Hallel Rosh Chodesh Kiselv @ Shirat David

November, 2023

The aftermath of Shimon and Levi's role in Am Yisrael forces us to get uncomfortable.

As we are hopefully entering the 2nd era of redemption, what type of clarity will we be experiencing?

Why is Shabbat Shalom the key blessing for the day of rest?

Based on the teachings of R' Ya'akov Meir Shechter shlit'a.

There are moments in life when I don't consciously choose to be absorbed with life's events. Whether it being a painful or blissful situation. This is where we are now.

But the real work begins when I discover the tools that enable me to not be consumed and controlled by my emotions which emanate from either a painful or mundane circumstance.

Based on Rav Kluger's קרבי אל נפשי.

The Danger of Improper Revenge

What do we know about Shimshon Hagibor, Shimon & Levi, You & I?

The time has come for us to define everything from scratch.

When we say 'everything', it also includes all the good feeling moments we have felt until now.

Not simple, but so worthwhile.

Lema'an Shmo B'ahava

What is this war all about?

Going into the deepest depths of the first few words of the parsha, based on the teachings of Rabbi Shlomo Carlebach z'l.

Based on the teachings of Rav Avraham Tzvi Kluger, let's look at what we can't afford to turn our eyes away from.