We study together 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: 20:44
What is meant when we say that Hashem speaks according to 'our power' and not 'His own?' How can we create a Mishkan-Tabernacle to contain Hashem's presence if He fills the entire universe? What is the idea that Hashem 'dwells on high' and also 'resides in the shadow' of the Mishkan? What is the idea behind the fact that Hashem 'sees but is not seen?' How does Hashem make space for us, and how do we 'make space' for Him?
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Running time: 27:12
We study together the pesukim in Tzefania perek 3 passuk 1-2, which speak of the Jewish people's special relationship with Hashem and how it can easily be broken if we are not connected to trust in Him. This is especially important as we live in the 'end of days' or the period immediately before the era of Moshiach.
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Running time: 22:05
What is the sobering message of the midrash in regards to the rich person giving to the poor person? Why does the Torah place such a great emphasis on the prohibition of charging interest when giving a loan? What is the idea of the different creations of Hashem that 'lend' to each other - the day and night; the moon and stars; Wisdom and Intuition; Torah and Mitzvos? Why do they seem able to 'lend' to each other and humbly ask for payment, while humans have a hard time with this? What is the concept of the natural balance of power in nature and how do we embrace that ourselves?
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Running time: 30:32
We study together the passuk in Yirmiyahu perek 48 passuk 7, which speaks of the power and wealth of the people of Moav, and how they were dependent upon an idol named 'kamush.' Ultimately, their lack of faith in the true God of the Universe is what causes them to go into exile alongside the idols they worshipped and the priests and princes who lead them in that worship.
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Running time: 23:28
What is the idea behind Moshe and Aharon both hearing the same sound but receiving two different instructions, each on applying individually to them? What is the concept of the 'voice of Hashem' that 'travels around' and when it's heard in one place and one gets close, it's then heard in another place? What is the concept of the voice that was heard at Sinai which was split into 70 languages and was then heard by 70 nations? Why did the nations of the world get crushed by the voice, while the people of Israel were lifted up by it? What is the concept of hearing? What is the depth of the teaching that Hashem's voice sounded different to each individual, based on what they could personally endure?
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We continue our discussion of the passuk in Yirmiyahu, perek 17, passuk 6, which speaka of the one who trusts in Hashem, and how the result is that all the person's needs are met - and this can come about with the cessation of need at all, as one realizes that one is made whole by being connected to Hashem.
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Running time: 23:49
Why does Hashem respond to Moshe's tefillah with the statement, 'why are you calling out to me?' Why should Moshe not be davening at this time, as the Jewish people are about to experience the miracle of the Splitting of the Sea? What are the two times that Hashem answers our prayers - sometimes before we pray, and sometimes as we are speaking? What type of Tefillah is always answered? Why should we seek to 'serve Hashem properly' before we 'direct our heart in prayer?' When does Hashem answer or prayer before we even speak? Why does Hashem know the heart of the tzadik more intimately, as it were?
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Running time: 29:41
If this is not a sign of the MBY process moving forward, I don't know what is!!!
We continue our discussion of the passuk in Yirmiyahu, perek 17, passuk 6, which speak of the one who trusts in Hashem, and how Hashem becomes the guarantor, as a result. We explore the idea of keeping the focus of one's life on the spiritual, and the automatic result is a release from troubles.
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Running time: 20:36
