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Eating kosher in a non-supervised bakery in Sweden

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  file:///C:/Users/amma/Desktop/Kosher/Eating%20kosher%20in%20a%20non-supervised%20bakery.pdf Hej, Until I figure out to upload a file to the Facebook page, I’m hosting this file here temporary. Enjoy, B’tavon! Eating kosher in a non-supervised bakery When deciding Hallachik concerns regarding the food business, we see that our sages used to assess the urgency for the community for a certain item, in …

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Curriculum: Jewish basics Hallach and fundamentals of faith

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DATE Agada – Jewish values, ethics and theology Milestones Hallcha and QA (Kitzur Shulchan Aruch) Jan-24 Intro: Hallach vs Agada, 3 parts to course, about the siddur (authors, relationship, origins and nusachs) הלכות השכמת הבוקר א-חUpon arising Jan-31 2    Gratitude2, Tzitzit הלכות ציצית ותפילין ט-יא Tzitzit Tefillin Feb-7 12    13 Ikarim Torah scroll and study …

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The role of the congregation in the service – (blurb for bulletin 5776, Rosh HaShana)

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The Force commander prepared to conquer his target destination. He did not worry. He had more soldiers than the enemy. They were all motivated, well prepared and were better equipped than the enemy. “Forward!!” he howled and charged with full speed. bullets whistled around him before he halted on his track. Wait a second… he …

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125th anniversary – my message to the Beth Israel community (booklet)

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While standing in front of the new entrance sign to our Synagogue, I thought about the meaning of its message to us: “Inspired by our past, investing in our future” The Baron de Hirsch Congregation has lived as a Jewish family at least 125 years and even longer prior to its formal incorporation. The Beth …

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Euthanasia – ‘Compassionate murder’ (For Shalom Magazine, spring 16)

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Compassionate Murder My father is a man of great courage and strength. Even today, when is in his mid-sixties, he can probably wrestle down me and my three siblings with one hand tied behind his back. This, together with a big scoop of independence, led him to travel over most of the world for the …

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A true miracle is made by us – Winter Shalom Magazine

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Chanukah has become an almost world-wide known holiday of lights. Just before the Christmas tree is set- the Jews whisk out their menorah and hallelujah! Candles, gifts and Chanukah “carols” are embraced and celebrated all over English speaking countries (and o’, of course- Israel too…). What is the reason of celebration? Many answers have been given. I would …

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SHABBAT CANDLE LIGHTING SERVICE

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Shabbat candle lighting CANDLE LIGHTING בָּרוּך אַתָּה יְיָּ אֱלֹהֵינוּ מֶלֶך הָּעוֹלָּם, אֲשֶר קִדְשָּנוּ בְמִצְוֹתָּיו וְצִוָּּנוּ לְהַדְלִיק נר שֶל שַבָּת Baruch Atah Adonai, Eloheinu Melech Ha-olam, Asher Kid’shanu B’mitzvotav V’tzivanu, L’hadlik Ner Shel Shabbat. Blessed are You, Lord our G-d, King of the universe, Who has made us holy through His commandments, and has commanded us …

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HAVDALAH – Concluding service of the Shabbat

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HAVDALLAH – short havdalah service HAVDALLAH – THE SHORT VERSION בָּרוּךְ אַתָּה ה’ אֱלהֵינוּ מֶלֶךְ הָעולָם. בּורֵא פְּרִי הַגָּפֶן: בָּרוּךְ אַתָּה ה’ אֱלהֵינוּ מֶלֶךְ הָעולָם. בּורֵא מִינֵי בְשָׂמִים: (Smell the spices) בָּרוּךְ אַתָּה ה’ אֱלהֵינוּ מֶלֶךְ הָעולָם. בּורֵא מְאורֵי הָאֵשׁ: (Reflection of the fire on nails) בָּרוּךְ אַתָּה ה’ אֱלהֵינוּ מֶלֶךְ הָעולָם. הַמַּבְדִּיל בֵּין קדֶשׁ לְחל. בֵּין …

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Shabbat – Blessings over the washing (Netila) and Challah

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Netilat Yadaim N Bread-Hamotzi (short-long-reanslation) Netilat Yadaim / Washing the hands We wash our hands at least once with an amount of 86cc on either hand. The main Minhag is to do so three times on each hand, starting with the washing of the right hand. Blessing after washing: בָּרוּךְ אַתָּה ה’ אֱלהֵינוּ מֶלֶךְ הָעולָם …

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Kiddush – Friday night (Erev Shabbat)

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Friday night erev shabbat (short-long-reanslation)  – Printable version ==============   The shorte Firday night Kidush version – like the one seen in the tutorial בָּרוּךְ אַתָּה ה’. אֱלהֵינוּ מֶלֶךְ הָעולָם בּורֵא פְּרִי הַגָּפֶן בָּרוּךְ אַתָּה ה’ אֱלהֵינוּ מֶלֶךְ הָעולָם. אֲשֶׁר קִדְּשָׁנוּ בְּמִצְותָיו וְרָצָה בָנוּ. וְשַׁבַּת קָדְשׁו בְּאַהֲבָה וּבְרָצון הִנְחִילָנוּ. זִכָּרון לְמַעֲשֵׂה בְרֵאשִׁית. כִּי הוּא יום …

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