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Parshas Ki Tsavo: Covenant In Stone
Buried within the Torah lies a mitzvah so unexpected and profound that it redefines how we understand spiritual growth. The commandment of Viduy Ma'aser—the confession of tithes—stands apart as perhaps the only mitzvah that calls upon us not to confess our failures, but to declare our successes.Unlike the familiar confessions of Yom Kippur, where we openly acknowledge our shortcomings, Viduy Ma'aser asks us to stand before God and confidently proclaim, “I have done what You commanded me.” This statement, made twice in each seven-year cycle, requires farmers (and by extension, modern observant Jews) to affirm aloud that they have distributed their tithes according to divine instruction, ensuring they reached the Levites, strangers, orphans, and widows.What makes this mitzvah so groundbreaking is how it addresses a universal imbalance in our spiritual lives. As Rabbi Aaron Lopiansky observes, while we tend to dwell on our shortcomings, we often struggle to recognize our achievements. Here, the Torah, in its infinite wisdom, establishes a ritual framework that compels us to acknowledge our successes. It invites us to embrace our “spiritual swag,” to recognize our capabilities and celebrate how far we've come. This act of positive affirmation doesn't just build confidence—it lays the foundation for authentic growth and self-transformation.The timing of this lesson is especially poignant. As we approach a season of introspection and self-assessment, it's vital to remember that honest spiritual accounting requires balance: acknowledging not only where we fell short but also where we triumphed. Over the past year, you've likely accomplished more than you realize. You've made hard choices, overcome challenges, and fulfilled divine expectations in meaningful ways. The mitzvah of Viduy Ma'aser reminds us to give voice to these victories—not out of arrogance, but as an honest acknowledgment of the divine potential within us.Rediscovering this often-overlooked mitzvah offers a powerful lesson: recognizing and articulating your spiritual successes might be the missing key to deepening your relationship with God. Let this practice inspire you to look back with gratitude and forward with confidence, knowing that growth and transformation begin with the truth of what you've already achieved.Support the showJoin The Motivation Congregation WhatsApp community for daily motivational Torah content!------------------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
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Shiur given by Rabbi Heshy Friedman on Parsha. Shiur given in Yeshivas Ohr Reuven, Monsey NY.
Shiur given by Rabbi Ben Zion Bamberger on Parsha.
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A collection of short Divrei Torah on the weekly Parsha for your Shabbos table.
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As the Book of Deuteronomy draws to its conclusion, the narrative makes a transition: Moshe finishes conveying the mitzvos to the nation, and sets up his final parting message to the people. First, he commands the nation to perform several elaborate ceremonies on the very first day that they cross the Jordan River; then he […]
As the Book of Deuteronomy draws to its conclusion, the narrative makes a transition: Moshe finishes conveying the mitzvos to the nation, and sets up his final parting message to the people. First, he commands the nation to perform several elaborate ceremonies on the very first day that they cross the Jordan River; then he conveys a scathing, terrifying list of curses that will befall the people in the event that we deviate from the Torah.– – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – –DONATE to TORCH: Please consider supporting the podcasts by making a donation to help fund our Jewish outreach and educational efforts at https://www.torchweb.org/support.php. Thank you!– – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – –Email me with questions, comments, and feedback: rabbiwolbe@gmail.com– – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – –SUBSCRIBE to my Newsletterrabbiwolbe.com/newsletter– – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – –SUBSCRIBE to Rabbi Yaakov Wolbe's PodcastsThe Parsha PodcastThe Jewish History PodcastThe Mitzvah Podcast This Jewish LifeThe Ethics PodcastTORAH 101 ★ Support this podcast ★
Apt Inspiration on the Parsha given by Rabbi Menachem Apter.
Short Insights From Toras Reb Levi Yitzchok, The Rebbes Father.
Ki Savo
In this week's episode Rabbi Kohn asks how someone can be running from blessing. With a lesson from the blessings and curses he brings out an important idea about blessings in disguise. He also talks about the declaration that is made by the one who brings Bikkurim(first fruits) and what it teaches us about being influenced. Subscribe to The Practical Parsha Podcast. For questions or comments please email RabbiShlomoKohn@gmail.com. To listen to Rabbi Kohn's other podcast use this link- the-pirkei-avos-podcast.castos.com/ If you would like to support this podcast please use this secure link to donate: SUPPORT THE PODCAST Chapters (00:00:00) - Parshas Ki Savo(00:00:39) - Parsha(00:03:23) - The Mitzvah of Bikurim(00:06:26) - The Mitzvah of Bikurim(00:14:32) - The Torah's commandment to be happy with all you have(00:17:34) - The Blessings and The Curses(00:20:11) - Sometimes Blessings Don't Seem Like Blessings
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