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10 essays

1. Toldos · תשפ״ג

   Attitude of Gratitude

   This essay explores Tehillim Kapital 14, focusing on the enemies of Hashem and the consequences of their actions, emphasizing the importance of gratitude and recognition of divine presence.

   Tehillim

2. Noach · תשפ״ג

   Big Tzaddik

   The essay explores the character of Noach as the only person in Tanach referred to as a Tzaddik, emphasizing the importance of pure intentions and the desire for Kiddush Shem Shamayim.

   Parsha

3. Chayei Sarah · תשפ״ג

   Home Building

   The essay explores the significance of Eliezer's mission to find a wife for Yitzchok, emphasizing the divine intervention in creating lasting homes and families.

   Parsha

4. Vayishlach · תשפ״ג

   Mind Games

   The essay explores the themes of intention versus action in the context of Yaakov and Esav, highlighting Dovid Hamelech's prayers in Tehillim and their connection to the Parsha.

   Tehillim

5. Beraishis · תשפ״ג

   Pathways

   This essay explores the connections between Parshas Beraishis and Tehillim, emphasizing the importance of choices in life and the guidance provided by Torah.

   Parsha

6. Vayetzei · תשפ״ג

   Peaceful Existence

   This essay explores the connection between Tehillim and the Parsha Vayetzi, focusing on Yaakov Avinu's character as a personification of Shalom amidst challenges.

   Tehillim

7. Vayigash · תשפ״ג

   Seeing Eyes

   The essay discusses the concept of divine judgment and the necessity of public accountability for the wicked, drawing parallels between the future judgment and the experiences of the Jewish people during the Exodus.

   Parsha

8. Vayechi · תשפ״ג

   Sick Leave

   The essay explores the themes of illness and divine presence, emphasizing that sickness can be an opportunity for introspection and repentance, as illustrated through the words of King David and the actions of Jacob.

   Tehillim

9. Vayera · תשפ״ג

   Vayera - פרק קכ״א - Heaven and Earth

   The essay explores the origin of the phrase "Ezri M'Im Hashem Oseh Shamayim V'Aretz" in Tehillim 121, tracing it to a Midrash in which Yitzchok silently davened these words while bound on the Mizbeach. Using the Minchas Yitzchok's resolution of the Bais Shammai/Bais Hillel dispute over whether Shamayim or Aretz was created first (based on the principle that the ultimate purpose comes last, and that Shamayim/Aretz correspond to Neshama/Guf), the author argues the purpose of creation is the fusion of the physical and spiritual. Yitzchok's tefillah was thus not a plea born of fear but a request for more time to fulfill his Tafkid in a physical world, and it was answered with "Al Ta'as Lo Meuma."

   Tehillim

10. Vayeshev · תשפ״ג

    Vayeshev -פרק י

    This essay explores Tehillim Kapital 10 and its connection to the actions of the Shevatim in Parsha Vayeshev, particularly focusing on the consequences of Mechiras Yosef and the implications of their meal after the sale.

    Tehillim