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When does one recite the Beracha "Al Netilat Yadayim" over the morning hand-washing? The Tashbatz (Rav Shimshon Ben Sadok, Germany, 13 th century) relates that the Maharam Me'Rutenberg (Germany, 1215-1293) would recite the Beracha over the morning washing in the synagogue, well after he washed his hands. He would wash his hands at home, after waking, but he recited the Beracha "Al Netilat Yadayim" later, together with the other Birkot Ha'shahar (morning blessings) upon arriving in the synagogue. Rabbenu Peretz (France, 13 th century), in his glosses to the Tashbatz, writes that although this was the custom in German communities, in his region the custom was to recite Birkot Ha'shahar at home, when washing one's hands. The Rambam, in one of his responsa, addresses a report that the Jews of Damascus would recite the Beracha of "Al Netilat Yadayim" in the synagogue, well after the morning washing, and he writes that the blessing recited at that point unquestionably constitutes a Beracha Le'batala – a blessing recited in vain. A well-established rule requires reciting a Beracha "Ober La'asiyatan" – before performing the Misva, and thus once a person completes the Misva, he cannot then recite the blessing over that Misva. Hence, the Rambam writes, the Beracha of "Al Netilat Yadayim" cannot be recited after one washes his hands. He adds that even if a community has a long-standing tradition to follow this practice, it must be discontinued, as this practice is incorrect. The Rambam rules that the Beracha must be recited before one begins the performance of the Misva – meaning, before he pours water over his hands. Maran (Rav Yosef Karo, author of the Shulhan Aruch), in Bet Yosef, offers an explanation for the custom of reciting the Beracha upon arriving in the synagogue. He notes the view of the Rashba (Rav Shlomo Ben Aderet, Spain, 1235-1310) that the morning washing was instituted as an expression of gratitude to Hashem for restoring our souls in the morning. In response to the return of our souls, we wash our hands like Kohanim who wash their hands before entering the Bet Ha'mikdash to serve – showing that we are prepared to serve Hashem like the Kohanim. According to this understanding of the Misva, one could perceive the Beracha of "Al Netilat Yadayim" as a blessing of thanksgiving, expressing gratitude to Hashem for restoring one's soul. If so, then this Beracha indeed resembles the Birkot Ha'shahar, which give praise to Hashem for the gifts we receive each morning, such as the ability to open our eyes, to stand up straight, and to put on clothing. As such, the custom to recite "Al Netilat Yadayim" together with the other blessings in the synagogue is perhaps valid. This explanation given by the Bet Yosef appears already in the commentary of the Maharam Halawa (Spain, 14 th century) to Masechet Pesahim (7b), who supports the custom of reciting "Al Netilat Yadayim" together with the Birkot Ha'shahar in the synagogue. However, the Bet Yosef concludes his discussion by noting that the general custom among Sephardic Jewry does not follow this practice, and the more correct custom is to recite the Beracha at the time the Misva is performed. Hacham Ovadia Yosef noted that this issue could hinge on the fundamental question regarding the nature of the Birkot Ha'shahar. The Rambam maintained that each of the morning blessings must be recited at the time of the phenomenon for which it praises Hashem. For example, according to the Rambam, only if and when one hears the rooster crow does he recite "Ha'noten La'sechvi Bina." Likewise, one recites the Beracha "Poke'ah Ivrim" immediately upon opening his eyes, and one recites "Malbish Arumim" immediately when he puts on his clothes. In the Rambam's view, these blessings are recited over the personal experience of these phenomena. Others, however, viewed these blessings as expressions of praise for the general phenomena, and not of personal gratitude. This was the view of the Arizal, who maintained that one recites "Ha'noten La'sechvi Bina" even if he did not hear the rooster's crow in the morning. This is the basis for the accepted practice to recite all the morning blessings together, and not as one experiences each phenomenon. Hacham Ovadia observed that the Rambam, who viewed these blessings as expressions of personal gratitude, also argued that "Al Netilat Yadayim" must be recited at the time one washes his hands. Even if the Rambam would agree that "Al Netilat Yadayim" is recited over the gift of the soul's restoration in the morning, he requires reciting it at the time of the washing, just as he requires reciting all the morning blessings at the time one experiences each phenomenon. On the other hand, Hacham Ovadia added, the Arizal agreed that one does not recite "Al Netilat Yadayim" in the morning unless he washed his hands (and that one does not recite "Asher Yasar" in the morning unless he performed his bodily functions). And thus if one remained awake throughout the night, he does not recite "Al Netilat Yadayim" in the morning. Hence, it seems that the Arizal viewed "Al Netilat Yadayim" in the morning as a typical Birkat Ha'misva (Beracha recited over a Misva), in which case it must be recited at the time one fulfills the Misva, and not later. However, there are – surprisingly – those who require reciting "Al Netilat Yadayim" after the morning hand-washing, despite viewing this Beracha as a classic Birkat Ha'misva. The rationale behind this opinion is the fact that one cannot recite a Beracha while his hands are contaminated by the spirit of impurity that descends upon them during the night. Rabbenu David Bonafede (Spain, 13 th century), in his commentary to Masechet Pesahim (7b), draws a comparison between the Beracha over the morning hand-washing and the Beracha recited by a convert over his immersion in a Mikveh. The convert cannot recite the blessing before immersing, because he is at that point still a gentile. Therefore, the ordinary rule of "Ober La'asiyatan" is suspended, and the Beracha is recited after the fulfillment of the Misva – meaning, after the immersion. By the same token, since we cannot recite a Beracha in the morning until we dry our hands to eliminate the impurity, the rule of "Ober La'asiyatan" is suspended, as the Beracha must be recited afterward. And once the Beracha in any event cannot be recited before performing the Misva, it may be recited later, in the synagogue, together with the other morning blessings. (This brings to mind the Beracha of "Ga'al Yisrael" which we recite at the end of the Maggid section at the Seder, which many have viewed as the Beracha over the Misva to tell the story of the Exodus. When we begin the Seder, we are to see ourselves as slaves, and slaves have no Misva obligation. Hence, we cannot recite the Beracha before performing this Misva. Through the process of Maggid, we experience Yesiat Misrayim, and at that point we are then able to recite the Beracha which were unable to recite before performing the Misva.) Indeed, the Hida (Rav Haim Yosef David Azulai, 1724-1806) cites the Maharam Nigrin (16th century) as stating that the impure forces remain on the hands until after they are dried, implying that the Beracha should be recited only after one dries his hands. This is the ruling of several Sephardic Poskim, including Rav Haim Palachi (Turkey, 1788-1868), the Hesed La'alafim (Rav Eliezer Papo, 1785-1828), and the Zechor Le'Abraham (Rav Abraham Alkalai, 1750-1811). Rav Eliyahu Mani (Hebron, d. 1899) wrote that the prevalent practice was to recite the Beracha only after drying the hands, though his custom was to recite the Beracha before drying his hands. By contrast, the Ben Ish Hai (Rav Yosef Haim of Baghdad, 1833-1909) brings the Arizal's teaching that the forces of impurity leave the hands after the water is poured on them, even before they are dried, and so the Beracha should be recited at that point – right before they are dried. As this is the Arizal's opinion, this is the practice that should be followed. If, however, one is unable to recite the Beracha before drying them, then he may recite it later, relying on the opinion that the Beracha should be recited after drying. This can happen if there is a foul odor in the area where one washes – such as if there is a sewage blockage – and it is thus forbidden to recite a Beracha at that spot. Likewise, if somebody forgot to recite a Beracha before he dried his hands, he recites the Beracha afterward. If one washes his hands and cannot remember whether or not he recited the Beracha, he does not recite the Beracha, as we follow the famous rule of "Safek Berachot Le'hakel" – a Beracha is not recited when there is some uncertainty about whether it is required. The proper text of the Beracha is "Al Netilat Yadayim." If somebody mistakenly recited "Li'tol Yadayim," he does not repeat the Beracha. If one does not have a towel available for drying his hands, he may use a hot-air machine, like those stationed in many public restrooms. If one slept with gloves, then he washes his hands in the morning without reciting the Beracha. The Rosh (Rabbenu Asher Ben Yehiel, Germany-Spain, d. 1327) understood the morning washing as resulting from the fact that a person's hands likely touched unclean parts of the body during the night. Therefore, according to the Rosh, one who wore gloves during the night does not bear an obligation to wash his hands in the morning. Although Halacha requires the individual to wash his hands due to the other reasons given for the morning hand-washing, he should not recite a blessing, in deference to the view of the Rosh. Summary: Some Poskim maintained that in the morning, the Beracha "Al Netilat Yadayim" should be recited only after one dries his hands following the morning hand-washing, and some have the custom to recite this Beracha together with the Birkot Ha'shahar in the synagogue. The more correct practice, however, is to recite the Beracha immediately after the washing, before drying the hands. If, however, one did not recite the Beracha at that point, then he recites the Beracha afterward. One who cannot remember whether or not he recited the Beracha of "Al Netilat Yadayim" does not recite it. One who slept with gloves must wash his hands in the morning, though he does not recite the Beracha.

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After a Tisha B'Av shmooze about making room for one another, a close friend asked the question that slogans about achdus often avoid: What do we do when the differences are real?In this shiur, delivered in NCSY Kollel, Rav Burg reads the six events of Tu B'Av not as disconnected moments in Jewish history, but as a carefully ordered map for repairing a relationship after it has been ruptured. The stages move from recovering a healthy sense of self and refusing to turn the other into a permanent villain, to calming the fear of another catastrophe, reopening blocked roads, making room for grief, and finally putting down the tools of repair so that we can begin creating together again.Tisha B'Av reveals what estrangement destroys. Tu B'Av teaches Klal Yisrael how to find its way back.

This episode shares the testimony of Yisrael, an Orthodox Israeli who, after traumatic war experiences and travels abroad, meets believers in South Africa, studies the Hebrew New Testament, confronts rabbinic answers, and prays to know if Yeshua is the Messiah—leading to a life-changing spiritual encounter and new faith. We release the power of testimony and encourage you to speak with eternal perspective. 

Have any questions, insights, or feedback? Send me a text!Synopsis: This is the audio version of the 3-page article I wrote and published on rabbischneeweiss.substack.com/ on 7/24/26 titled: Vaeschanan: Rashba on What “Shema Yisrael” Demands of Us. There's a lot to think about in the Shema, but how many of us pause to consider what the word "Shema" is instructing us to do? Thankfully, the Rashba provides a comprehensive answer.-----The Torah Content for the month of Av is currently unsponsored. If you would like to sponsor it, please let me know!-----If you've gained from what you've learned here, please consider supporting my work via Patreon, Venmo, Zelle, or PayPal — links below. Even a small contribution helps cover production costs and gives me the freedom to create more Torah content. To sponsor a day's or week's worth of content, or to inquire about tutoring or teaching, reach me at rabbischneeweiss at gmail. Thank you for listening, reading, and supporting my efforts to make Torah ideas available and accessible to everyone.Patreon | [Venmo: @Matt-Schneeweiss] | [Zelle/PayPal: mattschneeweiss at gmail]Substack | YouTube | YUTorah | InstagramPodcasts: The Stoic Jew | Machshavah Lab | The Mishlei Podcast | Rambam Bekius | The Tefilah PodcastWhatsApp Content Hub | Old Blog | Amazon Wishlist

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This class explores why the First and Second Temples were destroyed, focusing on the role of baseless hatred and the importance of unconditional love for fellow Jews. It highlights Chabad teachings on outreach, human dignity, and practical ways to strengthen unity during the Nine Days. https://www.torahrecordings.com/classes/by_month/012_av/009_008

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The Rebbe sends blessings to those involved in Gan Yisrael, connecting its opening to the day of the Previous Rebbe's liberation. He writes that this auspicious beginning will bring ongoing redemption from all undesirable matters and great success in all aspects of Gan Yisrael. https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/igroskodesh/017/010/6399

Learning Lessons in Tanya chapter 45 we focus in on arousing mercy on our soul & the souls of all Yisrael, like Yaakov Avinu and Rochel Imeinu kissing & meeting on the level of eternal souls & divine presence...KEEP

The Rebbe writes blessings to the staff and participants of Gan Yisrael summer camps, expressing joy at their opening and wishing them success in both material and spiritual matters. He emphasizes the importance of positive influence and Torah study in the camp environment. https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/igroskodesh/017/010/6379

Learning from Rav Tzaddock HaCohen Sefer Pri Tzaddick on the Parshat Pinchas we see that true Zealousness comes from good lineage (Aharon Hakohen and Avraham Avinu our ancestors) which is rooted in Chessed aka Kindness and is for the good of all Yisrael. Just like our army service of my sons Kohanim Giborim Kedoshim L'chaim always. Seeing the deeper truth of the 3 weeks. etc... Cover

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The Rebbe writes not to let illness weigh heavily on one's heart, referencing the tzt"z's teaching that a doctor is empowered to heal but not to cause distress. He encourages Ahavas Yisrael as a remedy for baseless hatred and offers blessings for recovery. https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/igroskodesh/007/011/2198

The Rebbe thanks the author for sending the first three volumes of Naim Zemirot Yisrael and discusses the dual paths of Torah study and prayer. He explains their interdependence, emphasizing that both intellect and emotion must be united in serving G-d. https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/igroskodesh/008/001/2251

The Rebbe acknowledges receipt of a letter and extends blessings for the new year. He responds to a question about the source of the saying that Eretz Yisrael will expand to all lands, providing several references for further study. https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/igroskodesh/007/012/2225

The Rebbe writes that each person must recognize their responsibility in perfecting Klal Yisrael by fulfilling their unique role in Torah and mitzvos. He explains the connection between every Jew and the letters of the Torah, emphasizing communal effort and individual contribution. https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/igroskodesh/007/009/2151

The Rebbe writes about the importance of Ahavas Yisrael, especially during the days whose cause was baseless hatred, encouraging love for fellow Jews. He blesses the recipient with good news regarding his family and that these days be transformed to joy and gladness. https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/igroskodesh/007/011/2189

The Rebbe expresses great joy upon hearing that peace has been restored between the recipient and fellow Chassidim. He emphasizes that since the destruction was caused by baseless hatred, the repair must be through abundant Ahavas Yisrael, especially among Chassidim. https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/igroskodesh/007/011/2197

The Rebbe responds to questions about tefillin, carrying weapons or a helmet on Shabbos during military service, and recommends acquiring the sefer Machaneh Yisrael by the Chafetz Chaim for guidance. He blesses the recipient with success and protection in all matters. https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/igroskodesh/007/007/2080

The Rebbe writes to Reb Nissan Pinson, encouraging him to pursue peaceful and pleasant approaches in his Torah work, emphasizing that Ahavas Yisrael, love of Torah, and love of Hashem are one. He blesses him with success in both communal and personal matters. https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/igroskodesh/007/005/2018

Rabbi Shlomo Landau sits down with Rabbi Shimon Finkelman to discuss his new biography, Rav Moshe Wolfson. Drawing on decades as a close talmid, Rabbi Finkelman shares the life story of a revered mashgiach whose warmth, wisdom, and profound understanding of the Jewish soul touched thousands of individuals across generations. In this inspiring conversation, listeners will discover how Rav Moshe Wolfson combined deep Torah scholarship with boundless ahavas Yisrael, elevating those around him through heartfelt tefillah, genuine chessed, and unwavering emunah. Through personal recollections and unforgettable stories, this episode offers a glimpse into the life of a gadol whose influence continues to guide and inspire, while revealing timeless lessons that can enrich our own avodas Hashem.

Pro-Israel Influencer Emily Austin, Mateh Binyamin Regional Council Governor Yisrael Ganz & muay thai fighter Ahavat Hashem Gordon join Sid live in-studio together to discuss Israeli pride and why it's more important now than ever. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David had a very difficult time before he was king and had to fight many who we would have expected to support him. We face difficulties in our lives, but the same God who saw David through it all will see you through your trials too! Listen as Rabbi Jeff Zaremsky shares from God's Word the joy of how God worked in David's life and will work in ours!

Episode 221: Shavout   Shavuot is one of the festivals that is a permanent regulation for Hebrew Yisrael to observe. This festival is a joyous occasion, associated with the agriculture specified the land of Yisrael, and has a spiritual reference to marriage vows between the Most-High and the Hebrew Yisrael.  Information on First Tabernacle Fellowship can be at found at:  www.firsttab

This episode originally aired on June 3, 2024 but is just as relevant today. Enjoy and wishing everyone a beautiful Shavuos! Today we have a really exciting episode to gear up for Shavuot with Esteemed Educator, Speaker and Kallah Teacher Nalini Ibragimov.If you know Nalini, you already know how special she is. I had the privilege of meeting her nearly 12 years ago now when she co-founded a group called Souled, which was a weekly class for young professional women who had been on Israel trips or other programs and wanted to continue their learning while working in New York City. She is a role model to maybe thousands of women at this point through her work on college campuses, as a kallah teacher, someone who prepares brides for their upcoming wedding, Souled and other Jewish organizations.Here's some more formal info for those who aren't familiar with Nailni and her work:Nalini Ibragimov attended Barnard College and Moreshet Institute and studied Jewish history in Touro's master's program. She lived in Israel for four years where she taught in various institutions. For the following five years, she and her husband worked at Brooklyn College for JLIC, a joint program of the OU and Hillel, where she taught and ran various programs for Jewish students on campus. Nalini taught in Ateres Naava seminary in Brooklyn for 15 years until moving to Long Island a few years ago. Additionally, Nalini has taught hundreds of kallot and is a speaker for My Gift of Mikvah. She is also part of the educational staff of Core. Today, Nalini is the director of the ⁠Olami Women's House⁠, which provides a living space for young professional women who seek to live in a nurturing, Torah immersive environment. If you want to apply to live there, click ⁠here⁠!If you're a young professional woman, you can also hear Nalini speak Wednesday nights at Safra Synagogue on the Upper East Side at 7:30 p.m.Nalini resides in Woodmere, New York with her husband and takes great pride in her six children and the families they are building.Now, let's talk about our episode. In our conversation we speak about:-Nalini's Jewish journey and how she got to where she is today-How she manages and balances all of the work she does with being a wife and a mother of six children-How she decides what professional responsibilities to take on-What Shavuot really means and the perspective we can have going into it-How we can manage the heaviness all around us right now and channel that pain we're still feeling into the holiday and use it to create even more connection with Hashem-What a miracle actually looks like and how we can see more of them in our daily lives, right now-How we can use the time we have left before Shavuot to prepare for the holiday — and why the process and the preparation are key-How to connect on Shavuot when you're home with little kids and not going to learn all night-How the holiday of Shavuot is like a wedding and a beautiful lesson that we can all infuse into our marriages and our relationship to all of klal Yisrael…and SO MUCH MOREIf you have any questions for Nalini, you can reach out to her at Nalini419@gmail.com.If there's someone you want to see on The Chai on Life Podcast or a topic you want featured, send me an email at alex@chaionlifemag.com or a DM on Instagram at ⁠@chaionlifemag⁠.Thanks so much, see you next week!

Episode 220: The Voice of the Most-High: How does one hear the voice of the Most-High? How does the Most-High communicate with the people of Yisrael? How can we tell if the Most-High is speaking verses if we are speaking (Mentally). You are in the right spot. In this podcast we help define how the Most-High comminates to Yisrael as well as who the Most-High doesn't communicate with.     Information on First Tabernacle Fellowship can be at found at:  www.firsttab

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On the way Yehoshafat stuck by Achav, even when it came to the reliability of his shechitah, despite Achav being guilty of worshipping idols. Note the relationship between the king of Yehudah and the king of Yisrael, despite the divine among the tribes. Plus, the ravens who brought Eliyahu (Elijah) the Prophet his daily bread and meat... ostensibly from Achav's slaughterhouse (so how can Eliyahu have eaten that shechitah if it weren't acceptable? But he's really in a different reality). Plus, what if these ravens were people, not ravens? Also, a return to the Kutim/Samaritans - how it was determined to reject their shechitah after all. Plus, God protects righteous people from inadvertent sinning - or, in this case, not eating meat that wasn't slaughtered properly.

I was talking recently with a young man about his social life. He described an evening that did not sound like the stuff of romantic legend. The dinner seemed to be going well. The wine flowed, as did the conversation -- with just enough spark to suggest possibility. He leaned into the moment, sensing chemistry, feeling that quiet optimism that accompanies a promising first date. And then she leaned forward, lowered her voice, and asked a question that changed everything. “I really like you,” she said. “I feel attracted to you. "But I need to know something. Are you a Zionist?” He had expected something more intimate, something more personal. Instead, he found himself fumbling through an answer about loving Israel, supporting Israel, caring about Israel. Let's just say there would be no second date. The young woman, by the way, was also Jewish. There is an elephant in the Jewish living room, and that elephant is: Israel. That is the subject of my podcast conversation with Dr. Yehuda Kurtzer, president of the Shalom Hartman Institute of North America and one of the most compelling interpreters of contemporary Jewish life. Yehuda writes and teaches with intellectual rigor and moral urgency. He spends his days helping Jews think more honestly about power, responsibility, and identity. He embodies the name Yisrael itself — the one who wrestles — because he refuses easy answers and insists on staying in the struggle. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Episode 215: The Future of Hebrew Yisrael Often times we get focused on our individual communities of Hebrews. We sometime forget that Hebrew Yisrael has been scattered over the four corners of the world. We all serve the Most-High and obey the Most-high's commands. At some point in the future Hebrew Yisrael will assemble as a reunited nation. In this podcast we explore our focus on the Nation of Hebrew Yisrael and the future of its existence.   Information on First Tabernacle Fellowship can be at found at:  www.firsttab

Episode 216: Hebrew Yisrael as a Community How should the community of Hebrew Yisrael function as an assembled unit? How does the infrastructure of the community get administered and what protocols are tantamount to the preservation of its structure as dictated by the Most-High? In this podcast we will discover the concepts and structure the Most-High has embedded into the mitzvot's to establish a fully sustainable assembly of the Most-High's people.     Information on First Tabernacle Fellowship can be at found at:  www.firsttab

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From the battlefield to the beit midrash, from national unity to internal fractures, we examine how Torah is not just tradition—but strategy, identity, and endurance.Join Our Whatsapp Channel: https://chat.whatsapp.com/GkavRznXy731nxxRyptCMvFollow us on Twitter: https://x.com/AviAbelowJoin our Telegram Channel: https://t.me/aviabelowpulseFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pulse_of_israel/?hl=enPulse of Israel on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IsraelVideoNetworkVisit Our Website - https://pulseofisrael.com/Donate to Pulse of Israel: https://pulseofisrael.com/boost-this-video/

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Fluent Fiction - Hebrew: A Proposal Amidst Pesach: Love & Traditions Reimagined Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/he/episode/2026-04-22-22-34-02-he Story Transcript:He: השמש הקיץ בעדינות מעל שדות תפוחי האדמה בצפון ישראל.En: The sun rose gently over the tapuchei ha'adama fields in northern Yisrael.He: האביב הביא איתו פריחות ססגוניות, והאווירה כולה הייתה מלאת חיים וחן.En: Spring brought with it colorful blossoms, and the entire atmosphere was full of life and charm.He: אליאנה עמדה בחצר ביתה, מתבוננת על השולחן הערוך תחת חופה של אורות קטנים מלמעלה, מנסה להבטיח שהכל ייראה מושלם לערב הסדר.En: Eliana stood in her yard, looking at the table set under a canopy of small lights from above, trying to ensure everything would look perfect for the Seder evening.He: אליאנה אהבה את המסורות של פֶּסַח, במיוחד את המתכונים שבסבתא שלה הייתה מכינה עם אהבה, והיום היא רצתה לשחזר אותם.En: Eliana loved the traditions of Pesach, especially the recipes her grandmother used to make with love, and today she wanted to recreate them.He: מהצד, נועם ומאיה עזרו בהכנות.En: On the side, Noam and Maya helped with the preparations.He: נועם, פרקטי באופיו, רצה לשמור על השקט והשלווה, והוא היה מוטרד כיצד ימצא את הזמן המושלם להציע למאיה.En: Noam, practical by nature, wanted to maintain peace and tranquility, and he was worried about finding the perfect time to propose to Maya.He: מאיה, יצירתית ונועזת, הציעה לשלב קערת סדר מודרנית יותר והצגות אינטראקטיביות של הסיפור המפורסם.En: Maya, creative and bold, suggested integrating a more modern ke'arat Seder and interactive performances of the famous story.He: אליאנה נאנחה, אבל תחושת אחריות בערה בה.En: Eliana sighed, but a sense of responsibility burned within her.He: ״אני חושבת שנוכל לעשות את זה, להוסיף קצת חדש בתוך הישן,״ אמרה אליאנה כשהיא פונה לשולחן.En: "I think we can do it, add a bit of new into the old," Eliana said as she turned to the table.He: מחזה של איזון התהווה בין המסורות של היידי, ההגדה, והדברים שמאיה רצתה להוסיף.En: A spectacle of balance emerged between the traditions of the Yidi, the Haggadah, and the things Maya wanted to add.He: בבסיס, היא נאחזה במצה ובקערת הסדר, אך השולחן דיבר גם במילים של אומץ ושינוי.En: At its core, she clung to the matzah and the ke'arat Seder, but the table also spoke in words of courage and change.He: כשהערב ירד, האורחים החלו להגיע.En: As evening fell, guests began to arrive.He: האווירה הייתה קרובה ומזמינה.En: The atmosphere was warm and inviting.He: מול השדה המוריק, כולם סביב השולחן התחילו בקריאת ההגדה.En: In front of the verdant field, everyone around the table began the reading of the Haggadah.He: הנריות האירו את העלווה והרגשות גאו.En: The candles illuminated the foliage, and emotions swelled.He: רגע של שלווה ושייכות אפף את הערב.En: A moment of peace and belonging enveloped the evening.He: בדיוק כאשר אליאנה החליטה שהגיע הזמן לשירים המסורתיים, נועם התיישב על ברך אחת.En: Just as Eliana decided it was time for the traditional songs, Noam knelt on one knee.He: כל המבטים הופנו אליו, ומאיה הביטה בו בהפתעה.En: All eyes turned to him, and Maya looked at him in surprise.He: ״מאיה,״ הוא אמר, ״האם תינשאי לי?En: "Maya," he said, "will you marry me?"He: ״מאיה, מופתעת אך מאושרת, אמרה: ״כן, בהחלט כן!En: Maya, surprised but happy, said, "Yes, absolutely yes!"He: ״ הקרודים הציפו את השולחן, והערב הפך לחגיגה כפולה - של אהבה ושל מסורת שזורה בחידוש.En: Cheers filled the table, and the evening turned into a double celebration - of love and tradition intertwined with renewal.He: כך אליאנה למדה שאל לדאוג לשנות את המסורת במעט כאשר נשאר הלב של הדברים.En: Thus, Eliana learned that it's alright to change tradition a bit as long as the heart of things remains.He: וכך, תחת כוכבי הלילה, עם פריחת האביב, התכנסו חברים לעצור את הזמן ולחגוג את פֶּסַח בצורה מיוחדת משלהם.En: And so, under the stars of the night, with the spring bloom, friends gathered to pause time and celebrate Pesach in their own special way. Vocabulary Words:gently: בעדינותblossoms: פריחותatmosphere: אווירהcanopy: חופהensure: להבטיחtraditions: מסורותrecreate: לשחזרpractical: פרקטיtranquility: שלווהpropose: להציעcreative: יצירתיתintegrating: לשלבinteractive: אינטראקטיביותspectacle: מחזהbalance: איזוןcourage: אומץfoliage: עלווהemotions: רגשותbelonging: שייכותenveloped: אפףtraditional: מסורתייםknelt: התיישבsurprise: הפתעהintertwined: שזורהrenewal: חידושalright: בסדרchange: לשנותheart: לבbloom: פריחהgathered: התכנסוBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-hebrew--5818690/support.

Mentioned in the Bible and discussed in numerous traditional texts, cannabis has long been a part of Jewish life. For millennia, Jews have been buying, selling, and using cannabis for religious and medicinal purposes and as an intoxicant. The opening of YIVO's latest exhibit, Am Yisrael High: The Story of Jews and Cannabis, will feature a panel discussion moderated by Eddy Portnoy, who will provide a brief overview of the relationship between Jews and cannabis. He'll then moderate a discussion with Ed Rosenthal, Adriana Kertzer, Rabbi/Dr. Yosef Glassman, and Madison Margolin. Their discussion will consider the many connections of the Jews to cannabis – religious and spiritual, historical, scientific, and more. Find more information about the exhibit here: https://yivo.org/Cannabis This panel discussion originally took place on May 5, 2022. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

Mentioned in the Bible and discussed in numerous traditional texts, cannabis has long been a part of Jewish life. For millennia, Jews have been buying, selling, and using cannabis for religious and medicinal purposes and as an intoxicant. The opening of YIVO's latest exhibit, Am Yisrael High: The Story of Jews and Cannabis, will feature a panel discussion moderated by Eddy Portnoy, who will provide a brief overview of the relationship between Jews and cannabis. He'll then moderate a discussion with Ed Rosenthal, Adriana Kertzer, Rabbi/Dr. Yosef Glassman, and Madison Margolin. Their discussion will consider the many connections of the Jews to cannabis – religious and spiritual, historical, scientific, and more. Find more information about the exhibit here: https://yivo.org/Cannabis This panel discussion originally took place on May 5, 2022. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/jewish-studies

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