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11 essays
Vayetzeiתשע״ז
Acute Awareness
This essay explores Yaakov Avinu's actions in Charan, emphasizing his pure intentions and strength in overcoming obstacles, symbolized by the rock at the well.
Parsha
Yom Kippurתשע״ז
Angels of Truth
On Yom Kippur, we strive to resemble angels by wearing white and refraining from physical needs, reflecting on our spiritual growth and the essence of Malachim.
Parsha
Ki Savoתשע״ז
Basket Case
The essay explores the Mitzvah of Bikurim, emphasizing the importance of treating the first fruits with respect and the role of the basket in this process as a metaphor for nurturing one's potential through Torah.
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Vayikraתשע״ז
Bigger and Smaller
The essay explores the significance of Korbanos, particularly the Minchas Ani, emphasizing the importance of self-diminishment in spiritual growth and connection to Hashem.
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Metzoraתשע״ז
Carefully Raised
This essay explores the Halachos of Tumah and the importance of maintaining Tahara, emphasizing the connection between avoiding Tumah and personal elevation.
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Bechukosaiתשע״ז
Net Worth
The essay explores the Halachos of Erachin, emphasizing the intrinsic value of each person in the eyes of Hashem, based on their potential rather than accomplishments.
Parsha
Shoftimתשע״ז
Shoftim: These Days
The essay explores the seemingly superfluous words "HaShofet Asher Yihiyeh Bayamim Hahem" in the parsha's instruction to bring difficult cases to the higher court, which the Gemara in Rosh Hashana explains as a warning against comparing today's authorities unfavorably to earlier generations. Drawing on the Bnei Yissaschar's reading that a person's inability to resolve a halachic question stems from his own aveiros rooted in kinah, taavah and kavod, the author suggests the Torah is anticipating the despondency that follows such self-awareness. Rather than lamenting our diminished stature relative to prior doros, we must turn to the Morei Derech Hashem placed in our own generation \u2014 a fitting message for the opening days of Elul.
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Simchas Torahתשע״ז
Sing a Song
Simchas Torah is a celebration of the completion of the yearly cycle of Krias Hatorah, emphasizing the individuality of each person's relationship with the Torah and the importance of making it one's own.
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BoParshas HaChodeshתשע״ז
Spring Forward
The essay explores the significance of the month of Aviv in relation to the Exodus from Egypt, emphasizing the potential for growth and spiritual freedom that it represents.
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Beshalachתשע״ז
The Oasis
This essay explores the significance of the oasis in Elim, where Bnei Yisroel found twelve springs and seventy date trees, symbolizing the diverse paths to Torah and Mitzvos amidst their journey in the Midbar.
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Sukkosתשע״ז
The Shakes
The essay explores the significance of the Na’anuim during Sukkos, emphasizing their role as Shiyarei Mitzvah that can prevent negative occurrences and enhance our relationship with Hashem.
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