DVAR TORAH This week's parsha begins with Moshe pleading with G-d to allow him to enter Land of Israel and continues with Moshe’s admonitions to Bnei Yisrael to follow the Torah’s instructions.
“Carefully adhere to the mitzvot of G-d, your G-d and the testimonies and the statutes that He has commanded you. And do what is right and good in the eyes of G-d - V’asita ha’yashar v’ha’tov b’ainai Hashem [6:17-18].”
The Ramban offers two explanations of these verses. The first and simple understanding is that Moshe first exhorted the Jews to fulfill the mitzvot. He then told them that their intentions when doing the commandments should be solely to do that which is good and right in the eyes of G-d.
But then the Ramban offers a different explanation. In the first verse, he explains that Moshe cautioned the Jews to fulfill the mitzvot that they had already been commanded. But, then, in the second verse, he commanded the Jews “V’asita ha’yashar v’ha’tov b’ainai Hashem” - to see what is right and good in the eyes of G-d, and follow that path - even if there hadn't been a specific command regarding that matter.
Why? Because as the Ramban explains the Torah couldn’t have dealt with every detailed aspect of a person's dealings with neighbors, friends, business, and society. Therefore, after mentioning many detailed laws, it gave a general command — do that which is right and good.
Which may be the ultimate connection between this week's parsha and the theme of Shabbat Nachamu. Because just as the consolation of Nachamu is the response to the mourning of Tisha B'Av, the idea of doing what is right and good is the response to the lack of understanding and baseless hatred which led to the destruction.
HALACHA OF THE WEEK: When Tisha B'av is on Thursday In most years, at the conclusion of Tisha B'Av, Ashkenazim maintain some of the day's restrictions until midday on the 10th of Av. (Sefardim continue these restrictions for the entire day.) [Orech Chaim 558:1]. This extension of restrictions is because the destruction of the Beit HaMikdash began late in the day on the 9th of Av and continued into the 10th.
Therefore, even after the fast ends, we still refrain from eating meat and drinking wine, washing clothes, wearing freshly laundered clothing, taking haircuts and shaving, listening to joyous music, bathing in hot water, and reciting "shehecheyanu."
However, this year, because the 10th of Av is also erev Shabbat, many permit haircuts, shaving, laundry, and bathing - if done in preparation for Shabbat, starting from the morning. And if waiting until the morning might limit one's Shabbat preparations, these things are permitted Thursday night, immediately after Tisha B'Av [Mishna Berura 558:3, Aruch Hashulchan Orech Chaim 558:2].
Interestingly, Rav Nissim Karelitz [Chut Shani – Shabbat, p. 328] was very lenient regarding laundry and permitted it immediately after the fast, even if the clothing was not needed for Shabbat. He explained that Ezra HaSofer had established the practice for laundry to be done on Thursdays so that Friday would be completely available to prepare for Shabbat [Bava Kamma 82a]. Therefore, when Tisha B'Av is on Thursday, and clothes cannot be washed during the day, it is permitted to begin right after the fast.
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MAZAL TOV * to Dr. Harvey and Diane Abramowitz on the Auf Ruf and upcoming marriage of their son, Eli to Devorah Sarah Rudack (Silver Spring). * to Eric Rothner on the birth of twin great grandsons. The proud parents are Carly and Alex Polk. * to Marc and Miriam Sommer on the forthcoming wedding of their granddaughter, Ayelet Senderowicz, to Eitan Griboff in New York.
REFUAH SHLAIMA * to Esther Meyers who is in rehab at The Pearl in Elk Grove Village. * to Aliza and Yoni Aberman’s son who is at Lurie Children’s Hospital - HaTinok ben Aliza Leah
COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENT Glenn Miller, Ruth Rotenberg and family announce a Hachnasat Sefer Torah - לע'נ Tanielle Gavre’ea Margalit Miller ע'ה, on Sunday August 6th - 1:00 pm. The event will begin at their home, 2937 W. Estes and dance the Torah to KINS North - 3003 West Touhy. Dancing and refreshments continue at the JCC.
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Kiddush at KINS Main is sponsored by Dr. Harvey and Diane Abramowitz in honor of the Auf Ruf of their son, Eli.
Seudah Shlishit at KINS Main is sponsored by Max and Rivkah Leah Friedman and MJ and Rachel Weinberger in commemoration of the yahrtzeit of their father, Aharon Dovid ben Moshe Yosef Weinberger z”l.
Seudah Shlishit at KINS North is sponsored by the Leib and Silverman families in commemoration of the yartzeit of their mother-in-law, grandmother and great-grandmother, Edith Leib z”l”
The Week of Learning is sponsored by Seymour and Sharon Gertz in commemoration of the yahrtzeits of their fathers, Laibel Gertz z’l and Paul Rosenberg z’l.
DAILY & WEEKLY SHIURIM DAF YOMI – Mon.-Fri. after 6:25 Shacharit; Sunday - 6:45am PARSHA PERSPECTIVE – RECORDED Sunday-Friday
MONDAY NIGHT SEDER - 8:00-9:00pm Mondays DAYTIME DIALOGUES: Wednesdays noon 30 MINUTES OF PARSHA - Wed. 8:00p/Shabbat 8:30a
SEMICHAT CHAVER PROGRAM - Wednesdays @ 8:15pm
SHABBAT WOMEN'S SHIUR - 5:00pm
TALMUD CLASS – 45 minutes before mincha
SEFER YESHAYAHU - Sundays, 9:00pm - will resume 8/13
BIRTHDAYS Mr. David Porush (7/29) Margalit Gottesman (7/31) Mrs. Maureen Katz (7/31) Zachary Perl (7/31) Yosef Shapiro (7/31) Mr. Alan Cohen (8/2) Rabbi Aaron Leibtag (8/2) Avigayil Silverman (8/2) Mrs. Elise Glassenberg (8/3) Mr. Shlomo Weil (8/3)
ANNIVEERSARIES Alan and Dvora Gold (8/4)
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MONDAY NIGHT SEDER - 8:00-9:00pm Mondays
SEMICHAT CHAVER PROGRAM - Wednesdays @ 8:15pm 
SHABBAT WOMEN'S SHIUR - 5:00pm 
TALMUD CLASS – 45 minutes before mincha
SEFER YESHAYAHU - Sundays, 9:00pm - 