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Polish Jewish Property and "Operation: Last Chance

HaRav Shach zt"l had a standard approach to evaluating new suggestions: "Whenever we raised new ideas . . . he would always involve us in his decision-making. His analysis . . . always followed the same path: First, was there any prospect of harm arising in the future from what was being proposed?

For What Careers Should Jewish Girls Study?
by M. HaChanochi

I want to comment on a matter that needs constant reinforcement. Although I am not a professional writer, since I have been requested by prominent rabbonim and educators to transmit the following message I decided to take part in this zikui horabim. I hope I will succeed in expressing myself properly in this article.

Rosh Chodesh: A Yom Tov -- But Why?
By HaRav Tzvi Weisfish

A Day of Celebration

In several places in Shas we find Rosh Chodesh referred to as a mo'eid, an appointed time, the general term used for all the Yomim Tovim. The gemora (Taanis 29) derives this from the posuk (Eichoh 1:15), "He has declared a mo'eid against me, to break my youths," the subject of this declaration having been an extra day of Rosh Chodesh Av. Rashi (at the end of Taanis 17) cites this as the source for the gemora's calling Rosh Chodesh a Yom Tov.

What is REALLY Happening?
by Yochonon Dovid

An accident at the intersection. Two cars have collided and are stuck. Thank G-d there are no casualties, though some of the passengers were slightly injured and are being treated. The cars were extensively damaged, however; they are deeply dented and there is glass all over the asphalt.

Politica: "Prime Minister" Omri Sharon
By E. Rauchberger

Who says Ariel Sharon is the prime minister? And if he is, certainly he is not the only prime minister. He has a partner and his partner has seniority. The partner's name is Omri Sharon, who just so happens to be Ariel Sharon's son.

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