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10 essays
Behaloschaתשע״ז
Destination Please
The essay explores the conversation between Moshe and Yisro, emphasizing the importance of Yisro's presence for the Jewish people and the significance of treating converts with love and respect.
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Emorתשע״ז
Forever Bright
This essay explores the significance of the Shemen Zayis in the Menorah and its deeper meanings, emphasizing the importance of community and connection to Hashem.
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Emorתשע״ז
Forever Bright
This essay explores the significance of the Shemen Zayis in the Menorah, emphasizing its symbolism of consistency and the importance of community involvement in its provision.
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Korachתשע״ז
Korach Stick Figures
The essay explores the story of Korach and the significance of the Mateh Aron sprouting almonds, emphasizing the message of individual holiness and the power of collective action in realizing Hashem's will.
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Natural Blue
The essay explores the significance of Mordechai's royal blue clothing and its connection to the theme of divine intervention during Purim, emphasizing the importance of recognizing the supernatural amidst natural events.
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VayakelPekudeiParshas HaChodeshתשע״ז
Parshas HaChodesh
Parshas HaChodesh emphasizes the significance of the upcoming month of Nissan and the Korban Pesach, highlighting the transition from a worldview of happenstance to one of divine providence.
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Noachתשע״ז
Parshas Noach: Not Together Forever
The essay asks why the Torah records the story of the Dor Haflaga at all, and what precisely their sin was, noting from the Ran that they could not have literally intended to battle Hashem. Since the Medrash and Pele Yoetz treat their unity as a merit that saved them from destruction, the author proposes that Hashem's dispersal of their language was not punishment but preparation: only one nation may be 'Am Echad,' and the impenetrable unity of the nations would have prevented Klal Yisroel from influencing them. Drawing on the Sforno and Sfas Emes, he argues that Jewish separateness ('Am Levadad Yishkon,' 'Lech Lecha') is precisely the means of being an Or Lagoyim, which is why the Doros of Shem and Avraham's birth immediately follow this parsha.
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Parshas Vayeshev
Parshas Vayeshev explores the relationship between Yosef and his brothers, focusing on the implications of Yehudah's words and actions. It emphasizes the importance of recognizing the divine hand in our lives, especially during Chanukah.
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Vayechiתשע״ז
Sea Treasures
This essay explores the blessings Yaakov gave to his sons, particularly focusing on Zevulan's role as a supporter of Torah through his livelihood by the sea, emphasizing the connection between their income and divine providence.
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Sheminiתשע״ז
So Enjoyable
The essay explores the significance of the blessings given by Moshe and Aharon on the eighth day of the Miluim, emphasizing the connection between their words and the presence of the Shechina.
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