Download as Word In this week’s Parsha there are many fundamental concepts and momentous events that shape Klal Yisroel’s future. But there is one event that is mentioned, but does not seem to get its due, because of the overwhelming amount of other issues in this week’s Parsha. That is the miraculous of the punishment…

Download as Word This week’s Parsha discusses the archetype of all argument; which in Pirkei Avos is also described in the same way[1]; that which was started by Korach. Rashi says based on Chazal[2] that Korach began the argument by asking Moshe one question: A Talit that is all Techeles, does it require Tztzis? In…

As a Refuah Sheleimah for Bracha Golda bas Devorah Basha, and Dovid Ari ben Freidel, Besoch Sha’ar Cholei Yisroel. Download as Word Parshas Shelach revolves around the tragedy of the Meraglim. There are many ways to explain their mistake, and each is correct and teaches us a lesson. But, I would like to try to…

Download as Word The beginning of this week’s Parsha continues the discussion of the various aspects of the Leviim. We are taught how Aharon is to consecrate them[1], and then the ages of the beginning and end of their service[2]. These two ideas are clearly interrelated, and I would like to try to clarify certain…

Download as Word In the Parsha of Sotah, the woman whom is suspected of acting immorally, has to bring a Korban Mincha. This Korban is unique in lacking the ‘finer’ elements of a standard Korban Mincha. Every Mincha, especially one that comes for repentance is based on the Midah of Chesed. But this Korban is…