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Vayakhel-Pekudei – Silencing the Scoffers
What is the problem with admitting to old sins? Why was Moshe silent when some of the people of Israel said that Hashem would not return His divine presence to His people? Why was there three months from the time that the material of the Mishkan was completed until it was erected? Why was it…
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Guest post by Daniel Based on my best calculations, I gave very close to, or just over, $25 in tzedakah throughout Purim this year. I was makpid to the best of my ability to always give something to anyone that asked me. Upon arriving back at my house, there was a letter waiting for me,…
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Guest post by Daniel A teacher I had in yeshiva once said to me that “nothing the Jews do right according to Torah can be used against them by the enemies of Israel.” i.e. That which klal Yisroel fails to do properly can be used against them by the enemies of Israel. This is reflected…
Read MoreMiketz – Facing adversity
Why did Yosef feel like he had to make sure the dreams were fulfilled? Why did the brothers have to go through this ordeal? Why did we need to be oppressed in the Chanukah story and then receive a miraculous salvation? Find out in this week’s parsha podcast, entitled, “Facing adversity.” By the way, you…
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