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What is Shushan Purim?
March 25, 2024

What is Shushan Purim?

What is Shushan Purim? Purim is observed on Adar 14, aligning with the victory of Jews in unwalled cities on Adar 13 and their subsequent rest day.  Conversely, in Shushan, the capital of the Persian Empire, Jewish triumph over adversaries sp…
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The Dark Secrets of Amalek's History and Their Wretched Nature
March 22, 2024

The Dark Secrets of Amalek's History and Their Wretched Nature

Who is Amalek? Amalek, is the the descendant of Eliphaz and his concubine Timna. Timna, known to be Lotan's sister, was a princess who sought to adopt Judaism but faced rejection by the patriarchs. Her vengeance materialized in the form of Amalek, …
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Taanis Esther
March 21, 2024

Taanis Esther

There are three reasons why we fast on Tannis Esther, and there is a practical difference between this fast and all the other fasts. The Tur (686:2) says the custom is to fast on Tannis Esther, the 13th of Adar. This custom is mentioned in Tosafos …
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Parshas Vaykira Summary
March 19, 2024

Parshas Vaykira Summary

 This Parasha contains the highest count of letters and words in sefer Vayikra. It comprises 6,222 Hebrew letters, 1,673 Hebrew words, 111 verses, and 215 lines. The narrative involves God summoning Moshe from the Tabernacle to convey the laws …
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Birchas HaTorah(11)
March 18, 2024

Birchas HaTorah(11)

Blessed are You, Hashem, our God, King of the Universe, Who chose us from among all the peoples and gave us His Torah. Blessed are You, Hashem, Giver of the Torah. In chronological order, it would seem more appropriate to initially express gratitud…
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How to Learn Gemara
March 13, 2024

How to Learn Gemara

This is a model and outline of how to learn the Gemara based on the sefer of Rabbi Abenson (a student of Rav Mattisyahu Solomon), Rav Yitzchak Kanpanton, "Darchei Hatalmud," and Rabbi Nosson Stein's style of Torah study. First, get your Gemara, ope…
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Mishloach Manos
March 13, 2024

Mishloach Manos

The Megillah (9:19) instructs sending Mishloach Manos to a friend on Purim, a practice applicable to both men and women (Shulchan Aruch 695:4). There are three primary reasons for this halacha: The Terumas Hadeshen (111) says it ensures that everyo…
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The blessing of studying Torah (10)
March 12, 2024

The blessing of studying Torah (10)

 וְהַעֲרֶב נָא יְהֹוָה אֱלֹהֵֽינוּ אֶת־דִּבְרֵי תוֹרָתְךָ בְּפִֽינוּ וּבְפִי עַמְּךָ בֵּית יִשְׂרָאֵל. וְנִהְיֶה אֲנַֽחְנוּ וְצֶאֱצָאֵֽינוּ וְצֶאֱצָאֵי עַמְּךָ בֵּית יִשְׂרָאֵל כֻּלָּֽנוּ יוֹדְעֵי שְׁמֶֽךָ וְלוֹמְדֵי תוֹרָתֶֽךָ. לִשְׁמָהּ. בָּרוּךְ אַתָּה יְהֹוָה הַמְלַמֵּד תּוֹרָה לְעַמּוֹ יִשְׂרָאֵל And please, Lord, our God, make the words of Your Torah pleasant in …
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Rav Avraham Kalmanowitz - The Life Saver
March 12, 2024

Rav Avraham Kalmanowitz - The Life Saver

Rav Avraham Kalmanowitz, an Orthodox Rabbi revered for his leadership, served as the esteemed Rosh Yeshiva of the Mir Yeshiva in Brooklyn, New York, from 1946 to 1964. Originating from the Russian Empire, his journey encompassed pivotal roles in var…
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The Legendary Shamir Worm
March 11, 2024

The Legendary Shamir Worm

The legendary Shamir Worm is famous for its extraordinary ability to effortlessly cut through the toughest materials, such as stone, iron, and diamond. This mystical worm played a crucial role in constructing the Beis Hamikdash. According to the Mis…
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Rav Avraham Ben Meir Ibn Ezra
March 11, 2024

Rav Avraham Ben Meir Ibn Ezra

Rav Avraham Ben Meir Ibn Ezra, a towering figure among the Rishonim, is revered for his monumental Torah commentary. He is known as the progenitor of Dikduk, and his profound commentary is considered a timeless masterpiece, perpetually scrutinized a…
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Parshas Pekudei Summary
March 9, 2024

Parshas Pekudei Summary

Parshas Pekudei (פְקוּדֵי‎) marks the final chapter in the Book of Shemos, encompassing 38:21–40:38. Within this parsha, the intricate details of erecting the Tabernacle (מִשְׁכַּן‎, Mishkan) are elucidated and concluded. The parsha contains 4…
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Harav Chaim Pinchas Scheinberg
March 6, 2024

Harav Chaim Pinchas Scheinberg

Harav Chaim Pinchas Scheinberg ( חיים פנחס שיינברג) (October 1910 – 20 March 2012) was a distinguished Polish-born, American-raised, Israeli Charedi Rav and Rosh Yeshiva. Regarded as a Posek and Gadol HaDor, he epitomized the legacy of Torah s…
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An overview of Parshas Vayakhel
March 4, 2024

An overview of Parshas Vayakhel

Vayakhel, which means "and he assembled" in Hebrew, is the 22ndparashah. This section delves into the meticulous creation of theThe Tabernacle and its sacred vessels are chronicled in Exodus 35:1–38:20.Comprising 6181 Hebrew letters, 1,558 Heb…
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An overview of Parshas Vayakhel
March 4, 2024

An overview of Parshas Vayakhel

Vayakhel, which means "and he assembled" in Hebrew, is the 22ndparashah. This section delves into the meticulous creation of theThe Tabernacle and its sacred vessels are chronicled in Exodus 35:1–38:20.Comprising 6181 Hebrew letters, 1,558 Heb…
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Birchas Hatorah (9)
March 4, 2024

Birchas Hatorah (9)

In the Hadran recited following a siyum, we express that those immersed in Torah study receive compensation for their efforts. This differentiates them from those in secular pursuits who work without receiving rewards.    The Chofetz Chai…
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The mitzvah of Machatzis Hashekel
Feb. 29, 2024

The mitzvah of Machatzis Hashekel

One of the mitzvos mentioned in our parashah is the mitzvah of Machatzis Hashekel. The Chinuch (105) tells us the about the mitzvah: Each year, on the first day of Adar, Bais Din would begin reminding all men over 20 to give a half-shekel to the Ko…
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Mitzvos in Pashas Ki Sisa
Feb. 26, 2024

Mitzvos in Pashas Ki Sisa

According to Sefer Ha-Chinuch, there are four positive and five negative commandments in the parsha.  To give a half shekel annuallyA Kohen must wash his hands and feet before serviceTo prepare the anointing oilNot to anoint a stranger with an…
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Overview of Parshas Ki Sisa
Feb. 26, 2024

Overview of Parshas Ki Sisa

God instructed Moshe to take a census of the Israelites; everyone 20 or older, regardless of wealth, should give a half-shekel offering. God told Moshe to assign the proceeds to the service of the Tent of Meeting. God told Moshe to place a copper la…
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Birchas Hatorah (8)
Feb. 26, 2024

Birchas Hatorah (8)

בָּרוּךְ אַתָּה יְהֹוָה אֱלֹהֵֽינוּ מֶֽלֶךְ הָעוֹלָם אֲשֶׁר קִדְּ֒שָֽׁנוּ בְּמִצְוֹתָיו וְצִוָּנוּ לַעֲסֹק בְּדִבְרֵי תוֹרָה:  וְהַעֲרֶב נָא יְהֹוָה אֱלֹהֵֽינוּ אֶת־דִּבְרֵי תוֹרָתְךָ בְּפִֽינוּ וּבְפִי עַמְּךָ בֵּית יִשְׂרָאֵל. Blessed are You, Hashem, our God, King of the Universe, Who sanctified us with His commandments and comm…
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Purim Katan
Feb. 21, 2024

Purim Katan

During leap years on the Hebrew calendar, Purim is celebrated in the second month of Adar. The 14th of the first Adar is then called Purim Katan ("Little Purim" in Hebrew), and the 15th is Shushan Purim Katan, for which there are no set observances …
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A summary of parshas Tetzaveh:
Feb. 21, 2024

A summary of parshas Tetzaveh:

A summary of parshas Tetzaveh: God instructed the Israelites to bring Moshe clear olive oil for Aaron and his descendants, the High Priest, to kindle lamps in the Tabernacle. Detailed instructions included sacred vestments such as the breastpiece, …
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Hilchos Asher Yatzar (7)
Feb. 19, 2024

Hilchos Asher Yatzar (7)

Hilchos Asher Yatzar: Any time one goes to the restroom (urinating or moving one's bowels), one is obligated to say the bracha of Asher Yatzar, even if it is a minute amount. (SA 7.1/4) If someone is ill or experiences the urge to use the bathroom…
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Overview of the Parshas Terumah Haftorah
Feb. 15, 2024

Overview of the Parshas Terumah Haftorah

The Haftarah for this week comes from Melachim (5:26-6:13). The Levush (685) explains the connection to Parshas Terumah: While the Parsha describes the construction of the Mishkan in the desert, the Haftarah speaks of the construction of the first&…
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