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A collection of short Divrei Torah on the weekly Parsha for your Shabbos table.
A collection of short Divrei Torah on the weekly Parsha for your Shabbos table.
A collection of short Divrei Torah on the weekly Parsha for your Shabbos table.
Welcome to our daily Bitachon and our weekly Shabbat message. As Purim approaches, we'll discuss our second class on the connection between Shabbat and Purim. The Megillah says bayamim hahem ("in those days") regarding the story of Esther. The Midrash Esther points out that this same phrase appears in Nechemia 13 , discussing chilul Shabbat (desecration of Shabbat), where Nechemia saw people pressing grapes on the holy day. The Midrash explains that during Achashverosh's party, the angels argued before God: "The Beis HaMikdash is destroyed, and this rasha (wicked man) is partying!" Hashem responded that the days of the party corresponded to the days the Jewish people had desecrated Shabbat. We see here that a root cause of the Megillah story was a weakness in Shabbat observance. The Shield of Shabbat It is interesting to note that when Amalek first attacked— Vayavo Amalek —the Gemara ( Shabbat 118b ) tells us that if the Jewish people had not desecrated Shabbat by attempting to gather the mann (manna), Amalek never would have come. Haman and Amalek are only empowered when the Jewish people falter in Shabbat. The Sefer Hago'os Vechidushim notes that on the seventh day of his party—which was Shabbat—Achashverosh intentionally brought out promiscuous topics. He wanted the Jewish people to sin specifically on Shabbat because he knew that is where their power lies. However, the Jewish people passed the test; while the Persians were acting lewdly, the Jews were busy with Divrei Torah and Divrei Tishbachos (words of praise). Esther's Seven Maidens The Gemara in Megillah 13a asks why Esther had seven maidens. Rava explains it was so she could keep track of the days of the week to ensure she never forgot Shabbat. Each maiden had a name representing a day—for argument's sake, we'll call Sunday's maiden "Sunny" and Monday's "Moonie." This allowed Esther to count, "Today is day one to the Sabbath... today is day two..." until the seventh maiden arrived on Shabbat. The Sefer Rei'ach Dudaim (from the Bnei Yissaschar) explains that Esther was so meticulous because she knew that if the Jewish people kept Shabbat, it would lead to the destruction of Amalek. This is why we read Parashat Zachor —the command to remember to wipe out Amalek—specifically on a Shabbat. Measure for Measure On that same Shabbat, Vashti was executed. The Gemara ( Megillah 12b ) notes this was mida keneged mida (measure for measure). Because Vashti forced Jewish girls to work on Shabbat while unclothed, she was ordered to appear before the King in the same manner, leading to her death. The Siftei Chachamim adds that both Achashverosh and Vashti were engaged in a "tug of war" to make the Jews sin on Shabbat. We fought back then—and we fight back now—by keeping Shabbat properly with Kiddush, Torah, and song. The Root of Emunah In Shemot 17 , we see the sequence: the people gathered manna on Shabbat, then they arrived at Rephidim and complained about water, asking: "Is Hashem among us or not?" Immediately after this question, Amalek attacked. Rashi famously compares this to a child on a father's shoulders asking, "Where is my father?" The father puts the child down, and a dog bites him. So, did Amalek come because they lacked Emunah (faith), or because they broke Shabbat? The answer is: both . If they had kept Shabbat, their Emunah would have been so fortified that they never would have doubted God's presence. The Navi Yechezkel ( Chapter 20 ) says God wanted to destroy the Jews in the desert because they desecrated His Sabbaths. Rabbi Yaakov Kaminetsky asks: wasn't it the Golden Calf or the Spies that caused that decree? He answers that the weakness in Shabbat was the "gateway" sin. Without the shield of Shabbat, their Emunah crumbled, leading to the Golden Calf, the Spies, and eventually the destruction of the Beis HaMikdash . Turning it Around To turn everything around, we need a chizuk (strengthening) in Shabbat. This is the opportunity of Shabbat Zachor . By strengthening our Shabbat, we provide the spiritual power to finally wipe out Amalek.
A collection of short Divrei Torah on the weekly Parsha for your Shabbos table.
A collection of short Divrei Torah on the weekly Parsha for your Shabbos table.
A collection of short Divrei Torah on the weekly Parsha for your Shabbos table.
A collection of short Divrei Torah on the weekly Parsha for your Shabbos table.
A collection of short Divrei Torah on the weekly Parsha for your Shabbos table.
וַיְדַבֵּר מֹשֶׁה כֵּן אֶל־בְּנֵי יִשְׂרָאֵל וְלֹא שָׁמְעוּ אֶל־מֹשֶׁה מִקֹּצֶר רוּחַ וּמֵעֲבֹדָה קָשָׁה׃ But when Moses told this to the Israelites, they would not listen to Moses, their spirits crushed by cruel bondage
A collection of short Divrei Torah on the weekly Parsha for your Shabbos table.
A collection of short Divrei Torah on the weekly Parsha for your Shabbos table.
A collection of short Divrei Torah on the weekly Parsha for your Shabbos table.
A collection of short Divrei Torah on the weekly Parsha for your Shabbos table.
Gratitude is usually talked about after things work out.This episode is about learning it while you're still in it.In honor of Chanukah, 'days of praise and thanks', Dan Cohen shares what it was like to go from a full, busy professional life to an unexpected spinal surgery and 90 days in a rehab ward — right in the middle of a national crisis.Not a dramatic story.Not a miracle tale.A real look at what gratitude means when:your plans fall apartyour body isn't cooperatingyour work and identity are put on pauseDan reflects on letting go of expectations, staying present when the future is unclear, and learning that gratitude isn't about being happy — it's about recognizing that this moment is where you're meant to be.A Chanukah episode about small light, honest praise, and finding steadiness in ordinary challenges that many professionals quietly carry.We also talk about how writing Divrei Torah was an anchor for Dan during during his hardest times.More From DanCheck out Dan's firm, FCP Communications here To read Dan's Divrei Torah To learn more about Geerz, click here
A collection of short DIvrei Torah on the weekly Parsha for your Shabbos table.
A collection of short Divrei Torah on the weekly Parsha for your Shabbos table.
A collection of short Divrei Torah on the weekly Parsha for your Shabbos table.
A collection of short Divrei Torah on the weekly Parsha for your Shabbos table.
A collection of short Divrei Torah on the weekly Parsha for your Shabbos table.
A collection of short Divrei Torah on the weekly Parsha for your Shabbos table.
A collection of short Divrei Torah on the weekly Parsha for your Shabbos table.
A collection of short Divrei Torah on the weekly Parsha for your Shabbos table.
A collection of short Divrei Torah on the weekly Parsha for your Shabbos table.
A collection of short Divrei Torah on the weekly Parsha for your Shabbos table.
As we prepare for Yom Kippur, we speak with Joseph Gitler about his son-in-law, David Schwartz HY”D—a ben Torah, law student, and IDF reservist in Handasah Kravit (combat engineering) who fell in Khan Younis on January 8, 2024 alongside his chavrusa Yakir Hexter HY”D.Joseph shares how David wove together strong learning with real-world duty, his years in Gush Etzion, his time at Reichman University law school, his gift for connecting across communities, and what it means to mourn while still choosing life and responsibility. We also hear about ongoing projects in David's memory and the weekly Divrei Torah initiative that now reaches thousands.LinksTo join the David Schwartz Divrei Torah chatTo watch the video from the AzkaraHighlightsBen Torah in the world: David's learning (Kli Yakar chavrusas, steady seder) and his drive to serve—both in the IDF and potentially in public service.Bridging worlds: Deep ties across communities (yeshiva, Chassidus, secular campus). Seeking dialogue without blurring values.Reichman law school: Culture shock, principled debate during the judicial protests, and the value of hearing people who think differently.Army service: Training, multiple rotations in Gaza with Tzanhanim commandos; pride in the unit's work despite the dangers.January 8, 2024: The incident in Khan Younis; community and family response; what shiva looked like for parents of the almanah.National resilience: “The whole country has PTSD.” Practical takeaways: watch your friends and kids; speak up when you see someone struggling; get help involved.Living memory: A sefer of David's Torah (written in yeshiva), a growing weekly parsha sheet in Hebrew and English, shul/Beit Midrash renovations, and a loans fund for farmers and soldiers—projects that carry his light forward.
A collection of short Divrei Torah on the weekly Parsha for your Shabbos table.
A collection of short Divrei Torah on the weekly Parsha for your Shabbos table.
A collection of short Divrei Torah on the weekly Parsha for your Shabbos table.
A collection of short Divrei Torah on the weekly Parsha for your Shabbos table.
A collection of short Divrei Torah on the weekly Parsha for your Shabbos table.
A collection of short Divrei Torah on the weekly Parsha for your Shabbos table.
A collection of short Divrei Torah on the weekly Parsha for your Shabbos table.
A collection of short Divrei Torah on the weekly Parsha for your Shabbos table.
A collection of short Divrei Torah on the weekly Parsha for your Shabbos table.
A collection of short Divrei Torah on the weekly Parsha for your Shabbos table.
A collection of short Divrei Torah on the weekly Parsha for your Shabbos table.
A collection of short Divrei Torah on the weekly Parsha for your Shabbos table.
A collection of short Divrei Torah on the weekly Parsha for your Shabbos table.
A collection of short Divrei Torah on the weekly Parsha for your Shabbos table.
A collection of short Divrei Torah on the weekly Parsha for your Shabbos table.
A collection of short Divrei Torah on the weekly Parsha for your Shabbos table.
A collection of short Divrei Torah on the weekly Parsha for your Shabbos table.
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A collection of short Divrei Torah on the weekly Parsha for your Shabbos table.
A collection of short Divrei Torah on the weekly Parsha for your Shabbos table.
A collection of short Divrei Torah on the weekly Parsha for your Shabbos table.
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