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OPINION & COMMENT

On Writing Biographies of Gedolim

Our biographies of gedolim remain one of our most popular features. Our attempts to capture in a few short pages something of the greatness of our Torah leaders provides inspirational reading that many of our readers find enjoyable.

Obvious Truths Are Easily Overlooked
by Rav Yisroel Nulman

Some acquaintances of mine suggested that during the period of Sefiras Ha'omer it is not only fitting but also worthwhile to publish an article about prevalent problems of bein odom lechavero, difficulties that are encountered in interpersonal relations.

The Power of the Public — Tefillah Betzibbur
by Rav Yerachmiel Kram

Part I

Tefilloh Betzibbur Enriches the Worshiper Through Reciting Holy Words

If every Jew is required to make every possible effort in order to go to beis haknesses to participate in tefilloh betzibbur, then aside from the advantage of the prayer itself, which cannot be compared to prayer at home, there are many other compensations as well, which similarly can only be fulfilled through prayer with the public.

Kashrus and Politics Do Not Mix
Opinion by Yated Ne'eman

The kashrus of the Jewish table has always been a central foundation of the life of the chareidi public. In the past a Jew would pluck fruit from his orchard after verifying they were not orloh, separate terumos and ma'asros and check them for worms and insects, and he would send his cow or sheep or goat to be shechted, checked and kashered.

An Appeal to Jewish Judges about Mercy Killing
by HaRav Yitzchok Zilberstein

The following was an address delivered at a meeting of doctors that took place in Ramat Gan more than five years ago.

About the Falashas

To the Editor:

"More and more goyim want to move to Israel" (9 Iyar) and the intended immigration of thousands more Falash Mura reminded one of the statement of Rabbi Avigdor Miller zt"l: "Ethiopian `Jews' are not Jews at all. It's a falsehood, sheker vekozov." (tape 853).


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