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A Shiur on Yichud
by Dayan Levi Yitzchok Raskin, of London, England Yud Shvat 5772

An enlightening discourse on a most complicated yet relevant Halacha, with practical advice and suggestions you can use every day.

The shiur will answer many of your questions, including:

Is there a problem with Yichud in an elevator?
Can there be Yichud in a car?
Can I do plumbing, electric or other work when a woman is home alone?
What is considered "coming and going?"
How do I avoid Yichud at work?
And much more

The class will review the reasoning behind Yichud and clarify some common and some advanced cases, as well as ways to avoid Yichud.

8:30 PM, Tuesday, 5th of Adar (February 28th)

Men and Women are welcome.

*Free of charge
*Registration required
*Registrants will receive information pertaining to the shiur's venue

To register, please send your name and contact information via one of methods below.

For more information, please contact Yagdil Torah.

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347.223.5943

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The PisgamForgoing Things that are of a Lesser Value Chof Gimmel Shvat, 5772

Efforts must be made to see to it that the husband's involvement in earning a livelihood should be such that it leaves sufficient time for Torah learning-"sufficient" in the sense that it satisfies the Torah's expectations of him-even if it means working a little bit less for a living. Indeed, whoever is machmir in this regard is praiseworthy.

Since the husband is less involved than the wife in running the household, there is the possibility that he may err and consider certain expenses necessary-thinking that they are indispensable and that they are matters that the members of his household won't forgo. Therefore, the wife, who is more involved in the actual running of the home, should explain to the husband that these matters are non-essential. She should appeal to him very strongly not to forgo matters connected with Torah and Mitzvos for the sake of trivialities.

Purim 5717-Likuttei Sichos, vol. 4, p. 1279

Cook or Consumer? Chof Gimmel Shvat 5772

There is a principle concerning the laws of berachos that when two foods are combined, one recites the beracha only on the primary food (ikar), thereby exempting the secondary food (tafel). If the food combination contains grain, the grain is always considered the ikar even if it would have otherwise been considered the tafel. In this instance only the beracha of mezonos is recited.

The above only applies if the grain was added to the food combination in order to enhance the taste of the dish or render it fit for consumption (lehatimo u'lehachshiro). However, if the grain is only present in order to add color, to serve as a binding agent, or to thicken the food, then the grain product is considered tafel and the beracha is recited over the other ingredient, which is considered the ikar (Seder Birchas Hanehenin 3:2-4).

The following, however, requires clarification: If the cook added the grain ingredient only for its color, for example, but the one eating the food desires the taste of the grain as well, which beracha is recited, mezonos or the beracha over the other ingredient? In other words, whose intention is deemed to be primary and most crucial, that of the one who creates the dish or that of the one who consumes the dish?

Need an Extra Income? Chof Gimmel Shvat 5772

Several people have obtained extra income by calling Yagdil Torah and inquiring about the available smaller- job opportunities we offer, or by visiting yagdiltorah.org/jobs. One of the available jobs requires someone who is familiar with Access and VBA programming. If you think this job may be for you, contact Yagdil Torah for more information.

Division of Shas, 5772 Chof Hei Kislev 5772

Advertise in the Calendar Yud Shvat 5772

Yagdil Torah is presenting you with an incredible oppurtunity to increase your revenue while making real difference to the community.

Yagdil Torah's innovative calendar is seen by thousands of Crown Heights residents each year. Hurry to reserve your ad spot, and make sure your bussiness gets the exposure it deserves while supporting Mivtzah Torah at the same time!

To advertise, please contact Yagdil Torah.

For the Advanced Learner Chof Gimmel Shvat, 5772

Exciting new English shiurim in practical Halachaby Rabbi Sholom Ber Levin

Topic: Hilchos Birchas Hanehenin
Takes place on three consecutive Tuesday's at 8:00 PM
Contact Yagdil Torah to register and for more information.

Note: This is a different series than the one taking place in Yiddish and Hebrew.

The Devoted Partner Chof Gimmel, 5772

Like many Crown Heights residents, Reb Dovid can be found learning every day before and after his 9-5 day job. The thing about Dovid is he is rarely alone. He is often seen with a Chavrusa, loudly and animatedly discussing the open seforim before them.

Dovid says he makes sure to learn with a Chavrusa for many reasons. Firstly, he tries to involve others who might otherwise not make the time to learn. Moreover, knowing there is another person who relies on him, someone who is waiting for him, ensures he will take the repsonsibilty seriously, and not be late or miss the time altogether.

"Most of all," says Dovid, "I love learning with a Chavrusa. It's simply more geshmak. I wouldn't want it any other way."

Kovetz Limmud Chof Beis Shvat Chof Gimmel Shvat 5772

On Chof Beis Shvat we mark the Yom Hillulah of Rebbetzin Chaya Mushka. The Rebbe encouraged us to learn from her ways for she was a true paradigm of an "Eizer K'negdo." In accordance with the minhag of learning Mishnayos on the day of the yahrtzeit (Mishnah having the same Hebrew letters as neshamah) for the benefit of the niftar's soul, Yagdil Torah has included chapters of Mishnayos that begins with the letters of the Rebbetzin's name.

The publication will be available in local shuls, at the Heichal Halimmud, and at our office.

It is also available for download.

All Headlines

The 770 Raffle Yud Shvat 5772

A Shiur on Yichudby Dayan Levi Yitzchok Raskin, of London, England Yud Shvat 5772

The PisgamForgoing Things that are of a Lesser Value Chof Gimmel Shvat, 5772

Cook or Consumer? Chof Gimmel Shvat 5772

Need an Extra Income? Chof Gimmel Shvat 5772

Division of Shas, 5772 Chof Hei Kislev 5772

Advertise in the Calendar Yud Shvat 5772

For the Advanced Learner Chof Gimmel Shvat, 5772

The Devoted Partner Chof Gimmel, 5772

Kovetz Limmud Chof Beis Shvat Chof Gimmel Shvat 5772

A Shiur on Yichud
by Dayan Levi Yitzchok Raskin, of London, England Yud Shvat 5772