Jewish Spirituality - Rabba Nechama

Shayna 'Rabba Nechama' Naveh is committed to helping people find their personal spiritual derech/way within the larger Jewish path.

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In Remembrance

#YomHashoa
#Neveragain

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Hag Sameah
#AmIsraelChai

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I added kitniyot long ago because I saw the custom dividing communities — but here's the broader picture:
The practice began as a local medieval precaution, not a universal halakhic requirement. The original list was tiny. Today’s long list grew socially, not halakhically.

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It's that time of year again! https://t.co/JpYeD4IYjC

#PesahWithEase
#TorahVeAhava
#BodySoulSynergetics

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How Much Should I Give for Matanot La‑Evyonim?
Is there a required amount?
Short Answer:
Enough to help a person celebrate Purim meaningfully. More is better.
Hakham Haim Ovadia explains that matanot la‑evyonim should be a meaningful amount that genuinely helps a person in need.

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What Counts as Mishloah Manot?
Question:
What is the minimum requirement?

Short Answer:
Two ready‑to‑eat foods to one person.

Hakham Haim explains that the purpose of mishloah manot is to strengthen relationships and ensure that everyone has food for the Purim meal.

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What does "ad delo yada bein arur Haman le‑barukh Mordekhai" mean?

Hakham Haim Ovadia teaches that ad delo yada describes a state of joy and relaxation, not literal confusion. It is a poetic expression, not a halakhic measurement, and does not require intoxication. -Getty Images

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Purim: Core Halakhic Questions

Most confusion about Purim comes from cultural habits and popular retellings rather than halakha. The mitzvot of Purim are simple and community‑centered: hearing the Megillah, giving gifts to friends and to the poor, and celebrating with a meal.

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Can I Fulfill Megillah via Zoom or Livestream?
Question:
Does hearing the Megillah through Zoom, livestream, or other real‑time transmission fulfill the mitzvah?

Yes — a live transmission fulfills the mitzvah, because you are hearing the reader’s voice in real time.

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For the first time since 2012, there are no Israelis held in Gaza.

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Barukh Hashem - after 843 days I can finally say the last blessing from the blessings I compiled for the living and the dead hostages.
בָּרוּךְ אַתָּה ה' אֱ-לֹהֵינוּ מֶלֶךְ הָעוֹלָם, הַמְנַחֵם אֲבֵלִים
Blessed are You, Adonai …who comforts mourners

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Wishing you a Shabbat full of serenity and joy!

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Please come out and support our Iranian brothers and sisters in this difficult time.
#regimechangeiniran

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Be the voice of innocent Iranians! If you are in the greater Seattle area come on Sunday to support the call for regime change in Iran...

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have found that when I explain that I take a Sephardic approach to Judaism and Halakha many people do not understand what I mean. This interview with my Rav, Hakham Haim Ovadia explains it. https://t.co/r1SMq8BAvZ

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📷 It’s not over until the last hostage is home and Hamas has disarmed and demilitarized Gaza.