This week’s Parsha Preview is co-dedicated to the refuah of Menachem Mendel Ben Faigie Ruchel, Yocheved Bat Leah, Simcha Bat Mazel, Ofek Ben Tali, Shimon Ben Miriam, Sara Bat Hodda, Avraham Moshe Ben Miriam Tova, Baruch Kalman ben Leiben Jacobs, Yisrael Ben Sara, Kyla Chaya Bat Sarah Polson and Rav Moshe Refael Ben Chasiba Halevy may Hashem grant them all a speedy recovery and a complete healing.
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This weeks Parshah preview is dedicated in memory of the Yartzeit of my Maternal Grandfather Avraham Ben Yosef.
Once again, you can have this Parshah Preview dedicated in honour or memory of a loved one, you can ask for a refuah or simply acknowledge a milestone. It does not cost a thing all you have to do is ask. Please update me on the people who we are davening and learning for.
Join my blog @
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Happy Birthday to my friends who will celebrate Birthday’s this coming week:
Happy Birthday to:
Charlie Abeziz
Alexandre Alloul
Meir Bienenstock
“Ad Meyah Vesrim Shannah”
Vayak'hel-Pekudei & Hachodesh
Exodus 35:1-40:38 & 12:1-20
Candle Lighting in Toronto 6:02 P.M.
Candle Lighting in Thornhill 6:02 P.M.
Shabbat Mevarchim Chodesh Nisan
Rosh Chodesh - Tuesday March 16, 2010
The Molad for Rosh Chodesh Nissan is Monday March 15, 2010, 3:11 P.M. and 13 Chalakim Jerusalem Time.
******Turn clock forward one hour Saturday at Midnight***********
Number Of Mitzvot: 1
0 Mitzvot Aseh (Positive Commandment)
1 mitzvah Lo Taaseh (Negative Commandment - Prohibition)
This year, (5770 / 2010)Vayakel-Pekudei is a special Shabbat.
It is Shabbat Parshat HaChodesh :
The Shabbat preceding Rosh Chodesh Nisan, (or when Rosh Chodesh Nisan falls on Shabbat, the Shabbat of Rosh Chodesh Nisan,) is called Shabbat HaChodesh. The Maftir, from Shmot / Exodus, Parshat Bo, (12:1-20), starts with the first Mitzva given to the Bnei Yisroel, while they were still in Mitzrayim, even before the Mitzvot of the Yom Tov Pesach (Passover festival) - the Mitzva of Kiddush Hachodesh (the sanctification of the new moon). The reading begins with the declaration that the Hebrew month of Nisan, and not Tishrei, is to be considered the first month of the year. The passage then continues with some of the mitzvot of Pesach / Passover, which are certainly appropriate to be read and studied as the holiday approaches.
Haftora: (Additional portion, from Prophets, which is read after the Parsha)
AFTER PARSHAT PEKUDEI
Yechezkel / Ezekiel 45:16-46:18 (Ashkenazim);
Yechezkel / Ezekiel 45:18-46:15 (Sepharadim)
Some Sephardic communities begin the Haftora with 45:16.
Main characters of this week’s Parshah
Hashem
Moshe
Moses assembles the people of Israel and reiterates to them the commandment to observe the Shabbat. He then conveys G-d's instructions regarding the making of the Mishkan (Tabernacle). The people donate the required materials in abundance, bringing gold, silver, copper, blue, purple and red-dyed wool, goat hair, spun linen, animal skins, wood, olive oil, herbs and precious stones. Moses has to tell them to stop giving.
A team of wise-hearted artisans make the Mishkan and its furnishings (as detailed in the previous Torah readings of Terumah, Tetzaveh and Ki Tisa): three layers of roof coverings; 48 gold-plated wall panels, and 100 silver foundation sockets; the Parochet (Veil) that separates between the Sanctuary's two chambers and the Masach (Screen) that fronts it; the Ark and its cover with the Cherubim; the Table and its Showbread; the seven-branched Menorah with its specially-prepared oil; and the Golden Altar and the incense burned on it; the Anointing Oil; the outdoor Altar for Burnt Offerings and all its implements; the hangings, posts and foundation sockets for the Courtyard; and the Basin and its pedestal, made out of copper mirrors .
An accounting is made of the gold, silver and copper donated by the people for the making of the Mishkan. Betzalel, Ahaliav and their assistants make the Eight Priestly Garments -- the Efod, Breastplate, Cloak, Crown, Turban, Tunic, Sash and Breeches -- according to the specifications communicated to Moses in the Parshah of Tetzaveh.
The Mishkan is completed and all its components are brought to Moses, who erects it and anoints it with the holy Anointing Oil, and initiates Aaron and his four sons into the priesthood. A cloud appears over the Mishkan, signifying the Divine Presence that has come to dwell within it.
“Make Your way known to me”. (Shemot 33:13)
When the Talmud states: There is no mazel for a Jew, it means that, even though physical life is indeed governed by the constellations - as messengers of G-d, a Jew can rise above his destiny. Alternatively, the gentile world is governed by something called Hashgachah Klallit (General Providence), a Jew's life, by virtue of his acceptance and adherence to Torah, is governed by something called Hashgachah Pratit (personalized Divine Providence):
Regarding that which is written (Shabbat 156a), that there is no mazel for a Jew, it means that mazel is not the deciding factor, because each Jew personally lives according to His Providence and specific guidance,. (Sha'arei Leshem, p. 62)
In other words, yes, there is a mazel for a Jew; there is a mazel for every human being. However, a Jew possesses the ability to alter his destiny, or perhaps more accurately, go above his destiny, as the following explains:
. . . Even if the mazel is for bad to happen, it can be changed for good . .
The obvious question is, how? To be able to consciously affect one's mazel suggests that one must have a tremendous amount of control over one's personal life. However, before one can understand how to affect one's mazel, one must understand what mazel is, and why it makes such a difference to one's life. Therefore, it says:
A mazel has been established for each person regarding his life and sustenance, from the time he was born until the end of his life. Each person's [mazel] is different from another [person's mazel]. All of it is based upon G-d's HIDDEN guidance, a function of Kavshei d'Rachmana (Mysteries of the Merciful One), which is not revealed to any living being. It is the basis of why good or bad can occur for a righteous person, which Moshe Rabbeinu asked to understand when he said, "Make Your way known to me" (Shemot 33:13). According Rebi Meir, his request was not fulfilled, for G-d answered him, "I will be gracious to whom I will show favor, and I will be merciful to whom I will be merciful" (Brachot 7a). (Ibid.)
In other words, G-d was telling Moshe Rabbeinu, even if a person appears in man's eyes not to be worthy of it, G-d may still show him favor - because of his mazel. G-d's picture and decision about a person include much more than what the person is doing at that given moment in time.
Thus, why is one person's mazel to become wealthy, and another person's to become poor, even though he worked harder than the man who was financially successful? We don't know. However, G-d does know, and it is all part of a remarkable equation and puzzle called "G-d's Master Plan," or, "Kavshei d'Rachmana" in Talmudic terms:
The mazalot in the heavens have been established by G-d, and determine all that will happen to a person down below, and all the levels of Domaim, Tzomayach, Chiyah, and Medabehr . . . (Ibid.) That is, the Mineral World, the Vegetable World, the Animal World, and the World of Man. All of these are controlled by a particular mazel, as the Midrash states:
There isn't a blade of grass below that does not have a mazel in Heaven "hitting" it, telling it, "Grow!" (Bereishit Rabbah 10:6)
Therefore, all that happens to them, and through them, is a function of the same cause-and-effect relationship imbedded in the mazalot, even though, unlike man, they have no free-will. There is no randomness in Creation. Therefore, no matter what we perceive or how we perceive it, if it exists, it does so as a function of G-d's CONSCIOUS will. He may have created "agents" to carry out that consciousness will, but it is still the result of His will.
Thus, Creation is, if you will, the largest interactive "game" ever to have been masterminded. And, not only is it the largest game, but it is the most perfect as well. For, whereas human interactive games can only account for so many causes and designs with only so many effects for them, that Creation has taken into account every possible cause mankind will create, and has designed the perfect effect for each of them. This is in order to guarantee that the objective of Creation is achieved precisely in the manner the Creator has intended, and while at the same time, allowing us too use our free-will choices to join with G-d in bringing ourselves and Creation to fulfillment.
Chazak Chazah Vnitchazek!!!!
If you need a place for Shabbat Meals or you would like to experience a more traditional Shabbat experience please do not hesitate to call. 416-829-1761.
Shabbat Shalom Umevorach-A peaceful and Blessed Shabbat
Yitzchak Alloul
This Parshah Preview is sponsored by Cars And Trucks 4 Less, Sales, Leasing and Financing. If you are in the market for a New or Used Vehicle give us a call “we will steer you in the right direction”. Please call 416-829-1461.
Charlie Abeziz
Alexandre Alloul
Meir Bienenstock
“Ad Meyah Vesrim Shannah”
Vayak'hel-Pekudei & Hachodesh
Exodus 35:1-40:38 & 12:1-20
Candle Lighting in Toronto 6:02 P.M.
Candle Lighting in Thornhill 6:02 P.M.
Shabbat Mevarchim Chodesh Nisan
Rosh Chodesh - Tuesday March 16, 2010
The Molad for Rosh Chodesh Nissan is Monday March 15, 2010, 3:11 P.M. and 13 Chalakim Jerusalem Time.
******Turn clock forward one hour Saturday at Midnight***********
Number Of Mitzvot: 1
0 Mitzvot Aseh (Positive Commandment)
1 mitzvah Lo Taaseh (Negative Commandment - Prohibition)
This year, (5770 / 2010)Vayakel-Pekudei is a special Shabbat.
It is Shabbat Parshat HaChodesh :
The Shabbat preceding Rosh Chodesh Nisan, (or when Rosh Chodesh Nisan falls on Shabbat, the Shabbat of Rosh Chodesh Nisan,) is called Shabbat HaChodesh. The Maftir, from Shmot / Exodus, Parshat Bo, (12:1-20), starts with the first Mitzva given to the Bnei Yisroel, while they were still in Mitzrayim, even before the Mitzvot of the Yom Tov Pesach (Passover festival) - the Mitzva of Kiddush Hachodesh (the sanctification of the new moon). The reading begins with the declaration that the Hebrew month of Nisan, and not Tishrei, is to be considered the first month of the year. The passage then continues with some of the mitzvot of Pesach / Passover, which are certainly appropriate to be read and studied as the holiday approaches.
Haftora: (Additional portion, from Prophets, which is read after the Parsha)
AFTER PARSHAT PEKUDEI
Yechezkel / Ezekiel 45:16-46:18 (Ashkenazim);
Yechezkel / Ezekiel 45:18-46:15 (Sepharadim)
Some Sephardic communities begin the Haftora with 45:16.
Main characters of this week’s Parshah
Hashem
Moshe
Moses assembles the people of Israel and reiterates to them the commandment to observe the Shabbat. He then conveys G-d's instructions regarding the making of the Mishkan (Tabernacle). The people donate the required materials in abundance, bringing gold, silver, copper, blue, purple and red-dyed wool, goat hair, spun linen, animal skins, wood, olive oil, herbs and precious stones. Moses has to tell them to stop giving.
A team of wise-hearted artisans make the Mishkan and its furnishings (as detailed in the previous Torah readings of Terumah, Tetzaveh and Ki Tisa): three layers of roof coverings; 48 gold-plated wall panels, and 100 silver foundation sockets; the Parochet (Veil) that separates between the Sanctuary's two chambers and the Masach (Screen) that fronts it; the Ark and its cover with the Cherubim; the Table and its Showbread; the seven-branched Menorah with its specially-prepared oil; and the Golden Altar and the incense burned on it; the Anointing Oil; the outdoor Altar for Burnt Offerings and all its implements; the hangings, posts and foundation sockets for the Courtyard; and the Basin and its pedestal, made out of copper mirrors .
An accounting is made of the gold, silver and copper donated by the people for the making of the Mishkan. Betzalel, Ahaliav and their assistants make the Eight Priestly Garments -- the Efod, Breastplate, Cloak, Crown, Turban, Tunic, Sash and Breeches -- according to the specifications communicated to Moses in the Parshah of Tetzaveh.
The Mishkan is completed and all its components are brought to Moses, who erects it and anoints it with the holy Anointing Oil, and initiates Aaron and his four sons into the priesthood. A cloud appears over the Mishkan, signifying the Divine Presence that has come to dwell within it.
“Make Your way known to me”. (Shemot 33:13)
When the Talmud states: There is no mazel for a Jew, it means that, even though physical life is indeed governed by the constellations - as messengers of G-d, a Jew can rise above his destiny. Alternatively, the gentile world is governed by something called Hashgachah Klallit (General Providence), a Jew's life, by virtue of his acceptance and adherence to Torah, is governed by something called Hashgachah Pratit (personalized Divine Providence):
Regarding that which is written (Shabbat 156a), that there is no mazel for a Jew, it means that mazel is not the deciding factor, because each Jew personally lives according to His Providence and specific guidance,. (Sha'arei Leshem, p. 62)
In other words, yes, there is a mazel for a Jew; there is a mazel for every human being. However, a Jew possesses the ability to alter his destiny, or perhaps more accurately, go above his destiny, as the following explains:
. . . Even if the mazel is for bad to happen, it can be changed for good . .
The obvious question is, how? To be able to consciously affect one's mazel suggests that one must have a tremendous amount of control over one's personal life. However, before one can understand how to affect one's mazel, one must understand what mazel is, and why it makes such a difference to one's life. Therefore, it says:
A mazel has been established for each person regarding his life and sustenance, from the time he was born until the end of his life. Each person's [mazel] is different from another [person's mazel]. All of it is based upon G-d's HIDDEN guidance, a function of Kavshei d'Rachmana (Mysteries of the Merciful One), which is not revealed to any living being. It is the basis of why good or bad can occur for a righteous person, which Moshe Rabbeinu asked to understand when he said, "Make Your way known to me" (Shemot 33:13). According Rebi Meir, his request was not fulfilled, for G-d answered him, "I will be gracious to whom I will show favor, and I will be merciful to whom I will be merciful" (Brachot 7a). (Ibid.)
In other words, G-d was telling Moshe Rabbeinu, even if a person appears in man's eyes not to be worthy of it, G-d may still show him favor - because of his mazel. G-d's picture and decision about a person include much more than what the person is doing at that given moment in time.
Thus, why is one person's mazel to become wealthy, and another person's to become poor, even though he worked harder than the man who was financially successful? We don't know. However, G-d does know, and it is all part of a remarkable equation and puzzle called "G-d's Master Plan," or, "Kavshei d'Rachmana" in Talmudic terms:
The mazalot in the heavens have been established by G-d, and determine all that will happen to a person down below, and all the levels of Domaim, Tzomayach, Chiyah, and Medabehr . . . (Ibid.) That is, the Mineral World, the Vegetable World, the Animal World, and the World of Man. All of these are controlled by a particular mazel, as the Midrash states:
There isn't a blade of grass below that does not have a mazel in Heaven "hitting" it, telling it, "Grow!" (Bereishit Rabbah 10:6)
Therefore, all that happens to them, and through them, is a function of the same cause-and-effect relationship imbedded in the mazalot, even though, unlike man, they have no free-will. There is no randomness in Creation. Therefore, no matter what we perceive or how we perceive it, if it exists, it does so as a function of G-d's CONSCIOUS will. He may have created "agents" to carry out that consciousness will, but it is still the result of His will.
Thus, Creation is, if you will, the largest interactive "game" ever to have been masterminded. And, not only is it the largest game, but it is the most perfect as well. For, whereas human interactive games can only account for so many causes and designs with only so many effects for them, that Creation has taken into account every possible cause mankind will create, and has designed the perfect effect for each of them. This is in order to guarantee that the objective of Creation is achieved precisely in the manner the Creator has intended, and while at the same time, allowing us too use our free-will choices to join with G-d in bringing ourselves and Creation to fulfillment.
Chazak Chazah Vnitchazek!!!!
If you need a place for Shabbat Meals or you would like to experience a more traditional Shabbat experience please do not hesitate to call. 416-829-1761.
Shabbat Shalom Umevorach-A peaceful and Blessed Shabbat
Yitzchak Alloul
This Parshah Preview is sponsored by Cars And Trucks 4 Less, Sales, Leasing and Financing. If you are in the market for a New or Used Vehicle give us a call “we will steer you in the right direction”. Please call 416-829-1461.
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