The mitzvos surrounding the diagnosis and purification of the Metzora involve the coming together of the central parameters of Olam, Shana and Nefesh (Space, Time and Soul). How can we apply this to our own lives?
Apr 11, 2024
10 min
How does the story of Nadav and Avihu shed light on the whole body / soul connection, and the renewal embodies in Parshas Hachodesh? What does Hashem really want from this combination of G-dly soul and animal body, and how do we avoid the conflict and serve Hashem with single-minded purpose, love and joy?
Apr 4, 2024
22 min
The Kohanim were distinguished by their 'zrizus,' their energy and enthusiasm in serving Hashem. But where was that coming from? What truly motivated them? How can we come to that level of serving Hashem lishmoh, for His sake?
Mar 28, 2024
9 min
Vayikra is about Korbanos, and to be 'makriv' is to come 'close.' But how do we come 'close' to Hashem? Are we really far away? And how does the humility stressed in the parsha play into the dynamic of Purim? And what aren't we allowed to forget?
Mar 20, 2024
22 min
In many ways, this parsha represents the climax of the entire book of Shmos: it's final scene is the triumphant filling of the newly constructed mishkan with the glory of the Shechinah. From this and the Zohar's discriptions of the angels busily serving Hashem in Shamayim to process Jewish prayers, we should learn an important lesson about how we should be serving Hashem with energy and joy!
Mar 14, 2024
19 min
Is there a meaningful order to the 4 Parshios? The Tchernobler Maggid emphasizes the importance of developing the mind, but making sure to connect it to the heart.
Mar 7, 2024
11 min
How can we better understand what was going on behind both historical events? What went wrong? Maybe they have more in common than we think.
Feb 29, 2024
26 min
This continuation of the previous parshas dealing with the building of the Mishkan provides the details of the priestly garments. It also discusses the very important subject of the mitzvah of Ketores, a very important ceremony which we still recite 3 times a day, which is relatively unappreciated.
Feb 22, 2024
13 min
How are we to understand all the specifications for the building of the Mishkan? Are they just arbitrary measurements and design, or do they represent something higher? If so, what does it teach us about reality in general and our role within it?
Feb 14, 2024
15 min
Accepting a covenant containing so many rules may seem restrictive, so how can it be that accepting the Torah actually leads to the greatest freedom? Why would the decision of a Jewish slave not to go free be so reprehensible? What is true liberation, and when is a decision an indication that we are remaining slaves to ourselves?
Feb 7, 2024
18 min
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