Iran’s Attack on Israel
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GOOD
MORNING!
I was discussing with my friend, Dr. David Russin, the
need to obtain funds to cover expenses and expansion for the Shabbat
Shalom Weekly (and Fax edition) in light of the few contributions.
He replied, "Just ask everyone to send in $10 and you'll be
surprised!" So ... please send in $10 ... to Aish Fax, 3414 Prairie
Avenue, Miami Beach, Fl. 33140. Thanks! And in the immortal words
of Gomer Pyle, "Surprise, surprise, surprise!"
The first Seder is Wednesday night, March 31.
May you and your family celebrate joyously!
Here's something to keep in your wallet when you need something to
keep you going by Author Unknown:
A Wish for You
May you have ...
Enough happiness to keep you sweet;
Enough trials to keep you strong;
Enough sorrow to keep you human;
Enough hope to keep you happy;
Enough failure to keep you humble;
Enough success to keep you eager;
Enough friends to give you comfort;
Enough wealth to meet your needs;
Enough faith in yourself to inspire you
to do your best, and
Enough determination to make each day
better than yesterday.
Q & A:Â DO YOU HAVE TO READ THE WHOLE HAGGADAH
OR CAN YOU SKIP THE BORING PARTS?
The reading of the Haggadah is the way in which one fulfills the
obligation to speak about the Exodus from Egypt on the night of
Passover. In order to realize the full benefit of this mitzvah, one
must both read and understand the complete text of the Haggadah.
This means that if you don't understand Hebrew then you shouldn't
read it in Hebrew. This also implies, that beyond understanding the
words, you should strive to discern their deeper meanings and
messages.
Look at it this way: Imagine that while rummaging through a
long-neglected corner in your attic you were to find a dusty,
handwritten manuscript authored by your great-grandfather. Wouldn't
you be curious to see what he wrote? And what if the opening lines
read. "To my dear children, this is the most important book you will
ever read. It is about Jewish life and the wisdom of living written
by a Jew who dedicated his life to the pursuit of wisdom. Countless
hours have been devoted to finding the words and the thoughts which I
trust will serve as a faithful guide in life, and as a key to your
freedom..."
The yellowed pages of that manuscript are the timeless folios of
every Haggadah. That great-grandfather is the collective wisdom of
our greatest Sages. You are the heir who happened upon these lost
words, and the legacy of freedom is yours to discover. Rather than
put it aside or skip over the boring parts, why not spend some time
reading a Haggadah with a commentary you can understand to mine the
depths of wisdom waiting to be revealed to you and your family!
(The above Q & A is adapted from the Passover Survival Kit by Rabbi
Shimon Apisdorf; try your local Jewish book store or call toll-free
877-758-3242.)
THE TWO ANNUAL PESACH JOKES:
Torah
Portion of the Week
Tzav
This week's Torah portion includes the laws of: the Burnt Offering,
Meal Offering, High Priest's Offering, Sin Offerings, Guilt Offerings
and Peace Offerings. It concludes with the portions of the Peace
Offerings which are allotted to the Priests and the installation
ceremony of the Priest for serving in the Sanctuary.
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Dvar Torah
based on Growth Through Torah by
Rabbi Zelig Pliskin
The Torah states, "Speak to Aharon and to his sons saying, 'This is
the law of the sin-offering. At the place where you slaughter the
elevation-offering you shall slaughter the sin-offering' " (Leviticus
6:18). Why were they commanded to slaughter the sin offering in the
same place as the elevation-offering?
The Talmud Yerushalmi (Yevamos 8:3) explains the reason -- to save
those who had sinned from embarrassment. When people saw the animal
being slaughtered they would not know that it was a sin offering;
they would judge favorably -- or have the opportunity to judge
favorably -- and assume that the person was bringing up a
elevation-offering (which may be brought up for the sole purpose of
raising one's spiritual level).
From here we see the principle of not causing others shame or
discomfort when they have done something improper in the past and now
regret it. Never remind anyone of past misdeeds. Always do whatever
you can to protect people from embarrassment.
