We complete our study together of the passuk in Tehillim Chapter 118 passuk 9, which speaks of how we are better off trusting in Hashem than in humans, but this time it refers to them as 'generous ones.' One idea that we talk about is the honor (and self esteem) that comes from placing our trust in Hashem - just like be associated with a generous person is an honor, certainly it is such an honor to be associated with Hashem, Himself.
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Running time: 21:20
What is the concept of the Covenant of Salt which Hashem offers to the Kohanim-Priests? What is behind the dual aspect of salt - that it both preserves as well causes a lack of growth? How do the difficulties and the boundaries that are inherent in a relationship both endanger and strengthen that relationship? What is the concept of 'Ani' - 'I' - in reference to Hashem, and why does it sometimes denote judgment and other times denote His Mercy? What is the concept of the tithing that Yaakov did from his sons - in the person of Levi - that parallels the tithe the Jewish people are to give to them? How does this all apply to the Jewish people today in the land of Israel as we encounter danger and difficulty, which also serves to preserve our relationship with Hashem and His eternal covenant?
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Running time: 29:56
We continue our study together of the passuk in Tehillim Chapter 118 passuk 9, which speaks of how we are better off trusting in Hashem than in humans, but this time it refers to them as 'generous ones.' One understanding of this is that we must trust in Hashem that we not come to trust in humans, for trusting in humans is a recipe for disaster! Alternatively, it means that we must completely trust in Hashem even when we must come to others for help. The human being is no more than Hashem's messenger.
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Running time: 21:40
What was at the root of the sin of the spies? Why do so many of the ego's wiles center around impatience? If Hashem gave atonement to the Jewish people for their crying over the fear of entering Israel, why did they all die in the wilderness? Should we be waiting for Moshiach, or demanding Moshiach now? What is the concept of waiting in the story of Yosef, where Yaakov waited to see how the dreams would unfold? Why did Hashem wait until Yom Kippur to forgive the Jewish people for the sin of the spies? What is the idea of waiting for 40 years in the wilderness, and how does that relate to finding Hashem in the pause, or in the waiting? What is the difference between Mind and Heart?
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Running time: 27:49
We study together the passuk in Tehillim Chapter 118 passuk 9, which again speaks of how we are better off trusting in Hashem than in humans, but this time it refers to them as 'generous ones.' The Chofetz Chaim explains that the 'generous ones' are the angels of mercy. And yet, it is better to have Hashem be our judge, not the angels. The path in to getting Hashem to be the judge - for He is full of the greatest compassion - is by living a life of compassion and kindness for others. This is especially important right now as we face a great threat from the enemies of the people of Israel.
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Running time: 25:21
What is the power of the holy trumpets that were sounded by Moshe in the wilderness to draw the attention of the people? Why did both Moshe and Dovid Hamelech use them? What is the concept of Dovid rising at midnight to the sound of his harp playing? Why did he play at that time, and why did he commence learning Torah at that time on through 'til daybreak? What is the connection between this midnight, and the midnight of Pesach, the midnight of Rus, the midnight of Purim, and the midnight we just experienced here in Israel with the beginnings of the destruction of Iran's nuclear capabilities?
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Running time: 29:17
We continue to study together the passuk in Tehillim perek 118 passuk 8, where Dovid Hamelech tells us that it is better to have a weaker level of Bitachon which is directed to Hashem than to have a stronger bitachon directed to another person.
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Running time: 27:27
Why are so many people present when the spectacle of the disgrace of the Sotah happens? Why do they go home and make a vow of abstinence from alcoholic beverages? What is the concept of the 'legs' that are like 'pillars of marble,' and the 'cedars of Lebanon?' How does one access the great wisdom which is inside of each and every one of us, which is the voice of Hashem? How does Hashem draw close the righteous and also those who have sinned and then repented? What is the idea behind the teaching that Hashem draws close first the people of Israel, and then looks also for those amongst the nations who also wish to be drawn close?
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Running time: 32:35
We study together the passuk in Tehillim perek 118 passuk 8, where Dovid Hamelech tells us that it is better to have a weaker level of Bitachon which is directed to Hashem than to have a stronger bitachon directed to another person.
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Running time: 21:09
Why do we count to 49, which is 7 weeks, but not count the number 50? What is the idea behind the fact that the Leviim are not counted with the Jewish people? Why are Leviim who are only 30 days old counted, whereas the babies of the rest of the Jewish people are not included in the count? What is the idea of the 'chosen' from amongst the many? What was the special attribute of Rus that made her worthy to be the great grandmother of Dovid, and ultimately of Moshiach?
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Running time: 30:03
