Community 3 5773 FEBRUARY 13, 2013 C39 Monsey Matters

Continued from page C38 ships, starting Wednesday, talmidim for the soldiers who pro- February 13, on the topic of Chevrah Kaddisha – The 7th of Adar tect our country; at the same time, “Tolerating Others, Tolerating the talmidim are learning about Ourselves;” Wednesday, February Seven Adar was the day on ished, death was decreed against ceases. the middah of hakaras hatov. 27, on “Relating to My Role as a which Moshe Rabbeinu was born, him, and he was denied entry into On 7 Adar their work ceased. Woman;” and Wednesday, March and the day on which he passed the Land of Yisrael. Neither his For upon the death of Moshe The Monsey Night Seder 13, on “Relating to the Stuff in My away after a life of 120 years. For own merit, nor all his achieve- Rebbeinu no creature was Melaveh Malkah Life.” Hashem completes the years of ments on behalf of Yisrael, could engaged in his burial, except The Monsey Night Seder’s All classes will take place at the righteous to the day and protect him against the severity of Hashem in His Glory alone. fourth annual Melaveh Malkah 8:00 p.m. at 6 Tokay Lane in the month. Divine justice — which is the (Adapted from The Book of took place on February 9, Motzoei Concord area, basement On 7 Adar everyone should attribute of truth of the Creator, Our Heritage by Eliyahu Kitov, Shabbos, Parashas Mishpatim, at entrance. Refreshments will be take to heart two concerns, and Blessed be His Name. Chodesh Adar; taken with per- Beis Yosef Meir, Rabbi Levitan’s served. A $5 donation is requested should resolve to make them part It is customary in many Jewish mission from Feldheim shul on Olympia Lane. for each class. of his constant awareness: communities for the chevrah kad- Publishers. Copyright 1978 by The event, which was catered For more information on the Waiting for salvation, and the fear disha (burial society) to observe 7 Yad Eliyahu Kitov.) by Avenue R Café, featured guest lecture series, call (718) 647-6228, of Divine Judgment. Adar as a day of gathering for all This year, the Chevrah speaker Rabbi Chaim Nosson visit www.ohrnaava.com or email The importance of “waiting for members of the chevrah. On 7 Kaddisha of Monsey, under the Segal, Torah Umesorah Director [email protected]. salvation” is to be learned from Adar they hold a festive banquet, leadership of Rabbi Hershel of Community Development, the birth of Moshe Rabbeinu. The in which the entire community Waxman, Rosh Hakollel of Bais with divrei brachah by Rabbi Ari Words to Live By circumstances of Moshe participates. Medrosh of Monsey, will be cele- Marburger, Dayan, Bais Din The eighth-grade classes of Rabbeinu’s birth were attended The reason for this custom brating its 43rd annual 7 Adar Maysharim, and Sunday morning Darchei Noam were by great sorrow. Pharaoh had reflects praise upon Yisrael, and Seudah on Motzoei Shabbos Halacha Program maggid shiur. treated to one of those potentially decreed: “Every son that is born, upon those who are engaged in Kodesh Parashas Terumah, The Monsey Night Seder’s pro- life-changing moments that must you shall cast him into the river ...” the practice of mitzvos. Men of all February 16/7 Adar. The seudah grams include: nightly learning — be taken advantage of when When Amram, the greatest of occupations rejoice when their will be held in the Hall of Beth shiurim and chavrusos. Rabbi Harav Noach Orlowek, the generation, saw his people in work increases, and are saddened Medrosh of Monsey, 2 Harvest Yitzchok Schwartz offers a bi- Mashgiach of Yeshiva Torah Ore such great anguish, he said: “We when their work diminishes. In Court, at 9:00 p.m. All are invited. weekly Gemara shiur, Thursday in Yerushalayim and author of strive for naught!” He rose and the case of the chevrah kaddisha, night Chumash shiur, and a such sought-after chinuch books divorced his wife, so that they though its members faithfully For information about the Chevrah Motzoei Shabbos Navi shiur. The as My Child, My Disciple; My might bring no further children practice loving-kindness with the Kadisha, or if you or your shul would Dirshu Halacha Chabura – Disciple, My Child, and Raising into the world. All Yisrael then dead and the living, they never like to join the Chevrah or undertake Mishnah Berurah shiur is given Roses Among the Thorns, also divorced their wives. rejoice in their work. When do any aspect of the mitzvah please call nightly by Rabbi Yosef Meir addressed the boys. Rav Orlowek At that time, ruach hakodesh they rejoice? When their work 845-425-7271. rested upon Miriam — who was five years old — and she said: “My mother is destined to bear a son who will save Yisrael!” Her words infused new courage and faith in her father and mother and they remarried, whereupon all the others did likewise. And then the savior of Yisrael was born. And how much anxiety and anguish there was after Moshe’s birth! Pharaoh’s entire people, men, women and children, all lurked to captured and destroy him and, behold, he was cast defenseless into the river. Come and see how mighty is the faith of those who look for- Talmidim of Rabbi Lowy’s fourth grade in Yeshiva Darchei Noam were present- ward to salvation! Had it not been ed with an award by the Rosh Yeshivah, Rabbi Rudinsky, for being tested on the for Miriam’s faith and the faith of entire Shirah b’al peh. all those others, had Moshe not Kantor. The Sunday Morning allowed the boys to ask questions been born, what would have been Business Halacha Program on as well, and many thought-pro- the lot of all the world? Now that Choshen Mishpat is led by Rabbi voking questions were presented he was born — though he was Ari Marburger. The Halacha as the boys took advantage of this placed between the teeth of lions B’Iyun Chaburah is learning sug- opportunity. — he was destined to emerge, to yos halachah l’maaseh. There are When eighth-grader Boruch save his people and to illuminate also guest speakers, lectures given Bloom asked his question, “How the whole world for all genera- by renowned Rabbanim and does one attain a love for learn- tions. Roshei Yeshivos as well as ing?” the effect was instanta- The depth of the Divine Shovavim and bein hazmanim neous. Judgment, and how fearful of sin programs organized for the With tremendous energy, ought a man to be, is to be learned greater Monsey communities. Harav Orlowek began reciting all from Moshe Rabbeinu. Moshe the sugyos in maseches Makkos in Rabbeinu was the master of all Continued Ohr Monsey order, by heart, despite his admis- prophets. From birth, the Lecture Series sion that he had not learned prophetic spirit rested on him. He Ohr Monsey, inspired by Ohr maseches Makkos in 20 years. brought salvation to Yisrael, and Naava of , for women He said his ability came from performed miraculous signs and and girls of all ages, is offering an chazarah, chazarah and more wonders in Egypt. He split the sea ongoing lecture series. The last chazarah. In Harav Orlowek’s and paved a road in the Heavens lecture in the series was delivered words, when one owns it, one above. He wrestled with angels by Rabbi Benzion Klatzko, who loves it. He also stressed going to and received the fiery Torah. He spoke on Wednesday, January 30, sleep on time as well as being spoke with G-d face to face and on “Why Holiness Is Important.” careful with one’s eyes, so as not to taught Torah to all Yisrael. He The next lecture will be given see anything that will erode one’s provided them with sustenance by Mrs. Chani Juravel, who will be love for the Torah and its for 40 years in the wilderness. He delivering a series on relation- kedushah. waged war with Sichon and Og, and stopped the sun and moon in their course. S E N D U S Y O U R N E W S ! But when he committed a minor misdeed at the time of the Hamodia would like to include events and news from the general “Waters of Dispute,” and the Monsey area. If you have any newsworthy items you would like to sanctification of G-d’s Name was see included, please email [email protected]. thereby unintentionally dimin-