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1) A sick person who remains sick (without any signs of improvement) for three days, as well as someone who suddenly was stricken with a grave illness (even on the same day) should be reminded to pay up any outstanding debts and to write a will [if that is the custom in the city where the sick person resides].
This should not cause the sick person to fear that death is imminent, rather doing these things is a merit for him to actually recover. (Shulchan Aruch Yoreh Deah Siman 335:7)
2)The Chofetz Chaim (in Ahavas Chesed Perek 3:3 quoting the Chochmas Adam 151) writes as follows:
"In many Jewish communities, including Berlin, it was indeed the custom for those in charge of the Bikur Cholim to visit all the sick people on the third day of their sickness and tell them that the custom in this city is for a sick person to get their affairs in order and not to be nervous that it meant their end was near, rather it was the accepted custom for all to do it even those that would be cured of their sickness.
Likewise, they would tell the sick person to recite Vidui, as all who confess their sins and do Teshuva merit having their sins forgiven and in that merit they would live.
It is a good idea for all Jewish communities to adopt a similar custom, though if any particular community does not have this custom, it is best not to say these things to the Choleh, lest he get worried..."
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Reader's Question:
If someone takes a vitamin every day of the week is it permissible to take it on shabbos ?
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If taken as a food supplement it is permitted. If taken to treat certain symptoms or to strengthen a weak body it may be prohibited.(See Igros Moshe Orach Chaim Vol. 3 Siman 54, Shu"t Minchas Shlomo Vol. 2 Siman 37 and Shemiras Shabbos K'hilchasa Perek 34 footnote 85,and Shu"t Tzitz Eliezer Vol. 14 Siman 50)
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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.
If you have a short machshava that you think would be appropriate to post here, please email to me at halachaForToday@Yahoo.com for consideration.
קוה אל ד', חזק ויאמץ לבך, וקוה אל ד'
Chizuk For Today:
We are far from perfect. We sin, we fall, we fail.
And we come to Hashem with requests for life, health, zivugim, etc. and when we are ready to show what we are giving in exchange, we open our palm and discover - nothing!
What do we have to 'pay' for these gifts?
Our palm lies open, and empty.
We lower our eyes in embarrassment. We are asking for a free handout.
But we don't back down.
A poor man approached the king, asking for his daughter in marriage, open access to his treasure house, his palace etc. And in exchange for the kings most precious treasures he offers... nothing. What chutzpah!
The next man comes to the king. He also requests the princess, wealth, and access to all good the king can offer. In exchange, he brings a wagon loaded with gold; all ready to buy what he wants. Aha! Now here's a real mentch!
But wait! The King shocks the world by choosing... the pauper!
Turning to the rich man, he says: "I am the richest and most powerful in the world. I own everything. Nothing you give me comes close to what I have already. Do you really think that your paltry gold coins are enough to buy you anything I own?? What do I need your money for? You can not "buy" me."
To the pauper he explains: "You understood that nothing you have can ever compare with what I am, and what I have. You came empty handed and asked me to bestow good. And when I asked what you were offering in exchange for all these gifts, you answered honestly:"
So we say to Hashem:
"My king; I have nothing and I am nothing compared to you. But one thing I CAN do for the king. I can take these gifts, and I can show them to the world. And I will tell everyone I meet who gave them to me, and I will sing your praises and try make the world understand what a kind and caring king you are to your loyal followers. Not only do I not deserve the kings good, but quite the opposite; I deserve to be punished for all the times I accidentally failed you! Yet you treat me with kindness anyway. I have no way to ever repay you for all you give me, king. But I can promise to always try."
We can't ever deserve Hakadosh Baruch Hu's chesed.
Hashem doesn't expect us to, as He knows it's impossible.
All He asks is that:
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We ask humbly,
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Appreciate it once He gives,
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And tell the world Who gave it.
Because He loves us.
Unconditionally.
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Submitted by J.M.M.
Our holy sages, the Chazal tell us
תנא דבי אליהו כל השונה הלכות בכל יום מובטח לו שהוא בן עולם הבא, שנאמר הליכות עולם לו, אל תקרי הליכות אלא הלכות
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