Daf LaKorei

Shabbos Emor

May 18th 2019- May 24th, 2019 13 Iyar - 19 Iyar , 5779

DVAR TORAH

Make peace between people, but do not be negatively influenced.

"AND THE ALMIGHTY SAID TO MOSHE, SPEAK TO THE PRIESTS, THE SONS OF AHARON, AND SAY TO THEM, FOR A PERSON HE SHALL NOT DEFILE HIMSELF AMONG HIS PEOPLE." (Vayikra 21:1)

     The Chozeh of Lublin explained this verse, told to Moshe, should be worthy of being the descendants of Aharon. That is, just as Aharon had this distinction of loving and pursuing peace, so too, they also should work on acquiring this trait. Therefore the latter part of this verse warns them that even though they should try to make peace between people whenever they can, they must be very careful not to defile themselves in the process. At times they might come into contact with very contentious and intemperate people and they should not become too close to them lest they become negatively influenced by their faults.

     Peace is a blessing that encompasses all blessings. A person who has peace (in his life) at home, at his work place, and among his acquaintances, is a vessel that is equipped to allow other blessings to dwell in side of him. In the silent prayer of Shamoneh Esrei the Barcha of Shalom Peace is purposely saved for last. It cautions us of the reality that a person can acquire everything in life but if he or she does not possess the element of peace the objective of quietude and tranquility will not be realized.

     Inner peace is also essential in Judaism. We are all aware of the fact that when Yakov lost Yosef the divine presents left Yakov. That was attributed to Yakov’s inability to be consoled. He did not have the peace of mind required to invite the omnipotent back into his life. He lost that blessing and as a result suffered greatly for a span of 22 years. People must work on their inner peace as well. At times that can be very challenging however, if we want Hashem to be with us all the time even in hard times we must do everything our power to attain peace of mind.

     May Hashem give us the Bracha of having peace of mind, peace amongst our family members, and peace with our friends.

Wishing everyone a Shabbot Shalom From the Perelson Mishpacha

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Mazal Tov:

Mr. & Mrs. Boris & Esther Drukker on the Bar Mitzvah of their son, Peter Marcus Drukker.  Mazal Tov to the proud grandparents, Mr. & Mrs. Sergey & Magda Halpert & Mr. & Mrs. Yuri & Marina Drukker.

On todays special occasion The Drukker Family wants to keep in mind and honor the loving memory of Yelena Drukker A”H, mother of Boris Drukker and Irene Halpert A”H, mother of Esther Drukker.  They are never forgotten and forever in our hearts.  May their neshamas have an aliyah in zechus of their grandsons Bar Mitzvah.

Refuah Sheleima:

 Leib ben Toiba Magdolena Szigeti, Michael Weisblatt, Meir Kadosh, Louise   Nissenbaum,  Zita Yakubovich, Samuel Richmond, Bella Nortman,   Sharolta Gollender, Melissa Nosomowitz, Eugene Galpert, Nissim Yedin, Judith  Jackier, Lisa Weiselberg, Ann Bieber, Louis Gross, Lawrence & Carol Kaufman,   Louis Kirsch, Florence Birnbaum, Binyamin Joyce, Marlene Nussbaum, Sol Glickstein, Zelig & Miriam Kindler, Breindy Teitelbaum, Avraham Daniel ben Devorah Tova, Luba bas Faiga (mother of Mr. Alex Zinger), PP Charles R. Harary,Rose Bronheim, Brenda Iosefson,  Tzilia Adamsky, Alex ben Leah, Helene Galletta,  Gitel bat Sarah, Esther bat Janja, Ann Chesler, Nissim ben Tamar, Irina bat Bayla,Erica bat Tila Elka, Tzipora bat Rajzi, Malka Shoshana bat Batya Nechama, Rochale Batya bat Chana Masha, Ronie ben Tzipora, Rivfka Deborah bat Gitel, Adam Meister, Yenti bas Chaya, Pesach ben Bayla, Sima Rochel bat Yehudit,    Benjamina Bat Necha, Efrat bas Shoshana, Shmuel Meltser ben Raizel, Eddie Gross,     Chana Frida bat Yehudit, Sala Sultanik, Anne Chesler

KIDDUSH

Hashkama Kiddush:Dr.  & Mrs. Mark & Jill Vogel in memory of Mark’s beloved father, Kenneth Vogel A”H.

Kiddush: Mr. & Mrs. Boris & Esther Drukker on the Bar Mitzvah of their son, Peter Marcus Drukker.

Seudah Shlishit: By the Congregates of FPJC.

 Nedivei  Yom: Mrs. Phyllis Pellman in memory of Phyllis’ beloved grandfather, Israel Dessau A”H, Mrs. Izabella Leiby in memory of Izabella’s beloved father, Peter Boym A”H, Mr. Howard Paskowitz in memory of Howard’s beloved mother, Fay Paskowitz A”H, Dr. Alla Shtaif in memory of Alla’s beloved husband, Dr. Yakov Shtaif A”H, Mrs. Luba Avrutin in memory of Luba’s beloved uncle, Samyon Gravs A”H, Mrs. Esther Redlitz in memory of Esther’s beloved husband, Murray Redlitz A”H, Mrs. Francine Horwitz in memory of Francine’s beloved father-in-law, Julius Yonah Horwitz A”H, Mrs. Renee Goldenkranz in memory of Renee’s beloved mother, Sophie Sternberg A”H, Mr. Martin Izsak in memory of Martin’s beloved brother, Joseph Izsak A”H, Mr. Carl Weiss in memory of Carl’s beloved wife, Karen Weiss A”H, Mrs. Geri Jacobs in memory of Geri’s beloved aunt, Helen Balsam Feinberg A”H, Mrs. Sandra Frost in memory of Sandra’s beloved mother, Anna Koenigsberg A”H, Mrs. Gayle Blumenthal in memory of Gayle's beloved father David Laks A"H.

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