Z Report Live! By Yossi Zweig SHOW #110

DEBUT PREVIEW A.K.APELLA 5 HERE

CCHF Request for tehillim

Please say tehillim for Fraida bas Sara, she is in the hospital with high levels of toxication caused by a medication Please continue saying tehillim for Devora Chiyena bas Eliyitta, a wonder mother of five, with stage 4 cancer Please continue saying tehillim for Shmuel Shomron ben Devora – still waiting for bone marrow transplant Please say tehillim for Natan ben Zahara – with Alzheimer’s – who disappeared last night Please say tehillim for Tzirel bas Chaya - with many complications and in and out of the hospital Please say tehillim for Devorah Tziporah bas Pesel – who is scheduled for surgery next week Please continue to say tehillim for Shilo ben Leah – who is being treated for cancer Please saye tehillim for Yehudit Malka bas Rivka Perl –who has cancer with metastases Please continue to say tehillim for Gittel bas Devorah Sora – still recovering from bone marrow transplant Please say tehillim for Nosson ben Ella - who is in a coma Please say tehillim for Rabbi Brevda – Shlomo Leib ben Miryam – suffering with cancer Please say tehillim for Binyomin ben Rochel – a diabetic who lost use of his legs and is now blind Please say tehillim for Yehonoson ben Malka Please say tehillim for Yoel Refael ben Bluma Gittel Boruch Hashem Natan ben Zahara – with Alzheimer’s – was found

[chicago-aneinu] Update on Rubashkin case

A few updates on the case of Sholom Rubashkin: As you might have already heard, lawyers for Sholom Rubashkin -- Paul Clement and Nathan Lewin -- recently filed a cert petition to the Supreme Court asking the court to hear the case. This past Friday, an excellent Op-Ed was co-authored by two prominent professors, Alan Dershowitz and Ronald Rotunda. you can see it by clicking here. Please forward it to all your friends and post the link on your facebook page! Also, 50 congressmen have thus far written to the Attorney General urging for an investigation into prosecutorial misconduct and Sholom's draconian 27-year sentence. Please help with still much needed funds for Sholom's legal defense: https://sholomacrossamerica.com/donate/ May Sholom Rubashkin indeed see the justice he so deserves. http://justiceforsholom.org/

Spiritual Guide to the Omer SUNDAY NIGHT/MONDAY

(PLEASE LEARN THIS FOR A REFUA SHELAMA FOR THE GEDOLIM Rav Elyashiv -Yosef Sholom ben Chaya Musha, Rav Shteinman - Aaron Yehuda Leib ben Gitel Feiga, Rav Weiss - Yitzchak Tuvia ben Rikal, Rav Belsky - NAME ADDDED Chaim Yisroel ben Chana Tzirtel, Rav Yosef - Yaakov Chai ben Margalit Harav Shlomo Leib Ben Miriam - HaRav Shlomo Brevda Harav Yeshaya Yaakov Ben Raizel - HaRav Yeshaya Yaakov Portugal Harav Meshulem Fish Ben Tziril - The Toshe Rebbe Harav Yitzchok Issac Ben Treina - HaRav Isaav Ausband for a refuah shleima b’soch kol cholei am Yisrael.)Day Two of Week 4: Gevurah of Netzach 23rd Day of the Omer Examine the discipline of your endurance. Endurance must be directed toward productive goals and expressed in a constructive manner. Is my endurance and determination focused to help cultivate good habits and break bad ones? Or is it the other way around? Does my endurance come from strength or weakness? Does it come out of deep conviction or out of defensiveness? Am I ever tenacious out of stubbornness and an unwillingness to acknowledge errors? Am I invested in certain decisions and not prepared to review them? Do I use my endurance against itself by being tenacious in my lack of determination? Exercise for the day: Break one bad habit today.

Spiritual Guide to the Omer MOTZI SHABBOS/SUNDAY

(PLEASE LEARN THIS FOR A REFUA SHELAMA FOR THE GEDOLIM Rav Elyashiv -Yosef Sholom ben Chaya Musha, Rav Shteinman - Aaron Yehuda Leib ben Gitel Feiga, Rav Weiss - Yitzchak Tuvia ben Rikal, Rav Belsky - NAME ADDDED Chaim Yisroel ben Chana Tzirtel, Rav Yosef - Yaakov Chai ben Margalit Harav Shlomo Leib Ben Miriam - HaRav Shlomo Brevda Harav Yeshaya Yaakov Ben Raizel - HaRav Yeshaya Yaakov Portugal Harav Meshulem Fish Ben Tziril - The Toshe Rebbe Harav Yitzchok Issac Ben Treina - HaRav Isaav Ausband for a refuah shleima b’soch kol cholei am Yisrael.)Day One of Week 4: Chesed of Netzach 22nd Day of the Omer Week Four - Netzach Endurance and ambition is a combination of determination and tenacity. It is a balance of patience, persistence and guts. Endurance is also being reliable and accountable, which establishes security and commitment. Without endurance, any good endeavor or intention has no chance of success. Endurance means to be alive, to be driven by what counts. It is the readiness to fight for what you believe, to go all the way. Without such commitment any undertaking remains flat and empty. It is an energy which comes from within and stops at nothing to achieve its goals. This, of course, requires that endurance be closely examined to ensure that it is used in a healthy and productive manner. Ask yourself: How committed am I to my values? How much would I fight for them? Am I easily swayed? What price am I ready to pay for my beliefs? Is there any truth for which I would be ready to give my life? Effective endurance needs to encompass the following seven ingredients: love, discipline, compassion, endurance, humility, bonding and dignity. The problems people have with endurance and commitment are due to a lack of one or more of these seven components.

Spiritual Guide to the Omer FRIDAY NIGHT/SHABBOS

(PLEASE LEARN THIS FOR A REFUA SHELAMA FOR THE GEDOLIM Rav Elyashiv -Yosef Sholom ben Chaya Musha, Rav Shteinman - Aaron Yehuda Leib ben Gitel Feiga, Rav Weiss - Yitzchak Tuvia ben Rikal, Rav Belsky - NAME ADDDED Chaim Yisroel ben Chana Tzirtel, Rav Yosef - Yaakov Chai ben Margalit Harav Shlomo Leib Ben Miriam - HaRav Shlomo Brevda Harav Yeshaya Yaakov Ben Raizel - HaRav Yeshaya Yaakov Portugal Harav Meshulem Fish Ben Tziril - The Toshe Rebbe Harav Yitzchok Issac Ben Treina - HaRav Isaav Ausband for a refuah shleima b’soch kol cholei am Yisrael.) Day Seven of Week 3: Malchut of Tiferet 21st Day of the Omer Examine the dignity of your compassion. For compassion to be complete (and enhance the other six aspects of compassion) it must recognize and appreciate individual sovereignty. It should boost self-esteem and cultivate human dignity. Both your own dignity and the dignity of the one benefiting from your compassion. Is my compassion expressed in a dignified manner? Do I manifest and emphasize majesty in my compassion? Does it elicit dignity in others? Do I recognize the fact that when I experience compassion as dignified it will reflect reciprocally in the one who receives compassion? Exercise for the day: Rather than just giving them charity help them help themselves in a fashion that strengthens their dignity.

JI AND JMR YBC: Amein A Capella Video

Composed, Arranged, Produced & Background Vocals (including Vocal Bass & Vocal Drums) performed by: Eli Gerstner (EG Productions) Video Directed, Filmed & Edited by: Mendy Leonorovitz (On Time Studios) Additional Video Editing by: Ari Abramovitz Choir Conducted & Choreography by: Yossi Newman Vocals Recorded & Edited @ EG Studios NY/NJ by: Eli Gerstner & Yossi Newman Mixed & Mastered @ Gater Music, inc. – Fairlawn, NJ by: Larry Gates

[chicago-aneinu] Important! Risk for Toddlers on Playground Slides

Surprising Risk for Toddlers on Playground Slides Friday April 27, 2012 Last spring, Katie Dickman of Dunkirk, Md., was at the playground with her 18-month-old toddler, Hannah, when the little girl asked to ride down a twisting slide. Ms. Dickman accompanied her daughter, carefully keeping the child on her lap as they coasted to the bottom. But without warning, Hannah’s sneaker caught on the side of the slide. Although Ms. Dickman grabbed the leg and unstuck her daughter’s foot, by the time they reached the ground, the girl was whimpering and could not walk. A doctor’s visit later revealed a fractured tibia. “My wife was just trying to keep Hannah extra safe and make sure she didn’t fall,” said Hannah’s father, Jed Dickman. “She felt very guilty about it.” As the Dickmans soon learned, such injuries are surprisingly common. Although nobody keeps national statistics, orthopedic specialists say they treat a number of toddlers and young children each year with broken legs as a result of riding down the slide on a parent’s lap. A study at Winthrop University Hospital in Mineola, N.Y., found that nearly 14 percent of pediatric leg fractures over an 11-month period involved toddlers riding down the slide with a parent. Dr. Edward Holt, the orthopedic surgeon at Anne Arundel Medical Center in Annapolis who treated Hannah’s injury last April, said that just two weeks ago he treated a 4-year-old boy who had been injured going down the slide with his father. “This fracture is entirely preventable,” said Dr. Holt, who has created a warning poster for local pediatrician offices and a You Tube video alerting parents to the hazard. This may be one of those counterintuitive cases when a child is safer by himself. If a foot gets caught while the child is sliding alone, he can just stop moving or twist around until it comes free. But when a child is sitting in an adult lap, the force of the adult’s weight behind him ends up breaking his leg. The injury is typically treated with a cast from the foot to above the knee; the good news is that no surgery or resetting is needed. The child wears the cast for four to six weeks and heals without any lasting complications. But the damage is not merely physical. “The parents are always crushed that they broke their kid’s leg and are baffled as to why nobody ever told them this could happen,” Dr. Holt said. “Sometimes one parent is angry at the other parent because that parent caused the child’s fracture. It has some real consequences to families, and I hate to see it happen.” The Mineola study was done by Dr. John Gaffney, a pediatric orthopedic specialist at Winthrop, after he had treated a rash of playground slide fractures. The hospital’s data indicated that every sliding fracture involved a child younger than 3 riding in an adult’s lap. The fracture might not be immediately obvious, but typically the child appeared to be in pain and could not put weight on the leg. Dr. Gaffney said he has treated three playground fractures in the last month for children sliding with a grandparent, a parent and a baby sitter. “As soon as the weather gets warm, this starts to happen,” he said. “It’s so common, but parents say: ‘How did I not know about this? I thought it was doing something good for my child by having them sit on my lap.’ ” Andy Dworkin, a former journalist who is now a medical student in Portland, Ore., said his son Felix, then 18 months, was playing with a toddler friend at an elementary school where they were drawn to a blue slide. Felix rode down first, on the lap of his mother, but his rubber-soled shoe caught on the slide and he started to scream when he got off the slide. Another mother, at the top of the slide with her own 17-month-old, quickly slid down with her son to try to help. But soon that little boy was crying as well. At the emergency room, both boys were found to have fractures, and they were fitted with orange and blue casts. “I was surprised at how easy it was for a young child to break their leg on a playground,” said Mr. Dworkin, who wrote about the experience for his hometown paper, The Oregonian. “I was even more surprised how nonchalant the hospital staff was about what was happening. They said they see this all the time.” Both boys had full recoveries. Felix, now 3 ½, doesn’t remember the accident, but will now go down small slides only and remains cautious around large twisting slides, said Mr. Dworkin. Dr. Holt said he did not want to discourage parents from taking their children to the playground or even playing on slides, but did want to spread the word about the risks of sliding with a child on your lap. To prevent the injury, the best solution is to allow a child to slide by himself, with supervision and instructions on how to play safely. Young children can be placed on the slide at the halfway point with a parent standing next to the slide. At the very least, parents should remove a child’s shoes before riding down the slide with the child on their laps, and make sure the child’s legs don’t touch the sides or sliding surface. “I’m not saying we need to make the entire world out of rubber and insulate kids,” he said. “But this is something that is so totally predictable and preventable. That’s why I want to get the word out this one could go away.” {NY Times/Matzav.com Newscenter}

[chicago-aneinu] Please Daven

I received the following from an Aneinu member: Tefilos are needed for Leah bas Varda for a complete and speedy recovery

[chicago-aneinu] Update - Boy in Japan

Dear Aneinu Members, Someone recently mentioned to me that they heard Yaakov Yosef ben Raizel, the boy in Japan, was released. This is incorrect! He is still in in a Japanese prison and still needs our tefillos. May we soon hear besoros tovos. Have a good Shabbos, Chaya Miriam Tizku L'Mitzvos

[chicago-aneinu] Please Daven - Surgery Today

Received from an Aneinu member: My father passed away on Sunday. His Mother is not doing so great health wise. Right now she's in the hospital & she might have surgery on her gallbladder tomorrow. She needs all the tefillos possible right now. Could you please send out an email? Her name is Nelliya bas Frada.

[chicago-aneinu] Levaya Minyan Needed Today

Baruch Dayan Ha'Emes. HI As many of you know, I have been living in the apartment under an elderly Jewish man, Mr. Seymour Jaffe a''h, for over 15 years. I became PowerOfAttorney for him a couple of years ago. He was very isolated and knew only me, his neighbor. Recently, I have had to use that POA to put him in the hospital and then to the nursing home. I have been taking care of both his medical and financial decisions for about 7 weeks now. He passed away last night. I arranged a grave side funeral for him at Waldheim at 2pm Erev Shabbat. (Through Weinstein on Skokie Blvd.) He had no family here, had no siblings, never married and no children. There will be only me and a trusted CareGiver to see him off as he journeys to the next world. May he rest in only peace. Should there be ANY JEWISH MAN available tomorrow afternoon.......we are up to SIX men for a minyan......and I would love to have a minyan if possible. Call Weinstein on Skokie Blvd and ask where to find us at Waldheim. As for my time.....I am not finished yet. I move into another new job...Executor of his Will. I SO SO SO apologize for not being available to my friends, clients!, and other mitzvah opportunities in the last weeks. Please forgive me. Things will slow down soon. kol tuv Devorah Haggar Devorah@DevorahDesigns.com

Spiritual Guide to the Omer THURSDAY NIGHT/FRIDAY

(PLEASE LEARN THIS FOR A REFUA SHELAMA FOR THE GEDOLIM Rav Elyashiv -Yosef Sholom ben Chaya Musha, Rav Shteinman - Aaron Yehuda Leib ben Gitel Feiga, Rav Weiss - Yitzchak Tuvia ben Rikal, Rav Belsky - NAME ADDDED Chaim Yisroel ben Chana Tzirtel, Rav Yosef - Yaakov Chai ben Margalit Harav Shlomo Leib Ben Miriam - HaRav Shlomo Brevda Harav Yeshaya Yaakov Ben Raizel - HaRav Yeshaya Yaakov Portugal Harav Meshulem Fish Ben Tziril - The Toshe Rebbe Harav Yitzchok Issac Ben Treina - HaRav Isaav Ausband for a refuah shleima b’soch kol cholei am Yisrael.) Day Six of Week 3: Yesod of Tiferet 20th Day of the Omer For compassion to be fully realized, it needs bonding. It requires creating a channel between giver and receiver. A mutuality that extends beyond the moment of need. A bond that continues to live on. That is the most gratifying result of true compassion. Do you bond with the one you have compassion for, or do you remain apart? Does your interaction achieve anything beyond a single act of sympathy? Exercise for the day: Ensure that something eternal is built as a result of your compassion.

HAMODIA COUNTDOWN TO SIYUM HASHAS

JMR AND JI Hashem Loves You! [Official A Cappella Music Video]

Having a hard day? Things not going your way? Don’t worry, Hashem loves you! Here it is! The brand new “Hashem Loves You!”, music video. Hashem Loves You is from the newly released a cappella album, a cappella SOUL, which features Sheves Achim, Sheves Chaverim, Ari Goldwag and special guest Moshe Dov Goldwag. The CD is made special for the Sefirah season, it has 13 songs, including 3 brand new compositions. Video produced by Yirmiyahu Vann.

[chicago-aneinu] Tefillos Needed - Surgery This Morning

Received from an Aneinu member: Good morning. If I can ask a favor, my nephew is having very serious surgery this morning. Can you please send out an email for people to daven. His name is Yehuda ben Gitel Leah. Thank you Tizku L'Mitzvos

[chicago-aneinu] Please Daven

Please daven for one of our Chicago cholim, Devora Nissa bas Yocheved Nechama. Also, if anyone bakes challah please do so with her name in mind.

Spiritual Guide to the Omer WENSDAY NIGHT/THURSDAY

(PLEASE LEARN THIS FOR A REFUA SHELAMA FOR THE GEDOLIM Rav Elyashiv -Yosef Sholom ben Chaya Musha, Rav Shteinman - Aaron Yehuda Leib ben Gitel Feiga, Rav Weiss - Yitzchak Tuvia ben Rikal, Rav Belsky - NAME ADDDED Chaim Yisroel ben Chana Tzirtel, Rav Yosef - Yaakov Chai ben Margalit Harav Shlomo Leib Ben Miriam - HaRav Shlomo Brevda Harav Yeshaya Yaakov Ben Raizel - HaRav Yeshaya Yaakov Portugal Harav Meshulem Fish Ben Tziril - The Toshe Rebbe Harav Yitzchok Issac Ben Treina - HaRav Isaav Ausband for a refuah shleima b’soch kol cholei am Yisrael.) Day Five of Week 3: Hod of Tiferet 19th Day of the Omer Compassion must include humility for it not to be condescending and pretentious. Hod is recognizing that my ability to be compassionate and giving does not make me better than the recipient; it is the acknowledgement and appreciation that by creating one who needs compassion G-d gave me the gift of being able to bestow compassion. Thus there is no place for haughtiness in compassion. Do I feel superior because I am compassionate? Do I look down at those that need my compassion? Am I humble and thankful to G-d for giving me the ability to have compassion for others? Exercise for the day: Express compassion in an anonymous fashion, not taking any personal credit.

ACAPELLA SOUL IS AT KESHER STAM

Aderet is excited to announce a new CD featuring Ari Goldag, Sheves Achim, Sheves Chavreim and special guest Moshe Dov Goldwag. The new CD, "A Cappela Soul". Over the last few years, Ari Goldwag has released a number of A Capella singles which have garnered much interest during the sefirah season. Now, he is set to release a very special A Capella album featuring thirteen songs, ten of which have never before been released in the A capella format. The album includes a number of big hits from the albums Sheves Achim and Sheves Chaverim, as well as songs from Ari’s own albums. Both Sheves Chaverim and Sheves Achim will appear on the album, as well as special appearances by Goldwag’s son, Moshe Dov. Three brand new songs will be featured on this album, two of which are specially for the album; one of them is from Ari’s upcoming album, which is scheduled for release at the end of the summer. DISCOUNT HERE

Delayed Reaction By Yair Weinstock IS AT KESHER STAM

SHABBOS IS GETTING LONGER SO GO TO KESHER STAM TODAY AND BUY THIS FOR SHABBOS For centuries, Jew and gentile alike have entertained the same burning question: Where is the Ark of the Covenant hidden? Amateur archaeologist Matti Lazarus believes that he is on the trail of the most searched-for artifact in human history. Unfortunately, someone is not happy about this. Before long, Matti is in a deep coma in the hospital - leaving his son, Maoz, to carry on his quest. Before Maoz reaches the end of the trail, he will find himself at the center of the vortex of several violent plotting factions, each determined to use the young Israeli to help it be the first to reach the Ark. Rewind 2,000 years. Titus and his army stand poised to invade Jerusalem and do the unthinkable: destroy the Holy Temple. Gamliel, a wealthy Kohen, devises a plan whereby, should the worst happen and the Roman hordes succeed in their goal, all may not be lost. As the siege continues and his fellow Jerusalemites face starvation, war, and the end of life as they know it, Gamliel risks all to save that which is most precious to his people. In his inimitable fashion, Yair Weinstock has created a double delight: a combination modern-day thriller and historical drama between the pages of the same riveting book. You'll be sure to find this a unique read - and a completely unforgettable one.

Shabbos: A Touch of Eternity The Beauty of Shabbos through Stories and Reflections By Rabbi Yechiel Spero IS AT KESHER STAM

SHABBOS IS GETTING LONGER SO GO TO KESHER STAM SO YOU CAN LEARN THIS ON SHABBOS. Rabbi Spero brings his magic touch to Shabbos... A Touch of Eternity Rabbi Yechiel Spero brings his beloved stories, deeply insightful vision, and profound Torah knowledge to one of the most fundamental cornerstones of Jewish belief: Shabbos. In A Touch of Eternity we discover how the special holiness of Shabbos allows us to revisit Gan Eden each week. And while we learn and discover, we enjoy the stories that touch our hearts and souls. We meet men and women, great scholars and simple Jews, who made unbelievable sacrifices for Shabbos observance. We discover an elderly Jewish woman whose unexpected kindness at a demonstration for Shabbos observance changes the lives of an entire family. We see the power that Shabbos has to touch even a non-Jewish editor of The New York Times. A man breaks his vow to keep Shabbos - and a rebbe's dire warning, almost unbelievably, comes true. At a time when we so badly want to infuse our Shabbos, and our lives, with greater meaning - Rabbi Spero has a story, many stories, to help do just that.

Spiritual Guide to the Omer TUESDAY NIGHT/WENSDAY

(PLEASE LEARN THIS FOR A REFUA SHELAMA FOR THE GEDOLIM Rav Elyashiv -Yosef Sholom ben Chaya Musha, Rav Shteinman - Aaron Yehuda Leib ben Gitel Feiga, Rav Weiss - Yitzchak Tuvia ben Rikal, Rav Belsky - NAME ADDDED Chaim Yisroel ben Chana Tzirtel, Rav Yosef - Yaakov Chai ben Margalit Harav Shlomo Leib Ben Miriam - HaRav Shlomo Brevda Harav Yeshaya Yaakov Ben Raizel - HaRav Yeshaya Yaakov Portugal Harav Meshulem Fish Ben Tziril - The Toshe Rebbe Harav Yitzchok Issac Ben Treina - HaRav Isaav Ausband for a refuah shleima b’soch kol cholei am Yisrael.)Day Four of Week 3: Netzach of Tiferet 18th Day of the Omer Is my compassion enduring and consistent? Is it reliable or whimsical? Does it prevail among other forces in my life? Do I have the capacity to be compassionate even when I’m busy with other activities or only when it's comfortable for me? Am I ready to stand up and fight for another? Exercise for the day: In middle of the busy day take a moment and call someone that needs a compassionate word. Defend someone who is in need of sympathy even if it's not a popular position.

[chicago-aneinu] Please Daven for Boy in France

The 17 year old from Toulouse France has fallen back into a coma. Please say Tehillim for Aharon ben Leah.

YWN Avreich Imprisoned in Holland Heads for Home

The 28-year-old avreich imprisoned in Holland for ‘forging’ his passport has been released by authorities. He arrived back in Eretz Yisrael on Tuesday, 2 Iyar 5772, about two weeks after his ordeal began. The court ruled that despite recent similar cases in which passports were modified, and those defendants spent four months in jail, the court will be satisfied with time served and the case was dismissed. The court realized that despite the severity of the avreich’s actions, he was naïve and innocent, and his intentions were not of malicious intent. Defense attorney Mordechai Tzivin praised the court and authorities, citing his client was treated very fairly and his conditions were above reproach. He also issued a warning to Israelis to refrain from making any changes whatsoever to official documents for doing so may make them suspects of terrorism or hostile activity against another nation. (YWN – Israel Desk, Jerusalem)

[chicago-aneinu] Please Daven

Received from an Aneinu member: Leah bas HInda Fraida is having another serious medical test tomorrow morning. Please keep her in mind. Thanks

CCHF Request for tehillim

Please say tehillim for Tzirel bas Chaya - with many complications and in and out of the hospital Please say tehillim for Devorah Tziporah bas Pesel – who is scheduled for surgery next week Please continue to say tehillim for Shilo ben Leah – who is being treated for cancer Please saye tehillim for Yehudit Malka bas Rivka Perl –who has cancer with metastases Please continue to say tehillim for Gittel bas Devorah Sora – still recovering from bone marrow transplant Please say tehillim for Nosson ben Ella - who is in a coma Please say tehillim for Rabbi Brevda – Shlomo Leib ben Miryam – suffering with cancer Please say tehillim for Binyomin ben Rochel – a diabetic who lost use of his legs and is now blind Please say tehillim for Yehonoson ben Malka Please say tehillim for Yoel Refael ben Bluma Gittel Boruch Dayan HaEmes - Binyomin ben Tzivya – was niftar

Spiritual Guide to the Omer MONDAY NIGHT/TUESDAY

(PLEASE LEARN THIS FOR A REFUA SHELAMA FOR THE GEDOLIM Rav Elyashiv -Yosef Sholom ben Chaya Musha, Rav Shteinman - Aaron Yehuda Leib ben Gitel Feiga, Rav Weiss - Yitzchak Tuvia ben Rikal, Rav Belsky - NAME ADDDED Chaim Yisroel ben Chana Tzirtel, Rav Yosef - Yaakov Chai ben Margalit Harav Shlomo Leib Ben Miriam - HaRav Shlomo Brevda Harav Yeshaya Yaakov Ben Raizel - HaRav Yeshaya Yaakov Portugal Harav Meshulem Fish Ben Tziril - The Toshe Rebbe Harav Yitzchok Issac Ben Treina - HaRav Isaav Ausband for a refuah shleima b’soch kol cholei am Yisrael.)Day Three of Week 3: Tiferet of Tiferet 17th Day of the Omer Examine the compassion of compassion. The expression of compassion and its intensity. True compassion is limitless. It is not an extension of your needs and defined by your limited perspective. Compassion for another is achieved by having a selfless attitude, rising above yourself and placing yourself in the other person's situation and experience. Am I prepared and able to do that? If not, why? Do I express and actualize the compassion and empathy in my heart? What blocks me from expressing it?

NAALEAH COLLEGE Parshat Tazria and Metzora: Mirror Image BY SHIRA SMILES

(PLEASE LEARN THIS FOR A REFUA SHELAMA FOR THE GEDOLIM Rav Elyashiv -Yosef Sholom ben Chaya Musha, Rav Shteinman - Aaron Yehuda Leib ben Gitel Feiga, Rav Weiss - Yitzchak Tuvia ben Rikal, Rav Belsky - NAME ADDDED Chaim Yisroel ben Chana Tzirtel, Rav Yosef - Yaakov Chai ben Margalit Harav Shlomo Leib Ben Miriam - HaRav Shlomo Brevda Harav Yeshaya Yaakov Ben Raizel - HaRav Yeshaya Yaakov Portugal Harav Meshulem Fish Ben Tziril - The Toshe Rebbe Harav Yitzchok Issac Ben Treina - HaRav Isaav Ausband for a refuah shleima b’soch kol cholei am Yisrael.)

Mrs. Shira Smiles gives a fascinating perspective on the kohen's role in the treatment of the affliction of tzara'at, spiritual leprosy. Available in streaming video, mp3 and ipod video format.

BAIS HAVAAD Halachos of Kiruv - Sefira Program Week #2

(PLEASE LEARN THIS FOR A REFUA SHELAMA FOR THE GEDOLIM Rav Elyashiv -Yosef Sholom ben Chaya Musha, Rav Shteinman - Aaron Yehuda Leib ben Gitel Feiga, Rav Weiss - Yitzchak Tuvia ben Rikal, Rav Belsky - NAME ADDDED Chaim Yisroel ben Chana Tzirtel, Rav Yosef - Yaakov Chai ben Margalit Harav Shlomo Leib Ben Miriam - HaRav Shlomo Brevda Harav Yeshaya Yaakov Ben Raizel - HaRav Yeshaya Yaakov Portugal Harav Meshulem Fish Ben Tziril - The Toshe Rebbe Harav Yitzchok Issac Ben Treina - HaRav Isaav Ausband for a refuah shleima b’soch kol cholei am Yisrael.)

~ INTRODUCTION ~ Halachos of Kiruv Of the many revolutions that have plagued world history, we can say that there is one that only brings smiles to concerned Jews all over the world, and that is the Kiruv movement. It is told that two secular Jews from a Kibbutz once came to the Kollel of theChazon Ish, to learn about their heritage and return to their roots. Upon seeing this, the Chazon Ish told his students that at this point in time there are only few people returning to Torah observance, but there will come a time when they will be flocking to return to Hashem by the hundreds and the thousands. We are fortunate to witness this prophecy be fulfilled. Kiruv is not only a praiseworthy endeavor, it is actually a Mitzvah. The Rambam in Sefer Hanitzvos (Asin 4) explains that theMitzvah to love Hashem includes the obligation to reach out to others and encourage them to believe in and serve their creator. The concern that others should know about Hashem is a direct result of our love for him. He quotes the Sifri on the Possuk - ve'ahavta es Hashem, make Hashem be beloved in the world like Avrabam Avinu did out of his great love and understanding of Hashem. From a Bein Adam L'chaveiro aspect, the greatest gift that one can give his fellow Jew, is a sense of direction in life, and the help in finding his true self after generations of alienation. Kiruv - closeness, is not only the experience of becoming closer to Hashem, but also the concept of becoming closer and more in touch with one's real self and one's real goals and aspiration. One who returns to the Torah is actually like a child freshly born, and the one instrumental in enabling his return is regarded as having fathered him (see Sanhedrin 19B). An obvious prerequisite for bringing others back to the Torah is a boundless love for all of Jewry, as the catalyst for impressing ideas upon others is always a genuine concern for them. Derashos Haran (9) writes that anyone wishing to correct a person who has done wrong should do this in two steps. First, he must let him know what he did wrong. Second, he must let him know that despite his wrongdoings he is beloved by his friend and remains in his good graces. The Mishna in Avos (1, 12) tells us, Be from the pupils of Aharon, love and seek peace, love all creations, and bring them closer to the Torah. The author of this Mishna is Hillel Hazakein, best known for his humility and patience. Even when provoked very strongly by two mischievous characters who harassed him with ridiculous questions on Erev Shabbos, he kept his cool and didn't get upset. It follows that he is the one to teach us that bringing others closer to the Torah must be preceded by a love for peace and for all of creations. A special Tefillah has been composed, and it can serve as an excellent substitute for those who aren't involved in active Kiruv. It reads, "Master of the world, may it be your will that you dig a special tunnel under your Kisey Hakovod, to enable all those who are astray to return to you. Along with them, may you also bring back such and such a person, etc, that he may return to you with a complete Teshuva." May we all merit to constantly get closer to our Creator and to our true self, and to steadily grow and thrive in the service of Hashem. (AUDIO PART 1: CHIYUV OF KIRUV) AUDIO PART 2: HALACHOS OF KIRUV Clear Maare Mekomos with a running English explanation

RABBI WEIN ON PARSHAS SHEMINI

(PLEASE LEARN THIS FOR A REFUA SHELAMA FOR THE GEDOLIM Rav Elyashiv -Yosef Sholom ben Chaya Musha, Rav Shteinman - Aaron Yehuda Leib ben Gitel Feiga, Rav Weiss - Yitzchak Tuvia ben Rikal, Rav Belsky - NAME ADDDED Chaim Yisroel ben Chana Tzirtel, Rav Yosef - Yaakov Chai ben Margalit Harav Shlomo Leib Ben Miriam - HaRav Shlomo Brevda Harav Yeshaya Yaakov Ben Raizel - HaRav Yeshaya Yaakov Portugal Harav Meshulem Fish Ben Tziril - The Toshe Rebbe Harav Yitzchok Issac Ben Treina - HaRav Isaav Ausband for a refuah shleima b’soch kol cholei am Yisrael.)

The parsha deals with the eighth day of the dedication of the Mishkan. In general it can be stated that the eighth day after any event can be a time of challenge. The eighth day of life is the day of circumcision of male Jewish children. The eighth day – the day after the week of rejoicing of a young newly married couple - was and is the day when real married life with all of its joys and challenges begins.

RAV KOOK ON PARSHAS SHEMINI

(PLEASE LEARN THIS FOR A REFUA SHELAMA FOR THE GEDOLIM Rav Elyashiv -Yosef Sholom ben Chaya Musha, Rav Shteinman - Aaron Yehuda Leib ben Gitel Feiga, Rav Weiss - Yitzchak Tuvia ben Rikal, Rav Belsky - NAME ADDDED Chaim Yisroel ben Chana Tzirtel, Rav Yosef - Yaakov Chai ben Margalit Harav Shlomo Leib Ben Miriam - HaRav Shlomo Brevda Harav Yeshaya Yaakov Ben Raizel - HaRav Yeshaya Yaakov Portugal Harav Meshulem Fish Ben Tziril - The Toshe Rebbe Harav Yitzchok Issac Ben Treina - HaRav Isaav Ausband for a refuah shleima b’soch kol cholei am Yisrael.)

Translated and abridged by Rabbi Chanan Morrison Parshat Shmini In the midst of the tremendous joy as the Tabernacle was dedicated, tragedy struck the family of the Kohen Gadol: "Aaron's sons, Nadav and Avihu, each took his fire pan, placed fire on it and then incense. They offered before God a strange fire that God had not instructed them. Fire came forth from before God and consumed them; and they died before God." (Lev. 10:1-2) Why did Nadav and Avihu die? What was their sin?

CHASSIDIC PEARLS BY RABBI LAZER BRODY PARSHAS SHEMINI

(PLEASE LEARN THIS FOR A REFUA SHELAMA FOR THE GEDOLIM Rav Elyashiv -Yosef Sholom ben Chaya Musha, Rav Shteinman - Aaron Yehuda Leib ben Gitel Feiga, Rav Weiss - Yitzchak Tuvia ben Rikal, Rav Belsky - NAME ADDDED Chaim Yisroel ben Chana Tzirtel, Rav Yosef - Yaakov Chai ben Margalit Harav Shlomo Leib Ben Miriam - HaRav Shlomo Brevda Harav Yeshaya Yaakov Ben Raizel - HaRav Yeshaya Yaakov Portugal Harav Meshulem Fish Ben Tziril - The Toshe Rebbe Harav Yitzchok Issac Ben Treina - HaRav Isaav Ausband for a refuah shleima b’soch kol cholei am Yisrael.)

"You shall sanctify yourselves and you shall be holy, for I am holy; you shall not contaminate yourselves" (Vayikra 11:44) The Torah concludes its elaboration of the forbidden foods at the end of this week's portion by commanding us to be holy. The juxtaposition of the two ordinances, "you shall sanctify yourselves" and "you shall not contaminate yourselves" indicates that eating foods that are permitted by Torah is a precondition for holiness. Holiness in our eating is not only what we eat, but how and how much we eat.

OU TORAH SHIRA SMILES THE POWER OF SPEECH

(PLEASE LEARN THIS FOR A REFUA SHELAMA FOR THE GEDOLIM Rav Elyashiv -Yosef Sholom ben Chaya Musha, Rav Shteinman - Aaron Yehuda Leib ben Gitel Feiga, Rav Weiss - Yitzchak Tuvia ben Rikal, Rav Belsky - NAME ADDDED Chaim Yisroel ben Chana Tzirtel, Rav Yosef - Yaakov Chai ben Margalit Harav Shlomo Leib Ben Miriam - HaRav Shlomo Brevda Harav Yeshaya Yaakov Ben Raizel - HaRav Yeshaya Yaakov Portugal Harav Meshulem Fish Ben Tziril - The Toshe Rebbe Harav Yitzchok Issac Ben Treina - HaRav Isaav Ausband for a refuah shleima b’soch kol cholei am Yisrael.)SHIRA SMILES ON TAZRIA AND METZORA

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Z REPORT #109 AKAPELLA

Spiritual Guide to the Omer SUNDAY NIGHT/MONDAY

(PLEASE LEARN THIS FOR A REFUA SHELAMA FOR THE GEDOLIM Rav Elyashiv -Yosef Sholom ben Chaya Musha, Rav Shteinman - Aaron Yehuda Leib ben Gitel Feiga, Rav Weiss - Yitzchak Tuvia ben Rikal, Rav Belsky - NAME ADDDED Chaim Yisroel ben Chana Tzirtel, Rav Yosef - Yaakov Chai ben Margalit Harav Shlomo Leib Ben Miriam - HaRav Shlomo Brevda Harav Yeshaya Yaakov Ben Raizel - HaRav Yeshaya Yaakov Portugal Harav Meshulem Fish Ben Tziril - The Toshe Rebbe Harav Yitzchok Issac Ben Treina - HaRav Isaav Ausband for a refuah shleima b’soch kol cholei am Yisrael.)Day Two of Week 3: Gevurah of Tiferet 16th Day of the OmerFor compassion to be effective and healthy it needs to be disciplined and focused. It requires discretion both to whom you express compassion, and in the measure of the compassion itself. It is recognizing when compassion should be expressed and when it should be withheld or limited. Discipline in compassion is knowing that being truly compassionate sometimes requires withholding compassion. Because compassion is not an expression of the bestower's needs but a response to the recipient's needs. Am I more compassionate with strangers than with close ones? If yes, why? Is the compassion coming from guilt?

[chicago-aneinu] Please Daven - Surgery Monday

From an Aneinu member: Please add my daughters name to the tehillim list, Zivya Devora bat Sarah Etta. She is having surgery for a broken ankle tomorrow.

[chicago-aneinu] Please Daven for Toddler

Please daven for Binyomin Chaim Ben Faigie Sara a precious 17 month old baby boy, as tests are being done in the hospital. The next few days are crucial for tefilos.

[chicago-aneinu] Please Daven for Reb. Esther Jungreis

Please daven for Esther bas Miriam, Rebbetzin Esther Jungreis who fell and broke her hip over Pesach.

[chicago-aneinu] Please Daven for Boy Attacked by Arabs

A 13-year-old chareidi youth was attacked by Arabs in the Shar Shechem (Nablus Gate) of Jerusalem’s Old City on Friday night. He was hit by a marble fired with a slingshot. His injury is reported to be light-to-moderate. The victim was hospitalized. Police are investigating. The young Breslov chossid explained that a group of 8-to-10-year-old Arabs surrounded him and when he tried to flee he was struck in the eye with the stone. He was returning from Shabbos tefilos at the Kosel when he was attacked. The young victim underwent surgery to save his eye in Hadassah Ein Kerem Hospital but doctors explain he is still in danger of losing the injured eye. His name for Tehillim is Nosson ben Sarah b’soch kol cholei am yisrael. (YWN – Israel Desk, Jerusalem)

Spiritual Guide to the Omer MOTZI SHABBOS/SUNDAY

(PLEASE LEARN THIS FOR A REFUA SHELAMA FOR THE GEDOLIM Rav Elyashiv -Yosef Sholom ben Chaya Musha, Rav Shteinman - Aaron Yehuda Leib ben Gitel Feiga, Rav Weiss - Yitzchak Tuvia ben Rikal, Rav Belsky - NAME ADDDED Chaim Yisroel ben Chana Tzirtel, Rav Yosef - Yaakov Chai ben Margalit Harav Shlomo Leib Ben Miriam - HaRav Shlomo Brevda Harav Yeshaya Yaakov Ben Raizel - HaRav Yeshaya Yaakov Portugal Harav Meshulem Fish Ben Tziril - The Toshe Rebbe Harav Yitzchok Issac Ben Treina - HaRav Isaav Ausband for a refuah shleima b’soch kol cholei am Yisrael.) Day One of Week 3: Chesed of Tiferet 15th Day of the Omer Week three - Tiferet Tiferet - compassion - blends and harmonizes the free outpouring love of chesed with the discipline of gevurah. Tiferet possesses this power by introducing a third dimension - the dimension of truth, which is neither love or discipline and therefore can integrate the two. Truth is accessed through selflessness: rising above your ego and your predispositions, enables you to realize truth. A clear and objective picture of yours and others needs. The imbalance of love and discipline (and for that matter, any distortion) is a result of a subjective, hence limited perspective; introducing truth, by suspending personal prejudices, allows you to express your feelings (including the synthesis of chesed and gevurah) in the healthiest manner. This quality gives tiferet its name, which means beauty: it blends the differing colors of love and discipline, and this harmony makes it beautiful. For tiferet to be complete it needs the inclusion of the following seven facets: love of compassion, discipline of compassion, compassion of compassion, endurance of compassion, humility of compassion, bonding of compassion and sovereignty of compassion.

Spiritual Guide to the Omer FRIDAY NIGHT/SHABBOS

(PLEASE LEARN THIS FOR A REFUA SHELAMA FOR THE GEDOLIM Rav Elyashiv -Yosef Sholom ben Chaya Musha, Rav Shteinman - Aaron Yehuda Leib ben Gitel Feiga, Rav Weiss - Yitzchak Tuvia ben Rikal, Rav Belsky - NAME ADDDED Chaim Yisroel ben Chana Tzirtel, Rav Yosef - Yaakov Chai ben Margalit Harav Shlomo Leib Ben Miriam - HaRav Shlomo Brevda Harav Yeshaya Yaakov Ben Raizel - HaRav Yeshaya Yaakov Portugal Harav Meshulem Fish Ben Tziril - The Toshe Rebbe Harav Yitzchok Issac Ben Treina - HaRav Isaav Ausband for a refuah shleima b’soch kol cholei am Yisrael.) Day Seven of Week 2: Malchut of Gevurah 14th Day of the Omer Discipline, like love, must enhance personal dignity (see week one day seven). Discipline that breaks a person will backfire. Healthy discipline should bolster self-esteem and help elicit the best in a person; cultivating his sovereignty. And that does not compromise the discipline; on the contrary it fosters and enhances it. Does my discipline cripple the human spirit; does it weaken or strengthen me and others? Exercise for the day: When disciplining your child or student foster his self-respect.

[chicago-aneinu] Community Alert!

Alert: Community Alert: Wanted for Child Luring (24th District – Rogers Park) Detective Division - Area North Alert 630-12-06 April 19th, 2012 Community Alert Wanted for Child Luring 24th District – Rogers Park About This Crime: Four victims, ages 4 through 12, were walking to school between 8:30-8:40 A.M., March 26, 2012, in the 2100 block of West Jarvis. A white older model van with tinted windows approached them at 7232 N. Ridge, which contained two male Hispanics. The driver was about 30-40 years old, with a medium complexion, heavyset, with black hair styled in a Mohawk fashion (short on the sides, longer on top and combed toward the center), with a braided goatee, wearing a black T-shirt, and told the victims, "Get in the car!" The children kept walking and the van continued to follow them south on Ridge. The passenger, was about 30-35 years old, dark complexion, no facial hair, wearing a black hooded sweatshirt, had a diamond stud earring in his left ear and a teardrop tattoo under his left eye, also told them, "Get in the car or I'm going to get you in!” The driver had a Spanish accent but the passenger did not. The offenders fled south on Ridge when they spotted a Chicago Police patrol car in the area. The children were not hurt. What You Can Do: * Be aware of this situation and alert neighbors in the area about this crime. * If possible, don't walk alone and stay in well lit areas. Call 911 to report any suspicious person(s), vehicle(s) or activity in your neighborhood. * Provide 911 with a detailed description of the offender(s) including the vehicle description and license plate information. * Refrain from talking on your cellphone when you are walking. If you have any information about this incident, call the Area North Detectives at (312)744-8200 Reference: HV214983 Instructions: If you have any information about this incident, call the Area North Detectives at (312)744-8200 For full details, view this message on the web. Message Details Severity: Severe - Significant threat to life or property Urgency: Immediate - Responsive action SHOULD be taken immediately Certainty: Observed - Determined to have occurred or to be ongoing Category: Law enforcement, military, homeland and local/private security Event Description: Attempted Child Abduction picture here Sent by Chicago Police Department - Headquarters

[chicago-aneinu] Please Daven - Surgery Tuesday

Please daven for Bayla Chaya bat Frayda who will be having surgery on Tuesday.

MISHNA BERURA YOMI MISHNA BERURA DIRSHU APRIL 19

(PLEASE LEARN THIS FOR A REFUA SHELAMA FOR THE GEDOLIM Rav Elyashiv -Yosef Sholom ben Chaya Musha, Rav Shteinman - Aaron Yehuda Leib ben Gitel Feiga, Rav Weiss - Yitzchak Tuvia ben Rikal, Rav Belsky - NAME ADDDED Chaim Yisroel ben Chana Tzirtel, Rav Yosef - Yaakov Chai ben Margalit Harav Shlomo Leib Ben Miriam - HaRav Shlomo Brevda Harav Yeshaya Yaakov Ben Raizel - HaRav Yeshaya Yaakov Portugal Harav Meshulem Fish Ben Tziril - The Toshe Rebbe Harav Yitzchok Issac Ben Treina - HaRav Isaav Ausband for a refuah shleima b’soch kol cholei am Yisrael.)

S"A SIMAN 279 SIF 1 MISHNA BERURA SIF KATAN 1 That is, even though no oil at all remains in it. The reason is, that at twilight /i.e., at the onset of Shabbos/, /the lamp/ was forbidden to be moved /as muktzeh 1 /,because the lamp, oil and wick were a basis (support) 2 for the flame (which is an object forbidden to move). Therefore, since /the lamp/ was muktzeh at twilight, it becomes muktzeh for the entire day /of Shabbos/. MISHNA BERURA DIRSHU CHELEK 3 Q:CAN YOU MOVE A HOTPLATE ON SHABBOS? A:RAV MOSHE IN IGROS MOSHE SAYS ITS NOT MUKTZA SO THEREFORE YOU CAN MOVE IT ON SHABBOS BUT RAV ELYASHIV SAYS IT IS MUKTZA SO THEREFORE YOU CANT MOVE IT ON SHABBOS(FOR MORE SEE NOTE 1).

MISHNA BERURA YOMI MISHNA BERURA DIRSHU APRIL 18

(PLEASE LEARN THIS FOR A REFUA SHELAMA FOR THE GEDOLIM Rav Elyashiv -Yosef Sholom ben Chaya Musha, Rav Shteinman - Aaron Yehuda Leib ben Gitel Feiga, Rav Weiss - Yitzchak Tuvia ben Rikal, Rav Belsky - NAME ADDDED Chaim Yisroel ben Chana Tzirtel, Rav Yosef - Yaakov Chai ben Margalit Harav Shlomo Leib Ben Miriam - HaRav Shlomo Brevda Harav Yeshaya Yaakov Ben Raizel - HaRav Yeshaya Yaakov Portugal Harav Meshulem Fish Ben Tziril - The Toshe Rebbe Harav Yitzchok Issac Ben Treina - HaRav Isaav Ausband for a refuah shleima b’soch kol cholei am Yisrael.)

S"A SIMAN 277 SIF 3 MISHNA BERURA SIF KATAN 18 This is the source for the custom of women to be scrupulous in placing a loaf /of bread or challah//which will/ be used for Shabbos on the table before kindling the /Shabbos/ lights. This is a commendable custom, since one will /thereby/ be permitted to move the table, should he need to do so. If the /Shabbos/ light is an oil /lamp/, however, one should be extremely careful to move the table gently, so as not to cause the oil to move closer to, or farther from, the wick. See the P.Mg., who is inclined to the opinion that after the /Shabbos/ lights have gone out, one is not permitted to move the table while the lamp is upon it, since one is able to shake it off first. This applies only to where the /lamp or candleholder/ is of metal, where no loss of money will result from shaking it off /the table/. MISHNA BERURA DIRSHU CHELEK 3 Q:WHAT SHOULD YOU DO WHEN YOU WANT TO MOVE THE BASIS(BASE FOR MUKTZA) ON SHABBOS? A:RAV ELYASHIV SAYS PUT ON IT A DAVAR HETER THAT IS MORE IMPORTANT THEN THE MUKTZA(FOR MORE SEE NOTE 35).

[chicago-aneinu] CCTC WARNING

We have received reports that a nefarious book is being mailed to members of our community. The book arrives in an opaque white plastic envelope. The return address on the envelope is :PO Box 2077, Brunswick GA 31521. If opened, the book enclosed is titled They Thought For Themselves by: Sid Roth. Please be advised the book is produced by missionaries and promulgates Christianity. Please toss the book in the garbage, where it belongs. I received the following in reply to the warning about the missionary book being mailed to our community: My idea is to write "REFUSED. return to sender." then these people pay the return postage, and hopefully will not target your area again. they have sent this book to other towns also.

Spiritual Guide to the Omer THURSDAY NIGHT/FRIDAY

(PLEASE LEARN THIS FOR A REFUA SHELAMA FOR THE GEDOLIM Rav Elyashiv -Yosef Sholom ben Chaya Musha, Rav Shteinman - Aaron Yehuda Leib ben Gitel Feiga, Rav Weiss - Yitzchak Tuvia ben Rikal, Rav Belsky - NAME ADDDED Chaim Yisroel ben Chana Tzirtel, Rav Yosef - Yaakov Chai ben Margalit Harav Shlomo Leib Ben Miriam - HaRav Shlomo Brevda Harav Yeshaya Yaakov Ben Raizel - HaRav Yeshaya Yaakov Portugal Harav Meshulem Fish Ben Tziril - The Toshe Rebbe Harav Yitzchok Issac Ben Treina - HaRav Isaav Ausband for a refuah shleima b’soch kol cholei am Yisrael.)Day Six of Week 2: Yesod of Gevurah 13th Day of the Omer For discipline to be effective it must be coupled with commitment and bonding. Both in disciplining yourself and others there has to be a sense that the discipline is important for developing a stronger bond. Not that I discipline you, but that we are doing it together for our mutual benefit. Exercise for the day: Demonstrate to your child or student how your bonding with each other is an essential ingredient in discipline and growth.

HAMODIA COUNTDOWN TO THE SIYUM HASHAS

Spiritual Guide to the Omer WENSDAY NIGHT/THURSDAY

(PLEASE LEARN THIS FOR A REFUA SHELAMA FOR THE GEDOLIM Rav Elyashiv -Yosef Sholom ben Chaya Musha, Rav Shteinman - Aaron Yehuda Leib ben Gitel Feiga, Rav Weiss - Yitzchak Tuvia ben Rikal, Rav Belsky - NAME ADDDED Chaim Yisroel ben Chana Tzirtel, Rav Yosef - Yaakov Chai ben Margalit Harav Shlomo Leib Ben Miriam - HaRav Shlomo Brevda Harav Yeshaya Yaakov Ben Raizel - HaRav Yeshaya Yaakov Portugal Harav Meshulem Fish Ben Tziril - The Toshe Rebbe Harav Yitzchok Issac Ben Treina - HaRav Isaav Ausband for a refuah shleima b’soch kol cholei am Yisrael.) Day Five of Week 2: Hod of Gevurah 12th Day of the Omer The results of discipline and might without humility are obvious. The greatest catastrophes have occurred as a result of people sitting in arrogant judgement of others. Am I arrogant in the name of justice (what I consider as just)? Do I ever think that I sit on a higher pedestal and bestow judgement on my subjects below? What about my children? Students?

MISHNA BERURA YOMI MISHNA BERURA DIRSHU APRIL 17

(PLEASE LEARN THIS FOR A REFUA SHELAMA FOR THE GEDOLIM Rav Elyashiv -Yosef Sholom ben Chaya Musha, Rav Shteinman - Aaron Yehuda Leib ben Gitel Feiga, Rav Weiss - Yitzchak Tuvia ben Rikal, Rav Belsky - NAME ADDDED Chaim Yisroel ben Chana Tzirtel, Rav Yosef - Yaakov Chai ben Margalit Harav Shlomo Leib Ben Miriam - HaRav Shlomo Brevda Harav Yeshaya Yaakov Ben Raizel - HaRav Yeshaya Yaakov Portugal Harav Meshulem Fish Ben Tziril - The Toshe Rebbe Harav Yitzchok Issac Ben Treina - HaRav Isaav Ausband for a refuah shleima b’soch kol cholei am Yisrael.)

S"A SIMAN 277 SIF 1 MISHNA BERURA SIF KATAN 4 For in /closing the door/, one does no /Shabbos labor/, neither Mechabeh (extinguishing) nor Mav’ir (kindling). MISHNA BERURA DIRSHU CHELEK 3 Q:CAN YOU CHANGE THE TIME ON THE SHABBOS CLOCK WHEN TO TURN OFF THE ELECTRICITY? A:RAV SHLOMO ZALMAN AURBACH SAYS FROM HERE WE LEARN YOU CAN DO IT BUT ORCHOS SHABBOS SAYS ONLY DO THIS WHEN THERE A TZORACH GADOL.RAV ELYASHIV AND RAV MOSHE IN IGROS MOSHE ARGUE AND SAY ITS ASUR AND ITS NOT EVEN GRAMA BUT MASA YADIEM( DOING IT WITH YOUR HANDS)(FOR MORE SEE NOTE 5).

MISHNA BERURA YOMI MISHNA BERURA DIRSHU APRIL 16

(PLEASE LEARN THIS FOR A REFUA SHELAMA FOR THE GEDOLIM Rav Elyashiv -Yosef Sholom ben Chaya Musha, Rav Shteinman - Aaron Yehuda Leib ben Gitel Feiga, Rav Weiss - Yitzchak Tuvia ben Rikal, Rav Belsky - NAME ADDDED Chaim Yisroel ben Chana Tzirtel, Rav Yosef - Yaakov Chai ben Margalit Harav Shlomo Leib Ben Miriam - HaRav Shlomo Brevda Harav Yeshaya Yaakov Ben Raizel - HaRav Yeshaya Yaakov Portugal Harav Meshulem Fish Ben Tziril - The Toshe Rebbe Harav Yitzchok Issac Ben Treina - HaRav Isaav Ausband for a refuah shleima b’soch kol cholei am Yisrael.)

S"A SIMAN 256 SIF 2 MISHNA BERURA SIF KATAN 25 Nevertheless, it is permissible to tell a non-Jew to repair an eyruv (a certain construction which permits carrying in the public domain on Shabbos) which broke on Shabbos, so as to keep the public from transgressing /the prohibition of carrying/. Where a mitzvah affecting the public is involved. MISHNA BERURA CHELEK 3 Q:CAN A NON JEW TURN ON THE ELECTRICITY IN A BAIS MEDRESH ON SHABBOS B/C OF THE HETER OF MITZA SHEL RABIM? A:RAV MOSHE IN IGROS MOSHE AND ORCHOS SHABBOS BRINGS DOWN RAV KOTLER WHO SAY YES BUT RAV ELYASHIV SAYS NO B/C IT WILL BRING ABOUT ZILZUL(FOR MORE SEE NOTE 39).

MISHNA BERURA YOMI MISHNA BERURA DIRSHU APRIL 15

(PLEASE LEARN THIS FOR A REFUA SHELAMA FOR THE GEDOLIM Rav Elyashiv -Yosef Sholom ben Chaya Musha, Rav Shteinman - Aaron Yehuda Leib ben Gitel Feiga, Rav Weiss - Yitzchak Tuvia ben Rikal, Rav Belsky - NAME ADDDED Chaim Yisroel ben Chana Tzirtel, Rav Yosef - Yaakov Chai ben Margalit Harav Shlomo Leib Ben Miriam - HaRav Shlomo Brevda Harav Yeshaya Yaakov Ben Raizel - HaRav Yeshaya Yaakov Portugal Harav Meshulem Fish Ben Tziril - The Toshe Rebbe Harav Yitzchok Issac Ben Treina - HaRav Isaav Ausband for a refuah shleima b’soch kol cholei am Yisrael.)

S"A SIMAN 256 SIF 1 MISHNA BERURA SIF KATAN 4 I.e., from Erev Shabbos. The point of /this passage/ is to explain that with respect to this ruling we do not argue that the non-Jew works in his own interest. MISHNA BERURA DIRSHU CHELEK 3 Q:CAN YOU TELL A NON JEW TO BRING YOUR CHILD TO A RELATIVE WHEN HE IS BY HIMSELF B/C YOU HAD TO GO TO THE HOSPITAL WITH YOUR PREGNANT WIFE? A:RAV ELYASHIV SAYS YES ITS MUTER B/C THE CHILD IS A CHOLE SHAN BO SAKANAH AND HE IS IN TZAR(FOR MORE SEE NOTE 9).

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MAZEL TOV OU'S NACH YOMI 3RD CYCLE FINISHED MELACHIM(NEVIEM RISHONIM)TODAY AND IS STARTING YESHAYA(1ST NAVI OF NEVIEM ACHRONIM) TOMORROW

INTRODUCTION TO YESHAYA SO JOIN RABBI JACK ABRAMOWITZ DR. SHAWN ZELIG ASTER RABBI LEVY AND RABBI LEIBTAG FOR YESHAYA THE 1ST NAVI OF NEVIEM ACHRONIM TOMORROW

Spiritual Guide to the Omer TUESDAY NIGHT/WENSDAY

(PLEASE LEARN THIS FOR A REFUA SHELAMA FOR THE GEDOLIM Rav Elyashiv -Yosef Sholom ben Chaya Musha, Rav Shteinman - Aaron Yehuda Leib ben Gitel Feiga, Rav Weiss - Yitzchak Tuvia ben Rikal, Rav Belsky - NAME ADDDED Chaim Yisroel ben Chana Tzirtel, Rav Yosef - Yaakov Chai ben Margalit Harav Shlomo Leib Ben Miriam - HaRav Shlomo Brevda Harav Yeshaya Yaakov Ben Raizel - HaRav Yeshaya Yaakov Portugal Harav Meshulem Fish Ben Tziril - The Toshe Rebbe Harav Yitzchok Issac Ben Treina - HaRav Isaav Ausband for a refuah shleima b’soch kol cholei am Yisrael.) Day Four of Week 2: Netzach of Gevurah 11th Day of the Omer Effective discipline must be enduring and tenacious. Is my discipline consistent or only when forced? Am I perceived as a weak disciplinarian? Exercise for the day: Extend the plan you made on day two for a longer period of time, listing short-term and long-term goals and review and update it each day, and see how consistent you are; if you follow through.

[chicago-aneinu] Please Daven - Critical

Please daven for Moshe ben Muntsa Liba who is in critical condition and needs our tefillos

RABBI ELEFANT INSIGHTS 1ST DAF OF MEILAH(DAF 2)

PLEASE LEARN THIS FOR A REFUA SHELAMA FOR THE GEDOLIM Rav Elyashiv -Yosef Sholom ben Chaya Musha, Rav Shteinman - Aaron Yehuda Leib ben Gitel Feiga, Rav Weiss - Yitzchak Tuvia ben Rikal, Rav Belsky - NAME ADDDED Chaim Yisroel ben Chana Tzirtel, Rav Yosef - Yaakov Chai ben Margalit Harav Shlomo Leib Ben Miriam - HaRav Shlomo Brevda Harav Yeshaya Yaakov Ben Raizel - HaRav Yeshaya Yaakov Portugal Harav Meshulem Fish Ben Tziril - The Toshe Rebbe Harav Yitzchok Issac Ben Treina - HaRav Isaav Ausband for a refuah shleima b’soch kol cholei am Yisrael.)

1.THE RISHONIM AND ACHRONIM ASK WHY IS MASECHTA MEILAH AFTER MASECHTA KRISUS?THEY ANSWER 1.MEILAH NOT AS BAD AS KARAS 2.BY AN AVARA OF MEILAH THERE IS NO KARAS 3.THATS THE SEQUENCE OF THE TORAH 4.KRISUS SPEAKS ABOUT MEILAH 5.HOMILETIC-ALLY LAST WORDS OF KRISUS TALMIDA CHACAMIM BRING SHALOM TO THE WORLD THE 1ST MISHNA MEILAH STARTS OF KADSHA KADSHIM IN THE DAROM THIS REPRESENTS TALMIDA CHACAMIM NOT GETTING THE PROPER RESPECT AND THATS MEILAH. 2.TESHUVAS EVEN YISRAEL RAV FISHER SAYS MEILAH IS NOT JUST TREATING TALMIDA CHACAMIM W/O RESPECT BUT EVEN THE TIME OF YOUR TORAH LEARNING W/O RESPECT THATS MEILAH AND WE ARE DOING THE OPPOSITE BY LEARNING MASECHTA MEILAH. 4.THE POSKIM 1 BIDIEVED IS OK BUT 2 BIDIEVED IS NOT GOOD FOR EXAMPLE CHALITZA SITING IS OK BIDIEVED AND HAVING YOUR FOOT NOT TOTALLY ON THE GROUND IS OK BIDEVED BUT WHEN YOU DO THE 2 OF THEM TOGETHER ITS NOT GOOD LIKE SHECITA AND KABALA IN THE SOUTH 2 BIDIEVEDS IS NOT GOOD.

RABBI ELEFANT INSIGHTS LAST DAF OF KRISUS (DAF 28)

(PLEASE LEARN THIS FOR A REFUA SHELAMA FOR THE GEDOLIM Rav Elyashiv -Yosef Sholom ben Chaya Musha, Rav Shteinman - Aaron Yehuda Leib ben Gitel Feiga, Rav Weiss - Yitzchak Tuvia ben Rikal, Rav Belsky - NAME ADDDED Chaim Yisroel ben Chana Tzirtel, Rav Yosef - Yaakov Chai ben Margalit Harav Shlomo Leib Ben Miriam - HaRav Shlomo Brevda Harav Yeshaya Yaakov Ben Raizel - HaRav Yeshaya Yaakov Portugal Harav Meshulem Fish Ben Tziril - The Toshe Rebbe Harav Yitzchok Issac Ben Treina - HaRav Isaav Ausband for a refuah shleima b’soch kol cholei am Yisrael.) 1.YOUR FATHER AND MOTHER BOTH ASK YOU TO DO SOMTHING AND NOW YOU HAVE 2 MITVOS KIVOD AV OR AM WHICH 1 DO YOU DO 1ST? THE S"A SAYS YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO CHOOSE WHICH 1 YOU DO 1ST.1PARENT ALIVE AND 1 PARENT B/4 HE OR SHE DIES ASK YOU TO SOMETHING WHICH 1 COMES 1ST?THE POSKIM SAY LIVE PARENT COMES 1ST.MOTHER AND FATHER ARE DIVORCED AND THEY BOTH ASK YOU FOR SOMETHING WHO COMES 1ST?THE FATHER COMES 1ST.A PATERNAL GRANDFATHER AND A FATHER ASK YOU FOR SOMETHING WHO COMES 1ST?THE PATERNAL GRANDFATHER DOES. 2.Bonyaich IS PLURAL WHY?TALMIDA CHACAMIM AND THEIR WIFE'S SUPPORT THEM BUILD TORAH. 3.THE GR"A SAYS THERE ARE 4 MASECHTA THAT END THE SAME WITH TALMIDA CHACAMIM BRINGING PEACE TO THE WORLD. EXPAINS1.BRACHOS 2.YIVAMOS 3.NAZIR AND 4.KRISUS.THE ARUCH LINAR SAYS IF YOU TAKE THE HEBREW WORD Bonyaich THE ROSHA TAVOS ARE BAIS IS BRACHOS YUD IS YEVAMOS NUN IS NAZIR AND CAF IS KRISUS.ALSO EACH MESECHTA IS A DIFFERENT KIND OF PEACE BRACHOS IS BAN ADAM LMAKOM MITZVA OF KRIAS SHEMA YIVAMOS BAN ADAM LICAVARO FOR BROTHER WHO DIED W/O CHILDREN NAZIR IS PEACE BETWEEN HUSBAND AND WIFE AND KRISUS IS PEACE BETWEEN MAN AND HIS NESHAMA.CHAS VISHALOM CIEV KARAS HOW DO YOU CORRECT THIS THE END OF THE MESECHTA TELLS US SPEND OUR DAYS LEARNING TORAH IT BRINGS SHALOM TO THE WORLD AND TO OURSELVES.WE AND ALL OF KLAL YISRAEL SHOULD BE PROTECTED FROM ANY TZARUS. 4.BOBEVER REBA SAYS HAMAVI ASHAM JUST LIKE A DOCTOR LOOKS FOR THE CAUSE OF THE DISEASE SO TO WHEN WE LOOK INTO WHAT CAUSES THE AVARA SILKA MESECHES KRISUS BY LEARNING TORAH AND DOING TESHUVA WE WILL BE SAVED FROM KRISUS.

MAZEL TOV DAF YOMI FINISHED KRISUS YESTERDAY AND IS STARTING MEILAH TODAY

JOIN RABBI ELEFANT SHIUR WITH ITS VERY NICE INSIGHTS AND ALMOST EVERY DAF HAS SOMTHING HALACHA LIMISA Whether you use our English Commentary (translation) or enjoy reading our Daf Insights, you can learn and review the Daf Yomi in under 20 minutes a day! KOLLEL IYUN HADAF HAS OUTLINES CHARTS AND MORE DAF DIGEST WITH THE VERY NICE HALACHA HIGHLIGHT

Spiritual Guide to the Omer MONDAY NIGHT/TUESDAY

(PLEASE LEARN THIS FOR A REFUA SHELAMA FOR THE GEDOLIM Rav Elyashiv -Yosef Sholom ben Chaya Musha, Rav Shteinman - Aaron Yehuda Leib ben Gitel Feiga, Rav Weiss - Yitzchak Tuvia ben Rikal, Rav Belsky - NAME ADDDED Chaim Yisroel ben Chana Tzirtel, Rav Yosef - Yaakov Chai ben Margalit Harav Shlomo Leib Ben Miriam - HaRav Shlomo Brevda Harav Yeshaya Yaakov Ben Raizel - HaRav Yeshaya Yaakov Portugal Harav Meshulem Fish Ben Tziril - The Toshe Rebbe Harav Yitzchok Issac Ben Treina - HaRav Isaav Ausband for a refuah shleima b’soch kol cholei am Yisrael.) Day Three of Week 2: Tiferet of Gevurah 10th Day of the OmerNot just love but compassion has to drive discipline. Love comes from recognizing one's merits and positive qualities (discipline channels and directs those strengths and weeds out the negative). Compassion is unconditional love. It is love just for the sake of love, not considering the others position. Tiferet is a result of total selflessness in the eyes of G-d. You love for no reason; you love because you are a refelection of G-d. Does my discipline have this element of compassion? Exercise for the day: Be compassionate to someone you have reproached.

[chicago-aneinu] Update On HaRav Belsky

Tuesday, April 17, 2012 Update on the Medical Condition of the Rosh Hayeshiva Boruch Hashem on Erev Pesach the Rosh Hayeshiva was moved to a Rehabilitation Center, as the next positive step of recovery. Over Yom Tov the Rosh Hayeshiva felt better, stronger and everyone was pleased with the progress. Shortly after Yom Tov concluded the Rosh Hayeshiva was taken to a local hospital due to a complication. At this time Rav Belsky shlita is in Intensive Care but stable. We clearly see that we need a lot of siyata d'shmaya throughout the process and so we need everyone's help. Please continue to daven for Chaim Yisroel ben Chana Tzirel at every opportunity so that the Rosh Hayeshiva has a speedy and complete recovery. Rabbi Yitzchok Gottdiener - Executive Director Yeshiva & Mesivta Torah Vodaath

YWN Israel: Rav Fisher Collapses and is Hospitalized

The rav of the Zichron Moshe Shteibelach HaGaon HaRav Aaron Fisher Shlita collapsed and was transported to a local hospital earlier today, Tuesday, 25 Nissan 5772. It appears the rav’s condition is quite serious. The rav is a son of Ravaad of the Badatz Eida Chareidis, Hagon HaRav Yisrael Yaakov Fisher ZT”L. (YWN – Israel Desk, Jerusalem)

[chicago-aneinu] Please Daven - Surgery Tuesday

Please daven for Tzvi Gershon ben Sheindel Shaina Raizel who is having serious surgery tomorrow, Tuesday, April 17

Spiritual Guide to the Omer SUNDAY NIGHT/MONDAY

(PLEASE LEARN THIS FOR A REFUA SHELAMA FOR THE GEDOLIM Rav Elyashiv -Yosef Sholom ben Chaya Musha, Rav Shteinman - Aaron Yehuda Leib ben Gitel Feiga, Rav Weiss - Yitzchak Tuvia ben Rikal, Rav Belsky - NAME ADDDED Chaim Yisroel ben Chana Tzirtel, Rav Yosef - Yaakov Chai ben Margalit Harav Shlomo Leib Ben Miriam - HaRav Shlomo Brevda Harav Yeshaya Yaakov Ben Raizel - HaRav Yeshaya Yaakov Portugal Harav Meshulem Fish Ben Tziril - The Toshe Rebbe Harav Yitzchok Issac Ben Treina - HaRav Isaav Ausband for a refuah shleima b’soch kol cholei am Yisrael.) Day Two of Week 2: Gevurah of Gevurah 9th Day of the Omer Examine the discipline factor of discipline. Is my discipline disciplined or is it excessive. Do I have enough discipline in my life and in my interactions? Am I organized? Is my time used efficiently? Why do I have problems with discipline and what can I do to enhance it? Do I take time each day for personal accounting of my schedule and accomplishments? Does my discipline include the other six aspects (see here for more on these traits), without which discipline cannot be effective and healthy? Exercise for the day: Make a detailed plan for spending your day and at the end of the day see if you've lived up to it.

SEFIRA IS HERE ITS TIME FOR A.K.A PELLA 613 YBC AMAN AMAN AMAN(NEW) MACCABEATS OUT OF THE BOX(NEW)

MACCABEATS VOICE FROM THE HEIGHTS 613 4 AND MORE VIDEO PREVIEW A.K.APELLA AND 613

Nachum Segal Debuts the new YBC A Capella CD ''Amein...'' Nachum and members of the group debuted the new "Out of the Box" CD and they performed live on the air.

SEFIRA HERE ITS TIME FOR PIRKEI AVOS AND MISHLEI

MAEM LOEZ says there a minhag to learn pirkei avos and MISHLEI during sefira PREVIOUS YEARS PIRKEI AVOS AND MISHLEI PICKS DONT FORGET Succas Dovid Pirkei Avos BY Rabbi Dovid Kviat

THIS YEAR PIRKEI AVOS PICK Pirkei Avos : Teachings for Our Times Birnbaum Edition One of Rabbi Berel Wein's finest works, this innovative commentary on Pirkei Avos/Ethics of the Fathers belongs in every Jewish home. With an astute eye ever fixed on the complete traditional text, Rabbi Wein explains and interprets its contents in terms relevant to today's Jews. Revealing great insight into human behavior and replete with illuminating anecdotes, the work applies the words of the Sages to current Jewish experience. Did the Sages write Pirkei Avos specifically for our times? Rabbi Wein makes it appear so - for in his talented hands, the deep meanings of the text shine with new radiance. A noted historian, Rabbi Wein liberally punctuates his commentary with enlightening historical references and demonstrates his firm understanding of our era. The lessons of the Sages are enhanced by explanations of their original context, yet they seem to glide right into the twenty-first century. Pirkei Avos offers guidelines for successful living and the values it teaches are timeless. Secure in Rabbi Wein's scholarship, inspired by his meaningful examples (and even amused by touches of the rabbi's legendary wry humor), every reader will treasure this contemporary reading of one of Judaism's classics.

Spiritual Guide to the Omer MOTZI SHABBOS/SUNDAY

(PLEASE LEARN THIS FOR A REFUA SHELAMA FOR THE GEDOLIM Rav Elyashiv -Yosef Sholom ben Chaya Musha, Rav Shteinman - Aaron Yehuda Leib ben Gitel Feiga, Rav Weiss - Yitzchak Tuvia ben Rikal, Rav Belsky - NAME ADDDED Chaim Yisroel ben Chana Tzirtel, Rav Yosef - Yaakov Chai ben Margalit Harav Shlomo Leib Ben Miriam - HaRav Shlomo Brevda Harav Yeshaya Yaakov Ben Raizel - HaRav Yeshaya Yaakov Portugal Harav Meshulem Fish Ben Tziril - The Toshe Rebbe Harav Yitzchok Issac Ben Treina - HaRav Isaav Ausband for a refuah shleima b’soch kol cholei am Yisrael.) Day One of Week 2: Chesed of Gevurah 8th Day of the Omer Week Two - Gevurah If love (chesed) is the bedrock of human expression, discipline (gevurah) is the channels through which we express love. It gives our life and love direction and focus. Take a laser beam: Its potency lies in the focus and concentration of light in one direction rather than fragmented light beams dispersed in all different directions. Gevurah - discipline and measure - concentrates and directs our efforts, our love in the proper directions. Another aspect of gevurah is - respect and awe. Healthy love requires respect for the one you love.

Spiritual Guide to the Omer FRIDAY NIGHT/SHABBOS

(PLEASE LEARN THIS FOR A REFUA SHELAMA FOR THE GEDOLIM Rav Elyashiv -Yosef Sholom ben Chaya Musha, Rav Shteinman - Aaron Yehuda Leib ben Gitel Feiga, Rav Weiss - Yitzchak Tuvia ben Rikal, Rav Belsky - NAME ADDDED Chaim Yisroel ben Chana Tzirtel, Rav Yosef - Yaakov Chai ben Margalit Harav Shlomo Leib Ben Miriam - HaRav Shlomo Brevda Harav Yeshaya Yaakov Ben Raizel - HaRav Yeshaya Yaakov Portugal Harav Meshulem Fish Ben Tziril - The Toshe Rebbe Harav Yitzchok Issac Ben Treina - HaRav Isaav Ausband for a refuah shleima b’soch kol cholei am Yisrael.) Day Seven: Malchut of Chesed 7th Day of the Omer Mature love comes with - and brings - personal dignity. An intimate feeling of nobility and regality. Knowing your special place and contribution in this world. Any love that is debilitating and breaks the human spirit is no love at all. For love to be complete it must have the dimension of personal sovereignty. Exercise for the day: Highlight an aspect in your love that has bolstered your spirit and enriched your life - and celebrate.

Spiritual Guide to the Omer THURSDAY NIGHT/FRIDAY

(PLEASE LEARN THIS FOR A REFUA SHELAMA FOR THE GEDOLIM Rav Elyashiv -Yosef Sholom ben Chaya Musha, Rav Shteinman - Aaron Yehuda Leib ben Gitel Feiga, Rav Weiss - Yitzchak Tuvia ben Rikal, Rav Belsky - NAME ADDDED Chaim Yisroel ben Chana Tzirtel, Rav Yosef - Yaakov Chai ben Margalit Harav Shlomo Leib Ben Miriam - HaRav Shlomo Brevda Harav Yeshaya Yaakov Ben Raizel - HaRav Yeshaya Yaakov Portugal Harav Meshulem Fish Ben Tziril - The Toshe Rebbe Harav Yitzchok Issac Ben Treina - HaRav Isaav Ausband for a refuah shleima b’soch kol cholei am Yisrael.) Day Six: Yesod of Chesed 6th Day of the Omer For love to be eternal it requires bonding. A sense of togetherness which actualizes the love in a joint effort. An intimate connection, kinship and attachment, benefiting both parties. This bonding bears fruit; the fruit born out of a healthy union. Exercise for the day: Start building something constructive together with a loved one.

[chicago-aneinu] Recall: Dole Fresh Vegetables Announces Precautionary Recall

Recall -- Firm Press Release FDA posts press releases and other notices of recalls and market withdrawals from the firms involved as a service to consumers, the media, and other interested parties. FDA does not endorse either the product or the company. Dole Fresh Vegetables Announces Precautionary Recall of Limited Number of Salads Contact: Consumer: (800) 356-3111 Media: Marty Ordman (818) 874-4834 marty.ordman@dole.com FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - April 14, 2012 - Dole Fresh Vegetables is voluntarily recalling 756 cases of DOLE® Seven Lettuces salad with Use-by Date of April 11, 2012, UPC code 71430 01057 and Product Codes 0577N089112A and 0577N089112B, due to a possible health risk from Salmonella. Dole Fresh Vegetables is coordinating closely with regulatory officials. No illnesses have been reported in association with the recall. The Product Code and Use-by Date are in the upper right-hand corner of the package; the UPC code is on the back of the package, below the barcode. The salads were distributed in fifteen U.S. states (Alabama, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Mississippi, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and Wisconsin). No illnesses have been reported in association with the recall. This precautionary recall notification is being issued due to an isolated instance in which a sample of Seven Lettuces salad yielded a positive result for Salmonella in a random sample test collected and conducted by the State of New York. No other Dole salads are included in the recall. Only the specific Product Codes, UPC codes and April 11, 2012 Use-by-Date of Seven Lettuces salads identified above are included in the recall. Consumers who have any remaining product with these Product Codes should not consume it, but rather discard it. Retailers and consumers with questions may call the Dole Food Company Consumer Response Center at (800) 356-3111, which is open 8:00 am to 3:00 pm (PDT) Monday - Friday. Retailers should check their inventories and store shelves to confirm that none of the product is mistakenly present or available for purchase by consumers or in warehouse inventories. Dole Fresh Vegetables customer service representatives are already contacting retailers and are in the process of confirming that the recalled product is not in the stream of commerce. Salmonella is an organism that can cause foodborne illness in a person who eats a food item contaminated with it. Symptoms of infection may experience fever and gastrointestinal symptoms such as nausea, diarrhea, vomiting or abdominal pain. The illness primarily impacts young children, frail and elderly people and those with weakened immune systems. Most healthy adults and children rarely become seriously ill. ###

[chicago-aneinu] Update on Kiev Beating Victim

Please daven for AHARON (ALEXANDER) LEON ben NATALYA, who was flown from Kiev to Tel Aviv Wednesday chol hamoed. Aaron was beaten almost to death (probably by neo-Nazis) on motzei Shabbos after leaving his second Seder in Kiev at about 00:30 in the morning. While Aaron remains comatose and in critical condition, he was stable enough to permit his transfer from a Kiev hospital to Ichilov Hospital in Tel Aviv. Zaka was involved in the airlift. Please daven for a refuah sheleima for AHARON LEON ben NATALYA.

[chicago-aneinu] Please Daven

Please daven for Simcha Bunim ben Malka who has been sick all of Pesach and is now in the hospital awaiting blood test results. Besuros tovos for everyone.

DIVAR TORAHS ON THE HAGGADAH 2012 PART 14

(PLEASE LEARN THIS FOR A REFUA SHELAMA FOR THE GEDOLIM Rav Elyashiv -Yosef Sholom ben Chaya Musha, Rav Shteinman - Aaron Yehuda Leib ben Gitel Feiga, Rav Weiss - Yitzchak Tuvia ben Rikal, Rav Belsky - NAME ADDDED Chaim Yisroel ben Chana Tzirtel, Rav Yosef - Yaakov Chai ben Margalit Harav Shlomo Leib Ben Miriam - HaRav Shlomo Brevda Harav Yeshaya Yaakov Ben Raizel - HaRav Yeshaya Yaakov Portugal Harav Meshulem Fish Ben Tziril - The Toshe Rebbe Harav Yitzchok Issac Ben Treina - HaRav Isaav Ausband for a refuah shleima b’soch kol cholei am Yisrael.)

Q:HOW WOULD IT BEEN ENOUGH TO BE AT HAR SINAI W/O GETTING THE TORAH? A:RABBI WEIN SAYS THERE ARE A LOT OF ANSWERS BUT THE ONE HE LIKES THE BEST IS AT HAR SINAI THE JEWS HAD ACHDUS AND THAT WOULD HAVE BEEN ENOUGH.

DIVAR TORAHS ON THE HAGGADAH 2012 PART 13

(PLEASE LEARN THIS FOR A REFUA SHELAMA FOR THE GEDOLIM Rav Elyashiv -Yosef Sholom ben Chaya Musha, Rav Shteinman - Aaron Yehuda Leib ben Gitel Feiga, Rav Weiss - Yitzchak Tuvia ben Rikal, Rav Belsky - NAME ADDDED Chaim Yisroel ben Chana Tzirtel, Rav Yosef - Yaakov Chai ben Margalit Harav Shlomo Leib Ben Miriam - HaRav Shlomo Brevda Harav Yeshaya Yaakov Ben Raizel - HaRav Yeshaya Yaakov Portugal Harav Meshulem Fish Ben Tziril - The Toshe Rebbe Harav Yitzchok Issac Ben Treina - HaRav Isaav Ausband for a refuah shleima b’soch kol cholei am Yisrael.)

Q:WHY SHOULD EACH CHILD SAY MA NISHNTANA? A:RABBI WEIN SAYS CHILDREN MEMORIES OF THE SEDER LAST THEIR ENTIRE LIVES.ONE MUST ALWAYS REMEMBER THAT THE SEDER IS THE VEHICLE FOR BINDING THE GENERATIONS TOGETHER.SO TIME CONSTRAINTS AND OTHER FACTORS SHOULD NOT APPLY TO OUR SEDER.

DIVAR TORAHS ON THE HAGGADAH 2012 PART 12

(PLEASE LEARN THIS FOR A REFUA SHELAMA FOR THE GEDOLIM Rav Elyashiv -Yosef Sholom ben Chaya Musha, Rav Shteinman - Aaron Yehuda Leib ben Gitel Feiga, Rav Weiss - Yitzchak Tuvia ben Rikal, Rav Belsky - NAME ADDDED Chaim Yisroel ben Chana Tzirtel, Rav Yosef - Yaakov Chai ben Margalit Harav Shlomo Leib Ben Miriam - HaRav Shlomo Brevda Harav Yeshaya Yaakov Ben Raizel - HaRav Yeshaya Yaakov Portugal Harav Meshulem Fish Ben Tziril - The Toshe Rebbe Harav Yitzchok Issac Ben Treina - HaRav Isaav Ausband for a refuah shleima b’soch kol cholei am Yisrael.)

Q:WHO CREATED THE HAGGADAH? A:RABBI WEIN SAYS IT WAS CREATED BY ANSHA KNESES HAGIDOLA(THE GREAT ASSEMBLY)

HASGACA PRATIS IN OU'S NACH YOMI 3RD CYCLE

TODAY NACH YOMI STORY OF THE ANGEL KILLING SANCHERIV ARMY HAPPENED ON PESACH(RASHI MEGILLA 31A AND ALTER REBBE SHULCHAN ARUCH).

OU TORAH YIZKOR : The Memorial Prayer Service

(PLEASE LEARN THIS FOR A REFUA SHELAMA FOR THE GEDOLIM Rav Elyashiv -Yosef Sholom ben Chaya Musha, Rav Shteinman - Aaron Yehuda Leib ben Gitel Feiga, Rav Weiss - Yitzchak Tuvia ben Rikal, Rav Belsky - NAME ADDDED Chaim Yisroel ben Chana Tzirtel, Rav Yosef - Yaakov Chai ben Margalit Harav Shlomo Leib Ben Miriam - HaRav Shlomo Brevda Harav Yeshaya Yaakov Ben Raizel - HaRav Yeshaya Yaakov Portugal Harav Meshulem Fish Ben Tziril - The Toshe Rebbe Harav Yitzchok Issac Ben Treina - HaRav Isaav Ausband for a refuah shleima b’soch kol cholei am Yisrael.)

Yizkor is the memorial service recited for deceased parents and other relatives at several points throughout the year. The name of the prayer means “May He remember” (“He” being God and “Yizkor” being the first word of the prayer). Not only do many who recite the prayer find it to be a moving, emotional experience, it also has the power to elevate spiritually the souls of the departed. Yizkor is predicated on the Jewish concept of the immortality of the soul. Although the deceased can no longer perform mitzvos, they can benefit from prayers, acts of charity, and other good deeds that their survivors perform on their behalf. Yizkor is an excellent time for personal reflection and to commit to particular actions or general self-improvement as a source of merit for the departed. The Yizkor prayer is typically preceded by an appeal in the synagogue. This is not a mercenary attempt to extort funds from a captive audience; committing to give charity is an inherent part of the Yizkor experience. If one says the prayer by himself at home, he should nevertheless commit to donate to an appropriate charity in the deceased’s memory.

Spiritual Guide to the Omer WENSDAY NIGHT/THURSDAY

(PLEASE LEARN THIS FOR A REFUA SHELAMA FOR THE GEDOLIM Rav Elyashiv -Yosef Sholom ben Chaya Musha, Rav Shteinman - Aaron Yehuda Leib ben Gitel Feiga, Rav Weiss - Yitzchak Tuvia ben Rikal, Rav Belsky - NAME ADDDED Chaim Yisroel ben Chana Tzirtel, Rav Yosef - Yaakov Chai ben Margalit Harav Shlomo Leib Ben Miriam - HaRav Shlomo Brevda Harav Yeshaya Yaakov Ben Raizel - HaRav Yeshaya Yaakov Portugal Harav Meshulem Fish Ben Tziril - The Toshe Rebbe Harav Yitzchok Issac Ben Treina - HaRav Isaav Ausband for a refuah shleima b’soch kol cholei am Yisrael.)Day Five: Hod of Chesed 5th Day of the Omer You can often get locked in love and be unable to forgive your beloved or to bend or compromise your position. Hod introduces the aspect of humility in love; the ability to rise above yourself and forgive or give in to the one you love just for the sake of love even if you're convinced that you're right. Arrogant love is not love. Does love humble me?

DIVAR TORAHS ON THE HAGGADAH 2012 PART 11

(PLEASE LEARN THIS FOR A REFUA SHELAMA FOR THE GEDOLIM Rav Elyashiv -Yosef Sholom ben Chaya Musha, Rav Shteinman - Aaron Yehuda Leib ben Gitel Feiga, Rav Weiss - Yitzchak Tuvia ben Rikal, Rav Belsky - NAME ADDDED Chaim Yisroel ben Chana Tzirtel, Rav Yosef - Yaakov Chai ben Margalit Harav Shlomo Leib Ben Miriam - HaRav Shlomo Brevda Harav Yeshaya Yaakov Ben Raizel - HaRav Yeshaya Yaakov Portugal Harav Meshulem Fish Ben Tziril - The Toshe Rebbe Harav Yitzchok Issac Ben Treina - HaRav Isaav Ausband for a refuah shleima b’soch kol cholei am Yisrael.)

IT IS A MITZVA FOR US TO TELL THE MIRACLES THAT HAPPEND TO OUR FOREFATHERS.TODAY STORY THE BLOOD LIBEL IN SYRIA BY RABBI LANIADO WHO QUOTES IT FROM RABBI ANTEBI.THERE WAS A RABBI FROM THE DYAN FAMILY WHO LIVED NEAR THE SHUL.THE RABBI HAD A DREAM TWICE THST THE TORAH SCROLL WERE ON FIRE AND SO HE TOOK HIS KEYS AND WENT TO THE SHUL.HE GO THERE AND NOTICED SOMTHING STRANGE ONE OF THE TORAH SCROLLS WAS OPEN AND WHEN HE TRIED TO CLOSE IT HE NOTICED A BOTTLE OF BLOOD.WHAT DID HE DO?HE CLEANED THE BOTTLE OF BLOOD AND HE PUT RED WINE IN IT.HE THEN RETURNED THE SEFER TORAH AND WENT HOME TO SLEEP.SO THE NEXT MORNING THE HIGH RANKING OFFICERS DIDN'T FIND BLOOD BUT RATHER RED WINE AND THE INFORMER WAS KILLED.THE NEXT MORNING THE RABBI ANNOUNCED THAT A MIRACLE HAD OCCURED FOR THE JEWS OF SYRIA,AND HE RECOUNTED THE PREVIOUS NIGHTS EVENTS.SO HE DECLARED THE DAY TO BE ONE OF FEASTING AND REJOICING.

DIVAR TORAHS ON THE HAGGADAH 2012 PART 10

(PLEASE LEARN THIS FOR A REFUA SHELAMA FOR THE GEDOLIM Rav Elyashiv -Yosef Sholom ben Chaya Musha, Rav Shteinman - Aaron Yehuda Leib ben Gitel Feiga, Rav Weiss - Yitzchak Tuvia ben Rikal, Rav Belsky - NAME ADDDED Chaim Yisroel ben Chana Tzirtel, Rav Yosef - Yaakov Chai ben Margalit Harav Shlomo Leib Ben Miriam - HaRav Shlomo Brevda Harav Yeshaya Yaakov Ben Raizel - HaRav Yeshaya Yaakov Portugal Harav Meshulem Fish Ben Tziril - The Toshe Rebbe Harav Yitzchok Issac Ben Treina - HaRav Isaav Ausband for a refuah shleima b’soch kol cholei am Yisrael.)

Q:WHAT DO WE LEARN FROM HA LACH MANIA? A:THE CHIDA ANSWERS TO GIVE TZEDAKA WITH A SMILE.