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We sit down with Professor Berel Dov Lerner, finalist for the Rabbi Sacks Book Prize, to explore his phenomenal book Human–Divine Interactions in the Hebrew Scriptures: Covenants and Cross-Purposes. With a background in philosophy, Prof. Lerner examines how God's project—creating a worthy world—intersects with humanity's project of making life in this world more livable. How do divine and human interests become intertwined? How does God take human concerns into account? And how do we, in turn, project our own moral frameworks onto God, expecting to relate to Him on our terms? Our conversation ranges widely: from negative theology to the Ramḥal's vision of humanity's role in drawing divine abundance into the world through covenants and moral action. We ask whether God's plan would be acceptable if it belonged to a human being, and we explore how the Flood and Sodom narratives reveal God “tying His hands” with moral imperatives. Why does God honor His covenant with Avraham even when Sodom fails to uphold the Noahide baseline? And how does the Berit Ben HaBetarim (Covenant of the Pieces) differ from other, more reciprocal covenants? We tackle imitatio Dei (imitation of God) in the context of Korah's rebellion, and Rambam's provocative claim that we must emulate the God of nature—not the God of history—while still confronting the reality of destruction in the natural world. Prof. Lerner offers a close reading of the seemingly genocidal command to wipe out Amalek, revealing that it may not mean what it appears to. We turn to Jonah's inner conflict—his fear for Israel's future under Assyrian oppression—and consider whether God's use of the kikayon plant is a moment of divine sarcasm. Finally, we grapple with the Akeidah: Why does Avraham argue for Sodom but not for Yitzḥak? And what does his silence tell us about the real nature of this test? Tune in for Prof. Lerner's surprising take.---*This episode is dedicated to the refua shelema of Sarah Miriam bat Tamar, Binyamin ben Zilpa, and our dear friend Yaakov ben Haya Sarah Malakh---• Bio: Dr. Berel Dov Lerner is an Associate Professor of Philosophy at Western Galilee College in Akko, Israel. He earned his BA in Social and Behavioral Sciences from Johns Hopkins University in 1980, his MA in Philosophy from the University of Chicago in 1982, and his PhD in Philosophy from Tel Aviv University in 1999. Born and raised in Washington, D.C., he has lived for decades in Kibbutz Shluhot in Israel's Beit She'an Valley. He is married to Batheva Yaffa Lerner and has five children and several grandchildren. His areas of expertise include philosophy of religion, Jewish thought, philosophy of social science, biblical studies, and Jewish studies.---• Get his book here: https://www.amazon.com/Human-Divine-Interactions-Hebrew-Scriptures-Interdisciplinary-ebook/dp/B0CCZCNJLK---• Welcome to JUDAISM DEMYSTIFIED: A PODCAST FOR THE PERPLEXED | Co-hosted by Benjy & Benzi | Thank you to...Super Patron: Jordan Karmily, Platinum Patron: Craig Gordon, Rod Ilian, Gold Patrons: Dovidchai Abramchayev, Lazer Cohen, Travis Krueger, Vasili Volkoff, Vasya, Silver Patrons: Ellen Fleischer, Daniel M., Rabbi Pinny Rosenthal, Fred & Antonio, Jeffrey Wasserman, and Jacob Winston! Please SUBSCRIBE to this YouTube Channel and hit the BELL so you can get alerted whenever new clips get posted, thank you for your support!

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Alors que Rav Ya'acov Galinski collectait de l'argent pour sa Yéchiva, il a été invité à parler à l'inauguration d'une villa. Il est en chemin pour celle-ci. Mais, à un moment, il se sent mouillé et réalise qu'il est tombé... dans une piscine non-indiquée...

For our first-ever live Judaism Demystified podcast shiur, we're honored to welcome back Rabbi Chaim Eisen — visiting from Israel for his third appearance on the show. In front of a packed audience, Rabbi Eisen takes us on a riveting journey into one of the most profound and misunderstood topics in Jewish thought: Are the miracles of the Exodus (and other miracles) an extension of nature — or its negation? This shiur explores the complex interplay between miracles and nature, the boundaries between the natural and the supernatural, and the deeper theological implications of Hashgakha Pratit (individual Divine providence) and Hashgakha Klalit (general providence). Drawing from the rich traditions of Rambam and Ramban, Rabbi Eisen unpacks their points of divergence and surprising convergence — shedding light on how each understood the hand of God in the workings of the world. While no single session can fully address the vast scope of these ideas, this shiur offers clarity on many common misconceptions and opens the door to deeper inquiry into how we understand miracles, nature, and Divine involvement in our lives.---*This episode is dedicated to the refua shelema of Sarah Miriam bat Tamar, Binyamin ben Zilpa, and our dear friend Yaakov ben Haya Sarah Malakh---• Bio: Rabbi Chaim Eisen is the founder and dean of Yeshivath Sharashim – Zion Bible Studies, a Web-based educational venture to engage users worldwide in a deepening understanding of the Hebrew Bible and other religious classics, through live, recorded, and written content. An acclaimed speaker, he's been stimulating audiences throughout Israel, North America, and Europe for over 40 years. For nearly all his career, he's been involved in adult education, principally as a senior rabbinical lecturer at the Orthodox Union (OU) Jerusalem World Center, where he taught for more than 36 years. For over 20 years, he also taught Talmud and Midrash, Biblical commentary, and especially Jewish thought and philosophy at various yeshivot in Israel. In addition, he served as a Torah lecturer in the Israel Defense Forces Rabbinate Torah Lecture Corps (reserves), for over 16 years, and continued to volunteer there, after his retirement. Besides teaching, he was founding editor of the OU journal 'Jewish Thought: A Journal of Torah Scholarship' and has written and edited numerous essays in this field. He's been teaching, editing, and publishing Judaica for more than four decades. In particular, he feels passionately that, to pave the way for God's “great and awesome day” (Yoel 3:4 and Malachi 3:23), there's a burning urgency now to enunciate the Torah's message in the global marketplace of ideas, where, all too often, it's so sincerely sought — and so sorely missing. Tragically, nowadays, few who value the Torah's message appreciate the global marketplace of ideas — and vice versa. Most of all, he's committed to harnessing a lifetime of Torah study and teaching, to address and redress this absence, by the Torah's light. This is his mission — and the raison d'être of Yeshivath Sharashim – Zion Bible Studies.---• Check out his channel: https://www.youtube.com/@jewishphilosophymatters ---• Welcome to JUDAISM DEMYSTIFIED: A PODCAST FOR THE PERPLEXED | Co-hosted by Benjy & Benzi | Thank you to...Super Patron: Jordan Karmily, Platinum Patron: Craig Gordon, Rod Ilian, Gold Patrons: Dovidchai Abramchayev, Lazer Cohen, Travis Krueger, Vasili Volkoff, Vasya, Silver Patrons: Ellen Fleischer, Daniel M., Rabbi Pinny Rosenthal, Fred & Antonio, Jeffrey Wasserman, and Jacob Winston! Please SUBSCRIBE to this YouTube Channel and hit the BELL so you can get alerted whenever new clips get posted, thank you for your support!

On Saturday evening a five minute video of Hamas hostage Evyatar David, a 24-year-old music lover kidnapped from the Nova Music Festival, was released for publication by his family. A second video of hostage Rom Braslavski was released soon after. These young men have been starved for 22 months. Held in dark, filthy, airless tunnels. Tortured. Humiliated. We know much from hostages who had been held with them and were released in the last hostage deal in the winter. In the ensuing months their condition has deteriorated alarmingly and medical assessments give them a few weeks, days, perhaps hours, to live. State of Tel Aviv regular guest, Ya'akov Katz, joined me today on short notice to try to understand the impact of this harrowing footage on the Israeli population and the urgency - on so many levels - for the war to end and the hostages brought home. Since we recorded this afternoon, we have learned that the Cabinet is, incomprehensibly, nearing a decision to ramp up the war on Gaza and occupy much of the Strip. At this point nothing is confirmed, the hostages are dying and the moral fiber and cohesiveness of Israel is being put to an extreme test. Our conversation today is tough but important. And I wanted those not living here to understand how tormented most Israelis are. Not just by the hostages plight but also by the humanitarian crisis in the Gaza Strip.Show your support for STLV at buymeacoffee.com/stateoftelavivState of Tel Aviv is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.Podcast NotesYaakov Katz is an Israeli-American author and journalist. Between 2016 and 2023, Yaakov was editor-in-chief of The Jerusalem Post where he continues to write a popular weekly column.He is the author of three books: “Shadow Strike – Inside Israel's Secret Mission to Eliminate Syrian Nuclear Power”, “Weapon Wizards—How Israel Became a High-Tech Military Superpower” and “Israel vs. Iran: The Shadow War.”Prior to taking up the role of editor-in-chief, Yaakov served for two years as a senior policy adviser to Naftali Bennett during his tenure as Israel's Minister of Economy and Minister of Diaspora Affairs.In 2013, Yaakov was one of 12 international fellows to spend a year at the Nieman Foundation for Journalism at Harvard University.Originally from Chicago, Yaakov has a law degree from Bar Ilan University. He lives in Jerusalem with his wife Chaya and their four children.Find Yaakov Katz on X Yaakov Katz This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.stateoftelaviv.com/subscribe

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Fluent Fiction - Hebrew: From Desperation to Triumph: Miriam's Battle for Justice Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/he/episode/2025-07-31-22-34-02-he Story Transcript:He: תחנת המשטרה בחיפה הייתה מלאת חיים והתרחשות.En: The tachanat hamishtara in Haifa was full of life and activity.He: במרכז הקיץ, השמש החזקה חיממה את האוויר שסביב, והתחושה הייתה לחה ודחוסה.En: In the middle of the summer, the strong sun warmed the surrounding air, and the feeling was humid and dense.He: טלפונים מצלצלים וקולות דיבור נמרצים נשמעו מכל עבר, חושפים מקום שהתמודד עם עומס יוצא דופן.En: Ringing phones and lively voices were heard from all directions, revealing a place dealing with exceptional pressure.He: מרים נכנסה לתחנה, לבה פועם בקצב מואץ.En: Miriam entered the station, her heart beating rapidly.He: היא הייתה עובדת סוציאלית מסורה תמיד עוזרת לחסרי הידע והתמיכה סביב לה.En: She was a dedicated social worker, always helping those lacking knowledge and support around her.He: בבית, נשמר זיכרון מכאיב על מישהו שאהבה ולא הצליחה לעזור לו בזמן.En: At home, she kept the painful memory of someone she loved but could not help in time.He: עכשיו, היא התמודדה עם חיפוש אחרי אחד מהמטופלים שלה בעל מחלה כרונית שנעלם.En: Now, she was dealing with the disappearance of one of her clients with a chronic illness.He: יעקב, שוטר בעל לב חם אך מותש, עמד מול מרים.En: Yaakov, a warm-hearted yet exhausted policeman, stood in front of Miriam.He: הוא ידע שהתיק הזה חשוב, אבל היה בעומס יתר עקב ריבוי המקרים סביב תשעה באב.En: He knew this case was important, but he was overwhelmed due to the many cases around Tisha B'Av.He: "אין לנו מספיק אנשים לשלוח כרגע," אמר בתשובה להפצרותיה, מתנצל בעיניו.En: "We don't have enough people to send right now," he said in response to her pleas, apologizing with his eyes.He: מרים באה מוכנה, לא מוכנה לשמוע סירוב.En: Miriam came prepared, not ready to hear 'no.'He: "אני לא יכולה לחכות," היא התעקשה.En: "I can't wait," she insisted.He: "אם לא נטפל בזה עכשיו, זה יהיה מאוחר מדי.En: "If we don't handle this now, it will be too late."He: "מבלי לבזבז זמן, החלה מרים לאסוף פרטי מידע מתוך התיק ולהפעיל את קשריה בקהילה.En: Without wasting time, Miriam began gathering information from the file and activating her community connections.He: בתוך שעות, היא הצליחה לגייס את תושבי האזור להתחיל בחיפושים, מקיימת מפגשים ומארגנת צוותים קטנים שיחרשו את הסביבה.En: Within hours, she managed to recruit local residents to start searching, holding meetings and organizing small teams to scour the area.He: בלילה חם ועמוס, נמצא קצה חוט משמעותי.En: On a hot and busy night, a significant lead was found.He: המסר הגיע ישירות למרים: ראייתו של המטופל בחיפה התחתית בתנאים מדאיגים.En: The message came directly to Miriam: sighting of the client in Haifa's lower area under concerning conditions.He: היא ידעה שאם לא תפעל עכשיו, הסיכוי להצילו יעלם.En: She knew that if she didn't act now, the chance to save him would vanish.He: מרים הובילה את המידע ליעקב.En: Miriam brought the information to Yaakov.He: היא עמדה מולו, מבקשת בקול יציב וחזק: "אנחנו צריכים לפעול עכשיו!En: She stood before him, asking in a firm and strong voice: "We need to act now!He: זאת ההזדמנות שלנו!En: This is our chance!"He: " יעקב הביט בה והסכים.En: Yaakov looked at her and agreed.He: משהו באומץ שלה נגע בו, עורר בו תפיסה חדשה על שיתוף פעולה עם הקהילה.En: Something about her courage touched him, prompting a new understanding of cooperation with the community.He: תוך שעות, לברכת כל המעורבים, הנעדר נמצא ובריאתו טופלה במהירות.En: Within hours, to the blessing of all involved, the missing person was found and his health was quickly treated.He: מרים חשה התחזקות פנימית ופורקן מחלק מהאשמות שהכבידו עליה.En: Miriam felt an inner strengthening and relief from some of the guilt that burdened her.He: יעקב, למרות העומס, הבין את החשיבות של עבודה משולבת ופתוחה עם קולות האזרחים.En: Yaakov, despite the overload, understood the importance of integrated and open work with the citizens' voices.He: התחנה המשטרתית שבה לאיטה לשגרה, אך הפעם, היא הייתה שונה במעט.En: The police station gradually returned to routine, but this time it was slightly different.He: השמירה על הקשרים בין השוטרים לקהילה הפכה חזקה יותר, בזכות מאמציה של מרים ואומץ הלב של יעקב.En: The bond between the officers and the community became stronger, thanks to Miriam's efforts and Yaakov's bravery.He: הסיפור לא סתם הגיע לסיום טוב, אלא לפרק חדש של הבהירות והאחווה בין המשטרה לקהילה.En: The story not only ended well but introduced a new chapter of clarity and camaraderie between the police and the community. 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https://youtu.be/ovx0f9X4OQI Audio: Play the audio class Download: Download this MP3 Topics: Morning Prayers Follow-Along Text: :יְיָ צְבָאוֹת עִמָּֽנוּ, מִשְׂגָּב לָֽנוּ אֱלֹהֵי יַעֲקֹב סֶֽלָהGod, Commander of legions, is with us; the God of Yaakov is our stronghold forever. PreviousClass 064: morning prayers: Ketoret part 4 NextClass 066: Hashem Tzevakot Ashrei, Hashem Hoshia, Minchat Yehuda More in this section Class 068: Ana Bechoach, Ribon Haolamim Class 067: Abbaye Hava Mesader Class 066: Hashem Tzevakot Ashrei, Hashem Hoshia, Minchat Yehuda Class 064: morning prayers: Ketoret part 4 Class 063: morning prayers: Ketoret part 3 Class 062: morning prayers: Ketoret part 2 Class 061: morning prayers: Ketoret part 1 Class 060: morning prayers: Karban Tamid part 2 Class 059: morning prayers: Yehi Ratzon, Karban Tamid part 1 Class 058: morning prayers: Trumat Hadeshen part 2 Class 057: morning prayers: Trumat Hadeshen part 1 Class 056: morning prayers: Kriat Shema Ketana part 2 Class 055: morning prayers: Kriat Shema Ketana part 1

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The Power to Rule: Kingship, Leadership & the Path to Mashiach | Rabbi Gartner In this powerful episode, Rabbi Gartner shares a heartfelt message in memory of his father, Yaakov ben Tzvi Kalman (Z"L), tying together themes from the Power to Rule series with the broader mission of Kollel Chatzos Yerushalayim. Building on the legacies of Yosef HaTzaddik, Boaz, Ruth, and David HaMelech, Rabbi Gartner reveals how true Jewish leadership is rooted in compassion, self-sacrifice, and Divine wisdom (daas). Drawing from the book of Ruth and teachings of Rabbi Nachman of Breslov, he highlights the traits of real kingship—leaders who give, sustain, and uplift others—not for personal gain, but to serve Hashem and the people. Key themes include: The bridge from Ruth to David: how royal character traits were passed down through selfless acts. Boaz's kindness and the secret of true leadership: giving people a full reward. Why compassion and daas (Divine understanding) are the core of kingship. Rabbi Nachman's vision of unity between the spiritual and physical realms. Reframing poverty: the two types of nedivei lev—those who give their lives for Torah, and those who give their resources to support it. A passionate rebuttal to worldly power structures, contrasting Divine leadership with corrupt worldly systems. This talk serves as a call to action for unity, faith, and support of Torah. It inspires a deeper understanding of our collective mission to build the government of Hashem, bring the Beis HaMikdash, and reveal the light of Mashiach in our days.

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Yaakov Ehrenkranz grew up in Memphis, learned in KBY and the Mir, got smicha from YU—and today helps dozens of families navigate the financial realities of life in Israel. In this wide-ranging conversation, we cover his personal journey from the American South to Ramot Beit Shemesh, and his professional journey from options trading to financial advising.Check out ShtarkTank.org and subscribe for exclucive written content! This week will feature one listeners Aliyah journey.We talk about:Why real estate is the #1 financial challenge facing OlimWhat Americans get wrong about “affording Aliyah”How Israeli society creates more meaning—and more happinessThe role of values in long-term financial planningBalancing money and shalom bayisAnd much more—including lessons from Rabbi Dr. Aaron Levine zt"l, the economics professor and Talmid Chacham who shaped his thinking early on.

Yahrtzeit Yomi #1559!!כד תמוזRav Yaakov YosefRav HaKollelרב יעקב ב״ר דוב יאזעףרב הכולל לאגודת הקהלות(1840 - 1902)---------------------------------------------------For those who would like to visit the Kever of Rav Yaakov Yosef, the address is at:Union Field Cemetery, Ridgewood, Queens.Location: Path 42, at the corner of Main and Maple Road.Here are the Coordinates:(40.6929676, -73.8881548)https://goo.gl/maps/cWdH2r2WSrW9kpkE8---------------------------------------------------Tammuz Yahrtzeits!!1. First Bobover Rebbe, Reb Yonah Minsker2. Mike Tress3. Lubavitcher Rebbe, Rav Shneur Kotler4. Rabbeinu Tam, Baal Haflaah5. Maaseh Merkavah6. Sreifas HaTalmud, Yonatan Netanyahu7. Rav Gedalia Schorr, Lev Simcha8. Imrei Noam9. Klausenberger Rebbe10. Rebbetzin Elyashiv11. Rav Elchonon Wasserman12. The Tur13. Be'er HaGolah14. Rav Ruderman15. Ohr HaChaim16. Kapischnitzer Rebbe17. Rav Yaakov Yosef Herman, Rav Yaakov Weinberg18. Naroler Rebbe, Rav Shmuel Yehuda Levin19. Rav Herzog, Rav Lazer Yudel Finkel20. Rav Avrohom Chaim Na'eh, Rav Avrohom Yitzchok Bloch21. Meitscheter Iluy, The Shtefanester22. Rav Avrohom Grodzenski23. Ramak24. Rav Yaakov Yosef25. Shaagas Aryeh26. Rav Nachman Bulman27. Rav Shmuel Rozovsky28. Kitzur Shulchan Aruch, Rav Elyashiv29. Rashi, Yismach Moshe---------------------------------------------------Share the Yahrtzeit Yomi link with your contacts!!https://chat.whatsapp.com/JimbwNtBaX31vmRDdnO3yk---------------------------------------------------To dedicate or sponsor, please contact 917-841-5059, or email yahrtzeityomidaily@gmail.com. Sponsorships can be paid by Zelle to the same number. First come, first served.Monthly sponsorships are $540.Weekly sponsorships are $180.Daily sponsorships are as follows:Dedications (l'Zecher Nishmas, Zechus shidduch/refuah/yeshuah, etc.) are $50.Sponsorships (fliers, advertising, promotions, additional links, etc.) are $100.The cost to request and sponsor a specific Tzaddik (unlisted on the Yahrtzeit Yomi schedule) is $180.MAY THE ZECHUS OF ALL THE TZADDIKIM PROTECT US FROM ALL TZAROS, AND MAY HASHEM GRANT US, AND ALL OF KLAL YISROEL, YESHUOS, NECHAMOS AND BESUROS TOVOS!!!

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Ein Yaakov: Aggadah and Its Place in Torah by Rabbi Weinreb 06 by Shapell's Rabbeim

Just last week, PM Benjamin Netanyahu spent three very full days in Washington DC conferring with President Trump and overseeing his most senior advisers get down to brass tacks with their US counterparts. The expectation – fed by repeated statements made by the President – was that a deal to end the war with Hamas and free the remaining hostages was close. So close. The families of those in captivity dared to allow themselves to feel hopeful. Until the PM returned to Israel. And suddenly, there was yet another impassable breach. This time? Israel cannot agree to withdraw from the Gaza Strip on the terms acceptable to Hamas. Each side blames the other. And at this point, Israelis are so worn out they don't care. More than 75% of Israelis want this war to end now. More than 60% of voters who supported the government coalition want this war to end now. And they all want every last hostage returned to Israel. Now. Not tomorrow. Or the day after. Now. And PM Netanyahu seems impervious to this very grim and determined national mood. Morale has nosedived in recent days and State of Tel Aviv and Beyond's superb military and political analyst, Ya'akov Katz, joins me today to untangle this mess.State of Tel Aviv is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.Yaakov Katz is an Israeli-American author and journalist. Between 2016 and 2023, Yaakov was editor-in-chief of The Jerusalem Post where he continues to write a popular weekly column.He is the author of three books: “Shadow Strike – Inside Israel's Secret Mission to Eliminate Syrian Nuclear Power”, “Weapon Wizards—How Israel Became a High-Tech Military Superpower” and “Israel vs. Iran: The Shadow War.”Prior to taking up the role of editor-in-chief, Yaakov served for two years as a senior policy adviser to Naftali Bennett during his tenure as Israel's Minister of Economy and Minister of Diaspora Affairs.In 2013, Yaakov was one of 12 international fellows to spend a year at the Nieman Foundation for Journalism at Harvard University.Originally from Chicago, Yaakov has a law degree from Bar Ilan University. He lives in Jerusalem with his wife Chaya and their four children.Find Yaakov Katz on X @yaakovkatz This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.stateoftelaviv.com/subscribe

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

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Why does Bilaam say he wants to have his death be in the lot of Avraham, Yitzchak, and Yaakov?

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התוכן כשהפסוק מתאר הענין דקבוץ גלויות לא"י מארבע הרוחות, אומר "ממזרח אביא זרעך וממערב אקבצך, אומר לצפון תני ולתימן אל תכלאי". דבנוגע למזרח ולמערב נאמר שהקב"ה יביא ויקבץ אותם משם, בנוגע לדרום נאמר שלא תהא מניעה מצדו – "אל תכלאי", אבל בנוגע לצפון נאמר "אומר לצפון תני" – ש"צפון" עצמו יסייע לגאולה. וזהו גם מה שראו בגאולת י"ב תמוז [שמדינת רוסיא היא צפונה לא"י] שהמדינה עצמה סייעה בשחרור. ואדרבה – כ"ק מו"ח אדמו"ר העמיד תנאים בזה – שלא יסע בשבת וכו', ובעת יציאתו מהמדינה אמר והתעקש שלא ייצא בלי הספרים, עד שהוכרחו להרשות לו לקחת את כל הספרים וכו'. וזוהי גם הוראה איך תהי' הגאולה האמיתית והשלימה ע"י משיח, וכמ"ש בהפטורה דפ' בלק: שאע"פ שבנ"י יהיו באופן של "שארית יעקב בקרב עמים רבים", ו"כארי בבהמות יער", ובכ"ז תהי' הגאולה באופן "אשר לא יקוה לאיש ולא ייחל לבני אדם", שלא יבקשו רשות מאף א', ודוקא ממקום שישנם המתייאשים ר"ל היל"ת, הנה "אומר לצפון תני" בקרוב ממש.א' השיחות דהתוועדות י"ג תמוז ה'תשכ"ב ל"הנחה פרטית" או התרגום ללה"ק של השיחה: https://thedailysicha.com/?date=11-07-2025 Synopsis Regarding the Redemption the verse says, “From the east I will bring your seed, and from the west I will gather you. I will say to the north, ‘Give,' and to the south, ‘Do not refrain…'” Regarding the east and west, it says that Hashem will bring and gather them from there, and regarding the south it says that there will be no obstruction from that side. But regarding the north it says, “I will say to the north, ‘Give,'” meaning the north itself will assist in the Redemption. We also saw this in the redemption of 12 Tammuz (in a country that is to the north of Eretz Yisroel) – that the government itself assisted in the liberation. Moreover, the Rebbe set conditions for his release, refusing to travel on Shabbos and refusing to leave the country without all the sefarim and manuscripts, and the government was forced to comply. This also serves as a lesson as to how the true and complete Redemption through Moshiach Tzidkeinu will take place, as it says in the Haftorah of parashas Balak: although the Jewish people will be in the state of “the remnant of Yaakov in the midst of many peoples,” and “like a lion among the beasts of the forest,” nevertheless, the Redemption will come about in such a way that the Jewish people “will not hope for any man and not wait for the sons of man” – they will not seek anyone's permission. And specifically from the place where there are people in despair, Rachmana litzlan, the verse says, “I will say to the north, ‘Give,'” and very soon.Sichah from farbrengen of 13 Tammuz 5722 For a transcript in English of the Sicha: https://thedailysicha.com/?date=11-07-2025 לע”נ הרב אורי עזרא ב"ר יוסף יהודה ע"ה ליום היארצייט שלו ט"ו תמוז. ת.נ.צ.ב.ה.נדבת בנו ר' ישעי' ‏מנחם מענדל שי' ליפש

Balak | Mah Tovu Ohalekha Yaakov, by Rav Yitzchak Etshalom What motivated Bil'am to bless as he did? Following the progression of Bilam's blessings. The lyrical, uplifting blessings with which Bil'am blessed Bnei Yisrael are among the most elegant and moving series of passages in Tanakh. What motivated Bil'am to bless as he did - was he simply a mouthpiece of Hashem, or did he, at some point, identify with the mission to bless God's people? A careful look at the text of his blessings, along with the passages that stitch those blessings together, reveals a more complex reality and a more profound answer.

Yahrtzeit Yomi #1544!!יד תמוזRav Yaakov Yitzchak HaLevi Rudermanרב יעקב יצחק ב״ר יהודה ליב הלוי רודרמןראש ישיבת נר ישראלעבודת הלוי(1900 - 1987)---------------------------------------------------Tammuz Yahrtzeits!!1. First Bobover Rebbe, Reb Yonah Minsker2. Mike Tress3. Lubavitcher Rebbe, Rav Shneur Kotler4. Rabbeinu Tam, Baal Haflaah5. Maaseh Merkavah6. Sreifas HaTalmud, Yonatan Netanyahu7. Rav Gedalia Schorr, Lev Simcha8. Imrei Noam9. Klausenberger Rebbe10. Rebbetzin Elyashiv11. Rav Elchonon Wasserman12. The Tur13. Be'er HaGolah14. Rav Ruderman15. Ohr HaChaim16. Kapischnitzer Rebbe17. Rav Yaakov Yosef Herman, Rav Yaakov Weinberg18. Naroler Rebbe, Rav Shmuel Yehuda Levin19. Rav Herzog, Rav Lazer Yudel Finkel20. Rav Avrohom Chaim Na'eh, Rav Avrohom Yitzchok Bloch21. Meitscheter Iluy, The Shtefanester22. Rav Avrohom Grodzenski23. Ramak24. Rav Yaakov Yosef25. Shaagas Aryeh26. Rav Nachman Bulman27. Rav Shmuel Rozovsky28. Kitzur Shulchan Aruch, Rav Elyashiv29. Rashi, Yismach Moshe---------------------------------------------------Share the Yahrtzeit Yomi link with your contacts!!https://chat.whatsapp.com/JimbwNtBaX31vmRDdnO3yk---------------------------------------------------To dedicate or sponsor, please contact 917-841-5059, or email yahrtzeityomidaily@gmail.com. Sponsorships can be paid by Zelle to the same number. First come, first served.Monthly sponsorships are $540.Weekly sponsorships are $180.Daily sponsorships are as follows:Dedications (l'Zecher Nishmas, Zechus shidduch/refuah/yeshuah, etc.) are $50.Sponsorships (fliers, advertising, promotions, additional links, etc.) are $100.The cost to request and sponsor a specific Tzaddik (unlisted on the Yahrtzeit Yomi schedule) is $180.MAY THE ZECHUS OF ALL THE TZADDIKIM PROTECT US FROM ALL TZAROS, AND MAY HASHEM GRANT US, AND ALL OF KLAL YISROEL, YESHUOS, NECHAMOS AND BESUROS TOVOS!!!

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The Torah tells us in this week's parashah, Chukat, that the nation of Kena'an waged war against Bnei Yisrael. Rashi explains that they weren't actually Kena'anim, but Amalekim who disguised themselves as Kena'anim. Their goal was that when the Jews would pray to Hashem to save them from Kena'an, their prayers would go unanswered—because in reality, the attackers were Amalek. The next pasuk says that the Jews made a neder: if Hashem would help them succeed in the war, they would donate all the spoils to Him. And indeed, the next pasuk states: וַיִּשְׁמַע ה׳ בְּקוֹל יִשְׂרָאֵל וַיִּתֵּן אֶת־הַכְּנַעֲנִי וַיַּחֲרֵם אֶתְהֶם וְאֶת־עָרֵיהֶם וַיִּקְרָא שֵׁם־הַמָּקוֹם חָרְמָה Hashem heard their voice, gave them victory, and they fulfilled their promise by dedicating everything to Him. We find a similar idea with Yaakov Avinu when he fled from Esav. He made vows to Hashem in the merit of being protected. Although in general Chazal discourage making nederim, they allow it in times of distress. The Gemara in Masechet Eruvin (64a) learns from the vow the Jews made regarding their war against Amalek the tremendous power of using one's money for mitzvot in order to receive Hashem's extra mercy. The Gemara explains that if a convert passes away without any heirs, his possessions become ownerless. If someone acquires them and suddenly becomes wealthy, that wealth is at risk due to ayin hara. But if he uses part of it for a mitzvah, like buying a sefer Torah, the mitzvah protects the rest of the wealth. Another opinion says this also applies to someone who marries a woman who brings a large dowry into the marriage; he should use part of that money for mitzvot to guard it. A third opinion adds that even someone who profits handsomely from a business deal should invest part of the earnings in mitzvot to protect the rest from ayin hara. A final opinion mentions a sofer who writes tefillin. Rashi explains that even buying tefillin helps guard the wealth. However, the Maharsha explains differently: even a sofer who doesn't make much must use part of his earnings for mitzvot. Why? Although he may not have ayin hara on him, he might think his parnasah is coming from his skill and beautiful handwriting, forgetting that Hashem is the One giving him success. That attitude— כֹּחִי וְעֹצֶם יָדִי עָשָׂה לִי אֶת הַחַיִל הַזֶּה —can itself be a danger. To counter that, he must give some of his earnings to Hashem to express true recognition that He is providing. The Maharsha explains this is why the Gemara uses the case of Bnei Yisrael's war with Amalek as a proof rather than Yaakov's flight from Esav. In war, they could have believed it was their own strength that brought the victory. But they showed they knew it came from Hashem by pledging everything to Him. And this is why the Pasuk uses the words אם נתן תתן regarding the Jewish people's vow. Meaning אם נתן -if it will look like things are happening on their own in the natural way of the world, then please Hashem, תתן - we want to recognize that you are the One giving us the victory. The Me'iri writes similarly: people with yirat shamayim constantly reflect that their success comes only from Hashem. That awareness makes them enthusiastic to use what they have in Hashem's service. May we always remember that all we have and achieve is from Hashem, and may our recognition fill us with sincere hakarat ha-tov that drives us to give back with open hearts. Shabbat Shalom.

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This week's learning is sponsored anonymously in gratitude to Rabbi Carl Perkins, a learned and compassionate rabbi, a gifted teacher, whose love of Judaism inspires all who are blessed to know him. Today's daf is sponsored by Paul and Danielle Nacamuli. "Mazel tov to our daughter and son-in-law on their marriage, may you enjoy many years of joy together!" Today's daf is sponsored by Natanya Slomowitz in loving memory of her mother, Haviva Lilka bat Necha and Avraham. Onkelos converted to Judaism. The emperor sent three different groups of troops to seize him, but he convinced each group to convert to Judaism by explaining to them that God takes care of his people better than the Roman leaders. The prophecy told to Rivka when she was pregnant with Esau and Yaakov, "There are two nations in your womb," is explained as meaning "two proud/great ones" and refers to Rebbi and Antoninus, who were both blessed with plenty. What is the basis of the argument between Rabbi Meir and the rabbis regarding whether it is forbidden to do business with idol worshippers on the day of the death of their king, only if there is burning or even if there is not? How does that connect with the braita that says the Jews burn the items of a king, and it is not forbidden because it is the way of the non-Jews? They would burn items not only when kings died, but also heads of the Sanhedrin. What types of items would be burned? The Mishna mentions the day of shaving his beard and his locks. Is this referring to two separate days - one of shaving the beard and one of shaving the locks on the back of his neck to be offered to the idol, or the day where one shaved his beard, but kept his locks to grow, to later be offered to the idol? The Gemara concludes that both answers are correct. Another Roman holiday is described where they would celebrate their dominion over the Jews. This one is not listed in the Mishna as it happened only once in a lifetime, or very infrequently. What were the Babylonian and Persian holidays? Rav Huna son of Rav Chisda listed several pagan temples with which it was forbidden to ever do business, as they offered sacrifices daily to the idols. Shmuel was lenient with holidays in the Diaspora and forbade only the day of the holiday itself.

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Join Emily and Holly as we sit down with Rabbi Yakov Menken, executive VP of the Coalition for Jewish Values, for a profound and eye-opening conversation on what Judaism teaches about miracles. From the parting of the Red Sea to personal stories of divine intervention, Rabbi Yakov shares how Jewish tradition sees every moment of existence as miraculous. They explore why some people resist calling anything a miracle, how science and faith can coexist, and what the Hebrew word for "miracle" really means.

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