Reuven
Matos – Fighting for God's Sake
What is the difference between Bilam’s use of God’s name and Pinchos’ use of God’s name, especially in light of the fact that they both are able to come before God’s throne of Glory? What is the special power of the small army force that Pinchos leads in battle against Midian? What is the significance…
Read MoreVayeshev – Unconditional Love and Judgment
What was at the root of the animosity the brothers had toward Yosef? If Yosef was a tzaddik, who represented the concept of Hashem’s unconditional love, why did that love not seem to extend to his brothers – why did he speak negatively of them instead of finding their good points? Why was Reuven the…
Read MoreMatos-Masei – Wisdom, power and wealth
What is the Torah’s approach to wealth, power and wisdom? Are these all positive things? What was specifically wrong with the request of the sons of Reuven and Gad? Why was their wealth classified with that of Korach and Haman? How does one truly receive these three great attributes as gifts? Find out in this…
Read MoreSuccos-Vzos Habracha – Riding the Willows
What is the concept of the willow branch? Why is it taken separately on Succos? Why does Hashem ‘ride on the willows?’ Why do the souls of Sodom return before the Messiah comes? Why does King David’s soul and Moshiach’s soul descend from an illicit union? Why are Reuven and Yehuda placed next to each…
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