Tag Archives: Moshe

Erev Shabbos Kodesh Vayeira 5777 Inspiration

Posted on November 18, 2016 by doreishtov

In this week’s parasha, we learn about the amazing chesed that Avraham performs for his three guests, angels in the guise of people. Avraham was in extreme pain from his recent circumcision (although the commentators say that HaShem’s visit healed … Continue reading →

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Shabbos: Ta’am HaChaim Shabbos Chol HaMoed-Shemini Atzeres-Vezos Habracha 5777

Posted on October 21, 2016 by doreishtov

shabbos-chol-hamoed-shemini-atzeres-vezos-habracha-5777 new-stories-shabbos-chol-hamoed-shemini-atzeres-vezos-habracha-5777 Shabbos: Ta’am HaChaim Shabbos Chol HaMoed-Shemini Atzeres-Vezos Habracha 5777 Moshe Broke the Luchos to Demonstrate that the World Needs the Jewish People Introduction This coming week we will complete the reading of the Torah and celebrate Simchas Torah. We … Continue reading →

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Erev Shabbos Kodesh Vayeilech-Shabbos Shuva 5777 Inspiration

Posted on October 7, 2016 by doreishtov

In this week’s parasha it is said (Devarim 31:1) וַיֵּלֶךְ מֹשֶׁה וַיְדַבֵּר אֶת הַדְּבָרִים הָאֵלֶּה אֶל כָּל יִשְׂרָאֵל, Moshe went and spoke these words to all of Israel. Where did Moshe go, everyone wonders? Let us stake a stroll down … Continue reading →

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Shabbos: Ta’am HaChaim Re’eh 5776

Posted on September 2, 2016 by doreishtov

Re’eh 5776 New Stories Re’eh 5776 Shabbos: Ta’am HaChaim Re’eh 5776 The Need to be Vigilant Throughout the Month of Elul Introduction The month of Elul is approaching. What is required of us in this month of awe? The Medrash (Pirkei … Continue reading →

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Erev Shabbos Kodesh Devarim-Chazon Inspiration 5776

Posted on August 12, 2016 by doreishtov

This Shabbos is referred to as Shabbos Chazon, the Shabbos of vision. The simple explanation for this appellation is that on the Shabbos prior to Tisha Ba’Av we read the Haftorah that begins with the words (Yeshaya 1:1) חֲזוֹן יְשַׁעְיָהוּ … Continue reading →

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Erev Shabbos Kodesh Matos-Masei Inspiration 5776

Posted on August 5, 2016 by doreishtov

One may consider the reading of the journeys of the Jewish People in the Wilderness irrelevant to our daily lives, but I am always fascinated by the number of journeys, which is 42. The Malbim and others point out that … Continue reading →

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Erev Shabbos Kodesh Balak Inspiration 5776

Posted on July 22, 2016 by doreishtov

Parashas Balak is somewhat peculiar as Balak seeks a strategy to deflect the might of the Jews. The Torah states that Balak saw what the Jewish People had one to the Emorites, i.e. Sichon and Og. These two giants were … Continue reading →

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Shabbos: Ta’am HaChaim Balak 5776

Posted on July 22, 2016 by doreishtov

Balak 5776 New Stories Balak 5776 Shabbos: Ta’am HaChaim Balak 5776 Integral to Creation Introduction In this week’s parashah the Torah records the dialogue that the donkey had with Balaam. It is noteworthy that the Mishna in Avos (5:8) states: asarah devarim … Continue reading →

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Erev Shabbos Kodesh Chukas Inspiration 5776

Posted on July 15, 2016 by doreishtov

This week’s parasha tells us of the sin of Moshe Rabbeinu, where HaShem commanded him to speak to the rock and instead he hit the rock. HaShem was displeased with this contradiction of His instructions and HaShem informed Moshe and … Continue reading →

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Shabbos: Ta’am HaChaim Chukas 5776

Posted on July 14, 2016 by doreishtov

Chukas 5776 New Stories Chukas 5776 Shabbos: Ta’am HaChaim Chukas 5776 The Tribe of Levi, A Higher Standard Introduction ויאמר ה’ אל משה ואל אהרן יען לא האמנתם בי להקדישני לעיני בני ישראל לכן לא תביאו את הקבל השה אל … Continue reading →

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