Parsha
YOLTO
YOLTO Parashat Behaalotcha Rebbi Shimon said, Why didn’t G-d bring Mannah for the whole year at once? Why did G-d bring it in daily portions? It is similar to a king who would support his son by giving him all of his sustenance once a year. Then, the son visited his father only when there…
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THE REAL ANSWER TO LIFE’S PROBLEMS Parashat Emor Ben Zoma said, “Who is wise? One who learns from all people. Who is mighty? One who overcomes his own Inclination. Who is rich? One who is happy with what he has. Who is honorable? One who honors others.” The commentators explain that Ben Zoma was asking…
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THE SIGN OF BELIEF Parashat Acharei Mot – Kedoshim In order for a coach to be a good coach, a Rebbi to be a good Rebbi, a parent to be a good parent, and a boss be a good boss, he needs to look at his client, student, child, employee, as if they are wearing…
Read Full PostA LESSON FROM A MEKUBAL
A LESSON FROM A MEKUBAL Parashat Terumah I like this story, and not only because I am Sefardi. A certain X-Kollel guy went to a Mekubal. He was down about his spirituality, for although he was still learning Daf Hayomi and reviewing what he had learnt from his Yeshiva and Kollel years in his spare…
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THE CHICKEN NUGGET PIRATE Parashat Mishpatim מדבר שקר תרחק Distance yourself from deceitful words. The Torah does not warn us to distance ourselves from any sin except this one: lying. What does this mean, to distance yourself from deceit? The Peleh Yoetz, on the word Sheker, gives us a gem for developing social skills. We…
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