Monthly Archives: May 2015

False Rabbis Destroy Our Orchard – But we can find the right leaders!

Posted on May 30, 2015 by jewishspectacles

“Echezoo Shu’alim, Shu’alim Ktanim…”[Small foxes have grabbed a hold of us…] (Song of Songs 2:15) There’s this idealistic group of girls who wanted to not just merely say Shir HaShirim, but to also learn what it was they were saying … Continue reading →

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Birkas Kohanim said by married kohanim

Posted on May 26, 2015 by jewishspectacles

In this week’s Torah portion, Parshas Naso, there is the commandment for the Kohanim to bless the Jewish nation.  When they bless as they are commanded, their blessing comes true.  In fact, the beginning of the commandment for the blessing … Continue reading →

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Fingers Squarely on the Keyboard

Posted on May 21, 2015 by jewishspectacles

It was my most prolific of writing days.  I had woken up early morning to write.  Though I usually go to sleep early with intentions of waking ere dawn, most mornings finds me safely wrapped in my quilt, way after … Continue reading →

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Mitzvos Can Taste Sweet

Posted on May 10, 2015 by jewishspectacles

TASTE THE SWEETNESS Rav Shimon Schwab, ZT”L described a visit he had merited with the Chofetz Chaim.  At the time of the visit, the Chofetz Chaim kept posing challenging questions, leading Rav Schwab to make some life-altering decisions.  One of … Continue reading →

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Rabbi Shimon Bar Yochai, Master of Kabbala – Lag B’Omer

Posted on May 7, 2015 by jewishspectacles

Today is Lag Ba’omer, the 33rd day of the count of the Omer and the rules of mourning we keep during Sefirah do not apply.  We listen to music, cut hair, and light this big bonfire.  Why? The students of Rabbi … Continue reading →

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Glatt Kosher for Halacha — All Else The 99-cent Store

Posted on May 6, 2015 by jewishspectacles

Glatt Kosher.  Mehadrin Min HaMehadrin.  Meticulousness to a higher standard of Halacha.  At a greater cost.  To what purpose, ask many folks. That would be a great question coming from me.  You see, I’m the one who likes shopping in … Continue reading →

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Lechem Hapanim and the support rods

Posted on May 4, 2015 by jewishspectacles

In this coming week’s Torah Portion, Parshas Emor, you have the concept of the Lechem HaPanim, the breads on constant display in the Temple which were placed on a special Shulchan/table of gold.  There were two sides to this table … Continue reading →

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