Erev Shabbos Kodesh Parshas Devorim; Shabbos Chazon
July 16 2010
5 Menachem Av 5770
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כל המתאבל על ירושלים זוכה ורואה בשמחתה. בבא בתרא דף ס
Whoever mourns the destruction of Jerusalem will merit seeing its rejoicing. Talmud Bava Basra 60b
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Halachos for Erev Shabbos Kodesh
1) If one has the Mitzvah of Bikur Cholim to perform and also the Mitzvah of Nichum Aveilim (comforting a mourner), and he has the time to accomplish both, the Bikur Cholim should be done first, as tending to the needs of the sick person and davening for him/her will "give life" to them. (See Shach Yoreh Deah Siman 335 S"K 11)
If, however, only one of the two can be performed, Nichum Aveilim takes precedence, as it is considered a kindness with both the living and the deceased. (See Rama Yoreh Deah Siman 335:10 and Rambam Hilchos Avel Perek 14:7. See commentary of Radvaz to the Rambam there where he seems to argue and maintains that Bikur Cholim should always take precedence, as abstaining from Bikur Cholim is tantamount to "spilling blood")
2) If any one individual's visit will have a special significance to the sick person (e.g. an extremely close friend or a dignitary or if the visitor brings with him food or medicine that will surely serve to improve the sick person's situation.) then Bikur Cholim will take precedence in this instance over Nichum Aveilim, even if there is no time to accomplish both. (Aruch HaShulchan Yoreh Deah Siman 335:12)
Halachos for Shabbos Kodesh
1) Bikur Cholim is best done in person, as many of the aspects of Bikur Cholim can only be accomplished when one is physically in the presence of the Choleh.
However, if one cannot visit a sick person, there is still good reason to call them on the telephone to do Bikur Cholim, as certain aspects can still be accomplished from afar. (See Igros Moshe Yoreh Deah Vol. 1 Siman 223 and Shu"t Minchas Yitzchak Vol. 2 Siman 84)
2) The Mitzvah of Bikur Cholim applies even to sick people who are ill with a sickness that can be contagious. Of course the visitor should maintain some distance to avoid getting affected. (See Shu"t Rama Siman 20. See also Chofetz Chaim in Ahavas Chesed Bikur Cholim Perek 3 end of footnote Dibur Hamaschil Isa B'Nedarim that the zechus of the Mitzvah of Bikur Cholim will protect him from becoming ill.)
If, however, the disease is highly contagious to the point that it is almost certain that any visitors will get affected (as is sometimes the case R"L that patients need to be isolated in a sterile room) there is no obligation to go and visit, as the Torah does not require one to put himself in clear danger to fulfill the Mitzvah. (See Mishna Berura Siman 329:19 where he writes that one shouldnt be overly cautious either.)
Of course, other aspects of Bikur Cholim that do not require physical contact (such as davening for them, calling them on the phone etc.) still apply.
Tam V'Nishlam Shevach L'Borei Olam, Keil Melech Rofei Ne'eman.
Hodu Lashem Ki Tov Ki L'Olam Chasdo.
With much gratitude to Hashem, this brings us to the end of our journey into the Halachos of Bikur Cholim. In the merit of our learning this topic may all the Cholim of Klal Yisroel be granted a Refuah Shelaima B'Karov.
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Reader's Question:
Does the prohibition of eating meat during the nine days apply in the same way to a child who is 5 years old? If not, is it nontheless better for children not to eat meat at this time?
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A child who reached the age of chinuch of understanding what the churban Bais hamikdash is (around 7 years old) may not eat meat or drink wine during the 9 days. a child under 3 years of age may eat meat.
A child older than 3 but not yet of chinuch age, according to many Poskim may eat meat, while according to other Poskim (including the Mishna Berura Siman 551: 70) may not eat meat if he is healthy.
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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:
When Bil'am's was on his way to Midyan and his Donkey saw the Malach in the middle of the road he stopped. This happened three times and each time Bil'am hit the donkey.
When the Malach finally revealed himself to Bil'am he criticized him for hitting his donkey. Why was this warranted? If a donkey stops while you are riding doesn't common procedure call for you to hit it to induce it to continue on.
The holy Kedushas Levi , Rav levi Yitzchok of Berditchev, answers that we all know that everything that happens in this world is caused by Hashem.
Certainly Bil'am , a prophet, knew that and believed it. If our eyes are wide open we can see many signs from Hashem and know if he is pleased with our actions.
Before Hashem gave Bil'am lukewarm permission to go to curse Am Yisroel he warned him that even though he has permission to go nevertheless Hashem will be running the show and only His will, will prevail.
This should have put Bil'am on high alert to take note of any unusual occurrences and signs from Heaven. When his donkey mysteriously stopped three times, which was something very unusual, Bil'am should have taken it as a sign from Hashem not to go.
Even after that, Bil'am stubbornly refused to interpret this obvious sign as Hashem's way of telling him that he should not continue on his doomed mission.
Therefore the Malach criticized him.
Hashem often sends us signs and knocks on our door to "Awaken us" .
WE MUST OPEN OUR EYES AND SEE THE SIGNS!!!
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