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CALENDAR FOR
Parshas Yisro, 5766

Sunday, 14 Shevat - Shabbos, 20 Shevat 5766 (Feb. 12-18, 2006)

DAF HAYOMI
Bavli:
Pesochim 26-32
Yerushalmi:
Demai 27-33

MISHNA YOMIS
Shekolim 2:1-4:5

HALACHA YOMIS
Orach Chaim 510:8-514:2

Tu B'Shvat that falls on Monday, Feb. 13, determines which ma'aser is separated from fruit. The minhag is to eat on this day from the fruits of Eretz Yisroel.

CANDLE LIGHTING
in Eretz Yisroel:

Parshas Beshalach (Shirah)
Yerushalayim:
4:46 P.M.

Bnei Brak:
5:00 P.M.

London:
4:50 P.M.
Johannesburg:
6:15 P.M.
Melbourne:
8:09 P.M.

Parshas Yisro
Yerushalayim:
4:52 P.M.

Bnei Brak:
5:06 P.M.

London:
5:03 P.M.
Johannesburg:
6:15 P.M.
Melbourne:
8:01 P.M.

 

 

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At The Center of the Universe
At The Center of the Universe
by Mordechai Plaut

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NEWS

Violent Moslem Protests Sweep Through Middle East; Europe also a Target
By M Plaut in Jerusalem and Arnon Yaffeh in Paris

Moslem protests of Danish cartoons that satirized the Prophet Mohammed swept across the Middle East and elsewhere in the world on Monday. Many were violent. There was violence in Afghanistan where at least five protesters died and more than a dozen police and protesters were wounded.


The Chief Rabbi of Azerbaijan warns: "Non-Jewish Children are Being Accepted in Jewish Schools in the Former Soviet Union."
HaRav Shmuel Auerbach speaks out in support

by S. Yisraeli

A new serious breach has developed in Eastern European countries particularly those of the former Soviet Union. The grave situation concerns non-Jewish families who are entering into Jewish communities by enrolling their children in Jewish schools.


Forensics Institute Defiles Body, Violating Court's Instructions
by Betzalel Kahn

The chareidi community was shocked by the desecration and defilement of the dead last week when the Haifa District Court approved an autopsy on the body of Frieda Wiesel o"h, who was found dead in her apartment in Kiryat Ata. Following the incident, demonstrations took place around the country.


City of Bnei Brak to Issue Debentures
by A. Cohen

The City of Bnei Brak will become one of the first municipalities in Israel to issue debentures said Deputy Interior Minister Ruchama Avraham at a working meeting in Bnei Brak.


Constitution Proposal to Continue in Next Knesset
by Yated Ne'eman Staff

Despite a stiff protest by Degel HaTorah representatives Welfare Deputy Minister MK Rabbi Avrohom Ravitz and MK Rabbi Moshe Gafni, the Knesset Constitution, Law and Justice Committee decided that the next Knesset would continue talks on formulating a "Constitution for Israel" (Chukah LeYisrael) even without unanimous agreement on the issue.


Police Complaint Filed Against Cremation Company
By Betzalel Kahn

The Chevra Kadisha Forum and the director of ZAKA's legal department filed a complaint to Kfar Saba police against Alei Shalechet, a company that has set up the only crematorium in Israel.


Jew Praying at Airport Draws Suspicions
by Yated Ne'eman Staff

A Jew standing in place at the arrivals terminal at Manchester International Airport wearing tallis and tefillin drew suspicions among airport security personnel. They tried to speak to him, but since he was in the middle of tefillas Shemoneh Esrei he made no reply. The confrontation ended without incident, reports The Jewish Tribune.



Deputy Minister Rabbi Ravitz Surveys Prisoner Rehabilitation Program
By G. Kleiman

Deputy Welfare Minister MK Rabbi Avrohom Ravitz, who serves as commissioner of the Prisoner Rehabilitation Authority, was recently hosted by the Authority. Chairman Shlomo Bakish presented Rabbi Ravitz with a survey of the activities run by the Authority, which handled 2,344 prisoners and their families last year.


Rededication of Lusaka Synagogue in Zambia
by Yated South African Correspondent

Nearly a hundred people, including a 14-person delegation from the African Jewish Congress (AJC), participated in a rousing rededication ceremony of the Lusaka synagogue on 29 January. A number of American Jews connected with the local US Embassy were also in attendance.

Finance Ministry Budget Department Visits Modi'in Illit
by A. Cohen

A full delegation of officials from the Finance Ministry's budget department toured Modi'in Illit and held a working meeting with Council Chairman Rabbi Yaakov Guterman. The visit set a precedent since the department's personnel rarely engage in field work.

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OPINION & COMMENT

Torah Min HaShomayim: Messages from Hashem to Man

In preparation for the parsha of matan Torah in Yisro.

The Rambam takes almost 2,000 Hebrew words to discuss the 13 Yesodos of our Religion. Only two of those words are "emes," and only one instance is applied to the Torah as the last of a list of attributes: Vehakol Toras Hashem temimoh, tehoroh, ukedoshoh, emes — it is all the Torah of Hashem that is perfect, pure, holy and true.

A Letter About Torah Chinuch
By HaRav Mordechai Gifter zt'l — 23 Teves 5766, His Fifth Yahrtzeit

HaRav Gifter zt'l, was always an articulate and forceful spokesman for authentic Torah hashkofoh. Whether writing an essay or a letter, delivering a talk in the yeshiva, or an address at an Agudah convention, he always conveyed a pure Torah outlook on contemporary issues and affairs in the Jewish world, with sharpness and clarity.

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OBSERVATIONS


Return
by Gita Gordon

Serializing a new novel.

Chapter 13: Mir Yeshiva (April 2001)

We return to Dean-Daniel who has spent the recent months in Israel in a chareidi environment that he "happened" into when fleeing criminals. He has made a lot of progress.


HOME & FAMILY

ASK THE SHADCHAN
Health Issues

by Rebbetzin Nomi Travis

Question: "I find it interesting that many young men and women spend incredible amounts of time uncovering minor, inconsequential evidence of illnesses in the past while overlooking the much more important and germane aspects of who their perspective partner really is. I would like you to comment on how much one should dwell on questions about health."

More Home & Family . . .


IN-DEPTH FEATURES

The Maharsham: Daas Torah
by M. Lavi

HaGaon Rav Moshe Yechiel Halevi Epstein zt'l, the Ozhrover Rebbe — Rosh Chodesh Shevat 5766, Thirty Five Years Since His Petiroh
by M. Musman


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