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Chelek 28, Pinchas 1 - Rabbi Avraham Brashevitzky

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For a 10% discount on Rabbi David Sutton's new book A Daily Dose of Perek Shira click the link below https://www.artscroll.com/Books/9781422644584.html Yesterday, we quoted a pasuk brought by Rabbi Avraham ben HaRambam from Hoshea 12, 7: ואתה באלקיך תשוב, חסד ומשפט שמר, וקוה אל אלקיך תמיד / As for you, return to Hashem, observe kindness and justice, and always hope to your God." That was his source showing that we have a command from God to constantly hope to Him and never to despair. Today I'd like to share the context of this pasuk with you. In pasuk 3 of that chapter it says, ריב לה' עם יהודה / Hashem has a contention with Yehudah (the Jewish people), ולפק ד על יעקב /and will visit upon Yaakov. What is Hashem's complaint? It says in the next pasuk: בבטן עקב את אחיו / In the womb he seized his brother's heel. ובאונו שרה את אלקים / And with his strength, he struggled with an angel. Rashi explains: Hashem is describing all that He did so Yaakov would become the chosen one. He seized the heel, he fought the angel, he prevailed. Basically, Hashem is saying: " Look how much I've done for you, from the beginning of your existence, Jewish people." Then in pasuk 6 it says, וה' אלקי הצבאות ה' זכרו / Hashem, the God of Legions, Hashem is His remembrance. Rashi explains: כאשר הייתי מאז כן אני עתה / Just as I was then, so am I now. אם הייתם הולכים עמי בתמימות כיעקב אביכם / If you would act with Me with simplicity like Yaakov Avinu (your father), הייתי נוהג עמכם כאשר נהגתי עמו /I would treat you as I treated him. Rabbi Yehudah HaChassid, in Sefer Gematriot , letter 152, connects יעקב איש תם to תמים תהיה. Yaakov is called איש תם, Ish Tam meaning " simple" or " pure " — and תמים תהיה Tamim Tihyeh means go with God in simplicity. Rashi on Devarim 18:13 says on תמים תהיה: התהלך עמו בתמימות ותצפה לו – Go with God with simplicity and l ook forward to Him. In other words. do not turn to fortune-tellers or sorcerers etc… Rather, כל מה שיבוא עליך קבל בתמימות/ Accept whatever happens to you with simplicity. ואז תהיה עמו ולחלקו /Then you will be with Him and part of His portion. (That's why the famous Meshech Chochmah says that when a person has bitachon , he fulfills the mitzvah of dveikut / cleaving to God.) So what is Hashem telling us through Hoshea HaNavi? Again, the words of Rashi: אם הייתם הולכים עמי בתמימות כיעקב אביכם/ If you went with Me with simplicity like Yaakov Avinu, I would act with you like I did with him. The Sefer Ikvot Moshe on Parashat Vayishlach, by Rav Moshe Akiva Tikutchinski, Mashgiach of Slabodka in Bnei Brak, writes: This shows that every Jew is capable and asked to go with the same Temimut/ simplicity and trust as Yaakov Avinu. And if we reach that level of connection, God will act with us like that. In the famous Mizmor in Tehillim perek 20 it says: יענך ה' ביום צרה, ישגבך שם אלקי יעקב /May Hashem answer you in a time of trouble; may the Name of the God of Yaakov lift you up. The Midrash says on that pasuk says it doesn't say אלקי Elokei Avraham or Elokei Yitzhak — only Elokei Yaakov. David Hamelech is saying: מי שענה ליעקב אביכם, הוא יענה אתכם – the One who answered Yaakov, will answer you. Furthermore, in Bereshit 35:3, it says about Yaakov לאל העונה אותי ביום צרתי / the God who answers me on my day of trouble. With that introduction, we come back to: ואתה באלקיך תשוב, חסד ומשפט שמר, וקוה אל אלקיך תמיד As for you, return to your God, observe kindness and justice, and always hope to your God." Rashi explains: What does it mean to hope to Him? בהבטחתו ובמשענתו /count on His guarantee and the ability to lean on Him. שהוא מבטיחך, אתה יכול לסמוך /He guarantees you; you can rely on His guarantee. And what should you do? לקוות לישועתו תמיד /constantly look forward to His salvation. This is all Rashi's explanation of God's words. But the very next pasuk (7) says : כנען בידו מאזני מרמה לעשק אהב – Instead, you are a Canaan/traitor who holds dishonest scales and loves to cheat. Rashi explains: Instead of relying on Hashem, you rely on shenanigans and crooked business. And you say about your wealth, אך עשר תי / I have become wealthy. ולא עבודת הקב״ה / I don't need to serve God. It wasn't God, it was me. Pasuk 8: ויאמר אפרים אך עשרתי מצאתי און לי – Ephraim says: I have become wealthy , I have found power for myself . כל יגיעי לא ימצאו לי עוון אשר חטא / I've worked hard and no one can find any sin in me. I'm clean. The Radak says this is the opposite of Kaveh el Hashem Hashem/ hoping to Hashem: They do not hope in Hashem. They do not admit that it is He who gives the power to succeed. Instead they say: כחי ועוצם ידי עשה לי את החיל הזה / My strength and my hand made this wealth. And they forget: ה' אלקיך, שנתן לו כח / that Hashem gave him the strength. They say: עשרתי מעצמי / I made myself wealthy. These are the two opposite paths. Either the person lives with the program of קוה אל אלקיך תמיד – constantly hoping to Hashem, or they take the אך עשרתי / I made myself rich approach.. Let's choose the path of קוה אל אלקיך תמיד Hope to Hashem constantly

Welcome to the Daily Bitachon. Yesterday we spoke about what true Bitachon is, based on the words of the son of the Rambam, Rabbi Avraham. True Bitachon means that at all times, you are focused on Hashem as the direct Cause for everything, realizing that all intermediaries are nothing more than that—intermediaries. The Gaon of Vilna explains three stages where one can trip up in relying on the wrong thing, and what the proper Bitachon mindset should be: Firstly, what happens at the onset of the challenge? When a person, lo alenu, has any type of challenge, whether, heaven forbid, medical, financial, or a challenge with a child not doing well in school, what is the initial reaction? The Gaon of Vilna calls this stage " B'eit tzarah/ when you're in a time of difficulty. And your first reaction should be: Elecha Nafshi Essa/To Hashem I lift my soul. Hashem is going to get me out of this . Using a child struggling in school as an example, we will explore the next step- You speak to the teacher, who consults with the principal, who finds you the perfect kriah expert to address the red flag, that he's not reading well in first grade. Now you have the perfect reading specialist to help him over the summer, and he will catch up with everybody else. At this point, the yeshua has come. But even when the yeshua has come, you should not be focusing on that kriah expert. You should be focusing on Hakadosh Baruch Hu, who's going to bring you the salvation. Finally, after an entire summer of reading intervention the child is reading wonderfully—the salvation has come. Who do you sing to? Who do you praise? Don't forget that the yeshua came from Hashem. When you've passed the test at all three levels, that is called " Bitachon b'shleimut." That is considered complete Bitachon. The Gaon of Vilna reads this into a famous pasuk in Tehillim 13:6: Dovid HaMelech says: וַאֲנִ֤י ׀ בְּחַסְדְּךָ֣ בָטַחְתִּי֮ יָ֤גֵ֥ל לִבִּ֗י בִּישׁוּעָ֫תֶ֥ךָ אָשִׁ֥ירָה לַֽיהֹוָ֑ה כִּ֖י גָמַ֣ל עָלָֽי׃ {פ} 1-"Va'ani, b'chasdecha batachti" – And I rely on Your kindness. 2-"Yagel libi b'yeshuasecha" – My heart rejoices in Your salvation. 3-"Ashirah laHashem, ki gamal alai" – I sing to Hashem because He has bestowed this salvation And here we go, step by step: Step number one is: " Va'ani/And I , in the time of challenge, who do I count on? " BaHashem batachti/ I rely on Hashem and nobody else. Once the yeshua has come. " Yagel libi b'yeshuasecha/ My heart rejoices in His salvation, because I only asked from Him and from no one else. And finally, when the salvation comes and I'm totally out of the woods: " Ashirah laHashem, ki gamal alai/I sing to Hashem because He has bestowed upon me this salvation. Those are the three points where one can possibly lose focus. And perfect Bitachon is at every step of the way—when the challenge is here, when the yeshua is coming, and when the salvation has fully arrived- At every step of the way, I focus on nothing else but Hakadosh Baruch Hu. We can use every example in the world—waiting for the shidduch, waiting for the right lawyer, waiting for the right house, waiting for everything and anything. There are always these three stages: 1-You're in the problem—you're in the tunnel. It's dark and you don't see a way out. 2-Next , You see the light at the end of the tunnel. 3-And finally, You're out of the tunnel. At each one of those stages, there should be nothing else on your mind but Hakadosh Baruch Hu. Easier said than done. But that's what we're here for- to keep on repeating and reiterating these important concepts.

ABULAFIA: Rabbi Avraham Abulafia. The Wisdom of Tziruf / Letter Permutations. Lecture 3.

A deep dive into the life and teachings of Rebbe Avraham Abulafia, one of the prolific, complex and controversial figures in the history Kabbalah. Although, he himself was banned and ostracized, his teachings live on.

A deep dive into the life and teachings of Rebbe Avraham Abulafia, one of the prolific, complex and controversial figures in the history Kabbalah. Although, he himself was banned and ostracized, his teachings live on.

Tonight, our final in a series on the Maggid portion of the Haggadah, we will explore the notion how a Voice carries lifeforce to its listeners, and how the Voice is cut into expressions of sounds, letters and speech, dibbur, that transfer meanings to a person's inner being. These meanings trigger memories that activate feelings that prompt actions.All of this communication is to bring us to express our deepest truth, and Rebbe Nachman says most people don't believe in their prayers.  How does this tie into the famous advice of many teachers, "To teach Torah we believe in what we say."  So too the Maggid, and so too every  Jew in prayer.

We will look further into the patterns and paradigms of Maggid,  the recitation of the Haggada on Leil haSeder.  We have seen many allusions to the ideas of contraction and expansion in the story of the Jewish people, and its significance for the individual.  Tonight we will look for the allusions that lead us to the Unity, the receiving the Torah and becoming a nation.  Surprises are always on the way.

MRC Pesach Yom Iyun 5785 - Rabbi Avraham Fischer - The 7th Day of Pesach by Shapell's Rabbeim

Tonight on our exploration of Maggid, the recitation of the Hagadah on the Night of Passover, we will begin with a deep story of the Baal Shem Tom, and try to understand the connection of the story to the nature and essence of Matzah, and its place in the history of Jewish people.  This is a story that never ends.

Welcome to our erev Pesach zman of casses, focusing on the ‘Maggid' of the Hagadah of Peasach.  Each week we will explore the nature of this role, this effort and expresion woven by the Sages into a multi-layered experience of ritual guidance, historical perspective, family interactive and group praise of Hashem.The simple surface of the story the Maggid tells is anything but simple.

Guest Speaker - Rabbi Avraham Friedman - Rosh HaYeshiva, Skokie Yeshiva by Shapell's Rabbeim

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Teshuvah according to Rabbi Nachman is a continuing evolution of returning ever-closer to Hashem. Each effort elevates the soul, and even when we fall, the power is restored when we return again. Join Rabbi Avraham Shira⁠ as he explores Rabbi Nachman's teshuva, a process of refining our intentions until, with much merit, we may serve God for His Sake, and by doing so, as Rebbe Meir Baal HaNess says in Pirke Avot. Cpt.6, “All the world was for his sake.” For the original course page please visit https://webyeshiva.org/course/kabbalah-of-teshuvah-in-elul/

Teshuvah according to Rabbi Nachman is a continuing evolution of returning ever-closer to Hashem.  Each effort elevates the soul, and even when we fall, the power is restored when we return again. Join  Rabbi Avraham Shira as he explores Rabbi Nachman's teshuva, a process of refining our intentions until, with much merit, we may serve God for His Sake, and by doing so, as Rebbe Meir Baal HaNess says in Pirke Avot. Cpt.6, “All the world was for his sake.” For the original course page please visit https://webyeshiva.org/course/kabbalah-of-teshuvah-in-elul/

On this episode, Rabbi Schonfeld and Rabbi Garfield discuss a hot topic in boys chinuch: The role and importance of general studies in cheder and elementary schools. They discuss the challenges yeshivos face in implementing (and staffing) a general studies curriculum that is valued by students and parents.  Also: What is the best way to work with a stubborn or rigid child?  And the Big Question: Our son is very bright and a metzuyan in yeshiva, so why isn't he learning more than the basic secular subjects?

Chelek 23, Yud-Beis Yud-Gimmel Tammuz - Rabbi Avraham Brashevitzky

We have been discussing a selection of pesukim that the Maharal refers to as Pesukei Hisayon/Pesukim of refuge. It seems that there's a certain mindset that the Maharal wants us to have, of refuge, as we will explain. אֹמַ֗ר לַ֭יהֹוָה מַחְסִ֣י וּמְצוּדָתִ֑י אֱ֝לֹהַ֗י אֶבְטַח־בּֽוֹ׃ You say to Hashem, you are my refuge. You are my fortress, my God that I rely on The Midrash Yalkut Shemoni says that in this chapter of Tehilim (91,2), David Hamelech says two things. -Number one, whenever a problem comes to me, I run to God's fortress , as it says, Nivla La B'Yad Hashem. It's ,like lo alenu , when there are bombs falling in Israel, and you run to a Miklat/shelter and that's your safe spot. David Hamelech uses this vivid example to teach us that for any problem that you have, there is a shelter. Another explanation of this pasuk is that there is this cell , or area , and whenever I have a problem or an enemy, I can put that problem or challenge in that cell and lock it up. Those are the two graphic explanations. The Rambam's son, Rabbi Avraham, in his sefer Maspik L'Ovdei Hashem , in his chapter on bitachon, discusses two types of danger- one is health-related disease, and the other is what he calls Sakanot Mikreot/dangerous unexpected occurrences such as strong storms, mudslides, hurricanes, tornadoes earthquakes, war and all of what he calls Etaneh HaTeva / strong forces of nature. Those are the two basic categories of danger: sickness, and all kinds of natural disasters, floods and all the like. Where does bitachon come in? Rabi Avraham ben HaRambam says that you have to realize that everything is controlled by Hashem, of course. And he adds, Remember the guarantees of this pasuk. Remember the words of David Hamelech who says, אֹמַ֗ר לַ֭יהֹוָה מַחְסִ֣י וּמְצוּדָתִ֑י You are my refuge and You are my fortress. Rabbi Avraham says this is a pasuk to have on your mouth. When you're driving and there's a terrible storm and you can't see a foot ahead of you say, אֹמַ֗ר לַ֭יהֹוָה מַחְסִ֣י וּמְצוּדָתִ֑י אֱ֝לֹהַ֗י אֶבְטַח־בּֽוֹ׃ I say to God, You are my shelter. You are my fortress. My God that I rely on But it takes practice. Lehavdil , before the soldiers recently rescued the four hostages in their daring act in the middle of Rafah, they practiced, and went through many different dry runs until they were ready to do it. So too, we have to practice these lines. They aren't that difficult: Omar L'Hashem/I say to God Machsi Umsudati/You are my refuge and my fortress, Elohai Evtach Bo/ my God that I rely on. The Shelah HaKadosh on Parashat Shekalim explains this chapter and makes a nuance. He says, it starts off saying אֹמַ֗ר לַ֭יהֹוָה מַחְסִ֣י / Omar L'Hashem Machsi using the name of Hashem that symbolizes mercy . So I tell Hashem, that in the name of mercy , Machsi Umsudati/You are my fortress and my refuge. But nothing has happened to me yet. I can still use Hashem's mercy to protect me, so that nothing should happen. That's the first level. But what happens when something does happen? We say Elohai (indicating Middat HaDin, God's judgment), Evtach Bo/ I'll rely on Him- even after the problem. I'm no longer at the level of refuge and protection. The problem is here, but I'll rely on Him to get me out of the problem. Even when it's justice , Elohai , He's my God , I know that He's doing it for me and that it's what's best for me. And then I'll rely on Him to get me out of it. It might have been what I needed right now, but that doesn't mean it's what I need in another minute from now. This is an important pasuk from the important chapter (91) of Yoshev B'Seter Elyon. . practice and practice. Practice makes perfect.

We have been discussing a selection of pesukim that the Maharal refers to as Pesukei Hisayon/Pesukim of refuge. It seems that there's a certain mindset that the Maharal wants us to have, of refuge, as we will explain. אֹמַ֗ר לַ֭יהֹוָה מַחְסִ֣י וּמְצוּדָתִ֑י אֱ֝לֹהַ֗י אֶבְטַח־בּֽוֹ׃ You say to Hashem, you are my refuge. You are my fortress, my God that I rely on The Midrash Yalkut Shemoni says that in this chapter of Tehilim (91,2), David Hamelech says two things. -Number one, whenever a problem comes to me, I run to God's fortress , as it says, Nivla La B'Yad Hashem. It's ,like lo alenu , when there are bombs falling in Israel, and you run to a Miklat/shelter and that's your safe spot. David Hamelech uses this vivid example to teach us that for any problem that you have, there is a shelter. Another explanation of this pasuk is that there is this cell , or area , and whenever I have a problem or an enemy, I can put that problem or challenge in that cell and lock it up. Those are the two graphic explanations. The Rambam's son, Rabbi Avraham, in his sefer Maspik L'Ovdei Hashem , in his chapter on bitachon, discusses two types of danger- one is health-related disease, and the other is what he calls Sakanot Mikreot/dangerous unexpected occurrences such as strong storms, mudslides, hurricanes, tornadoes earthquakes, war and all of what he calls Etaneh HaTeva / strong forces of nature. Those are the two basic categories of danger: sickness, and all kinds of natural disasters, floods and all the like. Where does bitachon come in? Rabi Avraham ben HaRambam says that you have to realize that everything is controlled by Hashem, of course. And he adds, Remember the guarantees of this pasuk. Remember the words of David Hamelech who says, אֹמַ֗ר לַ֭יהֹוָה מַחְסִ֣י וּמְצוּדָתִ֑י You are my refuge and You are my fortress. Rabbi Avraham says this is a pasuk to have on your mouth. When you're driving and there's a terrible storm and you can't see a foot ahead of you say, אֹמַ֗ר לַ֭יהֹוָה מַחְסִ֣י וּמְצוּדָתִ֑י אֱ֝לֹהַ֗י אֶבְטַח־בּֽוֹ׃ I say to God, You are my shelter. You are my fortress. My God that I rely on But it takes practice. Lehavdil , before the soldiers recently rescued the four hostages in their daring act in the middle of Rafah, they practiced, and went through many different dry runs until they were ready to do it. So too, we have to practice these lines. They aren't that difficult: Omar L'Hashem/I say to God Machsi Umsudati/You are my refuge and my fortress, Elohai Evtach Bo/ my God that I rely on. The Shelah HaKadosh on Parashat Shekalim explains this chapter and makes a nuance. He says, it starts off saying אֹמַ֗ר לַ֭יהֹוָה מַחְסִ֣י / Omar L'Hashem Machsi using the name of Hashem that symbolizes mercy . So I tell Hashem, that in the name of mercy , Machsi Umsudati/You are my fortress and my refuge. But nothing has happened to me yet. I can still use Hashem's mercy to protect me, so that nothing should happen. That's the first level. But what happens when something does happen? We say Elohai (indicating Middat HaDin, God's judgment), Evtach Bo/ I'll rely on Him- even after the problem. I'm no longer at the level of refuge and protection. The problem is here, but I'll rely on Him to get me out of the problem. Even when it's justice , Elohai , He's my God , I know that He's doing it for me and that it's what's best for me. And then I'll rely on Him to get me out of it. It might have been what I needed right now, but that doesn't mean it's what I need in another minute from now. This is an important pasuk from the important chapter (91) of Yoshev B'Seter Elyon. . practice and practice. Practice makes perfect.

Do you enjoy the Franciska Show? Then please consider treating me to a cup of coffee:  https://www.buymeacoffee.com/franciska Email Franciska: franciskakay@gmail.com   In this episode, Franciska speaks with Rabbi Abraham Shmidman who shares insights on being a community rabbi, addressing the challenges of community growth and unity, particularly in relation to neighboring Lakewood. He delves into various topics, including halachic issues, financial dilemmas, crises such as mental health emergencies and divorces, and the Shidduch (matchmaking) process. Rabbi Shmidman also shares his experiences helping families with LGBTQ+ members and discusses the importance of supporting Israeli soldiers amidst current conflicts. Throughout, he emphasizes the importance of knowing one's limitations and working with appropriate professionals. Link to Donate: https://www.lowermerionsynagogue.org/ierf     00:00 Welcome & Personal Updates 01:09 Introducing Rabbi Abraham Schmidman 01:34 Rabbi Schmidman's Journey: From Manhattan to Balacan 03:33 Challenges of Being a Community Rabbi 04:22 Addressing the Needs of a Neighboring Community to Lakewood 07:07 Navigating Financial and Halachic Queries 14:05 Crisis Intervention and Community Support 20:09 Understanding the Role of a Rabbi in Sensitive Cases 24:06 Navigating Marital Disputes and Coercive Measures 26:03 Addressing Enablers and Community Accountability 27:11 The Rabbi's Role and Influence in Community Dynamics 32:59 Challenges in the Shidduch Process and Modern Dating 41:20 Navigating Family Dynamics with LGBTQ+ Members 45:21 Supporting Israel: Personal Stories and Community Efforts 48:54 Closing Thoughts and Encouragement for Engagement   NEW MUSIC VIDEO "Tfilat Haderech" (KOL ISHA): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-BHycQrHvNo   CITRON & ROSE TAVERN: https://www.citronrosetavern.com (BALA CYNWYD RESTAURANT)   Check out: www.JewishCoffeeHouse.com for more Jewish Podcasts on our network.

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The Rav's Zohar Session on Parshat Toldot given on November 8th 1993. Given on the Hilulah of Rabbi Avraham Azulai with then live feeds from the group in Israel on the way to his Kever and at his Kever. 1 hour & 10 minutes total. {Zohar Toldot Paragraphs 64 - 66}.

The nature of man is the more he loves something, the less he'll find fault in it. Part of the job of emunah is always finding the good in everything Hashem does. As a person's love of Hashem increases, he'll naturally see the good in everything that takes place in his life. And therefore, love of Hashem is a very important part of having emunah. How does a person increase his love of Hashem? By increasing the amount of effort and toil that he puts into his avodat Hashem. The more a person gives to someone and the more he sacrifices for that person, the more he'll come to love that person. The same applies with Hashem. The more we give and sacrifice for Him, the more we'll love Him, and thus, the more emunah we'll have in Him. I read a story about Rabbi Avraham, the brother of the Vilna Gaon, who was known to be a great tzaddik and gaon in his own right. He and his wife lived in a city far from Vilna and he used to travel often to Vilna to visit his brother. He would learn with his brother for hours and gain so much from his kedusha . During that time period, travel was very difficult, but that never stopped Rabbi Avraham from making his visits. One of his relatives once asked him why he didn't just move to Vilna so that he could see his brother all the time without having to make those difficult journeys to do so. Rabbi Avraham answered that he would love to live in Vilna, but because of his wife he would never do it, and he explained why with a story. He said, “many years ago it became known before the holiday of Sukkot that there was a shortage of mehudar etrogim in the market. My wife and I tried very hard to find one, but we were unsuccessful. One day, my wife found an etrog by a certain merchant that was the most beautiful etrog she had ever seen. Her joy knew no bounds. She was determined to get it for me no matter what the cost was. When she asked about the price, the given amount was astronomical. So she went and borrowed the money and put our house on lien to do so. That Sukkot, we merited to fulfill the mitzvah the best way possible. When the time came to pay back the money, we didn't have it and, with no other choice, we were forced to sell our home, With the leftover money, we bought a much smaller house. If you are wondering how my wife reacted, having to move homes from a nice spacious house to a much smaller one, I'll tell you what happened next. To get to shul from our new house, we have to pass by our old house. My wife has a minhag to go to shul to pray every single day. And so, she ends up passing by our old house twice a day, going there and coming back. Every time she passes it, she stops, looks at the house and then begins speaking praises and thank yous to Hashem for giving her the zechut to give up her home in the performance of a mitzvah. She gets so much pleasure during those moments of talking to Hashem, I would never take that away from her. And that's why I'll never move to Vilna.” Perhaps another person in her position may have become bitter that Hashem didn't give her the money back to pay for the etrog . This Rebbetzin has sacrificed time and time again in her avodat Hashem that her love of Hashem became that strong. All she could ever do is praise Hashem, no matter what happens. She honestly felt the zechut in being able to sacrifice more and more for Him. That only comes from love and in order to get that love, it first has to come through sacrifice. We don't have to give up our homes, but we have so many opportunities on a daily basis to sacrifice our time,money, and comforts to do the will of Hashem the best way possible.

The pasuk says in Kohelet, את הכל עשה יפה בעתו גם את העלם נתן בלבם , and Chazal are doresh the missing vav in the word העלם /world to mean that Hashem hid from Man something very important about the world. He makes our hearts feel that this world is the main purpose of Creation. Rabbi Menashe Reisman gave a mashal of a movie producer with great wisdom who is able to make his audience feel that what is happening on the screen is real. And during different parts of the movie, their emotions constantly change. At one point, they are very afraid. At another point, they start crying. And then they are calm and happy. Kavayachol , that is how Hashem made this world. People think that everything depends on their positions and status in the world. They think it is worth it to invest all their time in building themselves up in this world. It seems as though wealth and honor are what really matter the most. It's only through the Torah that we are able to understand that this world is just a vestibule, a path to get to the Next World. One day, Hashem is going to turn the lights on, and we will see with our own eyes what we thought was so important was really הבל הבלים . The only thing that matters is our performance of Torah and mitzvot. In this world, there are a lot of questions. It seems like bad things happen to good people and good things happen to bad people. Why is this person financially successful and that one isn't? Why is this person married and that one is not? Why does this one have children and that one doesn't? All of these are very strong questions in the reality that the main purpose is for this world. But once someone knows there is a much bigger picture and this world is just a drop in the bucket compared to the Eternal World, then the questions aren't so strong anymore. Rabbi Avraham Genichovsky used to pray in a vatikin minyan every day in Bnei Brak. One day, out of nowhere, right in the middle of the day, one of the members of the shul passed away. He wasn't old and he wasn't sick. And at the funeral, someone asked the Rabbi a question, he said, “It says in Chazal if someone prays vatikin he will not get damaged that day. And so how did this man pass away suddenly on a day that he prayed vatikin ?” Rabbi Avraham looked at him and said, “You think leaving this world to go to the Real World is called damage?” And he gave this person a mashal . He said, “Imagine somebody paid top dollar to get a first-class ticket on a flight from, let's say, America to Israel. What if the flight would get in two and a half hours earlier than expected? Would the person complain saying it's not fair, he deserved more time in first class? He would be happy that he arrived at the real destination much quicker. Someone who did his job in this world properly does not consider it damaging to get to the Real World earlier than expected.” Those who truly know what this world is about do not have so many questions. The Shomer Emunim writes in his Ma'amar Emunah in perek 7, one of the tikkunim necessary to be made before the Mashiach comes is in the area of emunah. If a person will have simple emunah, he can bring about a tikkun for the entire generation. His emunah will stop many tragedies from taking place. Imagine if someone would have a lot of questions about the difficulties he is going through and instead of complaining, he wholeheartedly accepts the will of Hashem and continues to do his avodah happily. The tikkun he would make would be unparalleled. We are now living in the End of Days. We can all contribute to making the ultimate tikkun in emunah by purifying our hearts and trusting in Hashem. B'ezrat Hashem, that will give us the zechut to merit the great light of Mashiach bekarov .

In 1158, Rabbi Avraham ibn Ezra found himself disturbed by a provocative dream, which ultimately inspired him to author a treatise concerning the proper start time of the halachic day—evening. One possibility is that this work was a polemical discourse aimed at Rashbam's Torah commentary. This prompts us to delve into the story of this commentary, examining some of the controversial passages that have sparked confusion throughout the ages. Ultimately, we emerge from this exploration with an empowering revelation: the fact that the halachic day commences at nightfall teaches us about becoming resilient in times of crisis. The Puzzle of Peshat: Rashbam's Controversial Commentary

Have you ever wondered why we fast on Yom Kippur, or what the deeper spiritual significance of this holiest day might be? This episode takes you on a profound expedition, peeling back the layers of Yom Kippur and illuminating its core essence. Without the distraction of food and comfort, we connect more deeply, unraveling the divine intricacies of our lives and the world around us.Let's journey together, exploring the delicate balance between spirituality and materialism, drawing wisdom from the teachings of the Ramchal. Be prepared to be moved by personal anecdotes that underline the pivotal importance of our spiritual bond with God over a rigid adherence to laws. We shine a light on the power of Yom Kippur, showing how this sacred day offers a unique opportunity for personal growth and a stronger connection with Hashem.Finally, we delve into the transformative process of repentance and atonement facilitated by Yom Kippur. Amidst the solemnity of the day, we engage the barriers between us and God, seeking to remove them through sincere Teshuvah. As we conclude, we reflect on the amazing power of small changes and how they can lead to profound personal growth and a more intimate relationship with Hashem. So, whether you're a seasoned observer of Yom Kippur or a curious soul seeking spiritual enrichment, this episode offers a fresh perspective on a tradition rich in divine significance.This episode (#238) of the Jewish Inspiration Podcast by Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe is dedicated in Honor of Rabbi Avraham & Rachel Yaghobian!****To listen to other podcasts by Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe: https://linktr.ee/ariwol Jewish Inspiration Podcast: https://inspiration.transistor.fm/episodes Parsha Review Podcast: https://parsha.transistor.fm/episodes Living Jewishly Podcast: https://jewishly.transistor.fm/episodes Thinking Talmudist Podcast: https://talmud.transistor.fm/episodes Unboxing Judaism Podcast: https://unboxing.transistor.fm/episodes Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe Podcast Collection: https://collection.transistor.fm/episodes Please send your questions, comments and even your stories to awolbe@torchweb.orgPlease visit www.torchweb.org to see a full listing of our Jewish outreach and educational resources available in the Greater Houston area and please consider sponsoring a podcast by making a donation to help support our global outreach at https://www.torchweb.org/donate. Thank you!For a full listing of podcasts available by TORCH at https://www.TORCHpodcasts.comRecorded in the TORCH Centre - Studio B to a live audience on September 19, 2023, in Houston, Texas.Released as Podcast on September 21, 2023 ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Have you ever wondered why we fast on Yom Kippur, or what the deeper spiritual significance of this holiest day might be? This episode takes you on a profound expedition, peeling back the layers of Yom Kippur and illuminating its core essence. Without the distraction of food and comfort, we connect more deeply, unraveling the divine intricacies of our lives and the world around us.Let's journey together, exploring the delicate balance between spirituality and materialism, drawing wisdom from the teachings of the Ramchal. Be prepared to be moved by personal anecdotes that underline the pivotal importance of our spiritual bond with God over a rigid adherence to laws. We shine a light on the power of Yom Kippur, showing how this sacred day offers a unique opportunity for personal growth and a stronger connection with Hashem.Finally, we delve into the transformative process of repentance and atonement facilitated by Yom Kippur. Amidst the solemnity of the day, we engage the barriers between us and God, seeking to remove them through sincere Teshuvah. As we conclude, we reflect on the amazing power of small changes and how they can lead to profound personal growth and a more intimate relationship with Hashem. So, whether you're a seasoned observer of Yom Kippur or a curious soul seeking spiritual enrichment, this episode offers a fresh perspective on a tradition rich in divine significance.This episode (#238) of the Jewish Inspiration Podcast by Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe is dedicated in Honor of Rabbi Avraham & Rachel Yaghobian!****To listen to other podcasts by Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe: https://linktr.ee/ariwol Jewish Inspiration Podcast: https://inspiration.transistor.fm/episodes Parsha Review Podcast: https://parsha.transistor.fm/episodes Living Jewishly Podcast: https://jewishly.transistor.fm/episodes Thinking Talmudist Podcast: https://talmud.transistor.fm/episodes Unboxing Judaism Podcast: https://unboxing.transistor.fm/episodes Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe Podcast Collection: https://collection.transistor.fm/episodes Please send your questions, comments and even your stories to awolbe@torchweb.orgPlease visit www.torchweb.org to see a full listing of our Jewish outreach and educational resources available in the Greater Houston area and please consider sponsoring a podcast by making a donation to help support our global outreach at https://www.torchweb.org/donate. Thank you!For a full listing of podcasts available by TORCH at https://www.TORCHpodcasts.comRecorded in the TORCH Centre - Studio B to a live audience on September 19, 2023, in Houston, Texas.Released as Podcast on September 21, 2023 ★ Support this podcast ★

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The effectiveness of any tefila depends on the mindset of the one praying it. The more a person believes that he is talking directly to Hashem, the only One with any say regarding what happens in this world, the better his tefila will be. A person also has to realize how helpless he is without Hashem because the more he believes that he needs Hashem, the more help he'll get. We say in Shema Kolenu , חוס ורחם עלינו – we want Hashem to have rachmanut on us. Rabbi Avraham ben HaGra explained rachmanut to mean, when no one else is having compassion on a certain individual, it arouses mercy in a compassionate person to be the one to want to help him. We are supposed to have the feeling that we have no one in the world to turn to for help other than Hashem. And then, He will have rachmanut on us. We also say that Hashem is שומע תפילת כל פה – He listens to every single person's prayers, even someone on the lowest levels, and even someone of the lowest stature. The Midrash says the way of the world is when a poor man comes to speak to an important dignitary, he'll usually get the run around and maybe one day he will get in to speak to him. But when a wealthy man comes, he gets in right away. When it comes to Hashem, everyone is equal to Him. The poor man can get in immediately and even the sinner can get in immediately. We are so fortunate that we can turn to Hashem for help at any moment and He can help us in the most wondrous ways. A man told me he was diagnosed with a certain form of cancer two years ago. They removed a very large growth from his intestines and felt confident that they got it all out. But after further research, they determined there must be something else inside of him hidden that caused that growth, which can at any time cause others. The plan was to take scans every few months and be on the lookout for it. At one point, they found a new growth but it was too difficult to get to. They were going to keep a very close watch on it. Recently, a new method was invented to go deep enough to test that growth to see what it is. When he went to the specialist who invented it, he took a scan in that doctor's office and was told afterward that, unfortunately, the cancer had spread to his liver and it was diagnosed at Stage 4. The results were sent to his primary doctor who became very alarmed and ordered a full body MRI. The man said from all of the emunah lessons he has learned over the years he was able to remain at peace and he used the time as an experience to grow spiritually. His wife accompanied him to the MRI, which was supposed to take 30 minutes but ended up taking 60. Every time that machine beeped, his wife took upon herself another area in religion to improve on. By the time it was finished, she felt like a changed person and they both had a good feeling afterward. That was on a Friday. On Shabbat they were able to have complete menucha and enjoy Shabbat the way it was meant to be enjoyed. When they got those results on Motzei Shabbat , they were told, “it seems like a miracle took place.” The images showed that the liver was totally clean. The image that was taken the previous week by the other doctor's office that showed the cancer in the liver was signed off by two different doctors at that time, before it was sent in to the primary care doctor, and now, they looked at it and it was totally clear. The man's wife said, in order to minimize the miracle, Hashem went back and erased the growth from the other scan. Everybody was in awe. On Purim, this man prayed for hours, thanking Hashem for that miracle and asked Him for help with the other growth as well. He also spent much of that time praying for others. After Purim, the results from the new procedure testing the other growth came back. Everything was negative. He was declared completely healthy. Hashem could help us with everything, and our tefilot with that mindset, can do wonders.

In our first episode from Yerushalayim, we sit down with Rabbi Avraham Friedman ('65), Rosh HaYeshiva Emeritus of HTC. Everything from his family's connection to the Yeshiva in its earliest days (5:17); going to the Yeshiva for high school (09:20); being a talmid of Rabbi Perlow z"l, the future Novominsker Rebbe (14:30); the very first EMES group with Rabbis Starr, Rogoff, and Soloveichik z"l (20:20); his years in Israel and Los Angeles (28:40); coming back to the Yeshiva (37:00); what the Yeshiva is about (46:00); and his hopes for the next generation of mechanchim (55:00).

WOW! What a conversation. In Part 2 of our series on the authenticity and divinity of the Torah, Rabbi Wildes speaks with Rabhi Avraham Arieh Trugman - a Rennaisance Rabbi who has written over 20 books and has produced 9 albums of original music - about the incomprehensible depth of the text of the Torah. Rabbi Trugman specializes in utilizing the ancient method of Torah study known as Pardes which synthesizes multiple perspectives, from the basic text to the mystical meaning to illuminate a divine design hidden within the seemingly endless wisdom of the Torah. We discuss how viewing the Torah as a code of interconnectivity and not just a storybook or a book of laws, sparks inspiration and reveals a whole new perspective that many today are yearning for. Is Gematria just a trick or is there something deep going on? How does the universal language of music and modern physics align with the Biblical story of Creation? Are the stories of our forefathers and foremothers just stories or are they archetypical in nature and have a lasting impact on the psyche of the Jewish people, affecting events far into the future? This was an absolutely incredible conversation that is a perfect contrast to last week's episode with Rabbi/Dr. Joshua Berman. You do NOT want to miss this! Timestamps: Pardes and the Interconnectivity of Torah (4:15) Gematria (19:15) Inspiring Today's Generation (32:00) Biblical Archetypes (40:00) Free Will vs. Divine Determinism (50:00) Mystical Power of Music (1:02:00)

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The Return of the Lebanese Chosson Eliyah Hawila and his Rabbi Avraham Reich. His marriage to a Syrian Jewish woman dissolved when it was discovered he wasn't Jewish. It then turned out he was Jewish. Now divorced. Also featured, a look at the Syrian Jewish Community's ban on converts.

The Return of the Lebanese Chosson Eliyah Hawila and his Rabbi Avraham Reich. His marriage to a Syrian Jewish woman dissolved when it was discovered he wasn't Jewish. It then turned out he was Jewish. Now divorced. Also featured, a look at the Syrian Jewish Community's ban on converts. This podcast has been graciously sponsored by JewishPodcasts.fm. There is much overhead to maintain this service so please help us continue our goal of helping Jewish lecturers become podcasters and support us with a donation: https://thechesedfund.com/jewishpodcasts/donate

A shiur delivered Motzei Shabbos, Parshas Vayechi 5783 to Kehillas Mevakshei Emes, under the leadership of Rabbi Chaim Eisenstein shlit"a, in the Mishkafyim community of Beit Shemesh.

With winter beginning in earnest and Chanukah still firmly in our memory The Issur Ben Tzvi Hersh Tshuvos and Poskim Shiur Of the Yeshiva of Newark@IDT Stands ready to shield you from post-holiday disillusion and frigid doldrums   By Presenting a lecture geared to internalizing the light of the Yemei Hod that have recently past  Fashioning  illuminative insights into a protective coat of understanding that serves as a bridge to  higher perception A Truly Interactive experience that was led by The Shliach of Chabad Young Professionals of Newark Rabbi Avraham Minsky Shlita Based on the writings of Rav Menachem Mendel Schneerson-The Lubavitcher Rebbe זצוק״ל זי״ע entitled  The Oppressor's Oil Obsession -Beyond Logic This podcast has been graciously sponsored by JewishPodcasts.fm. There is much overhead to maintain this service so please help us continue our goal of helping Jewish lecturers become podcasters and support us with a donation: https://thechesedfund.com/jewishpodcasts/donate

Forget the past! It's what Yosef does when he becomes a father. What he does next, however, complicates things considerably.Gen. 41:51 with Sechel Tov, Radak, Rabbi Avraham ben HaRambam, Ralbag, Shadal, and Netziv. Contrast Rashi, haKetav vehaKaballah, and Rav Hirsch.

IntroductionOwing to the restrictions concerning the production of ice wines, there are a very small number of countries in which they can be produced. As you can imagine, there are even fewer wineries producing kosher-certified ice wines. The 119th episode of The Jewish Drinking Show features the winemaker of the only consistently-producing kosher-certified ice wine in the world, Rabbi Avraham Gislason.BiographyRabbi Gislason is the founder and winemaker for Tzafona Cellars, where he makes multiple kosher-certified ice wines, as well as other wines. Having started Tzafona Cellars in 2014, he has produced multiple runs of ice wines, as well as other wines. He is also the rabbi of Breslov Thornhill. He welcomes you to check out its YouTube channel.DisclosureDisclosure: Review samples of Tzafona Cellars ice wines and one other wine were provided to The Jewish Drinking Show for review purposes.Support the showThank you for listening!If you have any questions, suggestions, or more, feel free to reach out at Drew@JewishDrinking.coml'chaim!

Rabbi Avraham ben Hag'ra writes in his explanation on the siddur that the three expressions of help which we mention in the first beracha of the Amida , עוזר מושיע מגן, represent three levels of bitachon in Hashem. The first, most basic level, is when a person makes a hishtadlut and recognizes that it is really Hashem who is accomplishing. That is עוזר – Hashem helping a person who tries to help himself. The next level is when the person is unable to make any hishtadlut , yet he recognizes that Hashem could still help him without him doing anything. That is where Hashem is מושיע . The third and highest level is when a person has to do something which is opposite of the hishtadlut which he should be doing and he still recognizes that Hashem will help him. That's called Magen . For example, if a person needs to ask a wealthy man for a loan and, right before that, he sees him doing something wrong and proceeds to rebuke him for it. He has no problem telling the wealthy man what he needs to hear and then, right after, asking him for this favor. Because he knows Hashem is the One who will decide whether or not he gets what he is asking for and the person is just a messenger. There are many times in life when we are confronted with circumstances that call for us to do the opposite of the hishtadlut necessary to attain what we need. Those who fully believe in Hashem's control will rise to the occasion and do what He wants, although it may seem that they are going to lose out as a result. A man who spent his life learning in kollel and teaching Torah to others told the amazing story of how he married off all of his children with dignity. From the time he got married, he began saving a little money each month for his children's marriages. He would deposit the same amount every month into an investment fund and he hoped the profits would help him in the future. Several years passed and his father was struggling greatly, trying to marry off another one of his children. This man saw how much agony his father was in trying to come up with the money and, heroically, he withdrew his entire investment and gave it to his father to relieve him of the burden. A few days later, the manager of the fund called and asked this man how he knew to withdraw his money at the perfect time. The man said he needed the money. The manager then told him, the investment just failed and everyone lost their money. The man thanked Hashem for enabling him to invest that money in his Olam HaBa , rather than losing it. Years later, after his father married off every one of his children. He remembered the money that this particular child gave him and, in gratitude, he transferred ownership to him of a plot of land that he bought for a low price. A few years later, when it was time for this man to start marrying off his own children, Hashem arranged for this plot of land to become legally available for building and it then skyrocketed in value. The city bought the plot and paid him a very large sum of money for it. With that, he was able to marry off all of his children with dignity. This man did the opposite of what should be done to save money for a child's wedding by giving it away to his father in need. And in the end, it was that hishtadlut itself which Hashem used to pay for every one of his children's weddings, with far more than he would have had even if that investment would have succeeded. The highest level of bitachon is to do Hashem's will, even when it appears that we are going to lose as a result, and trust that we never lose by following Hashem.

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South African Jewish history is unique in several ways. Composed primarily of Jews of Lithuanian origin, it grew in the early decades of the 20th century with the waves of immigration from the Lithuanian area of the Russian Empire. Entering the diamond trade and politics, they integrated into South African life, often standing at the forefront protesting the racial injustices of the apartheid system. The Bais Din had prominent rabbis such as Rav Yitzchak Kossovsky, and the chief rabbinate was led by dynamic leaders as well, but it was the investment in education in the post war which transformed the South African Jewish community. The Brooklyn born Rabbi Avraham Tanzer arrived from Telz, Cleveland to Johannesburg in 1963 on a two year contract. He'd remain for 57 years. Through his leadership of Yeshiva College, the Benhazel Hebrew Congregation and the general community, he and other dedicated educators and activists, ensured that the Jewish youth of South Africa would have a proper Torah education and that the community at large would flourish.   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