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The word is the rebellion in Egypt was a result of the internet, which broke down the barriers for the Egyptian people, allowing them full access to the good life being enjoyed in the West.
The internet's borderless ability to reach anyone, anywhere, anytime, can surely be a very positive thing, exposing peoples and nations to things otherwise unavailable to them. Potentially, this can change the world for the good in a very real way.
It can also be a destructive force, exposing our children (and ourselves...) to undesirable, destructive things.
We should never underestimate the importance of being vigilant about what our children can find on the internet. Whatever security measures we put in place present a small challenge for them to bypass. Some results are already in on the catastrophic damage internet addictions can have on individuals and families, let alone children.
Our home is our haven, the place where we decide which influences to allow entry. We make these choices in the hopes of raising happy, wholesome children to become happy, wholesome adults. Modernity, with all of its blessings, presents a new challenge to the walls of our homes. A challenge is not an excuse. It's up to each of us to find the means to protect our children's spiritual and emotional safety.
Shabbat Shalom!
Rabbi Shalom M. Paltiel
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Introducing JLI for Teens: OMG!
The Battle between Faith and Logic.
Sundays, Feb 27 - Apr 10 | 6 - 7:30 PM
At Chabad Port Washington | 80 Shore Road
Fee: $90.00
(no student will be turned away due to lack of funds)
Ages: High School, Grades 9-12
Click here for more info and to register.
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Purim Festivities for the Entire Family
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Save the Date: 20th Anniversary Dinner
Please save the date for the annual dinner celebrating our 20th anniversary. The dinner will take place on Thursday, April 7th in the brand new ADAM KATZ ATHLETIC CENTER at Chabad of Port Washington.
Formal invitation to follow.
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A Soul's Safe Landing
By: Rabbi Aron Moss
Sydney, Australia
Please G‑d we are expecting a baby soon. We know that if it is a boy then we can't tell anyone his name until the Bris. But why? And if it is a girl, she is meant to be named in synagogue before the name is announced, is that right? What is the significance of all of this?
Click here to read full article.
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Keep your trust in G‑d for yourself.
When things don't go so well, tell yourself it is all really for the good, and rejoice in however G‑d treats you.
But when others come with their troubles, telling them they should rejoice in their afflictions is plain callousness.
Cry with them, pray for them, do everything you can for them - and then you can tell them to trust in G‑d.
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Frank Arnold
Bert Brodsky
Martin H. Brownstein, M.D.
Howard Fensterman, Esq.
M. Allan Hyman, Esq.
Sara E. Paltiel
Rabbi Shalom M. Paltiel
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Alan Salzbank
Michael Samuel
Felix Sater
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Parshat Ki Tisa
The people of Israel are told to each contribute exactly half a shekel of silver to the Sanctuary. Instructions are also given regarding the making of the Sanctuary's water-basin, anointing oil and incense. "Wise hearted" artisans Betzalel and Ahaliav are placed in charge of the Sanctuary's construction, and the people are once again commanded to keep the Shabbat.
When Moses does not return when expected from Mount Sinai, the people make a Golden Calf and worship it. G‑d proposes to destroy the errant nation, but Moses intercedes on their behalf. Moses descends from the mountain carrying the Tablets of the Testimony engraved with the Ten Commandments; seeing the people dancing about their idol, he breaks the Tablets, destroys the Golden Calf and has the primary culprits put to death. He then returns to G‑d to say: "If You do not forgive them, blot me out from the book that You have written."
G‑d forgives, but says that the effect of their sin will be felt for many generations. At first G‑d proposes to send His angel along with them, but Moses insists that G‑d Himself accompany His people to the Promised Land.
Moses prepares a new set of tablets and once more ascends the mountain, where G‑d reinscribes the covenant on these Second Tablets. On the mountain Moses is also granted a vision of the divine Thirteen Attributes of Mercy. So radiant is Moses' face upon his return, that he must cover it with a veil, which he removes only to speak with G‑d and to teach His laws to the people. |
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