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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Megaleh Amukos – Parshas Re’eh
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...
Parshas Beha’alotcha – Moshe’s Radiance
An explanation why Moshe did not lose any of his greatness though he spread his light on to the elders.
Parshat Beha’alotcha – Megaleh Amukos
A kabbalistic interpretation of the menorah.
Parshas Beha’alotcha – Humility and Prophecy
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...
The Language of the Beast
The chossid R. Gershon Ber of Pahar was a remarkable individual. He had an incredible grasp of Chassidic thought, and was extremely concise in his speech. Though a great Torah scholar who surely understood...
Food for the Angels
It was the custom of the chassidim of the second Rebbe of Chabad, Rabbi Dovber of Lubavitch, to pray quietly and gently, singing Chassidic songs as they prayed. One of these chassidim, though he did...
Parshas Nasso – The Roots of Repentance
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...
Parshas Nasso – Megaleh Amukos
A deeper look at the priestly blessing.
Our Basic Need
A Jew feels that he cannot find completion without the coming of Moshiach. He therefore constantly hopes for his coming, for without it he feels lacking. It is because of this that when a...
