Meaningful Ideas on the Parsha
יעקב מלצר
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Ki Sisah - The Double Edged Sword of Wealth
Ki Sisah - The Double Edged Sword of Wealth
Feb 28, 2024
9:24
Chazal teach us that Moshe and the Avos were blessed with tremendous wealth. Yet they also teach us about the dangers of excess wealth, and how it helped lead to the downfall of Korach and Haman, and helped bring about the Chet Haegel. Is wealth a Bracha or a danger? Some perspectives on the double edged sword of money. Have a good Shabbos.
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Tazria - The Metzora's Desperate Plea
Tazria - The Metzora's Desperate Plea
Apr 10, 2024
7:57
Chazal say one of the reasons the Metzora goes around calling out that he is Tamei, is so others should daven for him. The Chofetz Chaim explores how this is not simply because he needs help healing, but also because it helps heal him from what causes him to speak Lashon Hara. Some thoughts on how we can build bridges with each other and thereby guard our speech. Have a good Shabbos
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Shemini - It's Because of Me
Shemini - It's Because of Me
Apr 3, 2024
9:59
When they inaugurated the Mishkan and did the Avodah on the eighth day, initially the Shechina did not descend upon the Mishkan. Rashi says Aharon Hakohen immediately put the blame upon himself, that Hashem must be upset with Him. Some lessons in taking ownership for what goes on in the world. Have a good Shabbos
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Tzav - Sensitivity To Another's Shame
Tzav - Sensitivity To Another's Shame
Mar 27, 2024
8:35
The Torah says the Chatas is shechted in the same place as the Olah. Chazal explain it's to protect the sinner, that it shouldn't be clear to all that he is bringing a Chatas. Some lessons in how sensitive we have to be about potentially embarrassing others. Have a good Shabbos.
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Vayikra - The Yesod of Karbanos
Vayikra - The Yesod of Karbanos
Mar 22, 2024
7:16
Why do we bring Karbanos, and what we can learn from them? Why are they one of the three pillars of the world, what can they teach us? Rabbeinu Bechayai and the Chinuch connect it to Kaparah and how it can bring us to Teshuva. The Rosh connects it to keeping us in a good place emotionally and not losing hope.
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Purim - Salvation In Times of Hester
Purim - Salvation In Times of Hester
Mar 21, 2024
13:35
What did Purim teach us about the way Hashem runs the world in times of concealment? How did Haman convince all the nations to agree to kill the Jews? Why did Purim lead to a new reacceptance of the Torah? Understanding the Chiddush of Purim, and why this salvation was worthy of a new Holiday. A Freilichen Purim
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Pekudei - Building It To Last
Pekudei - Building It To Last
Mar 14, 2024
9:09
The Seforno explores four components involved in the construction of the Mishkan that ensured it would last eternally. Some thoughts on the importance if doing things right, and how it affects the holiness and long term impact of the mitzvos we do. Have a good Shabbos
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Rabbi Baruch Gore - Vayakhel - The Chashivus of Being Careful with Hotzaah
Rabbi Baruch Gore - Vayakhel - The Chashivus of Being Careful with Hotzaah
Mar 7, 2024
9:32
It's an honor to share with you a special guest lecture by my good friend Rabbi Baruch Gore. Chazal learn the Issur to carry on Shabbos from this weeks parsha, so it's an appropriate week to share an idea on the topic. Rabbi Gore is the founder of the National Eruv Initiative and works to improve the quality of Eruvin across the country. You can learn more about his work at www.Eruvinitiative.org as well as listen to clips from the OU Eruv Conference. Have a good Shabbos.
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Vayakhel - The Hashraas HaShechina of Shabbos
Vayakhel - The Hashraas HaShechina of Shabbos
Mar 6, 2024
8:42
Moshe assembled all the people and taught them about Shabbos and about donating to and building the Mishkan. Why were the instructions about the Mishkan preceded by instructing us about Shabbos? What is the connection between the relationship we have with Hashem through Shabbos, and the relationship we have through the Mishkan? Have a wonderful Shabbos
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Va'eira - The Destructive Nature of Ingratitude
Va'eira - The Destructive Nature of Ingratitude
Jan 11, 2024
8:43
Chazal say Pharaoh worked to ignore all the good Yosef had done for him, and it led to his denying Hashem. How does being a Kafui Tov lead to one being a Kofer? Can succumbing to the Yetzer Hara really take us down in such a dangerous downard spiral? Some ideas in the self-destructive nature of middas raos.