In Maimonides’ works, particularly in his Hilchot Teshuva (Laws of Repentance), the concept of free will plays a pivotal role. He discusses the inherent freedom granted to humanity, emphasizing that every individual has the ability to choose righteousness or wickedness. This choice is at the core of our existence, and it is what makes our …
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Idolatry, as Maimonides presented it, begins with a subtle diversion of worship—revering the intermediaries of divine power, such as celestial bodies, rather than the Creator. This diversion gradually evolved into a world where the knowledge of God became obscured, and people fell into corrupt practices, venerating man-made figures. Maimonides takes us on a journey through …
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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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 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 …
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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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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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 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 …
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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