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Tuesday 30 June 2020
The Power of Avnei HaHoshen & Crystals
The Power of Avnei HaHoshen & Crystals
Bring the wonders of Avnei HaHoshen, worn by the High Priest into your living. Sign us, using the link below, to join a unique webinar where you will see and discover some of the most exciting uses for Avnei HaHoshen & crystals!
PRESERVE YOUR FAMILY'S VISUAL HISTORY - Transfer videotapes to digital
PRESERVE YOUR FAMILY'S VISUAL HISTORY!
Transfer videotapes to digital:
VHS, S-VHS, VHS-C, Video 8, Hi-8, DV formats.
Transfer DVDs
High-Definition transfers of 8mm, 16mm (sound or silent) films
High-res transfers of photos (any size), 35mm slides and negatives.
Colour correction, photo restoration available.
SOUND
Transfer 1/4-inch reel-to-reel and audiocassette recordings to .mp3 files.
Noise reduction available. Super clarity!
Call Chaim Mehlman
0419 313 133, chaim@highkey.com.au
Michal Photography - Child and Family Photographer
Michal Photography
Child and Family Photographer
Talented, patient and great with kids.
Offering discounted mini sessions for a limited time!
Check out Instagram page - @michalphotography.au
Contact- 0466 273 661
*Bookings must be made before 26 July however the session can be after then
SCHC -‘Rebuilding after Destruction’
South Caulfield Hebrew Congregation - 'Rebuilding after Destruction'
As we head into the 3 weeks before Tisha B'Av join Rabbi Rabin for a shiur entitled 'Rebuilding after Destruction'.
WEDNESDAY 1st JULY AT 8 PM
Online Event:
Meeting ID: 864 5993 9899
Password: 145919
Wednesday Morning Parsha Shiur - Please NOTE CHANGE
"Following in the Footsteps of our Forefathers"
the weekly Parsha Shiur in memory of
Shuli Mehlman, Liba Gutnick & Yael Bloch A"H
Wednesday mornings at 11am.
All ladies & girls welcome.
The link to last week's shiur with Rabbi Knapp is
Wednesday
July 1st - Dr Shimon Cowen
July 8th – Mrs Ettie Spiegelman
Join Zoom Meeting
Meeting ID: 364 393 514
Dial by your location
03 7018 2005 Australia
02 8015 6011 Australia
The shiur will be recorded and I will send out the link for the audio recording after the shiur. I believe it will be accessible for a week after the shiur.
Parsha Shiur with Rabbi L Broh
Kollel Menachem invites you to join a special Parsha Shiur with Rabbi Leor Broh
Tuesday at 8:30 pm
Topic- Miriams Passing
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Meeting ID: 730 505 7983
Password: 613
Sunday 28 June 2020
Final Sunday trading - Shu-Mart
Good morning Shu-Mart family
This is our last weekend trading in Glen Huntly!
We are open Sunday 12-4
Let's make our last weekend a memorable one, we would love to see as many of you as we can!
There's still lots of bargains to be had! Why not pop in, say hi and see what you can find!
Thank you for your support over the years!
See you soon
Team @ Shu-Mart
1180 - 1182 Glen Huntly Road
Glen Huntly Vic 3163
P: 03 9571 3976
St Kilda Shule Shiurim
St Kilda Shule Shiurim
St Kilda Shule: Kabbalah Shiur
St Kilda Shule's Rabbi Yaakov Glasman presents his Kabbalah Shiur, 'Why should I follow G-d's commandments if I don't agree with them?', Monday June 29, 7.45pm on zoom.us/j/720080464
St Kilda Shule: Talmud for Everyone Shiur
St Kilda Shule's Rabbi Hillel Nagel presents his Talmud for Everyone Shiur 'Halacha and modern technology' (part 2), Tuesday June 30, 7.30pm on zoom.us/j/720080464
Friday 26 June 2020
Shabbos Tzetl: Korach
CANDLE LIGHTING
4:52pm - Candle Lighting, Friday.
5:53pm - Havdalah, Saturday.
These times are for Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.
Eruv Status: KOSHER
Shabbat Shalom!
YESHIVA SHULE TIMES
Please click here to view the Yeshivah Shule Tzetel for Shabbos Parshas Korach.
Please click here to view the PDFs of the Weekly Publications previously distributed in Shule each Shabbos.
Wishing you a Good Shabbos!
Regards,
Yeshivah Shule
PARSHAH IN A NUTSHELL
Korach incites a mutiny challenging Moses' leadership and the granting of the kehunah (priesthood) to Aaron. He is accompanied by Moses' inveterate foes, Dathan and Abiram. Joining them are 250 distinguished members of the community, who offer the sacrosanct ketoret (incense) to prove their worthiness for the priesthood. The earth opens up and swallows the mutineers, and a fire consumes the ketoret-offerers.
A subsequent plague is stopped by Aaron's offering of ketoret. Aaron's staff miraculously blossoms and brings forth almonds, to prove that his designation as high priest is divinely ordained.
G‑d commands that a terumah ("uplifting") from each crop of grain, wine and oil, as well as all firstborn sheep and cattle, and other specified gifts, be given to the kohanim (priests).
HAFTORAH IN A NUTSHELL
I Samuel 11:14-12:22.
The prophet Samuel (a descendant of Korach, the protagonist of this week's Torah portion) gathers the Jews to firmly install Saul as king of Israel. During the course of his address to the Jews he called out, "Here I am; bear witness against me before G‑d and before His anointed; whose ox did I take, or whose donkey did I take, or whom did I rob; or whom did I oppress, or from whose hand did I take a bribe..." This echoes Moses' statement in this week's Torah reading: "I have not taken a donkey from a single one of them, and I have not harmed a single one of them."
The nation gathers at Gilgal for a second coronation of King Saul—the first one having lacked a convincing consensus. They offer sacrifices and rejoice together. The prophet Samuel then delivers a talk: he asks the people to testify that he never committed crimes against the people, and they confirm. He discusses how G‑d saved and aided them every step of the way and chastises them for wanting a flesh and blood king. He assures them that G‑d will be with them if they follow in His ways, and of the consequences they will face if they do not follow G‑d's word.
To underscore the seriousness of his words, Samuel asks G‑d to send a thunderstorm, although it was not the rainy season. The Jewish people got the message and asked Samuel to intercede on their behalf and to have the thunderstorm cease. The haftorah ends with a reassurance: "For G‑d will not forsake His people for His great name's sake; for G‑d has sworn to make you a people for Himself."
SAGES ON THE PARSHAH
Korach . . . the son of Yitzhar, the son of Kehat, the son of Levi (16:1)
What moved him to start a quarrel? He was moved to it by the fact that Elitzafan, the son of his father's brother, was appointed prince over his family, as it says, "The prince of the father's house of the families of the Kehatites was Elitzafan the son of Uzziel" (Numbers 3:30). Korach argued: My father was one of four brothers, as it says, "The sons of Kehat: Amram, and Yitzhar, and Hebron, and Uzziel" (Exodus 4:18). As for Amram the firstborn, his son Aaron attained to greatness, and Moses to royalty. Who then should rightly take the next office? Is it not the next in line? Now I, being the son of Yitzhar, should by right be the leader of the Kehatites. Yet Moses appointed the son of Uzziel! Shall the [son of the] youngest of my father's brothers be superior to me? Behold, I shall dispute his decision and put to naught all that has been arranged by him . . .
(Midrash Rabbah; Rashi)
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THIS WEEK IN HISTORY
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SCHC - Making Cholent with Rabbi Rabin
South Caulfield Hebrew Congregation - Making Cholent with Rabbi Rabin
Suggested Ingredients - Choose items you like:
Beans - Cholent Bean Mix / Combo of Dry Beans
Barley, Rice or Quinoa, Lentils
Potato and Sweet Potato, Onions, Carrots
Meat - Top Rib/Osso Buco/ Gravy Beef/ Marrow Bones
Kishke (Can buy from the Kosher Butchers)
Sauces - Ketchup / BBQ Sauce / Sweet Chilli Sauce
Spices - Garlic, Salt, Pepper, Cumin,
Chilli, Crushed Red Pepper, Cinamon
Live Video on Zoom & Facebook
HURSDAY, JULY 2, 2020 AT 8 PM
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St Kilda Shule: daily and Shabbat services
Daily services Sunday-Friday, 7.45am, Zoom.
Pre-Shabbat singalong led by St Kilda Shule's chazzan Brett Kaye, Friday June 26, 3.45pm, Facebook Live. facebook.com/stkildashule
Kabbalat Shabbat with Rabbi Yaakov Glasman, Rabbi Hillel Nagel and Chazzan Brett Kaye, Friday June 26, 4.20pm, Facebook. facebook.com/stkildashule
Shule service Friday June 26, 5.30pm. By pre-registration only with Harold Sternfeld 0422 369 963; hs1harold@gmail.com
Shule service Saturday June 27, 9am. By pre-registration only with Harold Sternfeld 0422 369 963; hs1harold@gmail.com
Havdalah with chazzan Brett Kaye, 20 mins after Shabbat concludes, Saturday June 27, Facebook Live. facebook.com/stkildashule
Thursday 25 June 2020
Shiur in Memory of Rabbi Groner ZL
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All men & women are invited to join together in memory of
Rabbi YD Groner Z"L
on the occasion of his twelfth Yartzeit for a Shiur with
Rabbi Moshe New (Montreal)
Friday morning, 4 Tammuz, June 26th
11am - 12 Midday (Melbourne Time)
Zoom ID: 9725309955
password: chabadge
For further details please click here or see the flyer below.
Hatzolah Beyond the Crisis Campaign
Hatzolah Beyond the Crisis Campaign
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St Kilda Shule's Online Trivia Quiz
St Kilda Shule: Online Trivia Quiz
St Kilda Shule presents its annual Hocking Stuart - Belle Property Trivia Night, online, Sunday June 28, 8.30pm. Surprises & prizes. No charge. Participants must pre-register with John: stkildashuletrivia@gmail.com
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Wednesday 24 June 2020
SCHC - From ‘little Africa’ to Judaism
South Caulfield Hebrew Congregation - From 'little Africa' to Judaism
Join us for an amazing evening of inspiration and upliftment!
Come and hear the incredible story of Lana Taylor, author of "From 'Little Africa' to Judaism.
From an early age she was looking for G-d; the G-d she read about in the Bible. The search was long with many obstacles. She will be talking of her compelling journey from her childhood in Louisville Kentucky to the Holy City of Tzfat; with many twists & turns in between. This is a story of enlightenment and spirituality, of hope & belief.
SUNDAY, JUNE 28, 2020 AT 7:30 PM
Baby and kids loungewear sale!
Come check out our beautiful baby and kids loungewear sale!! Everything 10%off. This Thursday 11am-1pm at 25 rockbrook rd. Please contact Yides Baum on 0430990167 for more details. Looking forward to seeing you!!!
TIME Added- Shiur tonight with Rabbi Leor Broh
Kollel Menachem presents a special Parsha Shiur this evening with Rabbi Leor Broh
Tonight at 8:30 pm
Topic: "Don't put my name in their Machlokes"
Join Zoom Meeting
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Meeting ID: 730 505 7983
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TOMORROW - Join our first ever Charidy campaign!
A perfect time for your EOFY giving. All donations fully tax deductible
Bar mitzvah teaching
Levi szmerling has been a baal koreh the last few years for week days.
If anyone is interested in bar mitzvah lessons which can include; the kriya (tora and haftora) and learning the mamer or other learning for the bar mitzvah.
For 25 dollars a 45 minute lesson you can contact me on 0434 669 336 or email leviszmerling@gmail.com for more information.
Empower Torah- NOW
EMPOWER TORAH NOW!
The Kollel has a great opportunity!
We invite you to join us spurring the Kollel ahead to increasing and unceasing Torah study
Now live at www.charidy.com/kollelm
A perfect time for your EOFY giving. All donations fully tax deductible
OUR AIM:
Kollel Menachem is here to make Torah learning accessible to all. Partner with us to ensure ongoing Torah learning in our community!
Zooming and Booming: Instead of downscaling, the COVID-19 virus has been a time of growth and expansion for the Kollel. Our online presence and increased volume of shiurim have touched thousands of participants from across Australia.
In the last 2 months alone, we have hosted over 160 feature shiurim and more than 2600 individual attendees and 54,000 minutes of Torah study!
With programs like our daily retirees' shiurim, we have provided a vital service of connecting and engaging the elderly and vulnerable members of our community during this time. Our Kollel Rabbis are devoted to teaching and sharing the wisdom of Torah through one-on-one study and enriching classes and learning programs. The Kollel enables them to advance their learning and training to become the future Rabbis, community leaders and teachers in Jewish communities within Australia and throughout the world. Your support will greatly help us in our work and enable us to expand our activities and offerings to the community.
THE DATE:
The Kollel was established by the Lubavitcher Rebbe through the efforts of Rabbi Y. D. Groner.
Gimmel Tammuz is the Hilulah of the Lubavitcher Rebbe* and the 4th of Tammuz is the Yartzheit of Rabbi Groner. At this auspicious time, help us to actualise the Rebbe's vision; that the Kollel be a home and source of light to every member of the Jewish community.
*On the Hilulah of the Frierdike Rebbe, the Rebbe instructed that "In the morning, before prayer, charity should be given to causes associated with our Nasi, my revered father-in-law, of sainted memory. Donations should be made on behalf of oneself and on behalf of each member of one's family. The same should be done before Minchah"
Monday 22 June 2020
Mazel tov! Baby boy! Adelist (Lowinger) 👶🏻
BS'D
MAZEL TOV
Gila and Heshy Adelist (nee Lowinger)
on the birth of a
SON
Moshe Raphael (Mikey)
on 11 June, 2020 (20 Sivan)
Baby brother to Emma
Mazel Tov to the Grandparents:
Sally Lowinger
Trina & Yossi Adelist
Mazel Tov to the Great Grandparent:
Jack Carroll (Brisbane)
Massive Live event starting 11:30am today on TorahAnytime
Join us! TorahAnytime is putting on an incredible event right now and they need our help!
All funds will be matched throughout the next 24 hours, so let's show them our appreciation for the great work they do and help them continue!
We have undertaken to help them raise $20,000, and I know with your help, we can reach that goal!
Also, check out their amazing programming, filled with an all-star lineup of speakers and singers!
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Thank you!
Team Melbourne
Norman Swan in conversation with Rachelle Unreich
St Kilda Shule hosts physician, broadcaster and journalist Norman Swan in conversation with Rachelle Unreich on 'Our new normal: living with COVID-19', Tuesday June 23, 7.30pm on Zoom. https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84665457842
Wednesday Morning Parsha Shiur
"Following in the Footsteps of our Forefathers"
the weekly Parsha Shiur in memory of
Shuli Mehlman, Liba Gutnick & Yael Bloch A"H
Wednesday mornings at 11am.
All ladies & girls welcome.
Wednesday June 24th – Rabbi Aryeh Knapp
Join Zoom Meeting
Meeting ID: 364 393 514
Dial by your location
03 7018 2005 Australia
02 8015 6011 Australia
The shiur will be recorded and I will send out the link for the audio recording after the shiur. I believe it will be accessible for a week after the shiur.
Michal Photography, Child and Family Photographer
Michal Photography
Child and Family Photographer
Talented, patient and great with kids.
Offering discounted mini sessions for a limited time!
Check out Instagram page - @michalphotography.au
Contact- 0466 273 661
*Bookings must be made before 26 July however the session can be after then
Sunday 21 June 2020
Mazal tov! Engagement Yehuda Simon to Shevi Horwitz
With praise and gratitude to Hashem, we are thrilled to announce the engagement of Yehuda Simon to Shevi Horwitz.
Mazel tov to Grandparents:
Rabbi Dovid & Itta Simon (Raanana, Israel) and Chana Simon (Netanya, Israel)
Rosh Kollel Rabbi Dovid and Ilana Horwitz (Raanana, Israel)
Mazel tov to Great-grandparents:Ruth Figdor (Melbourne)
Max & Naomi Simon (Telz Stone, Israel)
Torah- Our Legacy
What a big week ahead!
We invite you to join us spurring the Kollel ahead to increasing and unceasing Torah study
Save the date for our first ever Charidy campaign!
www.charidy.com/kollelm
A perfect time for your EOFY giving. All donations fully tax deductible
OUR AIM:
Kollel Menachem is here to make Torah learning accessible to all. Partner with us to ensure ongoing Torah learning in our community!
Zooming and Booming: Instead of downscaling, the COVID-19 virus has been a time of growth and expansion for the Kollel. Our online presence and increased volume of shiurim have touched thousands of participants from across Australia.
In the last 2 months alone, we have hosted over 160 feature shiurim and more than 2600 individual attendees and 54,000 minutes of Torah study!
With programs like our daily retirees' shiurim, we have provided a vital service of connecting and engaging the elderly and vulnerable members of our community during this time.
Our Kollel Rabbis are devoted to teaching and sharing the wisdom of Torah through one-on-one study and enriching classes and learning programs.
The Kollel enables them to advance their learning and training to become the future Rabbis, community leaders and teachers in Jewish communities within Australia and throughout the world.
Your support will greatly help us in our work and enable us to expand our activities and offerings to the community.
THE DATE:
The Kollel was established by the Lubavitcher Rebbe through the efforts of Rabbi Y. D. Groner.
Gimmel Tammuz is the Hilulah of the Lubavitcher Rebbe* and the 4th of Tammuz is the Yartzheit of Rabbi Groner. At this auspicious time, help us to actualise the Rebbe's vision; that the Kollel be a home and source of light to every member of the Jewish community.
*On the Hilulah of the Frierdike Rebbe, the Rebbe instructed that "In the morning, before prayer, charity should be given to causes associated with our Nasi, my revered father-in-law, of sainted memory. Donations should be made on behalf of oneself and on behalf of each member of one's family. The same should be done before Minchah"
Upcoming Events at Brighton Shule
Shiur with Rebbetzin Ahuva on Tuesday 23 June at 8:30 pm
"Hashtagworthy Events - Jewish Schools, Segregation and Redlining in American History"
Flyer attached for more information
Zoom link - https://zoom.us/meeting/86844963982
Baking with Rabbi Alex- Wednesday 24 June at 5:30 pm
This week we are baking Almond Amaretto Cake
Ingredients can be found here - https://www.facebook.com/events/2525953957713606/
Flyer is attached for more information
Brighton Shule Movie Night - Sunday 5 July at 7:15 pm
Join us for a screening of the Resistance at the Elsternwick Classic.
We will have our own cinema and appropriate Social distancing will be maintained at all times.
Tickets are $15 each.
Flyer attached
Brighton Shule Book Club - Thursday 9 July at 7:30 pm
Come and join us in Shule to discuss Arnold Zable's "The Watermill" and hear from the author himself about his book.
He will also be glad to sign copies at the event.
If you haven't read the book you may still come and hear about this fascinating work.
If you are unable to come in person we will broadcast the event on Zoom.
Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87049008485
Meeting ID: 87049008485
Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87049008485
Meeting ID: 87049008485
Flyer attached
Kovetz Gimmel Tammuz
Please find below a Kovetz in honour of Gimmel Tammuz, in both Hebrew and English, containing letters of the Rebbe (including relevant customs on pages 5-7), Maamarim, Mishnayos and Tanya.
Kovetz Gimmel Tammuz Hebrew Version (70 pages): goo.gl/V7HxLC
Kovetz Gimmel Tammuz Heb/Eng Version (92 pages / includes letters in English and Mishnayos with English Translation): goo.gl/SzC1IA
If printing, bear in mind that these files are intended as A5 booklets. If printing to regular A4, adjust your print-settings accordingly.
We are grateful to Young Yeshivah for producing and sharing this with us.
May we merit the Hisgalus of Moshiach immediately!
Regards,
Yeshivah Shule
The entire community is invited to join in commemorating Gimmel Tammuz with Rabbi Shais Taub and Rabbi Noam Wagner, Thursday, Gimmel Tammuz 5780 - June 25th 2020 at 8pm www.youngyeshivah.com.au/virtual.
TorahAnytime Melbourne campaign
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Fwd: SCHC - Doing Life with Mandela!
South Caulfield Hebrew Congregation
Doing Life with Mandela
TUESDAY 23 Jun AT 8 PM
Zoom Only Event - Tickets need to be purchased and Zoom Link and Password sent prior to event! www.schc.org.au/mandela
Join us for an exclusive close up chat followed by Q&A with Mandela's prison guard! Christo Brand is a South African former prison guard who was one of several that were responsible for guarding Nelson Mandela. He came to Robben Island, where Mandela was being held, in 1978 when he was 19 years old. In 1982 he was transferred along with Mandela to Pollsmoor Prison. Christo and Mandela developed a close friendship over the course of many years. He is the co-author of his book, Doing Life with Mandela: My Prisoner, My Friend (2014). Christo retired from Robben Island on 31st July 2018 to pursue his story-telling on a full-time basis.
St Kilda Shule: Kabbalah Shiur, Rabbi Glasman
St Kilda Shule: Kabbalah Shiur, Rabbi Glasman
St Kilda Shule's Rabbi Yaakov Glasman presents his Kabbalah Shiur 'Is it ever OK to challenge G-d?', Monday June 22, 7.45pm on zoom.us/j/329879754
Love2Layer
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Modest Layering & Fashion for girls and women
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Msg/Watsapp: 0405269966
Friday 19 June 2020
Love2Layer
Summer, Winter, Rain, Hail or Shine
Get your Modest Clothes @ LOVE2LAYER
Modest Layering & Fashion for girls and women
During these times will be open by Appointment Only
Available during the week and Sundays!!!
Email: love2layer@gmail.com
Msg/Watsapp: 0405269966
Shabbos Tzetl: Shlach & Mevarchim
CANDLE LIGHTING
4:50pm - Candle Lighting, Friday.
5:51pm - Havdalah, Saturday.
These times are for Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.
Eruv Status: KOSHER
Shabbat Shalom!
This Shabbat is Shabbat Mevarchim ("the Shabbat that blesses" the new month): a special prayer is recited blessing the Rosh Chodesh ("Head of the Month") of the upcoming month of Tammuz, which falls on Monday and Tuesday of the coming week.
Prior to the blessing, we announce the precise time of the molad, the "birth" of the new moon. See molad times.
YESHIVA SHULE TIMES
Please click here to view the Yeshivah Shule Tzetel for Shabbos Mevorchim Tammuz, Parshas Shlach.
Please click here to view the PDFs of the Weekly Publications previously distributed in Shule each Shabbos.
PARSHAH IN A NUTSHELL
Moses sends twelve spies to the land of Canaan. Forty days later they return, carrying a huge cluster of grapes, a pomegranate and a fig, to report on a lush and bountiful land. But ten of the spies warn that the inhabitants of the land are giants and warriors "more powerful than we"; only Caleb and Joshua insist that the land can be conquered, as G‑d has commanded.
The people weep that they'd rather return to Egypt. G‑d decrees that Israel's entry into the Land shall be delayed forty years, during which time that entire generation will die out in the desert. A group of remorseful Jews storm the mountain on the border of the Land, and are routed by the Amalekites and Canaanites.
The laws of the menachot (meal, wine and oil offerings) are given, as well as the mitzvah to consecrate a portion of the dough (challah) to G‑d when making bread. A man violates the Shabbat by gathering sticks, and is put to death. G‑d instructs to place fringes (tzitzit) on the four corners of our garments, so that we should remember to fulfill the mitzvot (divine commandments).
HAFTORAH IN A NUTSHELL
Joshua 2:1-24.
This week's haftorah tells the story of the spies that Joshua sent to scout the city of Jericho, prior to the Israelites' invasion of the Holy Land, a point in common with this week's Torah reading, which discusses the twelve spies that were sent by Moses years earlier to explore the Holy Land.
Joshua sent two spies to Jericho, where they lodged at an inn located in the city's walls, operated by a woman named Rahab. Their presence was quickly discovered by the king who sent for Rahab and asked her to turn in her guests. Rahab responded that her guests had already left the city — when actually she had hidden them on her rooftop.
"And she said to the men, I know that G‑d has given you the land, and that your terror has fallen upon us, and that all the inhabitants of the land have melted away because of you. For we have heard how G‑d dried up the water of the Red Sea for you when you came out of Egypt; and what you did to the two kings of the Amorites that were on the other side of the Jordan, Sihon and Og, whom you completely destroyed."
At Rahab's request, the two spies assured her that she and her family would not be harmed during the conquer of Jericho—provided that she would tie a scarlet thread and hang it from her window. This would be a symbol that this home is a safe haven. Rahab helped the men escape via a rope she lowered from her window and told them how to hide from possible pursuers. The spies escaped safely and returned to report to Joshua.
SAGES ON THE PARSHAH
Send out for yourself men (Numbers 13:2)
"Send out for yourself"—as your mind dictates. I am not instructing you; if you so desire, send. For the people of Israel had come to Moses, saying "Let us send men before us," as it is written (Deuteronomy 1:22), "You all approached me . . ."; and Moses consulted with G‑d. Said G‑d: I have said that it is a good land. . . . By your life, I shall now give you the option to err . . .
(Rashi; Talmud)
https://w2.chabad.org/media/pdf/22789.pdf
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