Moon’s Musings
Posted onAn explanation of the Midrash describing the complaint of the moon and the shrinking of its size during the world’s Creation.
Series: Living the Parsha 5780
Incredible Initiative
Posted onAn exploration of the episode of Shem and Yafet’s act of respect for their father Noach after he planted a vineyard and was affected by the wine he drank, and their subsequent reward for their ‘kibud av’.
Influencing Individuals
Posted onIn this shiur of Parshat Lech Lecha, we exploring Avraham Avinu’s impact on his many disciples.
Dogma or Desire
Posted onWe compare and contrast the intention of the residents of Sodom in Parshas Vayeira to harm Lot’s visitors, with the terrible episode of Pilegesh Bigiva found in Sefer Shoftim.
Title Transference
Posted onParshat Chayei Sara begins with the sale of the Mearat Hamachpela, the Cave of Machpela, from Efron to Avraham Avinu, for the burial of his wife Sarah. An exploration of this episode.
Toldot: Targeting the Truth
Posted onThis shiur on Parshat Toldot attempts to explain the seeming contradiction between Yaakov Avinu’s essence, which was the embodiment of Truth, with his actions in taking the brachot fro Yitzchak, which seemed to be the ultimate deception.
Architecting an Abode
Posted onThe connection between Yaakov Avinu, tefilla, and the Beit Hamikdash is explored within the context of the episode in Parshat Vayeitzei when Yaakov awakens on Har Hamoriah and calls the place ‘the House of Hashem’.
Pivotal Process
Posted onIn Parshat Vayishlach, Yaakov Avinu turns down Eisav’s offer to accompany him in peace as they continue on their life’s journey. Why?
Dreamer Determination
Posted onAn in-depth exploration of the purpose and message of Yosef’s dreams in Parshat Vayeshev.
Remarkable Rebuke
Posted onIn Parshas Vayigash, the emotional confrontation between
Bestowing Blessing
Posted onIn Parshat Vayechi, Yaakov Avinu blesses Menashe and Efraim, Yosef’s children. Why is this considered Yosef’s blessing, and what is the true purpose of blessing someone?
Passionate Performance
Posted onThis fascinating shiur on Parshat Shemot explores the episode of Aharon Hakoehn’s joy for his brother Moshe’s appointment as the leader of the jewish people, and epands the topic of joy and passion in fulfilling mitzvot. The feeling that is put into the mitzva makes both the mitzva and its reward so much more valuable.
Redemption Realized
Posted onParshat Vaeira begins with Hashem’s declaration of His intent to redeem the Jewish people from Egypt. What was the ultimate purpose of the redemption from Egypt?
Vision Vigilance
Posted onIn Parshat Bo, the Jews leave Mitzrayim. This shiur explores the unique promises of geula and its relevance to each of us today.
Walls of Wrath
Posted onIn Parshat Beshalach, in the aftermath of the Splitting of the Sea, as the Egyptians entered the Yam Suf, each on received exacting punishment for their evil deeds. An exploration of why Hashem waits before punishing people for their misdeeds, and the level of exactness in all Divine retribution.
Parshat Shekalim: Passionate Personification
Posted onThe Midrash explains that Moshe Rabbenu was shown a half-shekel of fire as part of the commandment for the Jewish people to be counted with the Machatzit Hashekel. This shiur on Parshat shekalim expores the deeper significance of the fiery coin.
Teruma: Fundamental Foundations
Posted onThe Mishkan as a manifestation of Creation.
Tazria-Metzora 5780 Expansive Eye
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Good Eye from Mrs. Smiles
Virtual-Vitality 5780 Aharei-mos-Kedoshim
Posted onExplains Vehai behem
Bountiful-Breads – Parasha Emor 5780
Posted onShow Bread Ideas – the Lechem HaPanim
Why we eat apples on Shabbas Night
Judicious Journeys Behar Behukosi 5780
Posted onHow do we take the journey of life by the choices we make.
Levi’s Legacy
Posted onBemidbar
Trumpets Triumph
Posted onVaaleh Vayavo , what does it do?
Gratuitous Greatness Shelach
Posted ongratuitous greatness – act with kindness and you will receive it
Let Hashem show his strength .
Perfected Pans – Korach
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Faithfulness Forever P. Chukas
Posted onTrusting Hashem and Hashem finding our trust
Desireable Desire P. Balak
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Legendary Leadership P. Pinchas
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Parasha Ki Tavo Upholding and Upkeeping
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Remarkable Roots Parasha Netsavim
Posted onRemarkable Roots