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, Kyla Chaya Bat Sarah Polson, Rav Moshe Refael Ben Chasiba Halevy, Baruch Ben Faigle, Leiba Bat Devorah Esther, Moshe Avraham Ben Chaya Freidel, Gilon Chaim ben Yonit and Tova Rochel Bat Chaya may Hashem grant them all a speedy recovery and a complete healing.
I would like to dedicate this Parsha Preview to a very special woman Allegria Bat Mesod A”H, may she be a Melitz Yosher (advocate on high) for her family, our community, and all of Klal Yisrael. Allegria means cheerfulness, the Hebrew equivalent would be Simcha. Our sages tell us that when a Jewish child is given a name by their parents the moment just prior to the name being called out amongst the Jewish people the parents are imbued with special ruach hakodesh (divine inspiration) as they choose the name and the child grows to emulate the name chosen. A more cheerful person you could not find. Mrs. Allegria Pinto’s cheerful disposition always filled the room without overpowering it snd in her humble way she made her presence felt. When I read the words in Eishet Chayil “Her attire is strength and dignity”, I cannot help but think of My Mother A”H and the following stanza the “teaching of kindness is on her tongue” can only refer to her best friend Allegria. During the time that our Temple stood it was a custom that trumpets would be blown to signify special sacrifices and joyous occasions in the Temple. There is no doubt in my mind that the Trumpets were being blown in shomayim as these two special friends were being reunited on high. My sincere condolences to the Pinto, Amiel and Nayman Families. May you be consoled from the Heavens.
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.
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Happy Birthday to my friends who will celebrate Birthday’s this coming week:
Happy Birthday to:
Hanna Vaturi
Neilia Waterman
Diana Petrini
Stacey Gains
To my lovely daughter Elisa
“Ad Meyah Vesrim Shannah”
Behalotecha
Numbers 8:1-12:16
Candle Lighting in Toronto 8:31 P.M.
Candle Lighting in Thornhill 8:31 P.M.
Number Of Mitzvot in Parsha Behalotecha: 5
3 Mitzvot Aseh (Positive Commandments)
2 Mitzvot Lo Taaseh (Negative Commandments-Prohibitions)
Haftorah:(Additional portion, from Prophets, which is read after the Parsha)
Zecharyah / Zachariah 2:14 - 4:7
Aharon is instructed to light the Menorah, and the Menorah's construction is reviewed. Moshe is commanded to inaugurate the Leviyim into the service of the Mishkan.
The Leviyim are inaugurated into Mikdash (Temple) service. Their term of service was from age 25 to age 50.
The Bnai Yisrael keep their second Pesach since leaving Egypt. The laws of Pesach Shaynie - the makeup Pesach (one month after Pesach) are taught for those who were unable to bring the Pascal Lamb at the appropriate time.
The movement of the Pillar of Clouds as the indicators of when to set or break the camp is identified. In addition to the Pillar of Clouds, Moshe is commanded to make two silver trumpets that would be used to herald the traveling of the encampment or the movement of troops during war.
The description of the nation's travels from the desert of Sinai is recorded. Moshe approaches Yitro, who refuses his offer to join them in Eretz Yisrael.
The two verses of "When the Ark went forth" are stated, and then things begin to unravel. The main body of this Aliya describes the nation's complaints against the physical conditions of their dwelling in the desert. The Manna is described in contrast to the nation's desire for "real food". Moshe expresses his frustrations as leader, and Hashem promises to send quail to satisfy the people's desire for meat. Moshe is instructed to appoint a Sanhedrin to help him govern and teach the nation. The 70 Elders are divinely confirmed, and Eldad and Maydad prophesies the transition of leadership from Moshe to Yehoshua.
The quail descend upon the camp in such quantity that each person collected 1000 lb. of meat. Aharon and Miriam speak Lashon Harah about Moshe, resulting in Hashem confirming Moshe as His preeminent servant and prophet. Miriam is afflicted with Tzaraat.
In this week's parsha we learn about second chances. Judaism advocates teshuva (repentance) until the day a person dies, but rarely do you find the Torah giving a person a second chance at the same mitzvah. However, the Korban Pesach of Pesach Sheni (Passover Offering on the Second Passover on the 14th day of Iyar) was just that.
The Torah teaches that, anyone who was prevented for certain reasons from being able to participate in the offering of the first Pesach sacrifice on the fourteenth of Nissan (when we celebrate Pesach), should bring one a month later. For the most part, the Torah says the laws governing the Pesach Sheni are the same as those governing the first Pesach offering, except that Pesach then only lasts one day, and there is no mitzvah to get rid of the chametz from your house.
However, what is unusual about this mitzvah in the Torah is that the idea for this mitzvah did not originate with Moshe Rabbeinu. Usually, a mitzvah originated with G-d, then it went to Moshe, who then instructed the people. However, with the Pesach Sheni, the need for the mitzvah originated with others who had become spiritually defiled, and who had been unable to take part in the first Pesach offering:
There were men who were unclean by the dead body of a man (i.e., they were involved in the burial of a person who had died, and thereby required seven days for the ritual purification necessary to be able to offer the Pesach offering), and therefore could not bring the Pesach lamb on that day (the fourteenth of Nissan). They came before Moshe and Aharon on that day, and they said to him, "We are unclean by the dead body of man; why should we be prevented from offering an offering to G-d at its appointed time with the rest of the people?" Moshe told them, "Wait here, and I will hear from G-d will command concerning you ..." (BaMidbar 9:6)
This section, in fact, ought to have been taught by Moshe, just as all other sections of the Torah, but these men were privileged to do so because "meritorious deeds are brought about by worthy men." (Rashi)
It wasn't that Moshe had become unworthy of teaching this law; it was that others had become worthy of being the vehicles for it.
Who were these men, and what had they done to merit such an eternal privilege?
Those men were ... Mishael and Elztafan, who had been the ones to bury Nadav and Avihu (after they had died by bringing an unauthorized offering; see VaYikrah 10:1). (Sukkah 25b)
Obviously there is a connection between the three mitzvot, the burying of Nadav and Avihu, the Pesach Sheni offering, and the teaching of Torah. After all, why didn't other such mitzvot lead to countless others earning the right to initiate the teaching of a Torah law? What do they all have in common?
What they have in common is patience. Nadav and Avihu had the right drive, but at the wrong time. The Pesach Offering of Pesach Sheni was the right sacrifice, at a later time. Teaching Torah also requires good timing, for the right idea at the wrong time can lead to disasterous results, since it can be misconstrued and even abused. This is why the Talmud states:
Hillel the Elder said: At a time that the scholars are not spreading Torah to their students, you should teach students; when the Scholars are teaching Torah, you should refrain. (Brachot 63a)
Just like Aharon learned at the beginning of this parsha, there is a time and a place for every mitzvah in the Torah, though that time is not always apparent to us. The thing is to have the patience and know that G-d runs the world, and when the time comes, the opportunity will prevent itself to us, and we'll use it. The trick, however, is to not despair in the meantime, and to be prepared. It is this that lets G-d know He can count on us, and which results in our being able to accomplish big things in a big way.
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.
If you would like your company or service listed here please do not hesitate to ask. I do not take a fee for this. It is very important for us to support and promote local Jewish businesses. We spend so much time looking for the best deal possible that we lose sight of obligation to support our “brothers”. It’s forbidden to give business to others; we are obligated to do business with fellow Jews. Trust me when I say that the other nations put the welfare of their own first and not looking for the best deal in town.
Shabbat Shalom Umevorach-A peaceful and Blessed Shabbat
Yitzchak Alloul
New Minyan!!!!
New Learning Minyan
What is a Learning Minyan you ask?
It is a minyan where young professional people get together to Daven to Hashem. Where you are not judged based on the clothes you wear or by how black your hat is. Although we do have stylish people with black hats. Basically a non judgmental environment where you can daven to Hashem and we daven during the davening and talk in the Kiddush. Kiddush is followed by a small drasha from various people on different topics from the many facets of Judaism
So come and join us on Shabbat Mornings we start davening at 9:30 A.M.
Following davening we have a wonderful shiur given by different guest speakers each week (Toronto has some wonderful and talented hidden Jems) and lovely kiddush that of course has hott Cholent and kugel and maybe a little something to drink.
Where is this wonderful Learning Minyan you may ask?
We are located at 3683 Bathurst Street two blocks south of Wilson at Joicey and Bathurst next to Sue’s Fruit market. The Minyan takes place in Nachal Yisroel Centre.
So come out and join us Daven and stay for kiddush.
Shidduch Update
Over the course of the year I am approached by many people and asked to help them with Shidduchim and introducing them to potential shidduchim. I received a phone call from a young lady who is looking to settle down.
She is 24 years old, Frum from Birth and Educated in the Bais Yaakov Educational System. She currently holds a degree is Speech Language Pathology and lives out of town. She is divorced and raising a three year old girl. If you or someone you know has a young man who might be interested in this young lady please do not hesitate to contact me.
I would like to dedicate this Parsha Preview to a very special woman Allegria Bat Mesod A”H, may she be a Melitz Yosher (advocate on high) for her family, our community, and all of Klal Yisrael. Allegria means cheerfulness, the Hebrew equivalent would be Simcha. Our sages tell us that when a Jewish child is given a name by their parents the moment just prior to the name being called out amongst the Jewish people the parents are imbued with special ruach hakodesh (divine inspiration) as they choose the name and the child grows to emulate the name chosen. A more cheerful person you could not find. Mrs. Allegria Pinto’s cheerful disposition always filled the room without overpowering it snd in her humble way she made her presence felt. When I read the words in Eishet Chayil “Her attire is strength and dignity”, I cannot help but think of My Mother A”H and the following stanza the “teaching of kindness is on her tongue” can only refer to her best friend Allegria. During the time that our Temple stood it was a custom that trumpets would be blown to signify special sacrifices and joyous occasions in the Temple. There is no doubt in my mind that the Trumpets were being blown in shomayim as these two special friends were being reunited on high. My sincere condolences to the Pinto, Amiel and Nayman Families. May you be consoled from the Heavens.
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 @
http://parshapreview.blogspot.com
or
http://apps.facebook.com/liveblog/entry/479846
Happy Birthday to my friends who will celebrate Birthday’s this coming week:
Happy Birthday to:
Hanna Vaturi
Neilia Waterman
Diana Petrini
Stacey Gains
To my lovely daughter Elisa
“Ad Meyah Vesrim Shannah”
Behalotecha
Numbers 8:1-12:16
Candle Lighting in Toronto 8:31 P.M.
Candle Lighting in Thornhill 8:31 P.M.
Number Of Mitzvot in Parsha Behalotecha: 5
3 Mitzvot Aseh (Positive Commandments)
2 Mitzvot Lo Taaseh (Negative Commandments-Prohibitions)
Haftorah:(Additional portion, from Prophets, which is read after the Parsha)
Zecharyah / Zachariah 2:14 - 4:7
Aharon is instructed to light the Menorah, and the Menorah's construction is reviewed. Moshe is commanded to inaugurate the Leviyim into the service of the Mishkan.
The Leviyim are inaugurated into Mikdash (Temple) service. Their term of service was from age 25 to age 50.
The Bnai Yisrael keep their second Pesach since leaving Egypt. The laws of Pesach Shaynie - the makeup Pesach (one month after Pesach) are taught for those who were unable to bring the Pascal Lamb at the appropriate time.
The movement of the Pillar of Clouds as the indicators of when to set or break the camp is identified. In addition to the Pillar of Clouds, Moshe is commanded to make two silver trumpets that would be used to herald the traveling of the encampment or the movement of troops during war.
The description of the nation's travels from the desert of Sinai is recorded. Moshe approaches Yitro, who refuses his offer to join them in Eretz Yisrael.
The two verses of "When the Ark went forth" are stated, and then things begin to unravel. The main body of this Aliya describes the nation's complaints against the physical conditions of their dwelling in the desert. The Manna is described in contrast to the nation's desire for "real food". Moshe expresses his frustrations as leader, and Hashem promises to send quail to satisfy the people's desire for meat. Moshe is instructed to appoint a Sanhedrin to help him govern and teach the nation. The 70 Elders are divinely confirmed, and Eldad and Maydad prophesies the transition of leadership from Moshe to Yehoshua.
The quail descend upon the camp in such quantity that each person collected 1000 lb. of meat. Aharon and Miriam speak Lashon Harah about Moshe, resulting in Hashem confirming Moshe as His preeminent servant and prophet. Miriam is afflicted with Tzaraat.
In this week's parsha we learn about second chances. Judaism advocates teshuva (repentance) until the day a person dies, but rarely do you find the Torah giving a person a second chance at the same mitzvah. However, the Korban Pesach of Pesach Sheni (Passover Offering on the Second Passover on the 14th day of Iyar) was just that.
The Torah teaches that, anyone who was prevented for certain reasons from being able to participate in the offering of the first Pesach sacrifice on the fourteenth of Nissan (when we celebrate Pesach), should bring one a month later. For the most part, the Torah says the laws governing the Pesach Sheni are the same as those governing the first Pesach offering, except that Pesach then only lasts one day, and there is no mitzvah to get rid of the chametz from your house.
However, what is unusual about this mitzvah in the Torah is that the idea for this mitzvah did not originate with Moshe Rabbeinu. Usually, a mitzvah originated with G-d, then it went to Moshe, who then instructed the people. However, with the Pesach Sheni, the need for the mitzvah originated with others who had become spiritually defiled, and who had been unable to take part in the first Pesach offering:
There were men who were unclean by the dead body of a man (i.e., they were involved in the burial of a person who had died, and thereby required seven days for the ritual purification necessary to be able to offer the Pesach offering), and therefore could not bring the Pesach lamb on that day (the fourteenth of Nissan). They came before Moshe and Aharon on that day, and they said to him, "We are unclean by the dead body of man; why should we be prevented from offering an offering to G-d at its appointed time with the rest of the people?" Moshe told them, "Wait here, and I will hear from G-d will command concerning you ..." (BaMidbar 9:6)
This section, in fact, ought to have been taught by Moshe, just as all other sections of the Torah, but these men were privileged to do so because "meritorious deeds are brought about by worthy men." (Rashi)
It wasn't that Moshe had become unworthy of teaching this law; it was that others had become worthy of being the vehicles for it.
Who were these men, and what had they done to merit such an eternal privilege?
Those men were ... Mishael and Elztafan, who had been the ones to bury Nadav and Avihu (after they had died by bringing an unauthorized offering; see VaYikrah 10:1). (Sukkah 25b)
Obviously there is a connection between the three mitzvot, the burying of Nadav and Avihu, the Pesach Sheni offering, and the teaching of Torah. After all, why didn't other such mitzvot lead to countless others earning the right to initiate the teaching of a Torah law? What do they all have in common?
What they have in common is patience. Nadav and Avihu had the right drive, but at the wrong time. The Pesach Offering of Pesach Sheni was the right sacrifice, at a later time. Teaching Torah also requires good timing, for the right idea at the wrong time can lead to disasterous results, since it can be misconstrued and even abused. This is why the Talmud states:
Hillel the Elder said: At a time that the scholars are not spreading Torah to their students, you should teach students; when the Scholars are teaching Torah, you should refrain. (Brachot 63a)
Just like Aharon learned at the beginning of this parsha, there is a time and a place for every mitzvah in the Torah, though that time is not always apparent to us. The thing is to have the patience and know that G-d runs the world, and when the time comes, the opportunity will prevent itself to us, and we'll use it. The trick, however, is to not despair in the meantime, and to be prepared. It is this that lets G-d know He can count on us, and which results in our being able to accomplish big things in a big way.
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.
If you would like your company or service listed here please do not hesitate to ask. I do not take a fee for this. It is very important for us to support and promote local Jewish businesses. We spend so much time looking for the best deal possible that we lose sight of obligation to support our “brothers”. It’s forbidden to give business to others; we are obligated to do business with fellow Jews. Trust me when I say that the other nations put the welfare of their own first and not looking for the best deal in town.
Shabbat Shalom Umevorach-A peaceful and Blessed Shabbat
Yitzchak Alloul
New Minyan!!!!
New Learning Minyan
What is a Learning Minyan you ask?
It is a minyan where young professional people get together to Daven to Hashem. Where you are not judged based on the clothes you wear or by how black your hat is. Although we do have stylish people with black hats. Basically a non judgmental environment where you can daven to Hashem and we daven during the davening and talk in the Kiddush. Kiddush is followed by a small drasha from various people on different topics from the many facets of Judaism
So come and join us on Shabbat Mornings we start davening at 9:30 A.M.
Following davening we have a wonderful shiur given by different guest speakers each week (Toronto has some wonderful and talented hidden Jems) and lovely kiddush that of course has hott Cholent and kugel and maybe a little something to drink.
Where is this wonderful Learning Minyan you may ask?
We are located at 3683 Bathurst Street two blocks south of Wilson at Joicey and Bathurst next to Sue’s Fruit market. The Minyan takes place in Nachal Yisroel Centre.
So come out and join us Daven and stay for kiddush.
Shidduch Update
Over the course of the year I am approached by many people and asked to help them with Shidduchim and introducing them to potential shidduchim. I received a phone call from a young lady who is looking to settle down.
She is 24 years old, Frum from Birth and Educated in the Bais Yaakov Educational System. She currently holds a degree is Speech Language Pathology and lives out of town. She is divorced and raising a three year old girl. If you or someone you know has a young man who might be interested in this young lady please do not hesitate to contact me.
