Rabbi Gavriel, Rebbetzin Leah and the Board wish you a Shabbat Shalom & Chag Pesach Sameach ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏
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In a decisive moment like this, Israel has to reaffirm its strength by striking back - editorial
While retaliation is costly, the cost of inaction is higherThe risks of escalation are real. Iran’s sophisticated air defenses and the potential for retaliation highlight the gamble inherent in military strikes. Yet, the cost of inaction might be higher, given Iran’s continued aggression and the progress in its nuclear program. Israel’s past reluctance to escalate conflicts could shift, considering the current threats that extend beyond its borders to include significant global implications.
Israel’s response to the April 14 assault by Iran must be contextualized within a larger framework of strategic defense and geopolitical signaling. This reaction must be interpreted not merely as a response to an isolated provocation but as a cornerstone of a comprehensive strategy aimed at maintaining regional stability and actively deterring future acts of aggression from Tehran. This strategy is about protecting national borders and upholding international norms and the laws of armed conflict, which underscore the legitimacy of a nation’s right to defend its sovereignty against external threats. As Iran continues to challenge regional security, Israel’s military and diplomatic maneuvers must be meticulously calibrated to reinforce its position without escalating conflicts unnecessarily. The events of April 14 should serve as a decisive moment for Israel to reaffirm its strategic imperatives and underscore its commitment to national and regional security. The necessary response from Israel should be robust and multi-dimensional, designed not only to neutralize the immediate threats posed by Iranian aggression but also to project an unambiguous message to both Iran and the international community. This message must articulate that Israel, along with its allies, is fully prepared and capable of confronting and overcoming any threats to its security and stability. Such a stance is vital for deterring future conflicts and reinforcing the integrity of emerging diplomatic relationships in the Middle East.
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Shabbat Starts / Ends Friday, 19 April, Light Candles by 5:30pm, Shabbat 20 April, Shabbat ends 6:26pm
This Shabbat the Parashat is METZORA. (See Synopsis below)
SERVICES: Fri, 19 April, Mincha 5:35pm Shabbat Hagadol, 20 April, Shacharit 9:15am. Followed by a sit down kiddush Sun, 21 April - 8:00am Shacharit Sun, 21 April - Mincha 5:30pm Mon, 22 April - Shacharit 6:45am; Eat Chametz until 10:28am, Sell & Burn Chametz by 11:23am, Communal burning - 10:45am EREV PESACH: Mon, 22 April - Erev Pesach Mincha - 5:30pm, recite Kiddush after 6:24pm Tues, 23 April - Wed 24 April - Shacharit 9:15am Thurs, 25 April - Fri, 26 April - Mincha 5:30pm Thur, 25 April - Fri, 26 April, Shacharit 7:30am
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Prayer for healing - Refuah Shlema - (רפואה שלמה)
For all those that are in need of a Refuah Shlema (רפואה שלמה) - may they be granted a complete and speedy recovery. Please let us know of anyone that you feel should be included in our weekly prayers. (Please provide their Hebrew name and their mothers Hebrew name.).
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Parashat Metzora in a NutshellLeviticus 14:1–15:33The name of the Parshah, “Metzora,” is often translated as “leper” and it is found in Leviticus 14:2. Last week’s Parshah described the signs of the metzora (commonly mistranslated as “leper”)—a person afflicted by a spiritual malady which places him or her in a state of ritual impurity. This week’s Torah reading begins by detailing how the recovered metzora is purified by the kohen (priest) with a special procedure involving two birds, spring water in an earthen vessel, a piece of cedar wood, a scarlet thread and a bundle of hyssop. A home can also be afflicted with tzaraat by the appearance of dark red or green patches on its walls. In a process lasting as long as nineteen days, a kohen determines if the house can be purified, or whether it must be demolished. Ritual impurity is also engendered through a seminal or other discharge in a man, and menstruation or other discharge of blood in a woman, necessitating purification through immersion in a mikvah. © Copyright, all rights reserved. If you enjoyed this article, we encourage you to distribute it further, provided that you comply with Chabad.org's copyright policy.
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