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September 28, 2022 By Lerhaus Newshul

Weekly Torah Gatherings – Wed 9/28

So soon after Rosh Hashanah, we observe a 'fast day' . . . what could possibly happen that would merit such an observance? Incidentally, why do the Bride and Groom fast on the day of their wedding . . . very possibly, it is all a matter of life and death. The end of one life and the very beginning … [Read more...]

September 14, 2022 By Lerhaus Newshul

Weekly Torah Gatherings – Wed 9/14

Taking Stock: A Market That Goes Up and Down -- nobody knows where . . . It is estimated to be worth $500,000 to $1 million. Experts say the coin, a quarter-shekel piece featuring palm branches and a wreath and dated to A.D. 69, is among the rarest coins remaining from the bloody … [Read more...]

September 11, 2022 By Lerhaus Newshul

Weekly Torah Gatherings – Sun 9/11

Leil Selichot 2022 / סליחות 5782 WHAT!? 'Praying' in preparation for the High Holidays at Midnight? What is going on here? The13 Attributes perhaps? Seems like a 'massive' undertaking . . . to say the least. סא חֶבְלֵי רְשָׁעִים עִוְּדֻנִי; תּוֹרָתְךָ, לֹא … [Read more...]

September 7, 2022 By Lerhaus Newshul

Weekly Torah Gatherings – Wed 9/7

What is this and why is this -- and why is this now (i.e. in this week's Parsha)? יא לֹא תִלְבַּשׁ שַׁעַטְנֵז, צֶמֶר וּפִשְׁתִּים יַחְדָּו. {ס} Deut 22: 11 Thou shalt not wear a mingled stuff, wool and linen together. {S} Oh, that's a relief - it's Shatnez Free - so don't sweat … [Read more...]

August 31, 2022 By Lerhaus Newshul

Weekly Torah Gatherings – Wed 8/31

Sounding the Shofar -- causes . . . confusion Blowing the shofar — which is actually a Rosh Hashanah activity <— for a month in advance, confuses the prosecuting angel, (also known as 'Satan'), who, in addition to not knowing which day is the real Rosh Hashanah, is actually . . . wait for it . . … [Read more...]