tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9516743603071501242024-03-18T05:07:18.725+02:00Geulah PerspectivesThoughts, inspirations, chizzuk and Torah for our timesAri Goldwaghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02001830904029918392noreply@blogger.comBlogger1239125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-951674360307150124.post-37617563010060841772024-03-15T14:14:00.000+02:002024-03-15T14:14:07.468+02:00Pekudei - Israel Gets Past the Tough Times<p>Why were the Jewish people unable to complete the construction of the Tabernacle? Why was it necessary for both Moshe Rabenu, who completed the Mishkan-Tabernacle, as well as Shlomo Hamelech (King Solomon) to have special spiritual assistance to complete the building? Why did the merchant who came to Jerusalem at first not sell his merchandise at all, but ultimately sold his merchandise very quickly? What is the 'last laugh' that Moshe had on his detractors? Why was he at first not involved in the construction of the mishkan, yet he completed it? Why did R' Shimon bar Yochai instruct his students not to leave Israel and not to strive to acquire wealth? Why is it built into acquiring Israel that in order to do so one must get past tough times?</p><p>Find out in this week's <a href="http://www.puresoulband.com/podcast/Pekudei5784.mp3">Parsha Podcast</a>.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/i8LZNwil9hw" width="320" youtube-src-id="i8LZNwil9hw"></iframe></div><br /><p><br /></p>Ari Goldwaghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02001830904029918392noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-951674360307150124.post-88572712243886165132024-03-13T14:47:00.003+02:002024-03-13T14:47:13.883+02:00Bitachon 152 - Hashem Does For Israel<p>We explore the passuk in Tehillim ch. 37 passuk 5 which speaks of the idea to 'roll your ways onto Hashem.' The result is that 'when you trust in Him, he will do it.' This brings to the fore that we must always make sure that our intention in all our deeds is to serve Hashem. Furthermore, the efforts we put in - when we determine that we need efforts of some sort - must never replace our belief that it is always truly Hashem who is doing it for us.</p><p><a href="http://www.puresoulband.com/podcast/Bitachon152.mp3">CLICK HERE</a> to listen to the audio</p><p>Running time: 23:01</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/piRHLo0o3VM" width="320" youtube-src-id="piRHLo0o3VM"></iframe></div><br /><p><br /></p>Ari Goldwaghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02001830904029918392noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-951674360307150124.post-47184687894738353812024-03-08T11:27:00.004+02:002024-03-08T11:27:41.263+02:00Vayakhel - Israel's Source of Light<p>Why does the Torah refer to the creation of the Ark of the Covenant by Betzalel in the singular, seeming to imply he did it on his own? What was created first - the spiritual light of Creation or the Heavens and the Earth? What was Betzalel able to deduce from the creation of the light first? How does the Aron represent this light? What was the 'additional wisdom' of Noach and how did Betzalel use a similar kind of wisdom in deducing that the Aron should be created first, before the rest of the structure of the Mishkan?</p><p>Find out in this week's <a href="http://www.puresoulband.com/podcast/Vayakhel5784.mp3">Parsha Podcast</a>.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/z3uPlWhQPL8" width="320" youtube-src-id="z3uPlWhQPL8"></iframe></div><br /><p><br /></p>Ari Goldwaghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02001830904029918392noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-951674360307150124.post-83137443478196320732024-03-05T18:19:00.002+02:002024-03-05T18:19:37.245+02:00Bitachon 151 - Israel's Attachment to Hashem<p><span style="background-color: white; color: #0d0d0d; font-family: Roboto, Noto, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; white-space-collapse: preserve;">We continue exploring the passuk in Tehillim ch. 37 passuk 4 which continues from our previous study and tells us about the connection to Hashem we experience in a state of Bitachon, which can manifest as an ecstatic state of joy or intense prayer. Either way, when it's real, it gets results!</span></p><p><a href="http://www.puresoulband.com/podcast/Bitachon151.mp3">CLICK HERE</a> to listen</p><p>Running time: 21:38</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/RW9tlGlS5H8" width="320" youtube-src-id="RW9tlGlS5H8"></iframe></div><br /><p><br /></p>Ari Goldwaghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02001830904029918392noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-951674360307150124.post-90789493201094554582024-03-01T12:11:00.004+02:002024-03-01T12:11:57.475+02:00Ki Sisa - The Artist's Many Names<p>Why does Hashem ask Moshe to 'look at the name' of Betzalel? Where was Betzalel's name to be seen? How was it that Betzalel was able to manifest such exquisite artistry if the Jewish people had been slaves and he had no chance to study his art? What is the significance of the 'many names' of Eliyahu and of Betzalel? Why does the Torah sometimes mention the person's name and also his parents' names and the name of his location? What are the many aspects that go into a person's personality and his ultimate purpose in the world? Why does Hashem have Betzalel, from the tribe of Yehuda, work alongside Oholiav, who is from the tribe of Dan?</p><p>Find out in this week's <a href="http://www.puresoulband.com/podcast/KiSisa5784.mp3">Parsha Podcast</a>.</p><p>Running time: 30:03</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/1ETCaXtl4gk" width="320" youtube-src-id="1ETCaXtl4gk"></iframe></div><br /><p><br /></p>Ari Goldwaghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02001830904029918392noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-951674360307150124.post-90005479757996045972024-02-28T19:07:00.003+02:002024-02-28T19:07:31.832+02:00Bitachon 150 - All Your Heart's Wishes<p>We continue exploring the passuk in Tehillim ch. 37 passuk 4 which continues from our previous study and tells us about the connection to Hashem we experience in a state of Bitachon, which we can compare to the feeling we have on Shabbos. The passuk finishes with the fact that all our 'hearts desires' will be fulfilled, hinting to the idea that with Bitachon we can depend on Hashem to obtain more than just our necessities.</p><p><a href="http://www.puresoulband.com/podcast/Bitachon150.mp3">CLICK HERE</a> to listen to the audio</p><p>Running time: 22:45</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/YOTVfzCX_Do" width="320" youtube-src-id="YOTVfzCX_Do"></iframe></div><br /><p><br /></p>Ari Goldwaghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02001830904029918392noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-951674360307150124.post-32161604397230749392024-02-23T11:40:00.000+02:002024-02-23T11:40:00.476+02:00Tetzaveh - Israel's Secret Weapon<p>Why does the Torah use the word 'davar' - 'thing' or 'matter' in introducing the order of initiating Aharon and his sons into their Kohen service in the Mishkan-Tabernacle? What are the two 'matters' that can be used to atone and bring salvation when we do not have the ability to bring sacrifices? How do words of Torah and heartfelt prayer bring about the revelation of Hashem in the world? Why is Haman referred to as both an oppressor and an enemy? Why does Mordechai return to his sackcloth, fasting and prayer even after he is 'raised up' and clothed with king's garments and rides the king's horse? What is it that ultimately provides atonement for Aharon for having facilitated the sin of the Golden Calf?</p><p>Find out in this week's <a href="http://www.puresoulband.com/podcast/Tetzaveh5784.mp3">Parsha Podcast</a>.</p><p>Running time: 29:42</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/YT7m3zQoHs0" width="320" youtube-src-id="YT7m3zQoHs0"></iframe></div><br /><p><br /></p>Ari Goldwaghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02001830904029918392noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-951674360307150124.post-62412542625382613392024-02-21T18:34:00.003+02:002024-02-21T18:34:31.060+02:00Bitachon 149 - Israel's Source of Peace<p><span style="white-space-collapse: preserve;">We continue exploring the passuk in Tehillim ch. 37 passuk 3 which speaks of Dovid Hamelech's advice to not only trust in Hashem, but also do good. This means that we can not suffice ourselves only with a trusting relationship with Hashem, but His help engenders an obligation to also be honest about our negative actions that require fixing. Additionally, the guarantee is that when we have Bitachon, we can be sure we will be able to live in peace because we are connected to the Source of peace, which is Hashem.</span></p><p><span style="white-space-collapse: preserve;"><a href="http://www.puresoulband.com/podcast/Bitachon149.mp3">CLICK HERE</a> to listen to the audio</span></p><p><span style="white-space-collapse: preserve;">Running time: 22:11</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/uqcJTDZ48Ww" width="320" youtube-src-id="uqcJTDZ48Ww"></iframe></div><br /><span style="white-space-collapse: preserve;"><br /></span><p></p>Ari Goldwaghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02001830904029918392noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-951674360307150124.post-64483370828910859242024-02-16T14:09:00.003+02:002024-02-16T14:09:24.020+02:00Terumah - Israel is G-d's Child<p><span style="white-space-collapse: preserve;">How do we 'take an example from Heaven' in the construction of the Tabernacle? What are the many parallels between the 'throne room' of Hashem above, and the place of His Presence here on earth? What do each of these elements represent? What is the significance of Hashem calling the gold and silver of the Mishkan his? How do the Tabernacle and Beis Hamikdash (Temple) manifest the relationship between Hashem and the people of Israel - Shepherd to flock, Watchman to vineyard, and Father to son?</span></p><p><span style="white-space-collapse: preserve;">Find out in this week's <a href="http://www.puresoulband.com/podcast/Terumah5784.mp3">Parsha Podcast</a>.</span></p><p><span style="white-space-collapse: preserve;">Running time: 27:59</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/1lBQMWx81mI" width="320" youtube-src-id="1lBQMWx81mI"></iframe></div><br /><span style="white-space-collapse: preserve;"><br /></span><p></p>Ari Goldwaghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02001830904029918392noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-951674360307150124.post-81184313753640975022024-02-14T20:43:00.002+02:002024-02-14T20:43:50.688+02:00Bitachon 148 - Fear Not - Israel's Enemies Won't Succeed<p>We explore the passuk in Tehillim ch. 37 passuk 3 which speaks of Dovid Hamelech's assurance that even if it seems that Israel's enemies are succeeding - heaven forbid - we can rest assured that ultimately, those who truly trust in Hashem will be far more successful.</p><p><a href="http://www.puresoulband.com/podcast/Bitachon148.mp3">CLICK HERE</a> to lisen to the audio</p><p>Running time 22:06</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/GvSuxsm8akk" width="320" youtube-src-id="GvSuxsm8akk"></iframe></div><br /> <p></p>Ari Goldwaghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02001830904029918392noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-951674360307150124.post-7703148727561882782024-02-09T15:22:00.004+02:002024-02-09T15:22:53.708+02:00Mishpatim - Creating Angels<p>Why does the Torah place the concept of the inclined ramp of the altar right next to the concept of the laws? Why is there concern of immodesty walking up the ramp if the Kohanim had undergarments to prevent immodesty? What is the concept of 'walking with small steps' versus 'walking with large steps?' How are angels created from the commandments we perform, and how do they serve to protect us? What is the concept of the order of first creating the angels, then being accompanied by the Shechinah, then having our prayers answered? What is the danger of 'rebelling against the angel' that is involved with the secret of having our prayers answered?</p><p>Find out in this week's <a href="http://www.puresoulband.com/podcast/Mishpatim5784.mp3">Parsha Podcast</a>.</p><p>Running time: 23:33</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/rMyOkLg6CFc" width="320" youtube-src-id="rMyOkLg6CFc"></iframe></div><br /><p><br /></p>Ari Goldwaghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02001830904029918392noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-951674360307150124.post-46271249752049012882024-02-06T19:04:00.002+02:002024-02-06T19:04:16.367+02:00Bitachon 147 - Bitachon Redeems Us<p>We continue our study in the passuk in Tehillim chapter 34 passuk 23, which speaks of how Hashem redeems the soul of His servants, and finds no guilt in those who trust in Him. This means that Bitachon has an amazing side effect - that we are judged more favorably by Hashem when we are striving to have a good relationship with Him!</p><p><a href="http://www.puresoulband.com/podcast/Bitachon147.mp3">CLICK HERE</a> to listen to the audio</p><p>Running time: 23:24</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/X_2EyZDBP8Q" width="320" youtube-src-id="X_2EyZDBP8Q"></iframe></div><br /><p><br /></p>Ari Goldwaghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02001830904029918392noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-951674360307150124.post-7409494782688161002024-02-02T10:18:00.003+02:002024-02-02T10:18:15.444+02:00Yisro - Israel Receives the Torah<p>Why does it speak of Moshe 'going up' to receive the Torah, if Hashem 'came down' with all His hosts, as it were, to give the Torah? How was Moshe's previous battle with angels now helpful in his current mission, to capture the Torah from the hands of the angels? What was the ultimate merit that Moshe used to bring the Torah to the people of Israel? What is the deeper lesson of the Midrash's teaching that Moshe's faced changed so that he looked like Avraham? Why did the angels need to acquiesce when they saw Avraham's face? How does the merit of our righteous ones and the forefathers help us when we are not righteous?</p><p>Find out in this week's <a href="http://www.puresoulband.com/podcast/Yisro5784.mp3">Parsha Podcast</a>.</p><p>Running time: 29:15</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/CVXmKJ8fSH0" width="320" youtube-src-id="CVXmKJ8fSH0"></iframe></div><br /><p><br /></p>Ari Goldwaghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02001830904029918392noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-951674360307150124.post-44418290744167399952024-01-30T22:28:00.003+02:002024-01-30T22:28:36.879+02:00Bitachon 146 - Taste Hashem's Goodness<p>We continue our study of the passuk in Tehillim chapter 34 passuk 9, which speaks about the tangible 'taste' of Hashem's goodness that we can experience when we place our full trust in Him. Doing so involves contemplation of the good, looking for the good, and in developing the state of Bitachon - confidence that Hashem will do good for us - we experience that goodness more directly.</p><p><a href="http://www.puresoulband.com/podcast/Bitachon146.mp3">CLICK HERE</a> to listen to the audio</p><p>Running time: 21:19</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/vqTrUbnhwmo" width="320" youtube-src-id="vqTrUbnhwmo"></iframe></div><br /><p><br /></p>Ari Goldwaghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02001830904029918392noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-951674360307150124.post-63602790000802909352024-01-26T13:21:00.002+02:002024-01-26T13:21:47.578+02:00Beshalach - Israel Has Nowhere to Turn But to Hashem<p>Why is Egypt compared to a fox, while the four great Kingdoms of Israel's exiles were all compared to great animals? What was Egypt's crafty plan for survival from the growing menace of the Israelite population in their midst? Why did it involve throwing the babies in water, as opposed to using fire or the sword as a means of destruction? Why did Hashem 'bring the Egyptians to the deluge' as opposed to bringing the deluge to the Egyptians? How were the people of Israel able to survive if they, like the Egyptians, were surrounded on four sides by the waters of the sea?</p><p>Find out in this week's <a href="http://www.puresoulband.com/podcast/Beshalach5784.mp3">Parsha Podcast</a>.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/k7nrd_vy8zk" width="320" youtube-src-id="k7nrd_vy8zk"></iframe></div><br /><p><br /></p>Ari Goldwaghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02001830904029918392noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-951674360307150124.post-75065871138669539312024-01-23T16:21:00.002+02:002024-01-23T16:21:18.263+02:00Bitachon 145 - Taste the Good of Israel's G-d<p>We look at the passuk in Tehillim chapter 34 passuk 9, which speaks about the tangible 'taste' of Hashem's goodness that we can experience when we place our full trust in Him. Ultimately, this has to do with our ability to focus on the broader picture, and see beyond the challenge of the moment, so that we can indeed get a real feel for His all encompassing kindness.</p><p><a href="http://www.puresoulband.com/podcast/Bitachon145.mp3">CLICK HERE</a> to listen to the audio</p><p>Running time: 21:15</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/e3iD1Zl6Qg4" width="320" youtube-src-id="e3iD1Zl6Qg4"></iframe></div><br /><p><br /></p>Ari Goldwaghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02001830904029918392noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-951674360307150124.post-55157179453407677242024-01-19T14:12:00.003+02:002024-01-19T14:12:28.944+02:00Bo - Israel - Miraculous Nation<p>What is special about the month of Nissan, in which Pesach (Passover) falls? Why has the 'New Year' changed from its original time - in Tishrei (when we celebrate Rosh Hashana) to being in Nissan? What is the depth of the idea that the people of Israel became a miraculous nation with their exodus from Egypt? In what way were they like a prince released from prison? What is meant by the midrash which states that Hashem redeemed Himself, as it were, when He redeemed us from Egypt?</p><p>Find out in this week's <a href="http://www.puresoulband.com/podcast/Bo5784.mp3">Parsha Podcast</a>.</p><p>Running time: 23:53</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/PuaR_AWbVUY" width="320" youtube-src-id="PuaR_AWbVUY"></iframe></div><br /><p><br /></p>Ari Goldwaghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02001830904029918392noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-951674360307150124.post-63951868978658972392024-01-16T22:38:00.002+02:002024-01-16T22:38:15.986+02:00Bitachon 144 - Israel's Natural is Supernatural<p>We finish our discussion of the passuk in Tehillim (Psalms) 33, verse 22, which speaks of our recognition that the degree of Hashem's open intervention in our lives corresponds to the degree that we hope to Him for our success. If we trust on the level of the righteous, then we merit to be treated with supernatural care. If we choose to live in a natural space, we are treated naturally. But we learn that the natural state of the people of Israel is to have Hashem's flow coming to us, unless we doubt Hashem.</p><p><a href="http://www.puresoulband.com/podcast/Bitachon144.mp3">CLICK HERE</a> to listen to the audio</p><p>Running time: 21:55</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/tg5_k4UOkRc" width="320" youtube-src-id="tg5_k4UOkRc"></iframe></div><br /><p><br /></p>Ari Goldwaghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02001830904029918392noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-951674360307150124.post-67831926878871534862024-01-12T15:33:00.000+02:002024-01-16T22:33:35.082+02:00Vaera - Signs of Salvation and Justice<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Pz9QF7CeZco" width="320" youtube-src-id="Pz9QF7CeZco"></iframe></div><br />What is the meaning of the sign that Moshe gave Pharaoh when the staff was thrown down and turned into a snake? Does Hashem need to prove that 'He is right' or is His ultimate desire that the wicked turn back to Him? Why did the righteous individuals - Noach, Chizkiya, Chananya, Mishael and Azaryah all ask for signs from Hashem, and what did they show? How does this parallel the sign that Pharaoh requested and what is showed? How does Hashem use the Jewish people as a tool for his justice?<p></p><p>Find out in this week's <a href="http://www.puresoulband.com/podcast/Vaera5784.mp3">Parsha Podcast</a>.</p>Ari Goldwaghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02001830904029918392noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-951674360307150124.post-9587727023641515152024-01-10T23:00:00.000+02:002024-01-10T23:00:29.575+02:00Ibur Year - 9 months - Significance of Shvat<p>In my <a href="https://youtu.be/fooDk15gmNg">Moshiach Podcast 17,</a> I spoke about the concept of 9 months of 'pregnancy' of the ibur year (leap year) and how they correspond to the 10 sefiros - 9 months of pregnancy from Av >> Adar Sheni and then the tenth month is Nissan.</p><p>Thus: </p><p><b>Av-Elul-Tishrei are the 'mochin' or hidden sefiros of Keser-Chochma-Binah</b> - here the process was hidden and taking place behind the scenes, only coming out in the open at the end of Tishrei.</p><p><b>Cheshvan-Kislev-Teves are the sefiros of Chesed-Gevurah-Tiferes</b> - Chesed was Cheshvan where the war began and - significantly - in the <i>middle of the month</i> - our troops went into Gaza. The middle of the month is always when the month is at its strongest in spiritual terms. Hence we have Pesach on the 15th and Succos on the 15th (and Purim on the 14th-15th). Gevurah is a holding back and we had the ceasefire in the very middle of the month of Kislev. Tiferes is the month we just finished, Teves, where these two came into a certain balance and the full expression of the the first three months.</p><p>As we enter the last trimester, we encounter <b>Shvat-Adar I-Adar II which correspond to Netsach-Hod-Yesod. </b>I don't want to get into all the current events but you can see what's happening and where we are headed if you open your eyes. <b>Netsach-Shvat</b> is the fourth sefirah and corresponds to the fourth day of creation, which is when the <b>Nesirah</b> took place. I won't speak about this here at length, but you can see a lengthy discussion of this in a different context at <a href="https://geulahperspectives.blogspot.com/2011/12/teves-month-of-nesirah.html">this blog post.</a> Basically Nesirah is the painful separation of the female aspect from the male aspect, which start off back to back, in order to bring them into a face to face relationship. This process begins today, <i>Rosh Chodesh</i>, and peaks at <i>Tu B'shvat</i> - the middle of the month. The ramifications of it echo through the months of Adar I and Adar II (Hod and Yesod) until we reach the birth at the very end of Adar, around 25th of Adar and leading into Rosh Chodesh Nissan.</p><p>There is a lot to be said and understood based on the Sefiros and the way they play out in the months of the ibur year, but an important detail to take into account is that the first three sefiros of the revealed sefiros - chesed-gevurah-tiferes - these are each represented in the upper part of the body - the right hand, left hand and torso. These three are simpler expressions which parallel the individual's <i>ability</i> to do kindness or withhold kindness, etc. The final three - netsach-hod-yesod - are represented by the lower part of the body - netsach and hod are the 'two legs' and they <i>interact</i> with earth that they walk upon. This is indicative of a deeper manifestation of the previous three, and is also indicative of the expansion of what has gone on now from being a localized incident that seems to only affect the Land of Israel, to being an expanded manifestation, which expresses the deeper truth that Israel is a microcosm of the whole world, and whatever happens here in Israel affects the entire globe.</p>Ari Goldwaghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02001830904029918392noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-951674360307150124.post-41678134645956468802024-01-09T16:06:00.001+02:002024-01-09T16:06:06.643+02:00Bitachon 143 - Israel's Victory is Hashem's<p>We explore the passuk in Tehillim (Psalms) 33, verse 22, which speaks of our recognition that the degree of Hashem's open intervention in our lives corresponds to the degree that we hope to Him for our success. The people of Israel's unique ability to succeed is ultimately determined solely by their dependence on Hashem's Divine assistance.</p><p><a href="http://www.puresoulband.com/podcast/Bitachon143.mp3">CLICK HERE</a> to listen to the audio</p><p>Running time: 21:30</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/M5xdwnFuHcg" width="320" youtube-src-id="M5xdwnFuHcg"></iframe></div><br /><p><br /></p>Ari Goldwaghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02001830904029918392noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-951674360307150124.post-20231864339952214352024-01-05T14:17:00.002+02:002024-01-05T14:17:27.697+02:00Shemos - Israel's Relationship with G-d<p><span style="background-color: white; color: #0d0d0d; font-family: Roboto, Noto, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; white-space-collapse: preserve;">What is behind Moshe's (Moses') question to G-d as to what His name is? What is the understanding of Hashem's response in saying 'I will be that I will be?' Why is the language at first doubled, and then singular? What is behind the different names of Hashem in different contexts? What three special times are hinted to in the three mentions of the fact that 'Hashem will be?' What is the difference between the individual and the people of Israel as a whole in regards to how Hashem interacts when they have gone astray?</span></p><p><span style="background-color: white; color: #0d0d0d; font-family: Roboto, Noto, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Find out in this week's <a href="http://www.puresoulband.com/podcast/Shemos5784.mp3">Parsha Podcast</a>.</span></p><p><span style="background-color: white; color: #0d0d0d; font-family: Roboto, Noto, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Running time: 28:24</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/VPvFHpodRB4" width="320" youtube-src-id="VPvFHpodRB4"></iframe></div><br /><span style="background-color: white; color: #0d0d0d; font-family: Roboto, Noto, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><br /></span><p></p>Ari Goldwaghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02001830904029918392noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-951674360307150124.post-16366721355705337782024-01-02T16:29:00.001+02:002024-01-02T16:29:12.162+02:00Bitachon 142 - Ultimate Happiness<p><span style="background-color: white; color: #0d0d0d; font-family: Roboto, Noto, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; white-space-collapse: preserve;">We explore the passuk in Tehillim (Psalms) 33, verse 21, which speaks of the great happiness we experience when we sense that Hashem is guiding us in our lives, which is a perspective we gain as we strengthen our Bitachon-trust in Him.</span></p><p><a href="http://www.puresoulband.com/podcast/Bitachon142.mp3">CLICK HERE</a> to listen to the audio</p><p>Running time: 21:29</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/rvcv9kSjKrM" width="320" youtube-src-id="rvcv9kSjKrM"></iframe></div><br /><p><br /></p>Ari Goldwaghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02001830904029918392noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-951674360307150124.post-56707280291241288302023-12-29T14:25:00.001+02:002023-12-29T14:25:35.382+02:00Vayechi - Children of Israel, Gather<p><span style="background-color: white; color: #0d0d0d; font-family: Roboto, Noto, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; white-space-collapse: preserve;">When Yakov calls his sons to bless them, to Whom Else does he call? What is the calling that we do on Rosh Hashana and what is decided on Yom Kippur? How does this parallel the blessings Yakov gave to his sons? Why are the people of Israel referred to as 'Jews' which derives from the name of Judah? Why does Yakov call his sons - the children of Israel - to gather? How does Yakov ask Hashem (G-d) to be manifest in the lives of his children, on through the end of days? How does the unity of the people of Israel bring about redemption and the destruction of Gog?</span></p><p><span style="background-color: white; color: #0d0d0d; font-family: Roboto, Noto, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Find out in this week's <a href="http://www.puresoulband.com/podcast/Vayechi5784.mp3">Parsha Podcast</a>.</span></p><p><span style="background-color: white; color: #0d0d0d; font-family: Roboto, Noto, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Running time: 26:24</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/EwG2QC8ffIE" width="320" youtube-src-id="EwG2QC8ffIE"></iframe></div><br /><span style="background-color: white; color: #0d0d0d; font-family: Roboto, Noto, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><br /></span><p></p>Ari Goldwaghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02001830904029918392noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-951674360307150124.post-54573587384270808492023-12-26T17:07:00.002+02:002023-12-26T17:07:48.060+02:00Bitachon 141 - Israel's Special Providence<p>We continue our study in chapter 33 passuk 18 of Tehillim (Psalms) which speaks of the "Eye of Hashem," which denotes His Divine Providence, which is upon those who revere Him, on those who hope for His kindness. Among the ideas we discuss is the idea that there is a special Hashgacha-Providence that applies to the people of Israel.</p><p><a href="http://www.puresoulband.com/podcast/Bitachon141.mp3">CLICK HERE</a> to listen to the audio</p><p>Running time: 21:35</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/gb78WwJ7Wxo" width="320" youtube-src-id="gb78WwJ7Wxo"></iframe></div><br /><p><br /></p>Ari Goldwaghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02001830904029918392noreply@blogger.com0