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practice is to refrain from moving or making goes. Can I browse in a high-end storeshould with home improvements during sefirah, one items I couldn’t afford, just for a little dayfollow the principle of not deviating from family dreaming pleasure?

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The Power of Blessings By: Rabbi Yehudah Prero

One custom associated with the 15th of Shvat is to consume those fruits which grow in the land of Israel. Our Sages decreed that before we partake of any food, fruits included, we must make a blessing. The Ben Ish Chai offers some insight about why we must make blessings before partaking of food.

In the book of Yeshaya (Isaiah 41:14) we find that an unusual expression is used to refer to the nation of Israel.

The prophet writes Fear not, you worm Jacob, and you men of Israel; I will help you, said the Lord, and your redeemer, the Holy One of Israel.” Why is the nation of Israel called a “worm?” What qualities does a worm possess that Israel should be figuratively referred to as a worm?

The Ben Ish Chai explains (Parshas Pinchas 1) that the power a worm possesses is entirely in its mouth. What ever powers a worm can exercise, through eating or boring holes, for example, comes through its mouth.

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creature whose mouth is its source of strength - the worm.

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The blessing before eating gives us strength so that we will be victorious in our battles with the Evil Inclination.

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Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and Blue Care Network are nonprofit corporations and independent licensees of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association.

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Me for You Purim 2014 “Me for You” started in town here.

What happens is mother “A” davens for a shidduch for child “B”and child “B”s mother davens for finding a shidduch for child “A.” So far Boruch Hashem a few of these children have become engaged and married.

Before we were only taking names from mothers of girls 21 and older and boys 24 and older.

We are now expanding the group to mothers of girls 20 and older and boys 23 and older.

Please call Rochel 248-569-7066 if you are interested in davening for a shidduch for someone else’s child. In that zechus may your tefilos and your partner’s tefilos be answered bimheira!

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Dr. David S. Ungar Board Certified Foot and Ankle Specialist, Wound Care Certified Diplomate ABPM & ABLES, Fellow APWCA

• Complete Foot and Ankle Care for Adults and Children • Most Insurance Plans Accepted • Surgical Privileges at Most Local Hospitals and Surgery Centers

Medical and Surgical Management of the Foot and Ankle

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Personal Foot Care 34435 Grand River Ave, Farmington, MI 48335 (½ block west of Gill Road between Farmington and Drake Rds

(248) 545-0100 ∙ Fax (248) 545-1285

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T.D.M. Plumbing Co. - Commercial & T.D.M. Plumbing - Commercial Residential TotalCo. Plumbing Service&Backflow Residential Total Plumbing Service Backflow Preventer Certifier - Free Estimates â&#x20AC;˘ Work 1SFWFOUFS $FSUJĂśFS 'SFF &TUJNBUFT t 8PSL Guaranteed â&#x20AC;˘ Licensed & Insured - Tony DeMarco (VBSBOUFFE t -JDFOTFE *OTVSFE Tony Owner Master Plumber 248-477-7435 DeMarco Owner Master Plumber 248-477-7435 HOME REPAIRS CALL DON HOME REPAIRS Indoor & outdoor CALL homeDON repairs â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 25 yrs + Indoor & outdoor home repairs â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 25 yrs +Drywall, Painting, plumbing, electric & carpentry.

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(248) 231-2488 or chayamsw@att.net (248) 231-2488 or chayamsw@att.net Computer Guy - (248) 648-1349 certified technicians - reasonable Computer Guy - (248) 648-1349prices certified technicians - reasonable prices unbeatable service thecomputerguyMI.com unbeatable service thecomputerguyMI.com 20-25% off retail for vitamins & nutritional supplements.

Many lines&available 20-25% off retail forproduct vitamins nutritional including Nutrisupreme, Maxihealth. supplements.

Many product lines available Call Lisa Cohen 248-613-1804 including Nutrisupreme, Maxihealth.

Call Lisa Cohen 248-613-1804 Mindy Schneider, LMTLicensed massage Kosher Michigan Guest House therapist is located in Southfield, Rates starting Book for holidays now. at $1 per minute with a minimum of 30 Call 248-763-9979 for details minutes. By appointment only. 248-217-5914 or mindyschneid@gmail.com.

TRAVEL AND TRANSPORTATION Coming to NY/NJ? PromptLLC & reliable Shomer Centsible Bookkeeping â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Over 25 Years of Shabbos car service pickups at Experience.

A greatavailable resource for for small-medium airports, simcha owners. halls, Lakewood, Late sized business Payables, etc.

Receivables, night & early morning service available.

Bank Reconciliations, QuickBooks. References Please call Harry Available.

PleaseSchonfeld call Dena 917-776-6260 Engel 248-302-4301.

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I AM LOOKING FOR A BABYSITTING OR Coming to NY/NJ? Prompt reliable Shomer HOUSEKEEPING JOB. I am&able to work in Shabbosor carsomeoneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s service available forI have pickups at airports, a daycare home. a lot of experience with children.etc.

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248-904-9221 O: 248-358-2100 or C: 248-420-7400 EMPLOYMENT HARVE OPPORTUNITY DISNER Earn a great income from home by being a EMPLOYMENT weight-loss consultant. OPPORTUNITY Call Sarah 718-435-5868 Earn a great income- young mom earning a 6 FOR SALE figure income is looking to partner with ambitious Formal cherry dining room based table business.

(8ft with moms to build a viable home leaves) and 8 gorgeous chairs (purchased in Please call Sarah 646-222-0265 Brooklyn). $2000. Call 248-930-0182

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Farmington Hills - 13 Mile/Middlebelt. 2 bdr./2 If anyone has any tables or chairs from the Gmach bth condo for Mrs. rent.Nechama $1,250/month.1,500 sq ft. 1 car please contact Weingarden 248.557.3444 detached garage. Pool. Quiet bldg w/nice view Found about 3-4 weeks ago: Croton stainless steel facing courtyard. No pets. womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s watch. Call Miriam Newman 248-763-7473.

(248) 798-4519 Boruch or Chana Found a diamond shape earring or necklace at the shower of Shoshana Movsas at the Turner home.

Please Southfield 10/Greenfield Lovely 4 bdm , 2 1/2 call 248-910-4322 or email sdmovseye@yahoo.com Bath , 2 car attached garage , finished basement, Chereskin Signature Black883-1000 Lined Raincoat size 40S. appliances $1375 - 248 ext 125.

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