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  1. 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

  2. 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

  3. Kedoshimתשפ״ג

    Heads Above The Rest

    This essay explores how King David's expressions of praise in Tehillim reflect the connection between body and soul through mitzvot, particularly focusing on the significance of the mitzvot of 'Lo Sakifu' and 'Ba’al Sashchis'.

    Tehillim

  4. Sukkosתשפ״ג

    Hear Him

    The essay explores the connection between the Sukkah and the Bais Hamikdash, emphasizing the themes of prayer and divine protection during Sukkos.

    Parsha

  5. Vayishlachתשפ״ג

    Mind Games

    The essay explores the themes of intention versus action in the context of Yaakov and Esav, highlighting Dovid Hamelech's prayers in Tehillim and their connection to the Parsha.

    Tehillim

  6. Ki Seitzeiתשפ״ג

    Self Righteous

    The essay explores the themes of redemption and righteousness in Tehillim 85, emphasizing the importance of prayer and acts of kindness as reflections of divine justice.

    Tehillim

  7. Pinchasתשפ״ג

    Set a Date

    This essay explores the themes of King David's prayers in Tehillim, particularly his plea for divine mercy and the relationship between Hashem and Klal Yisroel regarding the establishment of the calendar and the Moadei Hashana.

    Tehillim

  8. Vayeraתשפ״ג

    Vayera - פרק קכ״א - Heaven and Earth

    The essay explores the origin of the phrase "Ezri M'Im Hashem Oseh Shamayim V'Aretz" in Tehillim 121, tracing it to a Midrash in which Yitzchok silently davened these words while bound on the Mizbeach. Using the Minchas Yitzchok's resolution of the Bais Shammai/Bais Hillel dispute over whether Shamayim or Aretz was created first (based on the principle that the ultimate purpose comes last, and that Shamayim/Aretz correspond to Neshama/Guf), the author argues the purpose of creation is the fusion of the physical and spiritual. Yitzchok's tefillah was thus not a plea born of fear but a request for more time to fulfill his Tafkid in a physical world, and it was answered with "Al Ta'as Lo Meuma."

    Tehillim

  9. Chukasתשפ״ג

    Well Being

    This essay explores Kapital 5 of Tehillim, emphasizing the personal and communal aspects of Dovid Hamelech's prayers for salvation from enemies, and the significance of the term 'Al HaNichilos'.

    Tehillim