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What is the point of the all the miracles that happened when we left Mitzrayim…And why did Hashem really take us out?
What if it wouldn't be befitting a persons stature…do they still have to involve themselves to that degree in performing ואהבת לרעך כמוך?
One should always be on the “good side” of humanity.
The many facets of ואהבת לרעך כמוך. A beautiful explanation of Rabbeinu Yonah on זה כלל גדול בתורה.
General rules and halachos of ואהבת לרעך כמוך. When and when not to speak positively of others. What if I dislike something that others would benefit from..am I required to assist them in obtaining it?
New shiur alert! Coming soon! A series on הלכות בין אדם לחבירו!
What was so special about the chesed Avraham Avinu did with the malachim?
Eliyahu Hanavi's rebuttal to the excuse we all think we have…
The mind blowing kindness that Hashem extends to us for mitzvos…even when we don't realize what we did!!!
Musings on an assassination attempt of a former and potential world leader...
Why did Hashem go to such great lengths to stand in Bilaam's way?
The plans of mankind are fleeting and never eternal.
The uniqueness of Az Yashir and the power of “shirah” when miracles are experienced. מתוך דברים שנדרשו בבית מדרשנו באחרון של פסח.
Why is this Shabbos called Shabbos Hagadol…? (Bnei Yisasschar)
The mitzvah of Rosh Chodesh is a fundamental part of our Emunah.
The “fire” of Avodas Hashem… Some thoughts and recollections on R' Moshe Tzvi be R' Yitzchak Halevi Goldberg z”l on his 5th yahrtzeit. בעהמ״ס ביכורי משה עה״ת וש״ס
The “oneness” of the Torah and Klal Yisrael and the unique relationship of spouses, Klal Yisrael to Hashem and to the Torah.
Nothing is insignificant when it comes to parting with one's wealth or property.
It's the little things and the most easily relatable mitzvos that are so severe in punishment.
The point of preempting things of real substance with “fireworks”.
It's the “small” things that distance ourselves from galus and bring us closer to geulah.
The importance of our self worth and the realization of what we are.
The wisdom of Shlomo Hamelech and what we can learn from that in relation to Hashem and His wisdom
The path we follow in galus is the one Avraham Avinu blazed for us by way of the עשרה נסיונות.
There's doing a chesed, and then there's doing a complete chesed.
Sarah Imeinu reaction to the incredulous news of Yitzchak is a metaphor to our own conception of Moshiach's arrival at any moment… How we should view and anticipate Moshiach's coming.
The last of our suffering is from Yishmael before Moshiach comes…and it's all due to something so minute, that it boggles the mind!
Mankind's ability to bring about destruction in the world…The power of Korbanos, i.e. Tefillah and Torah, can bring supernatural protection and yeshuos!
The point of creation is us being in Eretz Yisrael, the ultimate dwelling of the Shechinah…increasing השראת השכינה brings only good and protects us from all harm.
The connection between Rosh Hashana and Yom Kippur to Sukkos… Why do we sit in a Sukkah in Tishrei and why are all types of Yidden represented specifically in the mitzvah if the ד׳ מינים?
What does Shabbos have to do with Teshuvah?
The importance of staying true to our mesorah… to go about serving Hashem the way the Avos did and not how we decide or feel we should…
What do the 7 haftoros of comfort (ז׳ דנחמתה) have to do with Elul? How come there's no haftoros dedicated to Elul… An insight into teshuvah and the geulah and their connection.
Battlefield medicine…Our approach to dealing with nisyonos at superbly challenging moments.
The two sifrei torah of the King…Staying the course of the שאיפות of our youth.
The simplest concepts are the most important!
Living above Churban (part II). The Churban of the Bais HaMikdash and how it relates to the unwavering existence of the Torah.
The mitzvah of doing good for others extends to רוצחים!
Why did Hashem go to such “great lengths” to prevent Bilaam from doing what he wanted…?
The difference between a philosophical kofer and one influenced by their negative actions or behavior.
How can people do things that are so difficult to comprehend…? The יצה״ר exists in everyone…