We continue our study in Tehillim perek 84 passuk 13, and continue to try to understand the background behind the statement that we are so fortunate to be amongst those who place their trust in Hashem.
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Running time: 19:50
Why does the Torah preface the revelation of the Ten Commandments with the statement that Hashem spoke 'all of these matters?' What is the depth of the concept of duality in the face of Hashem's absolute Unity? How do we understand what seems like darkness if Hashem is all 'light?' What is the depth of the idea of 'everything returning to the way it was at first?' How can the Jewish people be considered 'first' if there were many who preceded us? What is the true concept of 'first?' How does Hashem manifest as both a warrior and a gentle teacher?
Find out in this week's Parsha Podcast.
Running time: 29:14
We continue our study in Tehillim perek 84 passuk 13, and we study the whole chapter to try to understand the background behind the statement that we are so fortunate to be amongst those who place their trust in Hashem.
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Running time: 24:35
What is the root of the story of the abduction of Sarah by Pharaoh and Avimelech? In what way are they forced to release her? How does this serve as a precedent for the servitude of the Jewish people in Egypt? Why does Egypt need to enslave the Jewish people, and what happens when they are released? How do the nations of the world seek to misdirect the talents and abilities of the Jewish people, down to this very day? What is the correct use of these powers, and what does the final redemption look like?
Find out in this week's Parsha Podcast.
Running time: 30:11
We study together perek 78 passuk 22 which speaks about what happens when we do not have Emunah and Bitachon in Hashem, and the proper approach to gaining back that Bitachon - by recognizing that the difficulties we face are a result of turning away from Hashem. The imperative is therefore to turn back to Him.
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Running time: 20:43
What does Hashem mean when he tells Moshe and the Jewish people that "This month [Nissan] is yours?" Why do the Jewish people respond to Moshe's announcement of the impending redemption with reasons why they should not be redeemed? What is behind Hashem's response, which is that He does not calculate things like them, that He looks at the good deeds of the righteous, and that He 'skips over' the Jewish people's sins of idolatry? How does this parallel the conversation the Jewish people will have with Moshiach when he arrives and announces that the final redemption is imminent?
Find out in this week's Parsha Podcast.
Running time: 26:57
We study together Tehillim chapter 78 passuk 7 which speaks about how one gains Bitachon - by recalling the wondrous events and miracles Hashem has performed for us, and the relationship between Bitachon and keeping the Mitzvos - how Bitachon is the foundation for keeping Torah, and Torah's ultimate goal is to bring us to Bitachon - a real relationship with Hashem.
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Running time: 24:16
Why was it proper for Pharaoh to ask for a sign from Moshe when he asked to let the Jewish people go? Why did Noach, Chizkiyahu and Chananya, Mishael and Azarya receive signs? What is the concept of a 'sign?' What is the significance of Chizkiyahu and Chananya, Mishael and Azarya being saved specifically on the night of Pesach? What is the concept of this night that is 'saved' by Hashem for the righteous for salvation, and also for the future salvation of the entire Jewish people? How do we merit to see signs and merit to be called 'people of the sign?'
Find out in this week's Parsha Podcast.
Running time: 29:27
We study together the two paths of Bitachon, as quantified by R' Yisroel Salanter in the Sefer Even Yisrael. One is the path of the Chovos Halevavos, which involves minimal hishtdadlus-efforts, and one is the path of the Ramban (which we've studied with the Alter of Novardok), which involves relying on a miracle. We explore to whom each of these paths apply, and how one must find his way between them.
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Running time: 22:54
Why is the book of Exodus also called the book of Names? How do the Names of the tribes relate to the redemption of the Jewish people? Why does Hashem appear to Moshe in a thorn bush? Why didn't Hashem appear in a great Cedar or other majestic tree? What is the difference between the non-Jewish outlook and the Jewish outlook as to where Hashem manifests His Divine Presence? Why did the mothers of Am Yisrael - Rachel and Leah - have to go through such difficult times, as referred to in the names they gave their children? How did these very names manifest later in the redemption? Find out in this week's Parsha Podcast.
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