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Monthly Archives: December 2017
Tzav – 5778
Tzav 5778
A WEDDING WITHOUT THE BRIDE?
This Shabbos carries more than the name of its Parsha, Tzav. It is also known as Shabbos Hagadol because of its proximity to Pesach. There is a unique mitzvah that pre-cedes the holiday of Pesach; the mitzvah of maos chittim. This mitzvah obligates every member of the city to provide the needy folks in the city with the means to celebrate the holiday. It is a bit perplexing what the purpose of this mitzvah is? There already is a mitzvah for the members of the city to contribute to the communal Kupah, which is the fund from which the needs of all members of the community are provided. Why is there an additional collection for Pesach?
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Vayikra – 5778
Vayikra 5778
TO BE PC OR NOT TO BE
This week, in addition to reading the Parsha of Vayikra, we will read Parshas Hachodesh in honor of this Shabbos being Rosh Chodesh Nissan. Parshas Hachodesh is the chapter in the Torah where HaShem grants authority to His people, through our court system, to adjust the calendar. Within certain parameters the Beis Din, the Jewish court, can decide when the month should begin. Although HaShem decided that You Kippur will be on the 10th day of Tishrei, His people are the ones to decide when the first day of Tishrei will be. HaShem gave His control over time to the Jewish people! This is the very first mitzvah we received as a nation. The demonstration of His trust in us is awesome.
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