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Chagigah 17a: Geder din Tashlumin by Shavuos, Tachanun for the Week after Shavuos

It's fascinating how Maaseh Merkava — one of the deepest, most esoteric sections of Torah — is read on Shavuos morning, precisely when the entire shul is exhausted from staying up all night. By contrast, Maaseh Bereishis — the foundation of creation — is read in Bereishis, a time when many people are rushing through Shnayim Mikra and barely have time to reflect. It's almost as if Hashem intentionally places the most profound ideas at moments when they can't be fully grasped… hinting that some mysteries are meant to remain beyond our reach.

התוכן הטעם ש"מצוה להרבות בשמחה" בחג הסוכות יותר משאר יו"ט מבואר בילקוט כי בחה"ס נאמר "ושמחת" ג' פעמים. ומבאר כי דוקא בחה"ס, חג האסיף, שהאדם אסף את הפירות לבית ורואה את ברכת ה', שמחתו היא בשלימות, משא"כ בחה"פ, התחלת הקצירה, ואפי' בחה"ש (חג הקציר) שנשלמה הקצירה אבל עוד לא אספה לבית וכו'. וכ"ה ברוחניות: חה"פ הוא רק התחלה העבודה עוד קודם מ"ת וכו' ובמילא עדיין אין בטחון מה יהי' בהמשך, ואפי' בחה"ש, שהקדימו נעשה לנשמע וקיבלו את התורה, עדיין אין הבטחון והשמחה בשלימות, כי אף שלכאו' האדם הוא כעת בתיקונו אבל אולי זהו בגלל שרק עכשיו קיבל את התורה ולא יודעים מה יקרה כשיעבור עוד יום-יומיים וכו'. אבל כשעוברים כמה חדשים מאז קבלת התורה עם כל הנסיונות והשינויים שבתקופה זו, כולל גם הירידה דחטא העגל, ובכ"ז נשארים שלימים בתומ"צ וחוזרים בתשובה (מאהבה) עד שביוה"כ אמר ה' "סלחתי כדבריך" - זהו הסימן שהתומ"צ, ה"פירות", נאספו ל"רשות האדם" והם שייכים לו והשמחה היא בשלימות.משיחת אור לב' דחוה"מ סוכות ה'תש"כ ל"הנחה פרטית" או התרגום ללה"ק של השיחה: https://thedailysicha.com/?date=09-10-2025 Synopsis Yalkut explains that the reason “It is a mitzvah to increase in joy” on Sukkos more than on other Yomim Tovim is because the Torah states Vesamachta (“and you must rejoice”) three times in connection with Sukkos. It is specifically on Sukkos, the Festival of Ingathering, when a person has brought the fruits into his house and sees Hashem's blessing, that his joy is complete, unlike Pesach, which marks only the beginning of the harvest, and unlike Shavuos (the Festival of the Harvest), where, although the harvest is complete, the produce hasn't yet been gathered into the house etc. The same applies spiritually: Pesach is only the beginning of Divine service, before the Giving of the Torah, etc., and therefore there is no guarantee as to what will follow. Even on Shavuos, when the Jewish people said, “We will do and we will hear” etc. and received the Torah – still, the sense of security and joy are not complete because although the person is now seemingly in his proper state, perhaps it is only because he just received the Torah; we don't know what's going to be in a day or two etc. But when several months have passed since receiving the Torah, with all the challenges and changes that occur during this time, including the downfall of the sin of the golden calf – and nevertheless, one remains complete in Torah and mitzvos and returns in teshuvah (out of love), to the point that on Yom Kippur Hashem says, “I have forgiven as you have spoken” – this shows that the Torah and mitzvos, the “fruits,” have been gathered into “the person's domain,” and they truly belong to him, and therefore the joy is complete.Excerpt from sichah of the 2nd night of Chol Hamoed Sukkos, 5720 For a transcript in English of the Sicha: https://thedailysicha.com/?date=09-10-2025

The Jewish calendar is studded with days of great importance. Each week we relive Genesis by celebrating the holy Shabbos. At half-year intervals are the mega festivals of Sukkos and Pesach (Passover). There's also Shavuos, Rosh Hashanah, and the Day of Atonement, Yom Kippur. The second Order of Mishnah orients around all these days of importance. In this podcast we learn about the content of the 12 books of this Order, and also sample a teaching from each book.– – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – –DONATE: 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 ★

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Parshas Naso: Back from Beyond Our Parsha begins with the transport duties of the Leviim, followed by the laws of the Sotah and the Nazir. But suddenly, the Torah circles back to a topic we've already seen: the Metzora, the person cast out of all three camps due to spiritual impurity. Why revisit this now? Coming off Shavuos, we carry that message with us: the Torah belongs to each of us, wherever we stand, and the journey back always begins with one step forward. In honor of Eretz Yisroel. May G-d protect our brave soldiers. May G-d return all the hostages in Gaza immediately. Dedicated in loving memory of Edward Ben Efraim, Shlomo Ben Edward, and Yirachmiel Daniel Ben Gedalia. For the Refuah Shlema of Pennina Bas Shoshanna Miriam and all those in need of healing. Listen now at ParshaPerspective.com

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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

We spend weeks leading up to Shavuot refining our characters. And then we receive G-d's Torah, which asks us to faithfully reflect the light of the Divine in this world. Does the Torah mark a path to self development or self transcendence? What might it look like to be both surrendered and distinctly who we are? * * * * * * *To inquire about sponsorship & advertising opportunities, please email us at info@humanandholy.comTo support our work, visit humanandholy.com/sponsor.Find us on Instagram @humanandholy & subscribe to our channel to stay up to date on all our upcoming conversations ✨Human & Holy podcast is available on all podcast streaming platforms. New episodes every Sunday & Wednesday on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Google Podcasts.* * * * * * *TIMESTAMPS00:00 - The Gift of the Torah02:50 - Understanding Bitul: Reflecting the Divine 05:57 - The Interplay of Self-Development and Self-Transcendence08:51 - The Role of Rosh Chodesh in Preparing for Receiving the Torah12:04 - Naaseh v'Nishmah: Redefining Our Sense of Self 15:07 - Expanding, Not Shrinking

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Rabbi Jacobson will discuss the following topics:How should we respond to the latest tragic Washington murders? Where is Hashem in all of this? Is there something we can do? Should we stop displaying our Jewish identity, not go to shul, remove Jewish symbols? Why do we read this Torah chapter before Shavuos? Who owns the Torah? Can anyone claim royalties? What personal and global lessons does it offer us for our times? What is the personal significance of this holiday? What is the Torah, and why is the giving of the Torah such a monumental event? What is the deeper meaning of so many seemingly trivial details in the Torah? Why is it important for everyone to go to shul on Shavuos to hear the Ten Commandments if we have already heard them in previous years? If the “entire Torah” is about loving another, why do we see many Torah observant people who are not loving? Does the “entire Torah” include the inner dimension of Torah? Why do the Ten Commandments begin with describing G-d as taking us out of Egypt and not as Creator? And why not G-d that will bring the final redemption? What does Anochi signify? Why were spouses commanded not to be intimate before Mattan Torah? Isn't intimacy a sacred act? Why do we dance with the Torah on Simchas Torah and not on Shavuos? Why do we celebrate receiving the Torah when we didn't even have a chance to read it yet?  Is there a Maamar Chassidus on the book of Ruth that you would suggest we study? 

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In honor of Shavuos, three women — Lauren Nagel, Devora Pinson, and Chana Arnold — sit down for a raw and honest conversation about receiving the Torah anew in our adult lives. What are some of the things that have disconnected us from the Torah over the years? What are some of the things that have softened those blockages? And in what ways has the Torah become the greatest gift of our lives?If you connected to something that was shared in this episode, let our generous guests know:Devora Pinson: DevoraRpinson@gmail.comLauren Nagel: LaurenRNagel@gmail.comChana Arnold: Chanaarnold1@gmail.comEPISODE SPONSORS:This episode is sponsored by Finds By Rivka. Think of Rivka's finds as a personal shopper who sifts through the sale pages to find the best Tznius clothing deals! Join 3,000+ other women who are loving the group: https://chat.whatsapp.com/LBOxmcsZin66u7brbOvx4l* * * * * * *Babyccino is a Mommy & Me class curriculum designed to facilitate meaningful, Jewish experiences for mothers and babies. We can only receive the Torah that is given to us, and the Torah is given to children, first, by their mothers. Find out more here: www.babyccinoclass.com* * * * * * *This episode is co-sponsored and dedicated with love by Riki to a special "Human & Holy" person, mother and friend, Miriam Frimet Bas Tzivia, upon her birthday. May it be a Zchus. * * * * * * *To inquire about sponsorship & advertising opportunities, please email us at info@humanandholy.comTo support our work, visit humanandholy.com/sponsor.Find us on Instagram @humanandholy & subscribe to our channel to stay up to date on all our upcoming conversations ✨Human & Holy podcast is available on all podcast streaming platforms. New episodes every Sunday & Wednesday on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Google Podcasts.* * * * * * *TIMESTAMPS 00:00 - Sneak Peek00:17 - Host's Intro01:45 - Sponsorship Message: Finds by Rivka03:03 - Meet the Guests: Devora, Chana, Lauren05:18 - Spiritual Backgrounds08:52 - I Needed More 12:10 - The Torah Feeds My Soul16:34 - Choosing the Torah Again17:50 - The Torah as a Tree of Life 19:58 - I Was Just Repeating What I Learned 22:55 - Real Learning Creates Space for Real Struggles24:21 - Letting Go of Perfectionism 30:06 - I Lost Everything 32:28 - When I Began to Access Hashem33:27 - Holding Pain & Faith Simultaneously35:33 - I Am Not Alone 37:37 - A Real Relationship Welcomes Your Full Self 40:54 - What Do We Do With Our Freedom?42:05 - The Torah Can't Be Done in Isolation44:30 - I Skip to My Torah Classes46:05 - From "I Have to" to "I Get To"49:51 - Torah is an Overflowing Ocean51:08 - Raising Kids with G-d Consciousness54:01 - When You See the Light Shining in Other Women 54:37 - The Torah Shifted Me 56:22 - Investing in Our Relationship with G-d58:24 - Shavuos as a Relationship Renewal01:01:07 - Sharing Torah at the Table01:01:44 - Beautifying Our Experience of the Torah 01:04:38 - Host's Outro

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