Torah Thoughts, Stories, and Inspiration on the weekly Parsha
“And Moshe called …” (35:1) The Yalkut (Remez 408) has an astounding teaching: The one and only time the Torah says “Vayakhel” (referring to the fact that Moshe proactively and deliberately gathered all the Jews together), was for the building of the Mishkan. I heard from Rav Yitzchok Fingerer that the Avnei Nezer and the…
“And they shall make me a Mishkan and I shall dwell in them …” (25:8) In this week’s Parsha, Hashem instructed the Jewish people to build a Mishkan (Tabernacle). The Pasuk says “v’Asu Li Mikdash v’Shachanti b’Socham- “And they shall make me a Mishkan and I shall dwell in them.” Seemingly Hashem should have said…
“And flesh torn in the field you shall not eat …” (22:30) The pasuk tells us that if there is a mutilated animal among the flock, it should be given to the dog. The Daas Zekeinim adds that the mauled animal was part of the flock that was actually being protected by the dog. Yet,…
Read More “Parshas Mishpatim – The Key to Successful Relationships” »
“And you shall be holy people to Me …” (22:30) In this week’s Parsha, the Torah commands us to be “People of holiness.” Isn’t this wording extraneous? It is obvious that Hashem is addressing human beings. Can’t it simply say, “Be holy”? Why does the Pasuk emphasize that we should be “people” that are holy? …
An exclusive Parsha Knowledge film. Featuring Rabbi Fingerer. The “scars” in your life are there for YOUR benefit! A story about one who had a challenge and in the end it was for his benifet! Brought to you by Aryeh F. Parsha Knowledge podcast and Torah Anytime. The Parsha Knowledge podcast is available on all major platforms. Dedication opportunities for the podcast are available.
“And The name of the first son was Eliezer …” (18:4) In this week’s Parsha it says that the name of Moshe Rabbeinu’s son was Gershom. The Torah then tells us the name of his second son. Surprisingly, it says, referring to the second son, “And the name of the first son was Eliezer” (Shemos…
“And he [Moshe] turned and left Pharaoh…” (10:6) The theme of Sefer Shemos is learning proper character traits from the Torah. The Midrash on the pasuk above is an excellent example of this. The Midrash states that Moshe turned away because he saw Pharaoh’s ministers taking counsel with each other. Rav Avrohom Twerski zt”l told…
“The Children of Israel were fruitful, teemed.…” (1:7) Rashi quotes the Midrash that learns from the above verse “The Children of Israel were fruitful, teemed, increased, and became strong – very, very much so” that Hashem made a miracle that whenever a woman gave birth, she gave birth to six children. The Midrash says that the verse is hinting…
“And Yosef said to his brothers, I am Joseph…” (45:3) The two most dramatic words ever recited were, “Ani Yosef – I am Yosef!” Rav Yitzchok Fingerer shlita explains: These two words shocked and shook Yosef’s brothers to the core of their beings. Their entire worldview was suddenly turned inside out. The brothers’ accusation, fear, vendetta, and…
“And it was the end of two years …” (41:1) The opening verse in this week’s Parsha Vayehi Mikeitz Shenasayim Yamim literally means, “And it was the end of two years.” However, according to the R’ Shraga Yair of Bialovzeg, it can also mean: Mikeitz, at the end of days, Shenasayim, years, Yomim, will turn…
