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  1. VayishlachChanukahתשפ״א

    Book Smart

    The essay explores Yaakov's encounter with Esav's angel, emphasizing the importance of understanding one's enemy. It connects the Haftorah of Ovadiah, which critiques Esav, to the themes of wisdom and the ultimate triumph of Torah over worldly wisdom, particularly in the context of Chanukah.

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  2. Vayikraתשפ״א

    Humble Beginnings

    The essay explores the relevance of Sefer Vayikra's laws to our lives, emphasizing the importance of Korbanos and their connection to humility and redemption.

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  3. Lech Lechaתשפ״א

    Just Love Him

    This essay explores the love of Avrohom Avinu for Hashem and how it shaped his faith and actions. It emphasizes the importance of developing a personal connection with God rooted in love.

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  4. Noachתשפ״א

    Moving Mountains

    Parshas Noach introduces the story of the Avos HaKedoshim and emphasizes the importance of Chesed when the Zechus Avos seems diminished.

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  5. Yisroתשפ״א

    Singing Together

    This essay explores the connection between the Haftorah of Parshas Yisro and Kabbalas HaTorah, emphasizing the unique nature of human Shira compared to that of the Malachim.

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  6. Vayetzeiתשפ״א

    Term Limits

    This essay explores the lessons from Yaakov's time in Charan as instructed by Rivka, emphasizing the importance of understanding our purpose during periods of exile.

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  7. Shelachתשפ״א

    The Hard Truth

    The essay explores the mission of the Meraglim sent by Yehoshua to scout Eretz Yisroel, emphasizing the significance of Yericho and its lessons about reliance on divine guidance over human efforts.

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  8. Vaeraתשפ״א

    Va’era Serpentine

    The essay explores the connections between the Parsha Va’era and its Haftorah from Yechezkel, focusing on the symbolism of Pharaoh as a serpent and the implications of the miracles performed by Moshe and Aaron.

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