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Vayigash – Tears, Silence and Shechina

By Ari Goldwag | December 21, 2012 |

What is the difference between the crying Yosef does with Benjamin, as opposed to his crying with his other brothers? Why does Benjamin merit to have the Divine Presence in his portion? What is the secret of the silence of Benjamin, Yosef, Rochel and Esther? Why do Yosef and Benjamin cry about the destruction of…

Crying in our times?

By Ari Goldwag | July 27, 2012 |

I got the following question from a friend who listens to my podcasts: I’ve just listened to your this week’s Parsha podcast and I can honestly say even at the age 52 which I am, I have never felt so well prepared for Tisha B’Av as I now feel after having listened to your podcast.…