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In Memory of Mr.
Max Glass
In Memory of Mr. Jack Gindi
Likutei Ohr
Volume I : Issue III
Editor-in-Chief: Asher Naghi 14 Senior Editor: Micah Hyman 14 Managing Editors: Ariel Amsellem 15 Eitan Meisels 15 Layout Editor: Yair Fax 14 Marketing: Jordan Lustman 15 Distributers: Mitchell Silberberg 14 Michael Lazovsky 14 Sta Advisor: Rabbi Arye Sufrin
A publication of YULA Boys High School Parshat Tetzaveh Rabbi Dovid Edelstein Gedolei Yisroel in Politics?
Based on Rav Soloveitchiks Hesped for Rav Chaim Ozer, the Godal Hador in Europe:
The Flame of Our Ancestors Educate the child in accordance with his way, so that also when he grows old he will not depart from it - Proverbs (22:6)
Telah Gems
Yonah Hiller 14
There are two articles of clothing that the Kohen Gadol wears, each with seemingly different purposes. First, the Tzitz, worn on the head of the Kohen Gadol, is a band that reads Kodesh LaHashem. The second piece of clothing, the Choshen, is a breastplate worn over the heart and engraved with names of the Shvatim. The Tzitz corresponds to the intellect and the knowlage of the Kohen Gadol while the Choshen corresponds to the Kohen Gadols heart and emotions. Because the Tzitz represents the intellect of the Kohen Gadol, it decides matters of Tamei and Tahor, Mutar and Asur, as well as Chayiv and Patur. These categories include Halachic questions regarding Nidah, Kashrus, Igunah and so on. From the Choshenthe heart of the Kohen Gadollaws of a different nature are decided. These questions deal with the defense and honor of Klal Yisroelthese are political questions that effect the Jewish nation. The same Kohen that wore the Tzitz and decided Halachic issues regarding dairy and meat would answer questions regarding politics. It is no coincidence that these two jobs were given to one individual. The Kohen, whose mind was replete with the words of the holy Torah, was also the Kohen who helped answer questions dealing with the defense of Bnei Yisorel. Years ago, a letter was sent from the people of Rinos to a certain Gadol. The letter focused on Halachic questions about Triefa as well as on the Halachot regarding a false messiah. The same rav that Paskined on Treifos decided whether an individual was a false messiah. He deciphered the signs of Kashrus just as handily as he detected this impostor. In modern society, there exists a new phenomenon: the wearer of the Tzitz and the bearer of the Choshen are two individuals. The Gadol Hador and the Manhig Hador the decision makerare not the same person. Some believe that the greatest Torah scholars of the generation are not fit to deal with the future of Klal Yisroel or her politics. They trust the Gedolei Hador to make decisions for the kitchen, but not to make decisions for the outside world. The Gedolei Yisroel are relegated to the confines of Halacha, while those that are distant from Torah wear the Choshen and direct the future of the Jewish people. The Torahs approach is very different than that of modern society: the Torah dictates that Kohanim who hold the Kedusha of Kodesh LaHashem are able to give us direction when it comes to the outside world. It is impossible for the heart of a leader to be soaked with Ahavat Yisrael while lacking an intellect that is Kodesh LaHashem. The same applies to all of Klal Yistroel; there is no Ahavat Yisrael without Kedushat Yisrael, just as there was no Choshen without a Tzitz.
Often we find ourselves complaining about difficult challenges we experience. Why did God do this to me? What did I do to deserve this? It is the natural response of a human to complain and question God when a disaster or distressing experience takes place. We can understand why people may have difficulty in accepting misfortune; however, why are people loath to accept the blessings and the good that take place? Miracles happen in front of our very eyes every day, and it is our responsibility to recognize the kindness. A beautiful explanation of Moshes experience with the burning bush portrays this very idea: some of the Meforshim explain that many people witnessed the burning busha bush that miraculously was not consumed by the fire that raged around it. Moshe was the only person to recognize its uniqueness; Moshe saw Gods hand in the miracle of the bush. It was Moshes recognition of this small miracle that made him into the great person he was. Like Moshe Rebeinu, we should take a few seconds each day to look around and recognize the kindness that Hashem graciously places in our lives.
Pressing the Olives

Jonathan Hermel 13
Parshat Tetzaveh discusses the various priestly garments and explains in great detail the proper sanctification of the priests. In the beginning of the Parsha, Moshe, following Hashems orders, commands the Jewish people to supply pure olive oil to the Mishkan. The Pasuk relates, And you shall take pure pressed olive oil for illumination (27:20). One might ask the following question: Why is Bnei Yisrael obligated to gather olive oil specifically? Why not another type of oil? This question can be answered in a number of ways: Firstly, perhaps Hashem wanted to demonstrate olives similarity to the Jewish people. Just as the olive produces oil after it has been crushed and squeezed, so too the Jewish people will only reveal their true purpose after they have suffered oppression. Indeed, this concept holds true in our Parsha; the Jewish people, afflicted for many years, have now, as a result of their centuries of hardship, revealed their unmatched love for Hashem through the Kohanims service in the Mishkan. Secondly, olive oil does not mix with other substances; rather, when it combines with another substance, olive oil typically rises to the surface. In much the same way, the Jewish people will always remain independent and stand out in a world abounding with ever-changing cultures. The Jewish people will never lose their basic principles and values, even in a melting pot. Despite the terrible persecutions that the Jewish people have and will endure, they will always rise above the other nationsthey will always stand tall and remain one distinct people. Therefore, in examining the language of Parshat Tetzaveh, one realizes that its terminology conveys a much deeper message. Perhaps through the simple act of obtaining olive oil for the Mishkan, we can learn about the uniqueness and beauty of the Jewish people. While we, as a people, will always be pressed and pressured by the outside world, the oil that we yield will kindle a light for generations to come.
Halachic Illuminations
From Rabbi Nachum Sauer
One can only make Kiddush BiMakom Seudah, in the place where he is going to be eating. We learn this Halacha from the Pasuk that says, ViKarata LaShabbat Oneg Chazal Darshen this Pasuk as from the place of Oneg, we call Shabbat. The place of Oneg is the Makom Seudah and calling Shabbat is saying Kiddush. If one is in a large social hall, and he makes Kiddush in one corner of the room and eats in another corner of the room, it is considered to be Kiddush BiMakom Seudah; this Halacha applies no matter how big the room is. The Mishnah Brurah comments that one would be Yotzei if, when one made Kiddush, he had the intent to eat in another corner. Regardless, even without the intent to move to a different corner, one can fulfill the Mitzvah of Kiddush if one is in the same room. If one made Kiddush with the intention of eating in a certain room, and changed to a different room, one cannot fulfill the mitzvah of Kiddush because that is not Kiddush BiMakom Seudah. This changes, however, if when one made Kiddush, one had the intention to eat the Seudah in another room. In that case, the Kiddush qualifies as Kiddush BiMakom Seudah as long as both rooms are under the same roof. Kiddush BiMakom Seudah also means that the Kiddush is at the time of the meal. As such, one should try not to delay the start of the meal after Kiddush. Indeed, if one intended to start the meal right away, but was delayed for some reason, he is only Yotzei Kiddush Bedieved.
In Memory of Mr. Martin Bachelis
Compiled By Your Senior Editor Micah Hyman
Brotherly Love
Jack Kirschenbaum
Not many siblings share a strong relationship in Tanach; Cain and Hevels relationship was, to say the least, rocky Cain murdered his brother Hevel. Similarly, Yitzchak and Yishmael did not share a loving relationship, and in the next generation, Yaakov and Esav continued this disturbing trend. Even the holy Shevatim, Yaakov's children, were a group of siblings in Sefer Bereishit that did not get along; they sold Yosef. Finally, in Sefer Shemot, Aharon and Moshe became the first siblings with a healthy brotherly relationship, but seemed as if their relationship had the potential to turn south, just like the relationships of their ancestors. Although Aharon was older, Hashem chose Moshe to be the leader of the Bnei Yisrael. One might think Hashems decision would make Aharon envious, or provoke tension between the two brothers, but the Torah doesn't mention a single complaint from Aharon. In Parshat Titzaveh, Aharon finally gets recognized as a leader. This weeks Parsha doesn't mention Moshe's name even once, and instead, the Psukim discuss the garments that Aharon, the Kohen Gadol, wore.In a healthy relationship, both sides must compromise and sacrifice. Even though Aharon may have been moreentitledto lead Bnei Yisrael due to his seniority, he wasgenuinelyhappy for his brother when Moshe was called to duty. In fact, manybelievethe reason Hashem instructed the Kohen Gadol to wear the Choshen Mishpat over his heart was due to Aharons genuinelyhappiness when Moshe was chosen as leader. Parshat Titzaveh is Moshe's time to finally step aside and give Aharon his time to shineergo the absence of Moshes name. Moshe knew he was outshining Aharon, and he was willingly sacrificed an entire Parsha, to give Aharon some reward for being mature and not complaining one bit about Moshe being chosen as the leader of Bnei Yisrael. We should all learn from Moshes selflessness to sacrifice some of our own glory so that others have a chance to be the star.
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In Memory of Mr. Jack Gindi

Pressing the Olives

In Memory of Mr. Martin Bachelis

Compiled By Your Senior Editor Micah Hyman

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