February 16, 2012

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Pathways from Parashas Mishpatim

February 16th, 2012, In Parsha, Pathways, Shemot, by

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“Gratitudinal”

“If God will give me bread to eat and clothing to wear …” (Genesis 28:20). Why did Yaakov Avinu (our Patriarch) ask for what seems to be so little? One may have plenty of food, but not the health to eat or enjoy it. One may have a closet full of beautiful, well-tailored clothing, but … Continue Reading

December 2nd, 2011, In Articles, Bereishit, Parsha, by

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Dvar Torah for Parshat VaYetze

Dvar Torah for Parshat VaYetze There is Only the Trying “It’s twenty years that I’ve worked for you! … I was consumed by scorching heat during the day and frost at night; sleep was driven from my eyes” (Genesis 31:38–40). Rebbe Nachman got annoyed when someone said that tzaddikim were great because they had great … Continue Reading

December 2nd, 2011, In Articles, Bereishit, Parsha, by

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Dvar Torah for Parshat Toldot 5772

Dvar Torah for Parshat Toldot Blessing in Disguise “[Yitzchak] did not recognize [Yaakov] because [Yaakov’s] arms were as hairy as his brother Esav’s …” (Genesis 27:23). The age-old question: How did Yitzchak Avinu (our Patriarch) err to think that Esav was worthy of a great blessing? Even if we’ll grant that Esav fooled him into … Continue Reading

November 25th, 2011, In Articles, Bereishit, Parsha, by

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Dvar Torah for Parshat Chayei Sarah

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November 18th, 2011, In Articles, Bereishit, Parsha, by

Dvar Torah for Parshat Chayei Sarah One Thing They Can’t Take Away “Give me a burial plot … If it be your desire that I bury my dead … speak on my behalf to Efron” (Genesis 23:3,8). What about Maarat HaMakhpelah (the Twin Caves) made Avraham Avinu (our Patriarch) so intent on making it the … Continue Reading

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A Midrash for Monday (#12)

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September 11th, 2011, In Articles, Devarim, Parsha, by

A Midrash for Monday (#12) I won’t say that there is more to share than usual. I will say that I am perceiving more so I can share more. We’ll start with a piece about the perhaps somewhat surprising preciousness of prayer and what adds to prayer’s strength. “This very day God is commanding you … Continue Reading

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A Midrash for Monday (#10)

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August 29th, 2011, In Articles, Devarim, Parsha, by

A Midrash for Monday “Appoint for yourselves judges and police in all your gates, for your tribes … They will judge the people mishpat tzedek (fairly; literally, with charitable justice)” (Deuteronomy 16:18). “In all your gates” means in every city. “For your tribes” teaches us that even if all the people in the city are … Continue Reading

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A Midrash for Monday

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August 22nd, 2011, In Articles, Devarim, by

A Midrash for Monday “When God your Lord will expand your borders…” (Deuteronomy 12:20). This relates to the verse (Proverbs 18:16), “A person’s gift expands him.” When a person is generous, God gives him greatness. There’s a story about Avun Ramaah (Trickster) who lived in Batzrah. Our Sages went there on a fund-raising mission. Although … Continue Reading

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A Midrash for Monday (#8)

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August 15th, 2011, In Articles, Parsha, by

A Midrash for Monday “At that time God said said to me, ‘Hew for yourself two stone tablets, like the first…’” (Deuteronomy 10:1). This is referred to in the verse, “To everything there is a time and a season” (Ecclesiastes 3:1). There was a time for the world to be created and a time for … Continue Reading

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Dvar Torah for Parshat Matot

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July 21st, 2011, In Articles, Inspiration, Parsha, by

Dvar Torah for Parshat Matot Based on Likutey Halakhot, Sheluchin 5:17 “Moshe spoke to the Israelite tribal heads, saying: ‘This is the word God has commanded’” (Numbers 30:2). Rashi comments that when any mitzvah was introduced, the tribal heads had the privilege to be the first to learn about it, directly from Moshe Rabbeinu. Rashi … Continue Reading

 












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