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18 essays
Beshalachתשע״ה
A New Emunah
The essay explores the significance of Bnei Yisrael's newfound faith in Hashem and Moshe after Krias Yam Suf, emphasizing their status as Hashem's children and the importance of self-belief.
Parsha
Matosתשע״ה
A Place of Refuge
This essay explores the significance of the Arei HaLeviim and their connection to the concept of refuge in Jewish life, emphasizing the importance of spiritual rejuvenation.
Parsha
Lech Lechaתשע״ה
Avraham’s Question
This essay explores Avraham's questions to Hashem regarding his offspring and the inheritance of Eretz Yisrael, emphasizing the importance of spiritual legacy and the role of repentance.
Parsha
Pesachתשע״ה
Celebrating the Maror
The essay explores the significance of the Seder night and the connection between the bitterness of Maror and the joy of Matzah, emphasizing that hardships can lead to redemption.
Parsha
Yom Kippurתשע״ה
Clarity for Tomorrow
The essay explores the joy of Yom Kippur, emphasizing its significance as a day of forgiveness and spiritual clarity, and encourages maintaining the growth achieved during this holy day throughout the year.
Parsha
Vayetzeiתשע״ה
Dedication to the Cause
The essay explores the story of the Dudaim in Parshas Vayetzei, highlighting themes of Emunah and the dedication of the Imahos in fulfilling their roles in establishing the Shevatim.
Parsha
Miracles Amazing Wonders
This week's Parsha discusses Moshe and Aharon's efforts to convince Pharaoh to free Bnei Yisrael, highlighting the miracles (Nissim) performed during the plagues.
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Miracles Amazing Wonders
This week's Parsha discusses Moshe and Aharon's efforts to convince Pharaoh to free Bnei Yisrael, highlighting the miracles (Nissim) that occurred during the plagues and their significance.
Parsha
More Than Meets the Eye
This essay explores the connection between Parshas Miketz and Chanukah, emphasizing the importance of seeing beyond the surface to understand deeper meanings in dreams and life events.
Parsha
Vayeraתשע״ה
Nisayon and Emunah
The essay explores the significance of the Akeida as a unique test of faith for Avraham, emphasizing the importance of focusing on the Ratzon Hashem despite external pressures.
Parsha
BoParshas HaChodeshתשע״ה
Parshas Bo
Parshas Bo marks the Geulas Mitzrayim and introduces the Mitzvah of Korbon Pesach, emphasizing family unity in fulfilling mitzvos and passing down traditions.
Parsha
Ki Seitzeiתשע״ה
Parshas Ki Setzei: No Small Feat
The essay asks why the Torah teaches the principle of "Mitzvah Goreres Mitzvah" specifically through the cluster of seemingly minor mitzvos of Shiluach HaKan, Ma'akeh, Kilayim, Shatnez and Tzitzis. Drawing on Rashi, the Medrash, Rabbeinu Yona and the Rashash, it argues that these are the prototypical mitzvos kallos, non-obligatory mitzvos whose fulfillment naturally elevates a person to accomplish greater things. It further shows that profound lessons in Emunah/Bitachon (Ma'akeh) and Bein Adam L'Chaveiro (Kilai Behema) are deliberately embedded in these 'small' mitzvos, and applies this to the Yomim Noraim: small, sustainable kabalos fuel greater growth.
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Parshas Ki Sisa
The essay explores Moshe's request to see Hashem's glory and the lessons of Purim, emphasizing that understanding often comes retrospectively, as we see how seemingly random events connect to our salvation.
Parsha
Sheminiתשע״ה
Reward for Silence
This essay explores the connection between the deaths of Nadav and Avihu and the laws of kosher animals, emphasizing the reward for Aharon and his sons' silence during tragedy.
Parsha
Right of Refusal
This essay explores the significance of Yosef Hatzaddik's refusal of temptation and how it empowers all of Klal Yisroel to withstand their own challenges, especially in times of Galus.
Parsha
Balakתשע״ה
Stop and Think
This essay explores the story of Bilaam and his donkey, emphasizing the importance of pausing to reflect on events in our lives and recognizing the presence of Hashem's guidance.
Parsha
BeharBechukosaiתשע״ה
The Power of A Year
This essay explores the significance of Shemitah and its connection to Har Sinai, emphasizing its role in maintaining a relationship with Hashem and the land of Israel.
Parsha
Pesachתשע״ה
The Ultimate Song
This essay explores the significance of Shir HaShirim, emphasizing its unique status as the 'ultimate song' that reflects both joy and longing for Hashem, particularly in the context of Pesach.
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