The Parsha Perspective

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  • Parshas Ki Teitzei, Words, Deeds, Legacy

    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. 

    8 min
  • Parshas Shoftim, Justice Shapes Society

    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. 

    8 min
  • Parshas Re'eh, Vision and Decision

    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.

    8 min
  • Parshas Eikev, Destiny is in the Details

    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. 

    9 min
  • Parshas Veschanan, Words of Resilience

    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. 

    8 min
  • Parshas Devarim: On G-d's Path

    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! 

    8 min
  • Parshas Matos & Massei, respect and faith

    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.

    Click here to listen, watch and connect! Parshaperspective.com 

    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. 

    9 min
  • Parsha Pinchas: Strength and Serenity

    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.

    8 min
  • Parshas Balak: Choices and Blessings

    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. 

    9 min
  • Parshas Chukas, Purity and Purpose

    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.

    Click here to listen, watch and connect! Parshaperspective.com 

    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. 

    7 min

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