Community Magazine October 2009

Torah Riddle, Rhyme & Reason Answers: Riddle: The pleasant Spring season following Pesah is a time when people naturally want to spend time outdoors, so sitting in the succah at that time might be looked at as a recreational activity as opposed to a missva. We therefore wait for the Fall when the weather is wet and cold, to show that we are doing it for the sake of Hashem. Rhyme: These are all examples of situations in which a person is required to wash his hands before he may say a blessing, pray or learn Torah. Reason: “Rabbi Yizhak said: Anyone who reads Keri’at Shema before sleeping is as though he holds a double-edged sword in his hand, as it says, ‘[Let them sing joyously in their beds.] The high praises of Hashem are in their throats, and a double-edged sword is in their hand’ (Tehillim 149:5-6)…Rabbi Yizhak also said: Anyone who reads Keri’at Shema on his bed – harmful forces are kept at a distance from him.” (Berachot 5a) Riddle: Why does Succot follow Yom Kippur instead of Pesah, which commemorates the time we left Egypt, and the Jews began to live within the Clouds of Glory? Rhyme: You tied your shoes or took a long nap in your bed You cut your nails or are about to eat some bread You dressed the baby or just tickled his belly You changed his diaper – and boy was it smelly You swam some laps or wiped your nose with your hand In all these cases what does the halacha demand? Reason: Why is it so important to recite Keriat Shema al Hamita (the bedtime Shema prayers) before going to sleep at night? Morris Antebi P h o t o g r a p h y Expert Lighting, Traditional & Modern Poses, Reasonable Rates, Stress-Free & Fun Guaranteed Extreme Portraits On Location Reserve Now, Spaces Limited Over 20 Years of Experience TEL: 732-207-0000 For More Info Check Out: MorrisAntebi.com RECESSION BUSTER! Now You Don’t Have To Sacrifice Quality & Experience For Price! $2250 . gets you a professionally photographed wedding with no overtime charges, high resolution photos loaded on a free iPod shipped within 48 hours! You use the print house of your choice! call for more details! $999. gets you a professionally photographed Bar Mitzva, high resolution photos loaded on a free iPod shipped within 48 hours! You use the print house of your choice! $600.* gets you a professionally photographed Brit Milah , 3 albums loaded with 200 proofs each. *Weekdays only Not happy with your photos from your wedding or Bar Mitzvah that another photographer took? We can fix them or take professional photos for you 94 COMMUNITY MAGAZINE