Ettinger and Mikhalzohn recounted tales about hassidic master Rabbi Moshe Leib of Sasów (ca. 1745-1807) and his efforts to fulfill the mitzvah of pidyon shevuyim – securing the release of captives.
While the cardinal likely knew of the biblical precedent of his offer, it is less likely that he was aware of the hassidic tradition of a religious leader who did trade places with a captive.
Gershon Selinger, 41, pleaded guilty to the felony of first-degree sexual abuse of a minor under the age of 11.
The text that was recited was not the well-known version of the prayer for IDF soldiers; it predates that prayer, and is meant to underscore that battles are won with prayers, not armed fighting.
The letter fills some of the functions of prayer – a recognition that IDF service at this time is a laudable enterprise and an expression of gratitude for those risking their lives to defend Israel.
A later tweet suggested that the intended message behind Mondaire Jones' statement had been missed.
This is the second arrest of an ultra-orthodox Jew in Uman in two days.
Because of Rabbi Elazar’s great holiness, the fulfillment of the mitzvah resulted in the storm passing, and they were all saved in his merit.
Seeing such people tilling the land, draining marshes, and sweating under the sun was a sure sign of the coming redemption for the rabbis of the United Kingdom.
The leadership of Belz Hassidic Rabbi Yissachar Dov Rokeach is both worthy of recognition and a reason for optimism.
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