The Parsha Perspective

Parshas Vayigash, experiencing G-d's plan!

This week's Parsha Perspective is in honor of the Refuah Shlema of HaRav Amitai Ben Shoshanna, Shaul Ben Berta and Lior Gabay Ben Michal.

This week's Parsha Perspective is in loving memory of my grandmother, Shoshanna Bas Sholom, and my aunts, Chana Bas Yehuda and Leah Mintche Bas Ya'akov Yosef, 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 begins with Yehuda stepping up and negotiating with Yosef to let Benyamin return home.

We find what happened when Ya'akov learned Yosef was alive.

We learn why God appeared to Ya'akov before his journey to Egypt.

Parshas Miketz & Chanukah, see the light!

This Chanukah Perspective is in honor of the Refuah Shlema of HaRav Amitai Ben Shoshanna, Shaul Ben Berta and Lior Gabay Ben Michal.  

This Chanukah Perspective is in loving memory of Leah Mintche Bas Ya'akov Yosef, 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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The fascinating story of Yosef and his brothers is always read during the holiday of Chanukah, and there is an important reason why! 

We find out what was so confusing about Pharaoh's dream.

We learn the story the Chanukah Menorah is sharing with us! 

Parshas Vayeishev, coat of armor!

This week's Parsha Perspective is in honor of the Refuah Shlema of HaRav Amitai Ben Shoshanna, Shaul Ben Berta and Lior gabay Ben Michal.  

This week's Parsha Perspective is in loving memory of Leah Mintche Bas Ya'akov Yosef, 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 Parshas begins with Ya'akov Avinu settling down in Chevron with his four wives and twelve children. 

Ya'akov loved Yosef, the firstborn of his wife, Rochel, more than the rest. He even made him a unique colored coat to signify his fondness and love. 

We find if Ya'akov was right in making a coat for Yosef. 

We learn the intent behind the Ketones Passim. 

Parshas Vayishlach, They will not succeed!

This week's Parsha Perspective is in honor of the Refuah Shlema of HaRav Amitai Ben Shoshanna and Shaul Ben Berta.

This week's Parsha Perspective is in loving memory of Leah Mintche Bas Ya'akov Yosef, 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 begins with Ya'akov Avinu returning home to Cana'an after more than twenty years of absence.

Still fearful of Esav, Ya'akov sent messengers a message of reconciliation to him. 

However, they returned with a grim report; Esav was preparing to "greet him" with 400 men. 

We find out what message Ya'akov sent Esav when he heard Esav had an army with him.

We learn the secret to Jewish survival. 

Parshas Vayeitzei, close to G-d

This week's Parsha Perspective is in honor of the Refuah Shlema of HaRav Amitai Ben Shoshanna and Shaul Ben Berta.

This week's 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 week's Parsha Perspective is dedicated in loving memory of my dear aunt, Lynne, Leah Mintche Bas Ya'akov Yosef. She returned her soul to her maker this past week. May her memory be a blessing for our family. 

This week's Parsha Perspective is dedicated in loving memory of Yosef Ben Zev Wolf, whose Yahrzeit is tomorrow, the 8th of Kislev. May his neshama have an aliyah and his memory be a blessing for his family.

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Our Parsha begins with Ya'akov fleeing Beer Sheva to escape Esav's anger and rage. 

On his way to Charan, he rested overnight on the future home of the Beis Hamikdash, Mt. Moriah. He dreamt of a ladder reaching the heavens with angels ascending and descending it that night. 

We find why God revealed Himself to Ya'akov in a direct manner?

We learn the lesson God was trying to teach Ya'akov and all his future descendants!  

Parshas Chayei Sarah, sphere of influence

This week's Parsha Perspective is in honor of the Refuah Shlema of HaRav Amitai Ben Shoshanna, Leah Mintche Bas Gittel and Shaul Ben Berta.

This week's 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 begins with the passing of Sarah at 127 years old. Avraham negotiated with Ephron to buy a plot of land in Chevron, known as Mearas HaMachpelah, for 400 shekels. This cave was to be used as a family burial plot for the next generations.

We find out how Eliezer wanted to leave right away.

We learn the power of good or bad in the community.

Parshas Vayera, father to fatherhood

This week's Parsha Perspective is in honor of the Refuah Shlema of HaRav Amitai Ben Shoshanna, Leah Mintche Bas Gittel, and Shaul Ben Berta.

This week's Parsha Perspective is dedicated in memory of my grandfather, Yaakov Yosef ben Aryeh Leib, Edward Ben Efraim, Shlomo Ben Edward, and Yirachmiel Daniel Ben Gedalia. May their souls be uplifted and their memories a blessing.

This week's Parsha Perspective is dedicated in honor of the Yahrzeit of HaRav Ya'akov Tzvi Ben Dovid Sacks, Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks, of blessed memory.

He was the chief Rabbi of the United Kingdom from 1991 to 2013. An author of 25 books, his impact and influence was worldwide. His profound wisdom propelled him on the world stage, where he guided people with empathy and compassion.

He returned his holy soul on the 20th of Cheshvan in 2020, but his teachings continue to inspire people across the globe. May his impact continue to grow and May his memory be a blessing for all.

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Our Parsha begins with G-d appearing to Avraham Avinu just after having a circumcision. To ease his pain, G-d made the sun exceptionally hot so there would be no travelers for Avraham to host in his tent.

But after seeing how much it bothered Avraham that he had no one to help, G-d sent three angels in the form of men to visit him.

We find out how Avraham tried to stop the angels from doing their job.

We learn why Avraham is the forefather of the Jewish nation.

Parshas Lech Lecha, the secret of our existence

This week's Parsha Perspective is in honor of the Refuah Shlema of HaRav Amitai Ben Shoshanna, Leah Mintche Bas Gittel and Shaul Ben Berta.

This week's 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 introduces us to the father of the Jewish nation, Avraham Avinu.

He is given a commandment to leave his birthplace and hometown and go on an unknown journey led by G-d.

Avraham quickly got his camp in order and began this unique voyage without delay.

We find the difference between the two journeys.

We learn why Avraham's journey was so significant and essential to the Jewish story.

Parshas Noach, validation of purpose

This week's Parsha Perspective is in honor of the Refuah Shlema of HaRav Amitai Ben Shoshanna, Leah Mintche Bas Gittel, and Shaul Ben Berta.

This week's 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 week is the 200th episode of the Parsha Perspective!

I want to thank each of you for listening to or reading the Parsha Perspective every week.

I hope you have gained as much as I have from the past 200 episodes.

Our Parsha introduces Noach, a man who remained faithful to G-d while the rest of society descended into chaos and anarchy.

Noach was told by G-d that a Mabul (flood) would soon destroy all of civilization. Only he and his family would survive in a Teviah, an ark he was to build.

We find out why we begin with the mistakes of humanity.

We learn the Jewish opinion about the optimist and pessimist.

Parshas Bereishis, the dichotomy of emotion

This week's Parsha Perspective is in honor of the Refuah Shlema of HaRav Amitai Ben Shoshanna, Leah Mintche Bas Gittel, and Shaul Ben Berta.

This week's 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 week's Parsha Perspective is in honor of Reb Levi Yitzchak of Berditchev, known as a lawyer of the Jewish people. The anniversary of his passing, his Yahrzeit, is on the 25th of Tishrei. May his memory be a blessing!

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As we enter the new year with a clean slate, we also restart the cycle of reading the Torah from the beginning with Parshas Bereishis.

However, we must understand that it is not just a physical but spiritual cycle. We have the opportunity to gain a more profound understanding of the Torah and its lessons. Each year, a unique level of spirituality is given to the world, which is relevant to that day and age.

The Torah begins with the words "Bereshis bara Elokim es hashamayim ve' es ha'ares-In the beginning, G-d created the heaven and the earth." The Parsha then goes through what was made each day.

We find out why we Torah details the process of creation.

We learn the true intention and purpose of creation.