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Lech-Lecha

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Synopsis of  Lech-Lecha First Reading After humanity’s dispersion from the Tower of Babel, the original traditions of morality and monotheism were only preserved by select individuals. Responding to Abraham’s efforts to restore the world’s monotheism, G-d informs him that he has been selected to found the chosen people and…

“The Blessing of the Years”

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Tonight (Thursday night), during Arvit prayers of the Seventh of Marcheshvan, we shall begin to request rain in the Amida prayer (in the Land of Israel; the law for those outside of Israel will be discussed further). Let us therefore review some of these pertinent laws. The Enactment of…

Some Detailed Laws Regarding Shevi’it Produce

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In the previous Halachot we have explained that fruits and vegetables that grow in fields owned by Jews in Israel during the Shemitta year retain the sanctity of Shevi’it. We have also explained that one may not cause loss or destruction to the fruits of Shevi’it. Peeling Shevi’it Produce…

Daf Yomi Digest

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Yevamos 25   Yevamos 26   Yevamos 27Daf 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. ?

Maharal – Chapter 3: Mishna 7

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Part 2 The Mishna then continues: And how do we know that even five people who are sitting and involved in Torah study? As it is written “He established the foundation of His group upon the earth” (Amos 9:6). Even though the number five is not a number of…

Wine and Self-Knowledge

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Chapter 5, Law 3 “When the wise man drinks wine, he drinks only enough to accompany (lit., ‘soak’) the food in his innards. Anyone who becomes drunk is a sinner, is disgraced, and loses his wisdom. And if he becomes inebriated before the unlearned, he has desecrated the Divine…

Sanctity of Shevi’it

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Fruits Which Retain the Sanctity of Shevi’it In the previous Halachot we have explained that fruits of the Shemitta year (this year, 5775) which grow in fields owned by Jews in the land of Israel which have not been sold to non-Jews as part of the “Heter Mechira” retain…

Real Clear Daf Latest Shiurim

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The following Daf Yomi audio shiurim were just uploaded to realcleardaf.com: Wednesday, October 29, 2014: Yevamos 25  image of daf Tuesday, October 28, 2014: Yevamos 24  image of daf ?

The Aramaic Targum to Song of Songs

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Introduction: The Ten Songs 1:1 Songs and praises which Solomon the prophet, king of Israel, spoke by the Spirit of Prophecy before the Lord of all the World, YY 1. Ten songs were spoken in this world, this song being the best of them all. The first song Adam…

Maran Rabbeinu Ovadia Yosef zt”l

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Maran Rabbeinu Ovadia Yosef zt”l Upon His First Yahrzeit (Anniversary of Death) Today is the anniversary of death of Maran Rabbeinu Ovadia Yosef zt”l.The twelve months of Maran’s mourning had concluded on this past Third of Tishrei since Maran passed away during a leap year; thus, thirteen months have…

Aramaic Targum

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Aramaic Targum to Song of Songs Chapter 1 1 1:1 Songs and praises which Solomon the prophet, king of Israel, spoke by the Spirit of Prophecy before the Lord of all the World, YY 1. Ten songs were spoken in this world, this song being the best of them…

Shemitta Year

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The Types of Fruits and Vegetables Available During the Shemitta Year In the previous Halachot we have explained that fruits grown during Shevi’it and vegetables picked during Shevi’it from fields owned by Jews in Israel retain the sanctity of Shevi’it. (This year, 5775, is the Shemitta year; we shall…