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5 essays
Beharתשפ״ב
Hearing Voices
The essay explores the mitzvah of Shemitah and its deeper messages through Tehillim 103, emphasizing the strength of those who observe Shemitah and their unique relationship with Hashem.
Parsha
Simchas Torahתשפ״ב
Heart Attack
Simchas Torah marks the end of the Yemei HaRachamim V’HaSelichos and emphasizes the importance of clinging to the Torah during both light and dark times.
Parsha
Chukasתשפ״ב
Heart Hardening
The essay discusses the lessons from the Mei Meriva incident in Parshas Chukas, emphasizing the dangers of a hardened heart and the importance of recognizing divine will.
Parsha
SheminiParshas Parahתשפ״ב
It’s Embarrassing
The essay discusses the significance of Parshas Parah in relation to the upcoming Korban Pesach and explores themes of Tahara and the relationship between Ra'av and Cherpah.
Parsha
Ki Savoתשפ״ב
Ki Sava – פרק ק׳׳א: Vocal Chords
The essay asks why the Tochacha attributes the Klalos to a failure to serve Hashem "B'Simcha U'BiTuv Levav," noting the Gemara in Erachin identifies that phrase with Shira. Drawing on Rav Hutner's Pachad Yitzchok, it explains that Dibur, and especially Shira, is a "Peleh"—a link between Ruchani and Gashmi—so Shira is the proper response to moments when the Hanhaga of Olam Habah breaks into Olam Hazeh. Dovid Hamelech's "Im Chesed Ashira Im Mishpat Ashira" expresses a constant state of Peleh, in which Din and Rachamim are recognized as one, which is what enabled his exacting, God-centered Malchus. The Klalos come precisely when we separate Chesed from Mishpat and thereby lose our voice for Shira.
Parsha