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8 essays
Rosh Hashanahתשפ״ג
Blast Away
The essay discusses the significance of Kapital 47 of Tehillim on Rosh Hashanah, emphasizing its connection to the themes of Malchus and the Shofar, and how it serves to awaken our inner Kedusha.
Tehillim
Rosh Hashanahתשפ״ג
Blast Away
The essay explores the significance of Kapital 47 of Tehillim, recited before Tekias Shofar on Rosh Hashanah, emphasizing its themes of Malchus and the awakening of inner Kedusha through the Shofar.
Tehillim
Nitzavimתשפ״ג
Ki Savo – פרק מ׳׳ו
This essay explores Tehillim Kapital 46, focusing on its themes of divine protection during times of turmoil and the importance of immediate repentance in the face of challenges.
Tehillim
Behaloschaתשפ״ג
Seventy Secrets
This essay explores the beloved nature of Tehillim Kapital 25, focusing on themes of Teshuva and the significance of the Mitzvah of Mila as a hidden 'Sod' revealed through Avrohom Avinu's legacy.
Tehillim
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
Shoftimתשפ״ג
Shoftim – פרק כ״ו: Completely Committed
The essay explores why Dovid Hamelech asks to be judged ("Shofteni Hashem") in Tehillim 26 when elsewhere he pleads not to be judged, contrasting Rashi's answer (he is comfortable being judged relative to Reshaim) with Sforno's (the perek is a plea not to be judged solely on the Batsheva episode). It then examines the meaning of "V'Ani B'Tumi Elech," linking it through two Yalkutim to "Tamim Tihiyeh Im Hashem Elokecha" in Parshas Shoftim and to "Toras Hashem Temima." Citing the Knaf Renanim's insight that the Torah, like water, is savored most by one who has been parched, the author explains that Dovid's very stumble enabled a deeper appreciation of Torah and thus greater closeness to Hashem. The lesson for Elul: rather than fixate on failings, use them to access the reviving power of Torah.
Tehillim
Vayechiתשפ״ג
Sick Leave
The essay explores the themes of illness and divine presence, emphasizing that sickness can be an opportunity for introspection and repentance, as illustrated through the words of King David and the actions of Jacob.
Tehillim
Korachתשפ״ג
Smelling Sweet
This essay explores the significance of the Bnei Korach in Tehillim, particularly focusing on their unique contributions and the themes of Talmidei Chachamim and the Ketores.
Tehillim