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In this week's Parasha , Noach was commanded to bring into the Teva two of every kind of animal that existed in the world to keep it's species alive. The sefer Birkat David quotes from studies that were done investigating how many species exist in the world. It said there are 10 kosher animals, 5,300 non-kosher animals, 18,000 kinds of reptiles, 9,000 kinds of birds and hundreds of thousands of insects. As big as the teva was, it was mathematically impossible for all of those animals to have fit on it. Furthermore, Noah and his family were given the job of feeding those animals. Even if every one of them would have spent all of their 24 hour days feeding the animals, they still wouldn't even come close to reaching every animal each day. Moreover, where was all that food stored ?Just the elephant alone eats approximately 300 pounds of food a day. Obviously this must have been accomplished by way of a miracle from Hashem. If that's the case, the Ramban asks, why did Hashem instruct Noah to build such a big Teva ? Anyway, it wasn't going to fit everything. He answered, Hashem wanted the miracle to be minimized as much as possible. And then he added, this is the way of all miracles. Man has to do all he can. And then Hashem does the rest. This is how it is with everything we do in life. We go through the motions, doing what we can, and Hashem is the One who gets things done. With this knowledge, if a person ever runs into a situation where it doesn't seem possible for him to accomplish his goal, but he knows it's the right thing to do, his job is to proceed with it, and he can then leave the rest to Hashem. Rabbi Avraham Salem, a mohel in Israel, told the following story about himself. Some years back on a hot day in the month of Elul, he had many brit milas scheduled in Netanya and the surrounding areas. The second to last one of the day was scheduled for 7:00 PM in one location. And the last one was in a different location pretty far from there, with sunset being at 7:15. This meant the mohel would have less than ten minutes to get there and do that last brit milah . He had no other choice. That was the only possibility for him to get all of them done on that day. While he was driving to that last brit milah, he saw smoke coming from underneath his car, and he quickly pulled over. He saw one of his tires was completely flat. It was too late to first call a taxi. He made a tefila to Hashem, "Please help me get this Mila accomplished." It seemed impossible to get there and complete it before sunset. But this rabbi knew he had to put in the effort and Hashem would decide what happens. So he waved down the next car driving by and begged the driver to help him. The driver was apprehensive, not knowing who this man was. The rabbi already started thanking him and got into his car and told him, "Please just go. I assure you we are doing holy work. I'll explain on the road." It was about a five mile drive to the next place, and there was nine minutes to go until sunset. The rabbi told the driver who was not religious, "You are Hashem's messenger. I am trying to get a brit mila done by the end of the day. I'm going to say Tehilim now and you just drive" When they arrived at the address, the rabbi was afraid to look at his watch. The driver told him you still have more than four minutes to go. The rabbi ran into the shul and was able to finish the mila before sunset. When he came out, he told the driver, you have no idea how great of a mitzvah you just did. The driver then said, "My name is Shimon. And if I just did a great mitzvah and you are a rabbi, please give me a beracha that I should get married. I'm 45 and I'm still single. I'm so lonely." The rabbi then put his hands on Shimon's head and gave him a heartfelt beracha and concluded by saying, "B'ezrat Hashem, I will have the merit to circumcise your first born son." The rabbi concluded this story by saying it was just one year later when Shimon called him in tears telling him that he got married two months after that episode, and now they had their first baby boy and were hoping he could come do the brit milah. That day that the rabbi tried to do all of those brit milas it seemed like he hit a roadblock and wasn't going to be able to complete the mission. Yet he kept going, because he knew that he just had to make the efforts, and it will be Hashem who actually gets things done. Shabbat Shalom.

Parashat Noach

When buying Sisit, a person should know what to ask for. Some features are integral to the Misva and some are Humrot-stringencies to enhance the Misva. The Shulhan Aruch clearly states that the strings must be spun L'shma-for the sake of the Misva. Therefore, strings manufactured by non-Jews, even if a Jew oversees the process, are invalid. However, the stages before the spinning, including the "Niputz"-the combing of the wool, do not require L'shma, according to most early authorities. However, the MaHaram M'Rotenberg did require that even the Niputz be done L'shma. Therefore, if possible, one should try to obtain strings that meet the stricter standards of the MaHaram. Such strings are available today in stores for a few extra dollars. There is a controversy whether the Sisit may be spun by machine. Hacham Bension held that such strings are invalid, and therefore one should make an effort to obtain Sisit spun by hand. The next stage in making Sisit is "Shezira"-twisting several thin strings into a single cord of Sisit. If you look closely at your Sisit, you will notice that each string is actually comprised of several thinner strings twisted together. The Rambam holds that Shezira is optional. However, Maran rules in accordance with the majority opinion that Shezira is mandatory, and it must be done L'shma. Minimally, Shezira requires only two threads be twisted into one. However, The Ramah MiPano, as well as the Ben Ish Hai (Rav Yosef Haim of Baghdad, 1833-1909) in Parashat Noach rule that it is best to have each cord made of eight thinner threads twisted together. This results in a total of 256 individual strings in every Tallit: 8 thin strings comprising each of the eight strings for each of the four corners. This corresponds to a certain mystical intention alluding to the wings of the angels, as elaborated by the Ben Ish Hai. Sometimes the strings that are twisted together become unraveled. Technically, this is not a problem as long as four centimeters remain. In order to prevent this, some have the custom to tie a little knot at the end of each string. This was the practice of the Rabbenu HaAri (Rav Yishak Luria of Safed, 1534-1572), and is cited by the Rama. However, today this is usually not necessary as our strings are generally twisted very tightly and rarely become unraveled. There is a disagreement amongst contemporary Poskim whether one may apply a bit of glue to the tip of the string to prevent it from becoming unraveled. Hacham David, in his Halacha Berura, permits it, whereas Rav Wosner, in his Shebet HaLevi, opposes this, since this was not the traditional practice in previous generations. SUMMARY The ideal Sisit should be combed and spun L'shma and be twisted with 8 thin strings.

Featuring:Rabbi Chananya Greenwald Rosh Yeshiva, Yeshiva Tiferet (“TJ”)Jerusalem, IsraelRabbi Chananya Greenwald shares some really powerful thoughts on this weeks Parashat Noach.Thank you Rabbi Greenwald for taking the time to carry us through the week! Shabbat Shalom!             

Insights into parashat Noach פרשת נח by Rabbi Benjamin Lavian

Don't tap that screen — tap into your best self! At our October 20th virtual service, Rabbi Lizzi delivered a drash connecting the themes of Parashat Noach to our own present catastrophe. Sometimes, even if we want to stay informed, it does us a lot of good to unplug, step away, and rest. Thankfully, Shabbos is here to invite us to do just that!****For upcoming Shabbat services and programs, check our event calendar, and see our Accessibility & Inclusion page for information about our venues. Follow us on Instagram and like us on Facebook for more updates.Produced by Mishkan Chicago. Music composed, produced, and performed by Kalman Strauss.Transcript

A recording of Rabbi David Kasher's weekly virtual parsha study class from 10.19.2023. Sign up for the class here: https://www.google.com/url?q=https%3A%2F%2Fikar-la.zoom.us%2Fmeeting%2Fregister%2FtJwrfuytrz4jGtMKB6cYx0bcGz7JmFw5rgUd&sa=D&ust=1697577720000000&usg=AOvVaw1yOKzqinM2sivSvIl6GPS9

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A recording of Rabbi David Kasher's weekly virtual parsha study class from 10.19.2023. Sign up for the class here: https://www.google.com/url?q=https%3A%2F%2Fikar-la.zoom.us%2Fmeeting%2Fregister%2FtJwrfuytrz4jGtMKB6cYx0bcGz7JmFw5rgUd&sa=D&ust=1697577720000000&usg=AOvVaw1yOKzqinM2sivSvIl6GPS9

Noach & Tower of Babel: Surviving The Destruction of The World - Stump the Rabbi (180) https://youtu.be/Qvpl3DApuTs?feature=shared What does the Torah say about the past destruction that we can implement for the current destruction? In "Noach & Tower of Babel: Surviving The Destruction of The World - Stump the Rabbi (180)," Rabbi Yaron Reuven illuminates our path in confronting the evil of Hamas using insights from Parashat Noach and the Tower of Babel. . Learn how the Torah equips us to face malevolence and safeguard civilization, reminding us that, while evil forces existed from Babel to today, so does the indomitable spirit of righteousness and unity. Join us in this pivotal shiur for clarity and strength in tumultuous times #israel #war #hamas #palestine #judaism #jews #jewish #Torah #rabbiyaronreuven #noach #babel

Noach & Tower of Babel: Surviving The Destruction of The World - Stump the Rabbi (180) https://youtu.be/Qvpl3DApuTs?feature=shared What does the Torah say about the past destruction that we can implement for the current destruction? In "Noach & Tower of Babel: Surviving The Destruction of The World - Stump the Rabbi (180)," Rabbi Yaron Reuven illuminates our path in confronting the evil of Hamas using insights from Parashat Noach and the Tower of Babel. . Learn how the Torah equips us to face malevolence and safeguard civilization, reminding us that, while evil forces existed from Babel to today, so does the indomitable spirit of righteousness and unity. Join us in this pivotal shiur for clarity and strength in tumultuous times #israel #war #hamas #palestine #judaism #jews #jewish #Torah #rabbiyaronreuven #noach #babel

The first pasuk in Parashat Noach describes him as an איש צדיק – “righteous man,” and also as תמים , which means “pure,” or “innocent.” Later, however, we read that when Hashem brought the flood, He told Noach to enter the ark כי אותך ראיתי צדיק לפני בדור הזה – “for I have seen that you are righteous in this generation.” The commentaries raise the question of why Noach is first described as both an איש צדיק and as a תמים , but is then described only as a צדיק . If he was both a צדיק and a תמים , then why is he called only a צדיק the second time? One answer given is that it's wonderful to be both a צדיק and a תמים in our own lives, with regard to ourselves, but בדור הזה (“in this generation”), in our dealings with other people, we must not be תמים ; we should be only צדיק . The word תמים , as mentioned, denotes purity and innocence. These are, of course, important qualities to strive for. We should act righteously and trust Hashem with simple, pure, innocent faith. However, when we engage with people, we cannot be perfectly pure and innocent. People are complex, and fragile, and things we say and do – however well-intentioned – can cause them pain. If we are too תמים , too pure and innocent, we will be unable to properly understand people, and we will thus be unable to deal with them in a kind, sensitive manner. Simplicity is not a virtue. We cannot be so simplistic as to say that we didn't realize that such-and-such remark hurt somebody's feelings. We cannot be so innocent that we cannot understand the complexities of people's emotions, how easily they are hurt. We need to be smart enough to understand the impact of our words and actions on the people around us. The Rambam describes the way that one was to treat his servant, back in ancient times, when people would have servants who were, in a sense, their property. He writes, לא יבזהו ביד ולא בדברים – a master is not permitted to cause the servant humiliation, “neither with his hand, nor with words.” The Rambam adds that one may not speak angrily or shout at the servant, and must instead speak to him pleasantly. It is noteworthy that the Rambam forbids humiliating a servant not only by insulting him, but also ביד , with his hand. This might mean that even simply making a gesture with one's hand, expressing disdain for the servant, is not allowed. Our facial expressions and body language are important methods of communication. Not only do our words impact upon other people's feelings, but so do the way we look at them, our hand motions, and other gestures. When interacting with people, we must not be תמים , simpleminded, failing to consider how we emotional affect the people around us. This is especially relevant to employers. People who pay others to work for them often feel entitled to embarrass their workers, or to shout at them, to speak to them in a manner that makes them feel inferior. As the Rambam taught us, we are commanded to respect the feelings of even those under our charge. Even in ancient times, when people owned servants, it was not permissible to embarrass them or to get angry them. Certainly, then, we must be careful how we speak to our workers nowadays. We must recognize that, ultimately, we are all the servants of Hashem, and nobody has the right to make anybody else feel inferior. We can't be תמים . Whenever we speak to others, whether at home, at work, at community events, or anywhere else, we must think carefully about how we are affecting their feelings, and speak to them with the kind of respect that we would want them to show us.

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This week, we delved into the symbolism of the rainbow, which Hashem established as a covenant after the Mabul, or the great flood. Often, in our early years, we're taught that the appearance of a rainbow signifies Hashem's anger, a reminder of a world that could have been destroyed. However, as we explore the Psukim, it becomes clear that the rainbow carries a deeper message. So, what is the significance of the rainbow? What purpose does it serve, and what does it truly mean? We'll uncover the rich symbolism of this divine covenant and how its message resonates with us, even in these incredibly dark challenging times.

Continuing Desert Island Torah "Parasha Edition", here with Parashat Noach! We ask our guests to share three favourite ideas and Divrei Torah on the parasha in the Desert Island Torah format, providing you with unique Torah to share at your Shabbat Table. In our second episode, we are back with Rav Alan Haber, who shares three inspiring ideas.

When a woman lights the Shabbat candles on Friday afternoon, the candles and candlesticks obtain the status of "Muktzeh" and may not be moved or even touched throughout Shabbat. Even after the candles extinguish, one may not move or touch the candlesticks until after Shabbat.An interesting question arises in a case where a woman lights the Shabbat candles with the intention not to accept the onset of Shabbat. In certain situations, a woman might have to drive somewhere before Shabbat and will not return home in time to light the Shabbat candles before Shabbat begins. It is permissible in such a case for the woman to light the Shabbat candles before she leaves home, on the condition that she does not yet accept upon herself the onset of Shabbat. She may then drive and perform regular weekday activities and accept Shabbat later, at some point before sundown. If a woman lights candles without accepting Shabbat, and she then decides to move the candles to a different location before Shabbat begins, is it permissible for her to do so, or do the candles become "Muktzeh" despite the fact that Shabbat has yet to begin?The Bet Yosef (commentary to the Tur by "the Mehaber," Rabbi Yosef Karo, author of the Shulhan Aruch), in Siman 263, comments that he sees no reason to forbid moving the Shabbat candles if one has yet to accept Shabbat. Since the prohibition of "Muktzeh" takes effect only with the onset of Shabbat, so long as a woman has yet to accept Shabbat she may move the candles. Just as she may perform any Melacha (activity forbidden on Shabbat) before she accepts Shabbat, so may she move the candlesticks until she begins Shabbat.However, in direct contrast to this remark, in the Shulhan Aruch the Mehaber (263:14) rules stringently on this issue, and forbids moving the Shabbat candles even before one has accepted the onset of Shabbat. Despite the seeming discrepancy between his comments in the Bet Yosef and Shulhan Aruch, this ruling has been accepted as authoritative by several later authorities, including the Peri Megadim (work of Halacha by Rabbi Yosef Teomim1727-1792), the Ben Ish Hai (Rabbi Yosef Haim of Baghdad, 1833-1909) in Parashat Noach, Halacha 13, and Hacham Ovadia Yosef in Halichot Olam, Helek 3, page 45. Thus, it is forbidden to move or even touch the Shabbat candles even before one has accepted Shabbat.Summary: Once a woman has lit the Shabbat candles, they may not be moved or touched from that point until after Shabbat, even after the fire extinguishes, even if she made a condition not to accept Shabbat with the lighting.

Vayishlach or Vayishlah (וַיִּשְׁלַח‎ — Hebrew for "and he sent," the first word of the parashah) is the eighth weekly Torah portion (פָּרָשָׁה‎, parashah) in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading. In the parashah, Jacob reconciles with Esau after wrestling with a "man." The prince Shechem rapes Dinah, whose brothers sack the city of Shechem in revenge. In the family's subsequent flight, Rachel gives birth to Benjamin and dies in childbirth. The parashah constitutes Genesis 32:4–36:43. The parashah has the most verses of any weekly Torah portion in the Book of Genesis (Parashat Miketz has the most letters, Parashat Vayeira has the most words, and Parashat Noach has an equal number of verses as Parashat Vayishlach[1]). It is made up of 7,458 Hebrew letters, 1,976 Hebrew words, 153 verses, and 237 lines in a Torah Scroll (Sefer Torah). To support Eliyahu Jian's work, visit https://vitaltransformation.org/donate Got a question? Click here to submit a form with your question and Eliyahu will respond to your email as soon as he can! — https://eliyahujian.com/contact For more than three decades, Eliyahu Jian has been guiding men and women through the process of strengthening their relationships, improving their businesses, and embracing healthier lifestyles while connecting to a higher power and purpose. Eliyahu's roles have included coaching CEOs, investment fund managers, entrepreneurs, and leaders from every walk of life. "How we feel today and every day is a choice. What will you choose to create in your life?" - Eliyahu To rediscover your spiritual path, visit https://eliyahujian.com/store to schedule a session OR email info@eliyahujian.com for a FREE consultation. - Healing Session - Business Coaching Session - Relationship Coaching Session - Soul Reading - Astrology Chart Session We can not do this without YOU! To join the online community, visit: https://vitaltransformation.org • Click here to subscribe: https://youtube.com/EliyahuJian/?sub_... • Click here to watch another video: https://youtube.com/EliyahuJian For important info and weekly updates, subscribe to the weekly email list by visiting https://eliyahujian.com , scrolling all the way down to the bottom left, and entering your email! Follow Eliyahu Jian: • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eliyahujian... • Twitter: https://twitter.com/eliyahujian • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EliyahuJianO... Follow Vital Transformation: • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vital_trans... • Twitter: https://twitter.com/TransformVital • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/vitaltransfo... Eliyahu Jian: "I don't take myself too seriously and I like to make people laugh and help them choose joy and happiness. I like to simplify spirituality and make it more accessible. I translate profound spiritual wisdom into practical, everyday advice that empowers people to live their happiest and most fulfilled experiences."

This weeks Torah Portion is Parashat Noach. We will dive a bit deeper into a Jewish concept of "merit" and "salvation" as the Torah guides us this week in the portion. 

Featuring:Rabbi Meir Kaplowitz Yeshiva Ruach HaTorah Brooklyn, N.Y.Rabbi Meir Kaplowitz shares some really powerful thoughts on this weeks Parashat Noach.Thank you Rabbi Kaplowitz for taking the time to carry us through the week! Shabbat Shalom!

Torah 112: Rabeinu gives us a novelty on Parashat Noach: he connects G-d's orders on how to build the ark with the concept of being truthful. He brings a verse from the parasha and shows us how this verse hides the most awesome advice for when a person finds himself unable to pray and find his way out of darkness.… Rabeinu goes on to tell us that through this advice that he gives in this lesson one is able to be a genuinely upright person all the days of his life, and to reinforce himself constantly with hope that he can always emerge out of the darkness/exile he finds himself in.

Torah 111: In one the smallest teachings in all of Likutei Moharan, Rabeinu differentiates between the Rebbe of holiness and the rebbe of impurity and teaches us that we must be careful/avoid false Rabbis. Torah 112: Rabeinu gives us a novelty on Parashat Noach: he connects G-d's orders on how to build the ark with the concept of being truthful. He brings a verse from the parasha and shows us how this verse hides the most awesome advice for when a person finds himself unable to pray and find his way out of darkness.…

Parashat Noach: Running and Resting

Manual de Nóe para tempos modernos- A Arca não se constrói sozinho! Oct 29 • 52:17 This episode has been published and can be heard everywhere your podcast is available. Hebreus 5 …13Ora, quem precisa alimentar-se de leite ainda é criança, e não tem experiência no ensino da justiça. 14No entanto, o alimento sólido é para os adultos, os quais, pelo exercício constante da fé, tornaram-se capazes de discernir tanto o bem quanto o mal.

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Noach, Noiach, Nauach, Nauah, or Noah (נֹחַ‎, Hebrew for the name "Noah", the third word, and first distinctive word, of the parashah) is the second weekly Torah portion (פָּרָשָׁה‎, parashah) in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading. It constitutes Genesis 6:9–11:32. The parashah tells the stories of the Flood and Noah's Ark, of Noah's subsequent drunkenness and cursing of Canaan, and of the Tower of Babel. The parashah has the most verses of any weekly Torah portion in the Book of Genesis (but not the most letters or words). It is made up of 6,907 Hebrew letters, 1,861 Hebrew words, 153 verses, and 230 lines in a Torah Scroll (סֵפֶר תּוֹרָה‎, Sefer Torah). In the Book of Genesis, Parashat Miketz has the most letters, Parashat Vayeira has the most words, and Parashat Vayishlach has an equal number of verses as Parashat Noach. To support Eliyahu Jian's work, visit https://vitaltransformation.org/donate Got a question? Click here to submit a form with your question and Eliyahu will respond to your email as soon as he can! — https://eliyahujian.com/contact For more than three decades, Eliyahu Jian has been guiding men and women through the process of strengthening their relationships, improving their businesses, and embracing healthier lifestyles while connecting to a higher power and purpose. Eliyahu's roles have included coaching CEOs, investment fund managers, entrepreneurs, and leaders from every walk of life. "How we feel today and every day is a choice. What will you choose to create in your life?" - Eliyahu To rediscover your spiritual path, visit https://eliyahujian.com/store to schedule a session OR email info@eliyahujian.com for a FREE consultation. - Healing Session - Business Coaching Session - Relationship Coaching Session - Soul Reading - Astrology Chart Session We can not do this without YOU! To join the online community, visit: https://vitaltransformation.org • Click here to subscribe: https://youtube.com/EliyahuJian/?sub_... • Click here to watch another video: https://youtube.com/EliyahuJian For important info and weekly updates, subscribe to the weekly email list by visiting https://eliyahujian.com , scrolling all the way down to the bottom left, and entering your email! Follow Eliyahu Jian: • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eliyahujian... • Twitter: https://twitter.com/eliyahujian • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EliyahuJianO... Follow Vital Transformation: • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vital_trans... • Twitter: https://twitter.com/TransformVital • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/vitaltransfo... Eliyahu Jian: "I don't take myself too seriously and I like to make people laugh and help them choose joy and happiness. I like to simplify spirituality and make it more accessible. I translate profound spiritual wisdom into practical, everyday advice that empowers people to live their happiest and most fulfilled experiences."

Parashat Noach seems increasingly sobering over the past few decades and especially this year. September and October seem to bring new catastrophic threats and concerns to the southeast portion of the USA and the Caribbean Islands.

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Parashat Noach, gepresenteerd vanuit Israel met Karen StrijkerWe lezen Genesis 6:9-11:32; uit de Haftara lezen we Jesaja 54:1-55:5 en we lezen Mattheus 24:36-46.God spreekt tot Noach dat het einde van de mens is gekomen. Het woord voor einde is het woord qets ץֶקen dat heeft woordverband met het woord kots וץֹק ,wat walgen betekent… Ziet u het verband? Het woord kotsen klinkt in het Nederlands niet zo fijn, het is echter een Hebraïsme, God walgt van het geweld van de mens en kotst ze uit. Zie ook het woordverband met Openbaring 3:16 waarin God precies hetzelfde zegt: Ik zal u uit Mijn mond spuwen, kotsen.. ‘Maak u een ark van goferhout,' spreekt God tegen Noach. Goferhout is verlijmd cipressenhout.Dan staat er dat de ark ingedeeld moet worden in kamers of nesten, kanim יםִנָקen dit woord is afgeleid van het woord kaneh הֶנָקwat stengel betekent. (Denk ook aan het Engelse woord voor riet: cane). De ark blijkt dus gedeeltelijk gemaakt van rietstengels. In ieder geval vanbinnen, maar waarschijnlijk is het ook gebruikt om de grootste kieren mee te dichten, alvorens Noach deze moet bedekken met pek, zowel van binnen als van buiten. Het Hebreeuwse woord voor pek is koper רֶפֹּכ wat weer afgeleid is van het werkwoord kaphar ר פָכ ,wat bedekken, verzoenen betekent.Uitzendingen: Elke vrijdag 21:00 uur (herhaling op zaterdag 02:00, 10.00 uur en 19.00 uur, zondag 02:00 uur en 09.00 uur en maandag 02:00 uur).Shalom,Presentatie: Karen StrijkerSupport the show (https://radioisrael.nl/geven/)

The knowledge that whatever will happen this year has already been determined during the Yamim Noraim makes it difficult for a person to pray with the same intensity now that he had been praying with then, during those days. The yetzer hara tries to convince a person that his prayers aren't really accomplishing anything anyway, so why should he put so much effort into them. We must know, prayer is always necessary at all times of year for many reasons. Firstly, we learn from Rashi in Bereshit that even though the ground was commanded by Hashem on the third day of Creation to produce the vegetation and fruit bearing trees, they did not actually sprout until Adam came and prayed for his food to come. The command of Hashem made the food ready, but the prayer is what actually brought it to Adam. The same is true with our blessings. It may have been determined during the Yamim Noraim that a person could make X amount of dollars this year, but that blessing is waiting for him by the lip of Shamayim . He needs to make his hishtadlut to bring it down, and prayer is a major part of that hishtadlut . Furthermore, we read in this week's Parasha, Noach, about the mabul . The sefer Emunat Itecha points out that the mabul began on the 17 th day of Cheshvan and, for sure, the decree for it to take place was sealed that year during the Yamim Noraim. Despite the fact that the decree was sealed, it says ויהי הגשם על הארץ – and Rashi writes that at the beginning, the rain was falling with רחמים– with mercy – and if the people would have made teshuva, it would have become rain of blessing instead of a mabul – the decree was still able to be changed. And this, says the Rabbi, is one of the reasons why we always read parashat Noach after the Yamim Noraim, to teach us that even though a decree may have been made for the negative, we should never despair from getting Hashem's mercy. He can change a נגע to ענג, He can change פשע to שפע, and he can change צרה to רצה. There are many ways in which decrees can play out and our prayers have a major impact on Hashem's decision on how He brings them about. Prayer is always necessary and those who utilize it become great individuals. Rav Chaim Palachi in his sefer Tochachat Chaim quotes from the Zohar HaKadosh that Hashem was upset that Noach did not pray for his generation, while He praised Avraham and Moshe for praying for theirs. The Rabbi added, it says by Noach, "ויחל נח איש אדמה"– and over there, the word ויחל means mundane – Noach became just a man of the earth because he didn't pray for his generation. While by Moshe Rabbenu it say ויחל משה – Moshe prayed for his People – and therefore, he was called an איש האלוקים – a man of Hashem. Prayer is not meant to just be a tool that we use to get things from Hashem. Prayer is a wondrous mitzvah which is meant to elevate us and bring us closer to Hashem. The Beit Tefila writes that in every word of the Amida , a person can find inspiration to gain more fear of Hashem, more love of Hashem and help himself be humbled before Hashem. There are numerous kavanot in every word which must be studied in order to utilize them properly. The sefer Yosef Ometz writes, it is obvious that a person should learn the meaning behind the words of the prayers before he learns anything else. A focused prayer, with true understanding of the words can elevate a person to another level. Every prayer is supposed to be a religious experience. When the Rabbis tell us prayers break decrees because the person on whom the decree was made has changed because of his prayer, it's meant literally. But it's conditional on the person's kavana . The fact that Hashem gives us a refuah shelema or parnasa or shidduchim or a child from our tefilot is an extra bonus to help get us to pray, but that is not the purpose of the prayer, it is just a side benefit. The purpose is to grow spiritually and become more connected and humbled in front of Hashem. This applies all year long, every single day and the more effort we put into our prayers, the better people we will become from it. Let us resolve to put more effort into understanding what we are saying and utilize the precious gift of tefila to become the people we are meant to become. Shabbat Shalom.

What did the people do wrong? What was Hashem worried about? What lessons can we learn from this episode in our times?

Rabbi Dobrusin shares excerpts from a sermon he delivered on Parashat Noach in 1998. The sermon concerned a significant accomplishment by one of his childhood heroes who provided a critical lesson for us all. 

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This week, for Parashat Noach, it's raining cats and dogs! Join us for a discussion with Dr. Stephanie Tarlowe, a veterinarian at a mixed animal practice in the rural heart of Ohio's Amish community. And because our guests come two-by-two, we were joined by Alyssa Chalmin, a third year veterinary student at the University of Pennsylvania, to ask some questions and expand the conversation. Hop on the ark, and take a listen! To continue the conversation: Alyssa's Instagram: @AlyssaChalmin Alyssa's Facebook: @Alyssa.Chalmin Alyssa's Linkedin: Alyssa Chalmin Find us on social media: Facebook: @DrinkingandDrashing Instagram: @DrinkingandDrashing Show the love with some Drinking and Drashing: Torah with a Twist merchandise at store.drinkinganddrashing.com, and don't forget to subscribe and give us a rating on Apple Podcasts—it's a great way to help our show grow! Edited by Kate Griffin

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In 1972, Rabbi Yaakov Asher Sinclair opened SARM Studios the first 24-track recording studio in Europe where Queen mixed “Bohemian Rhapsody”. His music publishing company, Druidcrest Music published the music for The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1973) and as a record producer, he co-produced the quadruple-platinum debut album by American band “Foreigner” (1976). American Top ten singles from this album included, “Feels Like The First Time”, “Cold as Ice” and “Long, Long Way from Home”. Other production work included “The Enid – In the Region of the Summer Stars”, “The Curves”, and “Nutz” as well as singles based on The Hitchhiker's Guide To The Galaxy with Douglas Adams and Richard O'Brien. Other artists who used SARM included: ABC, Alison Moyet, Art of Noise, Brian May, The Buggles, The Clash, Dina Carroll, Dollar, Flintlock, Frankie Goes To Hollywood, Grace Jones, It Bites, Malcolm McLaren, Nik Kershaw, Propaganda, Rush, Rik Mayall, Stephen Duffy, and Yes. In 1987, he settled in Jerusalem to immerse himself in the study of Torah. His two Torah books The Color of Heaven, on the weekly Torah portion, and Seasons of the Moon met with great critical acclaim. Seasons of the Moon, a unique fine-art black-and-white photography book combining poetry and Torah essays, has now sold out and is much sought as a collector's item fetching up to $250 for a mint copy. He is much in demand as an inspirational speaker both in Israel, Great Britain and the United States. He was Plenary Keynote Speaker at the Agudas Yisrael Convention, and Keynote Speaker at Project Inspire in 2018. Rabbi Sinclair lectures in Talmud and Jewish Philosophy at Ohr Somayach/Tannenbaum College of Judaic studies in Jerusalem and is a senior staff writer of the Torah internet publications Ohrnet and Torah Weekly. His articles have been published in The Jewish Observer, American Jewish Spirit, AJOP Newsletter, Zurich's Die Jüdische Zeitung, South African Jewish Report and many others. Rabbi Sinclair was born in London, and lives with his family in Jerusalem. He was educated at St. Anthony's Preparatory School in Hampstead, Clifton College, and Bristol University. A Project Of Ohr.Edu Questions? Comments? We'd Love To Hear From You At: Podcasts@Ohr.Edu https://podcasts.ohr.edu/ (Produced by CedarMediaStudios Podcasting)

One should not take off his Tallit until after Alenu L’Shabeah (Torah Lishmah 148 by the Ben Ish Hai, Rav Yosef Haim of Baghdad, 1833-1909). According to the Arizal, as brought in Sha’areh Kavanot, there is a mystical connection between Alenu and wearing a Tallit. One should remove the Tallit while standing, just as he put it on. (Kaf HaHaim 24:9, Rav Yaakob Haim Sofer, Baghdad-Israel, 1870-1939) Of course, one should first remove the Tefilin, before removing the Tallit. Just as he put on the Tallit first without Tefilin, he should remain with it last, without Tefilin. One should remove the Tallit with his left hand, the weaker hand, in order to show that it’s difficult for him to leave this Mitzva (Ben Ish Hai, Parashat Noach 16). Everybody should fold his own Tallit, as opposed to giving it to someone else to do so, which is bad for his Mazal (Ben Ish Hai). One should not leave his Tallit unfolded overnight. If he did, he should shake it out before donning it in the morning, in order to release the negative energies that attached themselves to it during the night (Ben Ish Hai). One should not fold his Tallit during Kaddish, especially while answering Amen Yeheh Sh’meh Rabah. Kaddish is no less than any other Beracha, in which it is prohibited to engage in any other activity. However, Hacham Ovadia holds that once the first half of the Kaddish has been recited, it is permitted to fold the Tallit. Once the Tallit has been folded, it is proper to kiss the four tassels of Sisit, before putting it in its bag (Ben Ish Hai, Bereshit).

Rabbi Marina Yergin shares her thoughts on this week's Torah Portion.