Podcasts about midrashim

Un interesante análisis bíblico de la interpretación correcta que hace Jesús de la Ley que regía al Pueblo de Israel y que escuchamos en el Evangelio en el 6o Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario.

Se não fossem os sapos, D'us não teria como castigar os egípcios.Isso nos leva a uma pergunta fundamental:por que os sapos existem? Qual é o propósito de sua criação?Na Parashá Vaerá, a segunda praga — Tzfardêa — revela um princípio profundo da Torá e da Chassidut: não existe criatura sem missão. Aquilo que parece insignificante ou até repulsivo pode ser o instrumento escolhido para quebrar a arrogância de um império e revelar a soberania divina.Através dos Midrashim e da mística judaica, descobrimos como os sapos ensinaram ao Faraó — e a toda a humanidade — que o poder não está no tamanho, mas no propósito, e que toda criação cumpre exatamente a função para a qual foi designada.Uma lição eterna sobre humildade, obediência divina e o valor oculto de cada ser no plano da Criação.Parashá VAERÁ #chassidut #mistica#judaismo #Parasha #tora #torah #Moises #Moshe #Yitro #Shemot #Medrash #Midrashim #pragas #egípcios #Egito #Vaerá #makot #Faraó #tzfardea #sapoCurtiu a aula?Faça um pix RABINOELIPIX@GMAIL.COM , e nos ajude a darmos sequência neste projeto!

התוכן נאמר [בראשון דפ' שמות] "כאשר יענו אותו – עי"ז דוקא – כן ירבה וכן יפרוץ". ועד כדי כך, שמצינו במדרשי חז"ל שהסיבה לכך ששבט לוי, המעולה בכל שבטי ישראל, הי' "מועט באוכלוסין" היא – "לפי שלא היו במלאכת שעבוד מצרים" ולא עינו אותם! וע"ד מאחז"ל "כל המקיים את התורה מעוני סופו לקיימה מעושר". אלא שיש צורך להבהיר שאין זה שום "הצדקה" על מעמד ומצב דגלות, שהרי הענין ד"עוני" לא צריך להיות עוני כפשוטו ח"ו, אלא אפי' אם חסר לו משהו מדבר שהוא רגיל בו, אפי' אם זה עשירות מופלגה – נחשב ל"עני"! ובכן, בנוגע לכאו"א מישראל ישנו פס"ד ברור "אפי' אתה עושה להם כסעודת שלמה בשעתו (עדיין) לא יצאת ידי חובתך עמהן"! וזה מדובר אפי' בנוגע לפועלים ובימי החול! ובמילא, מכיון ש"מגיד דבריו ליעקב וגו'", הנה צריך ה' – הבעה"ב – למלא את כל הבקשות של יהודי (בעת התפלה), ואפי' אם ה' נותן לו כבר בני חיי ומזוני, כי היהודי טוען: מפורש בתורה "אפילו אתה עושה להם כסעודת שלמה בשעתו לא יצאת ידי חובתך עמהן"!ב' חלקים משיחת ליל ד' דחג הסוכות, מוצאי שבת קודש, ה'תשמ"ה ל"הנחה פרטית" או התרגום ללה"ק של השיחה: https://thedailysicha.com/?date=04-01-2026 Synopsis The verse states (in rishon of parashas Shemos), “As they afflicted them, so they increased and spread,” meaning they increased and spread precisely as a result of being afflicted, to the extent that it says in Midrashim that the tribe of Levi, the most distinguished of all the tribes, was “few in population” “because they were not subjected to slavery in Egypt” – they were not “afflicted.” Similarly, our Sages taught, “Whoever fulfills the Torah in poverty will ultimately fulfill it in wealth.” However, it must be clarified that this is in no way a justification for the exile, because “poverty” doesn't necessarily mean literal poverty, chas v'shalom, but simply having less than one is accustomed to. And the Torah rules as a matter of halacha that “Even if you make for them a feast like that of Shlomo in his time, you have not fulfilled your obligation toward them.” This applies even to laborers, and on weekdays. Therefore, since “He declares His words to Yaakov…,” Hashem, the Jew's “Employer,” must fulfill all of a Jew's requests (made during davening), even if Hashem has already given him children, life, and sustenance, because the Jew claims: The Torah says explicitly that “Even if you provide for them a feast like that of Shlomo in his time, you have still not fulfilled your obligation toward them.”2 excerpts from sichah of Motzaei Shabbos, 4th night of Sukkos, 5745 For a transcript in English of the Sicha: https://thedailysicha.com/?date=04-01-2026 לזכות רפו"ש וקרובה ליהודית שפרה בת ברוכה תחי'ליום ההולדת שלה י"ד טבת

Vayeshev | The Apocrypha and the Midrash, by Rav Yitzchak Etshalom Is there anything legitimately "Jewish" about apocryphal Midrashim?  We are accustomed to thinking of the Apocrypha (the "hidden" or "buried" writings of the 3rd century BCE through the first century CE) as external to our Rabbinic tradition and to reflecting purely sectarian approaches and interpretations. Yet - we sometimes find a common thread between the interpretive approaches taken in these somewhat esoteric books and those found in our "mainstream" Midrashic literature. We examine an unusual passage in the apocryphal "Testament of Judah" and find a curious commonality appearing nearly a millennium later in Midrash Bereishit Rabbati. Source sheet >>

Welcome to Daily Bitachon . We're on our Friday series where we talk about Shabbat . In our prayers of Shabbat , interestingly, every tefilah has a different theme. Friday night, we say Vayechulu , we say some pesukim that talk about creation. And we say that it's zecher l'maasei breishit . It's there to remember creation. In the Shacharit prayers, which we're going to discuss now, we mention Matan Torah and how special the Jewish people are. As it says, in Shemot 31:16, ושמרו בני ישראל את השבת, the Jewish people will keep the Shabbat , לעשות את השבת לדורותם ברית עולם. It's an everlasting covenant, it's a deal. Who's it a deal? ביני ובין בני ישראל. It's between God and the Jewish people. Ot hi l'olam . It's an everlasting sign. כי ששת ימים עשה ה' את השמים ואת הארץ. God created the heavens and earth in six days וביום השביעי שבת וינפש. And after that it says, and God didn't give it to the other nations of the world. We'll see how exactly that fits in. There's another pasuk in Shemot Lamed Alef Yud Gimmel that also talks about the ot , and it says כי אות היא ביני וביניכם לדורותיכם. It is an everlasting sign, l'daat , to know כי אני ה' מקדשכם, to know that I am Hashem that makes you holy. And Rashi says, what does that mean? What's this ot ? אות גדולה היא בינינו. It's a great sign between us, as we said, it's a sign, it's a covenant, it's a deal. What is that? She'bacharti bachem , I chose you, ונחלתי לכם את יום מנוחתי למנוחה. I chose you, and how do I know I chose you? Because I gave you the day to rest that I rest on. God allowed us into His resting day. That's a sign of how special we are. That is a sign of honor. We have Shabbat and other nations do not. And that now we understand the continuation that we say in the Amidah . ולא נתתו ה' אלוקינו לגויי הארצות. God did not give this to the the nations of the world. ולא הנחלתו מלכנו לעובדי אלילים. And the idol worshipers did not get this inheritance. Gam b'menuchato , in His resting day, lo yishkenu areilim , the fore skinned ones, those that are not Jewish, did not have a brit milah , cannot dwell in this day of menuchah . כי לעמך ישראל נתתו באהבה. God gave it to us lovingly, l'zera Yaakov , to the seed of Yaakov , asher bam bacharta , God chose us. As Rashi says, bacharti bachem , I chose you. So we walk around with Shabbat . It's a sign that we're special, that we're different. Just like tefillin is a sign, brit milah is a sign. It's interesting that it says that lo yishkenu areilim , those non-circumcised, fore skinned people cannot have anything to do with menuchah of Shabbat . All these signs are signs that we're special. It's interesting, it says that anything shows up in three dimensions: people, place, and time. Holiness shows up in people, place, and time. Holiest person, the Kohen Gadol . Holiest place, the Holy of Holies. Holiest time, Yom Kippur . And they all come together as the Kohen Gadol enters the Holy of Holies on Yom Kippur . And this sign that God has is also in people, place, and person. It's a sign in people with the brit milah . It's a sign in place, the tefillin are a box which represents space, makom . And lastly, it's a sign in time, Shabbat . And that's what we're talking about, to be proud and walk around with this badge of honor, the badge of Shabbat that separates us. Something to be proud of. You can wear the king's garments, so to say. You can enter into this special elite place that no one's allowed into, but us. So much so that it says goy she'shavat chayav mitah . If a goy decides to keep Shabbat , he's chayav mitah . The Chida in ספר נחל קדומים על במדבר 22 colon 28 explains why. Because he says if someone decides to use the king's scepter, he's chayav mitah . God gave us this scepter to use because we're His children. There's another analogy I once saw brought down in one of the Midrashim , that if a king and queen are sitting alone in a room. some servant walks in, off with his head. Shabbat is the time when God and the Jewish people are alone, and how dare anyone else enter into that special time. So these are all unbelievable appreciations of this great sign of Shabbat and therefore, let us truly appreciate it and take in all that wonderful, beautiful time.

Lekh Lekha | Avraham's Early Years: The Genesis of Midrashic Visions, by Rav Yitzchak Etshalom What are the sources of the well-known Midrashim about Avraham's early years? There are numerous Midrashim that explore the early years of Avraham, attempting to explain his selection as the progenitor of a great nation and the source of blessing for "all of the families of the earth." Some of these Midrashim portray Avraham as a philosopher, arriving at his belief in one God through observation and contemplation. Others describe him as more of an intuitive believer, imbued with a deep sense of God from his youngest years. Exploring passages from the proto-Midrashic literature found in the Apocrypha, we find that each of these approaches can be found in this literature. We also discuss these sources, their likely provenance and their impact on the literature of the Midrash with which we are familiar. Source sheet >>

Rabbeinu Yonah explains why the Midrashim oppose confessing our sins of previous years.

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Uma explicação incrível do Rebe sobre a Parashá DevarimA conexão entre os judeus e a Terra de Israel é totalmente diferente que a ligação entre povos e suas terras. Pois as outras nações não têm um conexão essencial com suas terras, por isso precisaram guerrear para conquistá-las. Já Israel, pertence essencialmente ao povo judeu, de tal modo que nem precisariam de guerras e armas para conquistá-la (se fossem direto do monte Sinai, sem o pecado dos Espiões).CURTIU A AULA?FAÇA UM PIX RABINOELIPIX@GMAIL.COM E NOS AJUDE A DARMOS SEQUÊNCIA! #chassidut #mistica #judaismo #Parasha #tora #torah #Midrashim #judeu #rabino #judia #judeu #israel #rebe #rebbe #devarim #dvarim #mistica #kabala

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Uma das maiores bençãos do profeta Bilam foi a música e reza tão famosa:Má Tovu Ohalechá Yakov... Quão belas são tuas tendas Jacob.Ele estava se referindo à MODÉSTIA, Privacidade e Recato do povo de Israel, valores esquecidos na vida modernaParashá BALAK Curtiu a aula?Faça um pix RABINOELIPIX@GMAIL.COM , e nos ajude a darmos sequência neste projeto!#chassidut #mistica #judaismo #Parasha #tora #torah #balak #bilam #modestia #matovu #Midrashim #tzniut #tsniut #recato #privacidade #valores #judaismo #judeu #mashiach

Uma das maiores bençãos do profeta Bilam foi a música e reza tão famosa:Má Tovu Ohalechá Yakov... Quão belas são tuas tendas Jacob.Ele estava se referindo à MODÉSTIA, Privacidade e Recato do povo de Israel, valores esquecidos na vida modernaParashá BALAK Curtiu a aula?Faça um pix RABINOELIPIX@GMAIL.COM , e nos ajude a darmos sequência neste projeto!#chassidut #mistica #judaismo #Parasha #tora #torah #balak #bilam #modestia #matovu #Midrashim #tzniut #tsniut #recato #privacidade #valores #judaismo #judeu #mashiach

Who was Qorah, and what exactly were the nature of his complaints? In this session, we'll explore this question through the lens of midrash, paying close attention to how our Sages interpreted—and reimagined—biblical stories. We'll uncover layers of meaning in the text, gaining insight into the cultural values, theological questions, and literary creativity that shaped ancient rabbinic thought.Miriam Zami Edeson is a PhD candidate at Yeshiva University in Talmud and Ancient Judaism. Miriam teaches widely across academic and communal settings and is a member of the Sefaria Word-by-Word Fellowship. She has previously published at the Lehrhaus, where she was also an editor, and writes on midrash and meaning at her Substack. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tefillin is one of the 613 Misvot of the Torah and among the most iconic symbols of Judaism. It is referenced four separate times in the Torah and is described not with the term "Tefillin," but with the word "Totafot." Each of the four passages is written on the parchments inside the Tefillin, establishing both the arm (Shel Yad) and head (Shel Rosh) Tefillin as distinct Misvot. According to the Rambam, Tefillin Shel Yad and Tefillin Shel Rosh are counted as two separate commandments—Misvot 12 and 13 in his enumeration. This implies that if one cannot wear one of them (e.g., due to a physical limitation), he should still fulfill the other, as each stands independently. However, the Ramban disagrees and views them as parts of a single Misva. The Torah repeats the Misva of Tefillin multiple times, yet the Rambam teaches that repetition does not necessarily indicate separate commandments. Rather, the repetition underscores the importance of the Misva. In fact, one who neglects to wear Tefillin transgresses eight positive commandments —four from Shel Yad and four from Shel Rosh. What Does " Totafot " Mean? The term " Totafot " has numerous interpretations: The Gemara Menahot (34b) explains that "Tot" means "two" in the Katpi language, and " Fot " means "two" in African dialect— totalling four, referencing the four compartments of Tefillin Shel Rosh. Menahem ben Saruq interprets " Totafot " from the root " Hatof " (to speak), reflecting that Tefillin inspires us to speak of Hashem's teachings. Ramban says Totafot is an ornament, a kind of crown or glorious item worn on the head, based on Midrashim and biblical parallels. Hezkuni interprets it as something gazed upon, meant to visually remind the wearer of Hashem's miracles. Kabbalistic sources say Tefillin is a form of "Ot" (sign), symbolizing the covenant between the Jewish people and Hashem. The word "Tefillin" itself derives from "Peli"—to distinguish or to separate—or from " Tefila " (prayer), since Tefillin is primarily worn during prayer. Some suggest it comes from the root "Patil" (binding), as in the Torah's description of Naftali. Philosophical Purpose of Tefillin The Sefer HaHinuch (Misva 421) writes that humans are physical beings drawn to material pleasures. The soul is the counterforce, urging one to rise spiritually. Tefillin serves as a daily spiritual armor , empowering the soul to prevail in its ongoing struggle with the body. The Tefillin Shel Yad is worn near the heart, the seat of emotion and desire, while the Tefillin Shel Rosh rests above the brain, the seat of thought—reinforcing control over both. Tefillin is part of the "triple protection system" described in the Gemara—Tefillin, Sisit , and Mezuzah. A person surrounded by these reminders is far less likely to sin . The Rambam adds that donning Tefillin causes a person to behave with humility, awe, and discipline, shielding him from improper thoughts. Tefillin as a Sign Three Misvot are described in the Torah as an "Ot" (sign) : Tefillin, Shabbat, and Berit Milah. A Jew must always be accompanied by at least two signs testifying to his faith. During the week, Tefillin and Milah serve this role. On Shabbat and Yom Tob, when Tefillin is not worn, Shabbat and Milah function as the two signs. This explains the prohibition of wearing Tefillin on Shabbat—doing so would imply that Shabbat is not a sufficient "sign" on its own. Protection, Reward, and Spiritual Energy Wearing Tefillin not only fulfills a critical Misva but is associated with long life, Divine protection, spiritual clarity , and even atonement . Rabbi Shimon teaches that Tefillin atones for the sin of arrogance and, according to some Midrashim, even for more serious transgressions. The Zohar states that Tefillin draws Divine light around the wearer's head. The famed Baba Sali is said to have sensed when his Tefillin were invalid because he didn't feel this spiritual energy. In fact, studies have been cited showing subtle energy field changes when valid Tefillin are worn. The Gemara in Berachot teaches that those who wake early, clean their bodies, don Tefillin, and pray are considered as if they built an altar and brought a sacrifice. The Midrash Tanhuma says that one who desires to study Torah day and night but is preoccupied with work can still attain that merit through wearing Tefillin. The Spiritual Danger of Neglect The Gemara states that one who never wore Tefillin is categorized as a " Poshe'a B'gufo " —a sinner with his body—one of the most serious categories. Such a person does not merit resurrection and is punished severely in Gehinnam . Some authorities rule that even a person who only occasionally neglects Tefillin is included in this category, especially if done out of contempt or laziness. This explains why many Sephardi communities adopted the custom of donning Tefillin at Minha on Ereb Yom Kippur —to ensure that even the least observant Jews fulfill the Misva at least once annually. Tefillin and the Five Senses Tefillin affects not only the spiritual self but also the five senses : Eyes, ears, nose, and mouth are all situated in the head, thus corresponding to the four compartments of the Tefillin Shel Rosh. Touch corresponds to the Tefillin Shel Yad, placed on the arm and wrapped around the hand. This design serves as a daily reminder to guard our senses and align our behavior with holiness. Summary Tefillin is not just a ritual—it is a powerful spiritual and physical shield . The Torah refers to it repeatedly, highlighting its great value. Tefillin connects the mind and heart to Hashem, serves as a visible testimony to one's Jewish identity, brings protection and humility, and provides spiritual credit equivalent to the study of Torah. One who neglects it—especially willfully—risks significant spiritual consequences. Conversely, one who wears it properly fulfills multiple Misvot and draws down abundant blessing. As we begin our study of the practical Halachot of Tefillin, we now understand why this Misva is treated with such reverence and importance.

A Menorá , candelabro do Templo Sagrado, foi inaugurada por Aharon o Sacerdote, quando acendeu suas 7 velas. A vela ocidental nunca se apagava milagrosamente, representado a Presença Divina que sempre paira sobre o povo judeu.Mas, apesar do milagre, Aharon nunca falhou nos detalhes do acendimento, não se apoiando no milagre que estava por vir.Como milagres acontecem? Lições da MenoráNa nossa vida, milagres podem acontecer, porém depende de mim e do meu esforço para criar um recipiente no qual possa pairar as bênçãos Divinas...Parasha BehaalotecháCURTIU A AULA?FAÇA UM PIX RABINOELIPIX@GMAIL.COM E NOS AJUDE A DARMOS SEQUÊNCIA!#chassidut #mistica #judaismo #Parasha #tora #torah #milagres #Behaalotechá #bamidbar #aharon #Midrashim #moises #moshe #nissim #menora #menorah #templojerusalem #candelabro

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What if the future of Judaism depended not on scholars or sages, but on the sippy cups and crayon-covered siddurim of our children?This powerful class dives into one of the most striking Midrashim about the giving of the Torah: when G-d demanded a guarantor, our ancestors suggested the elders, the prophets, the leaders and were rejected. Only when they offered the children did G-d say: Now we have a deal.But why children? Why not the tzaddikim, the scholars, the sages? And what does it mean that our children were the only "acceptable" security on the Torah?Together, we'll explore a deeply moving interpretation shared by the Lubavitcher Rebbe in 5712 (1952), tracing how this Midrash contains the blueprint for Jewish continuity and our most urgent modern-day call to action.Through Torah, history, poetry, and tears, this class reminds us: if we want Judaism tomorrow, we must invest in our children today.KEY TAKEAWAYS:G-d Doesn't Want Retirement Religion:Torah isn't just for the nostalgic elderly or even for the rabbis, it's for every Jew, of every age and stage.Children Are the True Guarantors:When young hearts taste the sweetness of Torah, it becomes a lifelong imprint—and they end up teaching us.Jewish Education is National Security:Teachers are the true defenders of our people. Want to protect the Jewish future? Start by elevating Jewish schools.From Silence to Ruckus:After the Holocaust, there were no children left to make noise in shul. Today, we must cherish every giggle, every running step, every whispered Shema because that is the sound of eternity.Show Up at Sinai—Again:The custom of bringing children to hear the Ten Commandments on Shavuos is not symbolic it's covenantal. Without them, we can't receive the Torah anew.Support US and Win BIG www.ndgraffle.comSupport the showGot your own question for Rabbi Bernath? He can be reached at rabbi@jewishndg.com or http://www.theloverabbi.comSingle? You can make a profile on www.JMontreal.com and Rabbi Bernath will help you find that special someone.Donate and support Rabbi Bernath's work http://www.jewishndg.com/donateFollow Rabbi Bernath's YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/user/ybernathAccess Rabbi Bernath's Articles on Relationships https://medium.com/@loverabbi

In this special Shavuot episode of the PowerUp Podcast, we dive into one of the most compelling and powerful Midrashim about the giving of the Torah: the cosmic “fight” between Moses and the angels.Who is the Torah really for? Angels, who are pure and perfect? Or human beings—with all our flaws, struggles, and failures?Join us as we explore:-The deeper meaning behind the angels' objection to giving the Torah to mankind- The bold and brilliant response that affirmed the Torah's rightful place on Earth- Why the mitzvos—far from being outdated—are more relevant than ever in our modern lives- How Shavuot calls on each of us to step into the arena, embrace our imperfections, and strive for greatness through Torah livingThis is an episode about courage, responsibility, and divine faith in humanity. Whether you're new to Torah or have been learning for years, this conversation will leave you inspired by just how personal and powerful the Torah truly is.

Send us a textWhat if the future of Judaism depended not on scholars or sages, but on the sippy cups and crayon-covered siddurim of our children?This powerful class dives into one of the most striking Midrashim about the giving of the Torah: when G-d demanded a guarantor, our ancestors suggested the elders, the prophets, the leaders and were rejected. Only when they offered the children did G-d say: Now we have a deal.But why children? Why not the tzaddikim, the scholars, the sages? And what does it mean that our children were the only "acceptable" security on the Torah?Together, we'll explore a deeply moving interpretation shared by the Lubavitcher Rebbe in 5712 (1952), tracing how this Midrash contains the blueprint for Jewish continuity and our most urgent modern-day call to action.Through Torah, history, poetry, and tears, this class reminds us: if we want Judaism tomorrow, we must invest in our children today.KEY TAKEAWAYS:G-d Doesn't Want Retirement Religion: Torah isn't just for the nostalgic elderly or even for the rabbis, it's for every Jew, of every age and stage.Children Are the True Guarantors: When young hearts taste the sweetness of Torah, it becomes a lifelong imprint—and they end up teaching us.Jewish Education is National Security: Teachers are the true defenders of our people. Want to protect the Jewish future? Start by elevating Jewish schools.From Silence to Ruckus: After the Holocaust, there were no children left to make noise in shul. Today, we must cherish every giggle, every running step, every whispered Shema because that is the sound of eternity.Show Up at Sinai—Again: The custom of bringing children to hear the Ten Commandments on Shavuos is not symbolic it's covenantal. Without them, we can't receive the Torah anew.#Judaism #Shavuot #Jewish #jewishholiday #chabad #holocaust #Rebbe #Torah #shavuos #jewisheducation #therebbe #sinai #Torah #TorahLessons #Jewishfuture Click HERE to purchase a raffle ticket www.ndgraffle.comSupport the showGot your own question for Rabbi Bernath? He can be reached at rabbi@jewishndg.com or http://www.theloverabbi.comSingle? You can make a profile on www.JMontreal.com and Rabbi Bernath will help you find that special someone.Donate and support Rabbi Bernath's work http://www.jewishndg.com/donateFollow Rabbi Bernath's YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/user/ybernathAccess Rabbi Bernath's Articles on Relationships https://medium.com/@loverabbi

התוכן 1) הקשר דפ' במדבר עם זמן מתן תורתנו – נתינת התורה במדבר. וישנם ב' טעמים בדבר במדרשי חז"ל: א) מצד ה"חפצא" של התורה – להראות שהתורה היא הפקר לכל כמדבר, למעליותא, ובמילא "שיהיו הכל שווין בה", וכל הרוצה יכול (ובמילא צריך) לקחתה וללמדה וכו'. ב) מצד ה"גברא", האדם הלומד תורה – ש"משים עצמו כמדבר זה שהכל דשין בו", שההכנה לקבלת התורה התורה היא ענין הביטול, "ונפשי כעפר לכל תהי'", ודוקא עי"ז נעשה ה"פתח לבי בתורתך". 2) בחמישי דפ' במדבר מסופר אודות פדיית הבכורים ע"י הלוים. שאע"פ שעבודת הכהונה נועדה לכתחילה לבכורים דוקא, פדו והחליפו אותם הלוים ונכנסו לעבודה במקומם ועבודתם היתה בשלימות. וההוראה: גם יהודי שבטבעו שייך לעבודה של התעסקות בעניני העולם, יכול הוא להגיע לדרגת העבודה דכהונה ושירות לה' כדוגמת שבט לוי, ועד שממלא עבודה זו בשלימות וכו'.משיחת אור ליום ועש"ק פ' במדבר, ד' סיון ה'תשמ"ה ל"הנחה פרטית" או התרגום ללה"ק של השיחה: https://thedailysicha.com/?date=30-05-2025 Synopsis (1) The connection between parashas Bamidbar and Shavuos is that the Torah was given in a desert. Two reasons for this are given in Midrashim: (a) From the perspective of the cheftza (the “object”) of the Torah, it was to show that like the desert, the Torah is ownerless (in the positive sense), so that “all will be equal in it,” and anyone who wishes has the ability (and therefore the obligation) to take it and study it etc. (b) From the perspective of the gavra (the “person” who studies Torah), it was to teach a person to “make himself like a desert, upon which everyone tramples,” because the preparation for receiving the Torah is bitul, “let my soul be like dust to all” – it is specifically in this way that one's “heart is opened to Your Torah.” (2) Chamishi of parashas Bamidbar discusses the redemption of the firstborn males through the Levi'im. Although the service of kehunah was initially intended specifically for the firstborns, the Levi'im redeemed them and entered into the service in their place, and their service was complete. The lesson is that even a Jew who by nature is inclined toward the service of being involved in worldly matters can attain the level of the service of kehunah and serve Hashem like the tribe of Levi, and fulfill this service completely etc.Excerpt from sichah of Thursday night, parashas Bamidbar, 4 Sivan 5745 For a transcript in English of the Sicha: https://thedailysicha.com/?date=30-05-2025 לזכות אסתר בת פריידא שתחי' ליום ההולדת שלה ה' סיון - לשנת ברכה והצלחה, ואריכות ימים ושנים טובות*לזכות הילד אלי' ברוך הכהן בן רוזה חנה שי' ליום ההולדת שלו ה' סיון. לשנת ברכה והצלחה, ואריכות ימים ושנים טובותנדבת אביו ר' ‏אברהם הכהן שי'‏

Why does the Torah fall silent for 38 years in the middle of Sefer Bamidbar? Rabbi Dunner explores this narrative mystery through classic commentaries, Midrashim, and the insights of Rabbi Jonathan Sacks. Discover how silence itself can speak volumes—and how a generation's quiet transformation shaped the future of the Jewish people. Sometimes, the missing years tell the deepest story.

Qual é o limite de doação? 10% , 20% ou mais? "Grande é a doação que aproxima a Redenção" - qual é a ligação entre tsedacá e a vinda do Mashiach? PARASHA BECHUKOTAI Você sabia que o valor doado em prol das nossas aulas de Torá, faz parte de três Mitzvot: Tzedaká, Maaser e estudo da Torá!!Agradeço desde já se conseguir fazer um pix RABINOELIPIX@GMAIL.COM #chassidut #mistica #judaismo #Parasha #tora #torah #eliahu #emor #vaicra #vayikra #Midrashim #tzedaka #tsedaca #doacao #caridade #doar #pobre #tanya #mashiach

Rabi Akiva nasceu como um pastor analfabeto e se transformou no maior Sábio do Talmud Conheça as várias históriasdesse grande mestre Histórias do RABI AKIVA AULA 2 LAG BAOMER CURTIU A AULA?FAÇA UM PIX RABINOELIPIX@GMAIL.COM E NOS AJUDE A DARMOS SEQUÊNCIA!#chassidut #mistica #judaismo #Parasha #tora #torah #eliahu #behar #vaicra #vayikra #Midrashim #judeu #rabino #lagbaomer #rabishimon #baryochai #rebe #rebbe #zohar #kabala #cabala #akiva #rabiakiva

Histórias do nascimento e falecimento do Rabi Shimon bar Yochai em LAG BAOMERRabi Shimon bar Yochai, seu filho Rabi Elazar e o Rebe fornecem, cada um, uma mensagem de encorajamento ao povo judeu. A inspiração começa com o Talmud, continua através do Zohar e recebe uma nova camada de compreensão através dos ensinamentos da Chassidut. CURTIU A AULA?FAÇA UM PIX RABINOELIPIX@GMAIL.COM E NOS AJUDE A DARMOS SEQUÊNCIA!#chassidut #mistica #judaismo #Parasha #tora #torah #eliahu #behar #vaicra #vayikra #Midrashim #judeu #rabino #lagbaomer #rabishimon #baryochai #rebe #rebbe #zohar #kabala #cabala #akiva #rabiakiva

LAG BAOMER celebramos o falecimento do Rabi Shimon Bar Yochai, e lembramos o falecimento dos 24 mil Alunos do Rabi Akiva.Por que celebramos o falecimento do Rabi Shimon bar Yochai com festa e alegria?E qual a razão do falecimento dos 24 mil Alunos do Rabi Akiva? CURTIU A AULA?FAÇA UM PIX RABINOELIPIX@GMAIL.COM E NOS AJUDE A DARMOS SEQUÊNCIA! #chassidut #mistica #judaismo #Parasha #tora #torah #eliahu #behar #vaicra #vayikra #Midrashim #judeu #rabino #lagbaomer #rabishimon #baryochai #rebe #rebbe #zohar #kabala #cabala #akiva #rabiakiva #kabala #mistica #cabala

Discussion of changing Shul to Beis Midrash, selling old Sefer Torah to buy new, selling Shul in various applications

This week's episode is dedicated לעילוי נשמת ר אליהו ב״ר יוסף In the first part of this episode, we properly examine the issue of how the basic principles of Propecy relate to the writing of Nach. What do the basic requirements for Prophecy teach us about the writing of Tanach?   We also continue looking at how Rashi clearly utilizes the Parsha system and how this effects how he explains the individual possukim. Similarly we see how Rashi skillfully uses existing Midrashim to explain vague passages in Nach.  Nach Yomi: Join R' Wittenstein's Nach Yomi on WhatsApp. We learn a perek a day five days a week, with a nine minute shiur covering the key issues. Click here to join!  For tours, speaking engagements, or sponsorships contact us at jewishhistoryuncensored@gmail.com PRODUCED BY: CEDAR MEDIA STUDIOS  

Have any questions, insights, or feedback? Send me a text!Length: 56 minutesSynopsis: Tonight (3/12/25), in lieu of our Wednesday night tefilah shiur, we took up a Purim-related tefilah topic: Esther's tefilah! "But wait," you might object, "where in the Megillah does it say that Esther davened?" The answer: it doesn't—at least not explicitly. But the Midrashim and midrashic Targumim contain several references to her tefilah, and we analyzed the Targum Rishon on Esther 5:1, where her tefilah is spelled out in detail. I wasn't sure if we'd arrive at an understanding, but one of the guys in the shiur offered a great explanation, which I supplemented with my own insights to help us implement Esther's strategy in our own davening.-----מקורות:רמב"ם - משנה תורה: הקדמה, מצוות דרבנןאסתר ד:טו - ה:אתרגום ראשון לאסתר ה:ארלב"ג - שמות יז (סוף פרשת בשלח)תרגום שני לאסתר ה:א-----The Torah content for this week has been sponsored by my friend, Rabbi Dr. Elie Feder. His latest book, Happiness in the Face of Adversity: Powerful Torah Ideas from a Mom's Parting Words, shares the wisdom of Shani Feder a"h, a true Eishes Chayil. This is the kind of Torah I wish more people knew—ideas that directly impact our experience of life. Available now on Amazon.-----If you've gained from what you've learned here, please consider contributing to my Patreon at www.patreon.com/rabbischneeweiss. Alternatively, if you would like to make a direct contribution to the "Rabbi Schneeweiss Torah Content Fund," my Venmo is @Matt-Schneeweiss, and my Zelle and PayPal are mattschneeweiss at gmail. Even a small contribution goes a long way to covering the costs of my podcasts, and will provide me with the financial freedom to produce even more Torah content for you.If you would like to sponsor a day's or a week's worth of content, or if you are interested in enlisting my services as a teacher or tutor, you can reach me at rabbischneeweiss at gmail. Thank you to my listeners for listening, thank you to my readers for reading, and thank you to my supporters for supporting my efforts to make Torah ideas available and accessible to everyone.-----Substack: rabbischneeweiss.substack.com/Patreon: patreon.com/rabbischneeweissYouTube Channel: youtube.com/rabbischneeweissInstagram: instagram.com/rabbischneeweiss/"The Stoic Jew" Podcast: thestoicjew.buzzsprout.com"Machshavah Lab" Podcast: machshavahlab.buzzsprout.com"The Mishlei Podcast": mishlei.buzzsprout.com"Rambam Bekius" Podcast: rambambekius.buzzsprout.com"The Tefilah Podcast": tefilah.buzzsprout.comOld Blog: kolhaseridim.blogspot.com/WhatsApp Content Hub (where I post all my content and announce my public classes): https://chat.whatsapp.com/GEB1EPIAarsELfHWuI2k0HAmazon Wishlist: amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/Y72CSP86S24W?ref_=wl_sharel

 In this week's episode we take a closer look at the fundamental problem most academics have when it comes to understanding Midrashim. We also start looking at the Five Basic Elements of learning Tanach. The first element is understanding the words and their meaning. Classically we start this with Rashi and the Ramban. Why do we do this?  Nach Yomi: Join R' Wittenstein's Nach Yomi on WhatsApp. We learn a perek a day five days a week, with a nine minute shiur covering the key issues. Click here to join!  For tours, speaking engagements, or sponsorships contact us at jewishhistoryuncensored@gmail.com PRODUCED BY: CEDAR MEDIA STUDIOS  

   In this episode we look at Carter's Israeli admirers and what was motivating them to admire him. Why were they so deeply moved by this quixotic figure?   We go back to the issue of Midrashim and Mesora and flesh out the issues more. When can we say there is an absolute Mesora about an issue? We also look at the issue of did Ashkenazi Rishonim learn Midrashim that seem to humanize G-d literally? Is this fundamental of Judaism an invention of the Rambam?   Nach Yomi: Join R' Wittenstein's Nach Yomi on WhatsApp. We learn a perek a day five days a week, with a nine minute shiur covering the key issues. Click here to join!  For tours, speaking engagements, or sponsorships contact us at jewishhistoryuncensored@gmail.com PRODUCED BY: CEDAR MEDIA STUDIOS  

   In this episode we look at why all the different parts of the Haredi world have deep hesitance with basic pshat and Tanach. Why is this true? Is this an example of the cure is worse than the disease? What is worse over simplifying Midrashim or treating Midrashim disrespectfully?    This week's episode is dedicated by Mr and Mrs Pinchas and Malka Friedman in honor of their parents Mr and Mrs Heshy and Raizy Friedman and Mr and Mrs Chaim and Toby Ginsberg.    And also by an anonymous donor לרפואה שלימה ליונתן איתן בן בת שבע ברכה  Nach Yomi: Join R' Wittenstein's Nach Yomi on WhatsApp. We learn a perek a day five days a week, with a nine minute shiur covering the key issues. Click here to join!  For tours, speaking engagements, or sponsorships contact us at jewishhistoryuncensored@gmail.com PRODUCED BY: CEDAR MEDIA STUDIOS  

  In this episode we look at the historically controversial issue of balancing the Midrashim with the basic meaning of the text. The first factor we need to understand is what is the importance of basic pshat, and why did Rashi put so much work into it.  We similarly examine what lesson we should learn from Israeli advances in Syria. Is this connected to Moshiach? Nach Yomi: Join R' Wittenstein's Nach Yomi on WhatsApp. We learn a perek a day five days a week, with a nine minute shiur covering the key issues. Click here to join!  For tours, speaking engagements, or sponsorships contact us at jewishhistoryuncensored@gmail.com PRODUCED BY: CEDAR MEDIA STUDIOS  

Vayeshev opens with apparent  jealousy and hatred that results in his sons selling their brother Yoseph (Joseph) into slavery. The sidra (weekly Torah reading) follows the twists and turns of Yoseph's saga as he rises up to seniority in the household of an Egyptian official Potiphar, only to be framed and thrown in jail. There too his attempt to help Pharoah's imprisoned servants through dream interpretation, ends up with him being abandoned and neglected for two more years.  In between these episodes the Torah introduces the saga of Yehudah and Tamar, raising moral questions about Yehuda that result in his brave confession and the building of his own family. Yehuda and Yosef turn out to be the ancestors of the Israelite Kings, and it is their descendents who rupture the unfiied kingdom.  In this talk we discover that their divisions were not merely about jealousies but about a deep fear that the brothers had of Yoseph's charm and charisma. They feared the short path from their to manipulation, narcissism, self worship and ultimately paganism. History proved them right, but also wrong. It turns out that Yoseph is also indispensible. Without him Israel can never survive in exile nor bring redemption.  Navigating the fine line between charm and holiness is the theme of the talk, that weaves together threads laid out by Midrashim, Rashi, and other commentators. 

   In this episode we take a closer look at the Vilna Gaon's editing work. What was his basic methodology of editing? How novel was his work? How would the Vilna Gaon have used the many manuscripts that we have today?   We start looking at the issue of when should one understand a Midrash literally? What is Rashi's approach to this issue? We also discuss the question of did Rashi have Kabbalah.  Nach Yomi: Join R' Wittenstein's Nach Yomi on WhatsApp. We learn a perek a day five days a week, with a nine minute shiur covering the key issues. Click here to join!  For tours, speaking engagements, or sponsorships contact us at jewishhistoryuncensored@gmail.com PRODUCED BY: CEDAR MEDIA STUDIOS  

   In this episode we look at the issue of analyzing and editing Midrashim. What is the difference between how the Vilna Gaon edited Midrashim and how his son edited Midrashim? Why did R Avrohom Vilner have a different way of editing Midrashim? We also examine the issue of which Midrashim Rashi had.    This week's episode is dedicated לזכות שמעון הירש בן אברהם דוב that he should be successful in all his endeavors.  Nach Yomi: Join R' Wittenstein's Nach Yomi on WhatsApp. We learn a perek a day five days a week, with a nine minute shiur covering the key issues. Click here to join!  For tours, speaking engagements, or sponsorships contact us at jewishhistoryuncensored@gmail.com PRODUCED BY: CEDAR MEDIA STUDIOS  

   In this episode we look at another one the lessons of the Presidential election - how fidelity is an important facet of Emuna. How should a person use that Emuna tool.    One of R Avrohom Vilner's key life accomplishments was his work on Midrashim. We look at one the very basic issues, which is how and why people in the Torah World view the authorship of these Midrashim.    This week's episode is dedicated as a רפואה שלימה for משה צבי אייזיק בן גולדה. It is also dedicated in honor of Daniel and Tova Plaut, בנימין בן אשר וטובה מזל בת בילה חשה for their work in strengthening and protecting the Jewish Community.  Nach Yomi: Join R' Wittenstein's Nach Yomi on WhatsApp. We learn a perek a day five days a week, with a nine minute shiur covering the key issues. Click here to join!  For tours, speaking engagements, or sponsorships contact us at jewishhistoryuncensored@gmail.com PRODUCED BY: CEDAR MEDIA STUDIOS  

Uncover the untapped wisdom of Noach's story with us as we embrace a fresh perspective that promises to reshape your understanding. Have you ever considered what it truly means to journey through the Torah with an adult intellect, peeling back layers of childhood simplicity to reveal profound teachings? This episode pushes beyond the familiar rhymes and invites you to experience Noah's tale as if for the first time, challenging preconceived notions and encouraging a deeper, more discerning exploration. Together, we'll step into Noah's world, navigating the complexities of the ark and the responsibilities it entailed, all while seeking the timeless insights that can only emerge from a mature engagement with the text.Join our conversation as we delve into the rich tapestry of Noach's narrative, guided by the curiosity of a Talmud Chacham— a true student of the sages. We aim to inspire a renewed passion for the Chumash, encouraging you to approach these stories with a thirst for knowledge and a commitment to learning anew. From understanding the nuances of the Midrashim to appreciating the insightful commentary of Rashi, this journey calls for an open heart and a willingness to see beyond the surface. Whether revisiting the story or encountering it for the first time, prepare to be captivated by the enduring relevance of Noah's experience and the lessons it holds for us today.Support the showJoin The Motivation Congregation WhatsApp community for daily motivational Torah content!Elevate your impact by becoming a TMC Emerald Donor! Your much-needed backing is crucial for our mission of disseminating the wisdom of the Torah. Join today for just $18.00 per month. (Use your maaser money!) https://buy.stripe.com/00g8xl5IT8dFcKc5ky------------------Check out our other Torah Podcasts and content! SUBSCRIBE to The Motivation Congregation Podcast for daily motivational Mussar! Listen on Spotify or 24six! Find all Torah talks and listen to featured episodes on our website, themotivationcongregation.org Questions or Comments? Please email me @ michaelbrooke97@gmail.com

Shoftim | The Prohibition of "Raising" a Stele, by Rav Yitzchak Etshalom Why is the matzeiva described as "abhorred by God"?  In the middle of the presentation of the laws of the Beit Din HaGadol (the central national court), the Torah interjects three seemingly disconnected prohibitions - planting a tree near the altar, raising a stele (מצבה) and offering a blemished animal. We address the middle of these passages and note the curious phrasing of the prohibition - אשר שנא ה' אלקיך and observe that both אשר as well as שנא has multiple possible meanings within the verse. We then briefly survey the history of the מצבה in the narrative of the תורה, where it seems to have Divine approval - and then we see three main approaches in the Midrashim and the Rishonim, each with its own difficulties. We then suggest a variation of one of these approaches, based on a careful reading of our text. This shiur was dedicated to the memory of the six חטופים who were murdered, in cold blood, just before their imminent rescue. השם יקום דמם ויהא זכרם ברוך Source sheet >>

Uma explicação incrível do Rebe sobre a Parashá Devarim A conexão entre os judeus e a Terra de Israel é totalmente diferente que a ligação entre povos e suas terras. Pois as outras nações não têm um conexão essencial com suas terras, por isso precisaram guerrear para conquistá-las. Já Israel, pertence essencialmente ao povo judeu, de tal modo que nem precisariam de guerras e armas para conquistá-la (se fossem direto do monte Sinai, sem o pecado dos Espiões). #chassidut #mistica #judaismo #Parasha #tora #torah #Midrashim #judeu #rabino #judia #judeu #israel #rebe #rebbe CURTIU A AULA? FAÇA UM PIX RABINOELIPIX@GMAIL.COM E NOS AJUDE A DARMOS SEQUÊNCIA!

Intuição, devoção e influencia: Três características femininas, muito significativas em nossas vidas. #chassidut #mistica #judaismo #Parasha #tora #torah #eliahu #pinchas #mulherjudia #Midrashim #judeu #rabino #judia #judeu #baityehudi #rebe #rebbe #zohar Curtiu a aula? Faça um pix 31267541806 Cpf, e nos ajude a darmos sequência neste projeto!

In this episode we continue to study modern midrashim written by women in the wake of October 7 with Tamar Biala, editor of the "Dirshuni" series. Tamar Biala has been collecting and editing modern women's midrashim for over 20 years and published them as part of the “Dirshuni” series, with two volumes in Hebrew and one in English. The first Hebrew volume was co-edited with Nehama Weingarten-Mintz. Since October 7, Biala has received many texts relating to the Hamas attack and its aftermath. In this two-part session we will study these powerful texts written by women about grieving mothers and angry grandmothers, faith and doubt, the Jewish present and past and how they interact with one another. Texts discussed in part 2: All Your Brothers' and Sisters' Bloods are Crying to Me from the Soil Gili Mivtzari Zivan https://docs.google.com/document/d/1aNGyHlWLSoPh-tIzkJfnit4iaG4sEcdYpAvO1sNDzzA/edit?usp=sharing Redeeming Captive Women Oshrat Shoham https://docs.google.com/document/d/1130ptM6jQPTRuUT47bGrWLcOJD-70A00nWiuGifleXM/edit?usp=sharing Sleeps and Slumbers, The Guardian of Israel Rivkah Lubitch https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Wr5hn_P0zmtrByKMZq4LOC7lwZzCe5uVGthg4AFl-LQ/edit?usp=sharing Midrash One People to Another Rabbi Yael Vurgan https://docs.google.com/document/d/1NmgwsUUv8mC33mawGrM_rhH8d8jcLNDg8outpF_TjCg/edit?usp=sharing  Support and amplify women's voices by contributing to the making of this podcast: Donate now to the Center for Women's Justice.

A Menorá , candelabro do Templo Sagrado, foi inaugurada por Aharon o Sacerdote, quando acendeu suas 7 velas. A vela ocidental nunca se apagava milagrosamente, representado a Presença Divina que sempre paira sobre o povo judeu. Mas, apesar do milagre, Aharon nunca falhou nos detalhes do acendimento, não se apoiando no milagre que estava por vir. Na nossa vida, milagres podem acontecer, porém depende de mim e do meu esforço para criar um recipiente no qual possa pairar as bênçãos Divinas... #chassidut #mistica #judaismo #Parasha #tora #torah #milagres #Behaalotechá #bamidbar #aharon #Midrashim #moises #moshe #nissim #menora #menorah #templojerusalem #candelabro Curtiu a aula? Faça um pix 31267541806 Cpf, e nos ajude a darmos sequência neste projeto!

Tamar Biala has been collecting and editing modern women's midrashim for over 20 years and published them as part of the “Dirshuni” series, with two volumes in Hebrew and one in English. (The first Hebrew volume was co-edited with Nehama Weingarten-Mintz.) Since October 7, Biala has received many texts relating to the Hamas attack and its aftermath. In this two-part session we will study these powerful texts written by women about grieving mothers and angry grandmothers, faith and doubt, the Jewish present and past and how they interact with one another.     In the introduction to this episode, Rivkah explains the background behind women's midrashim. If you'd like to learn more, please listen to this 2022 interview with Tamar Biala about Dirshuni:  https://newbooksnetwork.com/dirshuni See a video about Leora Ayalon's granddaughter:  https://www.mako.co.il/mako-vod-keshet/heroes-s1/VOD-78a0c38dde9ec81027.htm Texts discussed in Part 1: Liora Ayalon's midrash: “The Power of a Community to Diminish Suffering in the World” https://docs.google.com/document/d/1q_-NjanK-VZ5pcPePfrSoIQZUyR4qjG4ogOlh2HBadM/edit?usp=sharing Nurit Hirschfeld-Skupinsky's midrash “Midrashim of Destruction” https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Ti0SrNoJHCDa6YFEo9LuVl22iFLs-q_5gw7qym_7Wa8/edit?usp=sharing Support and amplify women's voices by contributing to the making of this podcast: Donate now to the Center for Women's Justice.

Qual é o limite de doação? 10% , 20% ou mais? "Grande é a doação que aproxima a Redenção" - qual é a ligação entre tsedacá e a vinda do Mashiach? #chassidut #mistica #judaismo #Parasha #tora #torah #eliahu #emor #vaicra #vayikra #Midrashim #tzedaka #tsedaca #doacao #caridade #doar #pobre #tanya #mashiach Curtiu a aula? Faça um pix 31267541806 Cpf, e nos ajude a darmos sequência neste projeto!

Welcome to another episode of The Jews Next Dor! We have the great pleasure of having as our guest today Rabbi Isaac Rice, Rabbi at Congregation Anshei Chesed in Long Island & Rebbe at SKA. He has recently published an innovative Haggadah called "The Night of Teaching" which provides a clear guide for parents and leaders to effectively convey the messages of the Passover Seder. In this episode, he shares insights from his unique Haggadah and discusses practical strategies for engaging children in the Passover story. 00:00 Intro 00:26 Introduction to Rabbi Isaac Rice 02:49 Preparing the Haggadah with scripts 07:39 Midrashim and telling the story 10:33 Using games to bring atmosphere to Seder 13:38 How to bring Midrashim closer to children 17:06 Keeping your Seder simple and engaging 23:44 How should parents give emunah to children 25:52 Using Rabi Isaac's Haggadah 27:34 The final message Follow us! Gen Aleph Website - genaleph.org Twitter - twitter.com/yairmenchel IG - instagram.com/parentingthejewsnextdor YT - https://www.youtube.com/@TheJewsNextDor/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yair-menchel/message

Reciting the Maggid section of the Haggada at the Seder fulfills the Torah obligation to tell the story of Yetzi'at Mitzrayim (the Exodus), as the Torah writes, "Ve'higadeta Le'vincha Ba'yom Ha'hu" ("You shall tell your children on that day" – Shemot 13:8). The importance of this Mitzva is expressed in a passage in the Zohar which comments that anyone who tells the story of Yetzi'at Mitzrayim on the night of Pesach with sincere joy will one day rejoice together with the Shechina (Divine Presence) in the next world. Moreover, God Himself experiences immense joy, as it were, upon hearing the Jewish people telling this story, and He summons the Heavenly angels to come and listen to the story. The angels assemble to hear the story of the Exodus and rejoice over the great wonders and miracles performed by the Almighty in redeeming Am Yisrael, and they give praise to God for His great nation on earth that so joyfully celebrates His redemption. The Zohar concludes that we thereby increase God's power, so-to-speak, to deal kindly with Am Yisrael. (Hazon Ovadia page 56.) As mentioned earlier, the Torah introduces this obligation by instructing, "You shall tell your children on that day…" Thus, the essential obligation is for parents to tell the story to their children. Ironically, in many families the precise opposite occurs: children are encouraged to share with their parents some ideas and insights that they learned about the Haggada. Although it is admirable for children to share their knowledge, it is the parents who bear the obligation to teach their children. Furthermore, in many homes the children go to sleep immediately after asking the questions of the "Ma Nishtana." It must be emphasized that the "Ma Nishtana" consists only of the questions; the parents must then provide the answer, clearly, patiently, and in accordance with each child's level of understanding. The father must clearly explain to the child the paragraph of "Avadim Hayinu," as well as the section of "Pesach, Matza U'marror," where the reasons for these three Mitzvot are explained. If a parent sees that the child is falling asleep or losing interest before he reaches the section of "Pesach, Matza U'marror," then he should quickly explain to him that section so that the child will hear the explanation of these Mitzvot. The obligation to tell the story of Yetzi'at Mitzrayim requires doing just that: to talk about the events of Benei Yisrael's subjugation, the plagues, the Exodus, and the splitting of the sea. One should focus on the Midrashim relevant to these events, and not on other topics upon which many people make the mistake of elaborating during the Seder. One should not only focus his attention on singing "Dayeinu" or offering insights into the introductory sections of "Ma Nishtana," the four sons, "Ve'hi She'ameda," and so on. Nor is this the time for reconciling contradictory rulings of the Rambam or explaining complex, intricate passages in Masechet Pesachim. The Mitzva of "Sippur Yetzi'at Mitzrayim" requires spending time at the Seder discussing the events of the Exodus, and this should be the point of our focus at the Seder. Indeed, the Haggada tells of the Rabbis in Bnei-Brak who spent the entire night telling about the Exodus; this shows that there is enough material relevant to Yetzi'at Mitzrayim itself to occupy a person for an entire night. Of course, one who so wishes is certainly encouraged to remain awake after the Seder to discuss the many other aspects of Pesach; the Seder itself, however, should be devoted to the story of the Exodus. It must also be emphasized that properly fulfilling this Mitzva requires preparation. Just as we prepare for the other Mitzvot of Pesach by cleaning the home, purchasing wine and Matza, cleaning the Marror, and so on, so must we prepare for "Sippur Yetzi'at Mitzrayim" by studying commentaries on Maggid before the Seder. The Ritva (Rabbi Yom Tov Ashbili, Spain, 1250-1330) writes that one person may recite the Haggada on behalf of the others at the Seder, who fulfill their obligation by carefully listening to the leader's recitation. This ruling is based on the Halachic principle of "Shomei'a Ke'oneh," which allows for fulfilling one's obligation to recite a given text by listening to somebody else's recitation. This was indeed the practice of the Gaon of Vilna (Rabbi Eliyahu of Vilna, 1720-1797). Our practice, however, is for everybody to recite the Haggada in unison, with the leader offering explanations and insights at various points during the recitation. (Hazon Ovadia page 47.) The obligation to read Maggid applies to both men and women. (Hazon Ovadia page 52.) Although the authorities debate the question of whether women are obligated on the level of Torah obligation or Rabbinic enactment, all agree that they, too, must recite or hear the Haggada. One must ensure not to begin reading Maggid until nightfall on Pesach eve, or 45 minutes after sundown (in the New York City area). If one began reading Maggid before nightfall, he must repeat it after that point. One must be particularly careful in this regard in years when Daylight Savings Time begins before Pesach, in which case the Seder begins quite late; one may nevertheless not begin reading the Haggada before nightfall. (Hazon Ovadia page 47.) One should not lean or recline during the reading of Maggid. Instead, it should be read in an upright position, and with a sense of awe and reverence. The reading of Maggid should be completed before Chatzot (midnight as defined by Halacha). This means that one should recite the concluding Beracha of "Asher Ge'alanu" before Chatzot. BeDiavad, if he finished after Chazot, he still may make the Beracha of "Asher Ge'alanu". After the Seder, one should continue learning and discussing the Exodus and the laws of Pesach until he feels the need to go to sleep.

The Tzvi L'Tzaddik writes that chodesh Kislev is a preparation for the Geula HaAtida . It is the month in which the Chanukah candles reveal the light of Mashiach . The Maharsha writes in Masechet Baba Metzia (80b) that Rosh Chodesh in general is a day that is designated to pray for the Mashiach . There are numerous requests in the tefila for Hashem to rebuild the Bet HaMikdash and reestablish the mizbe'ach once again to bring korbanot upon. We need to utilize the day to pray with all our hearts for the Geula . We say in Halel, כל גוים סבבוני – all of the goyim surround us. The Brisker Rav explained, this is referring to Yishmael, who completely surrounds Eretz Yisrael on all sides. How do we defeat them? The pasuk says, בשם ה' כי אמילם – only with the name of Hashem will we be able to cut them down. The pasuk in Melachim 19, describing the powers of Hashem, uses the words מפרק הרים ומשבר סלעים – smashing mountains and breaking rocks. The word סלעי"ם in that pasuk is rosheh tevot (acronym) for סוריה, לבנון, עזה, ירדן, מצרים – Syria, Lebanon, Gaza, Jordan and Egypt, the five Yishmael nations surrounding us. It says further, סבבוני גם סבבוני – there are also those surrounding those who surround us. This refers to Turkey, Iran and Iraq. How do we defeat them? בשם ה' כי אמילם – also with the name of Hashem. It says further, סבוני כדבורים דעכו כאש קוצים – they surround us like bees. And Rashi in Devarim , perek 1, says the characteristic of the bee is it strikes man and immediately dies. So too סבוני כדבורים , these nations surrounding us strike like the bee. They don't care to die as long as they sting. How do we defeat them? Once again, the pasuk continues בשם ה' כי אמילם . This means our best weapon in defeating this enemy is by using our voices to cry out to Hashem. The Ramban writes, there is the מצות עשה from the Torah to cry out to Hashem in times of trouble and the Maharam Shik writes, the greater the trouble, the bigger the mitzvah is to pray. As we are witnessing with our own eyes, the trouble extends across the globe, our enemies are everywhere we turn. The only advice is to call out to Hashem. The mefarshim tell us, when Hashem defeats our enemies at the Final Geula , it will become obvious to the entire world that He runs it, and everyone else is powerless. There will be no doubt that the victory belongs to Hashem and, from then on, there will never be persecution again. The Zohar HaKadosh writes, in the End of Days, one of the terrible rasha'im who will rise up against us is named Armilus and he is going to be obliterated. The Malbim writes, at that time it will not be clear from people's names who are the ones referred to in the Nevi'im and in the Midrashim , for example, Gog U'Magog . However, Rabbi Menashe Reisman pointed out that Nasrala is the same gematria as Armilus. We aren't sure who is who, but it doesn't matter. All we need to know is that we need Hashem to help us. It is incumbent upon everyone to use our greatest weapon, our mouths. We need to learn more Torah, we need to cry out more in tefila. And then, b'ezrat Hashem, we will see the fulfillment of the pasuk בשם ה' כי אמילם .

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Rosh Hashana | Akedat Yitzchak (3), by Rav Yitzchak Etshalom How do the Midrashim interpret the word נסה in 22:1 - is it a "test" or something else? In this four-part series, we examine one of the most mysterious and troubling stories in all of Tanakh - the story of Akeidat Yitzchak (Bereishit 22:1-19). We discuss the selection of this narrative as the קריאת התורה for (2nd day) Rosh Hashana (#1), the larger narrative contexts within which this story operates (#2), some classical approaches to unraveling the mystery of this "test" (#3) and some suggestions for a new approach to understanding this startling story (#4). Source sheet >>

For additional notes and resources check out Douglas' website.Podcast notes:Exod 21:10-11: If a married man takes a second (slave) wife, then the food, clothing, and sexual love—material support plus emotional support—received by the first wife must not be reduced. If the husband reneges, the first wife may be released from the marriage.The rabbis correctly saw that if a slave had such rights, so did a free woman, who implicitly expected his faithfulness as a husband.If any of these four rights is neglected, there may be grounds for legitimate divorce. The four grounds are withdrawal of physical support (food or clothing), withdrawal of emotional support (manifest in sexual engagement), and (implicitly) adultery.Incidentally, ancient Sumerian law required that a man provide a prostitute who has born him children with gifts of grain, oil, and clothing. To withhold material support, in other words, was illegal.Deut 24:1-4: The purpose of the divorce certificate was to protect the woman against future claims by her husband, thus enabling her to remarry. (A certificate not needed by a man, since he could marry any Jewish woman he wanted—as polygamy was condoned in the OT.)A man unsure of whether the first husband was coming back to claim his woman, or the children, or her assets, would be far less likely to marry her.The divorcée needs a clean break!“[The] certificate, which was the right of a few privileged women in some ancient Near Eastern legal systems, was extended by the Pentateuch to all divorced women. This certificate freed women from the fear that their ex-husbands could reclaim them after abandoning them. The wording of the ancient Near Eastern certificates was similar to the traditional rabbinic get, which states ‘you are free to remarry any man you wish.'” (David Instone-Brewer)The right of remarriage after divorce is implied in Lev 21:7, 13-14—others could marry a divorced woman, but not a priest.Deut 24 was not originally understood as referring to adultery.After all, the Law of Moses already had a death penalty for adultery.The word adultery does not appear. Rather, it is literally "the indecency of the matter." This was commonly interpreted to refer to sexual sin.Deut 24 allows divorce, assuming there are grounds; it does not support arbitrary divorce.This doesn't mean there should be a divorce, only that if the innocent party initiates proceedings, she may legally divorce.Deut 22:13-18 implies that groundless divorce was not permitted—with possible severe financial penalties to those who initiated a divorce unlawfully.These provisions are reflected in other O.T. texts, like Deut 24:5; Psalm 132:9-16; Ezek 16:8-19; and Hos 2:5. See also Eph 5:29.Mal 2:16The older rendering “I hate divorce” is taken to imply that the Lord disapproves of all divorce (or most divorce). However, this translation (as in the NKJV and NRSV), is far from certain.The Hebrew does not say “I hate,” but “he hates.” It refers to the husband: he is treating his wife hatefully.Better translations are the ESV and the (current) NIV.“The man who hates and divorces his wife,” says the Lord, the God of Israel, “does violence to the one he should protect,” says the Lord. So be on your guard, and do not be unfaithful.” NIVBut if you hate [your wife] and put her away, says the Lord God of Israel, then ungodliness shall cover your thoughts, says the Lord Almighty: therefore take heed to your spirit, and forsake [them] not. LXX (the Greek version of the OT, made a couple of centuries before Christ, and which was the Bible for most Jews in the time of Jesus, as the majority lived outside the land of Israel.)Mal 2:16 is still a strong passage against divorce, but it is not a passage forbidding divorce.SummaryThe OT permitted divorce.Four grounds for divorce can be detected in Exodus 21, Deuteronomy 24, and other passages.The divorce certificate—still in use in Jesus' day, and well beyond that time—extended much-needed protection to the women.God is opposed to those who do violence to or otherwise hate and divorce their wives.British scholar David Instone-BrewerPhD in Rabbinic Judaism. For three years he studied the Dead Sea Scrolls, Midrashim (ancient comnmentaries/expansions of biblical texts), Mishnah (the oral law supposed received by Moses on Mt. Sinai, codified around 200 AD), Talmud (discussions of the Torah and Mishnah, written in c.400-600 AD), Philo and Josephus (the two most prominent Jewish writers of the first C. AD), and the rabbinic literature. He is well qualified to understand issues surrounding marriage and divorce in 1st C.Two helpful books:Divorce & Remarriage in the Church: The Social & Literary Context (2002)—scholarly. Assumes familiarity with Hebrew and Greek.Divorce & Remarriage in the Church: Biblical Solutions for Pastoral Realities (2003)—for the general reader, especially those involved in counseling or pastoral work.His work is important for the next part of our series, as we look at what Jesus said about divorce. Instone Brewer's position: “I agree with the two traditional grounds of adultery and desertion by an unbeliever, and two other OT grounds that are alluded to by Paul and Church tradition. These two are emotional neglect and material neglect and are alluded to in 1 Corinthians 7:3-5, 32-34.”