OPINION
& COMMENT
Everyone is Busy -- Including the Anti-Religious
We chareidim are still engulfed in our mourning. The
Americans are preoccupied with their war and with their
economy. Israeli politicians are busy fighting terror and
fending off American political pressure. And the anti-
religious are meanwhile zealously attacking us on several
fronts.
Fear of Heavenly Judgment
by Maran HaRav Elozor Menachem Man Shach zt"l
This shmuess was delivered by Rosh Yeshivas Ponovezh
zt"l before the kollel students of his yeshiva on 26
Elul 5756. Our version is based on notes taken by one of the
participants. Though the remarks were delivered in
preparation for Rosh Hashana, they are important the year
round.
Emulating the Ovos -- That Rings a Bell
by Rabbi Yosef Levinson
Chazal teach: "One is obligated to say: `When will my deeds
reach the deeds of my forefathers Avraham, Yitzchok and
Yaakov?'"(Tana Devei Eliyohu Ch. 25). We are obligated to
strive for greatness and not be complacent in this endeavor.
Therefore we aspire to emulate the superlative example set by
the Ovos.
The Dynamics of Golus Throughout the Generations
by Yisroel Spiegel
When Yaakov Ovinu left his parents' home, he headed for the
School of Eiver, where he remained sequestered for the next
fourteen years (Bereishis Rabba 68:5). These years
were spent in study and self preparation for the upcoming
condition of exile through which he would live for his
duration in Lovon's home.
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