Toldos - Moshiach's Secret Clothing

What were the 'desired clothes' that Esav wore when he served his father Yitzchak? Why did Yaakov wear them when he came in to steal the brachos (blessings)? Why did Esav kill Nimrod in order to get them? What is the significance of the fact that they were the original clothes of Adam and Eve that Hashem had tailor made for them? How did they parallel (in a lower dimensional way) the 'clothes' of Adam before the sin? How did Nimrod misuse them? How was Esav able to fool Yitzchak into thinking he was righteous with these garments? Why did the suddenly have 'the smell of the Garden of Eden' when Yaakov wore them? How are these very garments Moshiach's 'secret clothing?'

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Running time: 36:15

Bitachon 184 - When Israel Prospers All Prosper

We study together the passuk in Tehillim chapter 69 passuk 7, which speaks of Dovid Hamelech's request of Hashem that he and the people of Israel should prosper and succeed so that all those who trust in Hashem will know that they have upon Whom to rely.

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Running time: 23:02

Chayei Sarah - The Big Picture

What is the idea behind Hashem 'knowing the days of the whole ones?' Why do we find that when both Avraham and Sarah die, the Torah implies that their days were very full? What is their 'inheritance that lasts forever? What is the concept of the righteous knowing about their reward just before they pass on from this world? What are the 13 'rivers of persimmon' that were the 'reward' for the great Amora, R' Abahu? Why was he nervous that he would not have reward, and how was he calmed from his fears?

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Running time: 30:10

Bitachon 183 - Israel's Enemies Fall Fast

We study together the 64th chapter of Tehillim, and focus in on the last passuk. Dovid Hamelech speaks of the great joy of the tzadik as he watches the downfall of his hidden enemies who try to covertly shoot their arrows at him - Hashem personally takes them down. This triumph is not only his, but belongs also to all of those who walk on the straight path.

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Running time: 20:36

Call of Moshiach 8 - Troubled Times Moshiach Signs

We begin the first chapter of the sefer Eim Habonim Semecha, which addresses the issue that the author faced as he suffered the tribulations of the plight of Jewry during the Holocaust - why does it seem that Moshiach must come with such great suffering? Can Moshiach come without suffering? Is great difficulty a sign of the imminent arrival of the age of Moshiach?

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Running time: 22:13

Vayera - Cataclysmic World Events

Why were the cities of Sodom and Amora being destroyed at the very same moment that Avraham and Sarah were about to miraculously conceive with Yitzchak, and also when the nations of Amon and Moav were founded? In the face of World changing cataclysmic events, why do some people fear their sins, and others fear in wait of their reward? What are the special characteristics of Avraham that made him worthy of being raised above the spiritual realms, and to be the 'king' of the world? How do these parallel the same traits that Chizkiyahu hamelech had and that we are enjoined to emulate as we enter the times of Moshiach?

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Running time: 29:32

Bitachon 182 - Jews Unify in Prayer

We continue our study of the passuk in Tehillim perek 62 passuk 9, which speaks about Dovid Hamelech's suggestion to his nation to place our faith in Hashem at all times. Among the ideas we explore is the teaching that Dovid refers to us as a 'nation' which implies that our prayers when we are in unity are so much more powerful.

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Running time: 20:33

Call of Moshiach 7 - Why was Israel Built by the Secular?

We explore the idea brought in the Gemara in Sanhedrin which speaks of King Omri's merit of maintaining his kingship for three generations. It was based on the fact that he had built up a great city in Israel - the city of Shomron. Although he was exceedingly wicked, the very act of building Israel is a spiritual act that has great merit, even if done without the proper intent. We also explore a story with Rav Shraga Feivel Mendlowitz, who explained how important Jewish sovereignty over Israel is, as a sanctuary for Jews, and a possible reason why it was being built by secular Jews.

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Running time: 21:54

Lech Lecha - Smashing Idols

What is the significance of the relationship between Avraham and his brother Haran, who dies? Why does this relationship manifest in the marriage of Avraham to Haran's daugther Sarah-Yiscah? Why does this also lend itself to Haran's son, Lot, accompanying him in his travels? What is the concept of idolatry, and how does it manifest today? What was Avraham trying to prove in his conversation with Nimrod, as he expressed the way different elements of nature are superior to others? Why does the argument end when Avraham expresses the superior nature of man? Why does Avraham experience the miracle of being thrown in the fiery furnace and survive, yet Haran, his brother, dies as a result? Why was Haran only affected by the fire on his innards, and his body remained unscathed?

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Running time: 29:14

Bitachon 181 - Gratitude and Trust

We continue our study of the passuk in Tehillim perek 62 passuk 9, which speaks about Dovid Hamelech's suggestion to his nation to place our faith in Hashem at all times. We speak of the idea that we need to work on recognizing He is behind everything - both in the good times and the challenging times. We also speak of the idea that gratitude and recognition of the good He has done for us is a powerful foundation for Bitachon.

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Running time: 20:08

 

Call of Moshiach 6 - Self Sacrifice - the Merit to Inherit

We continue our study of the sefer Em Habonim Semecha, where he explains that the reason Avraham Avinu merited to be given the land of Israel was because of his willingness to give up his life for Hashem. To the degree that we are willing to sacrifice to serve Hashem properly - whether it is in learning Torah or keeping any of the commandments or living in Israel, that is what makes us proper inheritors to receive the land of Israel.

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Running time: 18:08

Noach - Planting a Righteous World

What is the significance of Noach as the tzadik who lived through three different ages of spiritual challenge? What is the idea behind Noach being 'uprooted' and then 'planted' in the Teiva-Ark that he built? Why were his sons all born after he was 500 years old, and less than 100 years before the flood? What is the idea behind the fact that Jews, and possibly also non-Jews, will live forever once Moshiach comes? If so, how can there be someone who 'dies young' at the age of 100? What is the parallel between the age of 100 and the age of 20?

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Running time: 29:59