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Blessing, Blessing, Whose Got the Blessing?
12/01/2012 05:09:12 PM
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Parshas VaYishlach 5773
Yaakov Avenu feared for his life. He left the home of his father-in-law Lavan and was on the way back to Eretz Yisroel. His wicked brother Eisav vowed to kill him.
He sent angels bearing gifts and words of placation to his brother, Eisav. He said, “You are my master, I am...Read more...
Jacob's Ladder
11/23/2012 08:53:53 AM
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Parshas VaYeitzei 5773
Hashem expresses His will from the heavens and when we follow His wishes we thereby reveal Hashem in this world, thus joining the two worlds together. When Adam HaRishon sinned, he caused a rift in Hashem’s world. Down here, in Olam Hazeh, there was another agenda. It is not Hashem who rules, chas veshalom.
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Will the Real Eisav Please Stand Up?
11/16/2012 08:54:07 AM
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Parshas Toldos 5773
After twenty years of marriage, Yitzchok and Rivkah are blessed with the birth of twin boys. During her pregnancy Rivkah was puzzled. When she passed a Beis Haknessess, Yaakov fluttered and attempted to leave the womb. Upon passing a Beis...Read more...
Burning By Proxy
11/02/2012 10:00:06 AM
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Burning By Proxy
Avrohom Avenu was tested. Hashem commanded him to offer his son Yitzchok upon an altar on the Mount Moriah. He performed his task with total devotion, bilev shalem. He was prepared to slaughter his son, but at the last instant he was...Read more...
A Sign For The Children
10/26/2012 10:32:28 AM
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Parshas Lech Lecha 5773
This week’s parshah ushers in the period of the Avos HeKedoshim, Avrohom Yitzchok, and Yaakov.
Avrohom Avenu, upon entering Eretz Canaan, travelled along the length and breadth of the land. His journey began from the city of Shechem.
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Not Enough Room?
10/19/2012 10:57:37 AM
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R Peach Siegel
Parshas Noach 5773
At the end of Parshas Breishis, it is told that Noach had children at the age of five hundred years old. Rashi quotes the words of Rav Yudan, “What is the reason that all the other generations had children at the age of one hundred years...Read more...
Monumental
09/14/2012 07:42:22 AM
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Parshas Nitzavim 5772
Moshe Rabeinu, in taking his leave from the Bnei Yisroel prior to his passing, addresses the assemblage. He says to them, "You are a monument (nitzavim), today, all of you, in front of Hashem, your G-d, the heads of your tribes, elders, the enforcers, all men of Israel,...Read more...
Chained By Love
08/31/2012 11:27:50 AM
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Parshas Ki Seitzei 5772
This week’s parsha contains a procedure that never was and never will be.
The topic of the Ben Sorer U’Moreh, the iniquitous son, is a complex one. He is a glutton, a drunkard, and most of all he doesn’t listen. This is a hazardous combination. He will...Read more...
We See As One
08/17/2012 05:57:17 AM
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We See As One
The portion of the upcoming week begins with the words, “See, I have placed before you today blessing and curse. The blessing? Hear the commandments of G-d your Lord. The curse? If you fail to hear the commandments of G-d your Lord.”
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The Little Things
08/11/2012 07:48:05 PM
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The Little Things
The Torah states, “Vehaya eikev tishma’un “ – and it will be, eikev, that you listen. There are a number of meanings suggested for the word “eikev.”
Rashi understands it to refer to the mitzvos kalos – the minor commandments, that are trodden upon by...Read more...
It's Not About Monkeys
08/03/2012 12:07:58 PM
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Recapturing Yosef
07/20/2012 12:17:41 PM
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Parshas Matos
Hashem commanded Moshe Rabeinu to exact the vengeance of the Bnei Yisroel from the Midianim. Moshe, assigned Pinchos to the task of meting out Hashem's vengeance to the Midianim. (1)
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Our Daily Bread
06/15/2012 12:14:39 PM
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Our Daily Bread
The Meraglim, upon returning, brought the Bnei Yisroel to tears. They told them of the giants who inhabited the land. They brought back examples of huge proportions of produce which was needed to sustain the inhabitants. The...Read more...
All You Can Eat ...
06/08/2012 11:35:57 AM
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Parshas BeHa'aloscha 5772
The converts among the Bnei Yisroel were filled with a ta’avah, a passion. They wanted meat. “Who will give us meat?”
They longed for the fish that they ate...Read more...
A Stroll in Gan Eden
05/18/2012 06:56:03 AM
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Parshas BeChukosai 5772
The Torah relates to us the benefits of following in the path of the chukim, as it says, “Vehaya im bechukosai talaychu.” The timely rain will produce bountiful crops. The wild animals of the field will be in awe of you. The...Read more...
Self Negation Equals Existence
05/11/2012 09:18:20 AM
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Parshas Emor/BeHar 5772
In the land of Mitzrayim, among the Jewish slaves, there was a woman by the name of Shlomis bas Divri. Her husband, Nerya the grandson of Dan, was beaten to death by Egyptian taskmasters, who proceeded to force themselves upon her,...Read more...
The Burning Fires of Molech
05/04/2012 12:01:28 PM
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Emunah = Clarity
04/27/2012 09:36:46 AM
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Emuna = Clarity
(Based on the words of Mori VeRabi, Rav Aizik Ausband, z"l)
The Torah in Parshas Kedoshim tells of the repercussions of one who places his trust in the powers of Ov and Yid’oni (Those who bring forth voices through the dark arts). The...Read more...
The Hidden Present
03/16/2012 09:29:19 AM
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The Hidden Present
In this week’s Torah portion, Hashem tells Moshe to gather the "Adas Yisroel" from the Jewish people, and to command them to give Trumah to the Mishkan. Then Hashem tells Moshe to keep the holy Shabbos, and that all those...Read more...
Disappearing Ink
03/02/2012 05:53:16 AM
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Disapearing Ink
In order to understand this week’s Torah portion, Parshas Tetzave, we must do so by the light of Parshas Ki Sisa. In Parshas Ki Sisa Moshe is pleading. He is pleading for the life of the Bnei Yisroel....Read more...
They Gazed .... They Ate ...
02/17/2012 09:59:16 AM
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Parshas Mishpatim 5772
As Moshe Rabeinu ascended Har Sinai, the posuk states, “Vayechezu es Ha’Elokim vayochlu vayishtu.” The prestigious ones, Nadav and Avihu, gazed upon the vision of Elokim, and they ate and drank. The Bnei Yisroel were warned against going up upon Har Sinai and...Read more...
Parshas Bo 5772 - Blinded by the Light
01/27/2012 09:37:28 AM
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Blinded by the Light
Parshas Bo - 5772
Hashem commanded Moshe Rabeinu to extend his hand over the heavens. Darkness descended upon Mitzrayim. Three days man was unable to see his fellow man. Three additional days the darkness...Read more...
To Love a Hunter
11/25/2011 06:44:55 AM
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Parshas Toldos 5772
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Sticks and Stones May Break My Bones ...
09/23/2011 10:19:42 AM
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Parshas Nitzavim 5771
The parshah begins with the words, “Ve’atem nitzavim hayom kulchem lifnei Hashem Elokeichem” – And you are standing today, all of you, before Hashem your G-d.
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The Left Side
09/16/2011 10:39:44 AM
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Parshas Ki Savo
In Parshas Ki Savo (perek 27 pasuk 12-14) the Torah writes that at Har Gerizim and Har Eval the Bnei Yisroel split into 3 different sections. On Har Gerizim were the Tribes of Simon, Levi, Yehudah, Yissachar, Yosef (the tribes of Menasheh and Ephraim combined), and Binyomin. The Tribes of Reuven, Gad, Asher, Zevulun, Dan, and...Read more...
Parshas Ki Savo
09/16/2011 10:33:38 AM
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Parshas Ki Savo
In Parshas Ki Savo (perek 27 pasuk 12-14) the Torah writes that at Har Gerizim and Har Eval the Bnei Yisroel split into 3 different sections. On Har Gerizim were the Tribes of Simon, Levi, Yehudah, Yissachar, Yosef (the tribes of Menasheh and Ephraim combined), and Binyomin. The Tribes of Reuven, Gad, Asher, Zevulun, Dan, and Naftali were on Har Eval. In the...Read more...
Get Inside Yourself
09/09/2011 10:26:41 AM
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Parshas Ki Seitze 5771
The beginning words of Parshas Ki Seitze are an enigma. The posuk says, “Ki seitze lamilchama al oyvecha unesano Hashem Elokecha biyadecha.” When you go to war against your enemy, Hashem will deliver your enemy into your hands
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A Shtikel & A Ma'aseh
09/02/2011 11:23:54 AM
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I heard this most amazing story from HaBachur HaChashuv Elan Javanfard. I’ll let him tell it in his own words:
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I came in from Los Angeles for the chasunos of two of my friends. The first one was the chasuna of Naftali Friedman. Rabbi Siegel was filling in the...Read more...
Seeing Straight
08/19/2011 11:09:44 AM
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Seeing Straight
This week’s parshah begins with the words, “Vehaya eikev tishma’un” – and it shall be in return for your listening, you will be showered with all the blessings that Hashem...Read more...
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