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The original seating chart for the Siyum has been reconfigured as the ladies will be on the top level.
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Monday, July 30, 2012
Interactive Metlife stadium seating chart, view your Siyum hashas seating
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The original seating chart for the Siyum has been reconfigured as the ladies will be on the top level.
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The original seating chart for the Siyum has been reconfigured as the ladies will be on the top level.
Mass Transit public transportation to the Siyum Hashas 2012 from NY and NJ
Siyum set to begin with Mincha at 7:00 pm and conclude with Maariv at 10:00 PM For Bus and Siyum schedule click HERE
SIYUM HASHAS WEATHER WATCH HERE :
From Lakewood and NJ.
If you dont want to drive the distance you can Park at Metro Park station off Exit 131 off the GSP. Parking is $5. The train fare is $10 ONE WAY.Take a NJ transit train to Secaucus junction and from there a train direct to Metlife stadium. Travel time by train 34 minutes to Secaucus 8 minutes to Metlife Stadium. Here is the Schedule from metro park.
(Note it may be cheaper and faster to drive directly to the stadium but may take longer.)
03:31 PM(Note it may be cheaper and faster to drive directly to the stadium but may take longer.)
Depart : METROPARK at 4:26 PM | |||||||
| Board : Train 3858 toward NEW YORK PENN STATION | |||||||
| Arrive : FRANK R LAUTENBERG SECAUCUS UPPER LEVEL at 4:54 PM | |||||||
from Metropark to Secaucus | |||||||
for the return trip
10:04 PM
Northeast Corridor #3737 10:43 PM 39 minutes 10:20 PM
Northeast Corridor #3891 10:52 PM 32 minutes 10:47 PM
Northeast Corridor #3893 11:17 PM 30 minutes 11:16 PM
Northeast Corridor #3895 11:53 PM 37 minutes 12:01 AM
Northeast Corridor #3897 12:39 AM 38 minutes 12:52 AM
Northeast Corridor #8891 01:26 AM 34 minutes 01:31 AM
Northeast Corridor #3805 02:06 AM 35 minutes
From NYC to the Siyum
5:40pm - Penn Statioin 6:10pm - Get on any NJ transit train from Penn Station to Secaucus 6:20pm (approx) transfer at Secaucus for direct shuttle to Metlife
6:25pm - Arrive at Metlife Stadium
7:00pm - Siyum Hashas
Shuttle service will run after the event also.
11:00pm - arrive back at Penn Station NYC
Price: $4.50 one way for 1 adult from Penn Station to Metlife, can purchase
Approx travel time: less then half an hour
More detailed info about train service from secaucus to Metlife
The new rail system connects the northeast corridor to the Frank R. Lautenberg train station in Secaucus, N.J., which allows fans from the region to quickly and efficiently reach MetLife Stadium. The rail station at the Sports Complex is located next to MetLife Stadium and the travel time between the Secaucus Junction train station and the Sports Complex station is approximately 10 minutes. The round-trip fare from Secaucus to the Sports Complex is $4.50. Rail service commences three (3) hours prior to the event and ends two (2) hours after the event. For more information, please visit NJTransit.com.
Thursday, July 26, 2012
Halachos of Tisha B'av on Shabbos and Erev Shabbos Chazon, Motzei Tisha Ba'v Havdalah.
EREV SHABBOS CHAZON 5772
This year 5772 Tisha Bav is a Nidcha since it falls out on Shabbos.
One may polish their shoes only with liquid polish.
Showering is a machlokes if you are allowed kol gufo the minhag is to be meikel but to use warm water.
Children may eat meat before Shabbos up to 2 hours before the zman according to Igros Moshe, others hold they may start even from Chatzos.
If one makes an early Shabbos on Erev Shabbos Chazon he may eat Meat after the Plag.
Shabbos Tisha Bav 2012
The Seudos of Shabbos can be eaten as on a regular Shabbos with no restraints or restrictions. This includes dancing as usual.
2. The usual Seudah Mafsekes is replaced with a regular Seudah Shlishis of Shabbos at which one may eat meat and drink wine and eat any foods one desires. One may eat the meal with the family at one table,however,one should not invite guests unless one regularly has guests for Seudah Shlishis. One may conclude the meal with a Zimun as always. One must be careful to conclude the meal before sunset/Sh'kiah. One should not say that one is eating to have strength for the fast. One may sing zemiros. Shulchan Aruch w/Mishnah Berurah 552:10,Shmiras Shabbos Kehilchasa 28:77,Igros Moshe 4:112
3. If one completed the 3 rd seudah before sunset and said Birchas Hamazon one may eat and drink until sunset without making any t'nai (condition). Sha'ar Hatziyun 553:7
4. One may sit on a chair until nightfall/Tzei Hakochavim. Shmiras Shabbos Kehilchasa 62:88
5. No preparations for Tisha B'Av may be made on Shabbos. One may not bring Tisha B'Av shoes or Kinos to shul on Shabbos even if there is an eruv. Therefore,it is advisable that one should bring these items to shul before Shabbos. Shmiras Shabbos Kehilchasa 28:77
6. One is permitted to take a time release or Tzom Kal on shabbos which help them fast. Since it is not for Refuah or hachanah its only preventive medicine. However its better if one can mix it with food before shabbos and eat it in that way on Shabbos.
7) A woman may go to the mikvah Friday night.
8) One should not take Shabbos walks on Shabbos Tisha Bav.
9) After Shabbos, we say Hamavdil Bain Kodesh L’Chol, and we go to Maariv in our Shabbos clothing. After Borchu, we change to Tisha V’Av shoes. If a shul Davens Maariv before Tzais, you should not change shoes then, but wait until after Tzais to do so.
10) Because one may not prepare on Shabbos for Chol, the shoes should be placed in Shul before Shabbos. Similarly, one may not bring a Kinos to Shul before Shabbos is over.
11.) If possible, one should change to weekday clothing before saying Kinos.
12) After Davening Motzoi Shabbos, but before Eichah, we make Baorei M’Orei Ha”Eish on a Havdalah candle, like on a regular Motzoi Shabbos. Women who stay home should make the Bracha on the double candle at home. No other parts of Havdalah are performed at that time. After Tisha b’Av, Havdalah is made on wine, without Besamim. The person making Havdalah may drink the wine himself.
8) One should not take Shabbos walks on Shabbos Tisha Bav.
9) After Shabbos, we say Hamavdil Bain Kodesh L’Chol, and we go to Maariv in our Shabbos clothing. After Borchu, we change to Tisha V’Av shoes. If a shul Davens Maariv before Tzais, you should not change shoes then, but wait until after Tzais to do so.
10) Because one may not prepare on Shabbos for Chol, the shoes should be placed in Shul before Shabbos. Similarly, one may not bring a Kinos to Shul before Shabbos is over.
11.) If possible, one should change to weekday clothing before saying Kinos.
12) After Davening Motzoi Shabbos, but before Eichah, we make Baorei M’Orei Ha”Eish on a Havdalah candle, like on a regular Motzoi Shabbos. Women who stay home should make the Bracha on the double candle at home. No other parts of Havdalah are performed at that time. After Tisha b’Av, Havdalah is made on wine, without Besamim. The person making Havdalah may drink the wine himself.
13. A Choleh Or kattan or a women who will not be fasting must make Havdalah on a Kos before they eat. and should only make havdalah right before they are ready to eat. Since havdala is made on wine which you can not drink on Tisha Bav the poskim rule that you may make on Grape Juice and give it to a Katan to drink. If there is no Katan you may make havdala on coffe , Tea or 100%Orange juice. At last resort one may drink grape juice on their own. (Orchos Rabbeinu)
HAVDALAH on Motzei Tisha B'av Nidcha
14) On Motzoi Tisha B’Av Nidcheh, one makes havdala and is permissible to drink the cup of wine. We do not make a bracha on besamim or a Ner. We only make a borei pri Hagafen and say Hamavdil.
15) It is permitted to listen to music on Motzei Tisha Bav nidcha and do laundry, but we do noto drink wine or eat meat until the morning.
Siyum Hashas update regarding transportation ,Tickets, hookup locations,parking, Speakers.
update 8/01/2012
For Full Schedule and speakers Click HERE
Live Hookup info click HERE
Siyum will go on as planned despite weather forecast.
SIYUM HASHAS WEATHER WATCH HERE :
With just days away to the twelfth Siyum hashas of daf Yomi, taking place August 1st, 2012 at Metlife stadium. Tickets have been sold out. There will be satellite locations with hookups to the event. There is a hookup in Brooklyn a live video feed at Bais yaakov of Boro Park 14th Avenue and 46th Street for both men & women. $20 Admission fee. Doors open at 5:30 pm
LIVE video HOOKUP Information for SIYUM HASHAS 2012
Lakewood- Lake terrace hall $20 admission 1690 Oak Street
Catskills -- Raleigh Hoter 234 Heiden Road $20 admission
Brooklyn- Bais yaakov of boro park
Queens- yeshiva Shar Yashuv 1 Cedarlawn Avenue
Tickets
A website has been set up to pair those looking to buy or sell their tickets click here for the site. Or you can email us here at Thepartialview@gmail.com and we will try to pair Buyers and sellers who have extra tickets for the Siyum.
you can try to order through Oorah Kiruv Rechokim.
Hookup locations to be announced. There will be audio feeds as well as live hookups to other states and countries. As of now there will be not be live stream of the siyum. It maybe a good idea to call the Siyum Hotline at 1877-SIYUM-12 as Last minute tickets become available.
Program schedule and speakers
The schedule has not been made public yet. Mincha will begin at 7 PM. List of Speakers is still in formation as of now the speakers are Novominsker rebbe , Klausenberger rebbe, Rav Malkiel Kotler will also be Mesayem. Rav Yaakov Hillel will start the next cycle with maseches Brachos. Rabbi Lau, Rabbi Yissocher Frand Rav Shmuel Kaminetzky the Philadelphia rosh yeshiva and Rav Yitzchok Scheiner- Kamenitzer Rosh yeshiva from Eretz Yisroel are rumored to speak. There will be a tribute for all the kids who participated in the Masmidei hashas program, and a Azkara for the 6 million kedoshim kayl maleh will be recited by Chazan cantor Yitzchock Meir Helfgot. All participants will receive the special" HASIYUM" booklet published exclusively for the Siyum. There is a separate hasiyum junior for kids and children attending.
The Mezamrim Choir will be there along with Reb Abish Brodt and the Werdyger Mishpacha R' Mendy and his son Sruly. The Siyum will continue the tradition of having a one man band by the talented Shabsy Parnes.
Transportation
Siyum organizers are asking everyone to avoid traveling by car due to the heavy rush hour traffic coupled with the capacity crowd expexted, to go with mass transit click Here , or reserve with the chartered buses leaving from many locations in the tristate area.
Wednesday, August 1- The Coach USA 351 Express buses to the Agudath Israel of America religious event will run continuously between 3:00 pm and 7:30 pm from Area X (41st Street between 8th & 9th Ave). The last bus will leave the New Meadowlands Stadium 30 minutes after the event ends. In the event of rain, the event will be moved to Thursday, August 2. Buses will run on the same schedule.tickets can be purchased at the following locations:
Bus to the Siyum
Brooklyn -Eichlers on 13th Avenue and Coney Island or at Ocean fruit corner Ocean & Ave P. $22
Catskills- Fellers Pizza, woodridge $35
Lakewood--- Judaica Plaza $25
Monsey- Tuvias Judaica 421 Rt 59 $22
Queens - Gift world $22
Advanced reservation is required through the Agudah office. Coach USA will operate Route 351 Meadowlands express bus directly from Port authority bus terminal (area x 41st bet 8th & 9th Avenues) round trip fair is $10.
$25 parking fee
If you will be traveling by car to Met life stadium there will be a $25 parking fee, this fee is assesed by the stadiium and beyond the control of Agudah and Siyum commitee. There will be direct NJ transit train service from Penn station through Secaucus junction with a direct train to the stadium. Please note the park & Ride facility at Secaucus is full and will not accomadate Siyum traffic according to NJ transit. You should not drive to secaucus better boared trains at penn station or Hoboken.
Security
There will be unprecedented security measures in place due to the enormous crowd expected. Many Gov't Agencies will be on hand to controll access to the stadium. All particapants must pass through security screeners prior to entering and will be subject to a pat down as well.
Food
Stadium concessionaires will be selling snacks whose kashrus has been approved by the Agudah, however the sale price of snack items has been determined by the stadium not by the Siyum committee. (if you get the hint it will be expensive just as the parking fee.) While food can be brought into the stadium in bags no larger than 12 by 12 by 12 inches ,siyum attendees will only be permitted to bring one plastic, 20-ounce, sealed beverage into the stadium with them.
Click here for a report on the logistics of the Siyum and the Stadium
For Full Schedule and speakers Click HERE
Live Hookup info click HERE
Siyum will go on as planned despite weather forecast.
SIYUM HASHAS WEATHER WATCH HERE :
With just days away to the twelfth Siyum hashas of daf Yomi, taking place August 1st, 2012 at Metlife stadium. Tickets have been sold out. There will be satellite locations with hookups to the event. There is a hookup in Brooklyn a live video feed at Bais yaakov of Boro Park 14th Avenue and 46th Street for both men & women. $20 Admission fee. Doors open at 5:30 pm
LIVE video HOOKUP Information for SIYUM HASHAS 2012
Lakewood- Lake terrace hall $20 admission 1690 Oak Street
Catskills -- Raleigh Hoter 234 Heiden Road $20 admission
Brooklyn- Bais yaakov of boro park
Queens- yeshiva Shar Yashuv 1 Cedarlawn Avenue
Tickets
A website has been set up to pair those looking to buy or sell their tickets click here for the site. Or you can email us here at Thepartialview@gmail.com and we will try to pair Buyers and sellers who have extra tickets for the Siyum.
you can try to order through Oorah Kiruv Rechokim.
Hookup locations to be announced. There will be audio feeds as well as live hookups to other states and countries. As of now there will be not be live stream of the siyum. It maybe a good idea to call the Siyum Hotline at 1877-SIYUM-12 as Last minute tickets become available.
Program schedule and speakers
The schedule has not been made public yet. Mincha will begin at 7 PM. List of Speakers is still in formation as of now the speakers are Novominsker rebbe , Klausenberger rebbe, Rav Malkiel Kotler will also be Mesayem. Rav Yaakov Hillel will start the next cycle with maseches Brachos. Rabbi Lau, Rabbi Yissocher Frand Rav Shmuel Kaminetzky the Philadelphia rosh yeshiva and Rav Yitzchok Scheiner- Kamenitzer Rosh yeshiva from Eretz Yisroel are rumored to speak. There will be a tribute for all the kids who participated in the Masmidei hashas program, and a Azkara for the 6 million kedoshim kayl maleh will be recited by Chazan cantor Yitzchock Meir Helfgot. All participants will receive the special" HASIYUM" booklet published exclusively for the Siyum. There is a separate hasiyum junior for kids and children attending.
The Mezamrim Choir will be there along with Reb Abish Brodt and the Werdyger Mishpacha R' Mendy and his son Sruly. The Siyum will continue the tradition of having a one man band by the talented Shabsy Parnes.
Transportation
Siyum organizers are asking everyone to avoid traveling by car due to the heavy rush hour traffic coupled with the capacity crowd expexted, to go with mass transit click Here , or reserve with the chartered buses leaving from many locations in the tristate area.
Wednesday, August 1- The Coach USA 351 Express buses to the Agudath Israel of America religious event will run continuously between 3:00 pm and 7:30 pm from Area X (41st Street between 8th & 9th Ave). The last bus will leave the New Meadowlands Stadium 30 minutes after the event ends. In the event of rain, the event will be moved to Thursday, August 2. Buses will run on the same schedule.tickets can be purchased at the following locations:
Bus to the Siyum
Brooklyn -Eichlers on 13th Avenue and Coney Island or at Ocean fruit corner Ocean & Ave P. $22
Catskills- Fellers Pizza, woodridge $35
Lakewood--- Judaica Plaza $25
Monsey- Tuvias Judaica 421 Rt 59 $22
Queens - Gift world $22
Advanced reservation is required through the Agudah office. Coach USA will operate Route 351 Meadowlands express bus directly from Port authority bus terminal (area x 41st bet 8th & 9th Avenues) round trip fair is $10.
$25 parking fee
If you will be traveling by car to Met life stadium there will be a $25 parking fee, this fee is assesed by the stadiium and beyond the control of Agudah and Siyum commitee. There will be direct NJ transit train service from Penn station through Secaucus junction with a direct train to the stadium. Please note the park & Ride facility at Secaucus is full and will not accomadate Siyum traffic according to NJ transit. You should not drive to secaucus better boared trains at penn station or Hoboken.
Security
There will be unprecedented security measures in place due to the enormous crowd expected. Many Gov't Agencies will be on hand to controll access to the stadium. All particapants must pass through security screeners prior to entering and will be subject to a pat down as well.
Food
Stadium concessionaires will be selling snacks whose kashrus has been approved by the Agudah, however the sale price of snack items has been determined by the stadium not by the Siyum committee. (if you get the hint it will be expensive just as the parking fee.) While food can be brought into the stadium in bags no larger than 12 by 12 by 12 inches ,siyum attendees will only be permitted to bring one plastic, 20-ounce, sealed beverage into the stadium with them.
Click here for a report on the logistics of the Siyum and the Stadium
Tuesday, July 24, 2012
In just over a year we lost so many gedolim, a churban in our time, how do we fill the void?
The recent petirah of Rav Elyashiv Zatzal has left Klal yisroel with a tremendous void. It is brought down that the loss of a gadol is like the loss of the bais hamikdosh. Thinking back over the last year or so, we've lost so many leaders, gedolim and Roshei yeshiva. Its scary to think about the void this has left us and how much more protection we need from hashem. Since last year we've lost gedolim both in EY and Chutz La'aretz.,
Rav kuppelman ZT'L
Rav Michel yehuda Lefkowitz ZT'L
Rav Leib Heiman ZT'L
Rav Dov Schwartzman ZT'L
Rav Nosson Tzvi Finkel ZT'L
Rav Chaim Pinchos Scheinberg ZT'L
Rav Eizak Ausband ZT'L
Rav Simcha shustal ZT'L
Viznitz Rebbe ZT"L
Viznitz Rebbe ZT"L
Rav Elyashiv ZT'L
and many young talmidei Chachomim who were taken from us in their prime. The gemara says, Every generation that does not build the Bais HaMikdash it is as if they destroyed it. Since that doesn't seem to move us, often Hashem actually brings a Churban equal to that of the Churban Bais HaMikdash. We are living a a dangerous time with the Matzav in EY and many tzaros that yidden are going through. Let us cry out to hashem and be mechazek our emunah be mechazek in Torah and Chesed and be zoche this Tisha B'av to the geula shleima.
Sunday, July 22, 2012
Mishpacha magazine responds to feedback on Draft article,Yated prints speech by Rav Malkiel Kotler shlita
Mishpacha magazine responded in its editorial to a backlash and critisisim of publishing an article recently regarding the draft in Israel. The article written by Aviad Friedman of the Plessner commission stated, he will do everything in his power to draft as many yeshiva bochurim as possible into the army. In his weekly Editorial Rabbi Grylak acknowledged the uproar yet explained his reasoning to publish the article.
"We’ve been bombarded with reader feedback after publishing an interview with Aviad Friedman, secretary of the Plesner Committee which was convened for the supposedly urgent need to work out a plan for drafting yeshivah students into Israel’s military forces. Our intention, of course, was not to promote his views, but still I’m glad so many readers were upset about the piece.
We believe it is important to reveal the other side’s hand, yet we were heartened by the enraged responses we got from our readers, which was a testimony to what they hold most dear. There’s a popular saying that the news media serve as the watchdog of democracy, and we know that this isn’t always true. The media seems just as likely to appear in the guise of a Rottweiler that attacks the deserving and undeserving indiscriminately. In any case, the readership is clearly the watchdog of journalism. Our readers proved that in their responses to the Friedman interview."
However the Yated Ne'eman printed remarks from Rav Malkiel Kotler Shlita who spoke recently on behalf of Lev Lachim in Lakewood. Not mentioning the magazine by name the Rosh yeshiva alluded to the fact that there's a magazine in america that published an article explaining why bnei torah should go to the army, how one can be a sheiner yid in the army he can learn Daf yomi he can daven at the kosel and he can do all other gutteh zachen. It portrays how the army is not that bad,This the RY said is a breach in our Choma.
The RY spoke about the danger facing eretz yisrael being a small country surrounded by Billions of enemies. any size army can not protect eretz yisrael its a makom sakanna in the natural order of things. The shmirah of EY is only from hashem who protects us. the true army of klal yisroel is the bnei torah who learn torah . Perhaps we need even more bnei torah than ever to protect us in this eis tzara. Our Choma is the torah. Our hashkafos have to be strong. If we dont have enough soldiers in EY , we need more Bnei torah.
Saturday, July 21, 2012
Agudah responds to Viznnitz rebbe call not to attend Siyum hashas
According to a report Here, The Agudah's Rabbi Becker responds to the Viznitz rebbe of EY who was supposed to attend the Siyum following his vacation in the UK. The rebbe has decided to boycott the Siyum due to the presence of Rabbi Lau who represents the Zionist state. The rebbe will instead return to Eretz Yisrael and celebrate the Siyum hashas there. It appears the rebbes uncle The Viznitz rebbe from Monsey issued the call not to attend since amongst the speakers there will be Zionist Rabbis referring to Rabbi Lau.
Rabbi Becker explained that a delegation from Agudah went recently to EY and invited Rabbi Lau to represent the Holocaust survivors who were moser nefesh for torah. They invited Rav Yaakov Hillel as well to represent the Sefardi population.
Rabbi Shlomo Gertzulin of the Agudah was on the Zev Brenner show he said while the rebbe is a gadol whose views are respected and does not need our haskama and for reason of his choosing is not in favor of his chassidim participating. On the other hand the Agudah is guided by the Moetzes gedolei hatorah and all issues pertaining to the siyum hashas as well. We are looking forward to a tremendous event other chasidim will be participating too. The stadium is sold out and other venues are currently in the making. The Klausenberger rebbe will attend the siyum and he is slated to speak too.
Rabbi Becker said that It is very unfortunate that in the three weeks continues baseless hatred, even at a gathering that signifies more than anything the unity of klal yisrael - the Achdus of Torah study ".
However, he added, that Viznitz - U.S. and Satmar never took part in the initiatives and events of Agudath Israel of America.
As a result, there is no expected reduction in the number of participants, "I wish we had another 10 thousand places, we are flooded with thousands of requests from people begging for tickets. We are doing everything to try to find other places near the stadium, already filled to capacity.
Rabbi Becker explained that a delegation from Agudah went recently to EY and invited Rabbi Lau to represent the Holocaust survivors who were moser nefesh for torah. They invited Rav Yaakov Hillel as well to represent the Sefardi population.
Rabbi Shlomo Gertzulin of the Agudah was on the Zev Brenner show he said while the rebbe is a gadol whose views are respected and does not need our haskama and for reason of his choosing is not in favor of his chassidim participating. On the other hand the Agudah is guided by the Moetzes gedolei hatorah and all issues pertaining to the siyum hashas as well. We are looking forward to a tremendous event other chasidim will be participating too. The stadium is sold out and other venues are currently in the making. The Klausenberger rebbe will attend the siyum and he is slated to speak too.
Rabbi Becker said that It is very unfortunate that in the three weeks continues baseless hatred, even at a gathering that signifies more than anything the unity of klal yisrael - the Achdus of Torah study ".
However, he added, that Viznitz - U.S. and Satmar never took part in the initiatives and events of Agudath Israel of America.
As a result, there is no expected reduction in the number of participants, "I wish we had another 10 thousand places, we are flooded with thousands of requests from people begging for tickets. We are doing everything to try to find other places near the stadium, already filled to capacity.
Friday, July 20, 2012
Speakers for Siyum hashas not finalized, Viznitz rebbe from Monsey issues call to Chasidim
For Updated Siyum schedule and speakers click HERE
It appears with all the planning of the Siyum hashas to take place iyh on August 1st 2012. The program and Schedule has yet to be finalized. A lot of buzz was created With the report that Rav Shteinman might attend the siyum. As reported here Rav Lau was to attend and speak as well. however it appears that did not sit well with many RY as well as the Viznitz rebbe of Monsey who is said to have told his chasidim not to attend if Rabbi Lau does end up speaking. Its nothing per se about rabbi Lau but the mere fact that he represents the Zionist state being a former chief rabbi. At this sensitive time with the shadow of a draft on all yeshiva Bochrim it does not sit well with many Roshei Yeshiva. Some are wondering why the Agudah decided on giving him a platform.
It appears with all the planning of the Siyum hashas to take place iyh on August 1st 2012. The program and Schedule has yet to be finalized. A lot of buzz was created With the report that Rav Shteinman might attend the siyum. As reported here Rav Lau was to attend and speak as well. however it appears that did not sit well with many RY as well as the Viznitz rebbe of Monsey who is said to have told his chasidim not to attend if Rabbi Lau does end up speaking. Its nothing per se about rabbi Lau but the mere fact that he represents the Zionist state being a former chief rabbi. At this sensitive time with the shadow of a draft on all yeshiva Bochrim it does not sit well with many Roshei Yeshiva. Some are wondering why the Agudah decided on giving him a platform.
Wednesday, July 18, 2012
Maran Harav yosef Shalom Elyashiv ZT"L. Levaya hookup information and updates.
Israeli TV live HERE broadcast will air again from the Bais hakevaros.
live video broadcast here. Begining at 9 pm Israel time 3pm Est
HERE
for audio click HERE or here.
Phone hook up info: (732) 551-3351 dial #9 from the main menu.
(712) 432-4213
There will not be any hespedim except one by his son in law rav Yitzchock Zilberstein.
The Levaya will begin tonight 10:00 pm Israeli time leaving from his home at the beginning of meah Shearim going by foot to Har Hamenuchos. He will be buried alongside his wife and children. Rav Don Segal will recite tehillim followed by short divrei hesped by his son In law Rav Yitzchock Zilberstein.
Upon hearing the besurah his son in law Rav Chaim Kanievsky tore kriah.
Click here for video of the Mittah being carried out of the hospital
August 1st 2012, date of Siyum hashas, date of drafting yeshiva bochrim goes into effect
August 1st the day of the Siyum Hashas has now become the day that all Charedim would be drafted into the Israeli army. With the Tal law set to expire on that day, Israeli FM Avigdor Lieberman is calling on equality for all to share the burden of serving in the Israeli army. If the law is not changed or upheld by that day which dosent seem likely, than the current status of all citizens serving as of 1949 will go into effect. There will be no deferments for yeshiva Bochrim at all. It is unlikely that this will happen though, since PM Netanyahu has several options to postpone the expiration of the Tal law for a while and will most probably call early elections.
With the Siyum of daf yomi taking place on August 1st , there is no doubt the Gedolim will address the issue and speak about the sakanah facing the bnei hayeshivos in Eretz yisrael and the torah world at large.
Ironically the former chief rabbi of Israel Rabbi Yisrael M. Lau is set to speak at the Siyum as well. Although he spoke in support of the yeshivos, there are some who feel that since he represents and is an ambassador for the state of Israel, the agudah should not be giving him a speaking slot at the siyum hashas at this sensitive time.
With the Siyum of daf yomi taking place on August 1st , there is no doubt the Gedolim will address the issue and speak about the sakanah facing the bnei hayeshivos in Eretz yisrael and the torah world at large.
Ironically the former chief rabbi of Israel Rabbi Yisrael M. Lau is set to speak at the Siyum as well. Although he spoke in support of the yeshivos, there are some who feel that since he represents and is an ambassador for the state of Israel, the agudah should not be giving him a speaking slot at the siyum hashas at this sensitive time.
Friday, July 13, 2012
"הפלס" new competing Litvish newspaper launches inagural issue
As reported here Many leading roshei yeshiva were not happy with the direction the former editors were taking at the Yated Neeman. They ousted the editors and made changes to the paper.
Thursday, July 12, 2012
Novominsker rebbe and Former chief Rabbi of Israel Rabbi Lau, set to speak at the Siyum Hashas
Rumors swirling that former Israeli chief Rabbi Yisrael Meir Lau will be speaking at the twelfth Siyum Hashas in Metlife stadium. On the weekly Siyum update on the Zev Brenner show Rabbi Shlomo Gertzulin did not deny the rumor although he did not specifically confirm it, he hinted they will both be speaking. Other speakers will be The head of Agudah the Novominsker rebbe,Rav yaakov Hillel, Rav Nosson Sherman of Artscroll and Rav malkiel Kotler who is said to be mesayem. The program is still in formation and will be publicized within the next 2 weeks.
! LAU מכלל הן אתה שומע
! LAU מכלל הן אתה שומע
Wednesday, July 11, 2012
As Siyum hashas nears many frustrated as they can not afford the expensive seats while cheaper ones are all sold out.
With the August 1st Siyum date approaching, the $18 and $36 tickets are sold out. The only tickets left are those of $54 and up. Many who either procrastinated or just weren't sure of their summer bein hazmanim schedule can not afford the expensive tickets available for the Siyum. Apparently the $18 seats were sold out to groups and camps within the first few weeks when tickets went on sale. Recently they were made available again but only for a short time. "I want to bring my 2 kids" a friend commented, but I cant afford it.
The internet Asifa that took place in May at Citifield charged a flat rate $10 fee for all tickets. Hopefully the Agudah can make arrangements for the many youngeleit who can not afford the expensive tickets but want to partake in the siyum. Either they fill up or the other option is having empty seats which nobody wants.
The internet Asifa that took place in May at Citifield charged a flat rate $10 fee for all tickets. Hopefully the Agudah can make arrangements for the many youngeleit who can not afford the expensive tickets but want to partake in the siyum. Either they fill up or the other option is having empty seats which nobody wants.
Tuesday, June 26, 2012
Siyum Hashas tickets mailed out, excitement builds as Siyum nears.
The Siyum tickets were mailed out to all those who ordered. Following a mass Ad campaign in the print media as well as Jewish radio stations, tickets are selling fast. Limited $18 tickets still available. To order Siyum Hashas tickets call 1-877-Siyum-12 or click here. Organizers also reached out to kids who participated in the masmidei hashas to join in the Siyum. The program will begin with Mincha at 7:00 PM one united Minyan and will end with One united Mnyan for Maariv.There is a possibility of Kidush Levana recital too (its an outdoor stadium) for those who wait till after Tisha B'av which wont be until Sunday night, than bad weather for a few nights may result in wed night being the first available to say kiddush levana.
There will be tight security in and around the stadium. According to Siyum literature everyone entering the stadium will be subject to a pat down by security personel ( Men ,Women and Children). Hopefully not by the TSA!!
The chart below has been reconfigured for the women's section.
Tuesday, June 19, 2012
Agudah applauds President Obama Immigration policy for the young.
The immigration policy enunciated by the Obama Administration regarding individuals who entered the United States in their youth was applauded by Agudath Israel of America, a national Orthodox Jewish organization. Under the new U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) directive, there would be “deferred action” for a period of two years in regard to some individuals who face removal from the country. Persons falling within this category will be eligible to apply for work authorization.
“The policy is both pragmatic and proper,” said David Grunblatt, Chair of Agudath Israel’s Legal Services Network Immigration Committee. “These foreign-born individuals were brought to this country as youngsters, were educated here, have contributed their talents here and continue to live here. They should not live in the shadow of being expelled from the U.S. to a country where they have never lived and might not even speak the language.”
The DHS’ policy is discretionary in nature and is intended to be applied on a case by case basis to persons not above age 30. Eligibility criteria include: entry into the U.S. under age 16, continuous residence for five years, and current enrollment in school, graduation from high school or honorable discharge from the Armed Forces. Persons will not be deemed eligible if they have been convicted of a felony or significant misdemeanor, or otherwise pose a threat to national security or public safety.
DHS has also made clear that “deferred action” confers no substantive right, immigration status, or pathway to citizenship.
“The policy addresses an urgent and unfortunate situation — one that has affected many members of the Jewish Community that have sought our help but for whom little could be done,” concluded Rabbi Abba Cohen, Agudath Israel’s Vice President for Federal Affairs and Washington Director. “And, given our community’s history, we must be particularly sensitive that our immigration policies embody compassion and common sense. This is a positive step in that direction.”
Tuesday, June 5, 2012
Simchas in Klal yisroel, reporting the positive.
Walk to your fridge, look at your calendar, check out your scheduler on your cell phone, the boxes are full and scribbled in with reminders for the many Simchas during the month of June. Baruch hashem there are so many simchos in klal yisrael. We tend not to report on positive and good news. Yet how can we ignore the very fact that yidden are traveling every night to one, two, or even three weddings. Families are commuting throughout the Tri-state area, from Brooklyn to Lakewood, from Lakewood to Monsey, or from out of town. Many are traveling long road trips to or from the midwest or other places out of town to attened a family simcha.
We are witnessing the continuation and constant building of klal yisrael. The continuation of the promise of lo yomushu mpi zraacha. Yes we are getting home very late and than have a wedding the next night again. Not to forget the Shabbos aufruf and the excited family get together for Shabbos Sheva Brachos.
Many yeshivos and mosdos are holding their annual fundraising dinners as well. We tend to take it for granted, however we must stop and pause and see what is going on around us. We should appreciate the kindness of hashem and to think about, and help those that are having a difficult time with shidduchim during theses times of Simcha.
Right now my mind is in shul Shabbos morning toward the end of Musaf. There's a kiddush in shul, the waiters are bringing out the bags of plastic ware and the smell of kugel fills the room. There is nothing I want to do more than crack open a bottle of Bourbon and drink a, Lechaim!
Friday, June 1, 2012
Agudah statement on Ruling of DOMA as unconstitutional
Agudath Israel of America released the following statment today in response to the Court of Appeals ruling on DOMA.Agudath Israel of America is deeply disappointed by the ruling handed down by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit that found the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) to be unconstitutional. The decision will do much harm to traditional marriage, but its implications will have a much farther reach.
The court held that the moral justification for maintaining the historic definition of marriage was not a sufficient reason for the federal government to legislatively define marriage in the traditional manner. Agudath Israel argued in an amicus brief submitted to the court in this case that moral considerations are, and historically have been, a rational basis – indeed, even a compelling interest – for enacting social legislation.
The court’s rejection of this argument threatens to erase “morality” as a foundation for legislative action – a result with potentially severe and far-reaching societal effects.”
Agudath Israel has been a strong supporter of DOMA since its inception, having – among other things – testified in its support before the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee in 1996. We will continue to support this vital statute as it likely makes its way up to the United States Supreme Court for final review.
Daas torah should count in America too!
While many Roshei Yeshiva attended the asifa in Citifield, leading up to it, many Roshei Yeshiva were not supportive of it or were outright against it. Many senior Roshei Yeshiva held the opinion that yeshivos should not participate, and the event should be in a smaller venue for baalei batim. The organizers bypassed the opinion of the American Roshei Yeshiva and went directly to Eretz Yisrael seeking approval of the Gedolim there which they got. Letters were posted from the gedolei Eretz Yisrael calling on all to attened including bnei torah to take off from yeshiva. How can a letter have validity when they went to Rav Chaim kanievsky and only presented one side. He did not hear the opposing opinions of rav Shmuel Kaminetzky, senior Rosh Yeshiva in America amongst other roshei Yeshiva as well. Had Rav Chaim heared both sides and then side with one, than we can follow his psak. As it turns out the gedolim in EY were unaware and were not told of the opposing opinions of the American Roshei yeshiva.
It was a little before the asifa when people went into Rav Chaim and explained to him the opposition of many American Roshei yeshiva. Is daas torah of American Roshei Yeshiva worthless as was shown by this asifa?
Why did we bypass it and run to Eretz Yisrael when the RY here are in tune with whats going on and had an opinion on the matter? I am Chas veshalom not questioning or undermining any of the gedolim both here and in eretz yisrael. Yet the message and events from the asifa clearly showed that the daas torah of the Roshei Yeshiva in America was ignored. Confused!!!
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