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ANTICIPATING THE SIYUM HASHAS OBSERVER 6 INTROOUCTlON 8 THE ESSEIKE ANO IMPORT OF TORAH SHEBA' Al PEH, THEJEWISH OBSERVER (ISSN) 0021-6615 IS PUllLISHED Rabbi Chaim Pinchas Scheinberg, N"v>7v, MONTHLY EXCEPT JULY & AUGUST 6Y THE AGUDATH lSRAf:l. OF AMERICA 4• BROADWAY, NEW YORK, NY !0004. translated and prepared for publication by PERIODICALS POSTAGE PAID IN NEW ¥ORK, NY. SUBSCRIJ'TION $25.00/Yf.AR: Rabbi Shlomo forst •YEARS, S48.00; 3 YEARS, $69.00. OUTSIDE OF THE UNITED STATES (US FUNDS DRAWN ON A US BANK ONl.Y) $15.00 SURCHARGF. PER YEAR. THE LEGACY OF RABBI MEIR SHAPIRO ZT ..L SINGlli COPY s:i.so; OUTSJOE NY AREA S:s.ss: FOREIGN 54.50. 17 THE DAF YOMI ANO ITS foUNOER, POSTMASTER: SEND ADORESS CHANGES TO: Rabbi Shimon Finkelman THE JEWISH OBSERVER 42 BROADWAY, NY. NY 10004 24 YESHIVAS CttACHMEr LUBLIN: Conceived in Glory, TE1. •u-191-9000. FAx 646-254-1600 PR1:-<TEI> JN THE USA Built With Majesty, Yisroel Friedman RAB81 NtssoN W01.PIN. 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THESE JMPUOVE­ PU6LICATlON. OH SERVICE-: r'\DV ERTJ~ Et) IN ITS PAGES Rm'.tlnrr.. Johonm~shflr9 MENTS WEOE SUGCE::STErl l\Y THE GOL.DM1\.HK GROUP. \\-'·110 JI A.Vt: 21u SOUJH Al'F?ICA flF.EN f:NTtHJSTED WITH THE l.AYOlJ'f AND IJEStGN OF JO FOH: CLOSE © COPYRIGHT 2005 AtJSTRAl.IA~ l~~:PRESENTAT IVE T O j O YEARS. THEY fNVE:'!i1'f::f) Ml/Cl-I THOUGHT AND E FFOtlT IN Mil. A. DINNF.N ! 77 Birrigu i?-Ood Cttf.ATING 1'H{:SE M00IFICAT10NS. .t\Nl) WE WISH TO L:'"" NW'"'-'·"'"~'<" FEBRUARY 2005 I VOLUME XXXVI!T / NO. 2 ACKNOV/l,EO(;E THf-~ IR CONTRt8UTION TO oon M:lSS JO N . ---- - --- · - ------- - ----------- FEBRUARY 2005 6 I INTRODUCTION 1! IMPACT BEYOND standably cause for unbridled joy. Scheinberg N"~. This is followed by ! ' EXPECTATIONS But in addition to the actual comple­ a description of the launching of Oaf tion of the Talmud itself, this mile­ Yomi by the Lubliner Rav, Reb Meir he eleventh cycle of the learn­ stone gives us cause to contemplate Shapiro ?"Yr, as well as an account of ing of Shas according to the the crucial role that Torah study plays another of his precedent-making TDaf Yomi schedule will soon in Klal Yisroel, as is apparent from undertakings, the founding of Yeshivas culminate, b'ezras Hashem. Jews numerous Torah sources. One of Chachmei Lublin. We then present an throughout the globe have been learn­ these is in Sefer Yehoshua, where (in insider's report on how the transla­ ing a specific page of Gemara each day Perek 5) we find Bnei Yisroel prepar­ tions and elucidations of the ArtScroll concurrently for the past seven and ing for the conquest of Eretz Yisroel. Shas are prepared. half years, with the formidable goal of At that time, Yehoshua encountered a In addition, this issue includes completing the entire Talmud this year, malach (angel) with a drawn sword. ideas for reinforcing one's learning, as shortly before Purim. At that time, a Yehoshua understood from this that well as a number of first person colossal, joyous celebration in honor he was being held accountable for reports on how individuals and their of the siyum is scheduled to take place two possible lapses - for neglecting families grew with their participation in two major locations in the New York to offer the korban tamid, due to his in Daf Yomi. area, with the participation of tens of being occupied with the imminent thousands others worldwide, thanks to battle at Yericho, and the people's modern technology. not engaging in Torah learning that ... DURING THIS ERA It is probably safe to say that the night. Because the malach used the geographic scope of this program has expression, "Now, I have come," Gedolei Yisroel have often com­ far surpassed the expectations of its Yehoshua understood that neglect of mented that our generation is experi­ founder, Rabbi Meir Shapiro, •:,..~r, Torah was considered the more seri­ encing the era of Ikvesa d'Meshicha when he introduced the concept of Daf ous of the two, for "now" - at the (the footsteps of Moshiach). In order to Yomi over eighty years ago. It is impos­ time of that late-night encounter - no be spared the harsh effects of chevlei sible to assess the tremendous impact sacrifice is offered; by contrast, Torah Moshiach (lit. birthpains of Moshiach), this project has had, and is continuing must be studied by day and by night. which Chazal foretold for this era, the to have, on Klal Yisroel. At any given In response, Yehoshua initiated a ses­ Gemara (Sanhedrin 98b) provides a moment, there are hundreds - perhaps sion of intensive Torah learning. The formula - "Ya'asok b'Torah u'begemil­ thousands - of individuals learning the Be'er Moshe explains that this inci­ las chassadim - One should occupy daily daf, a kollel member in Kiryat dent illustrates that despite justified himself with Torah study and acts of Sefer, a businessman in Buenos Aires, reasons for busying oneself with kindness." The Chafetz Chaim pointed a Rav in Antwerp, a Rosh Yeshiva in other concerns, one must nonethe­ out that the expression "ya'asok" indi­ Manchester, a pharmacist in Kiev, an less make time for Torah study, by cates occupying oneself with the dili­ engineer in Los Angeles, an account­ night as by day. gence associated with how one ant in Melbourne, a manufacturer in One important result of the upcom­ conducts a business venture; such Hong Kong. This system fosters not ing siyum of Daf Yomi is that it will must be the spirit with which commit­ only growth in Torah, but also a sense generate new, widespread interest, not ments of Torah and chessed are to be of unity among Jews from diverse only inspiring others to participate in undertaken in such turbulent times. backgrounds, in a wide variety of loca­ the new study cycle of Shas, but, in This surely applies to our times, as tions and settings. general, numerous people will be stim­ well, if not more so. ulated to increase their Torah study Daf Yomi is a major example of the commitments, and perhaps establish proliferation of worldwide institutions TORAH STUDY IS new ones - whether in Gemara, and programs that provide opportuni­ PARAMOUNT halacha, Tarzach, mussar or any other ties to learn Torah. Hopefully, these area of Torah. valiant efforts will help rectify the A monumental achievement in flaws that led to our present state of Torah study of such proportions as a exile, and temper the manifestations of worldwide Siyum HaShas is under- IN THESE PAGES ..
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    BS"D perhaps a respected sage positioned to address the many spiritual crises that certainly will affect the nascent nation. Therefore there can be no greater expression of Moshe's commitment to To: [email protected] his approach and no greater instruction as to its importance, than to insist From: [email protected] with Hashem's consent, when the nation is experiencing formative and altogether new experiences, that the next leader be focused on the INTERNET PARSHA SHEET individual. Perhaps Moshe is stressing that ultimately our leaders will be measured by ON - 5766 PINCHAS the closeness to Hashem that their charges have achieved. This life long pursuit of "deveikus" (closeness to Hashem) varies from person to person In our 11th cycle! To receive this parsha sheet, go to http://www.parsha.net and click Subscribe or send and is crafted by personal challenges and triumphs. Thus one who has been a blank e-mail to [email protected] Please also copy me at disciplined to see and focus upon the strengths and concerns of others [email protected] A complete archive of previous issues is now available at will be invaluable in shaping lives that are meaningful and genuine in their http://www.parsha.net It is also fully searchable. quest for greater spirituality ("ruchniyus"). ________________________________________________ Copyright © 2006 by The TorahWeb Foundation. All rights reserved. Audio (MP3 and CD) - http://www.TorahWeb.org/audio Video - To sponsor an issue of the Internet Parsha Sheet (proceeds to Tzedaka) http://www.TorahWeb.org/video
  • Shavuot 5780 Divrei Torah

    Shavuot 5780 Divrei Torah

    Shavuot 5780 Divrei Torah Sponsored by: Debbie and Orin Golubtchik in honor of: The yahrzeits of Orin's parents חביבה בת שמואל משה בן חיים ליב Barbara and Simcha Hochman & family in memory of: • Simcha’s father, Rabbi Jonas Hochman a"h and • Gedalya ben Avraham, Blima bat Yaakov, Eeta bat Noach and Chaya bat Gedalya, who were murdered upon arrival at Birkenau on the 2nd day Shavuot. Table of Contents Page 3 Forward by Rabbi Adler ”That which you can and cannot do on Yom Tov אכל נפש“ Page 5 Yaakov Blau “Shifting voices in the narrative of Tanach” Page 9 Leeber Cohen “The Importance of Teaching Torah to Grandchildren” Page 11 Elchanan Dulitz “Bezchus Rabbi Dr. Baruch Tzvi ben R. Reuven Nassan z”l Mai Chanukah” Page 15 Martin Fineberg “Shavuos 5780 D’var Torah” Page 19 Yehuda Halpert “Ruth and Orpah’s Wedding Album: Fake News or Biblical Commentary” Page 23 Terry Novetsky “The “Mitzva” of Shavuot” Page 31 Yitzchak Shulman “Parshat Behaalotcha “ Page 33 Bernard Stahl The Meaning of Humility Page 41 Murray Sragow “Jews and Booze—A look at Jewish responses to Prohibition” Page 49 Mark Teicher “Intertextuality/Numerology” Page 50 Mark Zitter ”קרבנות של חג השבועות“ 2 Forward by Rabbi Adler Chaveireinu HaYikarim, Every year on the first night of Shavuot many of us get together for the purpose of learning with one another. There are multiple shiurim and many hours of chavruta learning . Unfortunately, in today’s climate we cannot learn with one another but we can learn from one another. Enclosed are a variety of Torah articles on many different topics which you are invited to enjoy during the course of Zman Matan Torahteinu.