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About tasteofyeshiva

RABBI YAIR FRIEDMAN teaches in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, in YES and is the president of Visionary Reading. He was a Rebbi at The Torah School of Greater Washington, and a founding member of the Greater Washington Community Kollel and the owner of Camp Gevaldig LLC.

Parashas Vayeira 5772- A Sheva Brachos- A Time for some Enthusiasm

Posted on March 4, 2012 by tasteofyeshiva

Download Vayeira 5772 PDF A Sheva Brachos- A Time for Some Enthusiasm Taste of Talmud The Jewish wedding ceremony includes seven blessings which cover a wide gamut of topics. We praise G-d for creating us and we make note of … Continue reading →

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Parashas Noach 5772- Is it Possible to Make up a Missed Opportunity

Posted on March 4, 2012 by tasteofyeshiva

Download Noach 5772 PDF Is it Possible to Make up a Missed Opportunity? Taste of Talmud An Ammorah, (a great rabbi from the time period of the Talmud 400-800 C.E.) said, “One who erred and did not pray the afternoon … Continue reading →

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Parashas Vayishlach 5772- Effort and Trust: Reaching the Right Balance

Posted on December 9, 2011 by tasteofyeshiva

Download Vayishlach PDF Effort and Trust:  Reaching the Right Balance Taste of Parasha Yaakov Avinu blazes a path for us to follow while living amongst the descendants of Eisav in exile.  His actions and reactions are the protocol for our … Continue reading →

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Parashas Vayeitzei 5772- Marriage: A Bond of True Love

Posted on December 3, 2011 by tasteofyeshiva

Download Vayeitzei PDF Marriage:  A Bond of True Love Taste of Parasha “And G-d saw that Leah was hated and He opened her womb.”    (Genesis 29:31) Then, after Leah gives birth to Reuvain, Leah says, “Now my Husband will love … Continue reading →

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Parashas Chayei Sora 5772: Tying the Knot of Kindness

Posted on November 22, 2011 by tasteofyeshiva

Download Chayei Sora PDF Taste of Parasha How did the act of drawing water from the well demonstrate that Rivka was worthy of being a matriarch of the Jewish nation?  What can we learn from her act of kindness about … Continue reading →

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Parashas Vayeira

Posted on November 12, 2011 by tasteofyeshiva

Download Vayeira PDF Enthusiasm, The Key to Success Taste of Talmud The Jewish wedding ceremony includes seven blessings which include a wide gamut of topics.   We begin by praising G-d for creating us, we then proceed to make note of … Continue reading →

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Parashas Lech Lecha

Posted on November 5, 2011 by tasteofyeshiva

Download Lech Lecha PDF Taking the Plunge; Learning how to Commit from Avraham Aveinu Taste of Talmud The first step of the Jewish marriage process is called “Kiddushin,” which literally means to become holy or to separate oneself from the … Continue reading →

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Parashas Noach

Posted on October 29, 2011 by tasteofyeshiva

Download Noach PDF When Can you Make up a Missed Prayer  Taste of Talmud An Ammorah, (a great rabbi from the time period of the Talmud 400-800 C.E.) said, “One who erred and did not pray the afternoon prayers may … Continue reading →

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Parashas Ha’azinu

Posted on October 1, 2011 by tasteofyeshiva

Download Ha’azinu PDF The Shofar:  Cutting through Us to Rejuvenate Us Taste of Talmud Is there a requisite amount of time for the sound of the Shofar, or does it just depend on how long the baal tokeiah (the one … Continue reading →

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Parashas Nitzavim and Vayelech

Posted on September 24, 2011 by tasteofyeshiva

Download Nitzavim/Vayelech PDF Believe in Yourself; Believe in G-d Taste of Talmud Rabbi Elazar Ben Azariah taught:  Those who have transgressed a positive commandment will be forgiven immediately upon fulfilling the necessary requirements for repentance.  Those who have transgressed a … Continue reading →

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