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Chag HaPesach
Rabbi Jablinowitz
The Mechaber writes in the Shulchan Aruch that on Leil HaSeder one should set his table with the finest utensils according to his ability. The Mishnah Berurah adds that even though the whole year round we always limit our extravagance as a reminder of the destruction of the Beis Hamikdash, Read more...
Parshat Bamidbar-Chag HaShavuos
Rabbi Jablinowitz
We read in this week's parsha the transfer of the service in the Mishkan from the bechorim, the first born sons, to the Levi'im. The reason thebechorim lost the opportunity to serve was because of their involvement in the Cheit Ha'Egel, the sin of the golden calf. The Levi'i Read more...
Parshat Naso – Chag HaShavuos
Rabbi Jablinowitz
We read in this week's parsha the section regarding "gezel hager", stealing from a convert. The Torah repeats the halacha taught in parshat Vayikra concerning one who stole money and swore falsely, after which he confesses to his theft and his false oath. He is required to bring aKarban As Read more...
Yom Kippur 5778
Rabbi Jablinowitz
When Yaakov Avinu is told he should preempt his brother Eisav and receive the bracha from his father Yitzchak, he is concerned he will be found out. After all, Yaakov says to his mother (Chapter 27, Pasuk 11), Eisav Achi Ish Sa'ir V'Anochi Ish Chalak. My brother Eisav is a hairy person and I am smoo Read more...
