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This Google Custom Search looks only in this website. Chareidi Educational War of Independence Israeli chareidi schools have struggled in recent years to resist the efforts of the Israeli government to gain control over their educational programming. There was a particularly serious effort made under the previous education minister, Shai Peron of the Yesh Atid party. This article provides background about that effort and the response of the chareidi institutions.
Chanukah Teaches that we Live in a World of Benevolence HaRav Abba Berman zt"l, rosh yeshiva of Iyun HaTalmud, used to ask about the Chanukah miracle of the oil burning for eight days: What is so impressive about that miracle? The mishna (Pirkei Ovos, 5:5) says: Ten miracles were performed for our ancestors in the Beis HaMikdash... the rains never extinguished the fire of the Altar, the wind never affected the column of smoke...
Chanukah Shows the Persistence of the Jewish People as Other Empires Collapsed "The days of Chanukah symbolize the unyielding, determined victory of the Jewish people. We survived while all ancient empires collapsed. Our strong spirit kept us alive throughout thousands of years and continues to fortify us." These were the words of Rabbi Uri Maklev, of the Degel HaTorah faction of UTJ in the Knesset plenum during a session dealing with several no-confidence bills presented by the Opposition but which were shunted aside by the Coalition.
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In honor of his Yahrtzeit 6th Teves
Rabbeinu was born in the year 5507 in Baghdad, where his illustrious forbears had been the presidents of the Jewish community, one of the most distinguished families in all of Iraq.
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Chanukah, the Miracle of Mesiras Nefesh
Compiled from the sichos of Morenu veRabbeinu HaRav Chaim Pinchas Scheinberg, shlita
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Chanukah is a celebration of mesiras nefesh; an acknowledgement of what mesiras nefesh can accomplish, regardless of the odds, regardless of teva. In response to our mesiras nefesh Hashem saved us with miracles. Therefore, according to the Maharam MiRottenburg celebrations of mishteh vesimchah do not adequately express our gratitude to Hashem for the nes of Chanukah. Hallel and hodo'oh can best publicize the nes of Chanukah; the miracle of mesiras nefesh.
They Try to Make us Forget Your Torah
by Mordecai Plaut
The issue of army service for yeshiva students has been in the news lately, as a case before the High Court that seeks to upset the Tal Law makes its way through the legal process. The public service of yeshiva bochurim was also discussed extensively at a Cabinet meeting two weeks ago, where suggestions were made to make army service "more attractive" to Torah scholars, as it were. In addition, various economic leaders present the importance of integrating the "chareidi community" with the work force of Israel from their own perspective.
Hiddurim in Olive Oil for Hanukah
by Yated Ne'eman Staff
Regarding the hiddur of using olive oil to light Hanukah candles, Maran HaRav Eliashiv made known previously that the closer the oil is to the olive oil used for the menorah in Beis Hamikdosh, the more mehudar it is for Hanukah.
Av, 5765 - Kislev 5766 (August-December 2005)
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