01/15/2012 (4:33 pm)

Halacha/Legal Topic :Rabbi Singer’s Favorite Mitzva-Physical Fitness,Historical Personalities :Rabbi Mordechai Tzvi (Morton) Singer zt”l Vietnam Chaplain(1936-1968)Part Iv/Vice President and Senator Henry Wilson (1812-1875) Champion of Civil Right and Chaplains Part IV

Filed under: Ethical Questions, Patriots

This week’s edition is dedicated to the memories of

Shmuel Leib-Louis Pristoop z”l
Sara Cain z”l

Refuah shleima of Gefen Liav bas Ronit Miriam

 In this week’s parsha/Torah Reading of Shemos(Exodus), the Jews become slaves. Continue Reading »

01/07/2012 (8:40 pm)

Rabbi Mordechai Tzvi/Morton Singer(1936-1968)martyred Vietnam Chaplain and his brother Rabbi Norman Singer,YEhuda Yehonasson,Rav of Williamsport,Pa (1933-1995) Part III

Filed under: Ethical Questions, Patriots

Dedicated for the yahrzeit of my father
Arthur Karp -Aaron ben Yosef z”l

 Affiliate of the Lancaster Yeshiva Trade School

(You may appreciate this piece more if you read our two earlier articles and introduction on the Singer brothers)

In Parshas /Torah reading  of Vayechi (End of Genesis), Yaakov Avinu/Patriarch Jacob says a long goodbye to his family. Continue Reading »

01/07/2012 (8:34 pm)

empty repair space excuse us

Filed under: Uncategorized

01/06/2012 (1:03 pm)

Historic Personality: Rav Mordechai Tzvi ben Yechiel-Rabbi Morton Singer ,martyred Vietnam chaplain who gave his life for Chanuka Part II,Halacha Topic:Self Defense and Physical Fitness

Filed under: Ethical Questions

Please pray for Gefen Leav bas Ronit Miriam
a toddler who underwent crucial surgery in Israel this morning

Continue to Daven for Rav Yosef ben Baila Tendler shlita
and Brocha Sora bas Tzippa Roiza (spine issues)

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This week’s article is sponsored by:
Mr.and Mrs. Nechemia Isbee for the welfar of our people
Mr and Mrs. Mark Wartzman in gratitude to Hashem/G-d for His
Recent Kindnesses (Parnassa wise/livelihood)

 (You may enjoy reading our last two pieces on Rav Singer and his brother Rabbi Norman Singer as well, on this site .)

 If you check the Midrashim, this and last week’s  Torah readings/parshiyos, convey a display of martial arts…Yaakov Avinu/Jacob the Forefather style. Continue Reading »

12/22/2011 (4:46 pm)

Happy Chanuka!!! —Historic Personalities: Rav/Chaplain Morton H.Singer-Rav Mordechai Tzvi ben Yechiel( 1936-1968) / Rav Norman Singer, Rav of Williamsport Pa, Rav Yehonasson Yehuda ben Yechiel (1933 -1995)Part 1 Halacha Topic:The Mitzvah of Physical Fitness and Health Versus the Greek Concept

Filed under: Ethical Questions, Patriots, Quotes from Everywhere

This week’s issue is sponsored by Gabi and Adam Langer

for the refuah shleima/full recovery of all in need

(You may wish to look at our introduction to Rav Singer
published last week on this site)

The Parsha/Torah Reading this week, begins with the dream of 7 fat, or shall we say physically fit cows being devoured by 7 emaciated ones. Continue Reading »

12/16/2011 (7:16 am)

An Introduction to Rabbi Morton H. Singer, Rav Mordechai Tzvi ben Yechiel zt”l (1936-1968) One of the 14 chaplains on the Arlington Jewish Monument to those rabbis who fell in action or service to their country, the Chofetz Chaim(Rabbi Israel M.Kagan) on the role of the chaplain/Henry Wilson-Massachusetts Senator and 18th Vice President (1812-1875) #3 The man who submitted the Jewish Chaplain Bill achieving Rabbi Fischel’s Aims

Filed under: Great Quotes from Civil War History, Patriots

This week we especially thank Congregation Ohev Shalom of Williamsport , Pa. for their assistance.

Affiliate of the Lancaster Trade Yeshiva

In Parshas/Bible Reading of Vayayshev, we find that brother Yehuda/Judah was “demoted” from his role as family leader. Continue Reading »

12/09/2011 (6:50 am)

Topic-The Mitzvah or Sin of Giving Advice #2-Historic Personality Massachusetts Senator and 18th Vice President : Henry Wilson (1812-1875) #2 The man who submitted the Chaplain bill achieving Rabbi Fischel’s aims

Filed under: Ethical Questions, Great Quotes from Civil War History, Patriots

This week’s edition is for the yahrzeit of
Nathan Cain z”l

    In this week’s Torah/ Bible Reading, we have a calamity which occurred because of not seeking advice: the Shimon-Levi “Shechem massacre”. Continue Reading »

12/02/2011 (12:50 am)

The Mitzvah or Sin of Giving Advice -Historical Personality: Vice -President and Senator Senator Henry Wilson of Massachusetts (1812-1875).The Man Who Drafted the Bill that Brought Us Jewish Chaplains

Filed under: Ethical Questions, Patriots

  Our recent topic has been about chaplains. They have multiple duties aimed at maximizing a soldier’s religious and emotional needs. Continue Reading »

11/17/2011 (6:56 am)

Topic:The Dedication of the Jewish Chaplains Monument at Arlington National Cemetery part III- Rabbi Arnold Fischel (1830-1894) #6

Filed under: Ethical Questions, History Trips, Patriots

In this week’s parsha/Torah reading of Chaya Sora(Genesis 23) we find our forefather Yitzchok/Isaac. Continue Reading »

11/12/2011 (7:38 pm)

Topic: Witnessing History as it Happened,Part II- Dedication of the Chaplains Memorial at Arlington, In Memory of The 14 Rabbis Who Lost their lives While Serving Their Country

Filed under: Ethical Questions, History Trips, Patriots


This week’s edition is dedicated for the complete recovery of
Claudia Ruth bas Pamela, a young teen undergoing tumor surgery of the most delicate nature

My drive from Baltimore to Arlington was a pleasant one. When you do that drive, you pass over the Potomac and view all of the important symbols of freedom Continue Reading »

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