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CALENDAR FOR
Parshas Tzav (HaGodol), 5766

Sunday, 4 Nisan - Shabbos, 10 Nisan 5766 (Apr. 2-8, 2006)

DAF HAYOMI
Bavli:
Pesochim 75-81
Yerushalmi:
Kilayim 42 - Shevi'is 4

MISHNA YOMIS
Yoma 8:2-10:6

HALACHA YOMIS
Orach Chaim 537:4-539:2

The minhag is for the Mora DeAsra to say a deroshah on Shabbos HaGodol to inform the community of the numerous halochos of matzoh and chometz, and many read part of the Haggodoh after Minchah.

CANDLE LIGHTING
in Eretz Yisroel:

Parshas Vayikro

The summer clock in Israel begins this year on erev Shabbos parshas Vayikro

Yerushalayim:
6:23 P.M.

Bnei Brak:
6:38 P.M.

London:
7:16 P.M.
Johannesburg:
5:50 P.M.
Melbourne:
6:00 P.M.

Parshas Vayikro
Yerushalayim:
6:27 P.M.

Bnei Brak:
6:42 P.M.

London:
7:28 P.M.
Johannesburg:
5:43 P.M.
Melbourne:
5:50 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

Decisions Announced at Emergency Conference
by M Plaut and Yated Ne'eman Staff

A special conference was held on Wednesday 22 Adar to express the concern of gedolei Yisroel about the ongoing efforts that are being made to influence and undermine chareidi education from many different government sources. The threat is not limited to one political party or another, but come from the entire secular establishment.


Neighborhood Rabbonim in Jerusalem Prepare to Sell Chometz Independently of Moatza Datit
By Betzalel Kahn

With the blessings of Maran HaRav Eliashiv shlita this year a mechiras chometz will be conducted for business owners and neighborhood residents by the Association of Neighborhood Rabbis of Jerusalem. The sale will be carried out by HaRav Binyomin Adler, who was in charge of the sale at the Jerusalem Rabbinate for many years under HaRav Y. Kulitz zt"l, as well as by HaRav Y. Efrati, HaRav A. Schlesinger, HaRav D. Yosef and other prominent rabbonim.


Chinuch Atzmai Secures Loan to Resume Busing Until Pesach Break
By Betzalel Kahn

As part of its efforts to minimize the damage to the education of thousands of children in its schools following the discontinuation of government-funded bus service, Chinuch Atzmai took out bank loans to resume the busing system until the Pesach break.


Sephardic Bnei Torah Party Joins Bnei Brak Coalition
By A. Cohen

With a statement of support by Kuf Dalet — The Association of Sephardic Bnei Torah for Rabbi Yissochor Frankentahl, mayor and coalition chairman of Bnei Brak, the Bnei Brak municipal coalition now has the full support of all of the parties represented in the City Council.


Bnei Brak Budget Approved
By A. Cohen

The municipal budget for the City of Bnei Brak will come to NIS 653.5 million ($140 million) for the year 2006 in contrast to an operating report of NIS 682.7 million ($146 million) for the previous year the Finance Committee and the City Council confirmed.



Thousands of Graves to be Renovated at Mount of Olives
By Betzalel Kahn

The Jerusalem Municipality, in cooperation with the Prime Minister's Office, is set to launch Mayor Rabbi Uri Lupoliansky's revolutionary plan to renovate and develop the Mount of Olives cemetery.


Jerusalem Real Estate Market Shows Signs of Recovery
by Yated Ne'eman Staff

A comparison of contracts signed and recent data from income generated through taxes on property appreciation (paid when a property sale is made) point to a recovery in the Jerusalem real estate market in 2005. An analysis of Israel Land Administration tenders for the sale of land in Jerusalem reveals a similar picture.


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OPINION & COMMENT

What if they Call us a Cult?

Despite the fact that we are by no means brainwashed and, on the contrary, even a cursory acquaintance with Talmud is enough to convince anyone that critical thinking is central to our lives in theory, and a quick visit to the mikvehs and yeshiva dining rooms will make it abundantly clear that it is also applied in practice,...

New Chapters from the Life and Teachings of R' Yisroel Salanter zy'a
Excerpts from the memorial book, Kedosh Yisroel published about two years ago — yahrtzeit: 5 Shvat, 5643

Intellectual Ploys for Self Improvement

R' Naftoli Amsterdam said: This is what Morenu was in the habit of saying: In order to improve and mend one's negative characteristics, it is imperative to study Mussar, but in addition, a person must employ wiles and subterfuges to circumvent his own nature.

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OBSERVATIONS


Return
by Gita Gordon

Serializing a new novel.

Chapter 17: The Meeting Jerusalem (October 2001)

Esther has been successful at work, but so far not at shidduchim. Now it has been suggested that she meet Daniel who has been learning at Mir yeshiva for only a year.

We apologize to our readers for not putting in an installment last week, and this week we are putting in a double-sized section.


HOME & FAMILY

LIFE JOURNEYS — LESSONS FROM THE HEART
By Sara Gutfreund

The Lost Treasure

Twenty years ago, Shoshana and Karen sat on the fluffy pink carpet in Shoshana's bedroom. It was a balmy, spring day, and the scent of freshly cut grass climbed through the curtained windows. They had spread out a picnic blanket on the floor, and set up a tea party for a circle of dolls and teddy bears. Shoshana had just had her seventh birthday party, and they were chatting about all the presents she had received.

More Home & Family . . .


IN-DEPTH FEATURES

Stealing the Gavel from the Judge!
by Chaim Arbeli

Memories of HaRav Shach, zt"l
Memoirs of Rabbi Shlomo Lorincz


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