Parshat Shemini 5786: The Eighth Day, the Simcha and Sorrow — Meanings for Today?

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This week, our Parshat HaShavua, Parshat Shemini is dedicated Lilui Nishmas for the Yahrtzeit of My Mother, Chana bat Zalman HaKohen who was niftar on 22 Nissan 5775 and for the safety of the Chayalim as well as for the good health and security of kol Am Yisrael.

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Why the “Venezuela Model” Doesn’t Work with Iran

Why the “Venezuela Model” Doesn’t Work with Iran

by Moshe Burt

We begin with this report: Iranian President’s warning: ‘The economy will collapse’ :

A report by Iran International reveals a sharp conflict at the top of the regime between President Masoud Pezakhian and the commander of the Revolutionary Guards.

According to the report, Pezeshkian criticized the IRGC and warned that without a ceasefire, Iran’s economy could collapse within three to four weeks.

Tensions reportedly developed between Pezeshkian and IRGC commander Ahmad Vahidi over the conduct of the war and its severe impact on the domestic economy. read more

Dayenu 5786: The Kittel, Charoset and Our Ongoing Struggle for Spiritual Freedom, National Sovereignty and Avodah Hashem

Shalom Friends;

Our Pesach vort is being sponsored by Avraham and Miriam Deutsch of Efrat dedicated Lillui Nismas for Avraham’s Father: Mordechai ben Avraham Aba and Sara, for his Mother, Sara Rotza bat Tzion bat Avraham Yaakov and Chaya Leah and dedicated for the safety of the Chayalim, as well as for the good health and security of kol Am Yisrael. To Mishpochat Deutsch, many thanks for your sponsorship, and your continued kindnesses.

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Parshat Tzav 5786: Private Holiness, Revealed Holiness and Amalek’s Lust to Destroy the Souls of Jews

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Our Parshat Tzav vort is being sponsored by Mutti and Michele Frankel of Ramat Beit Shemesh dedicated Lillui Nismas Michelle’s grandmother, Sandy Kramer’s mother Rachel (Rose) Bat Aharon Kahn and for the safety of the Chayalim as well as for the good health and security of kol Am Yisrael. To Mishpochat Frankel, many thanks for your sponsorship, and your continued kindnesses.

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Parshat Vayikra 5786: Humility and the Gate of Prayer in Our Days

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This year’s Parshiyot Vayikra vort is being sponsored by Moshe and Lauren Pitzele and family of Ramat Beit Shemesh dedicated in honor of their son Yisrael Noach’s birthday and dedicated for the safety of the Chayalim and for the good health and security of kol Am Yisrael. To the Pitzele family, many thanks for your sponsorship and for your continued kindnesses.

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Parshat Vayakhel-Pekudei 5786: Shabbos, the Mishkan and National Unity as One

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This year’s Parshiyot Vayakhel/Pekudei vort is being sponsored by Steven and Debra Glanz and family of Ramat Beit Shemesh dedicated to their children for Hotslocha this year in all of their endeavors and dedicated for the safety of the Chayalim and for the good health and security of kol Am Yisrael. To the Glanz family, many thanks for your sponsorship and for your continued kindnesses.

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Parshat Ki Tisa 5786: Miscalculation, Panic for Lack of Emunah, and the Eigel Zahav

Shalom Friends;

This week, our Parshat HaShavua, Parsha Ki Tisa is being sponsored by Dov and Lauren Greenberg and family of Ramat Beit Shemesh dedicated for the safety of the Chayalim, as well as for the good health and security of kol Am Yisrael.. To the Greenberg family, many thanks for your sponsorship and for your continued kindnesses.

You can celebrate a Simcha — a birth, a Bar/Bat Mitzvah, a Chassuna or other Simcha event in your life, or commemorate a Yahrtzeit of a loved one, or for whatever other reason by sponsoring a Parshat HaShavua. read more

Purim 5786: The King’s Signet Ring, the Edict, and “Al Tira”

Shalom Friends;

Our Purim vort is being sponsored by Avraham and Miriam Deutsch of Efrat dedicated for the safety of the Chayalim, as well as for the good health and security of kol Am Yisrael. To Mishpochat Deutsch, many thanks for your sponsorship, your great friendship and your continued kindnesses.

You can celebrate a Simcha — a birth, a Bar/Bat Mitzvah, a Chassuna or other Simcha event in your life, or commemorate a Yahrtzeit of a loved one, or for whatever other reason by sponsoring a Parshat HaShevua. read more

Parshat Tetzaveh 5786: The Bigadim of the Kohen and Kohen Gadol and Understandings for Our Times

Shalom Friends;

This week, our Parshat HaShevua, Parshat Tetzaveh is dedicated Lilui Nishmas for the Ninth Yahrtzeit of My Father: Me’ir HaKohen ben Shabtai HaKohen who was niftar on 9 Adar 5777. This vort also dedicated for the safety of the Chayalim, as well as for the good health and security of kol Am Yisrael.

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Parshat Terumah 5786: The Three Crowns of Kedusha in the Mishkan/Beit HaMikdash, and Honesty of a Good Name

Shalom Friends;

This week, our Parshat HaShavua — Terumah is being co-sponsored by Rabbi Tully and Hindy Bryks of Ramat Beit Shemesh dedicated Lilui Nishmas for Hindi’s Father, Moshe Zev ben Yosef, z”l, and anonymously dedicated for Hatslucha to children of the Ramat Beit Shemesh community. Both co-sponsors dedicate for the safety of the Chayalim, as well as for the good health and security of kol Am Yisrael. To the Bryks family and our anonymous co-sponsor, many thanks for your sponsorship and continued kindnesses. read more