“And it came to pass at that time, that Avimelech and Pichol captain of his army spoke to Avraham, saying, G-d is with you in all that you do.” (Bereishis 21:22) In the Torah reading of Rosh Hashanah, we read about an encounter between Avraham and Avimelech, yet it seems to have nothing to do [...]
וַֽיְהִי֙ בָּעֵ֣ת הַהִ֔וא וַיֹּ֣אמֶר אֲבִימֶ֗לֶךְ וּפִיכֹל֙ שַׂר־צְבָא֔וֹ אֶל־אַבְרָהָ֖ם לֵאמֹ֑ר אֱלֹקִ֣ים עִמְּךָ֔ בְּכֹ֥ל אֲשֶׁר־אַתָּ֖ה עֹשֶֽׂה׃ (בראשית כא:כב) בקריאת התורה של ראש השנה, אנו קוראים על שיחה בין אברהם לאבימלך, אם כי נראה שאין לה שום קשר לרגשות של היום הקדוש הזה! הפרי מגדים שואל שאלה על אחת מהתפילות המיוחדות של ראש השנה: אנו אומרים, "לכובש כעסו [...]
Shabbos Newsletter Rosh Hashanah 5784 in honor of the Chairman Emeritus Sponsor an issue of the Ahavas Shalom Newsletter in memory of a loved one, or for a refuah shelaymah—or any non-commercial purpose! Just 50₪ per issue. Contact lev@ahavasshalom.org for more information. Davening Times and Reminders: Mincha Erev Shabbos: 13:30, 18:31 Candle Lighting: [...]
Rosh Hashanah Newsletter 5782 Davening Times and Reminders: There will only be TWO minyonim for Selichos and Shacharis on Monday morning: Minyon 1: Selichos 5:50, Shacharis 6:55 Minyon 2: Selichos 7:15, Shacharis 8:15 (in Hall) Candle Lighting: 18:20/18:40 Rosh Hashanah Times Avos uBanim: Treats and Prizes for all that attend! Mivtzah Continues! Come 3 weeks [...]
When Rosh Hashanah is ushered in, we are excited about the greeting of our Melech, the King of Kings. It isan opportunity for us to be close to royalty. Yet when we think of Hashem’s ability to see us inside and out, we become frightened as we realize that He will see our shortcomings and faults and [...]
Shabbos Newsletter Rosh Hashanah 5781 Reminders: Mincha Erev Shabbos at 13:30 and 18:26. Davening times are changing due to the changing times of sunset. Please see the newsletter or the Tishrei 5781 calendar for details.. New weekday Mincha at 15:15. Mincha 20 minutes before sunset is cancelled, though there is a mincha 50 minutes before [...]
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On Rosh Hashanah we focus our prayers on coronating the King of Kings, expressing His grandeur, and standing in awe of Him. As we read the verses of malchiyos, zichronos and shofros – especially shofros, where we vividly describe Hashem’s appearance on Mount Sinai – many of us will daven in awe. Yet there is [...]
בראש השנה אנו ממקדים את תפילתנו בהכתרת מלך מלכי המלכים, הבעת תפארתו ועמידה בפניו עם יראת כבודו. כשאנחנו קוראים את הפסוקים של מלכויות, זיכרונות ושופרות - במיוחד בשופרות, שם אנו מתארים בצורה חיה את המראה של ה' בהר סיני - נתפלל באימה וביראה. עם זאת, אין שום זכר לנושא התשובה בשום מקום בתפילת ראש השנה. [...]
Halacha Shiur on blowing the Shofar with Rav Avrohom Baruch Zachariash. Includes: Do the shevarim-teruah notes need to be blown in one breath or two; Which are the most important blasts; how many blasts must one hear; What note really is a teruah; and more!
