What is the concept of the word today? How does it relate to the fact that Moshe speaks to 'all of you' - all of the Jewish people as one? What is the unique power of Jewish Unity? How does this bring about redemption, which is synonymous with the concept of the dwelling of the Shechina (Divine Presence) upon the Jewish people?
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Running time: 23:03
We discuss some ideas based on pesukim in Tehillim (Psalms). Dovid Hamelech was the one of the greatest to ever live, and still he did not wish to depend on any of his own merits, but rather to put his complete faith in Hashem, to strengthen himself in times of trouble, even when he was not answered right away, to know that the Creator of this world and the next wants him to succeed and prosper.
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Running time: 19:16
What is the concept of the blessings we say before and after reading the Torah? Why do they mention the choseness of the people of Israel and qualify the Torah as a gift? Why do the Heavenly Angels desire the Torah if it seems to serve to help the Human Being to refine his character traits? What is the awesome power of the Torah that we appreciate and rededicate ourselves to on Rosh Hashana?
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Running time: 26:09
We continue in sources from our sages for the idea of Bitachon. Among the ideas we discuss is that we were chosen by Hashem and given outstanding wisdom in order to have Bitachon. Furthermore, we have the ability, just as did Avraham, Sarah, Rivka, Rochel, Leah and Dovid - to access the power of Bitachon.
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Why does the Torah double the language in it's statement that 'it will be if you will hear, you will hear the voice of Hashem' in regards to the great blessings we receive when we fulfil the will of Hashem? What is the meaning of the word 'Amen?' What is the reward for saying Amen, and why is it so great? What is the meaning of the statement of our sages that 'whoever goes into the synagogue and study hall in this world will merit to do so in the World to Come?' How does the 'voice of the Torah' relate to the 'voice of the bride and groom' in the times of Moshiach?
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Running time: 25:10
We discuss the idea that Hashem, as Creator of all reality, is the One who is available to provide us with all our needs. He created the world and did not leave it to run on its own, but is intimately involved in every aspect of reality, from the lowliest creature, to the pinnacle of creation, which is the human being.
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Running time: 20:00
What is the theme that runs through the mitzvos of mila, karbanos and sending away the mother bird? Why does the Midrash indicate that Hashem has compassion on the birds if the Gemara says that whoever says such a thing is quieted? Why does the Torah indicate the reward for keeping the mitzvah of sending away the mother bird (long life), but in most cases the Torah is silent on the reward?
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Running time: 25:49
We discuss the idea that with Bitachon, our battles look different because our shields and swords are the protection and prayers that we use to reinforce our reliance on Hashem.
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Running time: 19:47
Why is it that a close relative can not be a witness nor a judge in one's court case? What can we learn from this about personal bias and the path to keeping it in check? What is the idea behind the fact that the pillars of the world are Truth, Justice and Peace? What are the lessons we learn from ants who store up more food than they need, and are careful not to touch another ant's load?
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Running time: 28:14
