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The eighteenth day of Elul, or Chai Elul, marks the birthdate of both the Baal Shem Tov,[39] founder of the chassidic movement, and the Alter Rebbe,[40] founder of Chabad Chassidism. This day invariably falls either on or near the Shabbos during which the Torah portion of Savo is read.All Jewish festivals and auspicious occasions on the Jewish calendar are alluded to in the […]

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“Doorways & Shady Characters” Zohar parashat Vaetchanan, p. 264a
(One of the commandments in this week’s parasha relates to writing verses from the Torah and placing them on the doorposts of the house (Deut. 6:9). The inner meaning of this commandment, to affix mezuzot (the plural of “mezuzah”), is discussed by The Faithful Shepherd (Moses) in […]

Medrash Devarim: Rav Moshe Feinstein - Moshe Rabbeinu Cries Eicha
The Medrash (Eicha Rabba 1:1) tells us that three people used the word Eicha.  Moshe Rabbeinu, Yeshaya, and Yirmiya.  Moshe Rabbeinu asked in Devarim (1:12), “Eicha Esa Livadi”, how can I alone, carry the nation?  The Medrash contrasts these three quotes, in that Moshe used […]

The pasuk tells us that 3 Arei Miklat were set up in Eretz Canan and 3 on the other side of the Yarden in the land of Bnei Gad and Bnei Reuven. There were 9 Shvatim in Eretz Canan and only 2 1/2 on the other side of the Yarden, so why should the number […]