Vol 36.34 - Hosafot - Supplement Spanish French Audio Video |
Hebrew Text: |
Summary: |
Translation: Shmot 217Debate regarding what year Moshe stood before Pharaoh, and if the death of Moshe, Aaron and Miriam was in the same year Teaching from birth of Moshe that his education etc. was connected with Yocheved and Miriam, and concerning girls' education in "Beis Rivkah" Chof Dalet Tevet 219Virtue of learning reading material about the Alter Rebbe his life and views Method of organizing the sefarim of the Alter Rebbe by the Rebbe Rayatz Virtue of the sefer "Mamarei Admur HaZaken 5662" even regarding the Maamarim in Likkutei Torah Excerpt of the handwriting of the Alter Rebbe Completing the Talmud each year on Yud-Tes or Chof-Dalet Tevet Not to change the pattern of Tanya from the Vilna edition 5660 Answer to the question regarding the prohibition on giving explanations in Tanya (איסור אמירת ביאורים בתניא) Debate regarding "from sefarim and from authors" in Tanya (מפי ספרים ומפי סופרים״) Correction of typographical errors and a sefer of notes on Tanya Rejection of a different explanation in the words of Rabbah: "I, for example, am a Benoni" (״כגון אנא בינוני״) Explanation of "Chinuch Katan" (preface to Shaar HaYichud VeHaEmunah) and the order of studying Chabad philosophy Studying Torah Or and Likkutei Torah on the Parsha Debate in Iggeret HaKodesh Ep. 1 regarding: "The level of the arms and the body" (״בחינת הזרועות והגוף״) where he omits the word "head". And also where he writes "she advises that her merchandise is good" (טעמה כי טוב סחרה״) Bo 226Method of influencing military personnel to put on Tefilin Yud Shvat 227Listening to a Maamer of the Rebbe Rayatz affects all five parts of the soul Story of the saying of the Rebbe Rayatz regarding the four Amot which are near the top of the mountain and the explanation of this according to Nigleh The version "Rava" (״רבא״) in Tanya chap. 87 Endeavor in "release Time" in connection with the day of the hillula Yud Shvat is not a suitable day for taking "walks" Connection of "Refuah" to the Rebbe Rayatz Sources for the explanation of the aspects in the Maamer "Chayov Adam levareich 5638/ הענינים שבדיה חייב אדם ל ברך תרל״ח) of the Rebbe Maharash Avodah regarding the benefit of Yeshiva Tomchei Tmimim, especially after Yud Shvat and Chof Dalet Tevet, where the first sefer of the Alter Rebbe is "Hilchot Talmud Torah" Customs for the Yahrzeit:The number of Kaddishim The mourner davening before the Amud and Friday Night Learning Mishnayot starting with the letters of the name of the deceased Learning Mishnayot of a letter that is repeated What is better - (Learning Mishnayot) according to the letters of the name or learning in sequence Kriat HaTorah and Aliyah for Maftir Order of study: Charity before praying Zimun (prepared gathering) in Shabbat third meal benching and prayer before the Amud on the Motzai Shabbat before the yahrzeit Kaddish after Mizmor Shir l'yom HaShabbat Prayer before the Amud on the Shabbat before the yahrzeit When the yahrzeit occurs on Rosh Chodesh in the middle of Aveilut Determining the time of yahrzeit by the place of the passing Time of passing and not burial Beshalach 233Haftarah of the Song of Devorah and the lesson from it for the Jewish women who are the mainstay of the house Debate in the clarification of the time that manna was eaten after the death of Moshe Conduct in the Holy Land during the missile attacks in the Gulf War Tu B'Shvat 235Auspicious day for the growth of Torah study and their fruits Man is a tree of the field and must grow and thrive on matters of Judaism Commencement of Beis Rivkah on Tu B'Shvat Auspicious day for healing Yitro 237How to print the name of G-d in English (leaving out one letter) Hint at the end of the Tractate Shabbat (regarding the measurement of a Mikvah) on general Avodat HaShem Comments on the sefer "Laws and Customs of Shabbat in Yiddish" Mishpatim 240Encouragement regarding basing civil laws in Israel in matters of Choshen Mishpat on the laws of Torah The necessity to conduct a Din Torah in the presence of the Rabbi of the community (Mara D'Atra) How is warning (התראה) applicable to the punishment of Gehinom Letters for the upcoming Melaveh Malka of the Chevrat Gemilat Chasadim Shomrei Shabbat 5740-5752 Advice how best to utilize money: a Gemilat Chesed Foundation Concerning a Heter Iska (״היתר עיסקא״) If it is fitting to get a loan and invest in real estate Adar 257Increasing joy - the joy of building the Temple and Geulah The Mazal of Dagim/fish that do not separate from the source of their vitality Nullification of sadness in general and in particular in Adar Increasing joy (מרבין בשמחה) - both for Jewish women and girls Terumah 258The Beit HaMikdash is the foundation of the world Virtue of Torah classes in the synagogue Eighteen years as the rabbi of a synagogue Authority of the committee of the "Tzemach Tzedek" synagogue in Jerusalem's Old City The position of the Ark/Aron Kodesh in the synagogue (that protrudes from the wall) A paroches (curtain) inside the Aron Kodesh The Mechitza between men and women in the synagogue Height of the Mechitza Necessity for Mechitza especially in our time Members who want to convert a synagogue to "Conservative" Synagogue that has a microphone on Shabbat and Yom Tov Increasing synagogues in our time Tetzaveh 265Debate concerning what is written in the Torah Or s.v. "on the twenty-fifth of Kislev (ד"ה בכ"ה בכסלו) regarding the lighting of the candles in the Temple The Altar of every person is the heart Purim Katan 265"This small one will be big" (״זה הקטן גדול יהי״) Purim 266Lessons from the days of Purim to the days of World War II Religious value of the Mitzvah of "Matanot L'Evyonim" and the Chassidic foundation that Love of G-d and love of Torah is connected with Ahavat Yisroel Chassidic explanation of "And many from among the peoples of the land became Jews" (ורבים מעמי הארץ מתייהדים״) Tisa 268Debate in the matter of "A person cannot forbid something that is not his" ("אין אדם אוסר דבר שאינו שלו") concerning the making of the calf by Aaron (since he did acquire it) The shape of the Luchot must not be rounded Health Aspects 1. Permission and authority for doctors to heal 271Debate of Rambam and Ibn Ezra (and Ramban) regarding utilizing cures and the accepted Jewish Halacha to utilize medicine Healing from now and in the future and retroactively as well, and also in spiritual matters by Teshuvah rectifying from now and in the future or retroactively Doctor in Kfar Chabad When the doctor knows that he is G-d's messenger there is no worry at all and his healing will be extremely successful "Permission/רשות means power (ko'ach) from Above Necessity of complying with the directives of the doctor and this is not considered wasting time Fulfilling the directives of the Sages to listen to follow the doctor's orders and with joy A doctor is a messenger of the Torah to heal even if they do not know it. The prohibition of fasting and self-affliction Listening to the doctor' orders is a directive of Torah even if we do not understand it Necessity of Bitachon and the negation of concerns about staying in the hospital Actual compliance with the physician's orders 2. Specialists 276To act according to the directives of two expert doctors Necessity to consult specifically with an expert for that thing (לאותו דבר); According to doctors' orders it is possible to decrease in study because it is a time to act (עת לעשות) Occupation with spiritual health; setting times for learning Chassidut A specialist who is not Jewish - in medical matters there is no difference at all as was evident with our Rebbeim When the doctor says to do nothing (שב ואל תעשה) one should ask another expert An expert doctor must decide between the opinions of two doctors To send a description of the situation in the institution of specialists The advantage of a general practitioner (רופא כללי) who can weigh the difference between all the specific doctors Specialists must discuss the matter between them How to decide between the views of many doctors Comparison between American and Israeli doctors A decision is dependent upon the expertise of the advisors Acting according to the unanimous view of experts Virtue of a doctor that has training 3. Strengthening Emunah and Bitachon 281Path and conduit to receiving healing by a doctor - Bitachon (trust) and Emunah (faith) Bitachon and Emunah in G-d “Who heals all flesh and acts wondrously” (רופא כל בשר ומפליא לעשות) Keeping the three daily Chitas lessons Saying of the Tzemach Tzedek that "permission was given to the doctor to heal" (״ניתן רשות לרופא לרפאות״) but not to cause depression etc. Strengthening Bitachon causes blessings One who has seen the grace of G-d in his life must trust in G-d in medical matters Bitachon does not just pertain to aspects of the Future world but also in matters of this world Even according to medical science - Bitachon helps Participation in farbrengens that bring healing Not to take many tests (בדיקות׳ (טעםטן)) but rather to follow the doctor’s advice and trust in G-d "One is answered according to the question" (ווי מען פרעגט אזוי ענטפערט מען) - perhaps the question to the doctor is the path (to health) Wonder at the lack of Bitachon in G-d after seeing His kindness 4. Employing the power of deed and not the power of thought 286Following doctors' orders only in regard to deed but not to dwell on one's health condition, thought that has no purpose "Following expert doctors' orders. . not to be affected by their conclusions (שיעשו כהוראות רופאים מומחים . . אין להתפעל מחוות דעתם) Depression from health aspects is the opposite of the Torah - one should not dwell at all in one's medical condition Banning one's thoughts completely from thoughts concerning health rather just to follow the doctor's instructions. 5. Torah and Mitzvot and spiritual health brings physical health 288The receptacle to receive G-d's blessing in health matters - strengthening Torah and Mitzvot, putting on Tefilin each day, Tzedaka and saying Tehillim. Influencing others regarding this Shabbat candle lighting, Tzedaka and Tehillim The doctor himself must inspire his patients improve their spiritual health through keeping of Torah and Mitzvot Prostate surgery without severing the seminal duct Ophthalmologist - the connection to opening blind eyes to the light of Torah A doctor must bring his patients close to follow Torah and Mitzvot Necessity of spiritual health with physical health Physical health through spiritual health and the hint from the Mitzvah of Tefilin Spirituality and physicality are connected The spirituality of a Jew is one with physicality - "one nation on earth" (גוי אחד בארץ) The agenda of the day - prayer, Torah, Derech Eretz Medical student who studied in a Lubavitch yeshiva must utilize his experience Just like a physical inheritance - every Jew has an "inheritance"(״ירושה״) from Har Sinai Physical health through spiritual health Spiritual health dependent on Torah and Mitzvot Carefulness to eat Pas Shacharis (bread at breakfast), and studying subjects that give enjoyment Story of the Rebbe Rayatz that he is an expert in Torah and Mitzvot and why one would want to get his views specifically on commerce aspects One who enters a hospital must bring the people there close to Torah and Mitzvot "I am not a professor of medical science" (״אינני פראפעסאר בחכ׳ הרפואה וכו״) Tefilin - segulah against "schizophrenia" Kriat Shema al haMitah with kavanah - segulah for trouble breathing - must coincide with the advice of a doctor Segulah for nerves and anger - Tzedaka, studying Chovos HaLevavos, Checking Mezuzot Carefulness in Kashrut adds to health Carefulness of eating Shemittah and Avodah with joy Precision in Kashrut and putting on Tefilin that were checked Tanya and Mezuzah The prohibition of reneging on a pledge to Tzedaka 6. Surgery and procedures with specific organs 300If in doubt of surgery it is better to refrain (שב ואל תעשה עדיף) Postponement of surgery if it is possible by diet Complex surgery with little hope of success should not be done Surgery in the month of Elul not Av and in the beginning of the week Treatment of varicose veins Negation of dangerous tests Extreme care in performing surgery that is impossible to reverse Tonsillectomy Health care Hemorrhoid surgery; uterine surgery Broken bones Casts and trusses Kidney stone treatments Removing skin moles (״מאל״ שעל העור) Back disk treatment Brain surgery (lobotomy) Gastric Sleeve Surgery (reducing the stomach) for weight Surgery or radiation therapy Treatments with compresses Hand surgery, and care not to damage the movement of the fingers Chiropractic Travelling to Teverya for medical purposes Leg surgery Varicose veins Ulcers Cataracts Eye treatments - different Segulot Ear treatments Tooth treatments Skin disease - psoriasis Blood pressure - dependent on mood Rash (אויסשלאג) Epilepsy Stutter Tightness of the throat Furuncle (boils) Child Insomnia Sleep disturbances Child bedwetting Virtue of not focusing (on illness) in strengthening the powers of the body Connection of parents to daughter Child living in fantasy Advice for depression Mental health - treatment with doctors but not doctors whose foundation is in opposition to honoring G-d and the parents Psychiatrists Chance of being cured of neurosis Mental illness treatments 7. Medicines, Injections 328Headaches, Migraines (nicotinic acid), Mezuzah Menstrual changes (menopause) affecting the head Hydrocortisone Treatment with Insulin or other things Reducing insulin or shock treatments Pills to increase child development: not to place conditions on G-d before giving charity for health Vaccinations (חיסון) for young children Debate on the best medicines for healing (immunity) Blood pressure medicine Sending medicines by those who do not personally know the patient 8. Medical treatment through Meditation (״מריטצי׳״) 335The prohibition of idol worship with non-Jewish meditation, therefore it is fitting to establish a system that is not connected to idol worship Negation of engaging in these methods which are associated with idol worship Necessity to act to rescue from the immediate danger to do so in a permissible manner
|
Links: |
Date Delivered: | Reviewer: | ||
Date Modified: | Date Reviewed: | ||
Contributor: |