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1) When davening for a Choleh on Shabbos [or Yom Tov], the words "Shabbos [or Yom Tov] Hi M'Lizok U'Refuah Kerova Lavo, It is Shabbos today so I must refrain from crying out, but your Refuah is sure to come soon" are added. (Shulchan Aruch Yoreh Deah Siman 335:6)
2) When davening for the recovery of an ill person, when in their presence, there is no need to mention their name. Saying something to the effect of "Hashem I beseech you to heal him/her" is sufficient. (This is learned in Talmud Brachos 34a from Moshe Rabbeinu when he prayed for the recovery of his sister Miriam where he said (Bamidbar 12:13) "Keil Na Refah Na Lah, Hashem, please heal her" without mentioning her name)
In fact, according to kabalistic sources the prayer has a better chance of being accepted in heaven when the sick person's name is not mentioned, as mentioning their name may evoke Midas HaDin. (See Even Shelaima Perek 9:14 quoting the Gaon of Vilna. See also Chasam Sofer to Nedarim 39b and Hagahos Ya'avetz to Brachos 34a. This is based on a Zohar Parshas Bereishis page 58 in the old prints)
When not in the presence of the Choleh, his/her name should indeed be mentioned along with their mother's name (e.g. Moshe Ben Yocheved or Dina Bas Leah) (See Mogen Avrohom Orach Chaim Siman 119:1 and Rashi to Shabbos 66b Dibur Hamaschil B'shma D'Ima)
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Reader's Question:
Where does it say that one can't kill bugs on Shabbos? How come during the week it is permitted?
Answer:
No living things may be killed on Shabbos. This includes all bugs and insects, with the exception of tiny lice-like insects which arent considered living things. (See Mishna Berura Siman 316:38)
Of course, if someone's life is in danger from a dangerous insect such as a bee, hornet wasp or even a mosquito at times (especially with small children or for people who are allergic to the stings) the insect may be trapped (preferably not using a special trapping device) and if need be, killed. (See Shulchan Aruch Siman 316:10)
During the week, insects that are annoying may be trapped and/or killed.
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As a Zechus for the Refuah Shelaima of one of the Gedolei HaDor, the Telzer Rosh Yeshiva , HaRav Chaim Stein Shlita, R' Chaim Yaakov ben Chasya Miriam, B'soch Sha'ar Cholei Yisroel, we will B'Ezras Hashem post here each day a short Chizuk thought to help us all improve our lives and grow in our service of our Father in heaven, HaKadosh Baruch Hu.
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Chizuk For Today:
A depressed person is easily defeated for he lacks the drive and energy to overcome his adversary.
Similarly in our epic daily battle against the yetzer hara, it is impossible for a person to be truly victorious if he feels despair and depression.
A person needs enthusiasm to overcome his yetzer hara, which comes from true happiness.
Baal Hatanya ZT"L as quoted in Sefer Torah Tavlin
Our holy sages, the Chazal tell us
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- one who studies [at least two] Halachos daily is assured a portion in Olam Haba - the world to come. (Talmud Niddah 73a)
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