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Dovid HaMelech says בֵּאלֹקִים אֲהַלֵּל דָּבָר, בַּה' אֲהַלֵּל דָּבָר — and the Rebbe brings it backwards. Why?A shiur on Likutey Moharan Torah 4 — Anochi Hashem Elokecha — working through why a person who knows that everything that happens to him is for his good is already tasting Olam Haba.What we go through:• Havaya and Elokim — the Name that is a name, and the One that isn't• Why there had to be a creation at all, if everything was already one — the Arizal on the yichud of achor b'achor becoming panim b'panim, and why separation is the only road to face-to-face• Elokim as teva, as malchus, as davar — and why Malchus being in galus isn't your fault• Every aveira rearranges the tzirufim of Lo yihyeh lecha — the machriv, and v'nokem bo: why it takes revenge on you• V'sehi avonosam chakukah al atzmosam — why it gets engraved on you personally• Viduy devarim, and why it is never only about you• A mashal about a colorblind seventeen-year-old and the color of a new car — three men looking at the same car and seeing three different things• And the answer to the opening question: the Rebbe is moving us from looking for Havaya through the screen of Elokim, to seeing Elokim through the screen of HavayaSources: Likutey Moharan 4 · Tehillim 56:11 · Zecharya 14:9 · Likutey Moharan 1, 2, 61, 62 · the Arizal on the nesirah · Dina d'malchusa dina · b'reishis bara Elokim — ra'ah she'ein ha'olam miskayem, shitef imo midas harachamimR' Nachman Fried#Breslov #LikuteyMoharan #RebbeNachman #Uman #Chassidus #Emuna
Hashem asks only one thing of you. Then the pasuk lists four more. So which is it? In Parshas Eikev, Rabbi Prisman opens a question that sits in plain sight in Devarim, and finds the same puzzle again in L'Dovid Hashem Ori, where Dovid HaMelech asks for one thing and then names several. The answer reframes what yirah actually is: not dread of punishment, but awe -- the same letters as re'iyah, seeing. And it explains why Chazal read the word Ma as Me'ah and built a hundred brachos a day on top of it. A man once told Rabbi Yaakov Galinsky he was still researching his surgeon. Galinsky asked him about the pilot.
Welcome to Daily Bitachon The Gemara ( Berachot 31a ) tells us that the prophets always conclude their prophecies with words of praise and comfort; every book in Tanach ends on a positive note. This raises a famous question: If every book ends positively, why does Megillat Eicha end on such a dark note? כִּי אִם מָאֹס מְאַסְתָּנוּ, קָצַפְתָּ עָלֵינוּ עַד מְאֹד "For have You utterly rejected us? You have been extremely angry with us!" That certainly doesn't sound like a happy ending! (Note: While we customarily repeat the previous verse, "Hashiveinu," that is not how Yirmiyahu actually concluded the text.) Why would Yirmiyahu write an ending like that? Didn't he know the rule? Reading Eicha Through a New Lens The Reishit Chochma ( Sha'ar Ha'ahava, Perek 7 ) answers that we are actually misreading the pasuk. It isn't a statement of absolute rejection— it is a question : "Could it really be that You have utterly despised us? If You were truly angry enough to destroy us, You would have obliterated us completely by now!" The very fact that we are still around, enduring through exile and destruction, proves that Hashem is not out to destroy us. Rather, He is rousing us to do Teshuva . That is the ultimate goal: הֲשִׁיבֵנוּ ה' אֵלֶיךָ וְנָשׁוּבָה ( "Bring us back to You, Hashem, and we shall return" ). This aligns with Yeshayahu's prophecy: כִּי לֹא לְעוֹלָם אָרִיב, וְלֹא לָנֶצַח אֶקְצוֹף — "I will not contend forever, nor will I be angry for eternity." Hashem's anger is temporary, intended only to awaken our hearts. The Seven Weeks of Comfort ( Sheva D'nechemta ) This insight is crucial as we enter Shabbat Nachamu , ushering in the seven weeks of comfort. Many people are familiar with the "Three Weeks" of mourning, but fewer realize that they are followed by seven haftarahs of comfort ( Sheva D'nechemta ), corresponding to the three weeks of rebuke ( Tlata D'puranuta ). Rav Wolbe zt"l used to point out Hashem's incredible love for us: He gives us more than double the amount of comfort compared to the weeks of suffering! What Does Nechama Really Mean? We usually translate Nechama as "comfort" or "consolation." But to understand its true definition, we look to its first appearance in the Torah ( Bereishit 6:6 ): וַיִּנָּחֶם ה' כִּי עָשָׂה אֶת הָאָדָם בָּאָרֶץ "And Hashem repented/changed His mind that He had made man on the earth." Rashi explains that Nechama means a change of mind or perspective —recalculating one's approach. As Rashi notes: " וְכֵן כָּל לְשׁוֹן נִיחוּם שֶׁבַּמִּקְרָא " —this is the definition of Nechama throughout all of Tanach. Nechama means learning to view a situation through a completely different lens. Understanding the "Love Tap" There is a touching story about the Belzer Rebbe , who lost a child. Despite his tragic loss, he stayed remarkably strong. One of his friends asked him how he was able to maintain his fortitude. The Rebbe replied: "If a person is walking down the street and suddenly gets slapped on the back, he turns around ready to fight. But if he turns around and sees that it was his loving father giving him an affectionate pat, his entire reaction changes." When we realize that everything comes directly from Hakadosh Baruch Hu , we recognize that even the hardest moments are a "love tap" from our Father. That shift in perspective is Nechama . Masterclass in Perspective: Nachum & Rabbi Akiva 1. Nachum Ish Gamzu The master of this perspective shift was Nachum Ish Gamzu , whose very name shares the root of Nechama . On every single occurrence in his life, he declared: גַּם זוּ לְטוֹבָה ( "This too is for the best" ). He possessed the unique ability to reframe any situation and find the latent good within it. 2. Rabbi Akiva His prime student, Rabbi Akiva , famously taught: כָּל דְּעָבֵיד רַחֲמָנָא לְטָב עָבֵיד ( "Whatever the Merciful One does, He does for the good" ). When Rabbi Akiva traveled to a town and was refused entry, he was forced to sleep alone in the forest. One by one, his candle blew out, his rooster was eaten, and his donkey was killed. Yet, at every step, he maintained that it was for the good. The happy ending? Bandits attacked the town that very night; had he been in town, or had his candle or animals given away his position, he would have been captured. 3. Rabbi Akiva at the Temple Mount The famous Gemara at the end of Masechet Makkot relates that Rabbi Akiva and his colleagues walked past the destroyed Har HaBayit (Temple Mount) and saw a fox emerging from the site of the Holy of Holies. The Sages wept, but Rabbi Akiva laughed. The Sages asked: "Why are you laughing?" Rabbi Akiva responded: "Why are you crying?" They said: "A place so holy now has foxes walking through it—how can we not cry?" Rabbi Akiva explained: "Now that I see the prophecies of destruction fulfilled in full detail, I know with absolute certainty that the prophecies of ultimate redemption will be fulfilled as well!" On two separate occasions where Rabbi Akiva reframed a tragedy into hope, the Sages responded: עֲקִיבָא נִחַמְתָּנוּ, עֲקִיבָא נִחַמְתָּנוּ "Akiva, you have comforted us! Akiva, you have comforted us!" He didn't change the physical reality—he changed their perspective. Re-evaluating the Fall In Amos (5:2) , a verse states: נָפְלָה לֹא תוֹסִיף קוּם בְּתוּלַת יִשְׂרָאֵל (Superficially translated as: "The maiden of Israel has fallen and will never rise again.") However, the Gemara ( Berachot 4b ) offers an entirely different way to read the verse: "She has fallen, and she cannot fall any further—therefore, Rise, O Maiden of Israel!" The Iyor Devash explains this with a simple parable: If you trip while near a chair, you fall onto the chair. If you trip near a couch, you fall onto the couch. But once you hit the solid ground, you cannot fall any lower . The only option left is to get up! This is why we sit on the floor on Tisha B'Av: It symbolizes that we have hit rock bottom. From the floor, there is nowhere left to go but up. From the Floor to Rosh Hashanah Once we hit the bottom, we rise to the Betulah (the maiden)—which represents the Mazal of the upcoming month of Elul, a time of deep love between Hashem and the Jewish people. The Sefer Imrei Pinchas notes that sitting on the floor on Tisha B'Av is actually an Eit Ratzon (an auspicious time of favor), as it begins our spiritual construction toward Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur. The Ben Ish Chai ( Benayahu, Berachot 4b ) quotes the Zohar: When Israel falls so low that they cannot get up on their own, Hashem Himself steps in: בַּיּוֹם הַהוּא אָקִים אֶת סֻכַּת דָּוִיד הַנֹּפֶלֶת ( "On that day, I will raise up the fallen Tabernacle of David" ). This explains why Dovid HaMelech omitted the letter Nun (which stands for Nofel / falling) from the Ashrei prayer—so we would never think that a fall is permanent. Even though the very next verse provides comfort— סוֹמֵךְ ה' לְכָל הַנֹּפְלִים ( "Hashem supports all who fall" )—the Nun was omitted so nobody would misinterpret it and fall into despair ( Ma'ari Kair, Shemot 10:1 ). Hope Above All Else Avoiding despair is so critical that the Beit Yosef ( OC 554:24 ) records an ancient custom established by the early Sages ( Zekenim HaRishonim ): Women would wash their hair on Tisha B'Av after Chatzot (midday). This custom was based on the Yerushalmi's teaching that Mashiach is born on Tisha B'Av afternoon. Why introduce this practice on a fast day? כְּדֵי שֶׁלֹּא תִּתְיָאֲשׁוּ מִן הַגְּאֻלָּה "So that they should not give up hope in the Redemption!" The Sages specifically instituted this for women of that era who could not read the prophetic texts, ensuring they would not walk away from Tisha B'Av in despair. Although we do not follow this practice today, it highlights a profound principle: We must never leave Tisha B'Av on a down note. We Won the War: The Lesson of Gid HaNasheh The Zohar (cited in Melefet Sappirim ) hints that the four fast days are embedded in the commandment of Gid HaNasheh (the forbidden sciatic nerve): עַל כֵּן לֹא יֹאכְלוּ בְנֵי יִשְׂרָאֵל אֶת גִּיד הַנָּשֶׁה "Therefore the Children of Israel shall not eat the displaced sinew..." This prohibition stems from the nocturnal wrestling match between Yaakov Avinu and the Angel of Esav. Why does the Torah require us to remember this struggle for all eternity? The Sefer HaChinuch ( Mitzvah 3 ) explains: This mitzvah is a perpetual guarantee to the Jewish people. Even though we suffer through terrible hardships and persecutions at the hands of the nations, we are guaranteed that we will never be destroyed. We will endure forever, and the Redeemer will come. The angel ( Sar shel Esav ) tried to uproot Yaakov, injuring his thigh. Yet, as the Torah tells us, the sun rose and healed Yaakov. So too, no matter how much our enemies pain us, the sun of redemption will shine and heal us. When we reflect on our history, what should our ultimate takeaway be? We won the war. We struggled, we wrestled, but we survived—and we will prevail. Looking Forward This process culminates on Yom Kippur, when we take the Se'ir (representing Esav, the Ish Se'ir ) and push away the Se'ir La'Azazel . We emerge from these days stronger, purified, and resilient. When we comfort a mourner, we say: תְּנָחֲמוּ מִן הַשָּׁמַיִם, תִּרְאוּ בְּנֶחָמַת צִיּוֹן "May you be comforted from Heaven, and may you behold the consolation of Zion." This is not merely a wish for sadness to fade—it is a prayer for a new perspective . B'ezrat Hashem , as we move through these seven weeks of comfort, may the prophecies of נַחֲמוּ נַחֲמוּ עַמִּי ( "Comfort, comfort My people" ) penetrate our hearts and transform the way we view our lives and our future!
Why does Sefer Bamidbar begin and end with a census? And why, in Parshas Pinchas, does the Torah surround each family name with a ה and a י?Rashi explains that the nations mocked Klal Yisrael and attacked the purity of their lineage. But was the Torah trying to convince the nations — or was Hashem speaking to us?In this shiur, delivered in Camp HASC, Rav Burg explores the deeper meaning of the second census, the true purpose of yichus, and why an attack on a person's past can become an attack on his identity. Through the words of Chazal about Dovid HaMelech's plea that the Rabbanan not define him by his lowest moment, we discover how deeply a person is shaped by the way he is seen.Before Klal Yisrael enters Eretz Yisrael, Hashem places His Name around every family and tells them: You are not defined by Egypt. You are not defined by mockery. Your identity comes from Me.
In Part 3 of Beniyahu Ben Yehoyadah: Kohen and Warrior, we continue with the dramatic opening of Shlomo HaMelech's reign and the final reckoning with the unresolved enemies of Dovid HaMelech. The episode begins with Beniyahu carrying out Shlomo's command to kill Yoav, the powerful general who had fled to the Mizbeach, and explores the deeper meaning of why Yoav's downfall was necessary for the kingdom to be stabilized. From there, Beniyahu is elevated to become the new general of the army, taking the place of Yoav as the trusted military arm of Shlomo HaMelech. The episode then turns to Shimi ben Geira, whose earlier rebellion against Dovid now reaches its conclusion when he violates Shlomo's warning and is executed by Beniyahu.The second half of the episode shifts into one of the most mysterious and legendary parts of Shlomo HaMelech's story: the search for the Shamir worm, the miraculous creature needed for the building of the Beis HaMikdash. This leads into the astonishing mission of Beniyahu Ben Yehoyadah as he captures Ashmedai, the king of the demons for King Shlomo. 00:00 - Intro00:42 - Beniyahu Ben Yehoyadah kills Yoav12:00 - Beniyahu becomes General of Army13:13 - Beniyahu kills Shimi Ben Geira37:40 - Beniyahu and the Shamir Worm46:38 - Beniyahu Ben Yehoyadah Captures Ashmedai
In Part 2, the spotlight shifts to the dramatic succession struggle that followed the final days of Dovid Hamelech. The episode begins with Adoniyahu's attempt to seize the throne and the efforts of Beniyahu and other loyalists who remained faithful to Dovid's chosen successor. As the crisis unfolds, Dovid acts decisively, ordering that Shlomo be publicly anointed as king. The podcast explores this historic coronation and the final instructions Dovid delivers to his son, providing guidance on leadership, justice, and the unfinished matters that would shape the future of the kingdom.The second half follows the challenges facing the newly crowned King Shlomo. When Adoniyahu launches another bid for power, Beniyahu is entrusted with carrying out the king's judgment, demonstrating both his loyalty and his willingness to enforce difficult decisions. The episode also examines the banishment of Evyasar HaKohen, marking the end of a priestly dynasty and the fulfillment of earlier prophecies. Finally, attention turns to Yoav, who realizes that his past actions have left him vulnerable under the new regime. Fearing retribution, he flees to the altar seeking refuge, setting the stage for one of the most consequential confrontations of Shlomo's reign and further cementing Beniyahu's role as both guardian of the kingdom and servant of justice.00:00 - Intro00:27 - Rebellion of Adoniyahu08:03 - Beniyahu Ben Yehoyadah and the Loyalists10:08 - Dovid Hamelech has Shlomo Annointed as King18:36 - King Dovid's Final Instructions to King Shlomo21:37 - Adoniyahu Rebels Again26:07 - Adoniyahu is Punished by Beniyahu29:24 - King Shlomo Banishes Evyasar HaKohen35:02 - Yoav Fears King Shlomo and Flees to the Altar
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The deep connection between Dovid and Lechem Hapanim.Source Sheet: https://drive.google.com/file/d/10kDffF3uyE2ugfQHwgS6AZ9pGYk4SZtX/view?usp=share_link
Intro into Rav Tzaddock HaCohen, at Shirat David Efrat after the 1st Mariv, Pri Tzaddick on the Parsha. We began with Parshat Tazria - where learned by keeping the 3 Seudat of Shabbos, Nega Tzaras transforms to Oneg. In the merit of the 3 Avot and even for those who have fallen out of the 3 camps Sheichnah, Levi, Yisrael, with Teshuva The Tolna Rebbe Shlita teaches Dovid Hamelech teaches us Teshuva Seudah Malava Malka...Cover
In Beniyahu Ben Yehoyadah (Part 1), the episode introduces one of the most fascinating and paradoxical figures in Tanach, a Kohen who rose to prominence as a fearless warrior. We begin with Beniyahu's early life and the influence of his father. As a loyal soldier of Dovid Hamelech, Beniyahu emerges among the elite fighters, including the famous episode of the three warriors who risked their lives to draw water for the king. His rise continues as he is appointed commander of the Kreisi and Pleisi, positioning him at the heart of Dovid's military leadership.The episode then broadens to the turbulent political and military landscape of Dovid Hamelech's reign. During Avsholom's rebellion, shifting loyalties lead to Achitophel's death and Yoav's temporary demotion, opening space for other leaders like Beniyahu to rise. The chaos continues with the rebellion of Sheva ben Bichri and the controversial assassination of Ammasa. The episode concludes with a deep analysis of the verses describing Beniyahu's legendary feats, unpacking both their literal meaning and the deeper significance behind his extraordinary acts of strength and devotion.00:00 - Intro and Questions01:54 - Early Life of Beniyahu and his Father05:41 - A Loyal Soldier for Dovid Hamelech07:17 - The Three Who Drew Water20:25 - Commander of the Kreisi and Pleisi23:08 - The Military Leadership of Dovid Hamelech25:10 - Avsholom's Rebellion and Yoav's Demotion32:46 - Rebellion of Sheva Ben Bichri and Assassination of Ammasa38:11 - The Verses of the Mighty Feats of Beniyahu (and the meaning behind them)Leilu Nishmas Dina Elka bas Tzvi Hirsh
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In this week's shiur, we explore one of the most electrifying themes in Torah: the power of yearning.From Yaakov Avinu's inability to be comforted over Yosef, to Rebbe Nachman's legendary teaching of “Never give up hope,” we uncover the spiritual DNA inside every Jew — the part of us that's still a na'ar, still searching, still asking, still alive.Yosef HaTzaddik is called a “na'ar” because he tapped into that inner childlike curiosity — the part of us that refuses to settle, that refuses to stop seeking Hashem. Deep down, Yaakov knew Yosef was alive, because deep down we all know:
A snake bit Rebbi Chanina, but he didn't feel it,If love is fierce, you can't conceal it.Dovid HaMelech's love for Hashem was so strong,His fingers played the harp, while his lips moved in song!
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Join Rabbi Joey Rosenfeld as he guides us through the world and major works of Kabbalah, Hasidic masters, and Jewish philosophy, shedding light on the inner life of the soul. To learn more, visit InwardTorah.org
התוכן במזמור ע"ח שבתהילים מצינו דבר פלא לכאו': התחלת המזמור (שמורה על תכליתו) הוא "האזינה עמי תורתי", וכמ"ש בהמשך המזמור גודל ההכרח בלימוד התורה ובקיום המצוות "ויקם עדות ביעקב ותורה שם בישראל" וכו', אבל בהמשך המזמור מקשר כ"ז בסיפור באריכות ובפרטיות אודות "נפלאותיו אשר עשה" בארץ מצרים, והמכות וכו'! עד שכו"כ ענינים שאומרים בהגדה בליל הסדר לומדים מפסוקים אלו שבמזמור זה. ובזה מודגש אפי' בתושב"כ גודל הענין דסיפור נפלאות יצ"מ, ע"י אמירת מזמור תהלים זה, עד שזהו "יסוד ועמוד חזק בתורתנו ובאמונתנו", שבזה קשור כל ענין שבתורה – "ויקם עדות ביעקב וגו'", ועד שבזה תלוי' הגאולה האמיתית והשלימה! כמ"ש בהמשך המזמור. ומזה עידוד לקיום הוראת כ"ק מו"ח אדמו"ר בנוגע לאמירת תהילים בכלל, וגודל הענין דאמירת תהלים ע"י היהודים הפשוטים, ה"תהילים אידן", או ע"י כו"כ מנשי ישראל המצטיינות באמירת תהילים (ודוד המלך ביקש ופעל שאמירת תהילים תפעל אותו דבר מה שנפעל ע"י לימוד נגעים ואהלות).ב' חלקים משיחת אור לי"ג ניסן ה'תשל"ט ל"הנחה פרטית" או התרגום ללה"ק של השיחה: https://thedailysicha.com/?date=06-11-2025 Synopsis We find a seemingly wondrous thing in chapter 78 of Tehillim: The beginning of the chapter (which indicates its underlying theme and purpose) states, “Listen, my people, to my Torah,” and in that vein it goes on to discuss the importance of studying Torah and keeping mitzvos, “He established a testimony in Yaakov and He set down a Torah in Yisroel” etc. But then it ties this to a detailed account of “His wonders which He performed” in the land of Egypt, such that many passages in the Haggadah are derived from the verses in this chapter of Tehillim. Thus, even in the Written Torah we find an emphasis on the importance of telling the story of the wonders of the Exodus from Egypt, which is “a foundation and strong pillar in our Torah and of our faith,” which even the Redemption depends on, as it says later in the chapter. This also encourages us to fulfill the directive of my father-in-law, the Rebbe, about saying of Tehillim in general, and the significance of the Tehillim recited by the “Tehillim Yidden” and by Jewish women etc. (and Dovid HaMelech requested and brought about that saying Tehillim should have the same effect as studying even the deepest parts of Torah).2 excerpts from sichah of 13 Nissan 5739 For a transcript in English of the Sicha: https://thedailysicha.com/?date=06-11-2025
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התוכן האושפיזין העיקריים דיום הושענא רבה הם דוד המלך ואדמו"ר מהורש"ב נ"ע. הקשר ביניהם: ידועה שיחת אדמו"ר (מהורש"ב) נ"ע בקשר להתייסדות ישיבת תומכי תמימים בענין "כל היוצא למלחמת בית דוד כותב גט כריתות לאשתו", שתכלית ומטרת התייסדות הישיבה היא להעמיד חיילי בית דוד שיהיו "נרות להאיר" בכל העולם כולו ויצאו ל"מלחמת בית דוד" וילחמו נגד אלו "אשר חרפו אויבך ה'", וגם נגד אלו "אשר חרפו עקבות משיחך", דוד מלכא משיחא, שלא רוצים שיצעקו "משיח נאו!". ומכיון ש"דברי צדיקים קיימים לעד", שהדברים עצמם הם באופן של "פעולה נמשכת", מובן, שההוראה ד"כל היוצא למלחמת בית דוד וכו'" היא בתקפה גם בימים אלה. כדי לפעול ביאת המשיח בגלוי ה"ז ע"י לימוד פנימיות ונגלה דתורה (שזהו עיקר חידושו של ישיבת תו"ת – חיבור נגלה ופנימיות התורה באופן שנעשים "תורה אחת"). ויש להשפיע על כל יהודי שיהי' בכלל אלו היוצאים ל"מלחמת בית דוד", ע"י ש"כותב גט כריתות" לעניני הגוף וגשמיות, ובודאי שיצליח במלחמה זו וחוזר לביתו בשלום – שלם בגופו, בנפשו ואפי' בממונו. וזהו הקשר לשישי דפ' וזאת הברכה שמתחיל עם "מעונה אלקי קדם ומתחת זרועות עולם", ומפרש רש"י "מתחת מעונותו (של "אלקי קדם") כל בעלי זרוע שוכנים.. לעולם אימת הגבוה על הנמוך", ומסיים "והוא שהכח והגבורה שלו – בעזרך" של כל יהודי. ובמילא מובן שכל יהודי יוצא למלחמת בית דוד.ב' חלקים משיחת יום ה', אור להושענא רבה ה'תשמ"ג ל"הנחה פרטית" או התרגום ללה"ק של השיחה: https://thedailysicha.com/?date=13-10-2025 Synopsis The primary Ushpizin for Hoshana Rabah are Dovid Hamelech and the Rebbe Rashab. The connection between them lies in the famous sichah on the teaching of our Sages, “Whoever goes out to a battle of the House of Dovid writes a bill of divorce for his wife,” where the Rebbe Rashab explains that the reason he founded Yeshivas Tomchei Temimim was to raise soldiers of the House of Dovid who will illuminate the entire world, and who will go out to the “battle of the House of David” to fight against “Your enemies, Hashem, who have abused” and against those who “have abused the footsteps of Your Moshiach,” Dovid, King Moshiach, those who wish to prevent people from crying out, “Moshiach Now!” Since “the words of tzaddikim endure forever,” it is understood that the lesson from “Whoever goes out to a battle of the House of Dovid…” remains in full force even today: The revelation of the coming of Moshiach requires studying the inner and revealed dimensions of Torah (and fusing them into “one Torah,” which is the main novelty of Yeshivas Tomchei Temimim). One must influence every Jew to be among those who go out to the “battle of the House of Dovid,” by “writing a bill of divorce” to bodily and physical matters, and they will surely succeed in this battle, and return home in peace, intact in body and soul, and intact financially as well. This is the connection to shishi of V'Zos HaBrachah, which begins, “The abode for the G-d Who precedes all, and below are the mighty ones of the world…”: As Rashi explains, “all the strong people live below His abode…the fear of the higher one is always upon the lower one,” and as he concludes, “thus, He, to whom power and might belong, is the One Who comes to your aid” – to the aid of every Jew. Thus, it is understood that every Jew goes out to the battle of the House of Dovid.2 excerpts from sichah of Leil Hoshana Rabah 5743 For a transcript in English of the Sicha: https://thedailysicha.com/?date=13-10-2025 לזכות חי' מושקא בת דבורה לאה שתחי' ליום ההולדת שלה כ"א תשרי - לשנת ברכה והצלחה, ואריכות ימים ושנים טובות
In this closing episode of the Merkavah Series, we explore Malchus as the culmination of all the Sefiros where everything we've built within ourselves is finally brought into relationship with another, creating something new that did not exist before. Rabbi Meisel shows how Dovid HaMelech embodies this quality by becoming the vessel through which Hashem's kingship is revealed in the world. Learning about Malchus teaches us that the deepest fulfillment comes when we empty ourselves to receive from Hashem and then channel that shefa outward into our marriages, our communities, our work by attuning to what others truly need.Join the Conversation! Be part of our growing community—join the Shema Podcast for the Perplexed WhatsApp group to share feedback, discuss episodes, and suggest future topics. Click here to sign up.Explore Revealing the Hidden with Rabbi Gershon MeiselUncover the depth behind Torah, life, and the spiritual reality beneath it all.
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In thus shmooze, delivered at Mevaseret Mishmar, Rav Burg explains (based on the Chasam Sofer) why Dovid HaMelech did not understand that Avshaloms coup could be attributed to his mother, a Yefas Toar.
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