion 24:48 Transforming the Inner Critic29:43 Discipline and Connection in Parenting34:33 Embracing Imperfection and Growth39:27 The Importance of Compassion in Relationships44:34 Curiosity and Self-Exploration49:06 Final Thoughts

Monday 22 Sep - 29 Elul/Rosh HaShanah Eve

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Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2025 15:31

www.dailybreadmoms.com Now coming to busy moms all over the world as a daily podcast! Daily Bread follows the weekly Torah Portion, one part each day, together with a healthy balance from the rest of Scripture — all in one year. More than just a one-year Bible reading plan, Daily Bread is designed as a journal, with a comprehensive Hebrew calendar. To support the podcast - www.patreon.com/dailybreadmoms Check out the Daily Bread Torah Class, LIVE from Israel! Join anytime. larsenarson.com/torah The 5785 / 2025 Journals are available here: arielmedia.shop/

Sunday 21 Sep - 28 Elul

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Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2025 18:46

Episode 501: Elul 2025 IV - E(cho)lul - Lex and Wendie

Judaism Unbound

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2025 24:31

Elul is the 12th and final month of the Jewish calendar year. Elul Unbound is a Judaism Unbound initiative all about making Elul meaningful, through creative digital modalities. In this final Elul episode of 2025 (and 5785), Lex Rofeberg and Wendie Bernstein Lash explore the month (and the upcoming holidays of Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur) through the prism of echoes -- the literal sounds they make, the metaphors they are used to illustrate, and more. This Elul podcast is the final in a mini-series of four that were released as part of Elul Unbound 2025 (our 26th-29th Elul episodes overall).To check out all our Elul bonus episodes from previous years, which can still be relevant to your experience of Elul this time around, click here. Join our bi-weekly journey through Elul Unbound 2025 (and future years) by signing up at this link, and sign up for our Elul Unbound Shabbat gatherings here, where we will be forging our kavanot (intentions) for the new year in real time with fellow Unbounders.Access full shownotes for this episode via this link. If you're enjoying Judaism Unbound, please help us keep things going with a one-time or monthly tax-deductible donation -- support Judaism Unbound by clicking here!

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Monday 15 Sep - 22 Elul

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Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2025 13:50

Sunday 14 Sep - 21 Elul

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Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2025 21:06

Shabbat 13 Sep - 20 Elul

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Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2025 11:34

Friday 12 Sep - 19 Elul

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Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2025 26:21

Thursday 11 Sep - 18 Elul