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8 essays

  1. Mishpatimתשפ״ה

    Mishpatim – פרק פ׳׳ג Now and Then

    This essay discusses Kapital 83 of Tehillim, reflecting on the emotional pleas for divine intervention against enemies, and the connection between Israel's suffering and the Shechina's presence.

    Tehillim

  2. Titzavehתשפ״ד

    Burning Desire

    This essay explores Tehillim 66, discussing its themes of redemption and the importance of praising Hashem, especially in times of exile and hope for the future.

    Tehillim

  3. Boתשפ״ד

    Law and Order

    This essay explores the themes of praise and recognition of Hashem's sovereignty as expressed in Tehillim 147, particularly in the context of the future redemption and the significance of the mitzvot.

    Tehillim

  4. Mishpatimתשפ״ד

    Lawless

    The essay explores the significance of Mishpatim in the context of divine justice and the recognition of God's greatness by the nations in the future. It emphasizes the transformative power of the mitzvot in fostering true peace and understanding.

    Tehillim

  5. Beshalachתשפ״ד

    Mountain Range

    Kapital 125 reflects on the themes of trust in Hashem and the permanence of Geulah, emphasizing that true protection comes from overcoming challenges, akin to the steadfastness of mountains.

    Tehillim

  6. Vayakelתשפ״ג

    Big Tent

    This essay explores the themes of yearning for redemption and the transient nature of existence as expressed in Tehillim 61, connecting it to the Mishkan and the importance of how we are remembered.

    Tehillim

  7. Beshalachתשפ״ג

    Long Game

    Kapital 106 reflects on the history of the Jewish nation and the kindness of Hashem, emphasizing the importance of faith and recognition of divine providence.

    Tehillim

  8. Boתשפ״ג

    פרק ע׳׳ז - Bo: By Choice

    The essay analyzes Kapital 77 of Tehillim, which Rashi reads as a lament over the decrees of Galus and which culminates in the memory of Yetzias Mitzrayim. It focuses on the phrase "Ga'alta B'Zroah Amecha Bnei Yaakov V'Yosef Selah", joining the Gemara in Sanhedrin (Yosef Kilkel), the Midrash that we were redeemed 'Betrunia' against the Midas HaDin because we resembled the Mitzriyim, and the Midrash in Bamidbar Rabbah linking the two Bakar of Shevet Gad's korban to Yaakov and Yosef. Using the Shem M'Shmuel's identification of Bakar with the middah of Havchana (discernment), the author concludes that the zechus of Yaakov and Yosef was the inherited ability to distinguish right from wrong, which preserved our identity as a Shoshana Bein HaChochim and made the Geulah possible.

    Tehillim