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The Tosfos Yomtov was convinced that the death of 300,000 –600,000 Jews during the Chmielnicki massacres of 1648-49 were because of improper Tefila. Communicated: Tefilla

Chillul Tefila Bifarhesia, as well as halachicly challenged verbiage and dress, are external manifestations of a critical lack of personal yiras shomayim which has lethal consequences.



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From Hurricane Sandy To Sandy Hook: The Jewish Response To Darkness

As God's junior partners, we must always react in ways that help build and sustain the world and humanity.

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As God’s junior partners, we must always react in ways that help build and sustain the world and humanity. In this way we will create light amidst the deepest darkness.

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About the Author: Rabbi Kenneth Brander is the David Mitzner dean of Yeshiva University's Center for the Jewish Future (www.yu.edu/cjf), the largest provider of service learning and experiential education trips for Orthodox students. Its missions focus on helping impoverished individuals - Jews and non-Jews - around the world.


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