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גליון לקח טוב עקב כ"ק אדמו"ר מקאלוב רבינו משה בן ריזל שליט"א לרופ"ש דערציילט מהרה"ק רבי הירשעלע מזידיטשוב זצ''ל וויאזוי ס'איז אים איינגעפאלן פשט בחז''ל 'אין אדם מת וחצי תאותו בידו' ווען ער האט געזעהן ביים גביר אין שטוב די שפיגל הונטן פון "טשיינע קלאזעט"...! https://drive.google.com/file/d/1r4L-M2WqfEaVNhqOeKHI_8Cq-fgj-yGX/view

The Court That Was Never Built – Yaakov Astor https://yaakovastor.com/2026/08/13/the-court-that-was-never-built/

Former Israeli Chief Rabbi Urges ultra-Orthodox Voters to Bring Down Netanyahu Bloc - Israel Political News https://www.haaretz.com/israel-news/israel-politics/2026-08-12/ty-article/.premium/former-israeli-chief-rabbi-urges-haredi-voters-to-bring-down-netanyahu-bloc/0000019f-f4ca-d359-a7bf-feebef6b0000

With Oral History Project, Journalists Remember 'Fearless' Colleagues Killed by Israeli Forces in Gaza | Common Dreams https://www.commondreams.org/news/gaza-journalist

Trump has amassed staggering wealth in ‘most openly corrupt’ presidency | Donald Trump | The Guardian https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/aug/13/trump-presidency-revenue-wealth

Russian activists say historian who criticized Zionism vanished after landing at Ben https://www.ynetnews.com/article/rjivmfpizg

Palestinian youth are risking their lives to clear rubble in Gaza – Mondoweiss https://mondoweiss.net/2026/08/palestinian-youth-are-risking-their-lives-to-clear-rubble-in-gaza/

Forwarded Weekly Email Of Rabbi Avraham Tikotzky Shlit"a From: tikotzky@643593.mailchimpapp.com A Moment with Rabbi Avigdor Miller, May his Righteous Memory be a Blessing #826 Question: I am studying in the Kollel (Advanced Institute for Torah Studies), and when I study Mussar (Moral and Ethical Teachings), my Chavierim (Study Partners / Peers) might ridicule me. What should I do about this? Answer: The definitive response is to persist in studying Mussar, the Moral and Ethical Teachings based on Jewish tradition. Let us clarify what this sacred discipline truly represents. Engaging with these texts means we are deeply immersed in works like Shaarei Teshuvah (The Gates of Repentance) written by Rabbeinu Yonah (Our Teacher Jonah), a revered Rishon (Early Medieval Sage), which is entirely comprised of foundational Torah (Divine Law and Truth). If we examine Mesilas Yesharim (The Path of the Just), we discover a document so monumental that the Gra (The Vilna Gaon / Genius of Vilna) noted he analyzed the initial 11 chapters without uncovering a single redundant expression. The revered scholar even declared that existing in the same era would justify journeying across Europe to become his dedicated Talmid (Student / Disciple). Furthermore, when we look into the classic text Chovos HaLevavos (The Duties of the Heart), particularly the section Sha'ar HaBechinah (The Gate of Reflection and Examination on Science), ancient heritage instructs us to view the daily reality of existence with profound clarity and thus Gratitude. It teaches us to discern the Miracle in every breath and function of life. This intensive training shifts our perspective entirely, focusing our mind on Objective Reality rather than the fickle social opinions of others. So who do we choose to follow? Do we listen to the timeless wisdom of Jewish tradition, the Gra (The Vilna Gaon), and Chovos HaLevavos (The Duties of the Heart), or do we yield to the fleeting peer pressure of our Chavierim (Peers) in the Kollel (Advanced Institute)? Have a Good and Peaceful Shabbos (Saturday day of rest on the weekend)!

The Daily Rabbi Avigdor Miller OBM Said... August 13, 2026 | ל׳ בְּאָב תשפ״ו How Can We Remake Ourselves? Engaging in meaningful prayer transforms human perspectives, offering a profound way to reconstruct our mindset and foster a deep inner transformation. Approaching this practice with sincerity and dedication yields extraordinary results over time, enabling us to become virtually unrecognizable while it molds a refined psyche. This dedicated journey brings us closer to the Creator, cultivating a heightened grateful awareness and ensuring we remain profoundly conscious of a good benevolent G-d Always until we die! — Career of Happiness Subscribe

Meet the media and militiamen funded by ‘Lebanese AIPAC Guy’ pushing Beirut into Israel’s hands - The Grayzone https://thegrayzone.com/2026/08/12/media-militiamen-lebanese-aipac-beirut-normalize-israel/

NYC March in Memory of Anas Al-Sharif - YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L8DwTHci9xc

The Rivington House flipper Satmar Zali Bloc-vote thieve and fraudster Joel Landau offers first testimony in Genesis bankruptcy, loses legal bid that could have delayed conclusion https://www.mcknights.com/news/landau-offers-first-testimony-in-genesis-bankruptcy/

Turkey suspects Israel fabricated Trump Air Force One assassination plot to derail US-Iran deal | Middle East Eye https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/turkey-suspects-israel-fabricated-trump-air-force-one-assassination-plot-derail-us-iran-deal

Mazel Tov to our beloved dearest NIMBYS! Thank Goodness we lived to this day to see this Win for humanity & NYC! The YIMBY pro gentrifying luxury real estate development Zohran Mamdani Abandons Plan to Replace Elizabeth Street Garden With Housing https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/11/nyregion/mamdani-elizabeth-street-garden-housing.html

Millions of US tax dollars sent to rightwing European thinktanks. Did any Trump supporters vote for that? | Arwa Mahdawi | The Guardian https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2026/aug/12/us-tax-dollars-rightwing-europe-thinktanks-donald-trump-maga

מ'מוז זיך טרייסטן שמייכלן שטארקן אויפהייטערן ליבן און אויסלייזן פון "דיפרעשען" ומרה שחורה זיך מאכן פרייליך לוסטיג גוטמוטיג אויפגעלייגט און באקוועם זינגן מיט לויב און דאנק טאנצן בהכרת הטוב להשם יתברך צוליב'ן טעם וסיבה אז מ'לעבט אידיש תורת אביגדור ואתחנן נחמו https://drive.google.com/file/d/1TN0TTgzCXA0SUIZF1BV_qP0UpmtuPkqK/view

David Crowley wins Democratic primary for Wisconsin’s governor in upset over progressive Francesca Hong | Wisconsin | The Guardian https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/aug/12/david-crowley-defeats-francesca-hong-to-win-democratic-primary-for-wisconsin-governor

A Daily Thought of What Rabbi Avigdor Miller OBM Said... August 12, 2026 | כ״ט בְּאָב תשפ״ו Sparking Inner Love For G-d! We need to dive into Jewish history and look straight at how the Divine cherished our ancestors, guiding our nation through thick and thin. We have to face the brutal reality of the Holocaust, centuries of violent Christian persecution, and the devastating tragedies our parents encountered. While we are still standing despite these horrors, - neuroscientist Robert Sapolsky proves that our brains evolved a fierce "us vs. them" tribalism to endure relentless historical suffering. This raw survival drive explains why older viewpoints from teachers like Rabbi Avigdor Miller OBM can sound hostile today, but we cannot ignore that this protective mindset was built on actual, generational pain. Thank G-d, we are right here today because the Master of the universes, gave us individual shielding to outlast our private crises, family drama, and personal struggles, and that is why we are grateful. We can recognize our own resilience and apologize for past isolating hatreds without downplaying the genuine hardships we successfully defeated in our daily lives. If we click with these thoughts, we can spark a deep internal connection to the Almighty while breaking the cycle of ancient pack mentalities. Now, let us imagine we have never suffered a single day of danger, never visited a doctor, and never faced any ill will or agony whatsoever. Even with zero adversity, just drawing breath and experiencing the pure joy of an ordinary existence is a total mind-blower that should make us madly love its source. The gift of simple presence, without needing a rescue mission to prove it, is the ultimate baseline wonder. Overcoming our hardwired defensive instincts to appreciate the sheer beauty of being alive is the authentic core awakening. — Ohr Avigdor Mesilllas Yesharim Vol 2 SUBSCRIBE

Book Review: AIPAC on steroids – Mondoweiss https://mondoweiss.net/2026/08/book-review-aipac-on-steroids/

Israeli media eye Rebeca Grynspan's Jewish identity as she emerges as UN chief frontrunner | Middle East Eye https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/israel-media-eye-rebeca-grynspan-jewish-identity-un-secretary-general-frontrunner