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Wool and Linen—Shatnez

Practical Parshah—Tetzaveh

By Mendel Kaplan

Topics: Parshah, Shatnez, Tetzaveh

The priestly garments were allowed to contain an admixture of wool and linen that is normally forbidden. Why is this? And why is it normally prohibited?

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	Rabbi Mendel Kaplan is the founder and spiritual leader of Chabad @ Flamingo in Thornhill, Ontario, he also serves as a Chaplain of the York Regional Police Service.

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Posted: Mar 8, 2011

pesach sheni

if the positive commandment overrides the negative commandment (which makes sense to me), then why the pesach sheni?

Posted By jrmy, Briggsdale, colorado

Posted: Mar 5, 2011

Wool & Linen

Thank you so much for this teaching. I never understood this prohibition before.

Posted By Anonymous, Davison, MI/USA

Posted: Feb 12, 2011

Wow! B

Thanks Rabbi M. Kaplan like others had said it, it's simply the best yet. this teachings very detail, Rabbi Kaplan, in regards of mixture food, since there's GMO food today all over the super market and the producer doesn't label these food, do I break the Mitzvah when I eat it? Thank you again for all the great weekly teachings.

Posted By binh tran, fremont, ca

Posted: Feb 9, 2011

Rav Kaplan/Tetzaveh

Once again, Rav Kaplan shows us all what a wonderful shaliach of the Rebbe he truly is. Thank you Rav! again and again.

Posted By Rivka, Toronto, Canada

Posted: Feb 9, 2011

Thank You

This was one of your best!

Posted By Bat Sheva Klein, Chicago, IL

Posted: Feb 9, 2011

Shatnez

Thank you. You taught me a tremendous amount.

Posted By Anonymous, Metairie, La

Posted: Feb 9, 2011

I love it. Keep me updated, please.

Posted By Moshe Schick, Elad, Israel

Posted: Feb 9, 2011

DEAR AND BLESSED RABBI KAPLAN

Your words are inspiring and lead me to a greater understanding of Torah. You speak to the Jew and the "gentile". You are a truly an inspiring tracher . Your words touch my heart and soul!

Posted By FRED FIRKEY, SHELTON, SHELTON,USA

Posted: Feb 8, 2011

WOOL AND LINEN

As always I enjoy the explanations, the story telling, and the manner in which they are delivered. There is always kindness and laughter when Rabbi Kaplan teaches a class. His explanations are beautiful in
their simplicity, as well as their complex origins.

Thank you

Posted By suzi, orlando, fl

Posted: Feb 8, 2011

Fascinating.

Thank you for this 'practical parshah' lesson

Posted By Anonymous