Moadim Lesimcha Chagim Lezmanim Lesason- Tizku Leshanim Rabbot Neimot Vtovot!!
This week’s Parsha Preview is co-dedicated to the refuah of the following people:
Men
Reuven Mordechai Ben Chana Batya, Yaakov David Ben Sarah, Avraham Ben Sarah, Menachem Mendel Ben Faigie Ruchel, Gilon Chaim Ben Yonit, Ofek Ben Tali, Shimon Ben Miriam, Avraham Moshe Ben Miriam Tova, Baruch Kalman Ben Leiben Jacobs, Mendel Ber Ben Sarah, Aharon Ben Tamar, Shmuel Baruch Ben Golda.
Women
Sarah Bat Channah, Chana Leah Bat Esther, Kreindel Bat Esther, Kreynah Leah Bat Rachel, Simcha Bat Mazel, Sara Bat Hodda, Kyla Chaya Bat Sarah Polson, Leiba Bat Devorah Esther, Tova Rochel Bat Chaya and Yocheved Yaakovite bat Leah.
May Hashem grant them all a speedy recovery and a complete healing.
Daven for the release of Gilad Shalit-Gilad Ben Aviva-may Hashem bring him home safe and sound. If you asked to have someone put on the refuah list please update me on how these people are doing. If you would like to add someone to the list please send me an e-mail parshapreview@gmail.com
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.
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I am happy to inform you that Yitzi’s Parsha Preview has just completed its first year in publication. I look forward to another good year of Torah. Your feedback, encouragement, questions and commentary have been much appreciated.
Happy Birthday to:
Harry Schertzer
David Nesry
David Frances
Guidy Mamann
Les Cowan
“Ad Meyah Vesrim Shannah”
Parshah Bereisheet - Genesis 1:1-6:8 Torah Reading for Week of September 26-October 2, 2010-18th of Tishrei-24th of Tishrei
Candle Lighting for Shemini Atzeret on Wednesday September 29th, in Toronto is 6:44 P.M.
Candle Lighting for Shemini Atzeret on Wednesday September 29th, in Thornhill is 6:44 P.M.
Erev Tavshilin
Number Of Mitzvot in Parshah Bereisheet: 1
1 Mitzvot Aseh (Positive Commandments)
0 Mitzvot Lo Taaseh (Negative Commandments-Prohibitions)
Haftora: (Additional portion, from Prophets, which is read after the Parsha)
Yeshayahu / Isaiah 42:5 - 43:10
Shabbat Mevarchim Chodesh Cheshvan
Friday & Shabbat Parshat Noach - October 8 – 9, 2010.
The Molad for Rosh Chodesh Cheshvan is Friday October 8, 2010, 8:20 A.M. and 2 Chalakim Jerusalem Time.
The Torah Reading on Shabbat day is divided into 7 sections. Each section is called an Aliya (meaning to go up) since for each Aliya, one person "goes up" to make a bracha on the Torah Reading. We invite the Cohen first, followed by a Levite who then in turn is followed by an Israelite. When a Cohen is not in attendance we call an Israelite in their place, if a Levite is not in attendance then the same Cohen is called in their place.
Parsha Summary – Bereisheet
The creation of the universe is detailed day by day concluding with the creation of Shabbat. Note the emphasis on Speciation throughout the six day account.
The creation of Adam and Chava and the story of Gan Eden is detailed.
Adam and Chava are expelled from Gan Eden and the story of Kayin and Hevel is related.
Chronologically, the time covered in Parshat Bereisheet is from year 1 (the creation of humankind) through the birth of Noach's three sons in 1556. The final three Aliyot list the 10 generations from Adam through Noach that lived during that time, as well as the degeneration of man's relationship with Hashem. It is important to note that Noach's generation was the first generation not to have personally known Adam.
In the beginning of G-d’s creating the heavens and the earth, (Genesis 1:1)
The first and one of the most famous Rashi’s (Shlomo Yitzhaki 1040 -1105, better known by the acronym RAbbi SHlomo Itzhaki), of the Torah asks why the Torah begins with B'reishit, rather than with the first mitzvah commanded to B'nei Yisrael, the mitzva of Kiddush HaChodesh (sanctification of the New Moon-The First commandment given to Israel Exodus 12:2). Rabbi Yitzchak gives the answer that by starting with B'reishit, G-d makes it crystal clear that he is in charge, He is the Maker, the Boss, He is the Creator. Since, He is the one who gives and takes away come the time that Bnei Yisrael are ready to occupy the land of Eretz Yisrael they will not be considered bandits and as Hsahem promised Avraham, Yitzchak and Yaakov that their descendants had a G-d given right to the land. He gives the land to whom he chooses and takes it away from whom he chooses.
However, there is perhaps another important reason why the Torah begins as it does rather than with a specific mitzvah (commandment) or with the events of the Exodus from Egypt, the splitting of the sea, or the revelation at Sinai.
Why did G-d choose to identify Himself in the Aseret HaDibrot (the Ten Commandments) as the one who took us out of Egypt, rather than as the one who created the world? God has identified himself in both of these ways -- one way in the Aseret HaDibrot (The Ten Commandments) and the other way in the rest of the Torah.
What is He telling us?
In the beginning of B'reishit, G-d makes it clear to us that we are part of creation. We are human beings, in essence, the special focus of the entire process of creation. And as such, we share this world of his with more than 6 billion other humans and countless other species of plants and animals. We have privileges as humans, and awesome obligations. We cannot shirk our responsibilities to the environment, to the balance of nature or to a basic humane moral code. This is what G-d is saying to us when he begins his Torah with, "In the beginning..." As a rag tag band of former slaves to Egypt stood at the foot of Har Sinai, we became a distinct nation. G-d did not just say, "I am G-d... Who created the world." He said, "...Who took you out of Egypt, out of the house of slaves." This was a unique Jewish experience. By identifying Himself in this more exclusive way, He explained that the Torah is not for everyone. There are basic laws of moral conduct that are for everyone, but there are also the additional 613 mitzvot of the Torah that we alone must follow. Moreover as the famous Midrash states, G-d approached all the nations of the world offering them the opportunity to have the Torah as their very own to which they all declined. Only Bnei Yisrael accepted without condition. They were the only nation to accept Hashem’s offer into this exclusive club.
It is as if every human being is issued a membership card to be a part of the human race. The card comes with obligations and benefits, and there are dues to be paid. Good people pay their dues, bad people don't. A requirement of gold cardholders is that they meet all their obligations as good people.
We have two sedras, B'reishit and No'ach, to remind us of the "regular world membership" and the requirements it entails. After that, we watch the development of the gold cardholders through the rest of B'reishit. It is not always pleasant to be reminded of, but we have a lot to learn from the actions of our Avot and the tribes. Once we get to Sh'mot, we witness the family transformed into a nation.
Had the Torah started with the first mitzvah, it would have been as if God was isolating us from the rest of the world and absolving us of our responsibilities to the larger society. We are to be “a light unto the nations” (Isaiah 42:6). We did not trade Tishrei for Nissan as the New Year when we came out of Egypt and received the Torah at Sinai, hence we have two beginnings to our year.
This idea can be seen in many of our prayers. Look at the two brachot before Sh'ma. The first speaks of Creation and does not specifically mention Torah and mitzvot. The second bracha speaks of the deep mutual love between G-d and his People. The same idea is echoed in Birkat HaMazon. The first bracha refers to our membership in the human race and our identification with all of G-d's creations. The second bracha focuses on the Land of Israel, the Torah, the Covenant of Brit Mila.
This is a pattern that occurs over and over again. We have a dual mandate from G-d. We must relate to Him with B'reishit Bara Elokim In the beginning of G-d’s creating ...and also as Anochi Hashem Elokecha (I am Hashem-your G-d).
Each presents its own challenge. We must meet both of them.
Halacha of the Week
Please note that the Halachot discussed here are according to Sephardic Tradition as outlined by The Maran Shulchan Aruch. This is just a summary and in no way deemed as a Halachic ruling. Please contact your local Orthodox Rabbi for help.
How to Prepare an Eruv Tavshilin?
Halacha forbids cooking from Yom Tov to Shabbat unless one had prepared an Eruv Tavshilin before Yom Tov. Since the Chag of Shemini Azeret falls this year on Wednesday Night, then one prepares the Eruv Tavshilin on Wednesday.
Of what should the Eruv Tavshilin consist?
Strictly speaking, it suffices to prepare a single cooked food; customarily, a boiled egg is used for this purpose. Although preparing one cooked item suffices to allow both cooking and baking on Yom Tov for Shabbat (Shulchan Aruch 527:2), nevertheless, the custom is to include bread in the Eruv Tavshilin, as well.
What quantity of food is required for the Eruv Tavshilin?
Chacham Bentzion Abba Shaul (Jerusalem, 1924-1998), in his work Or Le'tziyon (vol. 3, 22:1), writes that the cooked food should have a volume of a Ke'zayit – or approximately 1 oz. – and the bread should have a volume of a Ke'beitza – approximately 2 oz.
Chacham Bentzion Abba Shaul adds that the foods should preferably have been cooked and baked specifically on Erev Yom Tov, and not earlier. Nevertheless, one who set aside foods that were prepared earlier has satisfied the requirement and is allowed to cook on Yom Tov in preparation for Shabbat.
The Options Available to One Who Forgot to Prepare an Eruv Tavshilin Before Yom Tov.
One option is to rely on the Eruv Tavshilin prepared by the community's Rabbi. A community Rabbi has in mind when preparing an Eruv Tavshilin that his Eruv should serve to permit cooking on Yom Tov not only for himself and his family, but also for everyone in his community who forgot to prepare an Eruv or is unaware of this requirement. Thus, one who forgot to prepare an Eruv may simply rely on the Rabbi's Eruv and cook on Yom Tov in preparation for Shabbat.
This week’s Parsha Preview is co-dedicated to the refuah of the following people:
Men
Reuven Mordechai Ben Chana Batya, Yaakov David Ben Sarah, Avraham Ben Sarah, Menachem Mendel Ben Faigie Ruchel, Gilon Chaim Ben Yonit, Ofek Ben Tali, Shimon Ben Miriam, Avraham Moshe Ben Miriam Tova, Baruch Kalman Ben Leiben Jacobs, Mendel Ber Ben Sarah, Aharon Ben Tamar, Shmuel Baruch Ben Golda.
Women
Sarah Bat Channah, Chana Leah Bat Esther, Kreindel Bat Esther, Kreynah Leah Bat Rachel, Simcha Bat Mazel, Sara Bat Hodda, Kyla Chaya Bat Sarah Polson, Leiba Bat Devorah Esther, Tova Rochel Bat Chaya and Yocheved Yaakovite bat Leah.
May Hashem grant them all a speedy recovery and a complete healing.
Daven for the release of Gilad Shalit-Gilad Ben Aviva-may Hashem bring him home safe and sound. If you asked to have someone put on the refuah list please update me on how these people are doing. If you would like to add someone to the list please send me an e-mail parshapreview@gmail.com
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.
Join my blog @ http://parshapreview.blogspot.com/2010/09/yitzis-parsha-preview-bereisheet.html
or
Join my facebook group: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=124915804223995
I am happy to inform you that Yitzi’s Parsha Preview has just completed its first year in publication. I look forward to another good year of Torah. Your feedback, encouragement, questions and commentary have been much appreciated.
Happy Birthday to:
Harry Schertzer
David Nesry
David Frances
Guidy Mamann
Les Cowan
“Ad Meyah Vesrim Shannah”
Parshah Bereisheet - Genesis 1:1-6:8 Torah Reading for Week of September 26-October 2, 2010-18th of Tishrei-24th of Tishrei
Candle Lighting for Shemini Atzeret on Wednesday September 29th, in Toronto is 6:44 P.M.
Candle Lighting for Shemini Atzeret on Wednesday September 29th, in Thornhill is 6:44 P.M.
Erev Tavshilin
Number Of Mitzvot in Parshah Bereisheet: 1
1 Mitzvot Aseh (Positive Commandments)
0 Mitzvot Lo Taaseh (Negative Commandments-Prohibitions)
Haftora: (Additional portion, from Prophets, which is read after the Parsha)
Yeshayahu / Isaiah 42:5 - 43:10
Shabbat Mevarchim Chodesh Cheshvan
Friday & Shabbat Parshat Noach - October 8 – 9, 2010.
The Molad for Rosh Chodesh Cheshvan is Friday October 8, 2010, 8:20 A.M. and 2 Chalakim Jerusalem Time.
The Torah Reading on Shabbat day is divided into 7 sections. Each section is called an Aliya (meaning to go up) since for each Aliya, one person "goes up" to make a bracha on the Torah Reading. We invite the Cohen first, followed by a Levite who then in turn is followed by an Israelite. When a Cohen is not in attendance we call an Israelite in their place, if a Levite is not in attendance then the same Cohen is called in their place.
Parsha Summary – Bereisheet
The creation of the universe is detailed day by day concluding with the creation of Shabbat. Note the emphasis on Speciation throughout the six day account.
The creation of Adam and Chava and the story of Gan Eden is detailed.
Adam and Chava are expelled from Gan Eden and the story of Kayin and Hevel is related.
Chronologically, the time covered in Parshat Bereisheet is from year 1 (the creation of humankind) through the birth of Noach's three sons in 1556. The final three Aliyot list the 10 generations from Adam through Noach that lived during that time, as well as the degeneration of man's relationship with Hashem. It is important to note that Noach's generation was the first generation not to have personally known Adam.
In the beginning of G-d’s creating the heavens and the earth, (Genesis 1:1)
The first and one of the most famous Rashi’s (Shlomo Yitzhaki 1040 -1105, better known by the acronym RAbbi SHlomo Itzhaki), of the Torah asks why the Torah begins with B'reishit, rather than with the first mitzvah commanded to B'nei Yisrael, the mitzva of Kiddush HaChodesh (sanctification of the New Moon-The First commandment given to Israel Exodus 12:2). Rabbi Yitzchak gives the answer that by starting with B'reishit, G-d makes it crystal clear that he is in charge, He is the Maker, the Boss, He is the Creator. Since, He is the one who gives and takes away come the time that Bnei Yisrael are ready to occupy the land of Eretz Yisrael they will not be considered bandits and as Hsahem promised Avraham, Yitzchak and Yaakov that their descendants had a G-d given right to the land. He gives the land to whom he chooses and takes it away from whom he chooses.
However, there is perhaps another important reason why the Torah begins as it does rather than with a specific mitzvah (commandment) or with the events of the Exodus from Egypt, the splitting of the sea, or the revelation at Sinai.
Why did G-d choose to identify Himself in the Aseret HaDibrot (the Ten Commandments) as the one who took us out of Egypt, rather than as the one who created the world? God has identified himself in both of these ways -- one way in the Aseret HaDibrot (The Ten Commandments) and the other way in the rest of the Torah.
What is He telling us?
In the beginning of B'reishit, G-d makes it clear to us that we are part of creation. We are human beings, in essence, the special focus of the entire process of creation. And as such, we share this world of his with more than 6 billion other humans and countless other species of plants and animals. We have privileges as humans, and awesome obligations. We cannot shirk our responsibilities to the environment, to the balance of nature or to a basic humane moral code. This is what G-d is saying to us when he begins his Torah with, "In the beginning..." As a rag tag band of former slaves to Egypt stood at the foot of Har Sinai, we became a distinct nation. G-d did not just say, "I am G-d... Who created the world." He said, "...Who took you out of Egypt, out of the house of slaves." This was a unique Jewish experience. By identifying Himself in this more exclusive way, He explained that the Torah is not for everyone. There are basic laws of moral conduct that are for everyone, but there are also the additional 613 mitzvot of the Torah that we alone must follow. Moreover as the famous Midrash states, G-d approached all the nations of the world offering them the opportunity to have the Torah as their very own to which they all declined. Only Bnei Yisrael accepted without condition. They were the only nation to accept Hashem’s offer into this exclusive club.
It is as if every human being is issued a membership card to be a part of the human race. The card comes with obligations and benefits, and there are dues to be paid. Good people pay their dues, bad people don't. A requirement of gold cardholders is that they meet all their obligations as good people.
We have two sedras, B'reishit and No'ach, to remind us of the "regular world membership" and the requirements it entails. After that, we watch the development of the gold cardholders through the rest of B'reishit. It is not always pleasant to be reminded of, but we have a lot to learn from the actions of our Avot and the tribes. Once we get to Sh'mot, we witness the family transformed into a nation.
Had the Torah started with the first mitzvah, it would have been as if God was isolating us from the rest of the world and absolving us of our responsibilities to the larger society. We are to be “a light unto the nations” (Isaiah 42:6). We did not trade Tishrei for Nissan as the New Year when we came out of Egypt and received the Torah at Sinai, hence we have two beginnings to our year.
This idea can be seen in many of our prayers. Look at the two brachot before Sh'ma. The first speaks of Creation and does not specifically mention Torah and mitzvot. The second bracha speaks of the deep mutual love between G-d and his People. The same idea is echoed in Birkat HaMazon. The first bracha refers to our membership in the human race and our identification with all of G-d's creations. The second bracha focuses on the Land of Israel, the Torah, the Covenant of Brit Mila.
This is a pattern that occurs over and over again. We have a dual mandate from G-d. We must relate to Him with B'reishit Bara Elokim In the beginning of G-d’s creating ...and also as Anochi Hashem Elokecha (I am Hashem-your G-d).
Each presents its own challenge. We must meet both of them.
Halacha of the Week
Please note that the Halachot discussed here are according to Sephardic Tradition as outlined by The Maran Shulchan Aruch. This is just a summary and in no way deemed as a Halachic ruling. Please contact your local Orthodox Rabbi for help.
How to Prepare an Eruv Tavshilin?
Halacha forbids cooking from Yom Tov to Shabbat unless one had prepared an Eruv Tavshilin before Yom Tov. Since the Chag of Shemini Azeret falls this year on Wednesday Night, then one prepares the Eruv Tavshilin on Wednesday.
Of what should the Eruv Tavshilin consist?
Strictly speaking, it suffices to prepare a single cooked food; customarily, a boiled egg is used for this purpose. Although preparing one cooked item suffices to allow both cooking and baking on Yom Tov for Shabbat (Shulchan Aruch 527:2), nevertheless, the custom is to include bread in the Eruv Tavshilin, as well.
What quantity of food is required for the Eruv Tavshilin?
Chacham Bentzion Abba Shaul (Jerusalem, 1924-1998), in his work Or Le'tziyon (vol. 3, 22:1), writes that the cooked food should have a volume of a Ke'zayit – or approximately 1 oz. – and the bread should have a volume of a Ke'beitza – approximately 2 oz.
Chacham Bentzion Abba Shaul adds that the foods should preferably have been cooked and baked specifically on Erev Yom Tov, and not earlier. Nevertheless, one who set aside foods that were prepared earlier has satisfied the requirement and is allowed to cook on Yom Tov in preparation for Shabbat.
The Options Available to One Who Forgot to Prepare an Eruv Tavshilin Before Yom Tov.
One option is to rely on the Eruv Tavshilin prepared by the community's Rabbi. A community Rabbi has in mind when preparing an Eruv Tavshilin that his Eruv should serve to permit cooking on Yom Tov not only for himself and his family, but also for everyone in his community who forgot to prepare an Eruv or is unaware of this requirement. Thus, one who forgot to prepare an Eruv may simply rely on the Rabbi's Eruv and cook on Yom Tov in preparation for Shabbat.
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