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The grave of Rabbi Chaim Pinto, zy"a Mogador - Morocco Not for Sale! Published by "Peninei David" - Jerusalem No. 19 Under the Auspices of Moreinu v’Rabbeinu Elul Hagaon Hatzaddik Rabbi David Chananya Pinto, shlita 5775 Ohr Haim Ve Moche, Lyon Ohr Haim Ve Moche, Rova 19 - Paris Yeshiva Ketana, Rova 17 - Paris Or Jaim u'Moshe, Argentina Orot Chaim U'Moshe, Ashdod Ohr Chaim U'Moshe, New York Mikdash L'David, Ashdod Kollel Pinto,Manchester Yeshivat Torat David, Ashdod Or Jaim u'Moshe, Mexico Peninei David, Jerusalem Yismach Moshe, Toronto Chasdei David, Marseille Those interested in receiving the bulletin and pamphlet by email can order it at A Word the following address: from the Editors [email protected] A businessman sits in his office. Many merchants come and offer him merchandise. He exam- ines it well and chooses carefully. If it is good, he buys it in bulk, investing a lot in it with the hope that he will be able to profit and make a substantial income. He must always be on the look out to avoid falling into the trap of crooks, who try to pass on damaged goods. They may look good on the outside, but later their faults become apparent. Then he would sustain a heavy loss. This is business as usual, the way of commerce. Once a year, as is customary, the office doors are closed for a few days. The shutters and blinds are drawn over the shop windows. The businessman locks himself in his office with his records and carefully reviews the balance sheets. This is when the real numbers are revealed. This is the time he calculates all the transactions performed throughout the year. Was his business successful? Did he profit? Did he act with sharp acumen, or perhaps he was lured into making a quick profit, which ulti- mately fell way short of its promises? After taking stock, the truth becomes apparent to the businessman. Published by The profitable deals from the past year reflect well on his business. But the poor and unsuccess- "Peninei David" ful investments serve as warnings to act with greater wisdom and improve in the future. Then Institute he will continue to keep his business thriving and earn a substantial income for many years to Jerusalem come, with the help of Hashem. No 19 - Elul 5775 The Days of Awe are drawing close. We conduct many transactions during the year. We buy and sell; sometimes we are tempted to behave rashly, but we try hard not to. However, now, on these fateful days, the time has come to make an honest personal accounting, each one on his own, while facing his Creator, an accounting whose results are so significant! The pasuk discussing the war which Sichon waged against Moav says, “Al kain yomru ham- oshlim bo’u cheshbon,” hinting that the “moshlim” – the ones who rule over their negative inclinations are obligated to make a “cheshbon,” an accounting of their deeds during the previ- ous year. Will we merit doing this? Are we clean of sin and flawless, or not? Do we have profits to show in the Days of Awe and Judgement? This is the time to correct our ways. Editor in Chief Hopefully Hashem will be pleased with our deeds, and we will merit a good judgment. Harav Aryeh Mussabi The publication you presently hold includes the following inspirational articles: Editorial Board There are stories of tzaddikim and their messages, words of inspiration from Moreinu Rabbi Binyamin Cohen v’Rabbeinu, shlita, and sacred customs “Bechatzrot Hachaim” (in the Courtyards of the Tzad- Rabbi Mordechai Zer dikim) during the Days of Awe, in which we find ourselves presently. Rabbi Avraham Yair Naki We have also included information updating you about the worldwide activities of Moreinu Rabbi Yosef Sofer Harav, shlita, and his messengers across the world. Rabbi Binyamin Turgeman We are honored with the privilege of presenting all this to you. It is our fervent prayer that we all merit being inscribed in the sefer of tzaddikim, for a blessed Translators and editors and happy life. May we merit celebrating the festivals in joy and happiness, and may for the English edition our future year be many times more prosperous than the past. Mrs. G. Zemmel Mrs. E. Rosenhan The Editors Mrs. S. Bilgrei Bechatzrot Hachaim Graphics G. Luria, Address: Bayit Vegan 8 P.O.B. 16253 Jerusalem 91162 Tel: 02-6433605 Fax: 02-6433570 Email: [email protected] The grave of Rabbi Chaim Pinto, zy"a Mogador - Morocco Not for Sale! Published by "Peninei David" - Jerusalem No. 19 4 Under the Auspices of Moreinu v’Rabbeinu Elul Hagaon Hatzaddik Rabbi David Chananya Pinto, shlita 5775 Rosh Hashanah Ohr Haim Ve Moche, Lyon With Much Appreciation Ohr Haim Ve Moche, Rova 19 - Paris Yeshiva Ketana, Rova 17 - Paris 8 Or Jaim u'Moshe, Argentina Orot Chaim U'Moshe, Ashdod Yom Kippur Ohr Chaim U'Moshe, New York Mikdash L'David, Ashdod The Joy of Shehecheyanu on Yom Kippur Kollel Pinto,Manchester Yeshivat Torat David, Ashdod Or Jaim u'Moshe, Mexico Peninei David, Jerusalem Yismach Moshe, Toronto Chasdei David, Marseille Cover: Worldwide institutions 14 under the auspices of Moreinu v'Rabbeinu CONTENTS The Legacy of the Righteous The righteous are alive even in death Jerusalem Peninei David Rehov Bayit Vegan 8 Jerusalem Israel Tel: +972 2643 3605 Fax: +972 2643 3570 24 [email protected] Customs of Our Gedolei Yisrael Ashdod during the Orot Chaim Yamim Noraim VeMoshe Rehov HaAdmor MiBelz 43 Ashdod Israel Tel: +972 88 566 233 Fax: +972 88 521 527 [email protected] New York 32 Chevrat Pinto Mexico 207 West 78th St. An Empire of Torah New York NY 10024- U.S.A Tel: 1 212 721 0230 Fax: 1 212 721 0195 [email protected] Paris 44 Ohr Haim Scenes from VeMoché Marseille 32, rue du Plateau Opening of the Center 75019 Paris - France Chasdei David Tel: +331 42 08 25 40 Fax: +331 42 06 00 33 [email protected] Lyon - Villeurbanne 48 Hevrat Pinto To the Holy Ones 20 bis, rue des Mûriers Buried in the Earth 69100 Villeurbanne - France Moreinu v'Rabbeinu's trip Tel: 04 78 03 89 14 to pray for the community Fax: 04 78 68 68 45 and the individual [email protected] Words of Inspiration Delivered by the Gaon and Tzaddik Rabbi David Chananya Pinto, shlita Rosh Hashanah With Much Appreciation “In the Book of Life, to this realization. This is why seven of Avraham’s descendants blessing, and peace… the time of the shofar-blowing is fell at the hands of the Pelishtim. may we be remembered auspicious for Hashem to switch They were: Shimshon, Chafni and inscribed before You” from the Seat of Justice to the and Pinchas, Shaul and his (Yamim Noraim liturgy) Seat of Mercy. three sons. Furthermore, the How enormous is each Pelishtim caused the destruction On the Yamim Noraim, we person’s debt of gratitude toward of the seven sanctuaries of beseech Hashem to seal us for a Hashem! How do we repay Him Bnei Yisrael: Ohel Moed, Nov, good, peaceful life. How much for all the good He constantly Gilgal, Givon, Shiloh, and Beit gratitude must we have toward does for us? By wholeheartedly Olamim (a reference to the two Him for His benevolence! In resolving to fulfill His mitzvot, Batei Mikdash). And lastly, the truth, we are undeserving of all with fear and love. This is the Aron was held in Pelishti hands the good that He showers upon greatest form of gratitude we for seven months. us as He inscribes us in the Book can show Him. Our nation endured severe of Life. Hashem goes beyond the In the Torah reading of the repercussions for this treaty letter of the law in His dealings first day of Rosh Hashanah, we of “peace.” Why did Avraham with us. read about the covenant between enter into it, surely knowing his At the time of the shofar- Avraham and Avimelech, king people would suffer? blowing, Hashem rises from the of the Pelishtim (Bereishit 26). Avraham felt a strong sense Seat of Justice and sits on the How is this covenant connected of gratitude toward Avimelech, Seat of Mercy. Why doesn’t He to Rosh Hashanah? who had allowed him entry initially sit on the Seat of Mercy Let us study this covenant into his land. Such was the instead of switching places, so to in order to understand its trait of Avraham, the symbol of speak, as we sound the shofar? relevance to the day. Why did kindness. He could not refuse We deserve tremendous Avraham make a peace treaty Avimelech’s gesture of goodwill. punishment for our numerous with Avimelech? Moreover, in Avimelech asked Avraham, misdeeds, rachmana litzlan. this treaty, Avraham swore that “Now swear to me here by G-d… This is expressed by Hashem he would not expel Avimelech’s according to the kindness that I sitting on the Seat of Justice. progeny from the land. have done with you, do with me, However, in His infinite Avraham’s children paid a steep and with the land in which you kindness, Hashem analyzes our price for this covenant. The have sojourned” (Bereishit 21:23). deeds and perceives our inner Midrash (Yalkut Shimoni, Vayeira Just as Avimelech had granted yearning to improve and correct 54:4) says that because Avraham Avraham permission to stay in our faults. The shofar arouses us gave Avimelech seven sheep, his land, he asked Avraham not 4 How enormous is each to harm his progeny who wished to remain in Eretz Canaan.