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July 9 2010
27 Tamuz 5770
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SPECIAL DOUBLE PORTION L'KAVOD SHABBOS KODESH
Halachos for Erev Shabbos Kodesh
1) It is prohibited to take payment for fulfilling Bikur Cholim [for a short visit whilst standing], as doing so is disrespecting the Mitzvah. (See Talmud Nedarim 39a and Shita MeKubetzes there)
Even if one [sits down and]stays for a little longer time than necessary to fulfill the Mitzvah, it is still prohibited to take payment, as we are concerned that he will end up taking payment for a subsequent short visit, which is prohibited.(See Ritva to Nedarim 39a)
2) However, if one sits down for a long visit with the sick person, he may indeed take payment as we consider it compensation for his time and efforts and not a payment for doing the Mitzvah, which could have been accomplished by standing at the bedside or sitting down for a short time. (See Rambam Hilchos Nedarim Perek 6:8 and Nimukei Yosef to Nedarim 39a)
Halachos for Shabbos Kodesh
1) If a sick person's relatives or friends, or even a total stranger, spent money for his medical expenses (doctor, hospital, medicines etc.) he/she must compensate them for their costs, even if he/she did not specifically request of them to spend this money on his/her behalf.
2) The reason for this is because it is the accepted and praiseworthy custom when someone R"L falls ill and is unable to care of themselves that his/her family and friends come to his/her aid and do whatever is necessary to facilitate healing. (See Shu"t HaRosh Klal 85:2. See also Yad Ramah to Sanhedrin 73a Dibur Hamaschil Tanya Minayin)
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Reader's Question:
I've noticed that when people say [the words] 'V'kara zeh el zeh V'amar' during kedusha, they bow [to the left and to the right] like by 'Oseh Shalom' in Shemona Esrei.
My brother told me it's nonsense. Is it, or is there a source?
Answer:
Although I also see people do this, there is no mention of this in the Shulchan Aruch or other Poskim that I am aware of.
It may have a source according to Kabalah , but I am not aware of it.
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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.
קוה אל ד', חזק ויאמץ לבך, וקוה אל ד'
Chizuk For Today:
We live in a world of nisyonos (struggles;trials and tribulations).
When one encounters difficulties, these are his tests.
If one finds it difficult to learn or to get up for davening or with fulfilling any of the other Mitzvos, this is the nature of Man.
The obligation is to "be strong like a lion" to break this nature.
Nisyonos are the sign of a Ben-Torah. Lack of nisyonos is an indication of spiritual bankruptcy and disconnection from ruchniyus. For example: Meshulachim (fund-raisers) go out from quite a large number of yeshivos collecting money in America. If people say that a certain yeshiva has no need for meshulachim, I do not think that it could be called a yeshiva. "This is the way of Torah," to toil and trouble oneself, this is the very being of ruchniyus. If it goes easy, without difficulties, it is not a yeshiva.
The maskilim (reform jews) once complained to Reb Chaim Ozer that according to the rules of Nature it is impossible to maintain Torah. Reb Chaim Ozer answered them, "Torah is never maintained according to the Laws of Nature." It is possible to run a business according to normal accounting practices. Torah, however, works on miracles contrary to Nature. Therefore, each Ben Torah must be prepared for problems and difficulties. If not today, then tomorrow.
Happy is the one who understands that it must be this way in order to develop properly. Then, when he goes out into the world and encounters difficulties, he will be prepared and they won't break him.
The Alter from Kelm said that the best soldier is tested on the battlefield. There we see his strength. So too, the real Ben-Torah is tested with nisyonos and obstacles. The yeshiva is the place to prepare for life. "Void of all transgression and clean from all sin, and attached to fear of You," (Shemoneh Esreh of Motzai Shabbos). This is the goal of everything. Through proper fulfillment of all the mitzvos a person earns true attachment to yiras Hashem (fear of God). From there he goes on to the next step of, "Grace us with Your wisdom, understanding, and intelligence."
Submitted by Simcha; Adapted from Emuna u'Bitachon, vol. II by Moreinu v'Rabbeinu Rav Chaim Pinchas Scheinberg, shlita.
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