Shabbat Shalom from the OU!
Shabbat Parshat Shoftim
4 Elul 5764 - August 20-21, 2004
Haftarah - Yeshayahu 51:12-52:12

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It's Elul
  • The shofar is blown throughout the month of Elul.  Hear how it sounds.
  • Audio Link to a Cantorial Selection for the High Holidays - Avinu Malkeinu Zechor by Moshe Koussevitzky*
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    Thought of the Week
    We must learn to gauge when pausing to rest in physical or mental activity would defeat its own purpose by sacrificing momentum which could take the activity much farther than could any energy gained through rest.
    - From A Candle by Day by Rabbi Shraga Silverstein

    Trivia Question
    Q. What two mitzvot in the sedra are specifically linked with preventing bloodshed?

    Last Week's Question
    Q. In Chutz LaAretz, three other times....
    A. The Torah reading for Shemini Atzeret, for the 8th day of Pesach,
    and for the second day of Shavuot comes from Parshat Re'eh. In
    Israel we read this portion only on Shabbat Parshat Re'eh. Outside of
    Israel, it is read three other times of the year.

    * From the album "Moshe Koussevitzky - A Prayer for Moshe," available at all Judaica stores.

    ** From the VaYavinu BaMiqra CD. You will need RealPlayer to hear this selection. You can download and install it FREE here.

    *** From the album "Lishuascha Kivinu," available at all Judaica stores.

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