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Archive for ‍‍ Elul 5769 / Tishre 5770 - September 2009

Pirkei Avot

‍‍25 Elul 5769 - September 14, 2009 | Author BFM

Biblical Faith – with Shmuel “Sam” Peak

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Mishnah 14

…if I am not for myself, who will be for me?

If we dot not put forth effort to perfect ourselves through Torah and mitzvot, whose Torah and mitzvot will contribute to our spiritual growth?

…and if I am for myself, what am I?

Hillel means: “Even if I fulfill my obligation to perform mitzvot, I am but flesh and blood and I cannot put in the amount of effort that the soul requires.”

…and if not now, when?

The third limitation to achievement is that life is very short. If we do not act now, when else is there?

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The Repentance of Love, Part II

‍‍21 Elul 5769 - September 10, 2009 | Author TI

Light to the Nations – with Rabbi Chaim Richman of The Temple Institute.

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On Rosh HaShana we stand before G-d in awe, and our repentance is inspired by fear before the King and Judge. But the repentance of the month of Elul comes from a place of love, a desire to please G-d.

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Weekly Torah Portion: Nitzavim-Vayelech

‍‍19 Elul 5769 - September 8, 2009 | Author TI

” …and you will return to the Lord, your God… you and your children… “ (Deut. 30:1) The positive commandment and the Divine promise of repentance and reconciliation between G-d and His children is THE message of the days preceding the awesome day of Rosh HaShana.

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Nitzavim-Vayelech (Deuteronomy 29:9-31:30)
Parashat Nitzavim-Vayelech is read on Shabbat:
Elul 23, 5769/September 12, 2009

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The Wedding Ceremony

‍‍19 Elul 5769 - September 8, 2009 | Author BatMelech

Bat Melech, with Rena Richman.

An in-depth explanation of the spiritual significance of the various elements of the Jewish wedding ceremony.

The next Bat Melech teaching will appear on September 23, 2009, (Tishrei 5, 5770).

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Pirkei Avot

‍‍18 Elul 5769 - September 7, 2009 | Author BFM

Biblical Faith – with Shmuel “Sam” Peak
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Mishnah 13
…and he who refuses to teach (Torah) deserves death

If a person does not study Torah at all, they actively bring death upon themselves, for they distance themselves from Torah and oppose it.

…and he who exploits the crown of Torah shall fade away

One makes personal use of the holy Torah is liable to death through Divine intervention, which is the penalty for deriving personal benefit from any sacred object.

…and he who exploits the crown of Torah shall fade away

This statement can also be viewed in the context of the opening words of the mishnah—“Power is its name? Destruction is its name”—which caution against seeking a position of authority. The crown of Torah is the essence of authority; it is a sacred crown above all other crowns and must not be exploited.

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The Repentance of Love, Part I

‍‍14 Elul 5769 - September 3, 2009 | Author TI

Light to the Nations – with Rabbi Chaim Richman of The Temple Institute.

Weekly series with new teachings available every Thursday.

On Rosh HaShana we stand before G-d in awe, and our repentance is inspired by fear before the King and Judge. But the repentance of the month of Elul comes from a place of love, a desire to please G-d.

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Weekly Torah Portion: Ki Tavo

‍‍12 Elul 5769 - September 1, 2009 | Author TI

The war against complacency: How do we keep our relationship with G-d vibrant? How do we maintain the edge He requires? The secret is in acknowledging today as being the most important day, the only day.

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Ki Tavo (Deuteronomy 26:1-29:8)
Parashat Ki Tavo is read on Shabbat:
Elul 16, 5769/September 5, 2009

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