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SHABBOS PARSHAS KI SAVOSLICHOS

ISSUE 3
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From inside Koppels folder - A Story

It was the day before Rosh Hashanah in Berditchev. The spirit of holiness hovered in the air. Each heart was throbbing with the thought of the imminent Day of Judgment; each mind was occupied with thoughts of repentance. Too much time was wasted which could have been spent in the study of the Torah; And what about all that loose, and sometimes even mischievous, gossip? Hashem only knows how many misdeeds, large and small, have accumulated during the year. It's high time to get wise Well, Boruch Hashem for the selichot. Here is a chance to pour out one's heart to Hashem before the year is over. And the All-Merciful One will surely understand and forgive, for the new year will most definitely be a better one Such were the thoughts uppermost in everybody's mind, as the Jews of Berditchev hastily rose from their warm beds to go to the synagogue for selichot. It was still very dark outside, for sunrise was hours away. They did not wait for the shamash to wake them up on this last day of the year. As they hastened to the synagogue, the fresh autumn air drove the last vestiges of sleepiness from their eyes. They now met the shamash, going on his beat, knocking with his long staff at the dark shutters of the stragglers who had overslept, and calling out, "Holy flock, arise for Slichot!" And soon enough the cracks in the shutters filled with light, for no one --but no one-- was going to stay in bed on this solemn morning. The narrow streets were soon filled with old and young men, and boys of all ages. Many went to the mikvah for immersion, and came out feeling purified and inspired. There were many visitors in Berditchev, who had come to spend the Solemn Days in the nearness of the saintly Rabbi Levi Yitzchak of Berditchev. They now made their way to the Rabbi's house, in order to accompany him to the synagogue. As they approached the Rabbi's home, they saw him at the door, on his way out. They were amazed to see that he was holding a basket, from which the slim neck of a vodka bottle was sticking out invitingly. The tantalizing smell of freshly baked kichlech and fresh herring could not be ignored. " What on earth is the Rabbi going to do with the refreshments at this hour?" they wondered, as they followed him in silence at a respectful distance. They approached the synagogue. The windows blazed with light, and one could see through the windows that the synagogue was already crowded with worshippers from wall to wall, waiting for the Rabbi.

Where was the first Yeshivas Tomchei Tmimim? What is the great accomplishment of this Yeshiva, what makes it different then any other Yeshiva?
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But the Rabbi went past the synagogue! The wonder of his followers grew with every step. "Where is the Rabbi going? Is he so engrossed in meditation that he did not notice the synagogue?"
(To be continued)

Ksivah vchasimah Tovah

Friday Night Inspiration With Yossi

BBM wishes a hearty Mazel Tov to: Michael koussivitzky Elul 20

- Elul 22 & Shmully witkis - Elul 25

Akiva bialo -For his Bar MitzvahMay they have a great year physically and spiritually and have all the Rebbes Brochos.

Dont forget to put Negel Vasser by your bed

Shmully Kurtz

Hey, listen up I have breaking news. I can only say it when there is absolute silence. Im waiting for thats better. So today as I was laying bed asleep, well maybe not asleep. I was actually listening and yes - enjoying the reveille tape. No not the one with Shimon, Nisson and Ko oh oops no one was supposed to know who those three on the tape are. Well as I was saying I was listening to the tape and there goes the announcement, 10 minutes left to be lined up, but hey that does not apply to us BBMers so what lesson can I take from it? Then it dawned on me there are only ten days left until Rosh Hashonah the new year. That means that I better get all ready for the big day, make sure I am dressed, teeth brushed Tomorrow night we start saying slichos, we clean ourselves up a bit. Its time to think back to all the good stuff, and the not such good stuff. Take one Mitzva and do it with extra care and this is the best way to prepare for the new year. Line up happens whether we like it or not, we should just make sure we ready, you don't want to be stuck in your pajamas (unless its pj day). Thats the same with the new year. We don't want to come in front of Hashem in our pjs. lets make sure that when we blow the Shofar on Rosh Hashonah we are ready! So take some precious time and think about your self, your real self. You know respect yourself, hey thats Koppels line did I say his speech by mistake?! Anyway Dovi who is talking tonight?

Remember when
(TTTO Avinu Malkeinu) Reb Mendel sits alone Away from his family his home The Rebbes image in his heart does burn To be with my father he yearns A tear runs down from his cheek To the Rebbe he wishes to speak With no end in sight he cant spread Yiddishkeit Not able to write makes him weak Avinu Malkeinu OH to be with you Even though a quill I lack Such a physical thing cant hold back I know youre here with me Even though I struggle to see So I sit and think this letter to you Hear me tattenyu Many years at last His bitter misfortunes have passed An answer from the Rebbe he finds in his home I know now I am never alone Avinu Malkeinu OH to be with you Even though a quill I lack Such a physical thing cant hold back So too in our lives To connect to the Rebbe we strive Even though I struggle to see I know youre here with me SMILE WE WON :)

Ok, where do we start with this one?

Yossi: Whats in your beard? (I guess you enjoyed it coz in color war you

did it again)

Koppel: What is coming out of your chin? Levi T: What spilled on your jacket? BBM: My Shul is looking for a choir for Rosh Hashonah, how much?!