Bitachon 180 - Israel Always Has Hashem

We continue our study with the next passuk of Tehillim perek 62 passuk 9, which speaks about Dovid Hamelech's suggestion to his nation to place our faith in Hashem at all times.

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Running time: 19:20

Call Of Moshiach 5 - Open Revelation

We talk about the idea that both Torah and the land of Israel are given as an 'inheritance,' which means that on one hand we have them automatically, as children of the Avos, but at the same time, we must prove ourselves worthy children of theirs. The main reason this is true is that Hashem directly oversees what happens in Israel, as opposed to other lands which are watched over indirectly, through angels. This being the case, a higher level is needed to merit to live in the land.

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Running time: 17:22

Bitachon 179 - Hashem Gives Strength and Honor

We study together the passuk in Tehillim perek 62 passuk 8 which speaks of the request of Dovid Hamelech of Hashem to save him and bring about honor for him. This is in the merit of his having been promised by Hashem that he would be king, and in the merit of his trust in Hashem and seeking to be righteous.

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Running time: 20:21

Succos - Gog Umagog Brings Order

Why is the war of Gog Umagog (Armageddon) associated with the holiday of Succos, such that we read to Haftaros from sections in Tanach that speak of it? Why do the Romans and Persians claim that they helped the Jewish people in their exile, when in truth they only helped themselves? Why do they get the mitzvah of Succah and then kick it as they leave because of the heat? What is the idea of the Clouds of Hashem's Glory which accompanied us in the wilderness, and will protect us in the future time of Moshiach? Why is the idea of the Simchas Beis Hasho'eva (rejoicing in the water drawing) a central theme of Succos, and how does it relate to the future time when men and women are in separate groups as they mourn for the death of Moshiach ben Yosef?

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Running time: 35:10

Call of Moshiach 4 - Bring Moshiach Now

We continue reading from Em Habonim Semeicha and among the topics, we discuss how we can be part of the rebuilding of Eretz Yisrael and thereby be part of bring Moshiach actively.

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Running time: 15:45

Yom Kippur - Pray for Am Yisrael

What was the content of the special prayer of the High Priest on the holiest of days in the holiest place on Earth? What is the concept of bracha-blessing? What was unique about the approach of Moshe generally and how did this contribute to his ability to give the blessings he gave to the entire Jewish people? Why is the blessing specifically given at the end of his life, and why do we seek these blessings as we complete a year and begin a new year? How can we merit a good year for ourselves and for all of the people of Israel?

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Running time: 29:38

Bitachon 178 - We Can Always Return

We study together the passuk in Tehillim chapter 61 passuk 4, where Dovid Hamelech speaks of Hashem being his protection, a fortress of strength from his enemies. Among other ideas we explore is the idea that Dovid does not depend on Hashem for his own sake, but rather he asks Hashem to show his greatness for His own sake. This parallels the idea that we can always return to Hashem, for even if we've done wrong, He waits for us to return and does not lose faith in us.

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Running time: 18:56

Call of Moshiach 3 - The Time is Now

In this podcast, we continue our discussion with the precedent for Am Yisrael to be saved by someone who does not seem to be a righteous individual, as represented by Yiftach HaGiladi. We also explore the idea of the call of Ezra and Nechemia who called the Jews back from their 70 year exile in Babylon, and the very few who heeded the call, although the 2nd Beis Hamikdash (Temple) was already rebuilt. We are charged not to make the same mistake.

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Running time: 19:30

Haazinu-Rosh Hashana - Rising to the Heavens

Why does Moshe speak to the Heavens before the Earth, as if to say he is closer to the upper spheres? Why does it seem that Moshe has reversed the order, where the Heaven is supposed to be for Hashem while the Earth is meant for mankind? Why does Moshe demand of the Heaven to listen if that would seem to stop it from saying Hashem's praises? What is the idea of the mouth, heart and ears of the Heavens? How does the Shofar serve to encourage Hashem to stand up from His throne of judgment and sit, instead, on His throne of Divine Mercy? What is the idea of the Shofar in relationship to the root Sh-F-R which denotes beautification? How does the narrow end of the Shofar denote judgment and the wide end denote mercy?

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Running time: 29:19