We continue our study together of the passuk in Mishlei (proverbs) in perek 16 passuk 20. There Shlomo Hamelech tells us that one who applies his intellect alone can find good. But to find deep joy, one needs to also live in a space of Bitachon-faith, which we speak about this week in the context of finding the pause.
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Running time: 18:33
What is the concept of the Korban Shelamim? Why is it last in the list of the different sacrifices? How does the Shelamim relate to Shalom-peace? Why is the korban Todah (thanksgiving offering) the only type of sacrifice that will still be brought in the times of Moshiach? What is the lesson behind the erasure of Hashem's name in the context of Shalom Bayis (peace between man and wife)? Why did R' Meir allow a woman to spit in his face in order to keep peace between a man and wife?
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Running time: 29:29
We study together the passuk in Mishlei (proverbs) in perek 16 passuk 20. There Shlomo Hamelech tells us that one who applies his intellect alone can find good. But to find deep joy, one needs to also live in a space of Bitachon-faith.
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Running time: 20:47
Why is Moshe chosen as the only one who can hear Hashem's voice speaking from the Ohel Moed (Tabernacle)? What is unique about Avraham that he is chosen? How is he able to destroy many kings in one night? Why is he chasing them if they've 'already' fallen? How is Dovid Hamelech chosen, in a parallel way? I he chosen because of something that he did, or is it just a kindness from Hashem? How can each of us become 'chosen,' and how does the fall of the enemies in those times parallel the fall of Israel's enemies today?
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Running time: 29:15
We study together Mishlei perek 14 passuk 26, that speaks of the idea that when we trust in Hashem we are guaranteed to be protected, and this trust also has a profound effect on one's children, as well.
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Running time: 24:14
What is the idea of the 'wind' or 'spirit' that Hashem placed in Betzalel that inspired him to wisdom so that he could design the Mishkan-Tabernacle? How does this 'wind' parallel the wind that was present at the very moment of Creation? How does this wind animate and propel forward the creation of the world, and the parallel creation of the Mishkan? How does this power serve to move forward the Moshiach process as it prepares the way for the building of the Beis Hamikdash? How does it ultimately bring us 'back from the dead' and remind us of our true spiritual purpose?
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Running time: 29:23
We continue our study together of the passuk in Mishlei (proverbs) perek 3 passuk 5. This is the classic verse brought at the beginning of the section on Bitachon of the Alter of Novardok in Madreigas Ha'adam. Shlomo Hamelech stresses the importance of completely depending on Hashem, and not making the mistake of assuming that our past experiences and successes are the map to use for our future success.
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Running time: 21:01
Why does Hashem tell Moshe to 'descend' when the Jewish people sin with the creation and worship of the Golden Calf? Why does Moshe think that there can be no forgiveness for them? What is behind Hashem's statement to Moshe that He foresaw that the Jewish people would receive the Torah and that they would also sin with the Golden Calf? Is the reference to the Jewish people as a 'stiff necked' nation a positive description or a negative one? How can we use our stubbornness for good? How can we 'force' ourselves out of behavior that is spiritually counterproductive?
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Running time: 28:52
We continue our study together of the passuk in Mishlei (proverbs) perek 3 passuk 5. This is the classic verse brought at the beginning of the section on Bitachon of the Alter of Novardok in Madreigas Ha'adam. Shlomo Hamelech stresses the importance of completely depending on Hashem, and not making the mistake of assuming that our past experiences and successes are the map to use for our future success.
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Running time: 23:11
What is the 'davar' - thing or word - that is the foundation of the inauguration of Aharon and his children as Kohanim-priests? How does this relate to the idea of 'returning' to Hashem? How does one atone for one's sins without any sacrifices? What is the concept of 'raising the dagger' in the story of Yehoshua and the conquest of the city of Ay? How does Mordechai have power over Haman, the offspring of Amalek? Why is it that after Mordechai is placed upon a horse and paraded around in the King's clothes - which indicates he is rising above Haman - why does he return to the king's gate in his sackcloth and ashes, and continue his fasting and prayer?
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Running time: 31:39
