Some people are truly exceptional. So exceptional that they may indeed be the best in their particular field, be that Torah, medicine, or household management. However, the Chofetz Chaim tells us that no one can “have it all”. We need to rely on others to achieve true perfection. Chazal tell us that we can see [...]
יש אנשים שהם באמת יוצאים מן הכלל,. עד כדי שהם אפילו עשויים להיות הכי טובים בתחום מסוים שלהם, בין אם זה בתורה, רפואה, או ניהול משק הבית. עם זאת, החפץ חיים מזהיר אותנו שאף אחד לא יכול להיות ה"כל בו". כל אחד צריך להסתמך על אחרים כדי להגיע לשלמות אמיתית. חז"ל אומרים לנו שאנחנו יכולים [...]
Shabbos Newsletter Parshas Noach 5779 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 Seltzer for details Reminders: New Winter Calendar for 5779 available for download. Please redeem your Chosson Torah pledges so that the shul [...]
המשנה בבבא מציעא (מ"ד-א')"נתן לו מעות ולא משך הימנו פירות יכול לחזור בו אבל אמרו מי שפרע מאנשי דור המבול ומדור הפלגה הוא עתיד להפרע ממי שאינו עומד בדבורו" זה צריך הסבר, כי למרות ששני הדורות האלו סבלו מעונשים גדולים, יש הרבה פעמים אחרות שה' העניש עמים בצורה מרהיבה (מצרים היא דוגמה אחת). מדוע החליטו [...]
The mishnah (Bava Metzia 44a) tells us that if one makes a business deal and started the transaction by giving money – but not yet making a proper kinyon (acquisition) and then he changes his mind and backs out (which, even though he is wrong for doing it, frees him from the deal)– he is [...]
Download the Ahavas Shalom Winter 5779 Calendar in PDF format here 5779 Winter calendar Note that the calendar is subject to change and updates will IY"H be published here. Date of current calendar is 10-Oct-2018.
“Because you have done this…” (Bereishis 3:14) Did you every wonder why the snake started off as a standing animal, and as a punishment, was confined to crawling on the ground? The Dubno Maggid explains this with a parable. There was a rich man, who happened to pass through the town in which he grew [...]
Shabbos Newsletter Parshas Bereishis 5779 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 Seltzer for details Reminders: Mincha Erev Shabbos at 13:30 and 18:05 Gala Kiddush on Shabbos morning in honor of our two Chossonim: [...]
Shabbos Newsletter Parshas Haazinu and Sukkos 5779 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 Seltzer for details Reminders: Mincha Erev Shabbos at 13:30 and 18:23 Shabbos Shiurim: The Rav’s shiur on Beis Elokim written [...]
Many times, a Rav, mashgiach, spiritual leader, notices that one of his constituents has become lax in attending davening. He will approach him and ask “what is going on that is causing you to slack off in your observance?” Many times, the response from this person will be “Right now it is the busy season [...]
