VOLUME 20, ISSUE 24 FRIDAY, MAY 17, 2013 \/ 8 SIVAN 5773
\nCANDLE LIGHTING: 7:46 P.M. SHABBAT ENDS: 8:57 PM (CHICAGO)
\nTORAH PORTION: NASO (NUMBERS 4:21 – 7:89)<\/p>\n
This week\u2019s CTN Shabbat Fax is dedicated by Heshy & Debbie Wengrow, in memory of Heshy’s father, Avraham Dov ben Yitzchak Menachem HaKohain Wengrow z\u201dl, on the occasion of his 26th yahrzeit. May the Jewish inspiration and growth through this week\u2019s Shabbat Fax be a merit for his neshama (soul).<\/em><\/p>\n <\/p>\n For centuries, Jewish parents have used these words to bless their children. Nervously, the man approached Baron Rothschild for a significant loan. VOLUME 20, ISSUE 24 FRIDAY, MAY 17, 2013 \/ 8 SIVAN 5773 CANDLE LIGHTING: 7:46 P.M. SHABBAT ENDS: 8:57 PM (CHICAGO) TORAH PORTION: NASO (NUMBERS 4:21 – 7:89) This week\u2019s CTN Shabbat Fax is dedicated by Heshy & Debbie Wengrow, in memory of Heshy’s father, Avraham Dov ben Yitzchak Menachem HaKohain Wengrow z\u201dl, on the […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[3],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-785","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-the-chicago-torah-network-shabbat-fax"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/torahnetwork.org\/wp\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/785","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/torahnetwork.org\/wp\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/torahnetwork.org\/wp\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/torahnetwork.org\/wp\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/torahnetwork.org\/wp\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=785"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/torahnetwork.org\/wp\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/785\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":787,"href":"https:\/\/torahnetwork.org\/wp\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/785\/revisions\/787"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/torahnetwork.org\/wp\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=785"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/torahnetwork.org\/wp\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=785"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/torahnetwork.org\/wp\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=785"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}1. May G-d bless you and protect you. May G-d shine His countenance upon you and be gracious to you. May G-d lift up His face toward you and grant you peace. (6:24 -26)<\/h4>\n
\nEach and every Shabbat.
\n‘May G-d bless you.
\nAnd protect you.’
\n\u2026 Because it’s not enough to be blessed. We also need protection.
\nAnd in fact, sometimes we need protection from the blessing itself!
\n\u2026 Think about it. We want everything good for our children.
\nBut all good things come with a challenge.
\nLike, we want them to be comfortable. To have financial security.
\n\u2026 But will they get so comfortable, that they forget about the needs of others?
\nAnd we want them to be accepted in society. Not to be treated differently because they’re
\nJewish.
\nBut freedom and opportunities bring a major challenge.
\n\u2026 Will their Jewish identity remain strong? Will they remain proud, knowledgeable and involved
\nJews?
\nAnd we want them to enjoy life.
\n\u2026 But will they appreciate all the wonderful things they have?
\nOr will they take them for granted?
\n\u2026 So we ask for blessings.
\nBut we also ask for protection.
\nThat they have the strength to live up to the challenges.
\nAnd that way be truly blessed.
\n\u00a7 We all wish the best for our children. And Judaism gives us powerful tools to help make
\nthose blessings happen.
\n\u2026 Jewish traditions. Like having a pushka – charity box – in our home.
\nIt trains our children to give Tzedakah.
\nWe can encourage them to put in a few cents every time they get some money.
\nThis week\u2019s CTN Shabbat Fax is dedicated by Heshy & Debbie Wengrow, in memory
\nof Heshy’s father, Avraham Dov ben Yitzchak Menachem HaKohain Wengrow z\u201dl, on
\nthe occasion of his 26th yahrzeit. May the Jewish inspiration and growth through this
\nweek\u2019s\u2019 Shabbat Fax be a merit for his neshama (soul).
\nIt could be from their allowance. Birthday presents. Or an after-school job.
\nThey’ll learn something very important:
\nThat money comes with a responsibility.
\nTo use it to help others.
\n\u2026 And there’s having a Shabbat meal as a family.
\nIt tells them something about our values.
\nThat as busy as life is, we have to make time for the important things.
\nLike family. Our heritage. And G-d.<\/p>\nSTORY OF THE WEEK<\/h4>\n
\n\u2018It would be my pleasure \u2013 but you must have a co-signer who will guarantee payment.\u2019
\nThe man was quiet. Finally, he said: \u2018I can\u2019t think of anyone. In fact, the only one who may trust
\nme is the Almighty Himself.\u2019
\n\u2018Very well. That name will be fine!\u2019 Rothschild drew up a note and wrote: Endorsed by the
\nRuler of the world. The man signed it and received the money.
\nSix months later, the thankful borrower came to repay the loan. The Baron refused to take the money.
\nHe smiled and said: \u2018The loan has already been paid by the co-signer.\u2019
\nFROM THE RABBIS OF THE TALMUD<\/strong>
\n\u201cEvery man has three names.
\nOne that his father and mother called him.
\nOne that his friends call him.
\nAnd one, the name he acquires for himself.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"