We study together the passuk in Tehillim chapter 86 passuk 2, which is Dovid Hamelech's statement that he wishes for protection because of the fact that he is a Chasid. This is explained to mean that he realizes that all of Hashem's judgments really stem of His kindness. With that realization, which is another way of talking about Bitachon, we can expect Hashem's protection.
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Running time: 21:13
What is the depth of the idea that any individual can build the Mishkan single-handedly? Why did the gems of the Kohen's Choshen appear alongside the Mon (Manna) of the righteous for them to be able to donate? How did Yaakov know to set aside Cedar wood for the building of the Mishkan which would take place hundreds of years later? How were these beams kept for all those years? Why does the Torah speak of the mishkan before the sin of the Golden Calf if the chronology was different?
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Running time: 26:26
We continue our study in Tehillim perek 84 passuk 13, and continue to try to understand the concept of trusting Hashem insofar as how it relates to the end of the Exile and the building of the third Beis Hamikdash.
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Running time: 17:40
What is behind the richness of the parsha of Mishpatim in its many laws? In what way are we like servants to Hashem, and how were we 'acquired' through the 10 plagues? What is the 'daughter' of Hashem that He allows us to capture, so long as we show it proper respect? How do we avoid 'cursing' our spiritual father and mother - which are Hashem and His Torah? How does this manifest in our relationships with others?
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Running time: 26:50
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?
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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?
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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?
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Running time: 26:57
