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View in browser Yehuda Lave is an author, journalist, psychologist, rabbi, spiritual teacher, and coach, with degrees in business, psychology and Jewish Law. He works with people from all walks of life and helps them in their search for greater happiness, meaning, business advice on saving money, and spiritual engagement. Love Yehuda Lave Join my blog by sending me an email to YehudaLave@gmail.com STEPHEN M. FLATOW The US does nothing about another American murdered by Palestinians 147 Americans have been killed by Palestinian terrorists since 1968, but not one of the killers has stood before a U.S. court. The US does nothing about another American murdered by Palestinians - JNS.org Bereaved mother slams fundraising campaign for Arab village where terrorists murdered her sons https://worldisraelnews.com/be... The Three Musketeers at the Kotel The Three are Rabbi Yehuda Glick, famous temple mount activist, and former Israel Mk, and then Robert Weinger, the world's greatest shofar blower and seller of Shofars, and myself after we had gone to the 12 gates of the Temple Mount in 2020 to blow the shofar to ask G-d to heal the world from the Pandemic. It was a highlight to my experience in living in Israel and I put it on my blog each day to remember. The articles that I include each day are those that I find interesting, so I feel you will find them interesting as well. I don't always agree with all the points of each article but found them interesting or important to share with you, my readers, and friends. It is cathartic for me to share my thoughts and frustrations with you about life in general and in Israel. As a Rabbi, I try to teach and share the Torah of the G-d of Israel as a modern Orthodox Rabbi. I never intend to offend anyone but sometimes people are offended and I apologize in advance for any mistakes. The most important psychological principle I have learned is that once someone's mind is made up, they don't want to be bothered with the facts, so, like Rabbi Akiva, I drip water (Torah is compared to water) on their made-up minds and hope that some of what I have share sinks in. Love Rabbi Yehuda Lave. A Temple in Flames The Final Battle for Jerusalem and the Destruction of the Second Temple https://www.thearchaeologist.o... Fast of Esther – March 6, 2023 The Fast of Esther is observed on the preceding day of the festival of Purim, and it will be observed on March 6 this year. We are here to tell you how you can recognize the day in the best possible way. Do you know that it has been more than 2000 years since "The Book of Esther" was written? The fast is observed to commemorate the events in "The Book of Esther." The Fast of Esther is a minor fast day, and it begins at the break of dawn and ends by sunset. Food and water are forbidden during these hours, but no other physical conveniences. HISTORY OF FAST OF ESTHER The Fast of Esther is observed to memorialize the events in "The Book of Esther." Some say that a fast is observed on this day as it was on this day that Esther fasted for three days and three nights. It is believed that Mordecai proclaimed a three-day fast when he informed Esther about Haman's plans, and Esther suggested that she and the Jewish community of Shushan fasted for three days. The story goes that Haman, the son of Hammedatha the Agagite, was displeased upon hearing that Mordechai would not bow down to him. When he found out that Mordechai was a Jew, he convinced Ahasuerus to allow him to kill all the members of the Jew community. Esther stepped in and decided to foil Haman's plan. She invited Haman to a banquet. Haman honored the invite and fell on Esther's couch, pleading for mercy. But Queen Esther had informed the King that Haman had come to kill her. Enraged, the king entered the banquet, and when he saw Haman on the couch, he interpreted it as sexual advancement and was further infuriated. Haman was hanged. Some scholars believe that the fast is observed as the Jews who went to battle with the enemies had fasted to get divine favor. King Ahasuerus had initially given orders to kill the Jews, orders he couldn't annul. Ahasuerus then asked the Jews to fight back and kill anyone who sought to kill them. The Jews are said to have fasted before going into battle and slaying over 75,000 men. The Fast of Esther has been observed by Jews for centuries on the day preceding the festival of Purim. Some also believe that the fast is observed to nullify the feasting and merrymaking during Purim. FAST OF ESTHER TIMELINE 483 B.C.Esther is Born Esther is born in the Persian Empire. 458 B.C.Esther Becomes Queen King Ahasuerus makes Esther his new queen. 359 B.C." The Book of Esther" "The Book of Esther" is written during the reign of Artaxerxes III. 300 B.C.Fast of Esther The Jews, especially the Rabbi religious leaders, observe a minor fast to commemorate the events mentioned in "The Book of Esther." What is the proper way to wish on Purim? You can wish "Happy Purim," or, if you want it to be more authentic, you can wish people in Hebrew "Chag Purim Sameach." The phrase, "Chag Sameach" can be used for any Jewish holiday. What should I bring to a Purim party? Giving food gifts for Purim is a common tradition. People mostly bring baskets of cookies, candies, wine, snacks, and fruits, but a packaged gift bag is also acceptable. HOW TO OBSERVE THE FAST OF ESTHER Prepare yourself mentally Fasting is not for everyone. Abstaining from food and water requires more mental strength than you think. If you want to carry out the fast successfully, you should prepare in advance. On the previous night, eat whole foods such as rice, lentils, dairy, and vegetables. You also have to prepare mentally for the fast. Recite your prayers In the morning, recite 'selichot,' which is present at the back of the prayer book. In the afternoon, during the Minchah — an afternoon prayer service, recite the Amidah prayer. Some people who take up fasting also include the paragraph Aneinu in the Shema Koleinu blessing during the Minchah. Give to charity It is said that the Jews contributed half-shekels to the Holy Temple to counter the 10,000 silver talents given to King Ahasuerus by Haman to annihilate the Jew community. It is customary to give three coins in half denominations to charity during the fast of Esther. 5 FACTS ABOUT THE BOOK OF ESTHER THAT WILL BLOW YOUR MIND One of the two books on women "The Book of Esther" is one of the two books named after a woman, the other one is "The Book of Ruth." It was written by Mordecai It is believed that the author of "The Book of Esther" is either her cousin Mordecai or Ezra. It takes place in Susa The events mentioned in "The Book of Esther" are said to have occurred in Susa, modern-day Sush in Iran. Only Adar is mentioned Adar is the only month in the biblical calendar that has been mentioned in "The Book of Esther." God is not mentioned It is the only book in the Hebrew Bible that does not mention God. WHY THE FAST OF ESTHER IS IMPORTANT It teaches us about sacrifice and strengthens willpower Fasting makes us appreciate the richness of life. It makes us realize the importance of the food that we eat and the comfort we have in our lives. It teaches us a lesson on sacrifice, devotion, and gratitude. It also strengthens the mind. It invokes devotion in us This day gives us a chance to bring out our religious and spiritual side. While observing the Fast of Esther, one can set aside his stress, worry, and the complexities of life and meditate. It gives us the time to introspect, pray, and be one with God. Fasting has health benefits Decreased resting heart rate, decreased blood pressure, lower levels of bad cholesterol, reduced level of insulin are some of the benefits of fasting. It also promotes the expulsion of damaged cells and the creation of new healthy cells. Rabbi Eleazar and the Prostitute BY JEWNIVERSE In Judaism, no matter how badly we behave, we can always get a second (or third, or fourth) chance. For example, one Talmudic legend describes a man named Eleazar ben Durdia, who decided to visit every prostitute in the world. One time, he crossed seven rivers to hire a prostitute with a sterling reputation. During their proceedings, she passed gas, and then remarked how far her client had strayed from his religion. "Just like this gas will never return to its place," she said, "so too Eleazar ben Durdia will never be able to return to God." The prostitute's words struck a chord with Eleazar, who fled. He sat between two mountains, and begged them to ask for God's mercy on his behalf. But the mountains refused. He made the same request of the heavens and earth, and they also refused. So did the sun, moon, stars, and constellations. So Eleazar realized he was the only one who could help himself. He put his head between his knees and cried until he died. But his intense prayer must have resonated above, for the Talmud says that a voice came from Heaven and declared: "Rabbi Eleazar ben Durdia is ready for the World to Come." RABBI SCHWARTZ'S TERRIBLE JEWISH MATH JOKES OF THE WEEK Little Berel tells his teacher he is fast at math. So his teacher asks him "Ok. Then what is 2132 * 326?" Berel quickly said "371" The teacher looked at him and said "That's not even close" Berel responded "Yes, but it was fast" New York (CNN). At John F. Kennedy International Airport today, a Caucasian male (later discovered to be a high school mathematics teacher) was arrested trying to board a flight while in possession of a compass, a protractor and a graphical calculator. According to law enforcement officials, he is believed to have ties to the Al-Gebra network. He will be charged with carrying weapons of math instruction. Ever since I retired from being a math teacher, my whole life has been… dealing with the aftermath. What did the triangle say to the circle? "You're pointless." What's a math teacher's favorite kind of tree? Geometry. Parallel lines have so much in common … It's a shame they'll never meet. What do you call more than one L? A parallel! Why wasn't the geometry teacher at school? Because she sprained her angle. I had an argument with a 90° angle. It turns out it was right. Did you hear about the over-educated circle? It has 360°! What shape is usually waiting for you inside a Starbucks? A line. Why did the mathematician spill all of his food in the oven? The directions said, "Put it in the oven at 180°". Why was math class so long? The teacher kept going off on a tangent. Why did the student do multiplication problems on the floor? The teacher told him not to use the tables. Did you hear about the mathematician who's afraid of negative numbers? He'll stop at nothing to avoid them. What tool is best suited for math? Multi-pliers. Why did the girl wear glasses during math class? It improved di-vision. What's a swimmer's favorite kind of math? Dive-ision! Do you know what seems odd to me? Numbers that aren't divisible by two. Why was six afraid of seven? Because seven, eight, nine! A talking sheepdog rounds up all the sheep into the pen for his farmer. He comes back and says, "Okay, Chief — all 40 sheep accounted for". The farmer says, "But I've counted them and I've only got 36!" The sheepdog replies, "I know, but I rounded them up." I hired an odd man to do eight jobs for me. When I got back, he'd only done jobs one, three, five, and seven. There are three kinds of people in this world. Those who can count and those who can't. Why didn't the quarter roll down the hill with the nickel? Because it had more cents! Why did the two fours skip lunch? They already eight! How do you make seven an even number? Remove the S. There's a fine line between a numerator and a denominator… But only a fraction would understand. What's a math teacher's favorite season? SUMmer! Why is math considered to be codependent? It relies on others to solve its problems. What math problem do German students have trouble answering? Do you know what the square root of 81 is? 9! A research says that 75% of the people are good at Math. I am probably the remaining 35% Scientists Create Semi-Living 'Cyborg' Cells That Could Transform Medicine Health31 January 2023By David Nield https://www.sciencealert.com/s... 10 healthy habits of people who almost never get sick https://www.jpost.com/health-a... See you tomorrow which is the fast of Esther as explained above Tuesday is Regular Purim and Wednesday is Shushan Purim We need Mashiach now! Love Yehuda Lave Yehuda Lave, Spirtual Advisor and Counselor Jerusalem, Jerusalem  Israel 972-585043210 YehudaLave@gmail.com You received this email because you signed up on our website or made a purchase from us. Unsubscribe