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Challenges, Not Problems

Pirkei Avos Challenges, Not Problems Chapter 5, Mishna 14 By Rabbi Dovid Rosenfeld “There are four types of temperaments. One who is quick to become angry and quick to calm down — his gain is outweighed by his loss. One who is slow to become angry and slow to calm down — his loss is…

Dual Standards

Maimonides on Life Dual Standards Chapter 5, Law 7(a) <“The Torah scholar should not scream and cry out when he speaks — as animals. He should not raise his voice excessively. Rather, his speech should be gentle with all people (lit., ‘all creations’). When he speaks gently, he should be careful that he not distance…

Maharal

Chapter 3: Mishna 7: Part 4 By Rabbi Shaya Karlinsky In the first chapter of Berachoth (6a) it is taught “Ravin bar Ada said in the name of Rebbi Yitzchak: What is the source that when ten people pray, the Divine Presence resides among them? As it is written ‘Elokim stands in a Divine gathering…’…

Sfas-Emes, Zechuso Tagein Aleinu, Toldos, 5631

Parshas Toldos By Dr. Nosson Chayim Leff Sfas-Emes, Zechuso Tagein Aleinu, Toldos, 5631 The Sfas Emes takes us back to the subject — and the reality — of “hester.” That is, HaShem is at all times present, but is “hiding” behind nature and chitzoniyus (superficial appearances). Last week, in Parshas Chayei Sara, the Sfas Emes…

Uncovering hidden potentials

Synopsis of Toldot Third Reading The king of Philistia, fearful of Isaac’s growing economic influence, asked him to leave. Isaac settled nearby, and then began his life project: digging wells to provide sources of water for new towns and villages. Uncovering Hidden Potentials Isaac’s servants dug in the valley and found a ell of…

Yevamos 49-51 for Shabbos

Yevamos 49 Yevamos 50 Yevamos 51 Daf Yomi Digest is compiled by members of the Ruben Shas Kollel, edited by Rabbi Ben-Zion Rand. Halachah Highlights is not intended to be relied upon for halacha l’maase. It is intended for interest and information. For actual psak consult your local rav.

Real Clear Daf Latest Shiurim

The following Daf Yomi audio shiurim were just uploaded to realcleardaf.com: Sunday, November 23, 2014: Yevamos 50 image of daf Shabbos, November 22, 2014: Yevamos 49 image of daf Friday, November 21, 2014: Yevamos 48 image of daf Thursday, November 20, 2014: Yevamos 47 image of daf

Haftorah – Erev Rosh Chodesh

Parshas Toldos Haftorah – Erev Rosh Chodesh SHMUEL1, 20:18by Rabbi Dovid Siegel This week we read a special Haftorah portion in light of the fact that this Shabbos is Erev Rosh Chodesh. This particular segment deals with the heartbreaking separation of Yonason from his dearest and most beloved friend Dovid and Dovid’s secret escape from…

Parshas Toldos

Parshas Toldos Note: The Shabbos Torah Reading is divided into 7 sections. Each section is called an Aliya [literally: Go up] since for each Aliya, one person “goes up” to make a bracha [blessing] on the Torah Reading. 1st Aliya: Yitzchak is 40 years old (2088) when he marries Rivkah. After 20 years, Esav and…

Daf Yomi Digest

Yevamos 46 Yevamos 47 Yevamos 48Daf Yomi Digest is compiled by members of the Ruben Shas Kollel, edited by Rabbi Ben-Zion Rand. Halachah Highlights is not intended to be relied upon for halacha l’maase. It is intended for interest and information. For actual psak consult your local rav.

The Temple Mount

The Temple Mount ——————————— Clarification: As many of our readers have pointed out, an error was present in the last sentence of Sunday’s Halacha regarding cognac and brandy and should have read as follows: “Thus, there is certainly no room for leniency regarding this beverage (cognac/brandy) and one should point this out to those who…

The Way

“But this I confess to you, that according to the Way which they call a ‘sect,’ so I worship the Elohim of my fathers, believing all things which are written in the Torah and the Prophets.” Acts of the Shaliachim 24:14 Nazarene Judaism / Netzari Faith Rebbe YESHUA, Melech HaMoshiach says to him, I am HaDerech the WAY, HaEmes…