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Everyone is Busy -- Including the Anti-Religious

We chareidim are still engulfed in our mourning. The Americans are preoccupied with their war and with their economy. Israeli politicians are busy fighting terror and fending off American political pressure. And the anti- religious are meanwhile zealously attacking us on several fronts.

Fear of Heavenly Judgment
by Maran HaRav Elozor Menachem Man Shach zt"l

This shmuess was delivered by Rosh Yeshivas Ponovezh zt"l before the kollel students of his yeshiva on 26 Elul 5756. Our version is based on notes taken by one of the participants. Though the remarks were delivered in preparation for Rosh Hashana, they are important the year round.

Emulating the Ovos -- That Rings a Bell
by Rabbi Yosef Levinson

Chazal teach: "One is obligated to say: `When will my deeds reach the deeds of my forefathers Avraham, Yitzchok and Yaakov?'"(Tana Devei Eliyohu Ch. 25). We are obligated to strive for greatness and not be complacent in this endeavor. Therefore we aspire to emulate the superlative example set by the Ovos.

The Dynamics of Golus Throughout the Generations
by Yisroel Spiegel

When Yaakov Ovinu left his parents' home, he headed for the School of Eiver, where he remained sequestered for the next fourteen years (Bereishis Rabba 68:5). These years were spent in study and self preparation for the upcoming condition of exile through which he would live for his duration in Lovon's home.


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