Meaningful Ideas on the Parsha

151

Bamidbar - Valuing Privacy and Dignity

May 18, 2023

9:43

The Midrash says after the building of the Mishkan, Hashem stopped speaking to Moshe in public, because it was more Tznius to do it in the Mishkan. What does publicity have to do with Tznius, when we are dealing with Nevuah or Harbatas Torah? Some thoughts about privacy and dignity, based on the Chiddushei Halev. Hope you enjoy it, and are not offended by anything in this shiur. If you want something clarified, please reach out. Have a wonderful Shabbos.

152

Behar - Ribbis and Jewish Brotherhood

May 12, 2023

9:05

The Torah lists six La'avin on one who lends with Ribbis, and two on one who pays back Ribbis. Why is it wrong for one to make money that way, and why shouldn't the lender express gratitude? Hope you find in thought provoking. Beis Horaah l’Inyanei Ribbis hotline is at (845) 493-8604. Have a good Shabbos.

153

Emor - Uplifting the Kohen Gadol

May 4, 2023

8:59

The Midrash tell us the Kohen Gadol should be the Gadol in beauty, wealth, wisdom, and physical strength. Why are these important for the Kohen Gadol to have? Thanks for listening, Have a good Shabbos

154

Kedoshim - Sensitivity to Others Feelings

Apr 26, 2023

9:35

The Torah warns us not to embarrass other people. How can we be more careful not to hurt others unwittingly? Including some ideas from my Rebbeim Rabbi Tropper Zt"l and Rabbi Scharfman Zt"l. Hope you find it helpful. Have a great Shabbos

155

Tazria - Metzora - What Can You Learn from Tzaraas?

Apr 19, 2023

8:34

What can we learn from Tzaraas today? Lessons in Hashgacha Pratis from the Sefer HaChinuch. Thanks for listening. Have a good Shabbos

156

Shemini - Admitting Our Mistakes

Apr 14, 2023

8:28

Why was it important for Moshe to publicize that he had forgotten a Halacha? Should we share our mistakes when trying to influence others? Have a good Shabbos

157

Pesach - Vehi Sheomda For Our Benefit

Apr 4, 2023

7:14

What is Amda for us so that Hashem should help us in every generation? The understanding of the Netziv in why the dangers are also part of the Havtacha. Have a Chag Kasher V'sameach and a meaningful Pesach

158

Tzav - Changing for the Hotzaah

Mar 30, 2023

7:59

Why did the Kohen have to change from the regular Bigadim for the Hotzaas Hadeshen? Was it a dirtier job than whatever else was done in the Mishkan? Have a good Shabbos and a Chag Kasher V'sameach.

159

Vayikra - Distancing From Theft

Mar 23, 2023

8:35

Why do we burn the stomach of an animal on the Mizbeach, but not the stomach of a bird? Can one redeem himself for his financial shtick by spending some of the money on a Korban?

160

Pekudei - Splitting up the Mitzvos

Mar 14, 2023

5:39

Why does the Parsha keep repeating that Moshe did as Hashem had commanded him? How can we increase the number of Mitzvos in the Mitzvos we do?

161

Vayakhel - Leadership With Consent

Mar 14, 2023

4:57

The Torah makes it clear that Hashem chose Betzalel, yet Chazal say the people were consulted on it. What lessons in Derech Eretz was Hashem teaching us?

162

Ki Sisah - The 13 Middos and Divine Mercy

Mar 10, 2023

8:51

After the Chet Haegel, Moshe was taught the 13 Middos of Rachamim. Some exploration of the Middos of mercy represented by Hashem Hashem.

163

Tetzaveh - The Lev & the Choshen

Mar 3, 2023

6:50

Chazal tell us Aharon was rewarded with the Urim Vetumim on the Lev, partly because he was Sameach with a full Lev when Moshe was made the leader of Yisrael. Some thoughts from Rav Elya Baruch about the concept of Midah Kneged Midah on a specific part of the body. Thank you for listening. Have a wonderful Shabbos and a Freilichen Purim

164

Terumah - Mindsets and Levels in Giving

Feb 22, 2023

8:57

Why does the Torah tell us to give, then what to give, and then what it's for? Shouldn't the order be in reverse? Ideas in our mindset in Tzedakah, based on the Kol Rom of Rav Moshe Feinstein. For last year's shiurim about the lessons in Tznius from the covers of the Mishkan, the Miraculous Height of the Leviim, and the Lessons from the 3 Crowns, please check earlier in the podcast or send me an email. Have a great Shabbos! If you like this podcast, please spread it around and please rate us 5 stars

165

Mishpatim - The Courts of Truth

Feb 16, 2023

9:49

Why does the Torah place such a strong emphasis on only using Torah based courts? How important it is for us to recognize our Aveiros for what they are.

166

Yisro - Self Respect in Our Avodah

Feb 9, 2023

9:47

An incredible perspective on the advice of Yisro to Moshe regarding delgation, and the two sides of that argument. Based on the ideas of Rav Henoch Leibowitz Zt"l. This week marks the start of the 3rd cycle of these Divrei Torah, as Yisro was the first week 3 years ago! 🥳 🥳 Have a good Shabbos.

167

Beshalach - Building up Talmidim

Feb 2, 2023

3:50

A short lesson we can learn from the way Moshe built up Yehoshua. Never underestimate your influence over those who look up to you.

168

Beshalach - Everything Counts

Feb 2, 2023

6:05

Split this week into two shiurim. Ideas in the Shiras HaYam from the aspect of mercifulness shown to the Mitzriyim. Nothing is insignificant by Hakadosh Baruch Hu.

169

Bo - The Power of Kiddush HaChodesh

Jan 26, 2023

9:15

Why was Rosh Chodesh the first Mitzva given to the Jewish people? Some thoughts on our impact on the world, based on the writings of Rav Chaim Friedlander. Thanks for listening and have a wonderful Shabbos.

170

Va'eira - The Power of Perspective

Jan 20, 2023

8:36

The 4th language of Geulah, ולקחתי , the pasuk says that Hashem will take us as a nation when He gives us the Torah, and we will know He took us out of Mitzrayim. Didn't we know that before Matan Torah? And how were the Mitzrayim not influenced by the Makkos? Some thoughts on the power of our framework. Make sure to listen to last year's idea of Bishvili Nivra Haolam and the Alter of Slabodkas yesod of the main lesson of Yetzias Mitzrayim if you missed it. One of the most popular shiurim I have been zoche to give. Thanks for being a listener. Have a good Shabbos

171

Shemos - The Darkness Before the Dawn

Jan 12, 2023

9:39

Why did Hashem increase the suffering of the slavery after sending Moshe the first time? What was the lesson for the Jewish people? Based on the approaches of the Tiferes Tzion and the Chofetz Chaim. If you missed last year's dvar torah about the names Shifra and Puah and why they were chosen, be sure to check it out, as it is one of our classics. Have a good Shabbos.

172

Vayechi - Yosef's Passing and Care in Speech

Jan 5, 2023

9:41

Why did Yosef pass away before his brothers? Three Pshatim in Chazal, and the lessons we can learn from them. Thanks for joining me on a second round through Sefer Breishis. Chazak Chazak V'nitchazek! Have a wonderful Shabbos.

173

Vayigash - Fate of the Deceitful

Dec 29, 2022

7:46

The Torah tells us when the brothers told Yaakov that Yosef was alive, he didn't belive them. Why wouldn't he believe them? An idea from the Avos D'Rabbi Nosson.

174

Mikeitz - The Midah Kneged Midah

Dec 22, 2022

6:31

Some insights on the aspects of the Midah Kneged Midah at play in the story of Yosef and his brothers.

175

Chanukah - Spiritual Celebration

Dec 21, 2022

7:00

Why is there no Mitzvah of Seudah on Chanukah the way there is on Purim? The approaches of the Levush and Bach, and some practical lessons from it.

176

Vayeishev - The Good Spices in Life

Dec 16, 2022

7:53

Rashi quotes Chazal teach us that Yosef was taken in a caravan filled with good spices. How did that help him in this difficult situation? A few different lessons the sefarim take from this Rashi.

177

Vayishlach - The Parsha of Galus

Dec 7, 2022

8:08

Chazal refer to this Parsha as the Parsha of Galus, and bring many lessons from it. A few ideas from the Ramban and the Midrashim.

178

Vayeitzei - Leah's Prayers and Destiny

Dec 1, 2022

8:46

Chazal tell us Leah would have been married to Eisev if not for her tears and prayers. Some thoughts on how Tefilah is Avodah, and how it can effectuate change. Have a good Shabbos.

179

Toldos - Hope For Every Jew

Nov 24, 2022

8:51

Midrash says Yitzchak sensed Yakum Ish Tzroros and Yosef Meshisa and they helped provide an impetus for giving the Brachos. Out of all the Jews in history, why them? If you missed last year's idea, please check it out, as it's one of my all time favorites, that I have always taken tremendous chizuk from. Have a great Shabbos.

180

Chayei Sarah - Role of the Jewish Woman

Nov 16, 2022

9:33

Chazal talk about the ultimate power the wife has over the righteousness of the husband, yet the sefarim also talk about a woman is under the domain of husband in these areas. An approach to the role and power of the Jewish woman, based on a talk of Rav Yitzchak Sorotzkin Shlita.  You can listen to his full 35 minute shiur here: https://www.torahanytime.com/#/lectures?a=166526 Thank you for listening. If you like the shiurim, please subscribe and rate us five stars. Have a wonderful Shabbos.

181

Vayeira - Avraham The Father of The Nations

Nov 10, 2022

8:57

Rashi says Hashem informed Avraham about Sedom because you tell a father before punishing his son. How is Avraham the father of the people of Sedom? If you missed last years vort on Vayeira, be sure to look back in the podcast history and check it out, as it was a real gem with many chiddushim. If you like this podcast please follow us and rate us five stars, to enable more people to discover it. Always appreicate any feedback. You can reach me at the name of the podcast @gmail.com Have a good Shabbos.

182

Lech Lecha - Nisayon of the Bris Milah

Nov 2, 2022

8:50

One of the Ten Nisyonos of Avraham Avinu was giving himself a Bris Milah. Why was that such a big Nisayon for someone with his level of Mesirus Nefesh? Based on the approach of Rav Moshe Feinstein. Hope you enjoy. Have a great Shabbos. This episode is Liluy Nishmas my grandmother Devorah Bas Tzvi Hirsch, whose Yartzeit is 7 Cheshvan.

183

Noach - The Sending of The Raven

Oct 27, 2022

8:18

Noach originally sent a raven as his messenger, but the raven refused to go. Some lessons to be learned from why it refused, and what it shows that it wasn't zoche to go. New development! There is now a call in option for the podcast, for those who don't have podcast apps! 712-432-3491 in America, or 079-574-2029 in Israel.

184

Bereishis - The Sin of the Eitz Hadaas

Oct 20, 2022

8:55

A tangible approach to one of the most difficult parshiyos in the Torah. How could Adam Harishon make such a mistake, what was he trying to accomplish? Based on ideas from the Ramban, Rav Simcha Zissel Broide, and Rabbi Akiva Tatz. Have a wonderful Shabbos, and thank you for listening.

185

The Beginning and Ending of the Torah - Tapping into Hashem's Kindness

Oct 16, 2022

9:29

Hi, One last idea from the heart, to end off the second season of these Divrei Torah. Chazal tell us that the Torah begins and ends with Chesed. Some thoughts on how we can feel Hashem's Chesed in times of challenge. If you enjoy this podcast, please give us a good rating, as it influences the algorithms and makes it more likely that others will discover it. Have a good Yom Tov and thank you for being a listener.

186

Vzos Habracha - Moshe's Burial and Yosef's Burial

Oct 14, 2022

7:17

The Midrash says Moshe was buried by Hashem Himself, and merited that because he involved himself in the burial of Yosef. Why was that so special, and why did he need that merit in light of all his other mitzvos? If you missed last year's vort on Vzos Habracha about Moshe's petirah, be sure to check it out, as it's one of the most incredible ideas I have seen while doing these Divrei Torah. Midrash discusses Moshe's fight to remain alive. Why would Moshe ask to remain alive as a bird? You can find it by searching the podcast for Vzos Habracha. Thanks for being a listener. Have a good Shabbos and a good Yom Tov. 

187

Haazinu - Heaven and Earth as Witness

Oct 7, 2022

7:59

Chazal say Heaven and Earth are witness to the Shirah, and that we should learn from their faithful service. How can we be compared to the sky, what are Chazal trying to teach us? Have a good Shabbos and a good Yom Tov.

188

Vayeilech - Someone To Rely On

Sep 29, 2022

9:34

Moshe says if the people rebelled even during his lifetime, then Kal Vachomer after his death they would. Maharsha ask from Sanhedrin 37a that we see the Baryonim said the opposite, once Rabbi Zeira was no longer there to daven for them, they had better shape up. Some thoughts on those who daven for us.

189

Nitzavim - Choose Life

Sep 25, 2022

3:20

Short vort on the Mitzvah of UBacharta Bachaim, to choose life. A mitzvah to choose life in this world, and life in the next.

190

Nitzavim and Teshuva - Balance of Pressure

Sep 22, 2022

9:48

Moshe gives Klal Yisrael chizuk amid the klalos, lest they feel overwhelmed. Similarly, we need to balance pushing ourselves and feeling comfortable with where we are. Some thoughts about walking the tightrope.  As the year comes to a close, want to thank you for being a subscriber and giving me chizuk. Hope you gain from these Divrei Torah and enjoy them.  Have a Ksivah Vchasimah Tovah and a Good Gbentched Yior.

191

Ki Savo - Simcha B'Mitzvos

Sep 15, 2022

7:53

The Torah tells us we will be punished for not doing the Mitzvos with the proper simcha. Thoughts about why that is, and how we can develop more Simcha in Mitzvos and in Avodas Hashem.

192

Ki Seitzei - He Helps Those Who Help Themselves

Sep 8, 2022

9:44

Helping one load his animal is only when the owner is involved as well. The Chofetz Chaim's sharf mussar lesson to our own requests for Hashem's help.

193

Shoftim - Temimus and Politics

Sep 1, 2022

3:58

Short bonus clip on a sharp connection between emunah and following politics made by the Shomer Emunim. Gave me a fresh perspective, hope it does for you as well.

194

Shoftim - Mishpat and Murder

Aug 31, 2022

9:12

If Mishpat is so chashuv that the judges can be like partners in creation, why is a Beis Din bloody if it carries out capital punishment too often? Why do we want it to be so hard to execute the law? Thanks as always for being a listener. Have a good Shabbos

195

Re'eh - Knowing Who To Follow

Aug 25, 2022

9:46

The Torah warns against following miracle workers who tell you to worship Avodah Zarah. How do they have such powers if they are not Tzaddikim? Some thoughts on how we know who is chashuv and who to follow. Morahdik Meshech Chachmah this week, speaks for itself. Have a good Shabbos

196

Eikev - What Does Hashem Want From Us?

Aug 19, 2022

8:28

What does Hashem want from us? The Ramchal's elaboration on Moshe Rabbeinu's instructions in this weeks Parsha.

197

Vaeschanan - Comparing Ourselves to Others

Aug 12, 2022

9:27

Some thoughts from Israel about our needs, and what we need when we compare ourselves to others. What needs are driven by Kinah, and what are driven by Kavod.

198

The 9 Days - Appreciating the Punishments

Aug 4, 2022

8:00

Kesubos 66b tells us Ashreichem Yisrael that when we sink, we sink to the lowest depths and the lowliest of nations rule over us. Rav Elyah Lopians pshat in why that is Ashreichem. Don't think this dvar is muttar to listen to on Tisha Ba'av itself. Have a meaningful fast.

199

Devarim - Blessing the Good

Aug 3, 2022

5:29

Why does Moshe bless the Jewish people that they should have great numbers, after mentioning that they have great numbers? A beautiful idea from the Zohar.

200

Masai - The Honor from the Springs

Jul 27, 2022

4:28

Why does the Torah repeat the story of the springs and date palms when summarizing the list of travels in the Midbar? Thoughts about appreciating the honor Hashem bestows upon us.