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Noachתשפ״ג
Big Tzaddik
The essay explores the character of Noach as the only person in Tanach referred to as a Tzaddik, emphasizing the importance of pure intentions and the desire for Kiddush Shem Shamayim.
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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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Ki Seitzeiתשע״ז
Shoe In
This essay explores the mitzvot of Yibum and Chalitzah, highlighting their significance in preserving the legacy of the deceased and ensuring a Kiddush Hashem.
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Ki SavoRosh Hashanahתשע״ה
It’s Contagious
The essay explores the significance of reading the Tochecha in Parshas Ki Savo before Rosh Hashana, emphasizing the importance of serving Hashem with joy and the contagious nature of happiness.
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Ekevתשע״ה
Making Choices
This essay explores Moshe's actions regarding the broken Luchos and the significance of the Aron he built. It emphasizes the importance of making choices that enhance Kvod Shamayim, even when they seem counterintuitive.
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ChukasParshas Parahתשע״ד
Maximizing Potential
This week's Parsha discusses the concept of Chok, particularly through the Mitzvah of Para Aduma and the story of Mei Meriva, emphasizing the importance of maximizing potential and understanding our limitations.
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