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Shoftim 5759

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Shoftim

Once you have settled in the land, you will eventually say, "We would like to appoint a king, like all nations." You shall then appoint from among your brethren the king chosen by G-d. He shall not accumulate many horses, neither shall he have many wives, lest his heart go astray; nor shall he amass silver and gold.

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ADVANCED STUDY
Fleeing From The Past

There are two phases in teshuvah, or repentance. There is remorse over what has been done, and commitment to act differently in the future. The only test of sincere remorse is the subsequent commitment to a better way of life. This is why refuge was found only in Israel. For a man could not atone while clinging to the environment which led him to sin.

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Never Too Late

"I could not very well begin doing business with such a large sum of money without arousing suspicion. But again the Evil One came to my aid: ‘Pack up and go to some other town, where nobody knows you. Tell your friends that you are going out into the world to try your luck. You will eventually return with a large capital and settle the matter with your friend quietly. . . .'"

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THIS WEEK ON LNS
After Bombing 3-Year-Old Demands His First-Haircut Party
A tragedy was averted in Moscow when a bomb was discovered in a Chabad-Lubavitch synagogue.

Moroccon Jews, Lubavitch Emissary, Remember King Hassan
The warm relationship between Chabad-Lubavitch and the Crown began when Morocco welcomed the Rebbe's very first emissary.

Recovering From Synagogue Torchings, Sacramento Relishes Fire In Hearts
As plans for rebuilding are underway, the local Chabad rabbi revels in the opportunities for goodness the evil acts provided.

INSIGHT
Man Is Like The Tree Of The Field

A tree produces fruits which in turn cause other fruit-producing trees to grow. In like manner, we are not to suffice with our own growth in matters of Torah and good deeds.

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