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Shemos – Meriting Redemption
What does it mean that Hashem redeems us for the ‘sake of His name and the sake of His covenant?’ What is the difference between ‘seeing’ and ‘knowing?’ Why does Hashem ‘see’ our sins, but ‘know’ about our good deeds? How can we be redeemed in the merit of something we will do in the…
Read MoreYom Kippur – Renewing Commitment
Why is the death of Nadav and Avihu the preface to the High Priest’s service on Yom Kippur? How does one relate to the transgressions one has done, and the distance he has created between himself and God? How does one use the power of commitment to move past the ‘seven falls’ and ‘stand up?’…
Read MoreBehaaloscha – Holiness Amidst Impurity
In this week’s parsha podcast, we study the lesson of R’ Nosson on the verses which speak about the Pesach Sheni – the second chance at bringing the Passover sacrifice, which was revealed through the request of those who were impure, and therefore unable to bring the Pesach sacrifice in its correct time. This is…
Read MoreVayelech – Giving it all to Hashem
Why does the special mitzvah of Hakhel (gathering) apply immediately after Shmitah (sabbatical year)? Why is it referred to as being in the Shmitah year, even though it’s in the following year? What is the parallel here between Shmitah and Shabbos? What is the special power of atonement intrinsic to Yom Kippur? What is the…
Read MoreReturn Again
I would like to share a podcast that I made about four years ago, called ‘the gates of return.’ It was a one episode podcast for no reason other than the fact it was a bit challenging to make. I recently had more than one request for another episode for the aseres yemei teshuva, so…
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