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
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
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
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
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
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
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
