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Insights into the Parshat from Ben Ish Chai and other sources.

Muktzeh (Hebrew: מוקצה; is a Hebrew word that means separated, or set aside. The generally accepted view regarding these items is that they may be touched though not moved during Shabbat or Yom Tov. Some extend this prohibition to the actual handling of these items. Halakha defines various categories of objects or substances which are set aside on the Jewish Sabbath, as well as various permissible instances of moving these various muktzeh items. For example, one may not handle money, rocks, twigs, etc. on Shabbat, as these items are muktzeh.

The single special mitzvah for Chanukah is to light the candles which commemorates the miracle of Chanukah. The purpose of the Chanukah candles is pirsuma nisa – to publicize the miracle of Chanukah.  Therefore, the Rambam writes that the Chanukah candles should be lit at shki’ah (sunset), but that we may continue to light until the people come home from work. (Hilchot Chanukah 4:5; Shulchan Aruch 670:1-2)

Chofetz Chaim: A Daily Companion What may one say? What must one say? How should it be phrased? What is forbidden? How can one be in violation without saying anything? The questions are many. The answers are vital and they are here. WARNING: The following show features actions performed either by professionals or under the supervision of professionals in controlled environments. Accordingly, we must insist that no one attempt to re-create or re-enact any activity performed on this show. Do not attempt to duplicate, re-create, or perform the same or similar activity at home, as personal injury or property damage may result. The producer of this podcast is not responsible for any such injury or damage. The Talmud, Gemara Makkos The Talmud is a central text of Rabbinic Judaism.  The Talmud has two components.The first part is the Mishnah, the written compendium of Judaisms Oral Torah Instruction,  The second part is the Gemara, an elucidation of the Mishnah and related Tannaitic writings that often ventures onto other subjects and expounds broadly on the Jewish Bible. The terms Talmud and Gemara are often used interchangeably, though strictly speaking that is not accurate. The whole Talmud consists of 63 tractates, and in standard print is over 6,200 pages long. It is written in Tannaitic Hebrew and Aramaic. The Talmud contains the teachings and opinions of thousands of rabbis on a variety of subjects, including Halakha (law), Jewish ethics, philosophy, customs, history, lore and many other topics. The Talmud is the basis for all codes of Jewish law and is much quoted in rabbinic literature.

Chofetz Chaim: A Daily Companion What may one say? What must one say? How should it be phrased? What is forbidden? How can one be in violation without saying anything? The questions are many. The answers are vital and they are here. WARNING: The following show features actions performed either by professionals or under the supervision of professionals in controlled environments. Accordingly, we must insist that no one attempt to re-create or re-enact any activity performed on this show. Do not attempt to duplicate, re-create, or perform the same or similar activity at home, as personal injury or property damage may result. The producer of this podcast is not responsible for any such injury or damage. The Talmud, Gemara Makkos The Talmud is a central text of Rabbinic Judaism.  The Talmud has two components.The first part is the Mishnah, the written compendium of Judaisms Oral Torah Instruction,  The second part is the Gemara, an elucidation of the Mishnah and related Tannaitic writings that often ventures onto other subjects and expounds broadly on the Jewish Bible. The terms Talmud and Gemara are often used interchangeably, though strictly speaking that is not accurate. The whole Talmud consists of 63 tractates, and in standard print is over 6,200 pages long. It is written in Tannaitic Hebrew and Aramaic. The Talmud contains the teachings and opinions of thousands of rabbis on a variety of subjects, including Halakha (law), Jewish ethics, philosophy, customs, history, lore and many other topics. The Talmud is the basis for all codes of Jewish law and is much quoted in rabbinic literature.

Chofetz Chaim: A Daily Companion What may one say? What must one say? How should it be phrased? What is forbidden? How can one be in violation without saying anything? The questions are many. The answers are vital and they are here. WARNING: The following show features actions performed either by professionals or under the supervision of professionals in controlled environments. Accordingly, we must insist that no one attempt to re-create or re-enact any activity performed on this show. Do not attempt to duplicate, re-create, or perform the same or similar activity at home, as personal injury or property damage may result. The producer of this podcast is not responsible for any such injury or damage. The Talmud, Gemara Makkos The Talmud is a central text of Rabbinic Judaism. The Talmud has two components.The first part is the Mishnah, the written compendium of Judaisms Oral Torah Instruction, The second part is the Gemara, an elucidation of the Mishnah and related Tannaitic writings that often ventures onto other subjects and expounds broadly on the Jewish Bible. The terms Talmud and Gemara are often used interchangeably, though strictly speaking that is not accurate. The whole Talmud consists of 63 tractates, and in standard print is over 6,200 pages long. It is written in Tannaitic Hebrew and Aramaic. The Talmud contains the teachings and opinions of thousands of rabbis on a variety of subjects, including Halakha (law), Jewish ethics, philosophy, customs, history, lore and many other topics. The Talmud is the basis for all codes of Jewish law and is much quoted in rabbinic literature.

Muktzeh (Hebrew: מוקצה; is a Hebrew word that means separated, or set aside. The generally accepted view regarding these items is that they may be touched though not moved during Shabbat or Yom Tov. Some extend this prohibition to the actual handling of these items. Halakha defines various categories of objects or substances which are set aside on the Jewish Sabbath, as well as various permissible instances of moving these various muktzeh items. For example, one may not handle money, rocks, twigs, etc. on Shabbat, as these items are muktzeh.

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The single special mitzvah for Chanukah is to light the candles which commemorates the miracle of Chanukah. The purpose of the Chanukah candles is pirsuma nisa – to publicize the miracle of Chanukah.  Therefore, the Rambam writes that the Chanukah candles should be lit at shki’ah (sunset), but that we may continue to light until the people come home from work. (Hilchot Chanukah 4:5; Shulchan Aruch 670:1-2)

Insights into Rebbe Nachmans Likutey Moharan. The gleaming of Rebbe Nachmans wisdom Likutei Moharan  – The essence of Rebbe Nachman’s teachings; almost four hundred lessons relating to and dealing with all aspects of life. At first, the lessons were transcribed and distributed as handwritten booklets. In 5565, the Rebbes foremost disciple, Reb Natan, began collecting the discourses and in 5569, the first printing of the book took place in the city, Ostraha, Ukraine. The Rebbe said that this book is the beginning of the Redemption.

Insights into Rebbe Nachmans Likutey Moharan. The gleaming of Rebbe Nachmans wisdom Likutei Moharan  – The essence of Rebbe Nachman’s teachings; almost four hundred lessons relating to and dealing with all aspects of life. At first, the lessons were transcribed and distributed as handwritten booklets. In 5565, the Rebbes foremost disciple, Reb Natan, began collecting the discourses and in 5569, the first printing of the book took place in the city, Ostraha, Ukraine. The Rebbe said that this book is the beginning of the Redemption.

Insights into Rebbe Nachmans Likutey Moharan. The gleaming of Rebbe Nachmans wisdom Likutei Moharan – The essence of Rebbe Nachman’s teachings; almost four hundred lessons relating to and dealing with all aspects of life. At first, the lessons were transcribed and distributed as handwritten booklets. In 5565, the Rebbes foremost disciple, Reb Natan, began collecting the discourses and in 5569, the first printing of the book took place in the city, Ostraha, Ukraine. The Rebbe said that this book is the beginning of the Redemption.

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The single special mitzvah for Chanukah is to light the candles which commemorates the miracle of Chanukah. The purpose of the Chanukah candles is pirsuma nisa – to publicize the miracle of Chanukah.  Therefore, the Rambam writes that the Chanukah candles should be lit at shki’ah (sunset), but that we may continue to light until the people come home from work. (Hilchot Chanukah 4:5; Shulchan Aruch 670:1-2)

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