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Parshas Behaaloscha – How to Master the Ability to Sustain Enthusiasm

June 7, 2023June 7, 2023 parsha

“Aharon did so…” (Bamidbar 8:3) Hashem commanded Moshe to instruct Aharon to light the Menorah. The Torah then states: “Aharon did so… As Hashem commanded Moshe.” On this pasuk Rashi comments: “This is to tell the praise of Aharon that he did not change.” The Torah praises Aharon for not acting differently from Hashem’s instructions….

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Parshas Naso – Guarding Our Eyes

May 31, 2023May 31, 2023 parsha

“Hashem spoke to Moshe saying…” (Bamidbar 5:11– 6:1) In Sichos Rav Nosson Tzvi, Rav Nosson Tzvi Finkel zt”l explains: The Gemara teaches: “The topic of Nazir was juxtaposed with the topic of Sotah (a suspected adulteress), to teach that one who sees a Sotah at the time of her disgrace should abstain from wine” (Sotah…

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Shavous – Never Give Up!

May 22, 2023May 22, 2023 parsha

Rav Chaim Kanievsky zt”l would recount the following story: The Chasam Sofer headed a prestigious yeshivah in the city of Pressburg. One day, a young man knocked at his door and said that he wanted to join the yeshivah. “What topics are you prepared to be tested on?” The Chasam Sofer asked him. The young…

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Shavous – The Pinnacle of Jewish History

May 22, 2023May 22, 2023 parsha

The highlight and pinnacle of Jewish history was Har Sinai, meeting Hashem at the mountain. We were exalted and lifted to zenith heights. I heard from Rav Yitzchok Fingerer shlita, that perhaps this would affect our egos. Hashem bids us to remember our beginning as slaves. Perhaps this is why the Torah reading on the…

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Parshas Bamidbar – The Greatest Thing In The World

May 16, 2023May 16, 2023 parsha

“And then the sons of Kehath should come to carry…” (Bamidbar 4:15) The Gemara (Sotah 35a) teaches us that the holy Ark was in reality not borne by others: It supported its bearers. The Pasuk (above) teaches that the sons of Kehath came to carry the Ark, but in reality, they were carried by it….

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Parshas Behar – Bechukosai: Money For Kindness

May 10, 2023May 10, 2023 parsha

“You shall not give him your money with interest…” (Vayikra 25:37) The prohibition against charging interest is juxtaposed with the laws of Shemittah (Sabbatical Year). What is the connection between the two? The Shemittah year is designed to remind all Jews that the land they till every day is a gift from Hashem. The prohibition…

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Lag Boemer – Open My Eyes!

May 2, 2023May 2, 2023 parsha

“Open my eyes, that I may perceive the wonders of Your Torah…” (Tehillim 119:18) The Pasuk in Tehillim (above) says: “Open my eyes, that I may perceive the wonders of Your Torah…” I heard an incredible insight from Rav Yitzchok Fingerer shlita: The word of גל (“Gal”) – (open and reveal) are the same letters…

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Parshas Emor – Chinuch With Love

May 2, 2023May 2, 2023 parsha

“Speak to the Kohanim…” (Vayikra 21:1) On this Pasuk, Rashi says that the Kohanim were charged, “Lehazir Gedolim Al HaKetanim” to make sure that the adults admonish the children and warn them how to behave. However, the Sefer Be’eres Mayim says that “Lehazir” comes from the word Zohar and means to cause to radiate or…

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Parshas Kedoshim – Love Your Fellow Jew

April 25, 2023April 25, 2023 parsha

“You should love your fellow Jew as yourself …” (Vayikra 19:18) In this week’s Parsha, the Torah bids us: “You should love your fellow Jew as yourself”. This is a very challenging and difficult task. How are we supposed to accomplish something so lofty? Hashem gave us role models of two brothers, Moshe Rabbeinu, and…

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Parshas Achrie Mos – Keep on Growing

April 25, 2023April 25, 2023 debs2830

“To follow them…” (Vayikra 18:4) The Ksav Sofer commented on the words: “To follow them” that a person needs to walk from one level to the next level. That is, a person should constantly keep on growing and elevating himself. It is not enough to keep on the same level that you were on the…

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