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Planning for the Worst

"And Yaakov sent messengers . . . and the other camp will be able to run away . . . G-d of my father Avrohom . . . and the gift passed ahead . . . " (Bereishis 32:4-22)

The Eternal Wrestling Match
by Rabbi Yechezkel Spanglet

Following his struggle and triumph in Lavan's home, Yaakov faces yet another major challenge in the shaping of his life and of his posterity: the confrontation with Eisov.

Vampire Spiders, Hashem's Chesed and Earning a Livelihood
by Rabbi Nosson Grossman

Modern scientific research continuously reveals marvels of Hashem's Creation. A new research study partly funded by the National Geographic Society, reviewed in the National Geographic Magazine of Oct. 11, 2005 and published in detail in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, presents us with an additional glimpse into the miraculous wisdom displayed in every detail of nature, and how HaKodosh Boruch Hu provides for every one of His creatures, "from the huge re'em to tiny lice" (Avodoh Zorah 3b).

HaRav Shach: The Father of Yeshivos in Our Generation

To Be Heedful of Yeshiva Money

Rabbenu once said, in a talk, that anyone who takes food from the yeshiva without permission is considered to be stealing — to the degree that he is invalid for testimony! When he heard that some of the students refused to allow a newcomer to join their dormitory room, he also came down very harshly against them and said it was altogether forbidden.

Politica: Welfare Ministry Waits for Forms
By E. Rauchberger

On Monday the Welfare Ministry completed the transfer of over NIS 30 million to Torah institutions with dormitory facilities. Based on directives from Rabbi Ravitz these monies were transferred to the yeshivas for the 5765 budget year.


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