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The End of Fair Play and Good Sportsmanship?

A trend has been occurring over the last few years which should concern all parents, indeed all citizens. The changing trend affects Jews and all others concerned with the teaching of moral and ethical values to our children.

Dr. Robert Rome

When Everything Works Out "Religious people are hypocritical," she explained.

"Judaism is primitive," she insisted.

The Orthodox are absolutely ruining Israel," she stated, pounding her fist on the desk.

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Rising Waters of Mentchlichkeit Eliezer watched Rivka begin to draw water, as she lowered her bucket, the waters in the well rose to greet her.

Therefore Eliezer ran to greet this maiden, as this was a spiritual individual who must truly be Yitzchak’s bashert Yet, if such a miraculous event occurred, why did Eliezer continue with his pre-planned act?

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The End of Fair Play and Good Sportsmanship?

By Robert J. Rome, Ph.D.

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trend has been occurring over the last few years which should concern all parents, indeed all citizens. The changing trend affects Jews and all others concerned with the teaching of moral and ethical values to our children.

Emblematic of this trend was a football game this past month between USC and the University of Washington. USC entered the game among the top five teams in the nation, with only one loss and a string of victories against some very strong college football teams. Washington, unlike in previous years, came to the game as the cellar-dweller in the conference with a losing record.

USC played a very strong first half, leading at half time by a score of 42-0. After the intermission, Coach Pete Carroll decided to “lay off ” and not pile on points, refusing to embarrass the Washington players. With only 14 points scored in the second half, USC won by a score of 56 to 0.

You would think that a score of 56-0 would certainly have been good enough for USC to remain the fifth best team in the country, maybe even to help USC move up in the standings. But the computer which analyzes the result of the college games and ranks the teams evidently “felt” that USC should have scored even more against such a poor team. Without a score of 100-0, the computer concluded that USC just was not good enough to remain in the top five teams. USC was in effect punished by showing fair play and good sportsmanship as they dropped in the standings. I happened to watch ESPN Sports News the night of the game. The commentators saw USC as seeming to lose their chance at playing in the January 2009 National Championship game between the two highest rated teams because they had won by only 56-0.

Some may question why should a game of college football, a game played on the Shabbat, matter to Jews.

Why should Jews concern themselves with playing games and the consequences? For hundreds of years now, Rabbis have often used games as a metaphor for life, an opportunity for learning. I am reminded about a Hasidic story involving a game of checkers included in Buber’s Tales of the Hasidim. During the winter holiday season when Jews in Europe feared attack from their non-Jewish neighbors, it was apparently the custom for Yeshiva students to play games rather than engage in open study of Torah. The students in the Yeshiva were playing checkers when the Rebbe came in. They stopped their play and stood. The Rebbe told them that it was okay for them to play checkers, but that they should know the rules of checkers. The Rebbe pointed out that the basic play involves moving only one place at a time. Also, one may only move forward, not backward. But when one reaches the final row, you can then move however you like. Using the game of checkers, the Rebbe taught about life itself.

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Football has often been viewed in America as a metaphor for life, for team play, and for working together.

In the movies, there’s Ronald Reagan telling his Notre Dame team members to “win one for the Gipper.” That phrase has come to symbolize the need in our entire society for team play, for sharing common goals, and for thinking beyond oneself.

Among recent Presidents, both Reagan and Gerald Ford credited football with helping to develop their leadership and team play. President-Elect Obama uses basketball as a way to forge partnerships with individuals and entire communities. The examples of baseball ironmen Lou Gehrig and Cal Ripkin, Jr., have shown the value of a “hard work” ethic, of showing up every day, of putting aside some aches and pains to continue to fight for the larger team or societal effort.

Both adults and children can learn much through sports and through the exemplary behaviors of the leading figures in those sports. Students playing sports have long set the example of how we should interact together.

Now, a computerized system that has been created, in some degree by gamblers and ad executives who are more interested in the profits to be made by a championship series of bowl games, is teaching our children not to hold off on piling up points. Play your opposition as if they are the enemy. Fight to the death (sometimes literally)!

Coach Pete Carroll’s positive actions and guidance to not embarrass the other team and his showing that winning is not the only thing may now jeopardize USC’s chances for another national championship. We don’t know what will happen the rest of the season, but the exemplary leadership of Coach Carroll may cause the school to lose millions of dollars as USC will now likely go to a secondary bowl game and not the championship game.

Is this the lesson we want our children to learn?

Since so many in Congress and in the Executive Brach developed their leadership skills during high school and college sports, what will happen to our leadership if sportsmanship and fair play are put aside and individuals “go for the juggler” in play and in politics. Maybe, we are already seeing the results of this trend through the “destruction politics” we witnessed this year where horrendous rumors were started about Obama, McCain, and Palin on the internet which seemed directed to the destruction of these dedicated leaders, not just to their defeat.

We need to re-establish some basic goals and behaviors within our traditional American society. We don’t play to destroy the opposition. We need to continue to teach our children to line up after a game and give a high five to each opposing team member, saying “good game.” We need for our children after a game to form a circle where they cheer for the other team, “Two, Four Six, Eight, who do we appreciate…”

We need to reinforce the message of sports and sportsmanship at every turn. If we have difficulties programming a computer to account for fair play and displays of good character, we should develop a way to add these criteria to the selection of our potential champions.

Whatever happens in the national championship race, Pete Carroll and the USC Trojan Football Team already have demonstrated that they are champions in my mind. Somewhere in Heaven, a Rebbe who was attuned to the detailed teachings from a game of checkers is smiling and now sharing stories of the lessons from USC Football.

Robert J. Rome, Ph.D., is a licensed psychologist in clinical practice in Encino, California.

He can be reached at RJRome@aol.com.

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verything was going my way. I was newly engaged, a new immigrant to Israel, and I had landed the job of my dreams as the "Social Coordinator for the Jerusalem Region" at the Israeli Ministry of Absorption.

I showed up on my first day of work with my head held very high. I was a little surprised when my boss showed me to my desk, which was in the same office as the department receptionist. I was also surprised to see that this receptionist, a young woman with long blond hair and a nameplate that read "Alina," was reading a thick book in what appeared to be Chinese.

"What are you reading?" I asked her.

Alina looked up from her book for the first time since I'd entered the office and looked me over from top to bottom, from my long-sleeved shirt to my full-length skirt. Her look of disinterest transformed into a look of disapproval.

In a Russian accent, she answered, "It's Confucius. I'm getting a Masters in Asian Studies at the university. Are you…religious?"

"Yes," I answered.

She sighed and went back to her Confucius.

The next day, Alina warmed up a little bit. It turned out that she actually had a lot of things she wanted to talk with me about. Or, to be more exact, she talked, and I listened.

"Religious people are hypocritical," she explained.

"Judaism is primitive," she insisted.

"The Orthodox are absolutely ruining Israel," she stated, pounding her fist on the desk.

"But I can see that you're different," Alina told me. "I can tell that you're not like most religious people."

I wasn't sure how to respond to Alina’s onslaught of criticism. I thought that maybe if I just let her talk, she would eventually run out of steam. But I was wrong.

She was only getting started. For the next few weeks, day after day, from 8 to 4, it was the same thing. I thought of asking my boss if I could move to a different office. But, one afternoon, without planning it, I

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came up with a better solution. That day, in the middle of yet another diatribe, I simple blew my top – a dormant volcano erupting without warning.

"What you are saying is incorrect!" I informed her.

"Most religious people are good and honest people, who sincerely try to serve God!" Alina looked at me with a stunned look, as though she was seeing me for the first time since I had entered her office. I saw something in her eyes that I had never seen before: respect.

For the next few weeks, when work was slow, we would chat about university politics, or my upcoming wedding, or the weather. But the topic of religion did not come up again – until the following winter.

By that point, I had come to understand the meaning of the expression, "Titles are Cheap." In spite of my exalted job title, I spent most of my days engaged in the same tasks as Alina: xeroxing, filing, answering phones.

I was a glorified (or not so glorified) receptionist.

Around that same time, I started noticing that there was something different about Alina. She looked much happier than when we had first met. She started peppering her speech with religious phrases such as, "Thank God" and "With God's help." I was even more surprised when, one morning, I walked into our office and found that Alina's copy of Confucius had been replaced with a three-inch Bible, which she was in the process of reading from cover to cover.

Alina told me, "Chana, I have good news! I have become a believer, like you." I told her I was so happy for her, but something about the way she said the word "believer" made me nervous. I became even more nervous when, within several weeks, her favorite topic of conversation was no longer university politics, but rather the Garden of Eden, and specifically the "Original Sin," as she called it.

"Where are you learning so much about Judaism?" I asked her. Alina was vague. She said she was reading books, getting recordings of classes, "Talking to G-d."

At that point, I realized I had to act. The volcano erupted again. "Alina, I am worried about you, very worried. There are Christians who say that they are teaching "Messianic Judaism." But this is just a ploy to get Jews to convert to Christianity."

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Alina was adamant. "I am studying Judaism. I promise you!"

Soon after we had that conversation, I lost my job (I couldn't type quickly enough), and then I was busy with wedding preparations, and then with my first year of marriage.

For the next few years, Alina stopped by my home once or twice a year when she passed through my area. During one of these visits, I noticed that Alina's glow was gone. She told me that she was not a believer anymore. She was angry at G-d.

I gave birth to my first child, and then my second, and eventually Alina stopped coming around. I thought of her from time to time, but in a flash that thought was replaced by the thought of the ringing phone, or the crying baby, or the toddler's skinned knee.

One evening this past summer, shortly after I'd put the children to bed, there was a knock at the door.

It was Alina. My heart jumped.

"Can I come in? There is something important I need to discuss with you."

I looked closely at Alina's face. There was something very different about her, but I couldn't put my finger on what.

As we sat down at the table, Alina told me, "Chana, I am sorry I haven't been in touch. I have thought of you so much over the years. There is so much that I need to tell you…"

My heart sped up, and I sat forward in my seat. I had a feeling that I was about to learn the secret of Alina's strange behavior so many years before.

"Chana, when we worked together, I started attending the meetings of a spiritual community. The spiritual leader told us that he was teaching us the true spirit of Judaism, straight from the Bible itself. I felt so inspired, like I was so close to G-d during that time."

"But there was something that never stopped bothering me. Our spiritual leader told us over and over that religious Jews are evil people. I couldn't believe that – I knew you, I knew that you were a good person. I challenged him, "But what about Chana?" But the spiritual leader didn't have any answers for me. So I left the congregation.

"Since then, I have come to understand that you were right when we had that conversation so many years ago. Our spiritual leader was teaching us about Christianity in the guise of Judaism.

"For a few years, I was angry at G-d. But then, one night, I came across a class on real Judaism, and I started attending regularly. Some nights, after being at one of those classes, I couldn't sleep. Slowly, I discovered Hashem and the Torah.

"My friends from my old spiritual community continued calling me after I left, to try to convince me to 'see the light.' But since I told them that I have found the Torah, they have stopped calling. They know that it's no use now.

I think that, deep down, they understand that I've found the truth."

Alina stood up, and I realized what was different about her. She was wearing a long-sleeved shirt and a full-length skirt to match my own.

And then I looked in Alina's face, and I saw something else that was different as well. For the first time since I'd met her, Alina wasn't just glowing. For the first time, I saw the light of Torah in Alina's eyes. For once, I saw that she was truly at peace – as only a wandering Jew who has finally come home to God and His Torah can be.

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Introducing a moderate amount of exercise into your daily routine can significantly improve your overall health and well-being. Regular exercise can strengthen your heart, lungs and circulatory system, help ease depression and manage stress, reduce the risk of certain types of diabetes and cancer, and help maintain a healthy weight.

The type, intensity and duration of activity is best determined by your preferences and what will be sustained. The Rambam emphasizes that it is more important to “pay attention to exercise of the soul than of the body.” You should choose an activity which is enjoyable, fits in well with your daily schedule, and at which you feel competent and safe. The joy and contentment from such activity may be enough to lessen or even eliminate most illnesses, according to the Rambam.

Any activity which when performed at a moderate level causes you to breathe more deeply and rapidly, but not be out of breath, and generates sufficient body warmth to produce sweat, but not be tiring, meets the Rambam’s standards. Besides brisk walking, jogging, cycling, swimming, and jumping rope, this may include yard work, home repair, and other tasks of daily living.

Continuous, strenuous exercise to the point of exhaustion is neither necessary nor recommended. High-intensity exercise is associated with an increased risk of injury and acute cardiac events. According to the Rambam, physical exercise which is too strenuous can even lead to impaired senses and mental deficiency.

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) recommends using the “target heart rate” method to judge the intensity of your work out. The appropriate target heart rate is 60% to 90% of your maximum heart rate. To calculate your target heart rate, use the following formula: 1. Maximum heart rate = 220 (beats per minute) minus your age 2. Target heart rate = maximum heart rate multiplied by the intensity level (e.g., 60% to 90%) For example, a 55-year old person has a maximum heart rate of 165 (220 - 55). Exercising at 70% of maximum, their target heart rate is about 115. Physical activity at 60% to 70% of the maximum heart rate can be continued safely for a long period of time, while conferring the previously mentioned benefits.

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Also, it is best not to place a dark thing on a dark surface. For instance: a black sweater is hard to find on a dark closet shelf, especially if you are in a hurry or it is Shabbos & lights have been dimmed. Having a lighter color underneath helps with the visual contrast.

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Twenty years ago, Reuven donated an elaborate chandelier to his synagogue, in memory of his father. The officers of the synagogue recently decided to redecorate the synagogue, and have decided that the chandelier would have to be removed since it does not fit in with the new decor. Reuven objects to its removal, since he feels that the chandelier is a merit to the Neshama (soul) of his father.

Do the officers have the right to remove the chandelier over Reuven's objections?

What is the Halacha?

Hilchos Choshen Mishpat REMOVING DONATED ITEMS FROM A SYNAGOGUE

a.

If it is not public knowledge that Reuven had donated the chandelier, and Reuven's name is not written on the chandelier, it is permitted for the officers to remove it over Reuven's objections, even though they will have no further use for it.

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The authority to make the decision to remove a donated item is in the hands of the congregants or officers of the synagogue. They may make this decision based on a majority vote. However, a single Gabai (officer) has no authority to make such a decision unless he has been specifically charged by the congregants to be the sole arbiter in the above situation.

c.

If Reuven had stipulated at the time that he had donated the chandelier that he is doing so on condition that the synagogue never remove it or replace it with another one, and the synagogue accepted this condition, they have no right to remove it.

d.

If Reuven had made no such stipulation, but the chandelier has a plaque attached to it that states that it was donated by Reuven in memory of his father, the synagogue has no right to remove it and dispose of it, or use it for nonMitzvah purposes. However they may sell it and use the money received for a Mitzvah, or move it to another location in the synagogue even though it may not be as noticeable as it was before it was moved.

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SAY C-H-E-E-S-E (Or Yogurt, Celery, or Any Food That Gets Your Teeth Whiter!)

How to Have Cavity-Free Teeth and Sweet-smelling Breath Are you self-conscious about your smile? Wish your teeth were whiter? Does your breath smell fresh? Do you have cavities or swollen gums?

Here’s good news! You can clean and whiten your teeth very simply. You can also choose foods that strengthen the teeth and prevent cavities and infections. These same foods are often good for freshening your breath.

How surprised your dentist will be at your next check-up! He won’t believe how beautiful and healthy your teeth and gums became.

TIPS FOR BEAUTIFUL TEETH: Brushing Brushing must be a 1-3 minute activity with special emphasis on cleaning the inside surfaces of the teeth.

Flossing Flossing your teeth stimulates the gums which keeps them healthy and removes the plaque that forms along the gum line. It also freshens your breath by removing hidden food that can smell bad.

Make your Own Toothpaste: Create your own toothpaste with coarse salt (or sea salt) and water. It works wonderfully: Salt kills microbes, strengthens enamel, and covers everything inside your mouth with a thin disinfectant layer. Brush and rinse.

How to Whiten Your Teeth 1) Once a week brush your teeth with a mixture of lemon juice and baking soda to keep your teeth white.

2) Grind up dried orange peels to a coarse powder in a blender. Use this to brush your teeth with daily to help your teeth keep their sparkle 3) If your teeth are really yellow, make a mixture of a small pinch of turmeric powder, a smaller pinch of salt, and a few drops of lime juice and rub it on your teeth. Repeat for 15 days (except Shabbos) to get your teeth nice and white again.

Strong Teeth, Sweet Breath If you want strong, healthy teeth, stay away from white sugar and white flour. These products upset the calciumphosphorous balance in your body, causing calcium to be drawn from your teeth to help your body function. Without adequate calcium, cavities form, and teeth can soften and decay.

Calcium-rich foods is the way to go. Calcium is a prime ingredient for building strong teeth, especially during the growing years. Good choices are sardines with bones, almonds, milk, stews made with marrow bones, beans, and leafy greens.

There are other foods, too, which fight bacteria, strengthen enamel, remove plaque, and freshen breath. Here are some:

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Cheese and Yogurt When the pH level in your mouth is low, there is extra acidity in your mouth which can cause teeth to lose minerals and decay. Yogurt and cheese restore the pH balance in your mouth. The phosphate, calcium, and casein in these dairy products put back minerals in your teeth.

Celery and Carrots Raw celery and carrots protect your teeth in two ways: The extra chewing required produces plenty of saliva which neutralizes the bacteria that is responsible for creating cavities. Second, chomping on naturally abrasive vegetables cleans your teeth, preventing bacteria from attaching to them. The vigorous mouth exercises strengthen your gums as well.

Green Tea Green tea contains substances called catechins which wipe out the bacteria in your mouth that turn sugar into plaque. Catechins also eliminate the bacteria that cause bad breath.

Kiwis, Limes, Lemons and Oranges

onions can make your breath strong, so chew some fresh parsley afterwards) Parsley or Mint Leaves Chewing parsley or mint leaves after a pungent meal will help keep your breath smelling sweet. These herbs contain monoterpenes which move quickly from your bloodstream to your lungs, where their fresh odor is released through your breath.

Sesame Seeds Sesame seeds slough off plaque and build tooth enamel. They’re high in calcium too!

Shiitake Mushrooms A component in shiitake mushrooms prevents mouth bacteria from creating plaque.

Wasabi Wasabi is the hot green appetizer that goes with sushi.

The substance that makes wasabi sharp also inhibits the growth of cavity-causing bacteria.

Grapefruit

These fruit contain more vitamin C than any other fruit. In fact, one large kiwi provides more than 100% of the recommended daily amount. (If you don’t have enough vitamin C, the collagen network in your gums can break down, making your gums tender.)

Onions Onions contain powerful antibacterial sulfur compounds, which, in a 1997 study, were shown to kill various types of bacteria, including S. mutans. Onions are most potent when eaten freshly peeled and raw. (Raw

Eating two grapefruits a day reduces bleeding in the gums.

Cranberries and Pomegranates These fruit cleanse and strengthen your gums and inhibit the enzymes which bacteria in teeth need to live on.

Say good-by to yellow teeth, cavities, and bad breath.

Say hello to beautiful, healthy teeth and fresh breath.

Now let’s see that smile!

PLEASE PUT THIS HIGH UP SOMEWHERE DIET FOR HEALING DAMAGED TEETH If you have teeth that need remineralizing (like if your dentist says you are getting lots of small cavities and you need to keep a watch on them), don’t panic. You can follow Dr. Weston Price’s diet for curing damaged teeth: soups made of vegetables, meat bones, and lots of seaweed*; sprouted whole grain or sourdough bread; raw milk; dark green vegetables; and protein such as eggs, meat, chicken and fish.

Avoid sugar, white flour, and processed foods. *If you don’t like the taste of seaweed, just eat the soup the seaweed was cooked in, and you will still get the benefits.

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KOSHERICA EXPLORES THE WORLD ON 5 STAR GLATT KOSHER CRUISES From stunning Israel to the to icy glaciers in Alaska , from the historic cities of the Baltic’s to the luxurious Caribbean , Kosherica is committed to letting the Kosher vacationer explore the wonders of the Seven Seas in luxury and comfort. This, and its provision of Glatt Kosher, Cholov Yisrael, Pas Yisrael gourmet meals is one on the many reasons Kosherica has a sterling reputation as the leader in the Glatt Kosher cruise and tour industry. All food is prepared under the strict supervision of the MGK (Maritime Glatt Kosher) and elegantly presented on china, white linen and crystal.

In 2008-2009, Kosherica will once again boast a cruise menu including 7- to 20-day sailings from fascinating ports of call. Our upcoming CHANUKAH cruise to the Caribbean will mark an exciting winter season as Kosherica explores places like Guatemala , Puerto Rico, St. Thomas , Jamaica , Costa Rica and the Panama Canal . As we move into the summer we will introduce Oceania (a six star cruise line) as we go to ISRAEL , SPAIN , GREECE , EGYPT AND TURKEY. Luxury ships will sail everywhere from Israel , Turkey , Greece , France , Italy , Russia , Australia , Vietnam , Sweden and Alaska 's majestic Glacier Bay . This astounding assortment of Kosherica choices are designed to please families of all cruise-going ages. On board, in addition to the myriad of amenities available on a luxury liner, Kosherica’s programming includes Shabbat services, women’s Israeli dance classes, lectures, Daf Yomi, minyanim, mixers, private movie screenings and the Fun Factory Kosherica kids club for children.

Going on a Kosherica Glatt Kosher cruise is also an opportunity to expand one’s horizons. A smorgasbord of shore excursions is available on every sailing. In addition to meeting people from all over the world, guests can explore exotic locales through excursions that may take them snorkeling with dolphins, helicoptering over a volcano or marveling at glaciers. Or they can spend shore time biking along a stunning coastline, exploring rain forests, shopping at duty-free shops or lounging on the beach. For more information please call us at 305-695-2700 or 877-724-5567 or visit us at www.Kosherica..com or info@kosherica.com.

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A Cloud Here & There So many people crave comfort-zone lifestyles.

Yet, you can't be a champion unless you break out of the comfort zone. In spirituality as well as in athletics, pain makes gain.

The difficulties in each of our lives are all from Hashem's lovingkindness, to help as grow and realize our potential. Without the challenges that force us to develop and mobilize our capabilities to the hilt, we'd all probably wallow in the muck and mire of mediocrity. Hashem wants us to be our best, so He sends a cloud here and there to block the sunlight and clear skies.

Sunsets would be boring without a few clouds.

The clouds make the suns rays look spectacular.

The periodic difficulties in our lives only make Hashem's salvations look more spectacular.

When you think about it, rising to a major challenge really does make life more beautiful.

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vraham [Abraham] sent his servant Eliezer on quite a difficult mission.

Find a shidduch [match] for not only the world’s most eligible bachelor, but for its most spiritual. Yitzchak [Issac] was designated by Hashem to be offered as a sacrifice. He never left the land that would one day become Israel. And he was raised by the founders of Judaism, Avraham and Sarah.

It isn’t easy to find a match for such a special individual. Avraham made Eliezer promise that he would not bring back a Cannanite woman for his son. Instead, Eliezer was to search among Avraham’s family in Charan and find a suitable maiden for the sacrosanct young man.

Laden with gifts, Eliezer left for Charan. As a selection criteria he devised a sure-fire approach. "Avraham," he thought, "is the epitome of kindness and hospitality.

Surely Avraham would want those qualities prevalent in his daughter-in-law." He prayed to Hashem to guide him. "When I arrive in Charan, I will ask a maiden for water. The maiden," he thought, "who replies by saying, ‘drink, and I shall even give your camels to drink, [and drawing water for camels who had just completed a long desert journey is no simple task]’ must be the one who is designated for Yitzchak." (Genesis 24:13-14) The exact scenario that had been prayed for actually occurred. As Eliezer stood by the well in Charan, Rivka [Rebbeca] walked toward it. The posuk (verse) tells us that as soon as Eliezer watched Rivka begin to draw water, he raced toward her and asked her the pre-determined questions. The gracious response led to our destiny.

The Medrash questions why Eliezer raced forward to greet Rivka. It answers that as Rivka went to draw water, Eliezer saw a miraculous event. As she lowered her bucket, the waters in the well rose to greet her.

Therefore Eliezer ran to greet this maiden, as this was a spiritual individual who must truly be Yitzchak’s bashert (pre-ordained).

Yet, if such a miraculous event occurred, why did Eliezer continue with his pre-planned act? Why did he

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ask Rivka for water and wait until she responded by offering drinks to both him and his entourage? Also, when Eliezer discusses the entire scenario with Rivka’s family and tells them why he decided upon Rivka, he repeats the story of Rivka’s grace and hospitality. Yet Eliezer fails to mention of the miraculous incident of the rising waters.

In the Slobodka Yeshiva, nothing was as important as the study of Torah. Students who excelled in their diligence and ability were viewed in awe. But the greatest reverence was saved for the founder of the Yeshiva, Rabbi Nosson Zvi Finkel, the Alter [Sage] of Slobodka (1849-1927). With his brilliance, humility and great character, he set the tone of the entire Yeshiva.

One day two students were discussing a new young man, Isaac Sher, who had just entered the Yeshiva.

"Isaac is a true ilui (prodigy)," said one. "He knows the entire Shas (Talmud) and Shulchan Aruch (Code of Jewish Law), by heart."

After the other boy listened as the first extolled the intellectual virtues of Isaac Sher he added meekly, "I had a conversation with him the other day. He is truly a geshmahkeh mentch (man of character and charm)."

"Geshmahkeh mentch?" questioned the first student in a scoffing tone. "Is that all you can say about him? We are talking about the greatest mind ever to step foot in this Yeshiva and all you can say that he is a decent and kind fellow? I see you don’t appreciate a person’s true value."

With that the disgusted student began to walk away, but the towering presence of the Alter of Slobodka blocked his path.

"No," he said firmly as he motioned to the humiliated student. "That young man is correct. Reb Isaac’s greatest quality is that he is a geshmahkeh mentch."

The Alter eventually took Reb Isaac Sher as his son-inlaw.

Eliezer was emotionally impressed by the miraculous rising waters; however, he composed himself. Miracles were not the criteria needed to become Yitzchak’s wife.

He knew that character transcends any miracle or genius. In finding the wife of a patriarch and mother of a nation he did not look for Rivka the miracle worker.

He looked, and found, the geshmahkeh mentch. •

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Kosher Updates/Alerts The Slurpee flavors listed below, either already in the stores, or due to be released soon, ARE NOT CERTIFIED KOSHER!: • STRAWBERRY TWIZZLER • MONSTER BLACK ICE • GATORADE GRID IRON ICE • PINA COLADA • TROPICANA GRAPE WILD STRAWBERRY Dill Pickle flavored sunflower seeds under the Dakota Valley brand, Willow Lake, South Dakota, bears an unauthorized cRc. Corrective measures are being taken.

• Please be advised that A & W Root Beer Float and Sunkist Orange Float are NOT certified kosher. The Regular varieties of both, including the diet version, continue to be kosher.

Renaissance Bakery goods are now available at Costco. Likewise, Schwartz Bakery products are available at Ralphs stores.

Effective immediately, Ocean Beauty, Los Angeles, California, packers of Salmon roe, is no longer certified by the cRc.

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Friday, November 21, 2008 Light Candles at: 4:29 pm • Friday, November 28, 2008 Light Candles at: 4:26 pm • Friday, December 5, 2008 Light Candles at: 4:26 pm

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Calfornia Kosher Kitchen BEEF STEW

INGREDIENTS • 1/4 CUP EXTRA-VIRGIN OLIVE

• 1/4 TEASPOON GROUND CLOVES

OIL, FOR FRYING, PLUS MORE

• 2 BAY LEAVES

TO DRIZZLE

• 2 1/2 CUPS BEEF STOCK

• 3 TABLESPOONS MARGARINE

• 9 SMALL NEW POTATOES, SCRUBBED CLEAN AND CUT

• 2 CUPS ALL-PURPOSE FLOUR

IN

• 2 TO 3 POUNDS BEEF

• 1/2 POUND CARROTS, PEELED AND SLICED

SHOULDER ROAST, CUT INTO

CHUCK

2-INCH PIECES

1/2

• 2 CUPS FROZEN PEARL ONIONS, A LARGE HANDFUL

• SEA SALT AND FRESHLY GROUND BLACK PEPPER

• 1 POUND WHITE MUSHROOMS, CUT IN 1/2

• 1 BOTTLE GOOD QUALITY DRY RED WINE (RECOM-

• 1/2 POUND GARDEN PEAS FROZEN OR FRESH

MENDED:

• FRESH FLAT-LEAF PARSLEY, CHOPPED, FOR GARNISH

BURGUNDY)

• 8 FRESH THYME SPRIGS

• HORSERADISH

• 6 GARLIC CLOVES, SMASHED

• TOASTED PEASANT BREAD , RECIPE FOLLOWS, FOR

• 1 ORANGE, ZEST REMOVED IN 3 (1-INCH) STRIPS

SERVING

RECIPE FOLLOWS, FOR GARNISH

DIRECTIONS Preheat a large heavy-bottomed saucepan or Dutch oven over medium-high heat with the oil and margarine.

While the pan is heating, arrange the flour on a large dish. Season the cubed beef with some salt and freshly ground black pepper and then toss in the flour to coat. Shake off the excess flour and add the beef chunks in a single layer to the hot pan, being careful not to over crowd the pan, you might have to work in batches. Thoroughly brown all of the cubes on all sides. Once all the meat has been browned remove it to a plate and reserve.

Add the wine to the pan and bring up to a simmer while you scrape the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon being sure to loosen up all those tasty bits. Once the wine has gotten hot add the browned meat, thyme, smashed garlic, orange zest strip, ground cloves, freshly ground black pepper and salt, to taste, bay leaves and beef stock. Bring the mixture up to a boil and then reduce the heat to a simmer and cook uncovered until the liquids start to thicken, about 15 to 20 minutes. Cover and cook on low heat for 2 1/2 hours.

After 2 hours add halved potatoes, sliced carrots, pearl onions and mushrooms, along with a pinch of sugar to balance out the acid from the red wine. Turn the heat up slightly and simmer, uncovered, for 30 minutes more, until the vegetables and meat are tender. Add the frozen peas during the last minute of cooking. Season with salt and pepper and remove the thyme sprigs.

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Kosher meat consumers can expect supply shortages and price increases as Agriprocessors - once the nation's largest producer of kosher meat - filed for bankruptcy last week, acknowledging debts of $50-100 million.

A few days prior, company CEO Bernard Feldman told The Des Moines Register, "I don't believe we're going to have substantial production of any kind in the near future."

Firefighters are pelted with ash and embers driven by high wind as most of the homes in the Oakridge mobile home park burn in the Sylmar Fire in Sylmar, California. More than 500 mobile homes were destroyed and 10,000 people fled as a wildfire described as the most devastating to hit Los Angeles in nearly half a century.

Culture Minister Bernd Neumann hands Yad Vashem personal details of 600,000 Jewish residents of Nazi Germany.

“This list is much more than a list. It is a unique document about life in Germany and tells the story of those who could not tell their own story,” he says.

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• Community Links Dining Guide • A Pizza World 365 S. Fairfax Ave. Tel: 323-653-2896 KosherPizzaWorld.com Best Nachos and Pizza in L.A.!

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“Best Pizza in Town” Sun-Mon10am-9pm Tues-Thur 10am-10pm Fri 10am-3pm after Shabbos-12:30 Cafe Elite 7115 Beverly Blvd. Tel: 323-936-2861 Breakfast, Lunch, Ice Cappuccino, Donuts, Bagels, Falafel, Salads and much more! For Catering Info 323-708-8161 Sun. - Thur. 6:30am - 6:30pm Fri. 6:30am - 3:00pm Chick 'n Chow 9301 W. Pico Blvd. Tel: 310-274-5595 See our menu at 774food.com - kosher L.A.'s Original Chinese & Fried Chicken Delivery, eat in, or take out.

Shabbos Take-out available.

ATTN: Tour groups, we can deliver to all the major attractions with ample notice. Open till 9:00 Elat Burger Rabbi Ben Zakan 9340 W. Pico Blvd. Tel: 310-278-4692 Lunch & Dinner,Burgers Kabobs & More!

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Best in town! Lunch Special $5.99 Sun - Thur 10 am - 9 pm Fri 8 am - 2 hours Before Shabbos Golan Restaurant 13075 Victory Blvd. N. Hollywood Tel: 818-763-5344 Top 20 Restaurant, Wide Variety, Now Serving Sushi Sun-Thur 9am - 10pm Fri 9am - 3pm Gordon’s Fish Emporium 9116 W. Pico Blvd Tel: 310 276 6603 Hot lunches served daily Dine-in or take-out All world's cuisines have come together at Gordon's to create an unforgettable dining experience. Mon-Wed 8am-7pm; Thur 8am-9pm; Sun 10am-2pm Haifa Beit Yosef 8717 W. Pico Blvd Tel: 310-888-7700 Falafel, Schnitzel, Morrocan Fish & more We Specialize in Caterning Sun. - Thurs. 11:30am - 9:30pm Fri. Take out 9:30 am - Hr B4 Shabbos Hill Street Pizza 456 S. HIll Street (DOWNTOWN LA, corner of 5th & Hill) Tel: 213-627-9990 or 213-627-5495 R.C.C. & Cholov Yisroel Specialty Pizzas, Pastas, Salads, Wraps, & more. WE DELIVER AND CATER. Call for details. Mon-Thur: 9am - 6pm Fri 9am - 3pm Saturday: closed. Sunday: Closed during our introductory period.

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