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RABBI JUDAH KERBEL'S BLOG

07/02/2019 01:16:01 AM

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Asarah B'Teves

01/08/2025 11:42:22 AM

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When Asarah B'Teves Falls on Friday

Ezekiel 24 describes the events of the tenth month of the Jewish year (Read more...

Reflecting on Rabbi Grunblatt's Writings

12/19/2024 06:46:22 PM

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This Shabbos will mark the 11th yahrzeit of Moreinu Harav Joseph Grunblatt zt"l.

I had plRead more...

Hoshanah Rabbah and Last Days

10/23/2024 03:23:45 AM

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A few important items as we enter the last days:

Hoshanah Rabbah
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Sign-Up for Hoshanos Sets for Hoshanah Rabbah

10/08/2024 09:53:08 PM

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We will celebrate Hoshanah Rabbah IY"H in a couple of weeks (Wednesday, October 23).
I wilRead more...

October 7th * Rosh Hashanah/Shabbos Shuva Drashas

10/06/2024 05:42:36 PM

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I hope everyone had a beautiful and meaningful Rosh Hashanah.

I am attaching my Rosh HashRead more...

Drasha Tomorrow After Haftarah

09/06/2024 04:25:42 PM

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I apologize for the email so close to Shabbat.
As I am getting deeper into formulating my Read more...

Vigil and Boots for Israel

09/01/2024 08:12:22 PM

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First, I want to acknowledge that the past 24 hours have been very difficult for Klal YisrRead more...

Minyanim

08/27/2024 03:47:12 PM

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With a number of regular minyan attendees out of town at various points through Labor DayRead more...

Tisha B'Av

08/12/2024 04:49:07 PM

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We are approaching Tisha B'Av in a little less than a week. Unfortunately, this year, Tisha B'av hits close Read more...

Tisha B'Av

08/06/2024 10:01:02 PM

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We are approaching Tisha B'Av in a little less than a week. Unfortunately, this year, Tisha B'av hits close Read more...

Yesterday's Events

07/14/2024 04:23:51 PM

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I feel it is important to state the obvious, as even that which is obvious sometimes need Read more...

Bus for Washington, D.C. Rally for Israel - Tuesday, November 14

11/07/2023 09:56:16 PM

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Next Tuesday, November 14, there will be a rally for Israel in Washington, D.C. being orgaRead more...

Shabbat Project

11/01/2023 08:18:07 AM

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The Shabbat Project is an initiative of Rabbi Dr. Warren Goldstein, Chief Rabbi of South ARead more...

Take 45 Seconds To Contact Elected Officials

10/19/2023 09:00:32 PM

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When Yaakov confronted Esav, he prepared himself in three respects: he prepared for war, hRead more...

Lunch 'n Learn RSVP * Shiur Tonight at 7:45 PM

10/17/2023 09:08:01 AM

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I am looking forward to the Lunch 'n Learn, which will take place on Thursday, October 19 at 12:00 PM!
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Yesterday's Drasha * Contacting Officials * Lunch and Learn * More

10/15/2023 12:01:06 PM

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Chodesh tov to all!

A few updates to convey-

a) I am attaching my drasha from Shabbos for those who wanteRead more...

Corrected Link

10/10/2023 04:05:22 PM

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I sent an incorrect link to the shiur I recorded.

c) NEW Torah Learning Initiative
While it would seem thRead more...

Updates

10/10/2023 04:01:02 PM

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The situation in Israel continues to occupy my headspace during nearly every waking momentRead more...

Supporting Israel

10/08/2023 10:00:31 PM

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No doubt there was tremendous shock and anguish upon hearing the news of what has been takRead more...

Important - Schedule Updates

10/02/2023 01:18:42 PM

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Moadim L'simcha!

Please see the following addenda to the schedule through the rest of Yom Tov.
You can see Read more...

Clarification Regarding First Night of Sukkos and Rain

09/28/2023 06:07:32 PM

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I apologize for the extra email, but I was asked a few questions, and I thought the clarification would be uRead more...

Regarding First Night of Sukkos and Rain

09/28/2023 11:57:03 AM

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Unfortunately, there seems to be a very likely scenario in which it will be raining tomorrRead more...

Shabbos Shuva and Food/Product Drive

09/22/2023 08:23:12 AM

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There are a couple of things on my end that I want to put on everyone's radar as we enter Read more...

Tishrei Information

09/07/2023 03:22:07 PM

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With Selichos and Rosh Hashanah a week around the corner, I wanted to bring the following Read more...

Shiur Beginning at 2:15 PM

07/27/2023 02:00:32 PM

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Shiur at 2:15 PM (after Mincha) - “Emotions of Distance and Closeness on Tisha B’av"
Both in person anRead more...

Correction: Tisha B'av Schedule and Information

07/26/2023 02:44:32 PM

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Correction: the fast begins at 8:17 PM.

Here is the schedule for Tisha B'av:
Wednesday July 26 – Erev TisRead more...

Tisha B'av Schedule and Information

07/26/2023 12:07:06 PM

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Here is the schedule for Tisha B'av:
Wednesday July 26 – Erev Tisha B’Av
Mincha ........................Read more...

Reminder: July 4 Breakfast and Shiur

07/03/2023 09:33:31 PM

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Dear QJC Family,

Tomorrow, July 4 at 9AM, I plan to give a shiur to help us appreciate the holiday and infuRead more...

Three Weeks Guide

06/29/2023 09:22:16 PM

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Shiva Asar B'Tammuz - "The Three Weeks" - will be upon us in less than a week.

Please see the guide for relRead more...

July 4 Breakfast and Shiur

06/27/2023 06:47:41 PM

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This coming Tuesday, July 4 at 9AM, I plan to give a shiur to help us appreciate the holidRead more...

Shavuos Schedule Change - Please Read

05/21/2023 05:57:10 PM

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Chodesh Tov!

Due to a change in the timing for the Kinus Torah on Shabbos afternoon, the schedule for ShabbRead more...

Pikuach Nefesh and Shavuos Siyum

05/03/2023 07:54:06 AM

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I had intended to provide a handout for my discussion of Pikuach Nefesh this past Shabbos Read more...

Erev Pesach Reminders

04/04/2023 05:31:01 PM

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Some quick Erev Pesach reminders:
If you have not yet submitted your form to appoint me to sell your chametzRead more...

Mechiras Chametz Today

04/02/2023 08:03:51 AM

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Less than one week away! Here are some things to keep in mind as Pesach approaches.

The ORead more...

Mechiras Chametz & Other Pesach Announcements

03/29/2023 08:01:11 AM

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One week away! Here are some things to keep in mind as Pesach approaches.

The OU PassoverRead more...

Sedarim

03/15/2023 08:48:41 PM

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First of all, I want to remind everyone that I will be the guest speaker for the Torah in Read more...

Sedarim

03/08/2023 08:08:15 PM

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With Purim and Shushan Purim behind us, Pesach will be approaching fast. I am looking forwRead more...

Security and Antisemitism Update

02/23/2023 06:18:20 PM

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Dear QJC Family,

We are very excited for our special Shabbos with Dr. Henry Abramson and the wonderful progRead more...

Earthquake Relief Efforts

02/14/2023 10:56:32 AM

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Dear QJC Family,

As you may be aware, an earthquake recently struck Turkey and Syria, taking more than 36Read more...

Kashrus

01/06/2023 09:35:31 AM

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Dear QJC Family,

As you may have heard, there are a couple of restaurants in our community that have switRead more...

Kohanim on Main Street

11/16/2022 04:30:40 PM

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I received the following notice from the Vaad Harabonim of Queens:
"This past week we walked along the cemetRead more...

Shiur and Other Updates

10/31/2022 10:08:21 AM

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Dear QJC Family,

I am writing with a few updates:

1) As a reminder, everyone who received an aliyah on SRead more...

Reminder: Food/Hygiene Product Drive

10/02/2022 01:47:06 PM

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Dear QJC Family,

Yeshayahu teaches us that we do not fast for the sake of fasting, but we are reminded toRead more...

Food/Hygiene Product Drive

09/19/2022 09:07:06 PM

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Yeshayahu teaches us that we do not fast for the sake of fasting, but we are reminded toRead more...

Yamim Noraim Halachic Guide

09/13/2022 10:43:51 AM

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As I try to do before every yuntif, below you can find a Halachic Guide to Yamim Noraim,Read more...

Pruzbul - Important Information

09/12/2022 08:56:51 AM

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This past year was a Shemittah year, and at the end of this Jewish year, Shemittat KesafRead more...

Schedule for this Afternoon - Shiur, Videos, Mincha

08/07/2022 01:26:36 PM

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I will give a shiur after the first mincha on Midrash Eicha Rabbah. The shiur will take place at approximatRead more...

Tisha B'av Updates

08/04/2022 02:57:50 PM

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Unfortunately, Tisha B'av is approaching this weekend, and I want to call attention to cerRead more...

Tehillim for Ukraine - Wednesday Night After Maariv

03/01/2022 06:58:33 PM

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It is important we join together in prayer.

As we continue to experiRead more...

Tisha B'av Updates

07/15/2021 01:59:07 PM

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(A couple of things needed to be clarified from yesterday's email:Eicha will be available on Zoom motzaei ShRead more...

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Shacharis

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Daf Yomi

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