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Parshat Tzav/Shabbat HaGadol March 23, 2013 12 Nissan, 5773

Aharon Was HesitantTo Spend Money on

Koban Olah, SoHashem Charged It

The parsha begins withthe instruction:

"Command Aharon andhis sons saying: This is

the law of the olah-offering: It is the olah-offering that stays on the

flame, on the Altar all

night until the morning,and the fire of the Altarshall be kept aflame on

it." [Vayikra 6:2] TheOlah offering is a sacrifice

that was totally burnt.With most sacrificessomeone eats something.

Most of a peace offering(Korban Shelamim) iseaten by the person whobrings the sacrifice; the

sin offering is eaten bythe Kohanim. However,

the Korban Olah is

consumed entirely by thefire of the Mizbayach.

Rashi says that theconnotation of the word"Command" (Tzav) is

"charge". Why was itnecessary to "charge"Aharon? He certainly does

not need any special kindof motivation lecture? R.Shimeon states that it is

necessary for the Torahto emphasize a command

through "charging" whenmonetary loss is involved.

[Kiddushin 29a] People

do not like to waste money orlose money. When a mitzvah

involves cost with no apparent"payback," the Torah finds itnecessary to "charge" those

commanded to more fullymotivate them and help themovercome their hesitancy.

People find it hard to take ananimal, which may have cost

them a thousand dollars, andmerely have it "go up in

smoke" without anyone gettingany physical benefit from it.Therefore, by the Olah offering,the Torah says "Tzav es

Aharon" -- encourage him, givehim a Tzav -- because amonetary loss is involved.

Why is that? I saw aninteresting observation from

Rav Moshe Shmuel Shapiro.The world says "Time is money"

but the way it should really bestated is "Money is time" --meaning in order to make

money, a person needs tospend time on it and time is themost precious commodity in theworld. Almost anything else can

be replaced, but time can neverbe replaced. Our Sages tell us a

strange thing: "For righteouspeople, their money is moreprecious to them than theirbodies". This is counter-

intuitive. We would think:Tzadikim? They don't careabout their money. The reason

that "for righteous, money ismore precious than their

bodies" is because Tzadikim

Rabbi Frand on Parshas Tzav/Shabbat HaGadolrealize that in order to gainmoney, they somehow need

to invest time. Thereforetheir money is precious tothem because "my time was

invested in acquiring this."This is why "in a place where

monetary loss is involved"even people of the higheststature (like Aharon the HighPriest) need to be charged

and encouraged tonevertheless diligently

proceed with the mandatedexpenditure.

Rav Moshe Shmuel Shapirowas a disciple of RavYitzchak Zeev Soloveitchik(the Brisker Rav) and was

himself a Rosh Yeshiva inIsrael. He writes as follows:

It is known that the peopleof America have beenblessed with affluence and

no doubt G-d rewarded themin this fashion due to themerit of their generosity and

the merit of the charitiesthey occupy themselveswith. However, I believe,

there is also another factorhere. I have noticed twosignificant attributes which

certainly also merit thebestowal of riches uponthem: First of all, they are

diligent in their businesses.From the time they starttheir task at work until they

finish, they do not allowanything to disturb them.This is different than the

workers in our country who

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take coffee breaks every half hour. Americans appreciatetheir time and in that merit they have been successfulfinancially.

Rav Moshe Shmuel Shapiro then mentions the following

very interesting incident. The Ponnivitzer Rav and RavElchanon Wasserman learned together as study partnersin the Kollel in Radin. They wanted to look up somethingin a certain book quoted by the Chofetz Chaim in his

Shaar HaTziyon commentary to Mishneh Berura. Thesefer was not available in the Beis HaMidrash so theywent to the Chofetz Chaim's house, knocked on his door,

and asked "Can we see that sefer you quote in the ShaarHaTziyon?" The Chofetz Chaim told them he did not have

the Sefer. They were surprised inasmuch as he quoted itin his commentary. He told them that when he needed tolook up something in a sefer he borrowed it fromsomeone and then returned it. The Chofetz Chaim told

them "I did not want to buy the sefer because I only buysefarim I actually need! If I don't need a sefer I don't buyit."

At that point, the Chofetz Chaim turned to his bookshelf

and let out a sigh. They thought he let out the sighbecause he had so few volumes in his personal library. Hecorrected them: "No. What bothers me is that maybe Ibought a sefer amongst my collection that I don't use

enough and therefore I really shouldn't have purchased it-- I gave out my money for something I didn't really

need."

This is a very interesting story and it is contrary to

conventional wisdom. Conventional wisdom is that people

like to have large libraries. The Chofetz Chaim's opinion

was if you do not absolutely need something you do not

buy it, because money was very precious to him --

because time was very precious to him. This is in line with

the idea that "in a place where there is monetary loss

encouragement and 'Tzav' is necessary.

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Great Neck Synagogue

Shabbat Activities Program

Dale Polakoff, RabbiIan Lichter, Assistant Rabbi

Dr. Ephraim Wolf ,zl, Rabbi EmeritusZeev Kron, Cantor

Eleazer Schulman, zl, Cantor EmeritusRabbi Sholom Jensen, Youth Director

Zehava & Michael Atlas, Youth DirectorsMark Twersky, Executive Director

Rabbi Avraham Bronstein, Program DirectorDr. Scott Danoff, President

Harold Domnitch, Chairman of the Board

PESACH SCHEDULESunday, March 24thBedikat Chometz this evening

EREV PESACHMonday, March 25thShacharit with Siyum for first born 6:30 am

7:45 am

Chometz may not be eaten after:Magen Avraham 10:30 am

Vilna Gaon 10:57 amChometz must be destroyed by:Magen Avraham 11:45 amVilna Gaon 11:59 amCandle Lighting 6:55 pmMincha 6:55 pm

PESACH IMonday night, March 25thKiddush after (first seder) 7:54 pmTuesday, March 26thHashkama 8:00 amMain Shul 9:00 amBeit Midrash 9:15 amMincha, followed by seudah shishit 6:55 pm

PESACH IITuesday night, March 26th

Candle Lighting after 7:54 pmPreparations for the second SederShould not begin before 7:54 pmWednesday, March 27thHashkama 8:00 amMain Shul 9:00 amBeit Midrash 9:15 amMincha 6:55 pmYom Tov ends after 8:04 pm

CHOL HAMOEDThursday, Friday 6:30 am

7:45 amMincha 7:00 pm

SHABBAT CHOL HAMOEDCandle Lighting 6:59 pmMincha 7:00 pm

Shabbat, March 30thHashkama 8:00 amMain Shul 8:45 amBeit Midrash 9:00 amShir HaShirim is recited this morningShiur 5:50 pmMincha, followed by seudah shlishit 6:50 pmShabbat ends after 8:08 pmSunday, March 31st 7:30 am

8:30 am

PESACH VIISunday night, March 31stCandle Lighting 7:01 pmMincha 7:05 pmMonday, April 1stHashkama 8:00 am

Main Shul 9:00 amBeit Midrash 9:15 amMincha 7:05 pm

PESACH VIIIMonday night, April 1stCandle Lighting after 8:01 pmTuesday, April 2ndHashkama 8:00 amMain Shul 9:00 amBeit Midrash 9:15 amYizkor is part of this serviceMincha 7:05 pmShabbat and Yom Tov ends 8:11 pm

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GNSPassoverFoodChesedCollection2013:GotMatza??

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Dear Friends,

How often do you get the chance to save a life? And how oftendoes that chance to save a life not require either (a) attendingyears of grueling medical school; (b) taking the firefightersexam; or (c) sitting by a swimming pool in the baking sun forhours on end with a whistle in your mouth?

Well heres your chance to be a hero and save a life without anyof that kind of effort. Its the Blood Drive, run by the GNSMens Club, which will be held on the morning ofSunday,April 7 in the Gym at Great Neck Synagogue. If you haventtaken part before, dont worry, its quick, its easy, it doesnthurt, and all the technical work is handled by skilled techniciansfrom the New York Blood Center. Your participation is espe-cially needed at this time as blood supplies remain at criticallylow levels following disruptions from Sandy and other winterstorms.

So, how do you know if you can take part? Well, first you haveto have a pulse. But if you are reading this e-mail then,congratulations, you have passed that test! There are also someother simple requirements too, which you can read about, as wellas learning more about the process, athttp://www.nybloodcenter.org/ If you are 16 or 17, you willneed written parental consent on a form that we can provide.

Its easy to book an appointment. Appointments are availablefrom 8:15 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and, while you are welcome simplyto show up on the day, priority will be given to those who havebooked appointments in advance. You can book an appointmenton-line by clicking here:

https://drm.nybloodcenter.org/PublicScheduler/GroupWelcome.aspx?Group=03872

You can also book an appointment by e-mail toreind@sullcrom.comor by telephone on 212-558-3035. (Whenyou do so, please provide a preferred time on any 15 minuteincrement).

If you cant give, but would be willing to help by volunteering toassist with registration and other tasks for some portion of themorning, please let us know at the above email or phonenumber. Adults, as well as students 12 and over, are welcome tovolunteer and were happy to help students get chessed hours.

Finally, as a token of appreciation, everyone who donates or

volunteers will also receive a special gift. The gifts include yourchoice of:

-- 100% cotton beach towel-- All-in-one USB Flash Drive/Pen/Laser Pointer-- 44-inch umbrella with wood handle-- Embroidered baseball cap.

All participants will also receive a complimentary breakfast, notto mention the respect and admiration of your friends.We look forward to hearing from you and seeing you on April 7.

Michael KohlerDavid Rein

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

YAHRZEIT

WITHIN OUR FAMILY

Saturday, 12 NissanMiriam Glaubach for Rachel Herlinger

Mitchell J. Siegel for Edith TurnerSunday, 13 Nissan

Nadine Eckstein for Tillie EngelMonday, 14 Nissan

Annette Forman for Marlene OlkRobert Herman for Frank Herman

Tuesday 15 NissanMark Gold for Regina Gold

Leonard Kahn for Rachel KahnMina Kotler for Pearl Rodzynek

Wednesday, 16 NissanMarc Gottlieb for Sarah Schwartzman

Thursday, 17 NissanPaul Brody for Minnie Brody

Judith Traub for Usher HechtkopfFriday, 18 Nissan

Marvin Greenwald for Matilda GreenwaldJeff Pulver for Howard Pulver

GNS UPCOMING EVENTS

MENS CLUB UPCOMING EVENTS:Sun. April 7: Semi annual Blood Drive.

Sun., April 14 10:00am: A world renown activist against IslamicFundamentalism author of "Stop the Islamization of America" PamelaGeller will be talking at our Sunday morning breakfast. She is asought-after personality and appears regularly on TV and radio.All welcome.

May 21: Israel Bond Community Event at Temple Israel.

Mon, May 27, 7:10PM: We are going to a ball game! The YANKEESvs METS game at Citi Field on Memorial Day. Tickets are only $54each. Please reserve your seats early! Contact Jack Lipskyjlipsky.lipsk01@insuremail.net or Hilly Milun 504-0320.

Sun, June 2, 7:00PM: Author Frieda Korobkin, who was sent as achild by her parents in the "Kindertransport" from Austria to Englandjust before WWII, will speak of her experiences and her book,"Throw Your Feet Over Your Shoulders".

Sun. June 30: Annual Fishing Trip.

June Tba: The Defensive Driving course held over two evenings.

Mazal Tov to Renee and Dr. Stuart Schwartz on theupcoming marriage of their daughter Dara Beth toYuval Attia son ofJeannine & Yosef Attia.

SAVE THE NEW DATE:The North Shore Hebrew Academy 58th Annual Journal Dinner will takeplace on Thursday evening May 2nd at Citi Field honoring two long timeNSHA/NSHAHS board member families and Founding Families of the HighSchool Corinne and Joe Franco & Bonnie and Michael Orbach.Those wishing to place an ad, make a reservation or serve on the dinnercommittee, please contact Arnie Flatow at aflatow@nsha.org or call theBusiness Office at 487-868 ext 2.

SISTERHOOD UPCOMING EVENTSThe Sisterhood is happy to offer our third annual Pesach Wine Sale,courtesy of Lakeville Wines. There is a huge selection of wines, andMark Glicksman (of Lakeville Wines) is available to offer any advice youmay need concerning your selections (516-352-1100). Please be sureto tell him that you are a member of GNS. If you would like an orderform, please contact Vivian Kron at vivian@vikron.com or pick-up apaper copy from the office. This sale is open to everyone so pleaseconsider the Sisterhood when you are making your purchases!

SAVE THE DATEJoin us April 10th at 8:00 PM for a * "SPRING AWAKENING:** to a leaner, healthier, pain free, & allergy free you"*with Claudine Sarraf-Amirian-LaC m.s.t.o.m, Licensed Acupuncturist,Herbalist. Reiki healer and health coach. This interactive workshop willinclude ancient secrets and modern solutions (including foods, qi gong,herbs, acupuncture and more) to attaining optimum health and healingfor the season.

COUPONS FOR LORD & TAYLORThe Sisterhood is please to participate in Lord and Taylor's semi-annualShop Smart Do Good event! Coupon books, can be purchased for $5each. There are three coupons - two 25% one time use coupons, andone 15% all day pass (this pass includes cosmetics and fragrances!!!).You can pre-sale the cosmetics starting Tuesday, March 19th, and useall the coupons Friday April 19th thru Tuesday April 23rd. You can buythe items before the 23rd, but they will hold them for you for pick upon the 23rd, or up to a week later. This is an amazing opportunity toget discounted cosmetics and other items! Remember, Lord and Taylorcarries Ahava products and supports Israel!

RABBI POLAKOFFS 25TH ANNIVERSARY SHABBAT

CELEBRATION AT GNSSave the Date and Join us for a Special Shabbat to celebrateRabbi Dale Polakoff's 25th year at the Great Neck

Synagogueon Shabbat April 19-20th 2013. All Minyanimwill be davening together; there will be a Tish,

Siyum Mishnayot, Kiddush, Luncheon/Program and a FestiveSeudat Shlishit Program concluding with Havdalah.Pleasesend your Tributes, Stories, Memories and Photos of Rabbi

Polakoff from the past 25 yearsto Mark Twerskyat mtwersky@gns.orgTo participate in the Siyum please goto:http://www.gns.org/archives/7342Sponsorships availableto enhance this special 25th Anniversary Celebration $100,

$180, $360,$500, $1000, $1800. To join one of thecommittees please contact: Sharon Goldwyn 917 287 7334sgdesignermom@aol.comCindy Liebmann 516 680 6420

zishmom@aol.comThank you!!

SAVE THE DATE - A North Shore Mikvah Association shiur for women

given by Mrs. Elisheva Kaminetsky entitled, Rosh Chodesh: A Time ofRenewal and Rejuvenation, will take place on April 9th at the home ofTalia and Sol Goldwyn- 22 Vista Drive at 7:30 PM. Lightrefreshments will be served. Suggested donation - $36.00 Sponsorships$100.00 Partnerships $180.00. For more information, pleaseemail NSMikvah@gmail.com.

SIYUM BCHORIMThank you to Margery & Barry Libin for once again sponsoring theSiyum this year in memory of his father Joseph Libin, zl.

PASSOVER CLEANINGPlease clean out your Talis Bags and Lockers of any Chometz beforePassover.

COMMUNITY UPCOMING EVENTS

BURNING OF CHOMETZ

A community event and location for the burning of chometzhas been established. Place: Kings Point Park

(Steamboat road entrance) Date: Monday March 25th8AM till 11AM. This is a joint venture by the Great Neck

Synagogue and the Young Israel of Great Neck, and under thesupervision of the Alert Fire Dept..

Please bring only the chometz you collect during your searchthe evening before. This is not a location to dispose of all

unwanted chometz. There will not be a location at this site fortrash.

Chag kasher v'sameachAny questions,call Mitchell Siegel 516-487-6278

FYIThere will be no Midrash breakfast Sunday, March 24th.