What is the depth that underlies the idea that when we are careful about keeping our eyes pure, we merit to have a revelation of the Shechina-Divine Presence? How does this relate to the concept of Holiness? How does the concept of Holiness relate to 'singing to Hashem' in all situations - the good and the seemingly not good? What is the Truth that is revealed in the end of time with the destruction of the Wicked?
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Why do we find that the verse tells us in Koheles that the righteous and the wicked can seem to have the same fate - be it positive or negative? Why is it that the time of joy - the holidays - coincides with a time of judgment? Why did the students of R' Akiva die in this happy time from Pesach to Shavuos? Why does Hashem sometimes bring difficult or challenging situations to us in the moment of great joy? How does this relate to the sons of Aharon, Nadav and Avihu, who lost their lives at the very moment of the joy of the dedication of the Mishkan-Tabernacle?
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Why do we speak of the Matza - the 'bread of affliction' in terms of our slavery, but also in terms of our freedom - the bread we ate as we hastily left Egypt? Why do we speak about the Future Redemption - Next Year in the Land of Israel - at the very beginning of the Seder? Why do we quote a verse speaking about 'blood, fire and pillars of smoke' in regards to the plagues of Egypt, if it is a verse that refers to the War of Gog Umagog (Armageddon)? What is the 'cup of retribution' that is used for the Nations of the World, and how does it coincide with the Redemption of the Jewish people? Why did we have this unusual experience of the bread not rising as we left Egypt? What is the lesson, and how does it apply to us today?
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What are the causes of the spiritual leprosy called Tzara'as? What was the magical elixir of life that the peddler was 'selling' in R' Yanai's neighborhood? What is the idea of not speaking negatively - both of other people, and of one's life situation? What is the depth of the praises that King David sang when he was saved from near-certain death at the hands of Avimelech? Why does Dovid Hamelech speak of trust and faith and praise of Hashem, but seem to veer off topic in mentioning the importance of not speaking negatively of others?
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Why does the concept of a woman conceiving and giving birth follow the concept of the laws of kosher animals? What is the meaning of the verse that speaks about 'earlier and later' in regards to the Human being's fashioning? What is the idea behind Adam harishon in that he filled up the whole world, 'from east to west, north to the south and reached until the heavens?' What are the tools we can use to be a window through which the light of Hashem can come into the world and fill up the farthest reaches?
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We begin selected explanations of Rabbenu Yonah on Mishlei on the topic of Bitachon. He speaks about having consistent Bitachon and Emunah, and not rely on our intuitive understanding of what will bring success - rather return our trust to Hashem. He also speaks about the importance of not just having Bitachon in the big things, but also in the little things.
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What is the connection between the Mishkan-Taernacle's completion and the creation of the world? What are the parallels between them insofar as the 'wisdom with which the house is built,' the 'seven pillars,' and the various 'preparations for the meal,' made for the 'youthful ones?' What was the sin of Adam and Chava, and how does it relate to the rectification made by Aharon and his sons for the sin of the Golden calf? What is the idea of serving Hashem in a 'youthful' way? How does this relate to the war of Gog U'magog and entering the Beis Hamikdash?
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The Chofetz Chaim continues to explain what merit we have to ask Hashem to bless us and protect us - the merit of Kiddush Hashem - sanctification of His name. With this recognition we can be assured that He will protect us in the face of the Birthpangs of Moshiach.
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What is the concept of the 'offering of the broken hearted?' How does Dovid Hamelech (King David) know that his son will build the Beis Hamikdash? How can we be assured that we are considered as if we have also done so, and brought offerings therein? Why does the 'insignificant' offering have significance? Why does Hashem prefer to use 'broken vessels?'
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The Chofetz Chaim teaches us that the most powerful and important attribute to grab onto during times of upheaval and challenge is the midah of Bitachon.
