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  1. Ekevתשפ״ו

    Ekev: Constant Contact

    Moshe's words שְׁמַע יִשְׂרָאֵל אַתָּה עֹבֵר הַיּוֹם signaled that after his death Klal Yisroel would no longer rely on his intercessory tefillos — דְּבָרִים אֲחֵרִים יִתְחַדְּשׁוּ. Drawing on the Arugas Habosem's resolution of שִׁוִּיתִי ה' לְנֶגְדִּי תָמִיד with the demand of הִתְחַדְּשׁוּת (unlike a human king, closeness to HKBH only deepens awe), the essay explains that the zechus of Krias Shema — constant connection to Hashem — is precisely what enables the nation to stand on its own. Moshe's hint that they daven for him was thus a test: had they internalized his message, they would recognize they no longer needed his tefillos.

    Medrash

  2. Ki Seitzeiתשפ״ה

    Health and Healing

    The essay explores the Mitzvah to remember Miriam's Tzara'as, interpreting it not as a physical ailment but as 'cholei hanefesh' (sickness of the soul) rooted in ego (Gaiva). By connecting the Midrash of Moshe's prayer to the waters of Marah, it argues that Torah and humility are the ultimate healing and preventative measures against spiritual decline.

    Medrash

  3. Ki Seitzeiתשפ״ד

    Ki Seitzei –פרק נ׳׳ד

    This essay explores the themes of trust in God and the significance of the mitzvah 'Lo Sasgir Eved El Adonav' in relation to King David's prayers for salvation from his enemies.

    Tehillim

  4. Ve'eschananתשפ״ג

    All Good

    This essay explores the themes of Galus and Geulah as expressed in Tehillim Kapital 65, emphasizing the connection between prayer and the awaited redemption.

    Tehillim

  5. Ki Seitzeiתשפ״ג

    Self Righteous

    The essay explores the themes of redemption and righteousness in Tehillim 85, emphasizing the importance of prayer and acts of kindness as reflections of divine justice.

    Tehillim

  6. Re'ehתשפ״ב

    Bullish Outlook

    The essay discusses the significance of reciting Tehillim Kapitel 27 during Elul, emphasizing trust in Hashem and the connection between Dovid Hamelech's experiences and the Korban Shor.

    Tehillim

  7. Ve'eschananתשע״ט

    V’Eschanan Speak Up

    This Haftorah emphasizes the importance of speaking out about the Geulah and Nechama, highlighting the power of our voice in connecting to our spiritual essence.

    Haftorah

  8. 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.

    Parsha