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God is looking down upon us, "Yudy Brody" BILL HACKNEY 443.763.6184
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for Torah. And all of existence was created for Torah. This was M.HL.iIk.eCu.s#on104M3.H9.I.6C. #104396
the reason for the redemption and exodus from Egypt – so M.D.FAAC.EB#OO3K029M4.D.A. # 30294
that we would receive the Torah at Sinai. Therefore, we were
commanded to count from Pesach until Shavuos to display CHANA
our excitement and anticipation towards the Day of the
Giving of the Torah. We long for that day like a slave longs Offers a Jewish community response
and counts the days until he will be free.” to persons who experience abuse and
other forms of interpersonal trauma.
We understand clearly from here that the 49 days counted
between Pesach and Shavuos were designed for a passionate • Community Awareness Programs
• Legal Advocacy
”expression of our dedication to Torah. • Educational Workshops for all ages
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in Parshas Emor. The Ramban compares the 49-day count- • Supportive Counseling
ing period to Chol Hamoed. Just like Succos and Pesach have • Consultations for Institutions & Professionals
holidays on their first and last days, with intermediate days in For more information about our programs, visit
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Shavuos, is a quasi-festival – a Chol Hamoed.
It should be a time of great joy and happiness. Yet it is the
opposite.
The Talmud (Yevamos 62b) describes the sefira period as
a season of mourning and sadness because 24,000 students
of Rabbi Akiva died during this time.
How could this national seasonal transformation have
occurred? How could even these tragic deaths change the
nature of our joyous counting and preparation for the giving
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searching for our show of 22 Years in the
Pest Control
excitement for Torah. We can business
expose our joy for Torah by PEST
SERVICES
trying to become better people,
Residential & Commercial
“worthy of accepting a Torah.
by Rabbi Boruch Leff 410-989-1919
www.QueenBPest.com
“The entire basis of the Jewish people’s existence is only Email: QueenBpest@gmail.com
for Torah. And all of existence was created for Torah. This was M.HL.iIk.eCu.s#on104M3.H9.I.6C. #104396
the reason for the redemption and exodus from Egypt – so M.D.FAAC.EB#OO3K029M4.D.A. # 30294
that we would receive the Torah at Sinai. Therefore, we were
commanded to count from Pesach until Shavuos to display CHANA
our excitement and anticipation towards the Day of the
Giving of the Torah. We long for that day like a slave longs Offers a Jewish community response
and counts the days until he will be free.” to persons who experience abuse and
other forms of interpersonal trauma.
We understand clearly from here that the 49 days counted
between Pesach and Shavuos were designed for a passionate • Community Awareness Programs
• Legal Advocacy
”expression of our dedication to Torah. • Educational Workshops for all ages
In addition, we find an amazing insight from the Ramban • Trauma Therapy
in Parshas Emor. The Ramban compares the 49-day count- • Supportive Counseling
ing period to Chol Hamoed. Just like Succos and Pesach have • Consultations for Institutions & Professionals
holidays on their first and last days, with intermediate days in For more information about our programs, visit
between, so too, the entire sefiras ha’omer, from Pesach until chanabaltimore.org or call 410-234-0030.
Shavuos, is a quasi-festival – a Chol Hamoed.
It should be a time of great joy and happiness. Yet it is the
opposite.
The Talmud (Yevamos 62b) describes the sefira period as
a season of mourning and sadness because 24,000 students
of Rabbi Akiva died during this time.
How could this national seasonal transformation have
occurred? How could even these tragic deaths change the
nature of our joyous counting and preparation for the giving
u 410 358 8509 u 103
