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Lech Lecha – Saying Korbanot
Rabbi Yishai Natan - 1. Why Do We Say Korbanot? Gemara (Ta'anit 27b): In this week's parasha, Lech Lecha, Hashem promises Avraham Avinu that his descendants will inherit Eretz Yisrael. Avraham asks (Bereshit 15:8): במה אדע כי אירשנה — How will I know that I will inherit it? The Gemara explains that Avraham was concerned that the Jewish people might sin and be … [Read more...]
Hotel Minibar Swap
Rabbi Yishai Natan - I recently stayed at a Jewish-owned hotel. The refrigerator in my room was fully stocked with different drinks, but the prices were extremely high. I wanted a cold soda, but I saw that the hotel was charging $8 for a can that I could buy for about $1 from a vending machine down the street. I felt that charging $8 for a simple can of soda was not … [Read more...]
Car Service Broke Down Halfway
Rabbi Yishai Natan - I hired a car service to take me from Lakewood to JFK Airport. The car service told me that the trip should take about two hours and would cost $200. Halfway through the ride, the car developed mechanical problems. The driver pulled over because it was dangerous to continue. I had a flight to catch and could not wait around for him to fix the car, so I … [Read more...]