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3 essays
Ve'eschananתשע״ח
For Now and Forever
The essay explores Moshe's prayers to enter Eretz Yisroel and the reasons behind Hashem's refusal, emphasizing the importance of striving for spiritual growth amidst challenges.
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Re'ehתשע״ז
Thinking Thoughts
This essay discusses the Mitzvah of Shemitta and its connection to Tzeddaka, emphasizing the importance of Bitachon and the moral obligation to help others despite financial concerns.
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Ki Seitzeiתשע״ה
Parshas Ki Setzei: No Small Feat
The essay asks why the Torah teaches the principle of "Mitzvah Goreres Mitzvah" specifically through the cluster of seemingly minor mitzvos of Shiluach HaKan, Ma'akeh, Kilayim, Shatnez and Tzitzis. Drawing on Rashi, the Medrash, Rabbeinu Yona and the Rashash, it argues that these are the prototypical mitzvos kallos, non-obligatory mitzvos whose fulfillment naturally elevates a person to accomplish greater things. It further shows that profound lessons in Emunah/Bitachon (Ma'akeh) and Bein Adam L'Chaveiro (Kilai Behema) are deliberately embedded in these 'small' mitzvos, and applies this to the Yomim Noraim: small, sustainable kabalos fuel greater growth.
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