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VAYEILECH SIXTH READING

Synopsis of VAYEILECH SIXTH READING Deuteronomy 31: 20-24 G-d then addressed Joshua from the cloud at the entrance to the Tabernacle, charging him with the mission of leading the Jewish people into the Land of Israel. The Purpose of Effort [G-d told Joshua,] “Be strong and courageous! For you will bring the…

“Fortunate is the Nation Which Knows the Shofar Blasts”

The Midrash Rabba (Parashat Emor Chapter 29, Section 4) states regarding the verse, “Fortunate is the nation which knows the Shofar blasts”: “Rabbi Yoshiya said: Do the nations of the world not know how to blow? They have so many horns and so many trumpets! Rather, ‘The nation which knows the Shofar blasts,’ refers to…

Nitzavim – We Are All Wood Choppers

Originally posted on Shalom Says Hello:
Curiously included among those ‘who stand (nitzavim) before God,’ are the wood choppers and water drawers (Deuteronomy 29:10), people whose jobs require great physical exertion. Who are these menial laborers? Da’at Zekenim (Tosafot) suggest a variety of interpretations, including that they are the slaves of the Israelites. They also suggests though, that they…

Parsha Summary Netzavim – Vayeilech

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. It’s about time we stopped making excuses and took responsibility for who and what we are. It’s long overdue….

Parshas Netzavim/Vayeilech

Haftorah Yeshaya 61:10 This week’s haftorah marks the climax of a seven week series of reflection on Jewish redemption. In this final presentation, Hashem announces His personal return to the Jewish people. Now that every other dimension of redemption is in place, the time has finally arrived for Hashem to rest His Divine Presence amongst…

Parshas Netzavim

By Nosson Chayim Leff Netzavim, 5361 In Parshas Netzavim (Devarim, 30: 21), Moshe Rabbeinu tells us: “Lo ba’shama’yim hi …” (“The Torah is not high up in the heavens”, and therefore, presumably inaccessible. Rather (Devarim, 30:14), “ka’rov ha’davar ei’lecha me’od” (“the Torah is easily within our grasp”). Knowing that the Torah is easily within our…

Blowing the Shofar on Rosh Hashanah

It is a positive Torah commandment to hear the Shofar blasts on the day of Rosh Hashanah, as the verse states, “It shall be a day of [Shofar] blasts for you.” One may not speak between the various sets of Shofar blasts and certainly not during the blasts themselves. The Poskim disagree regarding whether or…

Chagiga 10, 11, 12

Chagiga 10 Chagiga 11 Chagiga 12 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.

The Custom of “Tashlich”

Following Mincha services of the first day of Rosh Hashanah, it is customary to go to a seashore, river, well, or pit in order to recite the order of “Tashlich.” If there is no river, lake, or pond in close proximity of one’s vicinity, it is likewise perfectly acceptable to recite the order of Tashlich…

Daf Notes Chagigah Daf 8

Daf Notes is currently being dedicated to the neshamah of Tzvi Gershon Ben Yoel (Harvey Felsen) o”h May the studying of the Daf Notes be a zechus for his neshamah and may his soul find peace in Gan Eden and be bound up in the Bond of life. The braisa had stated: Beis Hillel…

Psalm 122:6 Pray for the peace of Jerusalem

New International Version Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: “May those who love you be secure. New Living Translation Pray for peace in Jerusalem. May all who love this city prosper. English Standard Version Pray for the peace of Jerusalem! “May they be secure who love you! New American Standard Bible…

DAILY MASHAL

SPIRITUAL ASCENT TO YERUSHALAYIM The Gemora cites a verse in Shir HaShirim that states mah yafu peomayich baneolim bas nadiv, how lovely are your steps in sandals, O daughter of the noble? The Gemora explains that this verse refers to the lovely steps of the Jewish People when they ascended to Jerusalem for…