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| Tuesday / 12-Nov-19 / 14 Heshvan 5780 #1060 |
| #ParshaYomi #Vayera 3: Angels @ Sodom, Lot hosts ’em, city threatens ’em, angels blind ’em, grab Lot, wife, 2 girls: exit, don’t look back. |
| #MishnaYomi #Zvahim 8:4 Hatat & Olam limbs mixed: R’ Eliezer: put all on top of Altar, Hatat like wood. Sages: let disfigure & burn outside. |
| #DafYomi #Nida 20: R’ Ashi: I don’t know how to distinguish between different shades of blood, shouldn’t rule as to whether pure or not. |
| #RambamYomi #Rozeah 4:8 Murderer who can’t be executed because of technicality: imprisoned, fed little, then fed barley until belly bursts. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 607:4 Sins for which one confessed on the previous Yom Kipur & didn’t repeat, even so, can return and confess over them. |
| #TanyaYomiM 14Heshvan: After Tzadik’s death, disciples can receive their part of his faith, awe, love; not just “rays” of his physical body. |
| #EmunaYomi 268: Doctors usually compassionate. Must avoid arrogance. Remember only messengers of healing. God decides who lives & dies. |
| Monday / 11-Nov-19 / 13 Heshvan 5780 #1059 |
| #ParshaYomi #Vayera 2: Guests depart to Sodom, Abraham escorts out. God reveals will destroy Sodom, Abraham bargains to save ’em, ends @ 10. |
| #MishnaYomi #Zvahim 8:2 Sacrifice got mixed up with other sacrifice of same kind, 1 offered in name of 1 owner, 2nd offered in name of 2nd. |
| #DafYomi #Nida 19: If a woman sees green blood from the outset, don’t deem her ritually impure; if sees red blood, then green blood, impure. |
| #RambamYomi #Rozeah 3:3 Man died from blow of object: court checks object, strength of blow, attacker, victim & likelihood of death. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 607:2 In Vidui (confession) prayer of Yom Kipur, don’t have to specify detail of sin. Appropriate to do so in silent prayer. |
| #TanyaYomiM 13Heshvan: Tzadik’s life not physical but spiritual; consists of faith, awe, love. These 3 attributes prevalent in every world. |
| #EmunaYomi 267: R’ Nachman: Certain illnesses from lack of Emuna. Can’t be cured physically. Need prayer, repentance & strengthening Emuna. |
| Sunday / 10-Nov-19 / 12 Heshvan 5780 #1058 |
| #ParshaYomi #Vayera 1: Abraham gets 3 visitors, prepares feast, they say Sarah will have son, she laughs, God asks Abraham why she laughs. |
| #MishnaYomi #Zvahim 8:1 Sacrifices got mixed up with Hatats that must be left to die or ox to be stoned, even 1 in 10,000, all must die. |
| #DafYomi #Nida 18: Found meat in street, outside stores, follow majority of stores. If most stores in city sell kosher meat, assume kosher. |
| #RambamYomi #Rozeah 2:4 King or court allowed to kill assassin contractor even if technically they are not deserving of the death penalty. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 606:2 Sinned against person, person died, bring 10 people to his grave & say: I’ve sinned against God & against so-and-so. |
| #TanyaYomiM 12Heshvan: When a Tzadik departs, he’s found in all worlds more than during his lifetime; even in this world of action. |
| #EmunaYomi 266: If sick, should pray for Emuna that everything for best & ability to thank God. When start thanking God, life gets better. |
| Shabbat / 9-Nov-19 / 11 Heshvan 5780 #1057 |
| #ParshaYomi #LechLecha 7: Brit Mila; If don’t do it, out of nation. Sarai to be Sarah. Will have son, named Itzhak. Abraham & men did Brit. |
| #MishnaYomi #Zvahim 7:5 Sacrifices whose unfitness developed in sanctity don’t defile in the gullet. Not in sanctity, does defile in gullet. |
| #DafYomi #Nida 17: Liable for own life if: eats peeled garlic, onion or egg or drinks diluted drinks that were all left out overnight. |
| #RambamYomi #Rozeah 1:7 Better to stop a potential murderer “Rodef” non-fatally, but if not sure will stop them, commanded to kill them. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 606:1 Sins between people aren’t subject to atonement on Yom Kippur unless the offender appeases the offended party. |
| #TanyaYomiM 11Heshvan: God’s name is magnified & sanctified when we walk in right way that He’s shown us & we’ll walk in His path forever. |
| #EmunaYomi 265: Gratitude to God is apex of Emuna & conducive to good health. Opposite true, lack of Emuna is often root cause of disease. |
| Friday / 8-Nov-19 / 10 Heshvan 5780 #1056 |
| #ParshaYomi #LechLecha 6: God to Abram: kids’ll be slaves in other land, then return to Canaan. Ishmael born. God changes Abram to Abraham. |
| #MishnaYomi #Zvahim 7:2 Olah bird offered above Altar red line w/ Olah rites for sake of Olah, ok. Offers below, even w/ any rites, unfit. |
| #DafYomi #Nida 16: Woman hiding from danger, time of period came & she didn’t examine herself: ritually pure. Fear dispels menstrual blood. |
| #RambamYomi #Hovel 8:14 Person pursuing a murderer in act of attacking 3rd party is not liable for any incidental damage, so won’t hesitate. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 604:1 It is a Mitzvah to eat on the eve of Yom Kippur and even to increase the meal. |
| #TanyaYomiM 10Heshvan: When Shechinah emerges from KlipatNoga, sparks extracted, evil dispersed, all will be by means of Pnimiyut of Torah. |
| #EmunaYomi 264: Thanking God for apparent calamity such as sickness is highest expression of Emuna. Recognizes that all from God & for best. |
| Thursday / 7-Nov-19 / 9 Heshvan 5780 #1055 |
| #ParshaYomi #LechLecha 5: God: Fear not, Abram; your reward is great. Abram: I have no kids. God: Look at stars, you’ll have as many kids. |
| #MishnaYomi #Zvahim 7:1 Hatat bird offered below Altar red line with Hatat rites for sake of Hatat, ok. W/ rites and/or name of Olah, unfit. |
| #DafYomi #Nida 15: Wife w/ fixed menstrual cycle, husband home 7 days after expected period, if she had time to immerse, he can assume pure. |
| #RambamYomi #Hovel 7:7 One is fully liable for any damages that caused indirectly (i.e. removed pillow from under falling utensils). |
| #HalachaYomi OC 601:2 Even in Israel, Rosh Hashana is celebrated for two days. |
| #TanyaYomiM 9Heshvan: Every one of Israel is able to reveal secrets of wisdom and is obliged to do so in order to perfect his soul. |
| #EmunaYomi 263: God makes ailing person sick for their own benefit & welfare. This awareness allows person to thank God. Faster recovery. |
| Wednesday / 6-Nov-19 / 8 Heshvan 5780 #1054 |
| #ParshaYomi #LechLecha 4: Battle of 4 vs 5 kings. 4 kings win, take captives including Lot. Abram fights, wins, returns captives, blessed. |
| #MishnaYomi #Zvahim 6:5 Bird Olah sacrifice: Kohen went up Altar ramp to southeast horn. Pinched neck, severed, drained blood on Altar wall. |
| #DafYomi #Nida 14: Woman examined self w/ cloth that wasn’t examined by her before & put it in a box; next day found blood on it, impure. |
| #RambamYomi #Hovel 6:8 Guy with beam walking behind guy with jug. If beam breaks jug, owner of beam is liable. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 600:1 Egg laid on 1st day of Yom Tov & anything trapped or plucked on 1st day, is forbidden to have on 2nd day of Yom Tov. |
| #TanyaYomiM 8Heshvan: Mikra/Mishna/Talmud/Kabala in Atzilut. Mikra vests itself as far as Asiyah; Mishna as far as Yetzirah; Talmud, Beriah. |
| #EmunaYomi 262: Going to the doctor without prior spiritual effort shows lack of Emuna. Seek good health from He who grants life – God. |
| Tuesday / 5-Nov-19 / 7 Heshvan 5780 #1053 |
| #ParshaYomi #LechLecha 3: Abram & Lot herdsmen quarrel. Lot goes to Jordan plain by Sodom (evil people). God promises Abram land & kids. |
| #MishnaYomi #Zvahim 6:3 All who ascend Altar go from right, go around & descend from left, except for 3 who go up & down by retracing steps. |
| #DafYomi #Nida 13: Deaf woman that was so proficient that when her friends were unsure if ritually impure, they would show her their stains. |
| #RambamYomi #Hovel 5:2 Can’t raise hand in threatening way against another, even if don’t hit them. Considered a wicked person if does so. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 598:1 If Rosh Hashana falls on Shabat, we say “Tzidkatecha” at Mincha. Ram”a: some say we don’t say it & that’s our custom. |
| #TanyaYomiM 7Heshvan: Asur = forbidden = bound, can’t rise up. Mutar = permitted = unbound, can be raised. On Shabat, KlipatNoga raised. |
| #EmunaYomi 261: Talmud: before disease & suffering hit person, sworn to leave certain day, hour, by certain person & certain medical agent. |
| Monday / 4-Nov-19 / 6 Heshvan 5780 #1052 |
| #ParshaYomi #LechLecha 2: Pharaoh takes Sarai, Abram benefits, God plagues Pharaoh & house, Pharaoh confronts Abram, sends them away. |
| #MishnaYomi #Zvahim 6:2 The Hatat of a bird was sacrificed by the Altar’s southwest horn. Valid anywhere, but this was its particular place. |
| #DafYomi #Nida 12: Husband left wife in presumptive state of impurity, he assumes she’s still impure until she says: I’m ritually pure. |
| #RambamYomi #Hovel 4:7 Hit own parent: if didn’t draw blood, owe the 5 payments; if drew blood, doesn’t owe because punishment is execution. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 595:1 If has to choose between service where they know to blow Shofar well or where know to pray Musaf well, choose Shofar. |
| #TanyaYomiM 6Heshvan: 2nd Temple scholars had fields, vineyards, yet studied Torah laws, raised thousands of disciples. Secret Kabala study. |
| #EmunaYomi 260: God is the cause of all causes, the reason of all reasons. Must believe in God only, not in any intermediary or other cause. |
| Sunday / 3-Nov-19 / 5 Heshvan 5780 #1051 |
| #ParshaYomi #LechLecha 1: God to Abram: Leave your land, birthplace, dad’s house to land I’ll show you. Will make great nation, bless you. |
| #MishnaYomi #Zvahim 5:8 Pesah sacrifice only eaten at night, until midnight, only by those registered for it, & only roasted. |
| #DafYomi #Nida 11: Woman jumped, saw menstrual blood, happened 2 more times, established fixed menstrual cycle for jumps on specific days. |
| #RambamYomi #Hovel 3:7 Grave sin: “Whoever embarrasses someone publicly with words doesn’t have a share in the world to come.” |
| #HalachaYomi OC 594:1 If an individual didn’t blow Shofar, his friend can blow for him so can fulfill his obligation. Not same for prayer. |
| #TanyaYomiM 5Heshvan: ARI: only in these later generations permitted & have duty to reveal Kabala. Earlier generations weren’t permitted. |
| #EmunaYomi 259: Many are ensnared in the trap of the intermediary: believe in God, but also that the intermediary determines their fate. |
| Shabbat / 2-Nov-19 / 4 Heshvan 5780 #1050 |
| #ParshaYomi #Noah 7: Tower of Babel. Generations, years from Shem until Abram. Abram marries Sarai. Sarai barren. Leave Ur, settle in Haran. |
| #MishnaYomi #Zvahim 5:6 Todah & Nazir’s ram are KodshimKalim (lesser sanctity), slaughtered anywhere in Temple Court, eat anywhere in city. |
| #DafYomi #Nida 10: Girl’s menstrual cycle hasn’t started, saw menstrual blood 2x, but not 3rd, her saliva, garment & blood stain are pure. |
| #RambamYomi #Hovel 2:14 To determine medical expenses, estimate days condition will last & requirements to treat. Damager pays immediately. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 592:3 Neither the blower nor the public should speak between first Tkiot (Tkiot Shemeyushav) & last ones (Tkiot Shemeumad). |
| #TanyaYomiM 4Heshvan: “Wise shall shine as splendor of firmament.” = Zohar = Tree of Life. Israel, thru Zohar will leave exile with mercy. |
| #EmunaYomi 258: Though health defies nature, must make every effort to care for our health, proper diet, exercise, avoid tobacco, alcohol. |
| Friday / 1-Nov-19 / 3 Heshvan 5780 #1049 |
| #ParshaYomi #Noah 6: Noah plants vineyard, gets drunk; Ham sees him naked, Shem & Yafet cover; Noah curses Ham’s son. List world’s nations. |
| #MishnaYomi #Zvahim 5:3 Chatats slaughtered on north side of Altar, where receive their blood in vessels; blood placed on Altar’s 4 corners. |
| #DafYomi #Nida 9: Older woman? Woman for whom 3 menstrual cycles of 30 days passed close to her old age, and saw no menstrual blood. |
| #RambamYomi #Hovel 1:1 When injure someone liable for 5 things: damages, pain, medical treatment, loss of work and embarrassment suffered. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 591:8 If prays Rosh Hashana Musaf privately, shouldn’t do so until after 3rd (daylight) hour (Zmaniyot) of the day. |
| #TanyaYomiM 3Heshvan: “Do I, then, not fill the heavens & the earth, says God.” Infinitely beyond intellect to comprehend what that means. |
| #EmunaYomi 257: If God decrees that a person will recuperate – despite all medical logic – then that person will get well immediately. |
| Thursday / 31-Oct-19 / 2 Heshvan 5780 #1048 |
| #ParshaYomi #Noah 5: God to Noah: Covenant with you, descendants & all creatures on earth. I’ll never flood world again. Rainbow my sign. |
| #MishnaYomi #Zvahim 5:1 KodsheiKodashim slaughtered on north side of Altar, as is YomKipur bull & goat & receiving their blood in vessels. |
| #DafYomi #Nida 8: Rooster stoned to death for killing a person. Teaches law of stoning ox that killed person also applies to other animals. |
| #RambamYomi #Gezela 18:13 Found contract. If possible the obligation already fulfilled, don’t return contract, lest try to make 2nd claim. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 591:4 RoshHashana Musaf say 10 verses each of Malchuyot, Zichronot & Shofrot, made of 3 Torah, 3 Ktuvim, 3 Neviim, 1 Torah. |
| #TanyaYomiM 2Heshvan: Heathen speaking & disturbing prayer; from God. Need to concentrate more on prayer until point where doesn’t hear. |
| #EmunaYomi 256: If God decrees that person should be sick for a week, no treatment in the world will help him get well any faster. |
| Wednesday / 30-Oct-19 / 1 Heshvan 5780 #1047 |
| #ParshaYomi #Noah 4: God to Noah: Exit ark, multiply. Won’t curse earth again ‘cuz of man. Man can eat meat, but not blood. Don’t murder. |
| #MishnaYomi #Zvahim 4:6 Sacrifice slaughtered for 6 things: for sacrifice; sacrificer; God’s Name; fire-offering; fragrance; pleasing. |
| #DafYomi #Nida 7: Sages decreed: liquids contract impurity when touch impure vessel exteriors; but not solids, not as apt to contract. |
| #RambamYomi #Gezela 17:1 Whenever talked about finding a lost article, only becomes finder’s property when reaches his hand or his domain. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 591:1 The public prays the Musaf of Rosh Hashana (9 blessings) quietly and the Hazan prays with them as well. |
| #TanyaYomiM 1Heshvan: Heathens get life from Ahorayim of holiness. From numerous contractions get materiality, its pleasures; wealth; honor. |
| #EmunaYomi 255: Doctors can’t take into consideration patient’s spiritual debits & merits, his efforts to atone & improve, and so forth. |
| Tuesday / 29-Oct-19 / 30 Tishre 5780 #1046 |
| #ParshaYomi #Noah 3: Floodwaters raised ark. Water covered all tall mountains. All creatures perished. Only Noah & those in ark survived. |
| #MishnaYomi #Zvahim 4:4 The sprinkling of Olah sacrifice’s blood allows burning its meat on the Altar and giving of its skin to the Kohens. |
| #DafYomi #Nida 6: Woman sees menstrual blood, renders her impure retroactively for 24 hour period, & beds, chairs, food, drink she touched. |
| #RambamYomi #Gezela 16:1 Needles, nails or the like: found 1, can keep; found 2 or more, needs to announce. Number of items like a mark. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 590:9 Blew 2 sets of Tkia/Shvarim-Trua/Tkia or Tkia/Shvarim/Tkia or Tkia/Trua/Tkia & messed 3rd set, only repeat 3rd set. |
| #TanyaYomiM 30Tishre: Man’s soul composed of 10 Sefirot. Soul’s attributes analogous to Sefirot. When speak words of Torah unifies Shehina. |
| #EmunaYomi 254: God runs world based on our actions. If people upright, world has harmony. Injustice, immorality & cruelty bring calamity. |
| Monday / 28-Oct-19 / 29 Tishre 5780 #1045 |
| #ParshaYomi #Noah 2: Pure animals, 7; impure, 2. Noah 600yrs old, flood starts. Month 2, Day 17. Rain 40 days/nights. Creatures came 2 by 2. |
| #MishnaYomi #Zvahim 4:1 B’ Shamai: 1 blood sprinkling on outer Altar atones; for Chatat, 2. B’ Hilel: Chatat also atones with 1 sprinkling. |
| #DafYomi #Nida 5: Ritually impure man wraps self in cloak, pure items next to him, uncertain if touched them w/ cloak, items remain pure. |
| #RambamYomi #Gezela 15:1 Finds object that seem intentionally placed down, can’t touch it, even if doesn’t have identifying mark. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 590:4 Need to blow 3 Shvarim in 1 breath. Shvarim-Trua: some say don’t have to do in 1 breath, some say 1. Ram”a: 2 breaths. |
| #TanyaYomiM 29Tishre: “God is One & His name is One.” Life from His breath divides into 4 levels, worlds: Atzilut, Beriah, Yetzirah, Asiyah. |
| #EmunaYomi 253: When person transgresses particular sin, God arouses person to repent by afflicting corresponding appendage or tendon. |
| Sunday / 27-Oct-19 / 28 Tishre 5780 #1044 |
| #ParshaYomi #Noah 1: God to Noah: I’m destroying man ‘cuz of his sins. Build ark, gather family, 2 of each animal. Ark 300 x 50 x 30 cubits. |
| #MishnaYomi #Zvahim 3:5 If had milk of sacred animals or dove’s eggs, not liable for Pigul, Notar or Tameh if consumed them. |
| #DafYomi #Nida 4: Touched person at night, didn’t know if alive or dead, next day was dead, got ritual impurity? R’ Meir: pure. Sages: not. |
| #RambamYomi #Gezela 14:2 Lost object with no identifying marks: when owner realizes lost, despairs of ever finding it. Finder can keep it. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 590:2 Doubt if biblical TRUA what we call Trua, Shvarim, or both. Need to blow all 3 options of Tkia, TRUA, Tkia 3x each. |
| #TanyaYomiM 28Tishre: In heathen countries, vivification is by way of investment of the extraneous patron-angels appointed over 70 nations. |
| #EmunaYomi 252: Each of a person’s appendages corresponds to one of positive Mitzvot & each tendon corresponds to one of negative Mitzvot. |
| Shabbat / 26-Oct-19 / 27 Tishre 5780 #1043 |
| #ParshaYomi #Bereshit 7: Metusela 969; Lameh 777; Noah has Shem,Ham,Yafet. Lives won’t be long. Nefilim. Man’s evil great. God regrets man. |
| #MishnaYomi #Zvahim 3:4 Slaughtered sacrifice w/ intent to eat inedible parts at wrong time or place, valid & not Pigul, Notar or Tameh. |
| #DafYomi #Nida 3: Uncertainty involving impurity in a public domain is ritually pure, in a private domain is ritually impure. |
| #RambamYomi #Gezela 13:1 Lost objects that are returnable: the finder needs to publicize it & ask for identifying signs to give it back. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 589:8 Blows Shofar for practice, doesn’t fulfill obligation, nor does person listening. Same if does w/o intent for Mitzva. |
| #TanyaYomiM 27Tishre: Those adept in Kabala know that God’s word = Shechinah = Ima Tataa & Matrunita (in Zohar) = Malchut. |
| #EmunaYomi 251: The body resembles the Torah. Body: 613 parts: 248 appendages, 365 tendons. Torah: 613 Mitzvot: 248 positive, 365 negative. |
| Friday / 25-Oct-19 / 26 Tishre 5780 #1042 |
| #ParshaYomi #Bereshit 6: Descendants/ages: Adam 930; Seth 912; Enosh 905; Kenan 910; Mahalalel 895; Yered 962; Hanoch 365, walked w/God. |
| #MishnaYomi #Zvahim 3:1 Sacrifice slaughtered by unfit person (non-Kohen, woman, slave or unclean) is valid, if unclean didn’t touch it. |
| #DafYomi #Nida 2: Shamai: Nida impurity starts from moment she sees blood. Hilel: begins from the time of her most recent self-examination. |
| #RambamYomi #Gezela 12:1 A person’s own lost object has priority over that of anyone else, if can’t also return the other person’s object. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 589:6 Women exempt from Shofar, but allowed to blow it. Even after man fulfilled his obligation, can still blow for women. |
| #TanyaYomiM 26Tishre: God’s “word & breath” not only created universe, but sustains continually. Type of soul even in stones, dust & water. |
| #EmunaYomi 250: What good is money, diamonds & jewels to a person w/ an ulcer, diabetes, and a cardiac condition, who can’t enjoy a meal? |
| Thursday / 24-Oct-19 / 25 Tishre 5780 #1041 |
| #ParshaYomi #Bereshit 5: Lemech’s 2 wives: Ada had Yaval, 1st shepherds; Yuval, 1st musicians. Zila had TuvalCain, blacksmith; sis Naama. |
| #MishnaYomi #Zvahim 2:5 R’ Yehuda: if improper intent of time precedes that of place: Pigul & get Karet; if opposite: invalid & no Karet. |
| #DafYomi #Midot 37: Trap doors in upper chamber into KodeshKodashim; workmen let down in baskets so shouldn’t feast eyes on KodeshKodashim. |
| #RambamYomi #Gezela 11:1 Positive command to return lost object to fellow Jew. If doesn’t, violates prohibition & negates positive command. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 589:1 Anyone not obligated in something (like Shofar) cannot enable another person to fulfill that obligation. |
| #TanyaYomiM 25Tishre: “Whoever’s angry, is as if he worships idols.” When angry, faith departs. If believed was from God, wouldn’t be angry. |
| #EmunaYomi 249: No test of faith is as difficult as sickness or injury. Job’s steadfast faith was shaken once his entire body was afflicted. |
| Wednesday / 23-Oct-19 / 24 Tishre 5780 #1040 |
| #ParshaYomi #Bereshit 4: Man exiled from Garden; knew Eve, had Cain, Abel. Cain kills Abel. God curses Cain, goes east of Eden, has kids. |
| #MishnaYomi #Zvahim 2:3 Does sacrifice rites w/ intent to eat or burn in wrong place: invalid, but no Karet; wrong time: Pigul, gets Karet. |
| #DafYomi #Midot 36: Whole stones from virgin soil of BetKerem on which no iron was lifted used for ramp & Altar. Iron disqualifies by touch. |
| #RambamYomi #Gezela 10:1 If non-Jew seized field of Jew with cause & then sold it to another Jew, 1st Jew has no claim to land. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 588:5 If Rosh Hashana falls on Shabat, we don’t sound the Shofar. Ram”a: & it’s even forbidden to touch a Shofar on Shabat. |
| #TanyaYomiM 24Tishre: No idle talk is to be spoken from moment Chazan starts prayer until the last Kaddish of the prayer is said. |
| #EmunaYomi 248: Few are able to ignore something that directly affects their own bodies, such as sickness or severe negative emotions. |
| Tuesday / 22-Oct-19 / 23 Tishre 5780 #1039 |
| #ParshaYomi #Bereshit 3: God makes Woman from Man’s rib. Snake convinces Woman to eat forbidden fruit, Woman gives to Man, all cursed. |
| #MishnaYomi #Zvahim 1:4 R’ Elazar: goes where needs to go, improper intention invalidates; goes where doesn’t have to, doesn’t invalidate. |
| #DafYomi #Midot 35: All Temple gates switched to gold except Nikanor gates ‘cuz miracle happened to them. Some say ‘cuz gleamed like gold. |
| #RambamYomi #Gezela 9:1 Robbed property & damaged it, robber must return property to original condition or add to the difference in value. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 588:1 Time to hear Shofar is during day, not night. Mitzva starts from sunrise. If heard before dawn, didn’t fulfill Mitzva. |
| #TanyaYomiM 23Tishre: If stand in front of King but doesn’t care to see Him & instead busies self w/ his own needs: inferior, fool & simple. |
| #EmunaYomi 247: Pains and afflictions of the body are God’s prime tools in arousing people to correct what they need to correct. |
| Monday / 21-Oct-19 / 22 Tishre 5780 #1038 |
| #ParshaYomi #Bereshit 2: Man in Garden of Eden, 4 rivers, God: don’t eat from Tree of Knowledge of Good & Evil, will die. Man named animals. |
| #MishnaYomi #Zvahim 1:2 If slaughtered Bechor or Maaser in name of Shlamim, valid; Shlamim in name of Bechor or Maaser, invalid. |
| #DafYomi #Midot 34: Temple Mount officer did rounds each watch w/ lighted torch; if watcher asleep, hit w/ rod, allowed to burn clothing. |
| #RambamYomi #Gezela 8:5 Stole from a convert & swore falsely, if convert died without inheritors, pays Kohanim principal +1/5 + sacrifice. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 587:1 Blew Shofar into well or cave, those inside fulfill obligation; those outside, if heard Shofar, ok; heard echo, not. |
| #TanyaYomiM 22Tishre: Don’t separate self from congregation to learn something else. Participate in whatever congregation busies itself. |
| #EmunaYomi 246: Divine Providence plays a greater role in a person’s health than in any other area of a person’s life. |
| Sunday / 20-Oct-19 / 21 Tishre 5780 #1037 |
| #ParshaYomi #Bereshit 1: In beginning God created heavens & earth. Light; separate waters; land; sun/moon; birds/fish; animals, man; rest. |
| #MishnaYomi #Horayot 3:8 If Mamzer was a scholar & Kohen Gadol an ignoramus, the scholar Mamzer takes precedence over ignorant Kohen Gadol. |
| #DafYomi #Tamid 33: Temple’s shovel sound told: Kohen: time for Sanctuary bowing; Levi: psalm time; Maamad head: keep impure at east gate. |
| #RambamYomi #Gezela 7:1 Jew denies that he owes money to a Jew. Swore falsely. Has to pay back the principal plus 1/5th & bring a sacrifice. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 586:20 Placed 1 Shofar inside 2nd; if 1st sticks out on both ends & blows on 1st, kosher, if doesn’t alter sound of 1st. |
| #TanyaYomiM 21Tishre: Study weekdays between Minha/Maariv in groups of 10: Torah Pnimiyut, Ain Yakov Agada; most Torah secrets hidden in it. |
| #EmunaYomi 245: Each day changes: income problems, kid issues, health crisis. God sending individual messages to stimulate soul correction. |
| Shabbat / 19-Oct-19 / 20 Tishre 5780 #1036 |
| #MishnaYomi #Horayot 3:6 If more frequent than other, takes precedence over other. If more sacred than other, takes precedence over other. |
| #DafYomi #Tamid 32: Sages wanted to avoid answering what’s above sky; below earth; what’s before Creation; what’s after end of the world. |
| #RambamYomi #Gezela 6:10 Rabbis prohibited gambling. It’s like stealing, even if participants know & agree beforehand that can lose money. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 586:17 Whoever draws drawings on Shofar with types of colors to adorn the Shofar are not doing properly. |
| #TanyaYomiM 20Tishre: If seat of scoffers is formed by 10 over which Shechina dwells, no greater insult & shaming of the Shechina than that. |
| #EmunaYomi 244: Physical treatments, medication can’t cure ailing soul. Body & soul connected. Their health depend on more than natural law. |
| Friday / 18-Oct-19 / 19 Tishre 5780 #1035 |
| #ParshaYomi #VezotHabracha 6: Moshe goes up Mt Nevo, sees land, dies, God buries him. 120yrs old. Israel mourned 30 days. Nobody like Moshe. |
| #MishnaYomi #Horayot 3:4 Both anointed Kohen Gadol & 1 w/ more garments = for YomKipur, marry virgin, don’t marry widow or mourn relatives. |
| #DafYomi #Tamid 31: 8 marble tables in Temple slaughterhouse, north of altar, Kohens washed offering innards, cool marble kept meat fresh. |
| #RambamYomi #Gezela 5:18 A king whose currency is accepted throughout the land is a true king. If not, he’s a thief & his laws aren’t valid. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 586:16 Gold-platted Shofar: on mouthpiece, invalid; on inside, invalid; on outside, kosher, if doesn’t alter the sound. |
| #TanyaYomiM 19Tishre: Hashraah: immense radiation from God’s light that radiates in soul without limit or end. Intellect can’t comprehend. |
| #EmunaYomi 243: Sickness severe test of Emuna. God sends it. Don’t attribute to natural causes; for ultimate benefit; self-evaluate, repent. |
| Thursday / 17-Oct-19 / 18 Tishre 5780 #1034 |
| #ParshaYomi #VezotHabracha 5: Dan young lion streams from Bashan. Naftali full of God’s blessing, has sea & south. Asher: oil, iron, copper. |
| #MishnaYomi #Horayot 3:3 If king or Kohen Gadol sinned before were appointed, then appointed, considered as regular people for sacrifice. |
| #DafYomi #Tamid 30: From Jericho people heard: Temple’s large gate opening; shovel-shaped instrument; Levites singing. Smelled incense. |
| #RambamYomi #Gezela 4:1 Robber fined that victim swears about what was stolen & if there are witnesses to a theft robber pays entire claim. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 586:13 If a Shofar was originally long and was then cut, as long as it’s still the minimum required length, it’s kosher. |
| #TanyaYomiM 18Tishre: Hashraah: causing God’s indwelling vs reward. Reward: God irradiates soul that seeks Him with light of Torah. |
| #EmunaYomi 242: Many former inmates testify jail term was turning point in lives; completed emotionally, spiritually stronger & healthier. |
| Wednesday / 16-Oct-19 / 17 Tishre 5780 #1033 |
| #ParshaYomi #VezotHabracha 4: Rejoice Zevulun in your departures, Isahar in tents, will nourish from abundance of sea. Gad dwells like lion. |
| #MishnaYomi #Horayot 2:7 An individual and a ruler are both obligated to bring an Asham Talui, but a Kohen Gadol and the court are exempt. |
| #DafYomi #Tamid 29: 3 cases Sages exaggerated: Altar’s circular ash heap; Sanctuary’s gold vine; Curtain between Kodesh & KodeshKodashim. |
| #RambamYomi #Gezela 3:1 Object thief stole rose in value & thief damaged it, pays increased value. Otherwise, pays value at time of theft. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 586:10 A Shofar made by gluing Shofar pieces together is invalid, even if mouthpiece part has minimum Shofar requirements. |
| #TanyaYomiM 17Tishre: 10 that sit, learn Torah, God dwells with them: Man’s descent into this world for purpose of this ascent; none higher. |
| #EmunaYomi 241: Most inmates have plenty of time at their disposal; God gives them conditions conducive for introspection & repentance. |
| Tuesday / 15-Oct-19 / 16 Tishre 5780 #1032 |
| #ParshaYomi #VezotHabracha 3: Josef: Land will be blessed w/ water, abundance of all. Horns of Reem. Ephraim’s myriads, Menase’s thousands. |
| #MishnaYomi #Horayot 2:5 The king may neither judge nor be judged, neither may he testify nor may others testify against him. |
| #DafYomi #Tamid 28: Which way of life upright? Love admonition; if hear admonition of wise, pleasantness, goodness & blessing enters world. |
| #RambamYomi #Gezela 2:1 Stolen object that has not changed, object itself must be returned. If changed, returns value of object. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 586:6 If the sound of the Shofar was very thick or very thin, still kosher. All sounds from the Shofar are kosher. |
| #TanyaYomiM 16Tishre: Should have simple will & spirit of voluntary offering in every 1 whose heart prompts him to serve “a whole service.” |
| #EmunaYomi 240: Imprisonment frequently substitute for much more serious punishment. Person should actually thank God for being in jail. |
| Monday / 14-Oct-19 / 15 Tishre 5780 #1031 |
| #ParshaYomi #VezotHabracha 2: Levi: kept covenant, will teach Israel Tora, serve on altar. Benjamin: God’s beloved, will dwell on shoulders. |
| #MishnaYomi #Horayot 2:3 Court doesn’t have to bring sacrifice until their ignorant ruling accompanied by Shogeg action. Same w/ KohenGadol. |
| #DafYomi #Tamid 27: Temple Mount watch within walls so if watchman tires, can sit on Temple Mount. Courtyard watch outside walls, can’t sit. |
| #RambamYomi #Gezela 1:10 Just the desire to get home, wife, utensils or anything else of his fellow, even legally, violates “Don’t covet.” |
| #HalachaYomi OC 586:4 Using a Shofar from an idol sacrifice is invalid. It never loses its idolatry designation. |
| #TanyaYomiM 15Tishre: There will be an arousal of love in everyone’s heart who understands precious nature of God’s love for nether beings. |
| #EmunaYomi 239: If Josef would’ve lacked Emuna, complained, depressed, God’s presence departs, might’ve rotted in jail, suffer living death. |
| Sunday / 13-Oct-19 / 14 Tishre 5780 #1030 |
| #ParshaYomi #VezotHabracha 1: Moshe blesses Israel before his death. Moshe commanded Torah, legacy for Jacob. Ruben live. Juda beat enemies. |
| #MishnaYomi #Horayot 2:1 KohenGadol ruled for self Bshogeg & acted Bshogeg, brings bull. Decision of KohenGadol for self like court for all. |
| #DafYomi #Tamid 26: Chamber of the Hearth was surrounded by rows of stone that protruded from walls and served as benches, stairs, and beds. |
| #RambamYomi #Geneiva 9:12 Trespasser into garden, field, pen or corral (as opposed to a house) may not be killed by owner. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 586:1 Rosh Hashana Shofar should be from a ram & bent. Bdiavad, ok if straight. Can’t use horn of cow or most wild animals. |
| #TanyaYomiM 14Tishre: “Love upsets the natural order of conduct,” for it is a covering of the eyes, not to see the truth. |
| #EmunaYomi 238: Josef kept cheery disposition in prison. Led to being in charge there. Suddenly released, became powerful, 2nd to Pharaoh. |
| Shabbat / 12-Oct-19 / 13 Tishre 5780 #1029 |
| #ParshaYomi #Haazinu 7: Moshe: Pay attention. Not an empty thing. It’s your life & will lengthen your days. God: Go up mount, see land, die. |
| #MishnaYomi #Horayot 1:4 Court & people Bshogeg, bring bull; court Mezid, people Shogeg, lamb or goat; court Shogeg, people Mezid, exempt. |
| #DafYomi #Tamid 25: Kohens kept watch in 3 places in Temple courtyard: Chamber of Avtinas, Chamber of the Spark & Chamber of the Hearth. |
| #RambamYomi #Geneiva 8:1 Just as with scales, weights & measures, also need to be exact with land. Even a fingerbreadth of land great loss. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 585:1 One most blow the Shofar while standing. Ram”a: our custom is to blow by the Bima, where we read the Torah. |
| #TanyaYomiM 13Tishre: Toshiya (salvation) refers to matters of Torah. Etzah (counsel) are those who intercalcate years and determine months. |
| #EmunaYomi 237: Facing hard & taxing test of faith, muster Emuna & inner strength to accept w/ love, entire situation can turn for better. |
| Friday / 11-Oct-19 / 12 Tishre 5780 #1028 |
| #ParshaYomi #Haazinu 6: I will bring vengeance on My enemies, repay those who hate Me. Will avenge blood of servants & appease land, people. |
| #MishnaYomi #Horayot 1:3 Court ruled to uproot entire principle, said Nida, or Shabat, or idolatry not Torah prohibitions, they’re exempt. |
| #DafYomi #Kinim 24: If can divide the pairs of birds so those of 1 woman need not have part of them offered above & part below, 1/2 valid. |
| #RambamYomi #Geneiva 7:1 Weights and measures must be exact. Anything less is deceiving others. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 584:4 A Brit Mila on Rosh Hashana is performed between the reading of the Torah and the blowing of the Shofar. |
| #TanyaYomiM 12Tishre: Charity has a wondrous advantage without parallel. Should perform numerous times, frequently; praiseworthy if do so. |
| #EmunaYomi 236: Pray God protect from negative friends/influence, send good messengers to help correct life. Prayers in own language better. |
| Thursday / 10-Oct-19 / 11 Tishre 5780 #1027 |
| #ParshaYomi #Haazinu 5: How can 1 chase 1,000, 2 chase 10,000? Only if God has given them over. I cause death, grant life, I Strike & heal. |
| #MishnaYomi #Avot 6:11 R’ HananiaBAkashya: pleased God to give merit to Israel, therefore gave them abundance of Torah & Mitzvot. Glorious. |
| #DafYomi #Kinim 23: If 1 bird from pair of unassigned birds for sacrifice flew away or died, need to get a new bird for the pair. |
| #RambamYomi #Geneiva 6:2 If shepherd sells item that would be noticed by owner, can buy from him. If wouldn’t be noticed, considered stolen. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 583:2 There’s a custom to eat from the head of a lamb on Rosh Hashana night, to say “we should be as a head & not a tail.” |
| #TanyaYomiM 11Tishre: Contribute $ to Land of Israel every week, or at least every month. Strive to be 1st w/ Mitzva, especially Tzedaka. |
| #EmunaYomi 235: To merit true & complete repentance, must pray constantly for God’s assistance & guidance, and ask to be lead on right path. |
| Wednesday / 9-Oct-19 / 10 Tishre 5780 #1026 |
| #ParshaYomi #Haazinu 4: God angry. Will hide face. Made Me jealous w/ non-God, will anger them w/ non-nation. Fire, arrows, famine, sword +. |
| #MishnaYomi #Avot 6:9 R‘ YosiBKisma was offered 1 million gold dinar to move. Said even if gave all $ in world, not leaving place of Torah. |
| #DafYomi #Meilah 22: Rabbi Meir allows making a retroactive designation (called Breira) with regards to Terumah. |
| #RambamYomi #Geneiva 5:1 Don’t buy stolen goods. Severe sin. Encourages thieves to steal more. Proverbs 29:24: “hates his own soul.” |
| #HalachaYomi OC 582:9 Even though during year Amida is said quietly, on RoshHashana & YomKipur can be out loud. Have Machzors, so won’t err. |
| #TanyaYomiM 10Tishre: Merkava angels, Face of Oxen & of Eagle, nurtured, content by spirit of cattle & fowl of ascending altar sacrifices. |
| #EmunaYomi 234: Confessing to God vital to spiritual & emotional welfare, repentance, remorse for sin & deciding to improve from now on. |
| Tuesday / 8-Oct-19 / 9 Tishre 5780 #1025 |
| #ParshaYomi #Haazinu 3: Rode Israel on high places, gave them delights of the world. Became fat & rebelled. Alien worship. Forgot God. |
| #MishnaYomi #Avot 6:8 Beauty, strength, riches, honor, wisdom, old age, & children are becoming to the righteous & world. Rebbi & sons had. |
| #DafYomi #Meilah 21: Put Eiruv food on trained animal who took to right spot & told other person to receive from animal, valid Eiruv. |
| #RambamYomi #Geneiva 4:1 Guard swore item wasn’t by him, took it for himself & witnesses testified that it was by him, pays double. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 582:5 If during 10 days of Repentance, in Amida, forgot to say Zachrenu & Mi Kamocha, don’t have to return to say it over. |
| #TanyaYomiM 9Tishre: Making herbs, trees, fruits sprout ex nihilo into substantiality constantly from year to year is a degree of infinity. |
| #EmunaYomi 233: Prisoner’s daily routine should involve repentance, prayer & charitable deeds. Ask for strength, guidance & quick release. |
| Monday / 7-Oct-19 / 8 Tishre 5780 #1024 |
| #ParshaYomi #Haazinu 2: Remember days of old. God set up nations’ boundaries as the number of Israel. Protected Israel like eye’s pupil. |
| #MishnaYomi #Avot 6:6 Torah learning is greater than priesthood & royalty. Royalty acquired by 30 stages, priesthood 24, Torah by 48 things. |
| #DafYomi #Meilah 20: Took vow that meat is forbidden to him, forbidden from eating all types of meat, fowl, even parts not usually eaten. |
| #RambamYomi #Geneiva 3:1 Person whose act merits both capital punishment & financial penalty, only receives capital punishment. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 582:1 During 10 days of Repentance, in Amida, say Hamelech Hakadosh & Hamelech Hamishpat. If forgot, return to say over. |
| #TanyaYomiM 8Tishre: Immense manifestation of God in power of earth to constantly bring forth something out of nothing, Yesh Meayin. |
| #EmunaYomi 232: Innocent of charge but convicted by court, may be guilty of something else that led to Heavenly verdict of imprisonment. |
| Sunday / 6-Oct-19 / 7 Tishre 5780 #1023 |
| #ParshaYomi #Haazinu 1: Listen heaven/earth. My lessons like rain on grass. When I call God’s Name, give Him greatness. He’s perfect & just. |
| #MishnaYomi #Avot 6:4 Way of Torah life: eat bread w/ salt, drink rationed water, sleep on ground, live life of privation, labor in Torah. |
| #DafYomi #Meilah 19: Not liable for idolatry until act changes something, as the idolater changes his worship of God for worship of idols. |
| #RambamYomi #Geneiva 2:1 A Jew that steals from a non-Jew or from Temple property must repay the principal, but not the “double” fine. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 581:4 Bathe & cut hair on RoshHashana eve. Custom for men to immerse in Mikveh, pray at graves, give charity to poor there. |
| #TanyaYomiM 7Tishre: Essence & nature of God’s light not subject to space. Encompasses all worlds. Mekif = encompassing. Sovev = encircling. |
| #EmunaYomi 231: Incarceration is an extreme test of faith. Can’t blame anyone for the situation. God puts people in jail to atone for sins. |
| Shabbat / 5-Oct-19 / 6 Tishre 5780 #1022 |
| #ParshaYomi #Vayelech 7: Moses: you’ll be corrupt after my death & deviate from commands; therefore evil will befall you at end of days. |
| #MishnaYomi #Avot 6:1 Whoever occupies himself w/ Torah for its own sake, merits many things; not only that but he is worth the whole world. |
| #DafYomi #Meilah 18: Term “anyone” teaches that law of Meila applies whether the guilty person is a common person, a king, or a Kohen Gadol. |
| #RambamYomi #Geneiva 1:3 “Ganav” a thief who steals without owners knowing. “Gazlan” a robber who takes by force with victim’s knowledge. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 581:1 Custom to get up at dawn to say Slichot from 1 Elul until YomKipur. Ram”a: our Slichot from Sunday before RoshHashana. |
| #TanyaYomiM 6Tishre: All created by light of Neshama within them. Neshama is Divinity of the Kelim of 10 Sefirot of Malchut of Atzilut. |
| #EmunaYomi 230: When they put their trust in their lawyers, their lawyers frequently become the reason of their failure in court. |
| Friday / 4-Oct-19 / 5 Tishre 5780 #1021 |
| #ParshaYomi #Vayelech 6: God: I’ll bring them to land I swore to fathers, flowing w/ milk & honey. They’ll be satisfied, turn to other Gods. |
| #MishnaYomi #Avot 5:22 Turn Torah over & over, for all is in it; look into, become gray & old in it, don’t leave, don’t have better than it. |
| #DafYomi #Meila 17: R’ Ruben b’ Isterobeli disguised as gentile & tricked government to reverse decrees against Shabat, BritMila & Nidah. |
| #RambamYomi #NizkeiMamon 14:2 Started fire in own field, spread to neighbor’s field, liable, unless unlikely it would have spread (river). |
| #HalachaYomi OC 580:1 On the following list of days our ancestors suffered tragedies and it is appropriate to fast on them. |
| #TanyaYomiM 5Tishre: The Yesh is an entity distinct from Divinity so God can be King over all separate entities by them fulfilling Mitzvot. |
| #EmunaYomi 229: People that lack Emuna think that flesh-and-blood judges, juries, attorneys, and witnesses dictate the outcome of a case. |
| Thursday / 3-Oct-19 / 4 Tishre 5780 #1020 |
| #ParshaYomi #Vayelech 5: God: Jews will forsake Me & violate My covenant; My fury will rage against them; I’ll abandon them & hide My face. |
| #MishnaYomi #Avot 5:20 Juda b Tema: Be strong as leopard, swift as eagle, fleet as gazelle, brave as lion, to do will of Father in Heaven. |
| #DafYomi #Meila 16: Carcasses of non-kosher animals join together with carcasses of kosher animals, only with regard to ritual impurity. |
| #RambamYomi #NizkeiMamon 13:2 Obstacles left in the public path have the same laws as a “pit”. The person who left it pays for all damages. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 578:1 Just as public fasts for troubles, individuals do for private troubles, family member sick, lost in desert, jailed. |
| #TanyaYomiM 4Tishre: Multitude of creatures created by God from multitude of letters that issue from Malchut, “breath of His mouth.” |
| #EmunaYomi 228: Nothing brings person closer to God than passing difficult tests of faith in this lowly & often confusing material world. |
| Wednesday / 2-Oct-19 / 3 Tishre 5780 #1019 |
| #ParshaYomi #Vayelech 4: Hakhel: At end of every 7th year on Sukot, gather your men, women, kids, strangers, together to hear this Torah. |
| #MishnaYomi #Avot 5:19 If has good eye, humble spirit, moderate appetite, of disciples of Abraham. Opposite, disciple of Bilaam the wicked. |
| #DafYomi #Meila 15: Items consecrated for Temple maintenance are subject to the laws of misuse (the Halachot of Meila). |
| #RambamYomi #NizkeiMamon 12:10 Man dug pit 10 handbreaths or more, liable for death of animal that falls in. Not liable for death if less. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 576:14 Fasts that are fasted for troubles: pregnant, nursing & kids don’t fast. All allowed to eat night before the fast. |
| #TanyaYomiM 3Tishre: Soul of angels & man, before descending, aren’t level of substantiality (Yesh), but of Divinity in immense contraction. |
| #EmunaYomi 227: Above fruits are immediate rewards in this world. Dividends of repentance & Emuna assure eternal bliss in the next world. |
| Tuesday / 1-Oct-19 / 2 Tishre 5780 #1018 |
| #ParshaYomi #Vayelech 3: Moshe to Joshua: Be strong & courageous. Moshe wrote this Torah, gave to Kohens who carried Ark and to all Elders. |
| #MishnaYomi #Avot 5:16 Love that depends on thing, when thing ceases, love ceases; love that doesn’t depend on anything, will never cease. |
| #DafYomi #Meila 14: Build structures in Temple with non-sacred materials, afterward consecrates those materials upon completion of work. |
| #RambamYomi #NizkeiMamon 11:9 An ox that killed a man and was sentenced to death, any sale, gift or transfer of ox ownership is invalid. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 576:11 Fast for flooding, homes fall, become graves. Don’t have to in Israel: mountains, homes of stone; except now in Zfat. |
| #TanyaYomiM 2Tishre: Creation is as naught before Him, in relation to the force and the light that emanates from the vessels of 10 Sefirot. |
| #EmunaYomi 226: Repentance: spared from harsh judgments; get closer to God; avoid slander, anger, frustration, bitterness & earn happiness. |
| Monday / 30-Sep-19 / 1 Tishre 5780 #1017 |
| #ParshaYomi #Vayelech 2: God will destroy nations like did Sihon & Og. Be strong & courageous; God is w/ you, won’t fail you or forsake you. |
| #MishnaYomi #Avot 5:14 Goes BetMidrash but doesn’t learn, reward for going; learns but doesn’t go, reward for learning; goes, learns, pious. |
| #DafYomi #Meila 13: Liable for misusing consecrated item but not what in it: empty cistern got filled w/ water; tree that later bore fruit. |
| #RambamYomi #NizkeiMamon 10:11 Man enters private property without permission & killed by animal, owner doesn’t have to make restitution. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 576:9 Also fast for locust & grasshoppers, even if we only saw 1 wing in all land of Israel & even if didn’t touch 1 crop. |
| #TanyaYomiM 1Tishre: God is One with His causations, His vessels. They are Divinity with respect to creating something out of nothing. |
| #EmunaYomi 225: Task at hand is to accept (Heavenly & earthly) court’s decision lovingly & w/ Emuna & increase repentance efforts & prayer. |
| Sunday / 29-Sep-19 / 29 Elul 5779 #1016 |
| #ParshaYomi #Vayelech 1: Moses: I’m 120 today. God said I can’t cross Jordan; He’ll destroy nations there so can possess. Joshua will lead. |
| #MishnaYomi #Avot 5:13 Wants to do Tzedaka, but doesn’t want others to, has evil eye on others; wants others, but not him, evil eye on self. |
| #DafYomi #Meila 12: Let blood from a live sacrificial animal: deriving benefit from blood forbidden & liable for misusing by Torah law. |
| #RambamYomi #NizkeiMamon 9:1 1st ox chasing 2nd. 2nd ox got hurt. Owner of 2nd says to 1st: your fault. 1st says: don’t know. No payment. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 576:5 Likewise, we fast for sicknesses: if a fatal epidemic hits a city, we fast for it, as it’s an anguish of the public. |
| #TanyaYomiM 29Elul: Letters revealed to us are in Action, Speech & Thought; of Action, forms of letters in Assyrian script of Torah scroll. |
| #EmunaYomi 224: Our Emuna undergoes a special test in face of negative outcomes or judgement. This is the time to summon power of Emuna. |
| Shabbat / 28-Sep-19 / 28 Elul 5779 #1015 |
| #ParshaYomi #Nitzavim 7: Choice: life & good or death & evil. Do Mitzvot, blessed. Don’t do Mitzvot, will perish. Heaven & earth witnesses. |
| #MishnaYomi #Avot 5:10 Mine mine, yours yours, common, or Sodomite; mine yours, yours mine, unlearned; all yours, pious; all mine, wicked. |
| #DafYomi #Meila 11: Liable for misusing blood of offerings after emerged via canal that runs through Temple to Kidron Valley. Sages: not. |
| #RambamYomi #NizkeiMamon 8:6 Ox did damage & owner sold it, plaintiff gets damages of value of ox from buyer & buyer reclaims from seller. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 576:3 Also, if there is a pestilence upon pigs, we fast, for their innards are similar to that of humans. |
| #TanyaYomiM 28Elul: Torah study greater ‘cuz leads to performance. Every person needs to be reincarnated until has observed all 613 Mitzvot. |
| #EmunaYomi 223: Be prepared for unwanted outcomes. Efforts at repentance don’t always suffice to clean the entire list of Heavenly debts. |
| Friday / 27-Sep-19 / 27 Elul 5779 #1014 |
| #ParshaYomi #Nitzavim 6: Mitzvot aren’t hidden or far. Not in heaven or across sea. Very close, in mouth & heart, that you can fulfill it. |
| #MishnaYomi #Avot 5:9 Exile comes to the world due to idolatry, sexual sins, bloodshed & transgressing Mitzva of year of release of land. |
| #DafYomi #Meila 10: Sacred items that are fit to be sacrificed, one is not liable until the permitting factors have been sacrificed. |
| #RambamYomi #NizkeiMamon 7:3 Animal that hurt a person, the owner pays damages, but not for pain, work stoppage, medical or embarrassment. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 575:12 Great Hallel only said if answered during fast day itself. If answered next day, don’t say Great Hallel. |
| #TanyaYomiM 27Elul: There are five ranks in man’s soul, one lower than the other: intellect, emotion, thought, speech and action. |
| #EmunaYomi 222: Once Heavenly court reaches verdict, God instills “upstairs” verdict in heart of judge/jury in the “downstairs” courtroom. |
| Thursday / 26-Sep-19 / 26 Elul 5779 #1013 |
| #ParshaYomi #Nitzavim 5: When obey God, follow all commandments with all heart & soul, God will bless work, womb, livestock, fruit; rejoice. |
| #MishnaYomi #Avot 5:7 Wise: don’t: speak before wiser, interrupt, hasty answers; ask relevant, answer to point; say: if didn’t hear, truth. |
| #DafYomi #Meila 9: Ash of the round heap on Altar top: Rav: One who derives benefit from it is not liable for Meila. R’ Yoḥanan: Is liable. |
| #RambamYomi #NizkeiMamon 6:6 “Muad” (forewarned) animal that is sold or given as a gift reclaims status of a “Tam” (simple, placid) animal. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 575:11 Fasting for rain, rained enough for type of land: if after noon, complete fast; before noon, eat, holiday, say Halel. |
| #TanyaYomiM 26Elul: Moshe & other prophets received actual revelation of God. Kabalists, R’ Shimon b Yohai, Ari, received wisdom, knowledge. |
| #EmunaYomi 221: A person in a real world court case is judged at same time in Heavenly court, checking person’s spiritual credits & debits. |
| Wednesday / 25-Sep-19 / 25 Elul 5779 #1012 |
| #ParshaYomi #Nitzavim 4: After curses, you’ll return to God. God will bring you back from furthest exile, to your land, make numerous. |
| #MishnaYomi #Avot 5:4 10 miracles for our ancestors @ Egypt, 10 @ sea. Egyptians got 10 plagues @ Egypt, 10 @ sea. Ancestors tried God 10x. |
| #DafYomi #Meila 8: Immersed that day, until sunset is treated as impure with first-degree impurity with regard to sacrificial food. |
| #RambamYomi #NizkeiMamon 5:1 Animal wanders in field, farmer warns owner 3 times, then slaughters animal and tells owner “here’s the meat.” |
| #HalachaYomi OC 575:7 Fasted 13 fasts for rain & not answered, reduce commerce, building, greetings. Torah scholars continue to fast. |
| #TanyaYomiM 25Elul: God says to Moshe: “you’ll see My back, but not My face.” Surprising that the Ari understood concepts of “God’s back.” |
| #EmunaYomi 220: If lack of charity reason stopped by policeman, then pledge of charity can tip scales of harsh judgement the other way. |
| Tuesday / 24-Sep-19 / 24 Elul 5779 #1011 |
| #ParshaYomi #Nitzavim 3: If will say “I can do what I want,” unleashes all God’s fury & curses on self. Nations will say ‘cuz abandoned God. |
| #MishnaYomi #Avot 5:3 W/ 10 trials Abraham, our father, was tested; he withstood them all; to make known how great was the love of Abraham. |
| #DafYomi #Meila 7: Lost Chatat, designated 2nd in its stead, found 1st, both fit, bring either, makes other unfit, both subject to Meila. |
| #RambamYomi #NizkeiMamon 4:1 If owner took normal precautions but the animal escaped and damaged, owner blameless. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 575:5 Pregnant & nursing mothers fast on communal drought fasts except for 3 first & 7 last, but eat enough to sustain baby. |
| #TanyaYomiM 24Elul: Get yearning love of God by expelling spirit of folly from body, thoughts, speech, action in brain, tongue & 248 organs. |
| #EmunaYomi 219: Satisfaction of donating to poor, sick & for advancement of Torah, better than losing $ on medical bills, repairs & taxes. |
| Monday / 23-Sep-19 / 23 Elul 5779 #1010 |
| #ParshaYomi #Nitzavim 2: God not only making covenant and oath with those standing here today, but also with those who aren’t here today. |
| #MishnaYomi #Avot 5:1 World created w/ 10 utterances. Could have w/ 1. To punish wicked who destroy world; reward righteous, maintain world. |
| #DafYomi #Meila 6: Kohen collected blood shortly before sunset, no time left to sprinkle, offering is still subject to Meila. |
| #RambamYomi #NizkeiMamon 3:1 Animal eats someone else’s produce: in private property owner pays full damage. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 574:5 If separates self from community, won’t see its consolation. If grieves with community, merits & sees its consolation. |
| #TanyaYomiM 23Elul: Can’t get to state of love of God w/ delights, via human effort. Need immense exertion in awe of God, then comes on own. |
| #EmunaYomi 218: Without charity person is a triple loser: loses money against will; suffers pain of money loss; loses benefits of charity. |
| Sunday / 22-Sep-19 / 22 Elul 5779 #1009 |
| #ParshaYomi #Nitzavim 1: Every single one of you are standing in front of God today, to enter into His covenant & His oath with Him, today. |
| #MishnaYomi #Avot 4:21 R’ Elazar Hakapar: envy, lust and the desire for honor put a man out of the world. |
| #DafYomi #Meila 5: With regard to Kodshei Kodashim that is Pigul, if derived benefit from it, always liable for Meila. |
| #RambamYomi #NizkeiMamon 2:2 Private property damaged by pebbles kicked by animal walking — owner pays half. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 574:2 Went from city that don’t fast to city that does, fasts w/ them, even if plan to return. Outside city limit, can eat. |
| #TanyaYomiM 22Elul: Holy is a rank of being separated; not apprehended; transcends rank of wisdom & knowledge which is in Garden of Eden. |
| #EmunaYomi 217: Heavenly accounting exacting to the penny. When give charity, prevent anguish of losing money in negative circumstances. |
| Shabbat / 21-Sep-19 / 21 Elul 5779 #1008 |
| #ParshaYomi #KiTavo 7: Moshe lists miracles: Until today, God hasn’t given you ability to understand. Keep Covenant & you’ll succeed in all. |
| #MishnaYomi #Avot 4:19 Shmuel Hakatan: Don’t exult when your enemy falls or rejoice when he trips, lest God see & turn His wrath from him. |
| #DafYomi #Meila 4: Kohen didn’t sprinkle blood on altar day slaughtered: even though sprinkled next day, if benefited, liable for Meila. |
| #RambamYomi #NizkeiMamon 1:1 Owner is responsible for all damage done by his animal. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 573:1 Megilat Taanit (Scroll of Fasts) nullified. Can fast on all holidays mentioned in scroll, except Hanuka & Purim. |
| #TanyaYomiM 21Elul: At resurrection of dead, souls of all Tzadikim that now in upper GanEden will be in bodies & get pleasure from Shechina. |
| #EmunaYomi 216: Income & losses preordained on Rosh Hashana. $ to charity takes place of $ losses (taxes, fines, med bills, repairs, etc.). |
| Friday / 20-Sep-19 / 20 Elul 5779 #1007 |
| #ParshaYomi #KiTavo 6: God will bless Israel w/ incredible success. If don’t listen to Him, will inflict long list of horrible punishments. |
| #MishnaYomi #Avot 4:16 R’ Yakov: this world is like vestibule before world to come; prepare yourself in vestibule so can enter banquet hall. |
| #DafYomi #Meila 3: Pigul intent during slaughter doesn’t remove meat from status of being subject to laws of misuse of Kodshei Kodashim. |
| #RambamYomi #Mikvaot 11:12 Mikva immersion is Scriptural decree, needs proper intent of heart. Immersed w/o intent to purify, disqualified. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 571:3 City under siege, person pursued, or has evil spirit, don’t fast, need strength. Accept to fast for when saved. |
| #TanyaYomiM 20Elul: He who hardens his heart and suppresses his compassion, causes the same to happen to himself from above, Heaven forbid. |
| #EmunaYomi 215: Charity prevents penalties. Many penalties and other forms of financial loss occur when a person gives insufficient charity. |
| Thursday / 19-Sep-19 / 19 Elul 5779 #1006 |
| #ParshaYomi #KiTavo 5: Mt Gerizim/Bless: Simon, Levi, Juda, Isahar, Josef, Benjamin. Mt Eval/Curse: Ruben, Gad, Asher Zevulun, Dan, Naftali. |
| #MishnaYomi #Avot 4:14 R’ Nehorai: Exile self to place of Torah; don’t say will follow you; don’t lean on your own understanding. |
| #DafYomi #Meila 2: Slaughtered Kodshei Kodashim in south of courtyard, if derives benefit from them, liable for misusing them (Meila). |
| #RambamYomi #Mikvaot 10:3 Left empty Mikva, returned, found it full, it’s acceptable. There’s a doubt if the water for this Mikva was drawn. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 571:2 Torah scholars forbidden to do private fasts, diminishes holy work, unless do so with community. Same for teachers. |
| #TanyaYomiM 19Elul: Food, clothing & heat for destitute have precedence over fine clothes, feasts, meat, fish, delicacies for self & family. |
| #EmunaYomi 214: If harm others have to make arduous efforts in begging forgiveness of all victims. Otherwise, God won’t listen to prayers. |
| Wednesday / 18-Sep-19 / 18 Elul 5779 #1005 |
| #ParshaYomi #KiTavo 4: When enter land, set up big stones on Mt Eval, plaster w/ lime, write Torah’s on them; build altar of uncut stones. |
| #MishnaYomi #Avot 4:13 R’ Shimon: there are 3 crowns: of Torah; of priesthood; of royalty; but the crown of a good name supersedes them all. |
| #DafYomi #Kritut 28: Temple Courtyard cried 4x: Remove Ḥofni & Pinḥas; admit YohananBNedavai; admit ElishamaBPikai; expel Yisahar of Barkai. |
| #RambamYomi #Mikvaot 9:18 Can’t immerse in wave crest when it’s in air before falls. If 2 ends of a wave are touching earth, ok to immerse. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 570:1 Vowed to fast # of days & included Shabat or holiday: if general vow, doesn’t need release from vow; if Neder, does. |
| #TanyaYomiM 18Elul: The rational soul is the lower one in man; it derives from Klipat Noga. The higher, divine soul, is part of God above. |
| #EmunaYomi 213: As long as sins between man & fellow man go uncorrected, severe judgement hovers like an ax over the transgressor’s neck. |
| Tuesday / 17-Sep-19 / 17 Elul 5779 #1004 |
| #ParshaYomi #KiTavo 3: Today God commands you to follow commands with heart & soul. You’ve accepted. God has chosen you as treasured people. |
| #MishnaYomi #Avot 4:10 Engage little in business, busy yourself w/ Torah. Be humble before all. If labored in Torah, there’s much reward. |
| #DafYomi #Kritut 27: Doesn’t fulfill obligation until offering & even $ designated for offering, designated for sake of his particular sin. |
| #RambamYomi #Mikvaot 8:11 Anything created from the water, e.g., red worms, ok for immersion. One may immerse in the eye of a giant fish. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 568:12 Fasting for troubles, dream, or for community, not time for pleasure, frivolity, or happy mood. Time to worry, mourn. |
| #TanyaYomiM 17Elul: According to quantity of man’s wisdom is quantity of his love & kindness. Traits of Chochma, Bina & Daat (ChaBaD). |
| #EmunaYomi 212: Without Emuna, people easily insult, harbor ill will, harm, or take revenge upon those who conceivably caused them damage. |
| Monday / 16-Sep-19 / 16 Elul 5779 #1003 |
| #ParshaYomi #KiTavo 2: After gave tithe 3rd yr, declare: God, I gave to Levite, stranger, orphan, widow as commanded; look down & bless us. |
| #MishnaYomi #Avot 4:9 R’ Yonatan: whoever fulfills Torah when poor will do so wealthy; whoever neglects Torah when wealthy will do so poor. |
| #DafYomi #Kritut 26: A sin about which witnesses warned him & for which liable to incur lashes, Yom Kippur doesn’t completely atone for him. |
| #RambamYomi #Mikvaot 7:12 If Mikva color changes on its own w/o anything falling in, ok. Disqualified if color changed due to other liquid. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 568:10 Vowed to visit graves of Tzadikim in some place, was delayed for a while, then was hired to go there, trip counts. |
| #TanyaYomiM 16Elul: Without bond of love and willingness, a son won’t learn as well from his father, even if hears same words from father. |
| #EmunaYomi 211: Spiritual law: when trust in anyone other than God, fall into hands of object of trust. Nobody has God’s mercy, compassion. |
| Sunday / 15-Sep-19 / 15 Elul 5779 #1002 |
| #ParshaYomi #KiTavo 1: 1st fruit to Temple & declaration: “Came to Promised Land. My father served Aramean, went to Egypt,” & rest of story. |
| #MishnaYomi #Avot 4:6 R’ Yosi: whoever honors the Torah is himself honored by others; whoever dishonors the Torah is dishonored by others. |
| #DafYomi #Kritut 25: A slaughter that does not render the animal fit for consumption is not considered slaughter. |
| #RambamYomi #Mikvaot 6:7 When either a sponge or a bucket that contains 3 Lugim of drawn water falls into a Mikveh, doesn’t disqualify it. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 568:5 Fasted on Chag, HolHamoed, RoshHodesh, Hanuka, Purim or ErevYomKipur for dream, needs to fast again to repent for it. |
| #TanyaYomiM 15Elul: Abraham loved God with so great and sublime a love that he became a “chariot”, a vehicle for Divinity on earth. |
| #EmunaYomi 210: Talk to God before policeman comes: “God, don’t punish me with police. Help me identify & correct reason deserve punishment. |
| Shabbat / 14-Sep-19 / 14 Elul 5779 #1001 |
| #ParshaYomi #KiTetze 7: Pay timely wages. Poor harvest leftovers. 40 lashes. Don’t muzzle threshing ox. Levirate marriage. True weights. |
| #MishnaYomi #Avot 4:5 R’ Ishmael: If learn in order to teach, granted to study & teach; if learn to do, granted to study, teach & do. |
| #DafYomi #Kritut 24: Gave gift, receiver said: I don’t want it. Whoever takes possession acquires it, as ownership of item was relinquished. |
| #RambamYomi #Mikvaot 5:6 Cistern full w/ drawn water, canal of rainwater flows thru. Pasul until determine if 3 Lugim of drawn water remain. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 568:3 One who vows to fast a certain number of fasts can push them off until the winter. |
| #TanyaYomiM 14Elul: Man able to understand somewhat of the supernal Sefirot, for they all radiate in his soul, which is comprised of them. |
| #EmunaYomi 209: I.e. pulled over ‘cuz of traffic violation, “natural” circumstance merely vehicle of Divine justice designed to arouse us. |
| Friday / 13-Sep-19 / 13 Elul 5779 #1000 |
| #ParshaYomi #KiTetze 6: Man, don’t go to army 1st yr marriage. Don’t take millstone as collateral. Kidnap, death sentence. Remember Miriam. |
| #MishnaYomi #Avot 4:3 Don’t despise any man or discriminate against anything; there’s no man that has not his hour or thing its place. |
| #DafYomi #Kritut 23: Unwittingly ate unslaughtered animal carcass on YomKipur, exempt from Chatat for YomKipur. Prohibited independently. |
| #RambamYomi #Mikvaot 4:7 Mikva had exactly 40 Se’ah, added Se’ah of drawn water, then removed Se’ah of water from it, Mikveh is acceptable. |
| #HalachaYomi OC 568:1 Vowed to fast certain day, forgot & ate, should still complete fast. Applies to dream fasts, public fasts or Yartzeit. |
| #TanyaYomiM 13Elul: On Rosh Hashana eve, past year’s divine light withdraws; after completion of Shofar blasts, new sublime light descends. |
| #EmunaYomi 208: Troubles are God’s catalyst to start process of soul-searching & repentance for what we may have inadvertently done wrong. |
