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 Rabbi David Bassous has been the spiritual leader of Congregation Etz Ahaim since August, 1991. Prior to that, he was the spiritual leader of Congregation Beth Hamidrash in Vancouver, Canada from 1986 - 1991.
After attending college in England and receiving an Engineering degree, Rabbi Bassous attended various yeshivot in England and Israel. He received his smicha (ordination) from the Shehebar Sephardic Center (Midrash Sephardi) in Jerusalem as well as passing the exams of the Israel Chief Rabbinate. From there, he went to Vancouver where he instituted daily minyanim and adult education classes. Rabbi Bassous is also a mohel (ritual circumcision), sofer (scribe) and shochet (ritual slaughterer).
Rabbi Bassous and his wife Clara have seven children aged between 8 and 26 and three grandchildren.
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Topics to be discussed:
- Introduction
- Superstition in the Bible
- The Reasons For the Prohibitions against Superstitious Practices
- The Validity and Effectiveness of Superstitious Practices
- The Validity of Astrology
- Different kinds of Magical and Superstitious Practices that are Prohibited
- The Evil Eye
- Conclusion
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There is a whole range of Jewish laws under the heading of lashon harah or gossip. The Torah tells us in Leviticus 19:16:
"A tale bearer should not go amongst you."
This is the source for the prohibition of various kinds of gossip, of which revealing confidential information is included.
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One of the wonders of modern medicine is the new found ability of
surgeons to 'sculpt' different parts of the human anatomy to minute
detail with in most cases amazing effect. Stomach tucks, face lifts,
nose construction and lipo suction are gaining in popularity.
Medically indicated plastic surgery for trauma victims is definitely
allowed by Jewish law, whereas there are divergent opinions regarding
pure cosmetic surgery, which is the focus of this article.
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Gemilut Hasadim means giving kindness. It is a mitzvah in the Torah to "Love Your Friend as Yourself." 1
This is the source of a broad range of behavior under the heading of
gemilut hasadim. Acts of kindness or hesed make this world a more
tolerable and better place and draw closer the final redemption.2
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Gambling is a major growth industry in our era. Casinos, lotteries and
slot machines are big business. In this short article I will try to
examine the halachic ramifications of gambling. |
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