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OPINION & COMMENT

Challenges of the Modern World: Tsnius — the Soul of our Nation

Not over every problem do gedolei Yisroel led by Maran HaRav Eliashiv shlita all come in person to attend a kenes aimed at improving the situation. In their capacity as advisors of countless individuals and organizations, they would certainly come only when they see for themselves the tremendous need to deal with a growing issue that has caused serious damage and could, if not checked, do much worse.

Supporting Torah — an Obligation
By Rav Yissochor Dov Rubin

"For I Am Hashem Your Healer"

Telolei Oros presents sources relating to doctors and patients. May it be Hashem's will that the verse be fulfilled in us: "The entire malady that I inflicted upon Egypt I will not inflict upon you, for I am Hashem your Healer" (Shemos 15:26).

Supporting Torah — an Obligation
by B. Re'em

"The hollow (kaf) of his thigh — this represents those who support Torah." The explanation is as follows: Eisov's angel wrestled with Yaakov Ovinu over the blessings. Yaakov argued that they rightfully belonged to him, since it was his sons who would receive the Torah and study it. Eisov's angel could not refute this, which the Torah testifies as, "And he saw that he could not best him."

Leaving with Difficulty: Taking Three Steps Back after Shemoneh Esreih
by Rabbi Daniel Yaakov Travis

The Bottom Line of Prayer

A not-yet-completely-observant Jew who is a very affluent businessman once confided to me that he only had a few minutes a day to pray. He could not recite the entire Shemoneh Esreih, and asked me what the most important part of the tefilloh was, so that at least that he could say. I realized that the answer to this question could prove very significant in the future of his religious life and proceeded carefully.


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