Posts by Ari Goldwag
Breishis – Return of Transcendent Light
What is the concept of the ‘Toldos-generations’ of the Heaven and Earth? Why is the word Toldos here written ‘full,’ with an extra vav? What is implied by the only other place in the Torah it is ‘full’ being in the context of the generations of Peretz, the forebear of Dovid Hamelech and Moshiach? What…
Read MoreBitachon 280 – The Manna and the Copper Snake
We look at more sources in the Torah for the concept of Bitachon, and we focus on the concept of the Manna in the wilderness and the copper snake which saved the Israelites from venomous snake bites – through the power of strengthening their bitachon. CLICK HERE to listen the audio Running time: 23:34
Read MoreBitachon 279 – Simplicity With Hashem
We discuss the source in the Torah for the idea of Bitachon-faith – which a number of commentaries consider one of the 613 mitzvos – and that is the obligation to not make many calculations and seek to know the future, but rather, to live simply with Hashem. According to some, it is also a…
Read MoreSuccos – Ascending the Spiritual Mountain
What is the concept of the water that is poured on the altar in the Beis Hamikdash on Succos? What is the secret of it going down to the center of the Earth? Why were these holes created during the six days of creation? What is the idea of being ‘oleh l’regel’ – which is…
Read MoreBitachon 278 – Facing The Tough Times
We continue our discussion of the idea of trusting Hashem when times are tough, and the different opinions as to whether that is the main challenge of Bitachon, or also trusting Hashem and believing that He is providing a person with success. CLICK HERE to listen to the audio Running time: 22:50
Read MoreHaazinu – Yom Kippur – Portals Into Heaven
What is the understanding of the song of Haazinu? How do we relate to the cycle it describes of a state of redemption, followed by a loss of closeness to Hashem, followed by exile, and ultimately followed by another redemption? What is the concept of the Shofar and how does it ‘confuse the Satan’ every…
Read MoreBitachon 277 – In Times of Trouble
We continue our discussion in the sefer Bitach Bashem with the concept of specifically trusting Hashem in times of trouble that He will take us out of the challenging situation and bring us to a place of resolution. CLICK HERE to listen to the audio Running time: 21:29
Read MoreRosh Hashana – The Light Before Regrets
Why does Rosh Hashana parallel the ‘light’ of chapter 27 of tehillim, ‘L’dovid Hashem Ori,’ while Yom Kippur parallels the ‘salvation’ of that same passuk? Why does the ‘light’ or Rosh Hashana come first, and only then the ‘salvation’ of Yom Kippur, which denotes Hashem forgiving us for our sins? Wouldn’t it make more sense…
Read MoreBitachon 276 – When to Have Bitachon
We discuss the idea of whether one can (and should) have Bitachon-faith even on the smallest matters or if it is only to be employed when we are facing serious difficulties. CLICK HERE to listen to the audio Running time: 22:48
Read MoreNitsavim-Veyelech – The Truth is Inside
What is the idea behind ‘those who are here and those not here’ being part of the covenant? How can ‘those not here’ be included? What is the power of the idea that every new Torah idea was told to Moshe at Sinai? What is the unique power of even a single person doing teshuva…
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