THEORY & THEOLOGY

Problem Solving a Social Stressor & Strategizing Progress Day 17.

Chofetz Chaim Shvat Cycle Day 4. The Chofetz Chaim, Rabbi Yisrael Meir Kagan (1838-1933), was a prominent Talmudic scholar and leader of Orthodox Judaism in pre-war Poland. He is best known for his work on the laws of forbidden speech, or "Lashon Hara," which he compiled in his eponymous book, the "Chofetz Chaim."

Rabbi Kagan was born in the small town of Zhetel, in the Grodno region of what is now Belarus. From a young age, he demonstrated a deep commitment to Torah study, and by the time he was 18, he had already become an accomplished Talmudic scholar. He later moved to the nearby town of Radin, where he spent the majority of his life.

The Chofetz Chaim's most famous work, the "Chofetz Chaim," is a comprehensive guide to the laws of Lashon Hara (forbidden speech) and Rechilus (gossip or tale-bearing). The book is widely considered to be one of the most important works on the subject of ethical speech, and is still widely studied today. The book has been translated into many languages and is considered a classic in Jewish literature.

In addition to his work on Lashon Hara, the Chofetz Chaim was also a leading authority on other areas of Jewish law and ethics. He wrote several other important works, including "Ahavas Chesed" (Love of Kindness), "Shemiras Halashon" (Guard Your Tongue), "Shemiras Halashon Harambam" (Guard Your Tongue According to the Rambam), and "Shmiras Halashon Yomi" (Guard Your Tongue Daily).

The Chofetz Chaim was also a respected leader of the Jewish community in Poland, and he played a key role in the organization of the Agudath Israel movement. He was a strong advocate for Jewish education, and he established a network of yeshivas and other institutions to promote Torah study among Jews in Poland.

Throughout his life, the Chofetz Chaim maintained a strict adherence to the principles of Torah and mitzvos, and he was known for his humility, piety, and selflessness. He lived a simple and modest lifestyle, dedicating himself entirely to the study of Torah and the betterment of the Jewish people.

The Chofetz Chaim passed away on the 9th of Av, 1933 in Radin. The Chofetz Chaim Heritage Foundation was established in his memory, dedicated to the dissemination of his teachings and legacy. His teachings on the laws of Lashon Hara continue to be studied and followed by Jews all over the world, and his works remain an essential part of the Jewish literary canon.

In conclusion, The Chofetz Chaim, Rabbi Yisrael Meir Kagan was a prominent Talmudic scholar and leader of Orthodox Judaism in pre-war Poland. He is best known for his work on the laws of forbidden speech, or "Lashon Hara," which he compiled in his eponymous book, the "Chofetz Chaim." He also wrote several other important works, including "Ahavas Chesed" (Love of Kindness), "Shemiras Halashon" (Guard Your Tongue), "Shemiras Halashon Harambam" (Guard Your Tongue According to the Rambam), and "Shmiras Halashon Yomi" (Guard Your Tongue Daily). The Chofetz Chaim was also a respected leader of the Jewish community in Poland, and he played a key role in the organization of the Agud.

What do you make of this?? Interesting chain of events for a late night. I was awakened near midnight and read in the portion scheduled for that time period about Moses in Egypt and it happened to be the passage in “Parsha ‘Bo’” when the plague of death to First Born would occur near midnight. So of course that weirded me out since I’m not usually studying at that midnight hour. So I was up, then an earthquake hits at 2pm while I was listening to “Daf Amud Aleph ‘Nazir,’” and this was followed by a 2:02pm aftershock. I went back to the Chofetz Chaim 3rd portion for Shvat and read up to date. Such a weird night. Me and earthquakes tend to have a special relationship.

Was there any manipulation? Was Isaiah 61:1-61:9 removed as a Haftarah portion of Parshah Nitsavim in Deuteronomy?

From Leviticus, Isaiah and Luke.

Happy New Year

Link to 1 Maccabees (chapters 1-4 for the first Chanukah story): https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLgerA2w7_bnEuSjq5_JOSysumZVxN84IR FROM NRSV APOCRYPHA.

JAMES LINK FOR FIRST NATION FOODS BUSINESS https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=111807328420357&set=a.111805821753841&type=3&mibextid=YsHG2a He is creating a natural and nutritious fruit leather brand. PETER SANTANELLO’S CROW RESERVATION VIDEO https://youtu.be/LON6eGikrKk EPISODE SHORTHAND NOTES: Hunting/ food: shot guns, duck hunting, white tail deer. Non- natives hunting on native land. Tribal lands leased (possibly by BIA) to non-tribal members and the lands used to allow non-tribal people to hunt on tribal land. Crow are banned from hunting on some of their traditional lands due to the landowners disallowing them on property (that was sold by BIA or BLM). Historically Buffalo were killed, the “work around” to allow it was due to large machinery needing stronger leather bands, this was “justifying” killing Buffalo. Non-tribal people are recently allowed to hunt on Crow reservation, this causes regulations by an agency for food that is allowed to be acquired by Crow (people can often barely afford food, rent, utilities and were able to supplement by hunting off the land). “Food desert.” Closest grocery store is 12 miles away, the grocery in town burned down a few years prior due to “arson.” (Grocery- IGA in Hardin and IGA in Lodge Grass).

- food prices at IGA Lodge Grass: 16 sausages for $7, gal milk $8.30, baloney $5.75, cantaloupe $6, bananas $0.80, bag of chips $4.

Sun dried choke cherries can be rehydrated with water. Cattle (based on a vision). Per tradition food was made with protein, fat and berries. JAMES LINK FOR FIRST NATION FOODS BUSINESS https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=111807328420357&set=a.111805821753841&type=3&mibextid=YsHG2a He is creating a natural and nutritious fruit leather brand. PETER SANTANELLO’S CROW RESERVATION VIDEO https://youtu.be/LON6eGikrKk

Chanukah and Christmas: https://anchor.fm/theory-and-theology/episodes/The-Abomination-of-Desolation-Hanukkah-and-Christmas-history-eo0sqo

Song (the song I was talking about from the Siddur): https://youtu.be/TA_j_VT7d3s

Heshy Fried (some on the “T” and “S” and you can hear the pronunciation in the song as well): https://youtu.be/yfNlvEZhhQw

Song and spirituality; holidays: light side and dark sides.