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The Wisdom of a Gentle Response
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PARSHA INSIGHTS\THE LIGHT OF MUSSAR
When Yoseph revealed himself to his brothers, who sold him
into slavery, he could have said, "You call yourselves brothers? You
tried to murder me! You should hang your heads in shame." ....
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Posted 12/25/2009 12:00 AM |
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VAYIGASH
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"It was not you that sent me here, rather it was Hashem, and He has made me as an advisor to Pharaoh, a master to his entire house and a ruler over the entire land of Egypt" (Bereishis 45, 8). Yosef recognized that the entire sequence of events tha ....
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Posted 12/25/2009 12:00 AM |
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Mikeitz - CHANUKAH
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It is interesting to note that Chanuka always falls out on or around the Shabbos of Parshas Mikeitz. Rav Wolbe asks since we know that nothing in the Jewish cal ....
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Posted 12/21/2009 12:00 AM |
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Parshas Mikeitz
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In this weeks Parsha we know that Yosef set before his brothers food and wine. And that even though the brothers had not drunk wine for 22 years, now they did drink the wine that Yosef gave them. So everyone has the question, how could th ....
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Posted 12/19/2009 12:00 AM |
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Parshas Vayeishev
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Two things always confuse me about Hanukah. Maybe you could help me with the answer.? The first is that by the second day, which candle do you light first. The new one of course. But how do you navigate your way to it. Which e ....
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Posted 12/12/2009 12:00 AM |
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Parshas Vayishlach
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In an old book called the Fountain of Torah in
English, I saw an interesting word from Orach Le Chaim. I was
interested in this particular word because it answered a question that I
had.
How could Yakov be afraid of Aisav ....
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Posted 12/5/2009 12:00 AM |
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Parshas Vayetzei
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And Yaakov kissed Rachel’ and he raised his voice and wept
(Bereishis 29:11)
Rashi explains that the r ....
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Posted 11/30/2009 12:00 AM |
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Spiritual Stamina
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AROUND THE SHABBOS TABLE\PARSHAS VAYEITZEI
While Leah gave birth to several children, her sister Rachel was barren for many years. In order to do something towards fulfilling her hope of being the Matriarch of the Klal Israel, ....
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Posted 11/30/2009 12:00 AM |
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Surrounded by HaShem's Love and Compassion
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THE FAITH AND TRUST OF PSALMS____________22:10______ "For You drew me out of the womb; You made me secure when I nursed from my mother." When a baby is born, he is incapable of seeking his own food. Therefore ....
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Posted 11/29/2009 12:00 AM |
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Ve Yetzai
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Ve Yetzai :
Rashi asked the question, why was it necessary to add the words from Ber
Sheva. And he answers... However there is another explanation according
to the Beis Ha Levy, who says usually there are two options as to why a ....
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Posted 11/29/2009 12:00 AM |
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The Power of Purity
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PIRKI AVOT\ETHICS OF OUR FATHERS\6:1
"Rabbi Meir said: Whoever studies Torah with pure intentions - The secrets of the Torah are revealed to him; he becomes like a steadily strengthening fountain and like an unceasing r ....
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Posted 11/26/2009 12:00 AM |
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Posted 11/26/2009 12:00 AM |
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The Fruits of Trust
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THE FAITH AND TRUST OF PSALMS____________37:34______ "Trust in HaShem and keep His way, and He will elevate you to inherit the earth; you will see the wicked are cut off." King David reveals a sure formula f ....
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Posted 11/23/2009 12:00 AM |
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Freedom to Renew
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AROUND THE SHABBOS TABLE Later in life, Eisev married Machalas, the daughter of Yishmael. The name Machalas means "forgiveness." Our Sages derive a wondrous teaching from this verse. Specifically, on the day of marriage, HaSh ....
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Posted 11/23/2009 12:00 AM |
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The Path to Patience
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OHR HATORAH\TORAH EMANATIONS Our Forefathers had saintly and holy character traits. In this light, the Torah gives us a glimpse into Yaacov’s golden personality. Lavan swindled, tricked, and lied to Yaacov, ....
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Posted 11/23/2009 12:00 AM |
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Stretching to Goodness
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THE WISDOM OF THE TALMUD Each morning when we arise, we say a special prayer - "Elokei neshamah" - thanking HaShem for granting us our holy soul. The prayer begins with the words: "My G-d, the soul ....
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Posted 11/19/2009 12:00 AM |
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The Kindness of Rivka
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AROUND THE SHABBOS TABLE _______________ When Eliezer, Abraham’s servant, arrived at Haran to select a fitting wife for Yitzchak, he found Rivka at the well. Eliezer asked her for a little water to drink and she "quickly lo ....
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Posted 11/16/2009 12:00 AM |
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The Power of a Good Wife
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OHR HATORAH\TORAH EMANATIONS The Torah tells us that "Avraham
grew to a ripe old-age, and HaShem blessed Avraham with everything." What was
the secret of Avraham’s longevity and the favor that he found in the eyes of
HaSh ....
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Posted 11/10/2009 12:00 AM |
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The Secret of the Land of Israel
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AROUND THE SHABBOS TABLE\LECH LECHAH
Eretz
Israel is holy because the Shechinah - the Presence of HaShem - dwells
there. In this light, the Zohar reveals a great secret about the
unique spiritual quality of the Land of Israel.< ....
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Posted 10/30/2009 12:00 AM |
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To Be a Good Human Being
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AROUND THE SHABBOS TABLE\THE SAGES OF MUSSAR -L’ilu’i Nishmas Rav Faivel ben Laibel Rodin-
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Torah (Bereishis 6:9) states: "And Noah was a righteous man." The Torah
could have simply stated "Noah was righteous." Why is it nece ....
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Posted 10/27/2009 12:00 AM |
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