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2 essays
Chayei Sarahתשפ״ו
Rising Tide
The essay explores the miracle of the water rising to meet Rivka at the well, explaining that it wasn't just a sign for Eliezer but a spiritual lesson in transcending the laws of nature. Through the lens of the Aruch LaNer, the author connects Rivka's miracle to the Song of the Well (Shiras HaBe'er) in the desert, teaching that those dedicated to spirituality can receive sustenance from Hashem in ways that supersede physical norms (Gashmius).
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Sunny Days
The essay explores why Yaakov Avinu is identified with the sun ('Shemesh') in Yosef's dream despite the Jewish calendar being lunar-based. Drawing on the Netziv, it explains that the sun symbolizes 'Hashgacha Galui' (open Divine providence), which Yaakov restored through his Torah, while the moon represents the ability to find God during the darkness of exile ('Galus').
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