It�s Shovavim time of year again, and tens of thousands of yidden are gearing up to attend Irgun Shiurai Torah�s annual lectures on the halachos and hashkofos of the home.� Those who are zoche to attend these shiurim recognize its unparalleled chashivus. Those who do not yet attend are asking themselves, �What�s in it for me?�
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Plenty, say the askonim and askoniyos who work tirelessly for months to ensure that the program runs smoothly in over one hundred American cities plus thirty countries throughout the world.� Plenty, say the Rabbonim and community leaders who see a remarkable difference in the ruchniyus and well-being of their kehillas.� Plenty, say the many men and women who have discovered the secret to a happy and successful marriage filled with kedusha and tahara.
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Shovavim is an acronym for the coming parshios of Shemos, Va�era, Bo, Beshalach, Yisrol, and Mishpatim.� According to the Ari Z�l, these six weeks represent a special time for teshuva.� That�s why Irgun Shiurai Torah designated these cold winter weeks as the perfect opportunity to spiritually strengthen klal yisroel.�
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What�s the secret to Shovavim�s success?� The lectures teach us how to rejuvenate our marriage and reconsider our lives.� According to one Irgun spokesman, �People are so busy with parnassah, with their daily routines, and with social obligations, that they barely
have time to consider their own and their spouse�s needs.�� Irgun Shiurai Torah invites us to� take a step back and reevaluate our family life.� Is there real kedusha in our house?� Does a simchas hachayim emanate from our home environment?� Do we share a caring relationship with our spouse?� Shovavim allows us to bring a refreshing and spiritual perspective to our marriage.� Its effect is very powerful and lasts for many years.�
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If you think you know it all already, you may want to reconsider.� If you feel that Shovavim is for beginners or newlyweds, you�re making a big mistake.� Those who benefit most from these shiurim are people like you.� Sure you�re heimish and ehrlich.� You daven properly and attend a learning seder every day.� You may even be the ultimate ba�al chesed in your neighborhood.� But there�s a good chance that over the years you may have forgotten or neglected to perform these vital mitzvos properly.� Shovavim teaches you how.�
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Said one ba�al habayis who wishes to remain anonymous, �I�m embarrassed to say that, after twenty five years of marriage, I discovered that there are fundamental halachos which� I wasn�t even aware of.�� Here I am marrying off my own children, yet it looks like it�s my turn to learn these basic halachos all over again.�
It takes tremendous planning, organizing, and mesiras nefesh to get the massive Shovavim project off the ground.� It also takes immeasurable siyata dishmaya.� Irgun Shiurai Torah�s askonim are a determined lot.� They�ve been manning the phones for months already, ensuring that each lecture in every city runs smoothly.� Their greatest nachas is calling someone on the other side of the world, and hearing him say, �Hello Shovavim�� I�ve been waiting for your call �
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In Eretz Yisroel alone, the success of Shovavim has been phenomenal.� Last year, it was the source of a spiritual revolution throughout the land. Just in terms of achdus, it was amazing�� The program encompassed nearly all the communities of Eretz Yisroel, including religious and non-religious, chareidi, chassidish, yeshivish, sefardi, ashkenazi and everyone else in between.� Ehrliche teachers and rabbonim travelled to distant kibbutzim and moshavim in order to teach those who were unfamiliar with the halachos.� The hatzlacha of the program exceeded all expectations.� Irgun askanim speak in awe of the great siyata dishmaya that allowed this special miracle to take place.�
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The Shovavim project easily rivals any other international campaign in terms of scope and effectiveness.� Over five hundred starter packages filled with information are mailed out from the Irgun�s central office.� Thousands upon thousands of phone calls are made, reaching the remotest destinations all over the world.�� The Irgun�s fax machines work twenty four hours a day sending out reams of information about programs and scheduled events. The Irgun�s central office is a hub of relentless activity, busier than the world�s biggest corporations.� Most Irgun askonim will sheepishly admit that they haven�t slept properly in weeks.
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Askonim get to hear the most remarkable stories.� According to one askan, �A woman told us her own amazing story.� After being married and childless for many years she decided to teach the halachos of taharas hamishpacha as a special zechus.� Hashem blessed her shortly afterwards, and she was zoche to start a family.� But that�s not all�� After giving her class, two women approached her and told her that they were worried.� Perhaps keeping the halachos would make it more difficult for them to have children.� She told them that she is a living example of the opposite being true�� It was after she had begun teaching these halachos that she was blessed with a beautiful family.� If they would keep these halachos, the same could happen to them.� And that�s exactly what happened �
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The magic of Shovavim affects people all over the world.� A yungerman who had no children also decided to become an askan for Irgun Shiurai Torah.� He worked days and nights arranging and organizing the shiurim.� Last year he called the Shovavim office with wonderful news.� He had just become the father of multiples
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It�s not easy organizing the Shovavim lectures.� At times, it can be downright disheartening.� When one particular community was called about hosting lectures in their city, the response was, �Sorry, our community is not interested.�� The askan was deeply disappointed.� A short time later, the phone rang at the Irgun office.� It was another member of that very same community.� �I saw your advertisements for Shovavim lectures,� the enthusastic person said.� �Could you please organize them in my area?�
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Apparently, there are still people out there who don�t recognize the significance of the Shovavim project.� They still think it�s just for the other guy.� But Irgun askonim are working to change all that.� And they are asking the community to help.� All those who believe strongly in the efforts of Irgun Shiurai Torah are encouraged to volunteer their time and their services to assist the Irgun�s askonim.� �We�re pleading with the olam to help us,� said one exhausted askan.� �We may be working twenty four hours a day.� But we will not rest until every Jewish community in the world is included in the Shovavim project.��
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What�s in it for you?� The special zechus of being mezake the rabbim, of course.� And the immeasurable sechar that will reward your efforts.� By personally attending the shiurim, you have the ability to change your life.� And by supporting this vital project, you can change the lives of countless others.�� For more information contact Irgun Shiurai Torah at 718-853-3950.
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One Response
Its so true !!! Every single word is true!!
I persenly know the main asken(nim) and their Tzadikim , they work behind the hour. Of the day for month befor, and this only to be mekadesh shem shumayim…
KEEP IT UP !!!