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“When the Holy One, blessed is He, created His world, He created it like an infant born from its mother. For a fetus born from the mother, begins from its navel and expands outward to all four directions so too, the Holy One, blessed is He, began to create the world from the Foundation Stone and from that, the entire world was established.” - Midrash Tanchuma – Pikudei #3
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Rav Yisrael Salanter: The Mussar Letter Part Three

Our Rabbis, of blessed memory, allude to this in Tractate Yuma 9b: Why was the First Temple destroyed? Because of the following three things that occurred there - idol worship,

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Reb Shlomo Tells a Koshnitzer Story

The 25th of Shevat is the Yahrtzeit of Reb Shabsai, father of Rav Israel of Koshnitz (1761). We offer the following Reb Shlomo story about his son, the Koshnitzer in his honor:

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Rav Yisrael Salanter: Unholy Arguments

The Mishna in Pirkei Avos says that a "Machlokes L'Shem Shamayim Sofo Lihiskayem." This seems strange. If the argument is really for the sake of Hashem why will it last forever?

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Rav Yisrael Salanter: A Story

A student of Rabbi Yisroel Salanter once approached him with the following dilemma. "I've been a shochet (ritual slaughterer) for many years. As I grow older, I become more concerned

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Chovot Halevavot: Humility 1

The 25th of Shevat is the Yahrtzeit of Rav Zalman Ury (1924-2006). A great-great-grandson of Rav Dovid Teveli, author of Nachalas Dovid, Rav Ury was born in Stolpce, Poland,

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Rav Yisrael Salanter: An Appreciation

Rav Chaim Brisker said about Rav Yisroel Salanter that even had he lived in the generation of the Rema he would have been considered one of the Geonim of torah in the

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Rav Yisrael Salanter: The Mussar Letter Part Two

Now, let us please consider our obligatory service to our Creator, may He be blessed. Should we not consider what is the general - from which the particulars emanate?

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Rav Yisrael Salanter: The Mussar Letter Part One

The 25th of Shevat is the Yahrtzeit of Rav Yisrael Lipkin Salanter (1810-1883), founder and spiritual father of the Mussar movement. Born in Zager (near Kovno), Lithuania, to Rav

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The Kotzker: Independance

In honor of Rabbi Menachem Mendel of Kotzk ZT"L, whose Yahrtzeit is on the 22nd of Shevat. In an incisive remark on Numbers 7:9, "The service of the Sanctuary belonged to them;

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The Kotzker: Spiritual Intention

In Honor of Rabbi Menachem Mendel of Kotzk ZT"L, whose Yahrzeit is on the 22nd of Shevat : "Take heed, so that you do not forget the covenant of the Lord your God... and make

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The Kotzker; Creativity

In honor of Rabbi Menachem Mendel of Kotzk ZT"L, whose Yahrzeit is on the 22nd of Shevat. "And Isaac returned and dug the water-wells which had been

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Parsha Mitzvot

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Mitzvah 61 - Concept 589

“If an ox shall gore a man or woman and he shall die, the ox shall surely be stoned, its flesh may not be eaten.” (Exodus 21:28) We may not benefit from an ox condemned to be stoned.

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Mitzvah 60 - Concept 583

“One who strikes his father or mother shall surely be put to death.” (Exodus 21:15) You may not strike your father and mother. (Rambam, Hilchot Mamrim – The Laws of Insurgents)

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Mitzvah 59 - Concept 124

“If he shall take another in addition to her, he shall not diminish her food, her clothing, or her marital relationship.” (Exodus 21:10) A husband may not withhold food, clothing and relations

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Mitzvah 57 - Concept 131

“If a man shall seduce a virgin who was not betrothed and lie with her, he shall provide her with a marriage contract as his wife.” (Exodus 22:15) The curt must fine one who seduces a

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Mitzvah 58 - Concept 513

“If she is displeasing in the eyes of her master, who should have designated her for himself, he shall assist her in her redemption. He shall not have the power to sell her to a strange man

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Mitzvah 56 - Concept 524

“If a man shall borrow from his fellow and it shall become broken or shall die, provided its owner is not with him, he shall surely make restitution. If its owner is with him, he shall not

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Mitzvah 55 - Concept 517

“If a man shall give his fellow a donkey or an ox or a sheep or any animal to safeguard, and it died or was broken or was looted, without an eyewitness; an oath of God shall be between

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Mitzvah 54 - Concept 538

“If a man shall give money or vessels to his fellow to safeguard, and it is stolen from the house of the man, if the thief is found he shall pay double. If the thief is not found, then the household...

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Mitzvah 53 - Concept 525

“If a man shall give money or vessels to his fellow to safeguard, and it is stolen from the house of the man, if the thief is found he shall pay double. If the thief is not found, then the household...

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Mitzvah 52 - Concept 466

“If a fire shall go forth and find thorns, and a stack of grain or a standing crop or a field is consumed, the one who kindled the fire shall make restitution.” (Exodus 22:5) The courts must

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Mitzvah 51 - Concept 464

“If a man permits livestock to devour a field or vineyard, whether he set loose his livestock or he grazed it in another’s field, from the best of his field and the best of his vineyard shall he pay...

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Mitzvah 50 - Concept 468

“If a man shall steal an ox, or a sheep or goat, and slaughter it or sell it, he shall pay five cattle in place of the ox, and four sheep in place of the sheep.” (Exodus 21:37) The court must

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Mitzvah 49 - Concept 465

“If a man shall uncover a pit, or if a man shall dig a pit and not cover it, and an ox or a donkey fall into it, the owner of the pit shall make restitution. He shall return money to its owner,

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Mitzvah 48 - Concept 463

“If an ox shall gore a man or woman and he shall die, the ox shall surely be stoned; its flesh may not be eaten and the owner of the ox shall be innocent. But if it was an ox that gores habitually

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Mitzvah 47 - Concept 547

“If a man shall strike his slave or his maidservant with the rod and he shall die under his hand, he shall surely be avenged. But if he will survive for a day or two, he shall not be avenged,

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Mitzvah 46 - Concept 481

“If men quarrel and one strikes his fellow with a stone or a fist, and he does not die but falls into bed. If he gets up and goes about outside under his own power, the one who struck

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Mitzvah 45 - Concept 548

“One who strikes a man so that he dies, shall surely be put to death.” (Exodus 21:12) The courts must carry out the death penalty of strangulation. The Rambam derives this from another

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Mitzvah 44 - Concept 511

“If she is displeasing in the eyes of her master, who should have designated her for himself, he shall assist her in her redemption.” (Exodus 21:8) A master is obligated to redeem his Jewish

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Mitzvah 43 - Concept 512

“If she is displeasing in the eyes of her master, who should have designated her for himself.” (Exodus 21:8) The owner of a Jewish maidservant is commanded to betroth her. (Rambam,

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Mitzvah 42 - Concept 504

“If you purchase a Jewish bondsman.” (Exodus 21:2I We are commanded to follow the prescribed laws pertaining to a Jewish slave. (Rambam, Hilchot Avadim – The Laws of Slaves)

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  • Mitzvah 61 - Concept 589

    “If an ox shall gore a man or woman and he shall die, the ox shall surely be stoned, its fles...

  • Mitzvah 60 - Concept 583

    “One who strikes his father or mother shall surely be put to death.” (Exodus 21:15) You may n...

  • Mitzvah 59 - Concept 124

    “If he shall take another in addition to her, he shall not diminish her food, her clothing, o...

  • Mitzvah 57 - Concept 131

    “If a man shall seduce a virgin who was not betrothed and lie with her, he shall provide her ...

  • Mitzvah 58 - Concept 513

    “If she is displeasing in the eyes of her master, who should have designated her for himself,...

  • Mitzvah 56 - Concept 524

    “If a man shall borrow from his fellow and it shall become broken or shall die, provided its ...

  • Mitzvah 55 - Concept 517

    “If a man shall give his fellow a donkey or an ox or a sheep or any animal to safeguard, and ...

  • Mitzvah 54 - Concept 538

    “If a man shall give money or vessels to his fellow to safeguard, and it is stolen from the h...

  • Mitzvah 53 - Concept 525

    “If a man shall give money or vessels to his fellow to safeguard, and it is stolen from the h...

  • Mitzvah 52 - Concept 466

    “If a fire shall go forth and find thorns, and a stack of grain or a standing crop or a field...

  • Mitzvah 51 - Concept 464

    “If a man permits livestock to devour a field or vineyard, whether he set loose his livestock...

  • Mitzvah 50 - Concept 468

    “If a man shall steal an ox, or a sheep or goat, and slaughter it or sell it, he shall pay fi...

  • Mitzvah 49 - Concept 465

    “If a man shall uncover a pit, or if a man shall dig a pit and not cover it, and an ox or a d...

  • Mitzvah 48 - Concept 463

    “If an ox shall gore a man or woman and he shall die, the ox shall surely be stoned; its fles...

  • Mitzvah 47 - Concept 547

    “If a man shall strike his slave or his maidservant with the rod and he shall die under his h...

  • Mitzvah 46 - Concept 481

    “If men quarrel and one strikes his fellow with a stone or a fist, and he does not die but fa...

  • Mitzvah 45 - Concept 548

    “One who strikes a man so that he dies, shall surely be put to death.” (Exodus 21:12) The cou...

  • Mitzvah 44 - Concept 511

    “If she is displeasing in the eyes of her master, who should have designated her for himself,...

  • Mitzvah 43 - Concept 512

    “If she is displeasing in the eyes of her master, who should have designated her for himself....

  • Mitzvah 42 - Concept 504

    “If you purchase a Jewish bondsman.” (Exodus 21:2I We are commanded to follow the prescribed ...

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Mayim Ammukim: Intention Print E-mail
writingsThe 24th of Shevat is the Yahrtzeit of Rabbi Mordechai of Brisk, author of Mayim Ammukim on the Talmud. He died on February 15, 1765.  The Mayim Ammukim  (Pesachim 115a)
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Nezer Hakodesh: The Study of Midrash Print E-mail
writingsThe 24th of Shevat is the Yahrtzeit of Rav Avraham Yechiel of Halberstadt, author of Nezer Hakodesh (1730) From The Introduction to the Nezer Hakodesh, Commentary on Bereishit
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Blessings of the Shema: To Learn & To Teach Print E-mail
Written by rabbi joseph   

Shema"God spoke" (Exodus 20:1). In reference to this verse it states: "Then He looked and recorded it, He prepared it and perfected it... and He said to man, etc." (Iyov, 28:27-28) The
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A Story About Waiting Print E-mail
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RebbeThere is a story, (Tzfat Merom weekly #13) about a pupil of the great Tzadik Rabbi Yoel Sirkush (1561-1640, the author of the 'Bais Chadash' (Ba'ch) on the Tur). Rabbi Sirkush was
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The Torah Connection: Mishpatim Print E-mail
Written by Rabbi Yaakov Shlomo Weinberg   

The Torah Connection“Zovei’ach L’elohim yochorom bilti l’Hashem levado”  (one who brings offerings to the gods will be destroyed – only to Hashem alone). Rashi,  based on the Gemara (Talmud),
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Profundities of Torah: Mishpatim - Loans Print E-mail
Written by Rabbi Yochanan Zweig   
The Profundities of TorahIm kesef talveh - (if/when you will lend money)....... (Exodus 22:24). Rashi (ad loc.) quotes the Mechilta: Rabbi Yishmoel says, "Every 'im' (if/when) found in the Torah refers
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Introducing Rabbi Saadiah Gaon's Commentary on Sefer Yetsirah Print E-mail
Written by Michael Linetsky   
Yetsirah

Rabbi Saadiah Gaon (b. 895) was the great master of the ancient Babylonian talmudic academy of Sura. He was the father of Jewish Biblical Exegesis who lay down the rules by which the Bible
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Rabbi Saadiah Gaon's Commentary on Sefer Yetsirah: The Book of Origins: Introduction Part II Print E-mail
Written by Michael Linetsky   
Sefer Yetsirah

III He then says: I have found that the speculators [who] undulated in the [study] of the creation have divided into nine groups, each occupying its thoughts with one [particular] idea deeming it the
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From Behind The Curtain: A Burst of Emotion Print E-mail
Written by Heshie HaGibbor   
From Behind The CurtainIn re the question you proposed tonight in shiur:  How can I speak when I come before the Melceh Malchei HaMelachim, HaKadosh Boruch Hu,  and say the words “Ado-nai Sefasai
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