1. AND JACOB SAID TO THEM, ‘MY BROTHERS. FROM WHERE DO YOU COME?’ … AND HE SAID, ‘IT IS STILL THE MIDDLE OF THE DAY. IT’S NOT YET TIME TO BRING IN THE SHEEP. WHY NOT WATER THEM, AND GO ON GRAZING …’ (29:4-7)
It was just a small incident.
Jacob sees some workers ‘goofing off’. Standing around, instead of doing their job.
It would have been easy to ignore it. (more…)
1. ISAAC … MARRIED REBECCA …’ (24:67)
Rebecca. One of the founding mothers of the Jewish People.
Married to Isaac. Abraham’s son. The first Jewish child.
What do we know about her? What made her the right person?
The Torah stresses one thing. (more…)
This week’s CTN Shabbat Fax is sponsored by all of us at CTN and the entire extended CTN Family, wishing a huge ‘Mazel tov’ to Yehuda Spielman on the occasion of his Bar Mitzvah this Shabbos. May you continue in the ways of your wonderful parents and grandparents and grow to be a wonderful human being and a great Jew! We are so proud of you!
1. AND ABRAHAM BELIEVED IN G-D. AND HE CONSIDERED IT TO BE A KINDNESS.’ (15:6).
Abraham. One man. Who changed an entire world.
He did so much for G-d. (more…)
This week’s CTN Shabbat Fax is sponsored by the Deutsch Family, in memory of Rae Daniel z”l, a truly special and beloved person. She was a unique combination of scholarship, piety, sincerity, and tremendous dedication, whose passing in October 1992 (2 Mar Cheshvan 5753) left an immense void in the hearts of her family, friends and students. During the many years that she taught in Hebrew schools, she was more than just another teacher. She was that rare individual who truly inspired her students with love of Judaism, tradition and the Land of Israel. In the words of a parent of two of her students “… she touched our lives, and opened a new world for Amy and Leah …”. The CTN Shabbat Fax tries to represent all that Rae Daniel was. We pray that her memory be blessed, as the Shabbat Fax continues to bring Jewish thought and inspiration to more and more people.
1. THE GREAT FLOOD.
Many ancient cultures had the story.
But the Torah is unique. (more…)
VOLUME 21, ISSUE 1 WEDNESDAY,
TORAH PORTION: B’REISHIS (GENESIS 1:1 – 6:8)
SHIMINI ATZERES – CANDLE LIGHTING: 6:22 P.M. (CHICAGO)
Shmini Atzeres / Simchas Torah Holiday Issue
This week’s CTN Shabbat Fax is sponsored by Doris and Ron Lazarus in honor of their children Matthew and Jennifer Seidner, and grandchildren Talia, Perla and Jonah. “May the New Year bless you with good health and continued strength. May you feel our love, devotion and pride on every step of your journey. We are filled with gratitude for all that you teach us, every moment of every day. Happy 6th Birthday Talia. We love you! Love, Bubbie and Poppa”
1. “IN THE BEGINNING G-D CREATED
This Shabbat, in synagogues around the world, we’re back to square one.
Starting to study the Torah all over again. From the beginning.
It’s always been a very Jewish approach to Torah.
… As soon as we finish – we start again!
It’s something we should appreciate. Be proud of.
And make sure we continue.
… The love for learning. The endless passion to know more.
And – most importantly – never to say: “I know that already.” (more…)
VOLUME 20, ISSUE 37 FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 2013 / 9 TISHRI 5774
YOM KIPPUR – CANDLE LIGHTING: 6:43 P.M. SHABBAT ENDS: 7:52 PM (CHICAGO)
This week’s Shabbat Fax/Email is dedicated by all of us at CTN, in memory of Rhoda Ross and Howard Ross z”l. This past Wednesday’s Evening with Rebbetzin Esther Jungreis, which was dedicated in their memory, was a tremendous success. May the inspiration this special evening brought to close to 300 Jewish men and women of all backgrounds, be a merit for them and for their family.
1. YOM KIPPUR. THE DAY OF ATONEMENT
After hours of prayer and introspection, it is customary to end Yom Kippur with a short ritual.
… A short blowing of the shofar.
Which is exactly how the High Holidays began. With the blowing of the shofar on Rosh Hashanah.
… And this might be one of the most important High Holiday messages. (more…)
VOLUME 20, ISSUE 36 FRIDAY, AUGUST 30, 2013 / 24 ELUL 5773
TORAH PORTION: NITZAVIM- VAYAYLECH (DEUTERONOMY 29:9 – 31:30)
CANDLE LIGHTING: 7:06 P.M. SHABBAT ENDS: 8:15 PM (CHICAGO)
This week’s Shabbat Fax/Email is dedicated by Bruce & Kiki Wittert wishing Mazel Tov to our wonderful children Mitch and Amy Rose, on the occasion of Yosef Chaim’s ‘upsherin’ – his third birthday and special first haircut! May he grow to be a great human being and a great Jew, who is a pride to his family and the entire community. We wish to thank CTN for all they have done for our entire family.
Special Rosh Hashanah Issue
1. ‘IT IS YOUR WAY, OUR G-D, TO BE PATIENT WITH BOTH THE BAD PEOPLE AND THE GOOD PEOPLE …” (FROM THE SPECIAL HIGH HOLIDAY SEASON, ‘SELICHOT’ SERVICE, THAT BEGINS THIS SATURDAY NIGHT.)
G-d is patient with us. It’s an important theme to remember during Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur. (more…)
VOLUME 20, ISSUE 35 FRIDAY, AUGUST 23, 2013 / 17 ELUL 5773
TORAH PORTION: KI-SAVO (DEUTERONOMY 26:1 – 29:8)
CANDLE LIGHTING: 7:18 P.M. SHABBAT ENDS: 8:2 PM (CHICAGO)
This week’s CTN Shabbat Fax is sponsored by Rabbi Moshe Katz and family, in honor of the second yartzeit of his brother, Rabbi Reuven Katz z”l. “Growing up you were a role model for us. We loved Torah because you loved Torah. We wanted to live elevated lives because your life was elevated!”
