In this week’s Parshas Teruma shiur, we journey into one of the most mysterious elements of the Mishkan: the tachash.While some academic opinions suggest that the tachash was a type of dolphin or sealskin, Chazal (Gemara Shabbos 28) reveal something far more wondrous—an extraordinary, multi-colored creature with a single horn. A creation that existed just for that moment in Jewish history… a true “unicorn.”But beyond the curiosity of what the tachash was, lies a profound message.The Mishkan was built from the contributions of every Jew. Each material, each donation, each color represented the individuality and unique beauty every neshama brings to Klal Yisrael. The tachash, with its spectrum of colors, becomes a symbol of the unity that emerges only when every “shade” is present.In the shiur, we explore how this Torah concept of diverse colors contrasts with contemporary uses of the rainbow as a cultural symbol. From a Torah perspective, individuality and uniqueness are real, beautiful, and divinely intended—but can be misunderstood or redirected without the spiritual framework the Mishkan embodies.Topics discussed include:🌈 The identity of the tachash — mystical creature or natural animal?🦄 Why Chazal describe it as a colorful, one-horned being🏗️ What the Mishkan teaches about individuality, contribution, and unity🧩 How every Jew represents a different “color” essential to the whole🌟 Understanding the idea of pride and color through the lens of Torah valuesIf you enjoy deep Torah ideas, Chazal, and connecting ancient texts to modern themes, this shiur is for you.▶️ Watch, learn, and discover the beauty of your unique color in the tapestry of Klal Yisrael.Subscribe and hit the bell to see new videos!!!My new book, VEYIDGU: THE UPSTREAM JEW is now available on Amazon, check it out: https://a.co/d/05qMAhBy#unicorn #Rabbi #LearnTorah #TorahStudy #Judaism #Jewish #Torah  #Chumash #Parasha #Parsha #Parashat #Gemara #Mussar #Tefilla #Prayer #veyidgu #fish #rainbow

A friend sent me a photo of a sweet potato — but not just any sweet potato. When it was cut open, the inside was completely rotten… except for one thing: the moldy core formed a perfect smiling face.In this shiur/class/episode, we explore what this means — scientifically, psychologically, and spiritually. From the phenomenon of facial pareidolia (seeing faces in random objects) to the Torah’s deep insight into Panim (face) and Pnim (inner self), we uncover a powerful lesson about joy, perception, and the soul.Drawing from Avraham Avinu’s sever panim yafos, we discuss the true power of a smile — how it can spread like fire, light up another person’s world, and even ignite happiness within ourselves. Because our face isn’t just ours — it’s reshus harabim, a public space that can change someone’s day… or their life.🔥 A smile, like a flame, can go on forever.Even if you feel “rotten” inside, keep smiling — you never know who’s being uplifted by your light.This shiur has been generously sponsored by Chesky Lewin as a zechus refua sheleima for all those in need and by Dovi Censor as a zechus refua hleima for Nava bas Chaya Rivka. In addition, the shiur has been sponsored as a zechus for Mishpachas Alyeshmerni as well as a zechus for a yeleida kallah for Shurel Tzipora bas Chaya BlumaTo sponsor a future video/class, feel free to reach out!Subscribe and hit the bell to see new videos!!!#JewishInspiration #TorahThoughts #JewishWisdom #Happiness #PositiveThinking #SmileMore #FacialPareidolia #PanimPnim #JewishPodcast #AvrahamAvinu #SpiritualGrowth #Kindness #Faith #JewishLearning #TorahInsights #RabbiOriStrum #Rabbi #LearnTorah #TorahStudy #Judaism #Jewish #Torah  #Chumash #Parasha #Parsha #Parashat #Gemara #Mussar #Tefilla #Prayer