Tag Archives: Rambam

Shabbos: Ta’am HaChaim Bereishis 5777

Posted on October 28, 2016 by doreishtov

bereishis-5777 new-stories-bereishis-5777 Shabbos: Ta’am HaChaim Bereishis 5776 It Must Have Been Something Introduction This week’s parsha discusses the creation of the world, and most important, the creation of man. The Torah describes the birth of Adam and Chava’s two sons, Kayin … 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 Kedoshim Inspiration 5776

Posted on May 13, 2016 by doreishtov

קדשים תהיו, be holy. Rashi says this means to refrain from immoral relationships. Ramban says this means to take it even further, by sanctifying one’s self even with what is permitted. So how does this mean holy? Let’s take a … Continue reading →

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Erev Shabbos Kodesh Inspiration Tzav 5776

Posted on March 25, 2016 by doreishtov

In this week’s parsha it is said (Vayikra 6:3)  וְלָבַשׁ הַכֹּהֵן מִדּוֹ בַד וּמִכְנְסֵי בַד יִלְבַּשׁ עַל בְּשָׂרוֹ וְהֵרִים אֶת הַדֶּשֶׁן אֲשֶׁר תֹּאכַל הָאֵשׁ אֶת הָעֹלָה עַל הַמִּזְבֵּחַ וְשָׂמוֹ אֵצֶל הַמִּזְבֵּחַ, the Kohen shall don his fitted linen Tunic, and … Continue reading →

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Shabbos: Ta’am HaChaim Mishpatim 5776

Posted on February 4, 2016 by doreishtov

Mishpatim 5776 New Stories Mishpatim 5776 Shabbos: Ta’am HaChaim Mishpatim 5776 Shabbos is a Spiritual Day Accompanied by Physical Indulgences Introduction In this week’s parasha we learn about the precursor to the Jewish people fashioning the Golden Calf. It is said … Continue reading →

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Shabbos: Ta’am HaChaim Vaera 5776

Posted on January 8, 2016 by doreishtov

Vaera 5776 New Stories Vaera 5776 Shabbos: Ta’am HaChaim Vaera 5776 Completely Separate from the Nations of the World Introduction In this week’s parasha the Torah records how after Pharaoh hardened his heart and refused to allow the Jewish People to … Continue reading →

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Shabbos: Ta’am HaChaim: Vayeilech-Shabbos Shuva 5776

Posted on September 18, 2015 by doreishtov

Vayeilech-Shabbos Shuva 5776 New Stories Vayeilech-Shabbos Shuva 5776 Shabbos: Ta’am HaChaim Vayeilech-Shabbos Shuva 5776 Repentance is Life Introduction This week is Parshas Vayeilech and Shabbos Shuvah, so named because of the Haftorah we read where the prophet Hoshea exhorts the Jewish … Continue reading →

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Shabbos: Ta’am HaChaim: Pinchas 5775

Posted on July 9, 2015 by doreishtov

Pinchas 5775 New Stories Pinchas 5775 Shabbos: Ta’am HaChaim Pinchas 5775 A Glimpse of Redemption Introduction The period referred to as Bain Hametzarim, the Three Weeks, is upon us, and it is worth our while to reflect on our current … Continue reading →

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Erev Shabbos Kodesh Emor Inspiration 5775

Posted on May 8, 2015 by doreishtov

The Book of Vayikra is referred to as Toras Kohanim, the laws of the Kohanim, and this weeks’ parasha, or, certainly fits that appellation, as the bulk of the parasha discusses laws for the Kohanim regarding purity and impurity, blemishes, … Continue reading →

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Erev Shabbos Kodesh Shemini Inspiration 5775

Posted on April 17, 2015 by doreishtov

Nadav and Avihu entered the Kodesh HaKodashim with a strange fire and HaShem killed them. The Medrash offers many reasons for their untimely death but one of the reasons poses a difficulty. The Medrash states that Nadav and Avihu said, … Continue reading →

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