Communicated: TefillaChillul 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.
Posted on: September 21st, 2012
Sections → ArtsAs the year draws to a close we have the book of Deuteronomy before us week after week, reviewing many of the halachos and reminding us of our harrowing trek through the wilderness. Moshe Rabbeinu is the stern narrator, guiding us to the very edge of the Promised Land, a final step he will never take. He pleads with God to let him enter the Land to no avail. Finally, “Moses, servant of Hashem, died there, in the land of Moab, by the mouth of Hashem. And He buried him in the depression, in the land of Moab, opposite Beth-peor, and no one knows his burial place to this day. (Deut. 34: 5).” We complete our reading of the Torah with tears in our eyes for our faithful teacher, prophet and leader, whose life seems to end in angst and frustration. What was the inner life of our brave and tenacious leader?
Tevye in the Promised Land, Chapter 14: The Dybbuk
Posted on: September 20th, 2012
Sections → Books → The Bookshelf → Tevye in the Promised LandStrangely, the person who seemed most affected by Tzeitl’s death was Goliath. Upon hearing the news, he surrounded himself with an impenetrable wall. He even found it hard to play with the children. Shmuelik said the body had to remain wrapped in a sheet on the floor of Hodel’s house until the Sabbath was over. [...]
Community Currents – September 21, 2012
Posted on: September 20th, 2012
Sections → Community → Community Currents.
Israeli Company Wins Tender to Build Milk Parlors for Belarus
Posted on: September 20th, 2012
News → GlobalAn Israeli company has won a 12 million-euro tender with the Belarusian government to build 135 advanced cow milking parlors across the country.
Shekel Up Against Dollar Post-Rosh Hashanah
Posted on: September 19th, 2012
Sections → Business/FinanceThe shekel strengthened against the dollar and euro in trading after the Rosh Hashana holiday. Tel Aviv’s foreign currency exchange market was closed Monday and Tuesday for the Jewish New Year.
Kashrut: Long-Term Gains In A World Of Compromises
Posted on: September 14th, 2012
Sections → Magazine → Teens and TwentiesMy grandmother is an amazing chef. She makes the best sponge cake, matzo ball soup and sticky buns. We always loved visiting her and noshing on her delicious treats, but when my family became Torah observant, we had a hard time giving up her delicacies. We were not the only ones who suffered; my grandmother [...]
Posted on: September 14th, 2012
Sections → Magazine → PotpourriDear Tanya, There are some diet delivery services that are kosher. Do you recommend I try them? In the past, one of the reasons I had a hard time sticking to a diet was because I hate preparing for myself, and when life gets hectic I just don’t have the time.
Posted on: September 14th, 2012
Sections → Magazine → PotpourriWhen people ask me what kind of column I write for The Jewish Press, I say, “advice,” but I actually make those quotes with my fingers. I don’t think I’ve actually saved any lives yet. But this column is still great way to vent about your problems, so long as you can figure out how to put them in the form of a question.
Posted on: September 14th, 2012
Sections → Magazine → PotpourriMy name is Eli Freundlich. I was 18 and had just graduated Torah Voddath in Williamsburg. America had entered the war a few years before. I wanted to be drafted so was happy when I received my notice. It was July 1943 - July 27, 1943 to be exact – when I was sworn into the American Army.
Posted on: September 14th, 2012
Sections → Family → Chronicles of Crises“She didn’t have to elaborate,” says Malka. “Not that she had ever gone into any detail, but I’d read and heard enough to know that she was reliving the horrors that she and innumerable others were forced to endure when they were mercilessly stuffed into the cattle cars… and I also understood that she was overcome with a sense of pride in her heritage that has miraculously survived despite the evil intent of a monstrous dictator that sought to annihilate us.”
Posted on: September 13th, 2012
Sections → Magazine → On Our Own/Cheryl KupferJust a few short days ago we were in summer mode, vacationing in the mountains, at the cottage, or on the road visiting family, friends or sightseeing. But with the start of September and school, we become all to aware that the Yamim Noraim - the Days of Awe – are upon us, that sobering period of time when a year's worth of our actions and activities will be evaluated by our Creator. His ultimate assessment and judgement will affect the quality and quantity of the days of our lives.
Posted on: September 13th, 2012
Sections → Family → Marriage and RelationshipsDear Dr. Yael: I am a 20 years old and dating. While I know that people consider me to be an attractive young woman, I have been getting rejected – quite a lot. This might be happening because I am painfully shy. For the most part I clam up while on a date; I become [...]
Posted on: September 13th, 2012
Sections → Community → South FloridaA dear friend recently shared a family story. Her grandfather had come to America before World War II to test the prospects of relocating his family in the new country.
First Week Of Hebrew School At Chabad Chayil
Posted on: September 13th, 2012
Sections → Community → South FloridaChabad Chayil-Highland Lakes Jewish Center has completed the first week of afternoon Hebrew school.
Renowned Chazzan, Choir At Chabad/South Broward Selichos
Posted on: September 13th, 2012
Sections → Community → South FloridaA unique "tripleheader'' of inspiration and talent were present in Hallandale Beach, on Selichos night, September 8. At 11 p.m., 770 Mashpia Reb Shlomo Zarchi lead the traditional farbrengen that customarily precedes Selichos. At 1:15 a.m., Rabbi Yossy Lebovics, principal of the Chaya Aydel Seminary, lead the Selichos service accompanied by Sholom, Mendel and Dovid of the Lebovics Boys Choir.
Voter Registration Drive In South Florida
Posted on: September 13th, 2012
Sections → Community → South FloridaThe Orthodox Union and Jewish Leadership Coalition for School Choice (JLCSC) are pleased to announce a joint nonpartisan voter registration campaign in Hollywood and Boca Raton, South Florida.
New Exhibits At Florida Holocaust Museum
Posted on: September 13th, 2012
Sections → Community → South FloridaThe Florida Holocaust Museum, located at 55 Fifth Street South, St Petersburg, is proud to present the following new exhibits:
Tevye in the Promised Land, Chapter 13: Tzeitl’s Last Wish
Posted on: September 13th, 2012
Sections → Books → The Bookshelf → Tevye in the Promised Land“What are we going to eat?” Shmuelik asked Tevye as they changed into their Sabbath clothing. Tevye did not understand the question. “What do you mean?” he asked. Before Shmuelik could answer, Hillel spoke up in a bard’s satirical manner. “He means that though you may be overjoyed to be reunited with your daughter, the [...]
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