August 22, 2018 – 8pm Pre-High Holiday MACHZOR WORKSHOP with Rabbis Lerner and Matanky
Sunday, September 2, 2018 - 9:30am 17th Annual YOM IYUN in memory of Yaakov Levi Matanky z"l @ RZC Center 3740 West Dempster, Skokie for more information, click here
September 4-19, 2018 HOLIDAY FOOD DRIVE FOR THE ARK Click here for more information
HALACHA OF THE WEEK: Which Challah Should we cut for Shabbat Hamotzi? The Torah [Shemot 16:22] records that in the desert two portions of manna fell on Fridays. Based on this, the Talmud [Shabbat 117b] notes that we are obligated to use "lechem mishneh" - two loaves of bread on Shabbat.
Yet, the terminology of the Talmud regarding this mitzvah is a bit ambiguous, because it states that one must "botzeiah" on two breads on Shabbat. What is "botzeiah"? According to Rashi this term implies merely that we need to "recite a Beracha" over two loaves. However, Rashba disagrees and translates this word literally to mean "cut." Therefore, according the Rashba, one must cut both challot.
The Shulchan Aruch [Orach Chaim 274:1 and Mishna Berura ibid. note 4] rules in accordance with Rashi, while the Vilna Gaon [Biur Hagra ibid. s.v. Al Shtei and Aruch HaShulchan ibid, paragraph 3] rules in accordance with the Rashba.
If only one challah is cut, which one should be cut?
The Shulchan Aruch [ibid. 274:1] rules that we should cut the bottom challah. The Rama [ibid] notes that the Ashkenazic custom (based on Kabbala) is to cut the bottom challah at night and the top challah on Shabbat morning. The Rama writes that on Yom Tov, Ashkenazim cut the top challah for both evening and morning meals.
The Taz [ibid. 274:1] presents a method for cutting the bottom challah and avoiding violation of the "ein maavirim al hamitzvot" - not passing over a mitzvah (i.e. the top challah that is closer). He writes that one should position the bottom challah closer to himself. Another option, writes the Mishna Berura [ibid. note 5], is to recite the bracha on the top challah and subsequently place that challah on the bottom and cut it. Ashkenazim should follow either their family custom or the prevalent community minhag.
DVAR TORAH In our parsha we learn, “You shall be tamim [wholehearted] with the L-rd, your G-d” [Devarim 18:13] which according to the Ramban this is a positive commandment!
But what does "tamim" mean? Explained Rashi, that it means to “walk with Him with wholeheartedness [temimut] - to trust in what He has in store for you and do not delve into the future. But rather, whatever comes upon you accept with wholeheartedness and then you will be with Him and His portion.”
But then the Torah continues: “For these nations that you are possessing – they listen to astrologers and diviners; but as for you – not so has Hashem, your G-d, given for you.”
HaRav Moshe Feinstein explained that unlike the nations of the world who sought out astrologers and fortunetellers, we are supposed to be different. We are not even supposed to seek out prophets to tell us the future. Rather, prophets will only be provided by G-d to deliver a message that G-d feels we need to know. We must listen to the prophets, but not inquire of them!
Because our approach must be that of "temimut" - of accepting and trusting in G-d. And not trying to divine what He has in store.
MAZAL TOV * to Michael and Tova Perl on the Bar Mitzvah of their son Zachary. Mazal Tov to grandparents Susan Feuer and Irv and Lynn Shapiro and Dr. Lawrence Perl. Special Mazal Tov to great grandparents Sylvia and Bill Shapiro, Margot Kirsche and Bea Perl. * to Jim and Terri Rosenwasser on the Auf Ruf of their son Elisha. Mazal Tov to grandparents Jakie and Jerry Rosenwasser. * to Esther Cardash on the birth of great grandson Ariel Yosef born to Yehuda and Esti Romanoff and on the birth of great granddaughter Nechama, born to Zevi and Yael Farkas. * to Rabbi Michael and Bonnie Myers on the birth of a grandson, born to their children Kinneret and Avrohom Abrams * to Eva Weiss on the wedding of her grandson, Yehuda Segal to Dvora Saperstein. Mazel Tov to parents Rabbi David and Marcy Segal
REFUAH SHLAIMA * to Yosef Shapiro who is recuperating at home.
SPONSORS Main Minyan Kiddush is sponsored by Michael and Tova Perl in honor of the Bar Mitzvah of their son Zachary
Early Minyan Kiddush is sponsored by Jim and Terri Rosenwasser in honor of the Auf Ruf of their son Elisha
Donations to the Kiddush Fund were made by: * Sharyl Ross in commemoration of the yahrtzeit of David Ross z”l * Rabbi Azi and Shari Feifel in honor of the engagement of their son Noam to Tali Laserson. * Alan and Devora Sorscher in commemoration of the yahrtzeit of Devora’s father, Rabbi Victor Zwelling z”l. * Jerry and Brenda Katz in honor of their anniversary. * Henry and Marlene Wasserstrom in honor of their anniversary.
CLASSES @ KINS All classes with the YU Torah MiTzion Kollel will resume September 4th FRIDAY 7:05am – Daf Yomi with Yoel Goldberg
SHABBAT 8:30am – Parshat Hashavua with Rabbi Myers 5:00pm – Parshat Hashavua with Wisdom of Torah Institute 45 min. before Mincha – Mesechet Ketubot with Rabbi Matanky
SUNDAY 6:30am - Daf Yomi with Yoel Goldberg 9:00am – Sefer Shmuel with Rabbi Matanky 9:00am – Contemporary Halacha with Rabbi Lerner
MONDAY 7:05am – Daf Yomi with Yoel Goldberg 2:00pm - Halacha and Chumash for Men
TUESDAY 7:05am – Daf Yomi with Yoel Goldberg 2:00pm - Halacha and Chumash for Men with Rabbi Lerner
WEDNESDAY 7:05am – Daf Yomi with Yoel Goldberg 2:00pm - Halacha and Chumash for Men with Rabbi Lerner
THURSDAY 7:15am - Daf Yomi with Yoel Goldberg 2:00pm - Halacha and Chumash for Men
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