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  1. DevarimTisha B'Avתשפ״ה

    Bitter Ends

    The essay explores the deep calendrical and spiritual connection between Pesach and Tisha B'Av through the lens of 'Maror' (bitterness). It argues that while Pesach represents a time of intense Divine love where one can achieve holiness despite internal bitterness ('Matzah' and 'Maror' together), Tisha B'Av marks the loss of that proximity, leaving us to face our imperfections in a state of spiritual loneliness.

    Medrash

  2. Balakתשפ״ה

    Dust and Dirt

    The essay explores Bilaam's exclamation 'Who can count the dust of Jacob,' interpreting it through Midrashic lenses as a reference to Mitzvos performed with earth. It posits that Bilaam recognized the secret of Jewish survival: the attribute of Shiflus (humility/lowliness). By embracing the status of 'dust,' Bnei Yisroel ironically merit to rise like stars, making them impervious to external curses and spiritual attacks.

    Medrash