Podcasts about Shevat

An interesting question arises in the case of a boy who was born during a leap year, on the 30 th day of Adar Rishon (the first Adar), and the year of his Bar-Misva is a regular, twelve-month year, when there is only one month of Adar. Since there is no 30 th day of Adar in a regular year, it is unclear which day is considered his birthday when he becomes a Bar-Misva. According to some Poskim, he becomes a Bar-Misva on the 30 th of Shevat. Since the boy was born on the day preceding the first of Adar Sheni – the second Adar, which is considered the real month of Adar during a leap year – he turns thirteen on the day preceding the first of Adar – namely, the 30 th of Shevat. This is the view of the Binyan Sion (Rav Yaakob Ettlinger, Germany, 1798-1871), the Minhat Yishak (Rav Yishak Weiss, 1902-1989), and Hacham David Yosef, in Halacha Berura. However, Rav Shlomo Zalman Auerbach (Jerusalem, 1910-1995) maintained that it cannot be determined conclusively whether this child becomes a Bar-Misva on 30 Shevat or on the first of Nissan – the equivalent of 30 Adar, since Adar has only 29 days. Therefore, the boy must take into account both possibilities, meaning, he must strictly observe all Misvot already from 30 Shevat, but he cannot be counted toward a Minyan until the first of Nissan. A somewhat similar question arises in the case of a boy born on 30 Shevat in a regular year, and his Bar-Misva year is a leap year. The Binyan Sion ruled that since he was born on the day before the first of Adar, he becomes a Bar-Misva on 30 Adar Rishon – the day before the first of the real month of Adar, Adar Sheni. Others, however, maintain that since he was born during the month of Shevat, his Bar-Misva date is not affected at all by the extra Adar added in the year of his Bar-Misva, and thus he becomes Bar-Misva on 30 Shevat. Here, too, Rav Shlomo Zalman ruled that the boy must follow the stringencies of both opinions. He must strictly observe all the Misvot already from 30 Shevat, but he may not be counted toward a Minyan until 30 Adar Rishon.

An interesting question arises in the case of a boy who was born during a leap year, on the 30 th day of Adar Rishon (the first Adar), and the year of his Bar-Misva is a regular, twelve-month year, when there is only one month of Adar. Since there is no 30 th day of Adar in a regular year, it is unclear which day is considered his birthday when he becomes a Bar-Misva. According to some Poskim, he becomes a Bar-Misva on the 30 th of Shevat. Since the boy was born on the day preceding the first of Adar Sheni – the second Adar, which is considered the real month of Adar during a leap year – he turns thirteen on the day preceding the first of Adar – namely, the 30 th of Shevat. This is the view of the Binyan Sion (Rav Yaakob Ettlinger, Germany, 1798-1871), the Minhat Yishak (Rav Yishak Weiss, 1902-1989), and Hacham David Yosef, in Halacha Berura. However, Rav Shlomo Zalman Auerbach (Jerusalem, 1910-1995) maintained that it cannot be determined conclusively whether this child becomes a Bar-Misva on 30 Shevat or on the first of Nissan – the equivalent of 30 Adar, since Adar has only 29 days. Therefore, the boy must take into account both possibilities, meaning, he must strictly observe all Misvot already from 30 Shevat, but he cannot be counted toward a Minyan until the first of Nissan. A somewhat similar question arises in the case of a boy born on 30 Shevat in a regular year, and his Bar-Misva year is a leap year. The Binyan Sion ruled that since he was born on the day before the first of Adar, he becomes a Bar-Misva on 30 Adar Rishon – the day before the first of the real month of Adar, Adar Sheni. Others, however, maintain that since he was born during the month of Shevat, his Bar-Misva date is not affected at all by the extra Adar added in the year of his Bar-Misva, and thus he becomes Bar-Misva on 30 Shevat. Here, too, Rav Shlomo Zalman ruled that the boy must follow the stringencies of both opinions. He must strictly observe all the Misvot already from 30 Shevat, but he may not be counted toward a Minyan until 30 Adar Rishon.

In certain years, an extra month of Adar is added to the Jewish calendar. The reason for this occasional extension of the year is to synchronize the Jewish calendar with the solar calendar. The solar calendar, which is used by the Christian world, is based upon the earth's revolution around the sun, which occurs over the course of 365 days. The Jewish calendar, by contrast, is arranged on the basis of the moon's revolution around the earth, which occurs approximately every 28-29 days. The Jewish year is determined by twelve revolutions of the moon, which spans 354 days. Hence, the Jewish calendar is eleven days shorter than the solar calendar. If we would follow only the lunar system, all our holidays would fall each year eleven days earlier than the previous year, and they could thus fall during any season. (In fact, the Moslems' calendar follows exclusively the lunar system, and so their holidays can fall at any time during the year.) The Torah requires that Pesach always be observed during the spring season, and it is therefore necessary to adjust the lunar calendar so it is synchronized with the solar calendar, assuring that each Jewish holiday falls in its appropriate season. We do this by adding a month every several years. The month that is added is a second month of Adar. (Interestingly enough, the zodiacal sign of the month of Adar is Pisces, which has two distinct images, corresponding to the two months of Adar. The sign of every other month has only one image.) During a leap year, when an extra Adar is added, the second Adar is considered the actual month of Adar, and the first Adar is regarded as the additional month. Therefore, we celebrate Purim during the second Adar, and we likewise observe Shabbat Shekalim and Shabbat Zachor during that month. If a child was born in Adar Sheni (the second Adar) during a leap year, and the year of his Bar-Misva is also a leap year, then, quite obviously, he becomes a Bar-Misva on his birthday in Adar Sheni. And a boy born during Adar Rishon (the first Adar) during a leap year becomes Bar-Misva in Adar Rishon if that year is a leap year. If a child was born in Adar Rishon during a leap year, and the year of his Bar-Misva is a regular year, then he becomes Bar-Misva on his birthday during the month of Adar. One might have thought that we should consider Adar Rishon the equivalent of Shevat – the month before Adar – such that his Bar-Misva should occur in Shevat. This is not the case, as Halacha considers this boy to have been born during Adar, and so be becomes a Bar-Misva in Adar. Conversely, if a boy was born in Nissan during a regular year, and the year of his Bar-Misva is a leap year, he becomes a Bar-Misva during Nissan. We do not consider his birthday to be in Adar Sheni – the month after the first Adar – but rather in Nissan. These Halachot result in an intriguing anomaly – that a boy can become Bar-Misva before a boy who is older than him. If a boy was born toward the end of Adar Rishon in a leap year, and another boy was born several days later, toward the beginning of Adar Sheni, then if the year of their Bar-Misva is a regular year, the younger boy will celebrate his Bar-Misva first. Since he was born in the beginning of Adar Sheni, he will become Bar-Misva on that date in Adar, whereas the older boy – who was born at the end of Adar Rishon – will not become Bar-Misva until that date arrives toward the end of Adar.

התוכן נמצאים בהתחלת ה"שלושים יום" שלפני יום עשירי בשבט. בתקופה זו, על כאו"א, הן בעלי עסק ("זבולון") והן יושבי אהל ("יששכר"), להוסיף בלימוד התורה ונתינת הצדקה כהכנה ליום עשירי בשבט. ומן הראוי שגם פרטי ההכנות יהיו באופן של "עשה לך רב" וה"רב" יקבוע אם ההכנה שלו היא כמו שצריך להיות. וכדאי ונכון שבמשך ימים אלו יעבור כאו"א "בחינות" אצל ה"רב" שלו [תלמידי הישיבה ויושבי אהל בכלל אצל הראש ישיבה וכיו"ב, בעלי עסק אצל ה"רב" שמינו על עצמם, נשים אצל המשפיעות שלהן, קטנים וקטנות אצל ההורים או מורים וכו'], ולזירוז הענין - שיתנו רשות לה"רב" להודיע לי ע"ד תוצאות הבחינות, ולעשות את כל זה ג' פעמים במשך השלושים יום - אחר כל עשרה ימים. [ועוד].ג' חלקים משיחת יום א' פ' ויחי, י"א טבת – המשך "דידן נצח" – ה'תשמ"ז ל"הנחה פרטית" או התרגום ללה"ק של השיחה: https://thedailysicha.com/?date=31-12-2025 Synopsis We are now at the beginning of the thirty days leading up to the 10th of Shevat. As a preparation, during this period, everyone, both businesspeople and those occupied with Torah study, should increase in Torah study and in giving tzedakah. In accordance with the directive of Asei lecha rav, one should consult with their “rav,” who should determine whether one's preparation is appropriate or whether something needs to be added or changed. It is worthwhile and proper that three times over the next thirty days – after every ten days – one should submit to a test with their “rav” to see how the preparations are going; to further bolster the matter, they should give their “rav” permission to inform me of the results of the tests.3 excerpts from sichah of Sunday, parashas Vayechi, 11 Teves 5747– within the week of celebration for the victory of Didan Notzach on 5 Teves For a transcript in English of the Sicha: https://thedailysicha.com/?date=31-12-2025

התוכן הצעה להביא לידי פועל את הרעיון שכ"ק מו"ח אדמו"ר העלה בתחלת בואו לאמריקא (שמח"ת תש"א) – לייסד "איגוד תלמידי הישיבות": ההתחלה – "פון זיך", בתלמידי מוסדות הקשורים ושייכים אל הרבי ואל ליובאוויטש (הן ישיבות והן מוסדות לבנות), ותקותי שבמשך הזמן יכנסו באיגוד גם תלמידי כל שאר הישיבות; כל התלמידים זכאים להרשם (לאחרי שיקבלו ע"ע – לא בדרך כפי' – את הזכויות ואת ההתחייבויות). אלא שישנם "חברים פועלים" על אחרים (מגיל מצוות ומעלה) ו"חברים מקבלים" (שנה לפנ"ז); הפעילות צ"ל מאורגנת ע"י הנהלת המוסד, כדי שזה לא יגרם לחלישות בסדרי הלימוד, ופעילות של התלמידים תהי' בזמנם הפנוי; כדי להדגיש חשיבות הדבר צ"ל תשלום מס חבר, בשיעור "פרוטה" – פרטי הדברים יקבעו ע"י מנהלי המוסדות; הרמז בשם "את"ה" – תואר המורה על עצמותו ומהותו ית' שרק הוא נמצא בכל מקום, "נוכח". וע"י ההתאחדות האמיתית עם הקב"ה ע"י תומ"צ, נעשים גם בנ"י במצב ששייך עליהם התואר "אתה" האמיתי וכו'.ב' חלקים משיחת יו"ד שבט ה'תשי"ב ל"הנחה פרטית" או התרגום ללה"ק של השיחה: https://thedailysicha.com/?date=07-09-2025 Synopsis It is my suggestion to implement the idea raised by father-in-law, the Rebbe, upon arriving in America (Simchas Torah 5701) to establish an Iggud Talmidei Hayeshivos (“איגוד תלמידי הישיבות” – Association of Yeshiva Students). It should start from within – with students of institutions affiliated with the Rebbe and with Lubavitch (yeshivos as well as girls' schools), and it is my hope that with time students from all other yeshivos will join as well. Any student is eligible to register, provided that (without being forced) they willingly accept the privileges and responsibilities that come along with it. But there will be active members who influence others (from the age of bar and bas mitzvah and up), and passive members (starting one year before that). To ensure that the organization's activities do not interfere with the students' studies, the organization's activities should be organized by the schools' administration, and the activities should take place during the students' free time. And there should be a token membership fee, to be determined by the administrators, so that members will value their membership. The Iggud's acronym את"ה (“You”) alludes to Hashem's Essence and Core – the only being that is present everywhere. And by uniting with Hashem through Torah and mitzvos, the Jewish people, too, come to a state where the title “You” applies to them as well etc.2 excerpts from sichah of 10 Shevat 5712. For a transcript in English of the Sicha: https://thedailysicha.com/?date=07-09-2025 לע"נ ר' מנחם ב"ר ארי' לייב ע"ה דבורקן ליום היארצייט שלו י"ג אלול. ת.נ.צ.ב.ה.נדבת בנו ר' ארי דבורקן ומשפחתו שיחיו‏*לזכות הרב משה שי' שפירא ליום ההולדת שלו החמישים י"ד אלול ה'תשפ"הלשנת ברכה והצלחה, ואריכות ימים ושנים טובות נדבת משפחת השלוחים ד'האדסן קאנטי, ניו ג'רזי

Are you sure your startup should be raising venture capital?Most founders assume VC is the goal—but for many, it's the wrong fuel entirely. In this episode, we bust that myth wide open.Join Yaniv Bernstein and Chris Saad as they sit down with Amir Shevat, General Partner at Darkmode Ventures (ex-Google, Slack, Twitter), to unpack the seven most damaging mistakes founders make when raising early-stage capital. With over 65 investments under his belt and a front-row seat to the inner workings of Silicon Valley, Amir offers a brutally honest, insider view into what separates fundable startups from fundraising disasters.In this episode, you will:Discover why some startups should never raise VC in the first placeLearn how to avoid “dumb money” and pick the right investorsAvoid cap table disasters that scare away future capitalUnderstand the dangers of under- or over-raising and how to size your roundSpot red flags in investor side letters that could poison your futureMaster the art of time-boxing your raise and managing investor timelinesBuild stronger investor relationships—even when they say “no”This is a must-listen for any founder preparing to raise capital—or wondering if they should at all.The Pact Honor the Startup Podcast Pact! If you have listened to TSP and gotten value from it, please:Follow, rate, and review us in your listening appSubscribe to the TSP Mailing List to gain access to exclusive newsletter-only content and early access to information on upcoming episodes: https://thestartuppodcast.beehiiv.com/subscribe Secure your official TSP merchandise at https://shop.tsp.show/ Follow us here on YouTube for full-video episodes: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNjm1MTdjysRRV07fSf0yGg Give us a public shout-out on LinkedIn or anywhere you have a social media followingKey linksGet your question in for our next Q&A episode: https://forms.gle/NZzgNWVLiFmwvFA2A The Startup Podcast website: https://www.tsp.show/episodes/Learn more about Chris and YanivWork 1:1 with Chris: http://chrissaad.com/advisory/ Follow Chris on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrissaad/ Follow Yaniv on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ybernstein/Producer: Justin McArthur https://www.linkedin.com/in/justin-mcarthurIntro Voice: Jeremiah Owyang https://web-strategist.com/#VC #VentureCapital #StartupFunding #Funding #TheStartupPodcast #SiliconValley #TechStartup

Friday 30 Shevat

Friday 30 Shevat

Friday 30 Shevat

Parshat Mishpatim - Judgement Torah: Exodus 21:1 - 24:18 Haftarah: Jeremiah 34:8-22; 33:25-26

Parshat Yitro - Abundance Torah: Exodus 18:1-20:23 Haftarah: Isaiah 6:1-13

Rabbi Jacobson will discuss the following topics:Yud Shevat – 75 Years: Chassidus Applied to Basi L'Gani What is the main takeaway from this foundational discourse? What do we learn about the tzimtzum in this year's chapter 15 and the Rebbe's maamorim of 5725 and 5745? What are its practical applications? Does tzimtzum separate or connect us with the Divine? What do we learn from the Magid's Torah on tzimtzum, as elaborated upon in Hemshech Ayin Beis? How is the tzimtzum not really a concealment, but rather a deep revelation? Why is G-d's ability to conceal greater than His ability to reveal? How much is G-d in touch with our reality of tzimtzum? Why can't G-d allow us to understand His essence? Will the tzimtzum still exist in Moshiach's times? Why does it say “my sister, my bride”? What is an example of shtus d'kedusha that everyone can do in their daily lives? Can we ask G-d to splurge His treasures upon us? How should I interpret a dream I had of the Rebbe? 15 Shevat What lessons do we learn from the New Year of Trees? Is there a connection to Yud Shevat? How do you explain the Rebbe's footnote in his Yud Shevat telegram? What was the theme of the Rebbe's 15th of Shevat maamar 40 years ago? Yisro What is the central theme of this Torah chapter? What was the theme of the Rebbe's Yisro maamar 40 years ago? What personal and global lessons does it offer us? Why was Yisro's acknowledgment – that of an idolatrous priest – so important before receiving the Torah? Why did Moshe marry the daughter of Yisro? Why was the parting of the sea necessary before receiving the Torah? Why are the Jews called a “nation of priests”? What makes the 10 commandments unique? How should we react to President Trump's Gaza suggestion? Would the Rebbe agree with this approach? Is Gaza part of the Biblical Land of Israel? What should be our attitude to the Super Bowl? How should I react to my husband who insists on watching the game at home? How should I react to my wife who insists on disturbing me from watching the game? Should I just tell her that I'll go watch it in a bar?

Rabbi Jacobson will discuss the following topics: Are we living in Messianic times?  How do we open our eyes and see redemption coming?  What lessons do we learn from this day, especially for our times?  What does the Rebbetzin represent in our lives?  How do we know what stories to believe about the Rebbetzin?  If the Rebbetzin wanted her privacy, why are we speaking about her so publicly?  Is there significance to the number 22 in connection with the Rebbetzin?  Why is the Rebbetzin named Chaya Mushka?  What does this name signify?  Did the Rebbetzin once save someone by pushing him out of danger and then felt that she needed to do teshuva for pushing a Jew?  How did the Rebbe connect this parsha with 22 Shevat?  What is the central theme of this Torah chapter?  What personal and global lessons does it offer us for our times?  Do we need acknowledgments of world leaders for Moshiach to come?  If mitzvos after Mattan Torah transform the physical objects why are we allowed to throw out tzitzis and other materials?  Is Israel behaving wisely by not taking President Trump's aggressive approach with Hamas?  How can we agree to give Gaza to the USA?  Is it moral to expel the Palestinians from Gaza? 

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Rabbi Jacobson will discuss the following topics:Yud Shevat – 75 Years: Chassidus Applied to Basi L'Gani What is the main takeaway from this foundational discourse? What do we learn about the tzimtzum in this year's chapter 15 and the Rebbe's maamorim of 5725 and 5745? What are its practical applications? Does tzimtzum separate or connect us with the Divine? What do we learn from the Magid's Torah on tzimtzum, as elaborated upon in Hemshech Ayin Beis? How is the tzimtzum not really a concealment, but rather a deep revelation? Why is G-d's ability to conceal greater than His ability to reveal? How much is G-d in touch with our reality of tzimtzum? Why can't G-d allow us to understand His essence? Will the tzimtzum still exist in Moshiach's times? Why does it say “my sister, my bride”? What is an example of shtus d'kedusha that everyone can do in their daily lives? Can we ask G-d to splurge His treasures upon us? How should I interpret a dream I had of the Rebbe? 15 Shevat What lessons do we learn from the New Year of Trees? Is there a connection to Yud Shevat? How do you explain the Rebbe's footnote in his Yud Shevat telegram? What was the theme of the Rebbe's 15th of Shevat maamar 40 years ago? Yisro What is the central theme of this Torah chapter? What was the theme of the Rebbe's Yisro maamar 40 years ago? What personal and global lessons does it offer us? Why was Yisro's acknowledgment – that of an idolatrous priest – so important before receiving the Torah? Why did Moshe marry the daughter of Yisro? Why was the parting of the sea necessary before receiving the Torah? Why are the Jews called a “nation of priests”? What makes the 10 commandments unique? How should we react to President Trump's Gaza suggestion? Would the Rebbe agree with this approach? Is Gaza part of the Biblical Land of Israel? What should be our attitude to the Super Bowl? How should I react to my husband who insists on watching the game at home? How should I react to my wife who insists on disturbing me from watching the game? Should I just tell her that I'll go watch it in a bar?

The month of Shevat is associated with a tribe of Asher and corresponds to the letter Tzadik (צ) and its zodiac sign is a bucket. So much is told to us by the Kabbalists. But what is the secret of this month? What is the energy that permeates this month? What are the particular ways […]

The month of Shevat is associated with a tribe of Asher and corresponds to the letter Tzadik (צ) and its zodiac sign is a bucket. So much is told to us by the Kabbalists. But what is the secret of this month? What is the energy that permeates this month? What are the particular ways to tap into the vast power of this month? Why is that associated with fruits? We welcome back the great Rabbi Shmuel Botnick to the podcast to share a new, profound perspective on the secrets of this month.– – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – –DONATE to TORCH: Please consider supporting the podcasts by making a donation to help fund our Jewish outreach and educational efforts at https://www.torchweb.org/support.php. Thank you!– – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – –Email me with questions, comments, and feedback: rabbiwolbe@gmail.com– – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – –SUBSCRIBE to my Newsletterrabbiwolbe.com/newsletter– – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – –SUBSCRIBE to Rabbi Yaakov Wolbe's PodcastsThe Parsha PodcastThe Jewish History PodcastThe Mitzvah Podcast This Jewish LifeThe Ethics PodcastTORAH 101 ★ Support this podcast ★

Parshat b'Shalack - When he let go   Torah: Exodus 13:17-17:16 Haftarah: Judges 5:1-31

Parshat Bo - Go   Torah: Exodus 10:1-13:16 Haftarah: Jeremiah 46:13-28

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