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CALENDAR FOR
Parshas Chukas, 5761

Sunday, 3 Tammuz - Shabbos, 9 Tammuz
(June 24-30, 2001)

DAF HAYOMI
Bavli:
Kiddushin 48-54
Yerushalmi:
Berochos 2-8

MISHNA YOMIS
Sotah 9:14 - Gittin 2:6

HALACHA YOMIS
Orach Chaim 461:3-466:4

Pirkei Avos: 5

Rosh Chodesh Tammuz falls on Thursday, June 21 and Friday, June 22.

CANDLE LIGHTING
in Eretz Yisroel:

Parshas Korach
Yerushalayim:
7:13 P.M.

Bnei Brak:
7:28 P.M.

London:
9:07 P.M.
Johannesburg:
5:07 P.M.
Melbourne:
4:50 P.M.

Parshas Chukas
Yerushalayim:
7:13 P.M.

Bnei Brak:
7:29 P.M.

London:
9:06 P.M.
Johannesburg:
5:09 P.M.
Melbourne:
4:52 P.M.

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Sharon: I Won't Start a War
by Yated Ne'eman Staff

Speaking to Likud Knesset members on Monday while protesters outside urged him to take a firm hand against the Palestinians, Sharon said there is a limit to his restraint, but that he would resist calls to escalate the conflict.


Observations: A Case of False Identity
by Nosson Grossman

Ma'ariv had an interesting article about the Dolphinarium tragedy two weeks ago. It turns out that one of the twenty youngsters killed in that suicide bombing, a certain "Roman Gorochovsky," aged 20, was actually someone named Sergei Panshcheskov. His body was flown to the Ukraine under his real name, and that was how it became known that the young Ukrainian had entered Israel under a false identity!

Avishai Raviv's Trial Postponed Again
by Yated Ne'eman Staff

For the second time within three months, the trial of General Sercurity Service agent provocateur Avishai Raviv was postponed for another four months -- less than 24 hours before it was to begin.


HaRav Yosef Sitruk Reelected Chief Rabbi of France
by Yated Ne'eman staff

The offices of the Jewish Kehilla of France announced that this past Sunday (26 Sivan), 56 year-old HaRav Yosef Sitruk was reelected the Chief Rabbi of France by the General Central Assembly of the Jewish Kehilla, for a third seven- year term. HaRav Sitruk received 172 votes, compared to the 82 votes received by the other candidate, HaRav Mordechai Ben Shoshan, the 46 year-old rav of the city of Nice. Seven white ballots were cast.

U.S. High Court Rules on Religious Groups' Use of Public School Buildings
by B. Isaac

Public school buildings have often been used for Pirchei rallies, lectures and shiurim; chassidishe tish'en even Shabbos davening.

Shearis Yisroel Representatives Visit Haifa's Shemen Factory
by Yated Ne'eman Staff

The Shearis Yisroel Beis Din and their kashrus supervisors made several visits last week to the Shemen Industries factory in Haifa. The 58 year-old Shemen Industries Ltd. is one of Israel's leading producers of vegetable oils and dish- washing soaps.

Call for Yom Tefillah on Erev Rosh Chodesh Tammuz
by Yated Ne'eman Staff

A special yom tefillah was called by the Moetzes Gedolei Hatorah of Degel Hatorah for Wednesday, erev Rosh Chodesh Tammuz. Although most of our readers will not see the paper until after then, we are publishing the special kol korei that was issued, to provide an indication of the thinking of the rabbonim on our current situation.

Order to Dismantle Temporary Har Nof Synagogue Postponed
by Betzalel Kahn

On 20 Sivan the Jerusalem Court for Local Affairs rejected the implementation of an order to raze a temporary synagogue in Jerusalem's Har Nof neighborhood due to a problem found in the order issued by Mayor Ehud Olmert. The demolition order was issued on Friday, 7 Sivan, within a few hours after the request as a result of pressure exerted by someone with a high government post who lives near the synagogue and who objects to the shul's presence there.

Israel Ceases, Palestinians Fire: Two More Israelis Slain by Terrorists
by Yated Ne'eman Staff

Dan Yehuda, 35 Hy"d, of Homesh, and Doron Zisserman, 38 Hy"d, of Einav, were murdered and two others wounded in three terrorist shootings in Samaria Monday, threatening the already fragile cease fire.

Planting Torah SEEDS Throughout the Summer
by Moshe Rockove

Pick up an apple seed. Observe it carefully. It's very small and can easily slip out of your hand if you don't hold it carefully. Yet despite its very miniature size, the seed has the ability to grow into a huge apple tree! One little seedling has the capability of producing so much when it is put into the ground and properly nurtured.


OPINION & COMMENT

Economics and Hashgochoh

Modern economists can measure the economy pretty well, at least in general terms, but they cannot always explain it.


HOME & FAMILY

Rabbonim Call for Caution in Purchase and Preparation of Food
by Devorah Plaut

The Vaad Halacha of the Maayenei Hayeshiva Hospital in Bnei Brak has issued a call to the public to exercise great care in purchasing food, especially eggs which can cause salmonella infections. The letter was signed by HaRav Shmuel Wosner, HaRav Nissim Karelitz and HaRav Yitzchok Silberstein, senior members of the Vaad Halacha.


IN-DEPTH FEATURES

Amuka: The Tsiyun of the Tanna Hakodosh Yonoson Ben Uziel
by R. Tal

Religious Discrimination
by Betzalel Kahn


Additional Luach Information

The last day for Kiddush Levonoh -- Tammuz

One can say Kiddush Levonoh in the entire world until Friday, the eve of 15 Tammuz (July 6), at 2:39 A.M., according to the Summer Clock, Israeli time. In most of Europe the final time is 1:39 A.M., in east America 9:39 P.M., and in New York it is altogether impossible to say a berochoh on this night since the final time is before the tzeis hakochovim and a berochoh must be made on the previous night.

The astronomical full moon comes together with a partial lunar eclipse, which will not be seen in Eretz Yisroel since it will be on Thursday afternoon, 14 Tammuz (July 5). The peak of the eclipse will be at 5:56 P.M. The full moon, if there would not have been an eclipse, will be at 6:05 P.M. When the astronomical full moon is denoted by an eclipse we do not allow saying Kiddush Levonoh after that time, which is eight hours and thirty four before the nigud emtzo'i. It is therefore impossible to make a berochoh on Thursday night except in the far eastern countries.

(Birur Halocho Kamma, IV, Orach Chaim 426)


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