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29 Cheshvan 5766 - November 30, 2005 | Mordecai Plaut, director Published Weekly
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CALENDAR FOR
Parshas Vayeitzei, 5766

Sunday, 3 Kislev - Shabbos, 9 Kislev 5766 (Dec. 4-10, 2005)

DAF HAYOMI
Bavli:
Eruvin 60-66
Yerushalmi:
Berochos 62-68

MISHNA YOMIS
Eruvin 6:8-7:11

HALACHA YOMIS
Orach Chaim 467:11-470:1

Those living in Chutz Le'Aretz start saying VeSen tal u- motor from Sunday night, the eve of 4 Kislev (night between Dec. 4 and Dec. 5).

CANDLE LIGHTING
in Eretz Yisroel:

Parshas Toldos
Yerushalayim:
4:00 P.M.

Bnei Brak:
4:14 P.M.

London:
3:38 P.M.
Johannesburg:
6:15 P.M.
Melbourne:
8:12 P.M.

Parshas Vayeitzei
Yerushalayim:
4:01 P.M.

Bnei Brak:
4:15 P.M.

London:
3:36 P.M.
Johannesburg:
6:15 P.M.
Melbourne:
8:18 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

Newspaper Expose Reveals:
Jerusalem Kashrus Sacrificed to Sharon's Political Plans
by Betzalel Kahn

Prime Minister Ariel Sharon and his son MK Omri Sharon gained control over every focal point of power at the religious authorities across the country by appointing Likud Center members and other Likud members to head them. Probably most of these appointed functionaries will follow Sharon into his new party Kadima, and that is apparently one of the sources of support that he is counting on.


Hundreds of Soldiers Undergo 4-Month Course and Receive Conversion Certificate from Special IDF Beis Din
By Betzalel Kahn

Twelve percent of the 5,000 non-Jewish soldiers currently serving in the IDF undergo an accelerated "conversion" process every year according to recently publicized figures. IDF officials estimate that rate will go up to 20 percent in the next few years.


Agudath Israel of America's 83rd National Convention

The Opening Day

There is always risk in change, but opportunity too. And to judge from the response of the thousands who participated in Agudath Israel's 83rd national convention this past Shabbos and weekend, the new format instituted by the organization's executive vice president, Rabbi Shmuel Bloom, proved itself an opportunity.


New Construction in Har Nof
by Betzalel Kahn

A new project is slated for construction in Jerusalem's Har Nof neighborhood for the first time in the past decade. The project, which received blessings from Har Nof rabbonim, will allow young couples to join the neighborhood's somewhat aging populace. Har Nof was built over 20 years ago and today has 25,000 residents. The total absence of construction for the past ten years has prevented young couples from moving to Har Nof.


Mesillah Opens New Branch in Beitar Illit to Help Families Achieve Financial Stability
by Tzvi Sofer

Dozens of Beitar Illit activists, headed by the city's rabbonim and leaders and the heads of the Mesillah management, took part in a special gathering to mark to opening of a Mesillah branch in the city, in cooperation with Kupat Hatzedaka Haklalit of Beitar Illit.


Big Bug Problems in America with Washed Vegetables
by Yated Ne'eman Staff

This call, signed by some 30 rabbonim in America including many who are very involved in kashrus matters, applies to pre- washed vegetables prepared and sold in America, and not to Israeli washed and hothouse vegetables grown with special precautions.


Vaada Lemaan HaShabbos Discusses Eruvin Problems and Bolstering Shabbos in Jerusalem
by Betzalel Kahn

Vaadat Harabbonim Lemaan Kedushas HaShabbos held a meeting to discuss ways of maintaining the sanctity of Shabbos in Jerusalem, which the rabbonim referred to as the crown of the Jewish people. They said that the city should be a paragon of Shabbos observance, setting an example for other cities. Shabbos observance also guarantees its security, for Chazal said Jerusalem was destroyed because of Shabbos desecration.


Roshei Yeshivos Meet to Discuss Housing Crisis Among Young Couples
by Betzalel Kahn

A number of roshei yeshivos took part in a special meeting to discuss the housing crisis among bnei Torah. The roshei yeshivos discussed the possibilities currently available to avreichim and the difficulty in bearing the costs of marrying off children.

Finance Committee Approves NIS 30 Million for Chareidi Education
by Eliezer Rauchberger

At the end of a tempestuous meeting, the Knesset Finance Committee approved the transfer of NIS 30 million to chareidi educational institutions.

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OPINION & COMMENT

The True Path to Happiness in This World

"And may Hashem give you from the dew of the Heavens and the fat (choicest) portions of the earth and much grain and wine. Nations will serve you and the sons of your mother will bow down to you. Those who curse you are cursed and those who bless you are blessed" (Bereishis 27:28).

Parshas Toldos: A Conversation That Changed History
by Rabbi Yechezkel Spanglet

Conversations come and go. But in this week's parsha, a dialogue took place which changed the face of history.

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OBSERVATIONS

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Return
by Gita Gordon

Serializing a new novel.

Chapter 6 — Part 1

Fay and Eli are lost in an Amazon rain forest, the victims of the treachery of their trusted employee Fred Smith. Their son Dean is studying in Harvard, but now he has come to . . .


HOME & FAMILY

A Tale of Two Sisters
by Risa Rotman

For as long as anyone could remember, Judy was running. At school she would participate in the short dash, long run and hurdles. Any opportunity to stretch her legs, and Judy was literally in the run.

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IN-DEPTH FEATURES

In the Proximity of Maran R' Yitzchok Zeev of Brisk, Ztvk'l
Memoirs of Rabbi Shlomo Lorincz

The Basket
FICTION

by A. Harel


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