Parshas Baha’alotcha – One Solid Piece
By Rabbi Dovid Markel The Torah describes the Menorah that was used in the Temple in the following manner[1]: This was the form of the menorah: hammered work of gold, from its base...
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By Rabbi Dovid Markel The Torah describes the Menorah that was used in the Temple in the following manner[1]: This was the form of the menorah: hammered work of gold, from its base...
Looking into this week’s parsha (Re’eh) we see a lot about the connection of the Jews to the land of Israel. The connection expresses itself in the mitzvoth, or commandments which the Jews were...
An explanation why Moshe did not lose any of his greatness though he spread his light on to the elders.
A kabbalistic interpretation of the menorah.
To view as PDF, click here. In relation to the degree of Moshe’s prophecy, the Torah describes Moshe as the most humble of all men. This Sicha analyzes the trait of humility as...
To view as PDF click here. This week’s Torah portion speaks of the commandment to confess one’s wrong-doings before G-d as a part of repentance. This Sicha analyzes the essence of repentance according to...
A deeper look at the priestly blessing.
Peace and difference.
The significance of the priestly blessing.
To view as a PDF, click here. In this week’s parsha G-d instructs that the Jewish people be counted. Rashi explains the purpose for the three different reckonings of the Jewish people found...