Rav Mayer Reuven Berkovits .. Rav of "Whispering Pines" in Lakewood Passes Away

It is with great sadness that we that we must  report the passing of Rav Mayer Reuven Berkovits zt”l, rov of the Whispering Pines-Nusach Sefard shul in Lakewood, NJ

Rav Berkovits had battled illness for the last while and his kehillah had been holding regular asifos tefillah in his zechus. He passed away this morning.

A talmid chochom of note, Rav Berkovits was a beloved figure in Lakewood, spending his days immersed in limud haTorah and guiding his mispallelim and others.

A talmid of Satmar, Rav Berkovits learned for many years at Bais Medrash Govoah and went on to become a respected rov and morah horaah.

Rav Berkovits carried himself with tremendous hachna’ah and humility, and he endeared himself to one and all.

Rav Berkovits is survived by his dedicated wife, Rebbetzin Pearl Berkovits, and their wonderful family.

The levayah will be held today at noon at the Whispering Pines Shul, located at 47 Whispering Pines Lane in Lakewood, NJ. The aron will then be taken to Monroe, New York for kevurah in Kiryas Yoel.

Yehi zichro boruch.

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Mark Zuckerberg Facebook CEO Tells Tech Conference he Has ‘become more religious’

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg told a live audience at a tech conference that he has “become more religious” in recent years.

Zuckerberg was interviewed Friday evening at the Silicon Slopes Tech Summit.

“The last few years have been really humbling for me,” Zuckerberg said. “I’ve become more religious.”

He attributed his religious evolution to the issues his company has faced over the last few years and the birth of his two daughters, now ages four and two, Deseret News reported.

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R' Aron Teitelbaum, Satmar Rebbe Monroe Sings "Toivim Meoirois" After Kiddush Levanah!

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Rush Limbaugh Diagnosed With Advanced Lung Cancer

Iconic Conservative radio personality Rush Limbaugh announced on his Monday radio program that he has been diagnosed with advanced lung cancer. He says he will not be on the air for some days due to treatment.

“This day has been one of the most difficult days in recent memory, for me, because I’ve known this moment was coming,” Limbaugh said. “I’m sure that you all know by now that I really don’t like talking about myself and I don’t like making things about me… one thing that I know, that has happened over the 31-plus years of this program is that there has been an incredible bond that had developed between all of you and me.”

“So, I have to tell you something today that I wish I didn’t have to tell you. It’s a struggle for me, because I had to inform my staff earlier today,” he said. “I can’t help but feel that I’m letting everybody down with. The upshot is that I have been diagnosed with advanced lung cancer.”

“(I plan to) do this show as normally and as competently and as expertly as I do each and every day because that is the source of my greatest satisfaction professionally,” Limbaugh said. “(and) personally.”

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Cantorial Kumzitz in Williamsburg .........

וכולם מקבלים

ה' מלך

Cantor Dovid Reich

Cantor Yisroel Meir Schwed

שומר ישראל

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Anti-Semitism Has Infected All of Britain.

Tuvia Tenenbom  invites us to join him as he tours the British Isles, talks to almost anyone who will talk to him,  he has just published the aptly titled The Taming of the Jew, in Czech, in Hebrew, and now in German (Suhrkamp).

 It is set in the United Kingdom. He was there and on the road for three months in 2018 and for four months in 2019.

He is our guide to a surreal section of Hell—our Virgil, our own Pagliacci. 

Tenenbom has toured the New World, the Holy Land, and, so far, two European countries, talking to Jews, Christians, Muslims, atheists, Lords, Ladies, Laborites, etc. 

Palestinian flags fly all over Ireland. No one really knows why but they feel strongly that it is “right.”

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Shlomo Pinchas Ritterman Dies Suddenly at 58

R’ Shlomie Pinchas Ritterman Z”L of North Miami Beach, Florida (previously of Flatbush) was 58.

R’ Shloime was on a flight with his wife at Forth Lauderdale Airport, when he suffered a massive heart attack. He was rushed to the the closest hospital (Broward Hospital) where he was R”L Niftar.

The R' Shlomo Grew up in Flatbush on East 3rd Street near Avenue M, and lived on East 10 between Avenue’s N-O before moving to North Miami Beach.

He was one of the original members of Flatbush Shomrim, and was a member of the Chevra Kaddisha in Flatbush.

He leaves behind his wife Mrs. Leah Dini and children Chesky, Moshe, Eli, Tzvi and Gitti.

Chesed Shel Emes was instrumental in ensuring proper Kavod Hames and a timely Levaya.

The Levaya was held on Sunday night at 9:15PM at Congregation Torah V’Emunah, 1000 NE 175th Street, Miami, Florida 33162
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Prophesies Coming To Fruition .......... by DIN

by Rabbi DIN .....

The Talmud in Tractate Shabbos 31, quotes the prophet Isaiah (33 6) ...

והיה אמונת עתיך חסן ישועת חכמת ודעת יראת ה' היא אוצרו

"The faith of your times will be the strength of your salvations, wisdom and knowledge;

 fear of Hashem ..... that is [man's] treasure"

The Talmud explains that the Navie Isaiah is warning us about the questions that will be asked of us ....at the time of death when they escort us to our final judgement after we reach 120 years.

"Did you conduct your business transactions faithfully?" " Did you set aside fixed times for Torah study?" " Did you engage in procreation?" 

"Did you wait in hope for the Messianic salvation?

The Ran (medieval commentary on Talmud) says that this question:

"Did you wait in hope for the Messianic salvation?" 
means ..

"ציפית להתקיימות דברי הנביאים בימיך "

"Were you hoping that the words of the prophets would come to fruition in your days?"

This past week we actually saw the words of the prophets coming true.... 

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Will Hillary Run for President a Third Time?

Many people have said she will. Hillary just came out and said she ‘feels the urge’ to run again. Of course she does. She’s a narcissistic sociopath who has craved the power of the presidency since she was a young woman. Running for president is an addiction she can’t kick.

She went on a tour to promote her book about ‘gutsy women.’ A boring documentary was made about her. She’s constantly in the public eye. So why hasn’t she announced already?

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