wealth
Behar – Sharing the Wealth
What is the Torah’s approach to charity and ‘spreading the wealth?’ Why does the midrash place the idea of spiritual wealth beside the concept of material wealth? What are the mechanics of the spiritual principle behind the fact that when I share what I have – both in wisdom and in material matters – I…
Read MoreLech Lecha – At The Threshold
Why do the Jewish people need to go through exile? Why do the forces of evil attack them there? How does Hashem’s promise in regards to the Egyptian exile apply to the other exiles? What is the ‘great wealth’ that the Jews receive as they leave exile? Find out in this week’s parsha podcast. Running…
Read MoreMatos – 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 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 MorePesach – Leaving Egypt with great wealth
Why is it necessary for the Jewish people to be enslaved in Egypt? What does Egypt represent? What is the concept of the Jewish people leaving Egypt with great riches? Why is the Mishkan and Beis Hamikdash bedecked with silver and gold? What is the significance of the parallel idea in the future redemption? What…
Read MoreYosef and the wealth of redemption
My wife recently read the book “Let My Nation Descend” by Yosef Deutsch, which details the account of the sale of Yosef, culminating with the young nation of Israel journeying to Egypt. She shared a remarkable part of the story with me that I thought was both interesting and thought provoking. On page 214, he…
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