Torah Learning with Ari

We continue in the words of our sages as they teach us that we need not be worried if we lack the means – our help is only from Hashem – just as it was with our ‘teachers’ and ‘forebears.’ We also encounter the concept that the word ‘then’ is related to a miracle that…

What is the depth of the idea of whether the Torah can be written in other languages? What is the difference between Hebrew and all other languages? How does the ‘Tree of Life’ – the Torah – serve to cure and purify the languages or the tongue? What is the significance of the fact that…

We discuss a number of ideas brought out in chazal. Among them is the foundational idea that the fear, or lack of bitachon, can bring about the very thing we fear, Heaven forbid. With courage, commitment and confidence in Hashem, however, we can face all of our challenges. Repeating pesukim also helps us to remind…

What is the meaning of the ‘heart of the wise that is on the right’ as opposed to the ‘heart of the fool on the left?’ What is behind the placement of the cattle before the children in the statement of the children of Gad and Reuven? How does Moshe correct them? What is the…

We discuss the idea that Bitachon always has an effect, even for those who are not righteous. We also explore the approach of Hillel, who would trust in Hashem that he would receive the best food for Shabbos – and knew that what is for today – is for today. CLICK HERE to listen to…

What is behind the concept of Nedarim which are at the end of Parshas Pinchas and the beginning of Matos? Why do they immediately follow the commandment for the offerings of Shmini Atzeres? What is the deeper concept behind the diminishment of the Bull offerings that are brought throughout the days of Succos? What is…

We start learning together a section in the sefer “Bitach Bashem” where he quotes from sources in the Gemara and Midrash that speak about the idea of Bitachon. We start with a section that speaks of the importance of maintaining our relationship with Hashem at the center of our life through our Bitachon, in order…

What is the unique challenge that presents itself at the transition time of Redemption? How does this play out when the Jews are redeemed from Egypt, as opposed to their imminent arrival in the Holy Land? How was this manifest before the Second Temple was built in the times of Esther? What protected the Jewish…

We study some more ideas from the Gra about Bitachon, among them is that Bitachon is a mitzvah that includes and impacts all the other Mitzvos (commandments), and it is an exalted level, especially when accompanied by righteousness (though Bitachon can be used by anyone). CLICK HERE to listen Running time: 21:20

What is the significance of the fact that the war with Sichon happened during Elul and that the war with Og happened right after Succos, as the Jews stood at the border of the land of Israel? Why was Moshe concerned about this war with Og – what merit did the Jewish people lack, and…