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BoParshas HaChodeshParshas HaChodeshתשפ״ו
Big Month Ahead
The essay explores the significance of Parshas Hachodesh and Chodesh Nissan, specifically why it is called 'Chodesh Ha'aviv' (the month of spring). Drawing on the Shinover Rebbe, it explains that the 'temperate weather' of spring (neither too hot nor too cold) is a metaphor for a balanced approach to Avodas Hashem—avoiding both over-exertion and spiritual sluggishness—which was the necessary mindset for the transition from slavery to serving God.
Medrash
Shemosתשפ״ו
Clothing Choices
The essay explores why the daughters of Yisro identified Moshe as an 'Egyptian man' despite his Hebrew identity. While the Midrash suggests he wore Egyptian clothing, the essay delves deeper, using the insights of R' Chatzkel Sarna to explain that Egypt represented the 'lowliest' kingdom that lacked self-awareness of its blessings. Moshe, as the humblest of men, adopted the positive aspect of this 'lowliness'—true humility—recognizing that all his strength and success came from Hashem rather than his own merits.
Medrash