Middot Modification – Kamsa and Bar Kamsa – 3 weeks
Posted onthe story of Kamsa and Bar Kamsa
Author: Rebbetzin Shira Smiles
Fantastic Force – Parasha Pinchas
Posted onThe lessons we learn from the contrast of the death of Datan Aviram and the Teshuvah of the sons of Korach.
Internality, Individuality and Initiative – Parasha Balak
Posted onUnderstanding Chazal that the entrances of the tents did not face each other on three levels: The need for privacy and not living a life of self promoting. Each person has their own unique path in this world. Teshuva is about making one small change, and Hashem will shower a person with great siyatta D’shmaya.
Atonement and Attunement – P. Chukas
Posted onUnderstanding Chazal, that the death of a tzadik brings forgiveness. Why this is learned specifically from the Parah Aduamah and Miriam’s death. Appreciating the story of Me Merivah in the context of the death of Miriam, and learning sensitivity for people when they are in a difficult sitaution.
Insidious Influences P Korah
Posted onAnalyzing a theme in P. Korach of the effects of negative and positive influences. The shiur also details how one can protect oneself from negative influences
Roots: Rectification and Return P Shelach
Posted onWhy are libations ( wine offerings ) and Halla mentioned after the spy story?
Scrutinizing Separate Section – Parasha Behaalotecha
Posted onwhy is the parasha of upside down nun’s a book on it’s own?
Preparation – Present – Processing – Shavous
Posted onto many the torah was given on 7th of Sivan, why do we celebate on the 6th of Sivan
Eternal Emblems – Parasha Bamidbar
Posted onwhat is the message of the flags
Conviction and Camaraderie – P. Behar Behukosi
Posted onShemita and Har Sinai with Rashi
Effective Enumeration – Emor and Omer
Posted onWhat does the Omer have to do with counting toward the giving of the Torah?
Habituating Holiness – Parasha Kedoshim
Posted onwhat is kedusha – holiness how do we access it?
Discovering Derivation – Parasha Tazria-Metzora
Posted onthe root of Lashon Hara
Directed Deliverance Pesach
Posted onPesach Thoughts. Miracles of today
Ve hee she Amda. they try to hurt us…
Eternal Exodus – Pesach
Posted onPesach In every generation
Formidable Feast – Purim
Posted onMeaning of the Purim Party
Remarkable Radiance – Parasha Tesaveh
Posted onMenorah Ideas
Exquisite Endowment – Parasha Teruma
Posted onThe significance of the donations to the Mishkan, emphasizing the importance of intention and devotion in serving Hashem.
Virtuous Verdict – P. Mishpatim
Posted onWhat is the lesson we can learn from the thief being fined 4 times for stealing a sheep, and five times for stealing an ox?
Powerful Perimeter – Yitro 5786
Posted onWhy is the command to form a border around the mountain repeated once again right before the Ten Commandments?
Supernal Song – Shabbas Shira and Beshalach 5786
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Moon’s Message Parasha Bo 5786
Posted onRosh Hodesh and Women
Meaning and Metaphor – Parasha Vaeira
Posted onNames of Hashem
Concentrated Contemplation – Parashat Shemot
Posted onMoshe at the Burning Bush
Skillful Switch – Parasha Vayechi
Posted onYaakov Avinu’s Blessing of the Grandchildren
Directed Discernment – Parasha Vayigash
Posted onwhy do we know that Yosef hatsadik collected all of Egypt’s money and land.
Oxen and Obscurity – Chanuka
Posted onHanuka Cow story
Instructive Internment P. Vayeitzei
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Tempering Temptation Parasha Vayeshev
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Renewal and Reflection – P. Yayishalach
Posted onWhy does Yaakov have two names?