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Thu, 16/08/2012


 

 שבת פרשת ראה

Shabbat Parshat Re’eh 5772

“And the curse ... you will go astray ...
to go after other gods ...”
(Devarim 11.28)

A small digression
from the straight and narrow
has dire consequences

 


Thu, 25/11/2010

 

שבת פרשת וישב

No parades, fireworks, speeches.
The emphasis is on the Menorah
restoration of the Temple Service
freedom to practice Judaism.

Rabbi Dr Twerski

 


Thu, 25/11/2010

שבת פרשת וישלח

“Yaakov was greatly afraid of Esav …”
(Bereishit 32.8)

So he took practical measures for self-defence ...
and then he prayed.
 


Thu, 25/11/2010

Vayeitzei

“… beware that you speak to Yaakov
neither good nor bad”
37:24

Good that emanates from the wicked is inherently evil
Rabbi Dr Twerski
 


Thu, 04/11/2010

שבת פרשת וירא
Shabbat Parshat Vayeira 5771

“… There is no fear of G-d in this place
and they will kill me …”
Bereishit 20.11

Where there is no fear of G-d
even murder can be rationalised
 


Thu, 04/11/2010

 

“ Serve the L-rd with joy …”
Tehillim 100

Happiness is one of the things
that doubles when you share it
Harry Lauder
 


Thu, 04/11/2010

 

שבת פרשת תולדות
Shabbat Parshat Toldot 5771

“ … And Esau’s two wives
were a source if bitterness
to Yitzchak and Rivka”
(Bereishit 21:35)

Exposure to wickedness in one’s childhood
lowers the threshold of disapproval
 


Thu, 14/10/2010

 

שבת שובה
Parshat Haazinu
Shabbat Shuvah 5770

 The most severe exile is a Jew alien to himself
for he is both captive and captor.

Reb Shollom of Belz

 


Thu, 14/10/2010

 

יום כפור - Yom Kippur 5771

“Shema Koyleynu …”
(Machzor)

Pray hard for yourself, your Community and Klal Yisroel
because individually and collectively
we desperately need Hashem’s help

 


Thu, 14/10/2010

סוכות - Chag HaSukkot 5770

Hashem caused us to dwell in booths
to be appreciative of everything given to us

Rabbi Dr Twerski

 


Thu, 23/05/13 | 14 Sivan 5773

 

Friday 17th May 2013
Parshas Baha'aloscha

Shabbat begins:  9.02 pm
Shabbat ends: 10.29 pm

Candle lighting is between  7.36 pm & 7.45pm

 

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Table Talk - Rabbi Rubenstein

TABLE TALK - Parshayot Nitzavim-Vayelech 5770

I hope the ideas contained below, will provide you with some topics for discussion, at your Shabbos table.

Weekly Halocha - Rabbi Simmonds

ENJOYING A SUMMER SHABBOS - PART 1

1. If you are using your garden on Shabbos ,and want to carry out food furniture toys from the house etc, you must make sure the garden is properly enclosed. Just because it is a private garden does not mean that it is Halachically a “private area” “RESHUS HAYOCHID”. If you are not sure seek competent advice on the issue

2. Climbing up/ on trees or use of a tree house is not permitted on Shabbos.

3. Take care when carrying drinks not to spill any on the soil or grass.