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OPINION & COMMENT

Who is Responsible for Disengagement, and Who is Responsible for Torah?

Joining an Israeli government is never something that United Torah Judaism (UTJ) does with enthusiasm, and this time it is certainly done with an especially heavy heart.

The Rosh Yeshiva — HaRav Eliahu Meir Bloch zt"l
by HaRav Mordechai Gifter zt'l

The 50th yahrtzeit of HaRav Eliahu Meir Bloch zt"l was 28 Teves. This hesped was given by HaRav Gifter on the tenth yahrtzeit, in 5725 (1965).

An Ordinary Day
by A. Grossnass, Jerusalem

It's 7:00 a.m.

Time to get up. Today is a very special day. It's a day of life. And the first 20 seconds are crucial. Based on how you slept, what you dreamt, how you were woken, based on all those facts, it will take about 20 seconds for you to decide what mood you are in.

"Shilton Hamma'aseh": The Teachings of the Rambam
by Yated Ne'eman Staff

Part II

The first part discussed the basic principle as found in the Rambam that action is primary. Even though the Rambam is known for his achievements in philosophy, and has a reputation as a supreme rationalist, his actual writing is replete with statements about the important of keeping the deeds demanded by the Torah, even if they cannot be understood by reason. The primacy of actions in Judaism must remain today the keynote to the life of the Jew.


Politica
Coalition Problems Continue

By E. Rauchberger

The new coalition has been set up, but Prime Minister Ariel Sharon's problems are far from over. On paper, all appears splendid with 64 coalition members—40 from the Likud, 19 from Labor, 5 from UTJ — and another 5 potential additions. The five waiting in the wing are three MKs from Am Echad which is slated to merge with Labor, and two independent MKs, Paritzky and Nudelman, who can be enlisted ad hoc should the need arise.


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