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Learning How to Lead
Parashat Yitro 5773 I’m trying to understand what Moshe said to God just before the giving of the Torah. Look at these verses (Judaica Press translation): Shemot 19 21 The Lord said to Moses, “Go down, warn the people lest … Continue reading
Will There be Sacrifices in the Third Temple?
Parashat Vayikra 5772 As we read last week, at the end of Sefer Shemot, Moshe set up the Mishkan and the glory of God filled it. Here at the beginning of Sefer Vayikra, God calls to Moshe and tells him … Continue reading
Motivating the People to Build the Tabernacle
Parashat VaYakhel – Pekudei 5772 Our tradition tells us that God forgave the Jewish people for the sin of the Golden Calf on Yom Kippur. The next day Moshe gathered the people and told them about the Divine command to … Continue reading
Building the Tabernacle
Parashat VaYakhel – Pekudei 5772 Our tradition tells us that God forgave the Jewish people for the sin of the Golden Calf on Yom Kippur. Moshe gathered the people and told them about the Divine command to build the Tabernacle … Continue reading
3 Lessons After the Golden Calf
Parashat Ki Tisa 5772 After the sin of the Golden Calf, God told Moshe that he was going to destroy the Jewish people. After Moshe destroyed the Golden Calf he then went back up to Har Sinai to plead for … Continue reading
After the Golden Calf
Parashat Ki Tisa 5772 If it’s possible for a whole nation to have a bad hair day, then the Jewish people had one. The people were confused about when Moshe would return from Har Sinai. They got anxious and urged … Continue reading
Hearing and Understanding
Parashat Yitro 5772 Background Moshe’s first encounter with Yitro’s family was at a well. Yitro’s daughters took care of his flocks. Moshe intervened when other shepherds would not let them water their flock. When Yitro heard what had happened, he … Continue reading
Who Bowed to Who?
Parashat Yitro 5772 I am thinking of a man who I and many others consider to be a talmid chacham. I have learned from him and had the privilege for several years of having a private chevruta with him. Yet, … Continue reading
The Balancing Act of Bitachon and Hishtadlut
Parashat Beshalach 5772 It doesn’t matter where you look, there are contradictions. For just one example, let’s look at an event recorded in Shmuel I Chapter 16. Shaul is king, but he has not fulfilled his potential. God tells Shmuel … Continue reading