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11 essays

  1. Matosתשפ״ג

    A Fiery End

    This essay explores the themes of Galus and the destruction of the Bais Hamikdash through the lens of Tehillim 74, emphasizing the significance of fire in both destruction and future redemption.

    Tehillim

  2. Ve'eschananתשפ״ג

    All Good

    This essay explores the themes of Galus and Geulah as expressed in Tehillim Kapital 65, emphasizing the connection between prayer and the awaited redemption.

    Tehillim

  3. Vayakelתשפ״ג

    Big Tent

    This essay explores the themes of yearning for redemption and the transient nature of existence as expressed in Tehillim 61, connecting it to the Mishkan and the importance of how we are remembered.

    Tehillim

  4. Ki Savoתשפ״ג

    Ki Savo – פרק קמ׳׳ו

    This essay explores the themes of faith and redemption in Tehillim 146, emphasizing the importance of trusting in Hashem over humans, especially in times of suffering.

    Tehillim

  5. Bechukosaiתשפ״ג

    Land Made

    This essay explores the connection between Eretz Yisroel and the Avos, emphasizing the importance of Hachna'ah in achieving spiritual greatness and the role of the land in the future redemption.

    Tehillim

  6. Beshalachתשפ״ג

    Long Game

    Kapital 106 reflects on the history of the Jewish nation and the kindness of Hashem, emphasizing the importance of faith and recognition of divine providence.

    Tehillim

  7. Ekevתשפ״ג

    Pain Gain

    This essay explores Tehillim 94, discussing its themes of suffering, redemption, and the connection to Shevet Gad. It emphasizes the idea that Torah and Eretz Yisroel are acquired through suffering, reflecting on the spiritual implications of this concept.

    Tehillim

  8. Vayigashתשפ״ג

    Seeing Eyes

    The essay discusses the concept of divine judgment and the necessity of public accountability for the wicked, drawing parallels between the future judgment and the experiences of the Jewish people during the Exodus.

    Parsha

  9. DevarimThe Three Weeksתשפ״ג

    Shabbos Chazon – פרק קל׳׳ז

    Kapital 137 reflects on the mourning of the Leviim during the Churban, emphasizing the importance of remembering Yerushalayim and the hope for redemption.

    Tehillim

  10. Vayakelתשפ״ג

    Stay Close

    This essay explores the themes of judgment and connection to God as expressed in Tehillim 50, emphasizing the importance of maintaining a relationship with Hashem through Korbanos.

    Tehillim

  11. Boתשפ״ג

    פרק ע׳׳ז - Bo: By Choice

    The essay analyzes Kapital 77 of Tehillim, which Rashi reads as a lament over the decrees of Galus and which culminates in the memory of Yetzias Mitzrayim. It focuses on the phrase "Ga'alta B'Zroah Amecha Bnei Yaakov V'Yosef Selah", joining the Gemara in Sanhedrin (Yosef Kilkel), the Midrash that we were redeemed 'Betrunia' against the Midas HaDin because we resembled the Mitzriyim, and the Midrash in Bamidbar Rabbah linking the two Bakar of Shevet Gad's korban to Yaakov and Yosef. Using the Shem M'Shmuel's identification of Bakar with the middah of Havchana (discernment), the author concludes that the zechus of Yaakov and Yosef was the inherited ability to distinguish right from wrong, which preserved our identity as a Shoshana Bein HaChochim and made the Geulah possible.

    Tehillim