Episodit

  • Parshas Ki Tsavo, Reflection and Renewal

    The Parsha Perspective is in honor of Eretz Yisroel. May G-d protect our brave soldiers. May G-d return all the hostages in Gaza immediately.

    The Parsha Perspective is in loving memory of Edward Ben Efraim, Shlomo Ben Edward, and Yirachmiel Daniel Ben Gedalia. May their souls be uplifted and their memories a blessing.

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    Our Parsha continues with Moshe's final address to the Jewish people. He begins by teaching the laws applicable once the Jewish nation settles in Israel.

    We find out which Torah portions are always read before Rosh Hashana.

    We learn the importance of leaving the past behind, so we can have a future.

  • Parshas Ki Teitzei, Words, Deeds, Legacy

    The Parsha Perspective is in honor of Eretz Yisroel. May G-d protect our brave soldiers. May G-d return all the hostages in Gaza immediately.

    The Parsha Perspective is in honor of the Refuah Shlema of Pesha Henna bas Yitta Gittel. May all those who need experience a speedy and complete recovery with G-d's help. The Parsha Perspective is in loving memory of Hinda Bas Udl, Edward Ben Efraim, Shlomo Ben Edward, and Yirachmiel Daniel Ben Gedalia. May their souls be uplifted and their memories a blessing.

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    Our Parsha continues with Moshe's final address to the Jewish people. He repeats and reiterates over 70 mitzvahs, some notable ones are returning a lost object to its owner, the obligation to send away the mother bird before taking her young, the mitzvah of wearing Tzitzis, and the law against wearing Shatnez—any garment that contains a mixture of wool and linen.

    We find out the commandment to remember Miriam's experience with Tzara'as.

    We learn the power behind our words and actions.

  • Parshas Shoftim, Justice Shapes Society

    The Parsha Perspective is in honor of Eretz Yisroel. May G-d protect our brave soldiers. May G-d return all the hostages in Gaza immediately.

    The Parsha Perspective is in loving memory of Edward Ben Efraim, Shlomo Ben Edward, and Yirachmiel Daniel Ben Gedalia. May their souls be uplifted and their memories a blessing.

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    Our Parsha continues with Moshe's final address to the Jewish nation. He outlines the leadership structure for the Jewish nation.

    We begin with the commandment of appointing judges and law officers to maintain peace and order in each city. Moshe then details specific laws for judges, prohibiting corruption and perversion of justice.

    We find where judges and law enforcement should be situated in the city.

    We learn how honesty, integrity and Holiness must permeate every aspect of our lives.

  • Parshas Re’eh, Vision and Decision

    The Parsha Perspective is in honor of Eretz Yisroel. May G-d protect our brave soldiers. May G-d return all the hostages in Gaza immediately.

    The Parsha Perspective is in loving memory of Yirachmiel Daniel Ben Gedalia, Edward Ben Efraim, and Shlomo Ben Edward, whose birthday is the 28th of Av. May their souls be uplifted and their memories a blessing for their families.

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    Our Parsha continues with Moshe's final address to the Jewish people, where he emphasizes that their actions will determine whether they receive blessings or curses.

    If they follow G-d's commandments, they will be blessed, but defying these laws will bring G-d's anger upon them.

    We find out what Moshe wanted the Jewish nation to see.

    We learn the profound impact of our actions.

  • Parshas Eikev, Destiny is in the Details

    The Parsha Perspective is in honor of Eretz Yisroel. May G-d protect our brave soldiers. May G-d return all the hostages in Gaza immediately.

    The Parsha Perspective is in loving memory of Edward Ben Efraim, Shlomo Ben Edward, and Yirachmiel Daniel Ben Gedalia. May their souls be uplifted and their memories a blessing.

    The Parsha Perspective is in memory of the Lubavitcher Rebbe's holy father, Reb Levi Yitzchak Schneerson. His Yahrzeit will be this Shabbos on the 20th of Av. He was an immense Torah scholar and Kabbalist who gave his life to preserving Judaism in Russia. In his honor, may we merit the coming of Moshiach and the ultimate Redemption!

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    Our Parsha continues with Moshe's final address to the Jewish people. He tells them that if they follow the Torah's path and keep the Mitzvahs, they will be blessed above all peoples.

    There won't be any challenge in defeating and conquering the land of Israel, for G-d will fight for them.

    We find the conditions set forth by God to keep His Covenant alive.

    We learn where the key to the truth lives.

  • Parshas Veschanan, Words of Resilience

    The Parsha Perspective is in honor of Eretz Yisroel. May G-d protect our brave soldiers. May G-d return all the hostages in Gaza immediately.

    The Parsha Perspective is in honor of the Refuah Shlema of Yakkov Ben Esther. May all those who need experience a speedy and complete recovery with G-d's help.

    The Parsha Perspective is in loving memory of Edward Ben Efraim, Shlomo Ben Edward, and Yirachmiel Daniel Ben Gedalia. May their souls be uplifted and their memories a blessing.

    This Shabbos is affectionately known as Shabbos Nachamu, the Shabbos of comforting. This name comes from this week’s Haftorah, the first of seven where G-d comforts us for our pain and suffering. The prophet Yeshayahu reassures us that G-d has not forgotten us, heaven forbid.

    The Haftorah begins with Yeshayahu telling the Jewish nation, נחמו נחמו עמי יאמר אלקיכם - "Comfort, oh comfort My people, says your G-d." May we experience this comfort, reassurance, and the ultimate redemption speedily in our days.

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    Our Parsha begins with Moshe Rabbeinu continuing his final address to the Jewish people.

    He recounts how he begged G-d to let him enter the land of Israel and how G-d refused his request. Instead, he was instructed to climb a mountain where he would see the land from afar.

    We find out when Moshe Rabbeinu prayed to enter the land of Israel.

    We learn the prayer to not stumble or hesitate when defending and proclaiming God's Oneness.

  • Parshas Devarim: On G-d's Path

    The Parsha Perspective is in honor of Eretz Yisroel. May G-d protect our brave soldiers. May G-d return all the hostages in Gaza immediately.

    The Parsha Perspective is in loving memory of Edward Ben Efraim, Shlomo Ben Edward, and Yirachmiel Daniel Ben Gedalia. May their souls be uplifted and their memories a blessing.

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    This Shabbos has a unique name, "Shabbos Chazon - the Shabbos of vision." We read a special Haftorah beginning with the words "Chazon Yeshayahu - the vision of Yeshayahu."

    Yeshayahu prophesied both punishments for rebellion against G-d and the ultimate redemption with the coming of Moshiach!

    Our Parsha begins the last book of the Torah, Sefer Devarim. With just 37 days left to live, Moshe gathers the nation for his final address. He rebukes them for their past misdeeds and lack of trust in G-d.

    We find how God prepared the path for the Jewish people.

    We learn who fights our wars when we are following God's path!

  • Parshas Matos & Massei, respect and faith

    The Parsha Perspective is in honor of Eretz Yisroel. May G-d protect our brave soldiers. May G-d return all the hostages in Gaza immediately.

    The Parsha Perspective is in loving memory of Edward Ben Efraim, Shlomo Ben Edward, and Yirachmiel Daniel Ben Gedalia. May their souls be uplifted and their memories a blessing.

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    Our Parshas begins with Moshe teaching the leaders of each tribe many laws concerning oaths and promises. He teaches them how to make and annul a vow and under which circumstances a person can cancel a vow made by another.

    G-d then instructs Moshe to retaliate against Midian for sending their women into the Jewish camps to sin. Moshe gathered one thousand soldiers from each tribe and appointed Pinchas to lead the attack against Midian.

    We find out the special dispensation from the normal rules of inheritance for the daughters of Tzelafchad.

    We learn the lengths we must go and the distance we must travel to make our community whole once again.

  • Parsha Pinchas: Strength and Serenity

    The Parsha Perspective is in honor of Eretz Yisroel. May G-d protect our brave soldiers. May G-d return all the hostages in Gaza immediately.

    The Parsha Perspective is in memory of my grandfather, Rav Yeudah Ben Aaron, Shlomo Ben Edward, Edward Ben Efraim, and Yirachmiel Daniel Ben Gedalia. May their souls be uplifted and their memories a blessing.

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    Our Parsha has the story of Pinchas, the grandchild of Aaron, receiving a reward for killing Zimri, the head of the tribe of Shimon. Zimri was publicly consorting with a Midianite princess, so Pinchas took a spear and ended both of their lives.

    We find what prerequisites Moshe Rabbeinu had for his successor.

    We learn what it means to be a warrior and scholar.

  • Parshas Balak: Choices and Blessings

    The Parsha Perspective is in honor of Eretz Yisroel. May G-d protect our brave soldiers. May G-d return all the hostages in Gaza immediately.

    This week's Parsha Perspective is in memory of my grandfather, Rav Yeudah Ben Aaron, Shlomo Ben Edward, Edward Ben Efraim, and Yirachmiel Daniel Ben Gedalia. May their souls be uplifted and their memories a blessing.

    This week's Parsha Perspective is in the merit of the holy Ohr Hachaim, Rav Chaim Ibn Attar, a commentay I use frequently. His Yahrzeit, the anniversary of his passing, is on the 15th of Tammuz, this upcoming Sunday.

    The release date of this episode is the 12th of Tammuz, which marks the birthday and release from prison of the previous Rebbe, Rav Yosef Yitzchak Schneersohn, the sixth Chabad Rebbe. Born in 1880, the Rebbe, known as the Rayyatz, led with courage and dedication, keeping Judaism alive during dark times.

    In 1940, he came to America and founded a Yeshiva, declaring, "Amerike iz nit andersh - America is no different." His legacy lives on through his passion, care for every Jew, and dedication to G-d, magnified by his son-in-law, our Rebbe.

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    Our Parsha tells us the story of Balak and Balaam. Balak, the king of Moav, was worried about his upcoming battle with the Jewish people.

    Moshe and the Jewish nation had just won their wars with the powerful countries of Emor and Bashon.

    So Balak recruited Balaam, the famous non-Jewish prophet, to curse the Jewish people and hopefully defeat the Jewish nation in battle.

    We find out what made Balak afraid.

    We learn the significance of each choice we make.

  • Parshas Chukas, Purity and Purpose

    The Parsha Perspective is in honor of Eretz Yisroel. May G-d protect our brave soldiers. May G-d return all the hostages in Gaza immediately.

    The Parsha Perspective is in honor of the Refuah Shlema of HaRav Amitai Ben Shoshanna and those who need to experience a speedy and complete recovery with G-d's help. The Parsha Perspective is in loving memory of Edward Ben Efraim, Shlomo Ben Edward, and Yirachmiel Daniel Ben Gedalia. May their souls be uplifted and their memories a blessing.

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    Our Parsha begins with Moshe teaching the intricate laws of the Parah Adumah - the Red Heifer. The Parah Adumah is a red cow that was never used and is slaughtered as an offering.

    Then, it is burnt, and its ashes are used to rectify the most severe of ritual impurities, Tum'as Mes, an impurity contracted through interacting with a human corpse.

    We find the difference between a home and a tent.

    We learn about our mission and purpose in this temporary world.

  • Parshas Korach, you are light

    The Parsha Perspective is in honor of Eretz Yisroel. May G-d protect our brave soldiers. May G-d return all the hostages in Gaza immediately.

    The Parsha Perspective is in honor of the Refuah Shlema of Pesha Henna bas Yitta Gittel. May all those who need experience a speedy and complete recovery with G-d's help. The Parsha Perspective is in loving memory of Hinda Bas Udl, Edward Ben Efraim, Shlomo Ben Edward, and Yirachmiel Daniel Ben Gedalia. May their souls be uplifted and their memories a blessing.

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    This upcoming Tuesday is the third of Tammuz, which marks thirty years since the passing of the Lubavitcher Rebbe—Rabbi Menachem M. Schneerson. Traditionally, this is a day for reflection, re-commitment, and positive action.

    Our Parsha has the story of the Korach rebellion. Korach was a rich and influential man from the tribe of Levi. Together with a few ringleaders, he gathered 250 men and accused Moshe and Aaron of nepotism and power hoarding.

    We find out what made the Jewish nation afraid of going near the Mishkan.

    We learn about the ebbs and flows of God's light as He matches our actions.

    Have a meaningful Shabbos and inspirational Gimmel Tammuz.

  • Parshas Shelach, Envision the Promise

    The Parsha Perspective is in honor of Eretz Yisroel. May G-d protect our brave soldiers. May G-d return all the hostages in Gaza immediately.

    The Parsha Perspective is in honor of the Refuah Shlema of HaRav Amitai Ben Shoshanna. May all those who need experience a speedy and complete recovery with G-d's help. The Parsha Perspective is in loving memory of Hinda Bas Udl, Edward Ben Efraim, Shlomo Ben Edward, and Yirachmiel Daniel Ben Gedalia. May their souls be uplifted and their memories a blessing.

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    Our Parsha has the story of the spies reconnaissance of Israel. The Jewish people lacked faith in what G-d had told them about the land, so they asked Moshe if they could send spies to study Israel and report back their findings.

    We find the connection between the spies exploration of the land and the Mitzvah of Tzitzis.

    We learn about the vision we must have for our future to prosper!

  • Parshas Behaalosecha, embracing the mission

    The Parsha Perspective is in honor of Eretz Yisroel. May G-d protect our brave soldiers. May G-d return all the hostages in Gaza immediately.

    The Parsha Perspective is in honor of the Refuah Shlema of Pesha Henna bas Yitta Gittel. May all those who need experience a speedy and complete recovery with G-d's help. The Parsha Perspective is in loving memory of Hinda Bas Udl, Edward Ben Efraim, Shlomo Ben Edward, and Yirachmiel Daniel Ben Gedalia. May their souls be uplifted and their memories a blessing.

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    Our Parsha starts with G-d telling Moshe that Aaron's job is to light the Menorah daily in the Mishkan (the Tabernacle).

    G-d then gave Moshe the instructions for how the tribe of Levi had to purify themselves before working in the Mishkan. They had to remove all their body hair, be sprinkled with ashes, and bring two special sacrifices.

    We find out why the Leviim had to separate from the nation to begin the purification process.

    We learn how to define our place in God's preordained plan for the universe.

  • Parsha Bamidbar & Shavous, Angels on Earth

    The Parsha Perspective is in honor of Eretz Yisroel. May G-d protect our brave soldiers. May G-d return all the hostages in Gaza immediately.

    The Parsha Perspective is in honor of the Refuah Shlema of HaRav Amitai Ben Shoshanna and those who need to experience a speedy and complete recovery with G-d's help. The Parsha Perspective is in loving memory of Edward Ben Efraim, Shlomo Ben Edward, and Yirachmiel Daniel Ben Gedalia. May their souls be uplifted and their memories a blessing.

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    We begin Sefer of Bamidbar with the story as we left it at the end of Sefer Shemos. The Jewish people traveled from Egypt to Mt. Sinai, where they received the Torah and committed the sin of the Golden Calf.

    Our Parsha begins with G-d commanding Moshe to count every Jewish man from the ages of 20 to 60.

    We find out the unique method Moshe Rabbeinu was commanded to use to count the Jewish people.

    We learn the status of the Jewish people as they received the Torah.

    Have a joyous Shavous!

  • Parsha Bechukosai, Heaven to Earth

    The Parsha Perspective is in honor of Eretz Yisroel. May G-d protect our brave soldiers. May G-d return all the hostages in Gaza immediately.

    The Parsha Perspective is in honor of the Refuah Shlema of HaRav Amitai Ben Shoshanna and those who need to experience a speedy and complete recovery with G-d's help. This week's Parsha Perspective is in loving memory of Edward Ben Efraim, Shlomo Ben Edward, and Yirachmiel Daniel Ben Gedalia. May their souls be uplifted and their memories a blessing.

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    Our Parsha ends Sefer Vayikra, the third book of the Torah. We begin with the incredible blessings we will receive for doing mitzvahs with dedication and enthusiasm.

    We find some of the rewards for following in G-d's path.

    We learn the dedication and commitment G-d has for His chosen people.

  • Parshas Behar & Lag B'Omer, Rest and Renewal

    The Parsha Perspective is in honor of Eretz Yisroel. May G-d protect our brave soldiers. May G-d return all the hostages in Gaza immediately.

    The Parsha Perspective is in honor of the Refuah Shlema of HaRav Amitai Ben Shoshanna and those who need to experience a speedy and complete recovery with G-d's help. The Parsha Perspective is in loving memory of Edward Ben Efraim, Shlomo Ben Edward, and Yirachmiel Daniel Ben Gedalia. May their souls be uplifted and their memories a blessing.

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    Our Parsha begins with an overview of the laws of Shemitah and Yovel.

    Shemitah is a seven-year cycle in which we may farm the land for six years; however, we must let the land rest in the seventh year.

    We find out the laws of Shemitah.

    We learn the true status of the land of Israel.

  • Parshas Emor, Legacy of Holiness

    The Parsha Perspective is in honor of Eretz Yisroel. May G-d protect our brave soldiers. May G-d return all the hostages in Gaza immediately.

    The Parsha Perspective is in honor of the Refuah Shlema of HaRav Amitai Ben Shoshanna and those who need to experience a speedy and complete recovery with G-d's help. This week's Parsha Perspective is in loving memory of Hinda Bas Udl, Edward Ben Efraim, Shlomo Ben Edward, and Yirachmiel Daniel Ben Gedalia. May their souls be uplifted and their memories a blessing.

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    Our Parsha begins with the law that is applicable to this very day, the commandment that a Kohen must remain Tahor—ritually pure—at all times.

    A Kohen may not come in contact with a human corpse or attend funerals, with one exception.

    We find out why the Torah repeats who is designated to serve in the Mishkan.

    We learn how we continue the Legacy of those who came before us.

  • Parshas Kedoshim, justice for all

    The Parsha Perspective is in honor of Eretz Yisroel. May G-d protect our brave soldiers. May G-d return all the hostages in Gaza immediately.

    The Parsha Perspective is in honor of the Refuah Shlema of HaRav Amitai Ben Shoshanna and those who need to experience a speedy and complete recovery with G-d's help. The Parsha Perspective is in loving memory of Edward Ben Efraim, Shlomo Ben Edward, and Yirachmiel Daniel Ben Gedalia. May their souls be uplifted and their memories a blessing.

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    Our Parsha begins with the statement: "You shall be holy, for I, the Lord your G‑d, am holy."

    This declaration is followed by many Mitzvahs, charity, Shabbos, morality, honesty in business, honoring and showing awe to one's parents.

    There are 51 Mitzvahs in our Torah Portion, 13 positive and 38 negative commandments.

    We find out about the commandment to judge everyone fairly.

    We learn the true purpose behind this important and necessary Mitzvah.

  • The Pesach Perspective, Legacy of Liberation

    The Pesach Perspective is in honor of Eretz Yisroel. May G-d protect our brave soldiers. May G-d return all the hostages in Gaza immediately.

    The Pesach Perspective is in honor of the Refuah Shlema of HaRav Amitai Ben Shoshanna and those who need to experience a speedy and complete recovery with G-d's help. The Pesach Perspective is in loving memory of Hinda Bas Udl, Edward Ben Efraim, Shlomo Ben Edward, and Yirachmiel Daniel Ben Gedalia. May their souls be uplifted and their memories a blessing.

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    We are about to celebrate Pesach, the holiday of freedom. We meticulously clean our homes, eat the ancient and spiritual bread of Matzah, and drink four cups of wine to honor our liberation.

    Unfortunately, with hostages still in captivity, the Exodus narrative becomes starkly relevant.

    We learn how to celebrate Pesach with such pain in the present moment.