Shabbat, February 8-9, 2019 Scholar in Residence RABBI MOSHE TARAGIN Friday Night Teen Oneg - 8pm at Karesh's Home - 2950 West Sherwin Shabbat Morning Shiur after the 7:30 a.m. minyan "The Human Voice and Divine Worship" Shabbat Afternoon Shiur - 3:45pm "Appreciating Chassidus for Non-Chassidim"
Motzaei Shabbat, Feb. 9, 2019 – 8:00p JUF MELEVEH MALKA Featuring Rabbi Moshe Taragin Click here for more information
Every Motzaei Shabbat 1hr after havdala FATHER & SON LEARNING @ KINS Mishnayot, Prizes and Snacksclick her for more information
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HALACHA OF THE WEEK: Standing for the Reading of the Ten Commandments
This Shabbat, in the course of the regular Torah reading, we will also read the Aseret HaDibbrot ("Ten Commandments").
The Talmud [Brachot 12a] discusses the fact, that while the Aseret HaDibbrot were read daily in the Temple, outside the Temple, it was not read. The reason for this was to avoid the misperception that this section of the Torah was any more important than any other part of the Torah. It is for this reason that there is a disagreement among halachic authorities whether or not one should stand specifically for the reading of the Aseret HaDibbrot -- perhaps someone would think that this section bears greater importance than other parts of the Torah.
Those who advocate that one should stand during the reading of this section, suggest that this is reminiscent of the moment when the Torah was given, and all of the people stood around Mt. Sinai [Shaarei Ephraim 7:37; Tzitz Eliezer 7:26; Yaskil Avdi 2:1 and 7:1]. Others are concerned that standing may be misunderstood and therefore forbid any special mode of reading/listening to the Aseret HaDibbrot [Rambam Teshuvot 46; Kaf HaChayim 194:30; Yichave Daat 1:29 and 6:8].
A compromise position is suggested by both Rabbi Ovadia Yosef and Moshe Shternbuch, that if one were to stand for a bit BEFORE the reading of the Aseret HaDibbrot that it would be permitted to remain standing for this section as well [Yichave Daat 6:8; Teshuvot V'hanHagot 1:144]. However, Rabbi Moshe Feinstein does caution us that whatever custom exists in the community should remain and not be swayed by opposing positions [Iggrot Moshe Orech Chayim 4:22].
DVAR TORAH In the beginning of this week's parsha, when Yitro joins Moshe in the wilderness, he brings with him Moshe's wife and his two sons, Gershom and Eliezer.
Explained the Torah, the sons' names were based on Moshe's experiences: Gershom - because "he was a stranger [ger] in a foreign land;” and Eliezer - because the G-d of my father helped me [b’Ezri] and saved me from the sword of Pharaoh.
But didn't Moshe's salvation from Pharaoh precede his arrival in Midian? Shouldn't the first son have been called Eliezer and not the second?
According to Rabbi Samson Raphael Hirsch, the answer is that Eliezer was born shortly after Moshe returned to Egypt. Because as long as he was separated from his people he felt like a stranger, but when he was reunited, and the Pharaoh who had threatened him had died he felt safe.
However, the Netziv gave a different answer - explaining that to thank G-d for salvation cannot occur until the salvation is complete. Therefore, when Moshe first escaped Egypt and Pharaoh was still alive, Moshe's life was still at risk. Only after the news arrived that Pharaoh had died arrived, did Moshe finally feel safe - able to name his son Eliezer.
MAZAL TOV * to Moshe and Doreen Mermelstein on the birth of a grandson. The proud parents are Alex and Ayelet Mermelstein. * to Alan and Dvora Gold on the birth of a grandson. The proud parents are Adina and Naftali Wein. The Shalom Zachor will take place by Alan and Dvora 2922 W. Lunt 8-10 PM. * to Fred and Shelley Waltzer on the engagement of their daughter Sarah to Michael Klein of Las Vegas, son of Mr. and Mrs. Norman Reinach.
REFUAH SHLAIMA * to Yosef Shapiro who is recuperating at home. * to Nava Gavriella bat Naomi Tova Shicker
CONDOLENCES * to Eva Gertzfeld, Leah & Hillel Shapiro, Raizy & Cary Rubinstein, Ayelet & Yosef Knopf, and Yechiel & Sarah Gertzfeld and families on the loss of their husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather, Gilbert Gertzfeld z”l. Shiva is being observed at the Knopf residence, 2918 West Farwell. Shacharit at 7:30 am and Mincha/Maariv at 4:35 pm.
* to Moshe and Rachel Yudkowsky and family on the loss of their father and grandfather, Gershon Yudkowsky z”l. Moshe began sitting on Monday at his home, 2952 W. Fargo Ave, and will join by joined by his brother David Yudkowsky and sister Rena Sakols when they return from Israel on Wednesday and then they will be sitting at David's home, 9341 Avers, Skokie. Condolence call hours through Sunday morning are 8:00-11:00am, 12:00-4:00pm, and 6:00-9:00pm. Mincha starting Wednesday will be at 4:40pm
Donations to the Kiddush Fund were made by * Rivkah Leah Friedman in honor of Max’s birthday * Orah, Benjamin, Adam, Aaron and Abigail Katz in honor of Lev’s birthday. * Daniel Peikes and family in honor of Ronit’s and Yitzchak’s birthdays. * Efrem and Neena Holley in honor of their son Liam’s 1st birthday. * Efrem and Neena Holley in commemoration of the yahrtzeit of Neena’s sister Chana. * Mrs. Eva Gertzfeld in commemoration of the yahrtzeit of her father, Solomon Grunfeld z”l (Shalom ben Chaim).
SHABBAT 8:30am – Parshat Hashavua with Rabbi Myers 3:00pm – Parshat HaShavua with Wisdom of Torah Institute - the speaker this week is Dr. Esther Shkop 45 min. before Mincha – Mesechet Ketubot with Rabbi Matanky
SUNDAY 6:30am - Daf Yomi with Yoel Goldberg 9:00am – Sefer Shmuel with Rabbi Matankywill not meet this week 9:00am – Contemporary Halacha with Rabbi Lerner 8:00-9:45pm – YU Torah MiTzion Kollel Night Seder 8:00-8:45pm - Teen SNL (Sunday Night Learning) with Rabbi Kanter
MONDAY 7:05am – Daf Yomi with Yoel Goldberg 2:00pm - Halacha and Chumash for Men 8:00-9:45pm – YU Torah MiTzion Kollel Night Seder 8:00pm – Halacha Then and Now with Rabbi Meyers
TUESDAY 7:05am – Daf Yomi with Yoel Goldberg 2:00pm - Halacha and Chumash for Men with Rabbi Lerner 8:00-9:45pm – YU Torah MiTzion Kollel Night Seder
WEDNESDAY 7:05am – Daf Yomi with Yoel Goldberg 12:40pm - Navi class for women with Rabbi Rosenbaum 2:00pm - Halacha and Chumash for Men with Rabbi Lerner 8:00-9:45pm – YU Torah MiTzion Kollel Night Seder
THURSDAY 7:15am - Daf Yomi with Yoel Goldberg 2:00pm - Halacha and Chumash for Men 8:00-9:45pm – YU Torah MiTzion Kollel Night Seder 9:00pm - From the Dayan's Desk with Rabbi Reiss
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