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OPINION & COMMENT Challenges of the Modern World: Tikkun Ho'olom A section of the gemora recently covered in the daf yomi at the beginning of Erchin (2b) discusses what to do about a man who is half-free and half-slave. Beis Shammai argue: "He is forbidden to marry a female slave and he is forbidden to marry a free woman. It is told that Maran HaGaon R' Itzele Blazer ztvk'l once stood before the congregation on Rosh Chodesh Elul. He opened the Oron Hakodesh and, turning to the Torah scrolls, said amidst weeping:
Comfort on the Tablets of Our Hearts
Keys to the Book of Life: Reaping the Benefits of One
Hundred Brochos During Elul we prepare ourselves for the Day of Judgment, diligently searching for ways to perpetuate our existence for another year. During this crucial time, anything that can tilt the balance in our favor is a valuable asset, and something that is specifically designated to spare a person from early death is a precious commodity indeed. Shechita--The Small Print All material on this site is copyrighted and its use is
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