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
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
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
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
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
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?
Find out in this week's Parsha Podcast.
Running time: 29:14
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
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
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
