Parshah

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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...

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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...

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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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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...

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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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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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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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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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...

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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...