By Motti Wilhelm for SeforimDeals.com
A week in the life of a shliach can be very busy. It might include diverse activities such as kashering a kitchen, arranging a bris, dealing with a possible cremation r”l, and a myriad of other activities. When a shliach moves out to bring yiddishkeit to his fellow Jews, there is no telling what he will be called upon for, or what situations he may face.
Each activity or function undertaken by a shliach involves specific halachos unique to that event. The halachos involved in arranging a Shabbaton are not the same as the halachos of a pidyon haben. One who is fluent in the laws of a Jewish burial might not have a clue if he is allowed to serve food to a guest on a fast day.
Ignorance is not an option. One cannot truly bring yidden closer to yiddishkeit by cutting corners or with guesswork. On the other hand, studying all the halachos necessary for even a short while on shlichus, would involve years of study. That time is a luxury unavailable for many shluchim, who are on the front lines fighting against assimilation.
Seeing the need, Dayan Levi Yitzchok Raskin of London, England, set out to provide the resources necessary for the shluchim. In Nesivim Bisdeh HaShlichus he addresses many of the questions that may come up on shlichus while maintaining a user-friendly format. In a simple and straightforward fashion he presents piskei dinim on cases such as Mivtza Neshek, Kashrus, and when one may ask a non-Jew to do work on Shabbos.
Volumes one and two of the series quickly gained popularity among shluchim and all those who enjoy the study of halacha. Volume 3, released right before Sukkos, continues in the same style, and is sure to be another favorite.
In addition to the practicality of the scenarios being discussed, Nesivim Bisdeh HaShlichus has another advantage over other seforim on the market. Being that the author is a Lubavitcher Rov, the halachos are based on the directives of the Rebbeim. Starting from the Alter Rebbe in his Shulchan Aruch, and continuing through the sichos and letters of our Rebbe, there is a distinct approach that one may not find in other books, even those dealing with the same subjects.
The sefer is divided into two parts. In the first half, the author presents clear cut halachos, divided by subject. Each page also includes footnotes, referencing the sources of the conclusions reached, for those that wish to study the subject in more depth.
The second section is titled ‘Halachic Clarifications.’ In this part of the sefer are longer discussions, correspondence of Dayan Raskin with people who asked halachic queries, as well as responses to queries relating to piskei dinim brought in the previous volumes. Although not as concise and clear-cut as the first section, these exchanges make for an enjoyable study, bringing halacha to life.
Essential for shluchim, Nesivim Bisdeh HaShlichus is a welcome addition in any Jewish home. Many of the topics discussed are applicable to all. Whether when preparing a community event, or for answering a question about regular routine, this set of seforim is a great asset to have on hand.
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