Vol. 23     Issue 30   
   Parshas Behar-Bechukosai
 
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This Week's Dvar Torah: 
"Paying It Forward" 
   Lending with interest is something that (for Jews) is taboo. Hashem demands a certain kinship between brothers and sisters that prevents them from profiting from those who - through their misfortune - need loans. Thus the Torah commands us this week: "If your brother becomes impoverished and his means falter in your proximity, you shall strengthen him - proselyte or resident - so that he can live with you. Do not take from him interest and increase; and you shall fear your G-d - and let your brother live with you. Do not give him your money for interest, and do not give your food for increase." (Leviticus 25:35-37).
   The Torah then juxtaposes what seems to be a veiled admonition by reasserting Hashem's omnipotent authority in the context of the prohibition of taking interest: "I am Hashem, your G-d, Who took you out of the land of Egypt, to give you the land of Canaan, to be G-d unto you" (ibid v. 38). What connection could exist between the prohibition against taking interest from Jews and the exodus from Egypt?
Find out here.    
AMUD Insights 
Brachos 8a     "Virtual Israel"    Rabbi Yaakov Berkowitz
The gemara in this week's Amud relates that Rebbi Yochanan was told there are a number of very elderly (see Ben Yehyada ) people found in Bavel (Babylonia). Rebbi Yochanan was quite surprised by this information and asked, "Doesn't it say in the Torah, '[do the commandments of the Torah and follow in its ways] in order to prolong your days...upon the land  [that Hashem has sworn to your ancestors]'? This would imply that the blessing to merit extremely lengthy days is exclusive to those living on the land, Eretz Yisrael , and not outside of it."
THIS WEEKS'S HALACHA: Cleaning Garments On Shabbos
Is one allowed to remove dust from their garment on Shabbos?

St. Louis/Bigdei Yisrael
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Thought-Provoking Questions For Our Time
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Men and Women...Join us every week as together we explore the pressing (and sometimes not so pressing) issues of the day. Banter around some real life questions and then hear what Judaism has to say. Bring your thinking caps, be ready to debate and join in the fun. Before going home, Rabbi Nitsun will leave you with an inspiring and insightful thought to take you through the week. For more information,
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