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15 essays
Vayetzeiתשפ״ו
Vayeitzei
The essay explores the miraculous growth of Yaakov Avinu's flocks despite Lavan's trickery. It reconciles the natural efforts Yaakov took (the peeled branches) with the Midrashic account of Angels and the Clouds of Glory (Ananei HaKavod) assisting him, explaining that Yaakov's primary goal was to create a physical and spiritual separation from Lavan's family, which triggered a divine reward of supernatural prosperity.
Medrash
Ekevתשפ״ה
On the Water
The essay explores the Midrashic statement that all of God's miracles for Israel involve water. By analyzing the properties of water—its lack of independent form and its total submission to its container—the author explains that miracles (Nissim) serve to teach humans to nullify their own egos and desires to the Will of God, a process central to true Teshuva and the crossing of the Jordan River.
Medrash
Shavuosתשפ״ה
The Meaning of Life
The essay explores the significance of Shavuos as Zman Mattan Toraseinu, emphasizing the ongoing relevance of the Torah and its connection to life, as symbolized by the phrase 'Yom HaShelishi'.
Parsha
Shoftimתשפ״ד
Completely Shielded
This essay explores the themes of longing and faith in Tehillim 84, attributed to the Bnei Korach, emphasizing the importance of Temimus in one's relationship with Hashem.
Tehillim
Shelachתשפ״ד
Until When
This essay explores the themes of suffering and divine mercy in Tehillim 6, connecting it to the Chet HaMeraglim and the importance of recognizing one's nobility as part of Klal Yisroel.
Tehillim
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
Boתשפ״א
Mountains of Proof
The Haftorah for Parshas Bo discusses the prophecy against Pharaoh and Egypt, emphasizing the certainty of divine judgment and the significance of the mountains Tavor and Carmel in relation to the Torah and the Jewish people's unique connection to God.
Haftorah
Achron Shel Pesach
The essay explores the significance of Krias Yam Suf and the events at Marah, emphasizing the theme of miracles in the Jewish experience and the lessons learned about reliance on divine intervention.
Parsha
Ki Sisaתשע״ט
Fired Up
The Haftorah for Ki Sisa discusses Eliyahu Hanavi's confrontation with the Neviei HaBaal on Har HaCarmel, emphasizing the importance of choosing between Hashem and false idols.
Haftorah
Ekevתשע״ט
Our Birthright
This Haftorah discusses the themes of Nechama and the promise of Geulah, emphasizing the importance of remembering our origins in Avrohom and Sara to inspire hope during times of despair.
Haftorah
Maseiתשע״ח
Dry Spell
The essay explores the significance of the travels of Bnei Yisroel in the Midbar, particularly focusing on the location of Refidim and the lessons learned from their lack of water.
Parsha
Pesachתשע״ח
Poor Us
The essay explores the connection between Pesach and Tisha B'Av, emphasizing the significance of Matzah and the concept of 'Lechem Oni' as a means to access true freedom and spiritual growth during Pesach.
Parsha
Natural Blue
The essay explores the significance of Mordechai's royal blue clothing and its connection to the theme of divine intervention during Purim, emphasizing the importance of recognizing the supernatural amidst natural events.
Parsha
Shelachתשע״ז
Pour Us
The essay explores the connection between the laws of Menachos and Nesachim and the Chet HaMeraglim, emphasizing the reassurance these laws provided to Bnei Yisroel about their eventual entry into Eretz Yisroel.
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