Tzav - We Must Return Before Moshiach Comes

What are the differences between the Olah sacrifice and the Shelamim sacrifice? Were both in existence before the Torah was given? What is the hint to the fact that the Shelamim sacrifice was a new idea that the Torah brought forth? What are the 'winds of the North' that are awakened, and how do they compare to the 'winds of the South?' What is meant by the words of sages that the Jewish people shall return 'from the North' and come 'to the South?' How does this involve Gog and Magog and Moshiach? How do these two winds ultimately blow at the same time, although they are contradictory? What is meant by the fact that we must give 'permission' to Hashem to return to His Holy Temple?

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Running time: 28:14

Bitachon 104 - Confidence in Hashem

We discuss the passuk in Tehillim - ch. 11 verse 1 - which talks of Dovid Hamelech's confidence in Hashem, despite all the voices that claim he should 'be like a bird flying far into the mountains' in fear. It's that sense of confidence that he feels that helps him know that his request for help will be answered.

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Running time: 20:15

Vayikra - Longing to Return

What is the lesson of the reference of geirim (converts) as 'those who return to the Divine shadow?' In what ways are the geirim compared to the people of Israel themselves, who are like grains and vines? Why does Hashem call out to Moshe from the Tabernacle specifically with the name given to him by the daughter of Pharoah? Why do we read this calling and the previous parshios which deal with the construction of the Tabernacle specifically right before Pesach (Passover)? What is the idea of 'Lebanon' which is referred to in the verses in Hoshea - sometimes as a reference to the land of Israel, and sometimes as a reference to the Beis Hamikdash (Temple)?

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Running time: 29:17

Bitachon 103 - Knowing Hashem's Name

We explore the famous passuk 'v'yivtichu vecha' that talks of those who know Hashem's name and trust in Him, and how Hashem never forsakes those who seek Him. When we understand that Hashem's name means that He is always with us, this gives us the strength to have full confidence in His ultimate salvation.

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Running time: 23:23

Vayakhel-Pekudei - Drawing Down Blessings

What is the concept of 'with the bringing' of contributions, there is also a 'contribution of Hashem?' What is the concept of the word 'v'zos' - and this? How does one draw down blessings upon oneself? How does one merit Divine Assistance - the presence of the Shechina-Divine Presence? What is the concept of Knesses Yisrael - the Congregation of Israel? Why are the Jewish people referred to as the 'contribution of Hashem?'

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Running time: 25:36

Bitachon 102 - Growth from the Challenges

We discuss the verse which speaks of the Hashem saving us from the challenging situation, but is understood to mean that the very challenge itself serves to humble us and bring us to a spiritual level which itself serves to bring about the salvation we seek.

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Running time: 21:38

Ki Sisa - Knowing and Doing

What was it that Hashem 'saw' before He created the world? What is the difference between seeing and hearing? How does this relate to Chochma/Wisdom and Binah/Intuitive Understanding? What are the stages of the Torah's unfolding, first at Sinai, then with the Tabernacle, and then as the Jews were about to enter Israel? Where do we see that it is not enough to understand the material before giving a lecture, but it needs to first be expressed to oneself? Why is the prerequisite for Torah 'Yiras Chet' - fear of sin? Why was Yocheved rewarded with a child - Moshe - who would give the Torah, and why was Miriam rewarded with a great grandchild - Betzalel - who would form the Tabernacle?

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Running time: 25:42

Bitachon 101 - Ask For Torah Success

We explore the idea that in order for the request we make with our Bitachon to be fulfilled, the focus needs to be on success in Torah, mitzvos and spiritual matters - then we are guaranteed that we will have Divine Assistance.

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Running time: 25:23

Tetzaveh - Diamonds and Covenants

Why is the concept of the Bris-Covenant (Circumcision) the very merit that Aharon the High Priest is accompanied by when he enters the Holy of Holies to get atonement for the Jewish people? How does this parallel the fact that the Efod, containing the 12 precious stones that correspond to the 12 tribes also serves as a merit for their atonement? What is the concept of eight and how does it manifest in the eighth day of the bris and the eight garments of the high priest? What are the 'bundles' of sins and how are they atoned for by the 'bundles' of mitzvos (commandments)?

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Running time: 24:55