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Parshas Matos: Taam k'ikur in Avodas Hashem
Parshas Matos: Taam k'ikur in Avodas Hashem
Jul 23, 2025
16:46
We derive the laws of טעם כעיקר from the episode of the war against Midyan. Chidushai Hari"m finds a message for our personal Avodas Hashem.
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Parshas Vayeira: The conscious and the subconscious
Parshas Vayeira: The conscious and the subconscious
Nov 5, 2025
15:36
The subconscious in Avodas Hashem. Why was Avraham crying during the Akaida? Why did Lot move to Sodom. Based on the teachings of Rabbi Yisroel Salanter
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Parshas Mikeitz: Shvatim receive midah k’neged midah
Parshas Mikeitz: Shvatim receive midah k’neged midah
Dec 17, 2025
20:51
The difference between how Hashem rewards and how Hashem gives punishment
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Chanukah: How do we tap in to the אור of Chanukah בזמן הזה
Chanukah: How do we tap in to the אור of Chanukah בזמן הזה
Dec 15, 2025
16:01
Why were they zoicheh to miracles in previous generations and the connection to the אור of Chanukah
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Parshas Vayeshev: The connection between Tamar and the wife of Potiphar
Parshas Vayeshev: The connection between Tamar and the wife of Potiphar
Dec 11, 2025
18:01
The connection between Tamar and the wife of Potiphar
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Parshas Vayishlach: The Beis Halevi & The Admor MiKoidinov
Parshas Vayishlach: The Beis Halevi & The Admor MiKoidinov
Dec 3, 2025
17:20
The famous story of the Beis Halevi and the Koidinover rebbe. Two versions of what the Beis Halevi said
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Parshas Vayeitzei: Lavan’s deceit
Parshas Vayeitzei: Lavan’s deceit
Nov 26, 2025
18:10
why was Lavan so insistent that Yaakov Avinu marry both Rochel and Leah. How was Yaakov allowed to marry two sisters. Based on Ramban, Be’er Yaakov, Maharal, Nefesh Hachaim
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Parshas Toldos: Yaakov in Esav's clothing
Parshas Toldos: Yaakov in Esav's clothing
Nov 19, 2025
15:37
A wonderful insight from the Author of the Nachlas Dovid, Rav Dovid Tevel chief Rabbi of Minsk. an explanation of what Yitzchok sensed when he smelled the garments of Yackov - the future sinners of Klal Yisroel.
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Parshas Chayei Sarah:אולי לא תאבה האשה?
Parshas Chayei Sarah:אולי לא תאבה האשה?
Nov 12, 2025
13:42
Eliezer Eved Avraham had an ulterior motive when suggesting that perhaps the girl wouldn't want to come back—an insight into the G"ra. Rabbi Dessler on motives.
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Divrei Hesped on Harav Yehoshua Kalish ZTZVK”L
Divrei Hesped on Harav Yehoshua Kalish ZTZVK”L
Nov 6, 2025
17:26
Given by the Shloshim for Rabbi Kalish ZTZVK”L in Hahchaim Vehashalom. לז"נ ר' יהושע בן ר' מנחם מנדל
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Parshas Vayigash: Yosef reveals himself and the brothers are in shock
Parshas Vayigash: Yosef reveals himself and the brothers are in shock
Dec 25, 2025
15:32
The famous Chazal “woe to us on the Yom Hadin” and the well known Bais Halevi on the inconsistencies in Avodas Hashem
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Parshas Lech Lecha: :Ein Yeush Ba'olam: Never give up
Parshas Lech Lecha: :Ein Yeush Ba'olam: Never give up
Oct 29, 2025
16:57
The episode of the four Kings against the five. אין יאוש בעולם. Why was the beginning of Klal Yisroel hopeless? What is the lesson of the story of the Kings? A beautiful explanation from Reb Tzadok Hakohen from Lublin
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Parshas Noach: The Teiva and the tikkun hacheit
Parshas Noach: The Teiva and the tikkun hacheit
Oct 22, 2025
15:34
Noach and his sons lived in a floating zoo for a year. How did this rectify the sins of the Dor Hamabul? based on Meshech Chochma
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Parshas Bereishis: Mizmor Shir Layom Hashabbos
Parshas Bereishis: Mizmor Shir Layom Hashabbos
Oct 17, 2025
14:43
Mizmor shir layom Hashabbos. what is the connection to Shabbos?
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What is a Bainonee? An insight to Teshuva
What is a Bainonee? An insight to Teshuva
Sep 26, 2025
24:04
The Rambam teaches us that a Bainonee (exactly even on the scale of Mitzvos and Avairos) needs to repent in order to tip the scale. Why? Just do one Mitzvah. The approach of Rabbi Itzal Blazer and Rav Hutner ZT"L.
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Rosh Hashana: Shofar a form of tefillah
Rosh Hashana: Shofar a form of tefillah
Sep 17, 2025
10:56
Shofar is a form of prayer. Why is it necessary to have an additional form of Tefilah? based on Drashos Bais Halevi
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Pashas Ki Savo: Summary of the parsha
Pashas Ki Savo: Summary of the parsha
Sep 10, 2025
17:43
A summary of the parsha and explanation of the 11 "curses" and 11 "blessings" of Har Grizim and Har Aivel. Ramban and Rabbainu Yonah
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Parshas Vaykhel-Pekudei:The donations of the Nasi'im & story with the Arizal
Parshas Vaykhel-Pekudei:The donations of the Nasi'im & story with the Arizal
Mar 12, 2026
20:32
Sincerity when doing a Mitzvah. Incredible story from Rabbi Moshe Chagiz in sefer Mishnas Chachomim about the Arizal,
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Parshas Balak: The Brachos of Bilaam
Parshas Balak: The Brachos of Bilaam
Jun 24, 2026
16:47
The Torah tells us that Hashem turned the curses of Bilaam into Brachos. Four ways to explain this.Based on Gemara in Berachos and Sanhedrin, Ibn Ezra, Rashi, Seforno, Tosfos, and the GR"A
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Parshas Korach: Moshe's level of Nevuah
Parshas Korach: Moshe's level of Nevuah
Jun 18, 2026
24:10
Moshe Rabbainu's level of Nevuah was even greater than Malachim.Explanations from Reb Chaim Soloveitchik, Brisker Rav, and Reb Elchonon Wasserman. Baal HaTurim on why Moshe didn't daven during the mageifa
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Parshas Naso: "איש כי יפליא." A few explanations for the unique expression of פלא
Parshas Naso: "איש כי יפליא." A few explanations for the unique expression of פלא
May 28, 2026
15:14
A few explanations for the unique expression the Torah employs for Nezirus.
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Shavuos: Dedicating our "self" to Hashem
Shavuos: Dedicating our "self" to Hashem
May 19, 2026
21:42
The difference between Klal Yisroel and Non Jews does not lie only in the 606 additional Mitzvos that Klal Yisroel has. There is a more fundamental relationship Klal Yisroel has with Hakadosh Baruch Hu. Based on Derashos Beis Halevi #17. A new and beautiful understanding of Kabalas Hatorah
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Parshas Behar/ Lag B'Omer: The Emunah of Shmita and the Connection to the Hilulla of Rabi Shimon Bar Yochai
Parshas Behar/ Lag B'Omer: The Emunah of Shmita and the Connection to the Hilulla of Rabi Shimon Bar Yochai
May 6, 2026
10:09
The Emunah of Shmita and the Connection to the Hilulla of Rabbi Shimon Bar Yochai. Sforno, Noam Elimelech. Based on The Nefesh Hachaim
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Parshas Emor: Slaughtering a mother cow and her child on the same day
Parshas Emor: Slaughtering a mother cow and her child on the same day
Apr 29, 2026
20:48
The rationale of the Mitzvah of "Oso V'es B'no". Three positions in the Rishonim. Is it OK to give a rationale to Mitzvos? An explanation of the Ramban's position not to cause a species to go extinct
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Parshas Kedoshim: Gentle Rebuke
Parshas Kedoshim: Gentle Rebuke
Apr 23, 2026
18:03
An analysis on the pasuk "Do not hate your brother, surely you shall rebuke him, and do not bear sin". What are these 3 commandments? A new idea of rebuke according to the Alter of Kelm.
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Hagadah: Spiritual and Physical Redemption
Hagadah: Spiritual and Physical Redemption
Mar 18, 2026
20:51
Based Upon the Gr"a, Hameir L'Olam, Bais Halevi, and the Pnei Yehoshua. There are two Geulah's that we experience and relive Pesach Night.
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Parsha Ki Seitzei: Lessons from the parsha relevant to the month of Elul
Parsha Ki Seitzei: Lessons from the parsha relevant to the month of Elul
Sep 4, 2025
15:04
The captive woman and our personal Avodas Hashem during Elul
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Parshas Ki Sisa / Parah: Parah and the Egel
Parshas Ki Sisa / Parah: Parah and the Egel
Mar 5, 2026
12:14
The connection between the Cheit of the Egel and the rectification of Parah adumah. Based on the Bais Halevi
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Purim: The dawn of exile
Purim: The dawn of exile
Feb 25, 2026
13:19
In what way is Purim considered the dawn (Yuma 29b) Based on a Drasha of Harav Ben Tzion Shternfeld author of Shaarei Tzion (the Bilsker Rov)
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Parshas Yisro: 3 levels of Limud Hatorah
Parshas Yisro: 3 levels of Limud Hatorah
Feb 3, 2026
11:10
Three levels, one after another, to our approach in Limud HaTorah. A beautiful analysis by the Bais HaLevi
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Parshas Bo: Ta’amay Hamitzvos, the “reason” or “taste”
Parshas Bo: Ta’amay Hamitzvos, the “reason” or “taste”
Jan 21, 2026
13:05
The Bais Halevi’s explanation of how we respond to the “Rasha”
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Parshas Vaeira: The Makka of Tzefardeah according to the Ibn Ezra
Parshas Vaeira: The Makka of Tzefardeah according to the Ibn Ezra
Jan 14, 2026
16:10
A comprehensive approach to the Makka. Based on the two explanations of the Ibn Ezra
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Parshas Shemos: What did the astrologer of Pharaoh see?
Parshas Shemos: What did the astrologer of Pharaoh see?
Jan 7, 2026
11:33
Astrology VS. Prophecy
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Parshas Vayechi: Why was Reuvain criticized?
Parshas Vayechi: Why was Reuvain criticized?
Jan 1, 2026
12:44
The grammar of the word “pachaz”, why was Reuvain criticized? Didn’t he do teshuva?
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Parshas Emor/Lag B'Omer: The omer and Rebbi Shimon Bar Yochai
Parshas Emor/Lag B'Omer: The omer and Rebbi Shimon Bar Yochai
May 14, 2025
11:31
The rational for the Mitzvah of Korban HaOmer and the connection to Rabbi Shimon Bar Yochai and Lag B'omer
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Parshas Shemos: What did the astrologer of pharaoh see?
Parshas Shemos: What did the astrologer of pharaoh see?
Jan 15, 2025
11:33
Astrology vs. Prophecy
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Parshas Bo: Ta'amay hamitzvos, the "reason" or "taste"
Parshas Bo: Ta'amay hamitzvos, the "reason" or "taste"
Jan 29, 2025
13:05
The Bais Halevi's explanation of how we respond to the "Rasha"
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Pesach: Two forms of prayer
Pesach: Two forms of prayer
Feb 5, 2025
12:52
Why did Hashem orchestrate that Klal Yisroel should be trapped at Yam Suf. A discussion of two types of Prayer.
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Parshas Yisro: Hashem forcing the Torah on us
Parshas Yisro: Hashem forcing the Torah on us
Feb 14, 2025
15:04
Hashem held Har Sinai over our heads in order to compel us to accept the Torah. Why was this necessary we already said Na’aseh V’nishma? Four solutions to this problem
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Parshas Mishpatim: The Ear that heard on Har Sinai
Parshas Mishpatim: The Ear that heard on Har Sinai
Feb 20, 2025
14:13
Why do we pierce the ear of an Eved Ivri after 6 years of servitude, why not initially? what does it mean to be mekabel yesurim? Hearing Hashems message.
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Parshas Terumah: The Aron
Parshas Terumah: The Aron
Feb 27, 2025
13:55
The Rambams opinion of kedushas hamikdash today, and the kedusha of the Aron
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Parshas Tetzaveh: Bigdei Kehunah
Parshas Tetzaveh: Bigdei Kehunah
Mar 5, 2025
17:49
The Mi'il, the halachos and lessons in lashon hara, based on the Chofetz Chaim
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Purim: Hester Panim
Purim: Hester Panim
Mar 11, 2025
17:27
Hester Panim. Explanation of the Yosef Lekach. Gr"a on the pasuk Anochi Hastair Astair Panai
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Parshas Vayakhel: Betzalel Ben Uri Ben Chur
Parshas Vayakhel: Betzalel Ben Uri Ben Chur
Mar 19, 2025
15:14
Who was Betzalel? Why is his Grandfather Chur significant in the Binyan Hamishkan?. Based on Meshech Chochma
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Parshas Hachodesh
Parshas Hachodesh
Mar 27, 2025
11:17
The first Mitzva given to Klal Yisroel. The message of Hachodesh Hazeh Lachem. Based on Ramban and Sforno.
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The deeper significance of the four cups of wine
The deeper significance of the four cups of wine
Apr 10, 2025
11:41
The 4 Kosos of wine and how it parallels to the four languages of Geula, and how each cup is meaningful in its specific location. Based on Meshech Chochma.
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PESACH- Even Pharoah Gets His Reward
PESACH- Even Pharoah Gets His Reward
Apr 16, 2025
12:09
Egyptians converts may join Klal Yisroel in the 3rd generation. Why? A medrash in Parshas Beshalach states it is a special reward to Pharoah for sending off the Yidden in a honorable way. How do we understand this? based on the teachings of Harav Elya Lopian (mashgiach of K'far Chasidim)
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Parshas Shmini: How forbidden food affects us
Parshas Shmini: How forbidden food affects us
Apr 23, 2025
14:46
How non Kosher food subtly affects the spirit of a jew. Based on Ramban, Kli Yakar, Gr"a
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Parshas Tazriah-Metzorah: The middas Harachamim of HaKadosh Baruch Hu
Parshas Tazriah-Metzorah: The middas Harachamim of HaKadosh Baruch Hu
Apr 30, 2025
22:48
The progression of Tzaraas. "The compassionate one does not take souls at first." The middas Harachamim of Hakadosh Boruch Hu in punishment.
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Parshas Kedoshim: The Avodah of Yom Kippur: Bein adam Lamakom and Bein Adam L'chavairo
Parshas Kedoshim: The Avodah of Yom Kippur: Bein adam Lamakom and Bein Adam L'chavairo
May 7, 2025
11:34
An explanation of the Avodah on Yom Kippur. Based on Meshech Chochma . The Kaparah on Yom Kippur centers on Mechiras Yosef and the Eigel. Bein adam l'chavairo and Bwin adam Lamakom
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Parshas Vayechi: Why was Reuvain Criticized
Parshas Vayechi: Why was Reuvain Criticized
Jan 8, 2025
12:44
The Grammar of the word "Pachaz" , why was Reuvain criticized?
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Parshas Behar/Bechukosai: Shmita and the Stanford Marshmallow test
Parshas Behar/Bechukosai: Shmita and the Stanford Marshmallow test
May 21, 2025
7:30
The Rambam, in Moreh Nevuchim, bases his rationale for Sh'mita on an agricultural consideration. The Achronim ask many questions and offer alternate solutions, which is a possible solution for the Rambam.
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Parshas Bamidbar: The census of the levi'im
Parshas Bamidbar: The census of the levi'im
May 28, 2025
19:40
Why was shevet Levi so small? An analysis from the Ramban and insights of Rabbi Yehudah Rosanes (1657-1727) author of Mishne L'melech and Parashas Derachim
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Shavuos/Rus
Shavuos/Rus
May 28, 2025
23:31
Lessons in avodas Hashem from sefer Rus. Based on the Gr"a
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Parshas Naso: Confession on Bein Adam L'chaveiro
Parshas Naso: Confession on Bein Adam L'chaveiro
Jun 4, 2025
19:17
Rambam's source for the mitzvah of confession of aveiros that are bein adam lechaveiro. Short bio on Reb Zalman Volozhin.
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Parshas Behaaloscha: The qualifications for the Sanhedrin
Parshas Behaaloscha: The qualifications for the Sanhedrin
Jun 11, 2025
14:32
The Medrash explains the qualifications of the Sanhedrin as 1) Ish Milchamah - a warrior 2) Anavah. An explanation based on the Drush of the Reisha Rov. Rav Aharon Levin HY"D.
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Parshas Shelach: History repeats itself
Parshas Shelach: History repeats itself
Jun 19, 2025
14:54
How Avraham Avinu's friend Eshkol makes an appearance during the episode of the Meraglim. Based on Gr"a and Minchas Ani
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Korach's challenge
Korach's challenge
Jun 26, 2025
14:38
Korach's challenge of the 8th principle of faith: Torah Min Hashamayim. Based on Brisker Rov, Ohr Gedalyahu
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Parshas Chukas: Making boundaries for ourselves. The episode of Sichon
Parshas Chukas: Making boundaries for ourselves. The episode of Sichon
Jul 2, 2025
21:39
The episode of Sichon and the lesson gleaned from it based on Yaaros D'vash #5. The importance of being vigilant with Gedarim - boundaries that the chachomim put into place.
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Parshas Balak: Shul & Beis Medrash
Parshas Balak: Shul & Beis Medrash
Jul 9, 2025
11:19
All of Bilam's curses materialized except regarding our Shuls and Batai Medrashim. Why? based on Gr"a Maharsha.
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Parshas Pinchos; Reward In This World
Parshas Pinchos; Reward In This World
Jul 17, 2025
11:47
Pinchas' reward and how the rule of שכר מצוה בהאי עלמא ליכא works
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Tisha B'Av: A perspective on national suffering
Tisha B'Av: A perspective on national suffering
Jul 31, 2025
12:00
Glimpse into some of the Kinos that contrast the highs and lows of the Jewish people. Based on the Bais HaLevi,
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Tu B'Av
Tu B'Av
Aug 6, 2025
18:20
The 6 reasons for the celebration of Tu B'av. The connection between the massacre at Beitar and the 4th Bracha of Birchas Hamazon. The insights of Reb Meir Simcha
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Parshas Eikev: What does Hashem request from you
Parshas Eikev: What does Hashem request from you
Aug 13, 2025
15:39
Mah Hashem shoel May'emach? Explanation from the Mesilas yesharim and a unique interpretation from the Noda B'yehudah
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ELUL: The kindness of Teshuva
ELUL: The kindness of Teshuva
Aug 21, 2025
23:21
DESCRIPTION: Rabbainu Yonah starts off his Classic - Sha'aray Teshuva - by writing that Teshuva is one of Hashem's great kindnesses. Isn't Teshuva a basic requirements for humans that sin? A careful reading of Shaaray Teshuva..
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Parshas Shoftim: The prohibition of returning to Mitzrayim
Parshas Shoftim: The prohibition of returning to Mitzrayim
Aug 27, 2025
16:41
The prohibition of returning to Mitzrayim. Why did the Rambam live in Egypt? What is the rationale of this prohibition? Based on Ramban, Arizal, Tzlach