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Weekly Digest About Moshiach

PARSHAT RE'EH, 5777
26 Menachem-Av, 5777
August 18, 2017

SPECIAL FEATURE:
The New Hebrew Month, Elul

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THIS PUBLICATION IS DEDICATED TO THE REBBE,
RABBI MENACHEM M. SCHNEERSON
OF LUBAVITCH

"I BELIEVE WITH COMPLETE FAITH IN THE ARRIVAL OF THE MOSHIACH.

"AND THOUGH HE MAY TARRY, I SHALL WAIT EACH DAY, ANTICIPATING
HIS ARRIVAL." Maimonides, Principles of the Faith, No. 12

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* TABLE OF CONTENTS *
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* Introduction.
* Customs Corner.
* The Weekly Torah Portion.
* The Rebbe's Prophecy.
* Elul and Parshat Re'eh.
* The Hebrew Month of Elul.
* What Is Elul?
* Some Laws of Elul.
* Moshiach Matters.
* It Happened Once.
* Time for Unity; Time for Strength!
* A Call to Action.
* The Weekly Shabbat Calendar.
* "Let There Be Light" - The Jewish Women's Guide to Lighting
Shabbat Candles.
* Laws of Shabbat Candle Lighting for the Blind.
* Shabbat Candle Lighting Blessing.
* Moshiach Information Hotlines.
* Moshiach In The Air -- Electronic Media.
* Subscription Information for this Weekly Magazine:
Living With Moshiach.

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* INTRODUCTION *
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We are pleased to present, to the visually impaired and the
blind, the 1045th issue of our weekly publication, Living
With Moshiach.

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This Shabbat we bless the new Hebrew month of Elul,[*]
therefore, in this week’s issue we begin our focus on Elul.

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We take this opportunity to wish you and yours a K'Siva
Vachasima Tova, a happy, healthy and prosperous New Year.[**]

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Our sincere appreciation to L'Chaim weekly publication,
published by the Lubavitch Youth Organization, for allowing
us to use their material.

Also, many thanks to our new copy editor, Reb Benyomin Hoffman,
for his tireless efforts,.

and, many thanks to our former copy editor, Reb Mordechai
Staiman, of blessed memory ("http://www.torah4blind.org/staiman"),
for his tireless efforts.

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It is our fervent hope that our learning about Moshiach and the
Redemption will hasten the coming of Moshiach, NOW!

Rabbi Yosef Y. Shagalov
Executive Director
Enlightenment For The Blind, Inc.
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22 Menachem-Av, 5777
Los Angeles, California

P.S.: As we are eagerly awaiting the immediate arrival of Moshiach,
at any moment, we have included the five blessings that
(according to many opinions) will be applicable when Moshiach
comes.
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*. Rosh Chodesh Elul is celebrated on Tuesday, August 22, 2017
and Wednesday, August 23, 2017.

**. This year, Rosh HaShanah is celebrated on Thurs., Sept. 21, 2017
and Friday, September 22, 2017.

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* IN LOVING MEMORY OF *
* Horav Schneur Zalman Halevi *
* ben Horav Yitzchok Elchonon Halevi *
* Shagalov *
* Passed away on 21 Tamuz, 5766 *
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* Reb Dovid Asniel ben Reb Eliyahu *
* Ekman *
* Passed away on 5 Sivan - Erev Shavuot, 5765 *
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* Mrs. Devora Rivka bas Reb Yosef Eliezer *
* Marenburg *
* Passed away on the second day *
* of Rosh Chodesh Adar, 5766 *
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* Reb Yitzchok Moshe (Ian) ben Reb Dovid Asniel *
* Ekman (Santiago, Chile) *
* Passed away on 24 Shevat, 5769 *
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* May Their Souls Merit Eternal Life *
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* AND IN HONOR OF *
* Mrs. Esther Shaindel bas Fraidel Chedva *
* Shagalov *
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* Dedicated by *
* Rabbi & Mrs. Yosef Yitzchok and Gittel Rochel *
* Shagalov *
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* CUSTOMS CORNER *
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Are there special blessings that we will recite when Moshiach
comes?

According to many opinions there are five blessings that will be
applicable when Moshiach comes. [*]

#1

BO-RUCH A-TOH ADO-NOI E-LO-HEI-NU ME-LECH HO-OLOM
GA'AL YISRAEL.

Translation:

Blessed are You, L-rd our G-d, King of the universe,
Who redeems Israel.

#2

BO-RUCH A-TOH ADO-NOI E-LO-HEI-NU ME-LECH HO-OLOM
SHE-HECHE-YO-NU VE-KI-YE-MO-NU VE-HIGI-O-NU
LIZ-MAN HA-ZEH.

Translation:

Blessed are you, L-rd our G-d, King of the universe,
Who has granted us life, sustained us and enabled us
to reach this occasion.

#3

BO-RUCH A-TOH ADO-NOI E-LO-HEI-NU ME-LECH HO-OLOM
SHE-CHA-LAK M'CHACH-MA-TO L'REI'AV.

Translation:

Blessed are you, L-rd our G-d, King of the universe,
Who has given wisdom to those who fear Him.

#4

BO-RUCH A-TOH ADO-NOI E-LO-HEI-NU ME-LECH HO-OLOM
SHE-CHA-LAK M'KI-VODO L'REI'AV.

Translation:

Blessed are you, L-rd our G-d, King of the universe,
Who has given honor to those who fear Him.

#5

BO-RUCH A-TOH ADO-NOI E-LO-HEI-NU ME-LECH HO-OLOM
CHA-CHAM HA-RA-ZIM.

Translation:

Blessed are you, L-rd our G-d, King of the universe,
the Wise One of secrets.

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*. Adapted from "L'Chaim weekly" publication, Issue #1003,
published by the Lubavitch Youth Organization, Brooklyn,
NY. "www.lchaimweekly.org".

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* THE WEEKLY TORAH PORTION *
* Adapted from the Works of the Rebbe *
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PARSHAT RE'EH

This week's Torah portion, Parshat Re'eh, speaks about a master's
obligation to bestow gifts upon his servant when the latter's years
of servitude are complete. "You shall furnish him liberally from
your flocks, and of your threshing-floor, and of your wine press,"
the Torah states. Maimonides classifies this obligation as falling
under the category of charity -- the gifts are in addition to the
regular wages the master is required to pay.

Every facet of the Torah contains stores of wisdom for us to
apply to our lives. The above verses are symbolic of the
relationship between any two parties not on equal footing: The one
on the higher level is always obligated to share his wealth and
blessings with those who are less fortunate.

The terms "master" and "servant" may also be applied, in the
spiritual sense, to the relationship between teacher and pupil. We
see that this is not merely symbolic, as a student is required to
serve his teacher in the same way a servant must attend his master.
And a teacher's task is to instruct the pupil until the student
grasps the concept on his own.

But what about concepts that are far beyond the ability of the
student to comprehend, wisdom beyond the pupil's understanding? The
commandment to bestow gifts above and beyond what is required
applies here as well. A good teacher must ensure that his student
acquires an appreciation of the deeper and more esoteric knowledge,
in addition to the basic requirements of the syllabus. The teacher
is obligated to share whatever knowledge he possesses with the
student, who possesses less.

This principle also applies to the relationship between Jews who
are more knowledgeable about Torah and mitzvot and those who are
just beginning to learn about their heritage. It is not sufficient
to impart only those Jewish concepts that are viewed as fundamental
-- the awesome depth and scope of Judaism must be shared as well.

A basic principle in Judaism is that G-d behaves towards man
according to man's actions, measure for measure. When we share our
wealth and bestow extra charity -- both physical and spiritual --
upon our fellow man, G-d responds in kind, granting us an abundance
of His blessings.

For we are all G-d's servants, and He is the ultimate Master.
The six thousand years of creation parallel the six years of
servitude a servant must work; the seventh year parallels the
freedom and redemption that follow -- the Messianic Era and the
Final Redemption. By increasing our love for our fellow Jew and
demonstrating that love with concrete actions, G-d will surely
bestow an even greater measure of His infinite goodness upon us
than ever before, with the coming of Moshiach, speedily in our
days.

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* IN LOVING MEMORY OF OUR DEAR FRIEND AND COPY EDITOR *
* Reb Mordechai ben Reb Shaul *
* Staiman *
* Passed away on 22 Tamuz, 5763 *
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* May His Soul Merit Eternal Life *
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* THE REBBE'S PROPHECY *
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The Rebbe, Rabbi Menachem M. Schneerson of Lubavitch, issued
a call that "THE TIME OF OUR REDEMPTION HAS ARRIVED!" and
"MOSHIACH IS ON HIS WAY!"

The Rebbe stressed that he is saying this AS A PROPHECY, and
asks us all to prepare ourselves for the Redemption, through
increasing acts of goodness and kindness.

LET US ALL HEED THE REBBE'S CALL.
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See "Living With Moshiach" Vol. 788-789:
http://www.torah4blind.org/lwm-5772/788-789.txt

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* IN LOVING MEMORY OF OUR DEAR GRANDPARENTS,*
* *
* Reb Shmuel Pesach Ben Reb Yaakov Dovid *
* Passed away on 3 Tishrei, 5755 *
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* Mrs. Fraidel Chedvah Bas Reb Zev Wolf *
* Passed away on 4 Adar II, 5755 *
* Pais *
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* May Their Souls Merit Eternal Life *
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* Dedicated by their grandchildren *
* Rabbi & Mrs. Yosef Y. and Gittel Rochel *
* Shagalov *
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* ELUL AND PARSHAT RE'EH *
* Adapted from the Works of the Rebbe *
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This Shabbat we bless the new Hebrew month of Elul, a
particularly auspicious month that possesses a unique dimension.
For during this month, G-d is especially close to us and we are
granted an extraordinary capacity for teshuva -- "return."

As every Torah portion has particular relevance for the time of
year in which it is read, let us examine the connection between the
month of Elul and the Torah portion, Re'eh, which we read this
Shabbat.

Our portion begins with the words, "See! This day I give to you
a blessing and a curse." Every word in this verse contains an
allusion to the special nature of the service of the month of Elul,
and the Divine assistance we are given to fulfill it.

"SEE!:" The first thing a Jew must do is to open his eyes. Our
sense of sight affords a much more definitive verification of facts
than does our sense of hearing; when a person sees something with
his own eyes he cannot be dissuaded. A Jew's G-dly service must be
performed with this same level of absolute confidence and
conviction.

But how are we, mere human beings living in a physical world,
supposed to attain this level? G-d provides the answer in the next
word of the verse:

"I" ("ANOCHI"): The word Anochi relates to the Essence of G-d,
an aspect of G-dliness that is higher than Names. The reason we are
able to achieve these lofty spiritual heights is because the power
to do so is derived from this highest of Sources. The Torah
continues:

"GIVE:" G-d gives us this Divine assistance according to the
principle of "He who gives, gives generously;" His gifts are
bestowed willingly and in great abundance.

"TO YOU" ("LIFNEICHEM"): This word is related to the Hebrew word
penimiyut, meaning "inside" and "within." The special boost we
receive from G-d during Elul is not superficial, but involves the
sum and substance of the Jew and enables him to connect with G-d on
the deepest level.

"THIS DAY:" Lest anyone think that this Divine assistance is
granted only once, the Torah tells us that G-d's help is ongoing,
enabling us to serve G-d with renewed strength every day of the
month.

And how are we to properly utilize this added dimension in our
service?

"A BLESSING AND A CURSE:" This refers to the observance of the
Torah's positive commandments and the avoidance of its
prohibitions.

Directing our added capacity for teshuva in these two directions
will result in a good and sweet new year and a favorable
inscription in the Book of Life.

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* THE HEBREW MONTH OF ELUL *
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This Shabbat we bless the new Hebrew month of Elul, and we
celebrate Rosh Chodesh Elul, on Tuesday, August 22, and Wednesday,
August 23.

In addition to being the name of a Jewish month, the word Elul
is an acronym for five verses from the Torah which are connected to
the five different types of service, each identified with our new
month.

The Rebbe enumerated these five verses:

PRAYER -- "I am my Beloved's and my Beloved is mine." For it
is through prayer, the "duty of the heart," that our relationship
with G-d is enhanced and intensified.

TORAH STUDY -- "It chanced to happen and I set aside for you a
place." This verse describes the Cities of Refuge to which a person
who killed unintentionally can flee. But it also refers to Torah
study for "the words of Torah provide refuge."

DEEDS OF KINDNESS -- "A person [gives presents] to his friends
and gifts to the poor." In this verse the concept of deeds of
kindness is clearly expressed.

TESHUVA -- "And G-d your L-rd will circumcise your heart and the
hearts of your descendants." For the service of teshuva --
returning to G-d wholeheartedly, is primarily the service of
changing one's inner self, the feelings of one's heart.

REDEMPTION -- "And they said, 'We will sing to G-d'" This phrase
is taken from the Song of Redemption sung at the Red Sea.

The first three services are identified with the three pillars
of man's service. These services must be permeated by the service
of teshuva and by the service of redemption and thus, they will be
endowed with a boundless quality that surpasses the limits of a
person and the world at large.

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* WHAT IS ELUL? *
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A Month of Mercy

In the generation of the Exodus from Egypt, Moses ascended Mount
Sinai three times.

The first was to receive the Torah.

The second was to plead with G-d for His forgiveness, after the
Jewish people sinned in worshipping the golden calf.

Then, on the first day of Elul -- the month immediately
preceding Tishrei -- Moses ascended the mountain a third time, to
invoke G-d's abundant mercy for our complete atonement.

He remained there for forty days, until Yom Kippur, when G-d
cleansed us completely, as though we had never sinned.

Since then, these days are marked as a special period of Divine
grace, during which our sincere prayers are sure to find favor in
the eyes of G-d.

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* SOME LAWS OF ELUL *
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* The Shofar [1] is sounded every weekday morning, except on
Shabbat, and the last day of Elul, Erev Rosh HaShanah [2]
(Wednesday, September 20).

* Psalm 27 is added to the daily morning and afternoon prayers.

* It is customary to give additional charity each weekday.

* During the entire month of Elul we greet friends with the
traditional blessings of, "May you be inscribed and sealed for a
good and sweet year." It is customary to send friends and relatives
New Year's greetings with blessings for the coming year.

* It is customary to have our mezuzot and tefillin checked to
make sure they are still fit.

* To be more careful about keeping kosher.

* Beginning Saturday night, September 16, and on the following
weekday mornings until the eve of Rosh HaShanah, Selichot [3]
(special penitential prayers) are recited.

* Elul is an appropriate time to reflect on our actions and
attitudes of the previous year, and resolve to correct our
shortcomings. We increase our good deeds and try to be more
meticulous in our observance of those mitzvot that we already
perform.

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Why do we do all of this in the month of Elul? Can't it wait
until we're closer to Rosh HaShanah and Yom Kippur -- most of us
"work" better under pressure anyway!

These questions can be explained by a beautiful parable given by
Rabbi Shneur Zalman of Liadi, the first Rebbe of Chabad-Lubavitch:

Once each year, a very mighty king leaves his palace, his
guards, his finery, and goes out into the field to meet with his
subjects. At that time, they can ask of him anything they wish.
They do not need to wait in long lines, go through security checks,
be announced ceremoniously. They can speak with him without
hesitation. When the king returns to his palace, his subjects will
once again have to go through all kinds of protocol to meet with
him. So, of course, his subjects make the most of the opportunity.

During the month of Elul, G-d is "in the field." We don't need
to go through all kinds of red tape to reach Him. We need only to
come out to meet Him, as it were, with a humble heart, and He will
listen to us. He will accept our repentance and consider our
requests most carefully.

The King will soon be in the field. Make sure not to miss this
opportunity.
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1. Maimonides explains that the shofar is blown as the means of
stirring the Jew to repentance. He says the call of the
shofar is: "Awaken, you sleepers, from sleep, you slumberers
from slumber; search your actions and return in penitence."

2. To differentiate between the shofar sounding of Elul, which
is custom and that of Rosh HaShanah, which is prescribed by
the Torah.

3. The Sephardic custom is to recite them during the entire
month of Elul. According to the Ashkenazic custom, they are
recited beginning on the Saturday preceding Rosh HaShanah
after midnight and thereafter each morning until Rosh
HaShanah.

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* MOSHIACH MATTERS *
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A Chasid once asked Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson, the third
Rebbe of Chabad-Lubavitch, known as the Tzemach Tzedek, whether he
should settle in the land of Israel. There he would devote his life
to Torah study and mitzvah observance.

The Tzemach Tzedek replied, "Make the place where you are into
the Holy Land."

What does that response mean?

To answer, we must first understand what is Eretz Yisrael, the
Holy Land. The Holy Land is a place where G-dliness, holiness and
Judaism are openly revealed. In an ultimate sense, this will be
realized in the Messianic era when the third Holy Temple will be
rebuilt and the observance of all the commandments associated with
holiness of the land will be restored.

This is the essence of the Messianic Era. The relationship
between man and G-d will no longer be based on faith alone, but
will also be nourished by a first-hand awareness of G-d's Presence
here on earth. The physical setting of the world will not change in
the era of Redemption. What will be different is our knowledge and
awareness of G-d.

The directive "Make this place the Holy Land" means that every
individual should and can draw G-dliness into his life and into his
environment.

Each of us should know that one's "place," that is, each
dimension of our environment and each moment of time we experience
can be transformed into the Holy Land, into a place where G-dliness
is openly revealed.

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* IT HAPPENED ONCE *
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"The Holy Temple will be destroyed, and the Jews will be exiled
from their land!" a Heavenly voice decreed. "But the Western Wall
of the Holy Temple will not be destroyed," said G-d, "so that there
should always be a reminder that G-d's Glory resides there!"

The Jews would not forget the Holy Temple. Every year on the
ninth day of the Hebrew month of Menachem-Av, the day on which the
first and second Holy Temples in Jerusalem were destroyed, the Jews
assembled at the Western Wall. There, standing next to the only
visible remains of the Temple, they poured out their hearts over
the destruction and beseeched G-d to rebuild the Holy Temple.

The Romans, the destroyers of the second Temple, could not bear
to see how resolutely the Jews kept to their religion, and how holy
they regarded the Western Wall. The Romans hit upon a plan of how
to remedy the situation; they issued an order that all gentiles who
lived in Jerusalem must dump their garbage daily near the Wall.

Day in, day out, the heap of garbage grew. Bit by bit the entire
Wall was buried under a massive grave of garbage. The Jews mourned
anew.

Many years went by. A very righteous Jew from outside of Israel
came to Jerusalem to pour out his heart to G-d over the
destruction. He walked through the streets of Jerusalem, seeking
the Wall, but he could not find it. Everyone he asked shrugged
their shoulders; they had never in their lives seen the Wall.

The Jew, however, did not give up hope. Day and night he looked
for the Wall. Once, he came upon a huge hill of rubbish and
wondered how so much garbage came to be accumulated at this place.
He noticed a very old woman carrying a heavy sack on her back.

"Old woman, what are you carrying?" the Jew asked her.

"I am carrying a sack of garbage to throw on the hill."

The Jew inquired, "Do you have no place closer to home for
garbage, that you are forced to bring it here?"

"It is an ancient custom for us to bring the garbage here. Once,
in this place, there stood a huge, magnificent stone wall. The Jews
regarded the wall as holy. Their conquerers, the Romans, ordered
all of the city's non-Jewish inhabitants to dump their garbage. So
generations ago, we were ordered to cover the wall." She emptied
her bundle and returned home.

The Jew wept and pledged to himself: "I will not move from here
until I figure out how to remove the garbage and reveal the Western
Wall."

Suddenly an idea came to him. He began walking in the streets of
Jerusalem and whispered to everyone he met, "They say that a
treasure lies buried beneath the hill of garbage over there."

The man himself took a shovel and began digging in the dirt. A
short while later people began arriving. The whole city of
Jerusalem was abuzz with the announcement of a treasure lying
beneath the hill of garbage. People streamed to the hill with
shovels and buckets. They dug for a whole day until the upper
stones of the Wall came into view. The sun set and people left,
eagerly anticipating the dawning of a new day. The Jew then took
some gold coins from his pocket, covered them with dirt and left.

Early the next morning, soon after dawn, there was an uproar at
the hill. Someone had found a gold coin. A second person found a
golden coin and then a third.

The people started to dig with even more enthusiasm. Every day
they dug deeper and deeper. Every day a few golden coins were
found. But, they were certain the real treasure lay at the bottom.
The Jew spent his entire fortune on his mission to uncover the
Western Wall.

For forty days the people dug near the Wall, seeking to unearth
the buried treasure. Finally the entire Wall was cleared of
garbage. They did not find the treasure, but in front of their eyes
a big stone wall loomed.

Suddenly a great storm broke out and a torrent of rain came
down. It rained for three days, washing the Wall clean of any
traces of dirt. When the people came out to see what they had
unearthed, they saw a handsome wall with huge stones, some as tall
as ten feet high.

On the spot where the earth from which Adam was formed was
gathered by G-d's "hand," where Abraham brought Isaac to be
sacrificed, where the first Holy Temple built by King Solomon
stood, and the second Holy Temple built by Ezra and Nechemiah stood
-- on this very spot the third and final Temple will be built, when
Moshiach comes.

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* TIME FOR UNITY; TIME FOR STRENGTH! *
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The most important principle in the Torah is the protection of
Jewish life.

It's more important than Shabbat, more important than holidays,
even fasting on Yom Kippur.

Right now, in Israel, and everywhere, Jews must stand together
in unity and do whatever possible to protect Jewish life.

The Rebbe teaches that there are TEN important MITZVOT we can do
to protect life. See what you can do:

1) AHAVAT YISROEL: Behave with love towards another Jew.

2) LEARN TORAH: Join a Torah class.

3) Make sure that Jewish children get a TORAH TRUE EDUCATION.

4) Affix kosher MEZUZOT on all doorways of the house.

5) For men and boys over 13: Put on TEFILLIN every weekday.

6) Give CHARITY.

7) Buy JEWISH HOLY BOOKS and learn them.

8) LIGHT SHABBAT & YOM TOV candles. A Mitzvah for women and
girls.

9) Eat and drink only KOSHER FOOD.

10) Observe the laws of JEWISH FAMILY PURITY.

In addition the Rebbe urges that:

Every Jewish man, woman and child should have a letter written
for them in a SEFER TORAH.*

Every person should study either the Rambam's Yad Hachazakah --
Code of Jewish Law -- or the Sefer HaMitzvos.

Concerning Moshiach, the Rebbe stated, "The time for our
redemption has arrived!" Everyone should prepare themselves for
Moshiach's coming by doing random acts of goodness and kindness,
and by studying about what the future redemption will be like. May
we merit to see the fulfillment of the Rebbe's prophecy now!
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*. There are several Torah scrolls being written to unite Jewish
people and protect Jewish life.

Letters for children can be purchased for only $1. Send your
Hebrew name and your mother's Hebrew name plus $1 to:
"Children's Sefer Torah," P.O. Box 8, Kfar Chabad, 72915, Israel
or via the Internet, at: http://www.kidstorah.org

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* A CALL TO ACTION *
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The Rebbe's slogan is: "The main thing is the deed." We
therefore present from the Rebbe's talks, suggestions of what we
can do to complete his work of bringing the Redemption.

FACILITATE AN INCREASE IN JEWISH EDUCATION FOR CHILDREN

A few years ago, near the end of the month of Menachem-Av, the
Rebbe explained:

"We are nearing the close of the month of Menachem-Av, a month
associated with the destruction of the Holy Temple. Removing the
cause of the Holy Temple's destruction -- 'Jerusalem was destroyed
solely because the Torah study of the children was nullified' --
will cause the effect, the destruction and the exile, also to
cease, and bring about the revelation of the Third Holy Temple. One
should assure an increase in the area of the education of Jewish
children."

You can start by enrolling your child in a Jewish day school or
afternoon school program or giving a donation to an institution
dedicated to Jewish education.

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* In loving memory of *
* HORAV CHAIM YEHUDA KALMAN *
* Ben Horav Avrohom Yehoshua *
* Marlow *
* head of the Bet-Din (Rabbinical *
* Court) of Crown Heights, *
* Passed away, on Friday Morning, *
* 20 Sivan, 5760 (June 23, 2000) *
* *
* May His Soul Merit Eternal Life *
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* THE WEEKLY SHABBAT CALENDAR *
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** JEWISH WOMEN AND GIRLS LIGHT SHABBAT CANDLES **

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* FOR LOCAL CANDLE LIGHTING TIMES: *
* consult your local Rabbi, Chabad-Lubavitch Center. *
* or: *
* http://www.candlelightingtimes.org/shabbos *
* *
* FOR A FREE CANDLE LIGHTING KIT: *
* contact your local Chabad-Lubavitch Center. *
* *
* FOR A LISTING OF THE CENTERS IN YOUR AREA: *
* http://www.chabadworld.net *
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>>>> Times Shown Are for Metro NY - NJ <<<<

FRIDAY, AUGUST 18, EREV SHABBAT PARSHAT RE'EH:
* Light Shabbat Candles, [4] by 7:31 p.m.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 19, SHABBAT PARSHAT RE'EH:
* On Shabbat following the afternoon prayer, we read
Chapter 6 of Pirkei Avot -- Ethics of the Fathers.
* Shabbat ends at NIGHTFALL, at 8:31 p.m.
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4. The Shabbat candles must be lit 18 minutes *BEFORE* sunset.
IT IS PROHIBITED AND IS A DESECRATION OF THE SHABBAT TO
LIGHT THE CANDLES *AFTER* SUNSET.

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* May the Shabbat candles, of the millions *
* of Jewish women and girls around the *
* world, illuminate our way, until we very *
* soon see the fulfillment of G-d's promise *
* (as it is written in the Midrash *
* (Yalkut Shimoni, Beha'alotecha)): *
* "If you will observe the kindling of the *
* Shabbat lights, you will merit to see *
* the lights of the redemption of the *
* Jewish people," speedily in our days, *
* NOW! *
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* "LET THERE BE LIGHT" *
* - The Jewish Women's Guide *
* to Lighting Shabbat Candles *
* http://www.torah4blind.org/ltbl.htm *
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* LAWS OF SHABBAT CANDLE LIGHTING *
* FOR THE BLIND *
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Edited by Rabbi Y. K. Marlow O.B.M.*

* A blind woman who lives alone should light her Shabbat
candle(s) with a blessing.

* If she is married to a non-visually impaired person, HER
HUSBAND SHOULD LIGHT THE SHABBAT CANDLES WITH THE BLESSING.

* If she is eating and lighting in the company of others who
are non-visually impaired, and they lit the Shabbat candles,
she should light her own Shabbat candle(s), BUT WITHOUT SAYING THE
BLESSING.

* (If at all possible, she should not be the last one to light
the Shabbat candle(s), so that she can be absolved by the latter's
blessing.)
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*. Head of Bet-Din (Rabbinical Court) of Crown Heights.

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* SHABBAT CANDLE LIGHTING BLESSING *
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* First light the candles. Then spread your hands out around the
candles, drawing your hands inward in a circular motion three times
to indicate the acceptance of the sanctity of Shabbat. You then
cover your eyes and recite the following blessing:

BO-RUCH A-TOH ADO-NOI E-LO-HEI-NU ME-LECH HO-OLOM
A-SHER KI-DE-SHO-NU BE-MITZ-VO-SOV VE-TZI-VO-NU
LE-HAD-LIK NER SHEL SHA-BOS KO-DESH.

Translation:

Blessed are You, L-rd our G-d, King of the universe,
who has sanctified us with His commandments, and
commanded us to kindle the light of the holy Shabbat.

* Uncover your eyes and behold the Shabbat lights.

* The time of lighting is considered especially propitious for
praying to G-d for health and happiness. The prayer is readily
acceptable because it is offered during the performance of this
great mitzvah of lighting Shabbat candles.

CAUTION:
The candles must be lit 18 minutes *BEFORE* sunset. IT IS
PROHIBITED AND IS A DESECRATION OF THE SHABBAT TO LIGHT THE
CANDLES *AFTER* SUNSET.

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