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  1. MiketzChanukahתשפ״ד

    Chanukah Miketz - פרק מ׳׳טצ׳׳ז

    This essay explores the connection between the themes of Chanukah and the teachings of Tehillim, particularly focusing on the significance of light and the role of Tzaddikim in maintaining hope during Galus.

    Tehillim

  2. Vayechiתשפ״ד

    Not Just Hope — Vayechi, פרק ק׳׳ל

    The essay analyzes Tehillim 130 ("Shir Hamaalos Mima'amakim"), showing via Sforno that it is a tefillah composed by the Leviim on behalf of future Bnei HaGolah, and that its central theme is Selicha as the gateway to Geulah. Focusing on the seemingly redundant phrase "Kivisi Hashem Kivsa Nafshi," it links it to Yaakov's words to Dan, "L'Yeshuascha Kivisi Hashem," and to the Medrash's claim that "Hakol B'Kivuy." Citing the Ozhorover Rebbe's Aish Dos, it defines Kivuy not as mere hope but as Bitul Atzmi — the self-destruction inherent in Tzemicha, whereby a seed must break open to sprout. Hence selfless Kivuy enables honest self-examination and true Selicha, which in turn plants the seed of Geulah.

    Tehillim