The Parsha Perspective

By Rabbi Shalom YeminiReligion & Spirituality Education Self-Improvement Spirituality Judaism

The Parsha Perspective episodes

July 21, 2022 Parsha Pinchas, a role to play
Parsha Pinchas, a role to play!

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 is dedicated by the Hess family in honor of the safety and security of Jewish people worldwide.

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Our Parsha begins with 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 out the connection between sacrifices and the future leader.

We learn the value of each individual.
6 min
July 14, 2022 Parshas Balak, intention matters
Parshas Balak, intention matters

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 the merit of the holy Ohr Hachaim, Rav Chaim Ibn Attar, one of the commentaries I use frequently. Because his Yahrzeit (anniversary of his passing) is on the 15th of Tammuz, the release date of this episode.

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Our Parsha tells us the story of Balak and Balaam.

Balak, the king of Moav, worried about his upcoming battle with the Jewish people. 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 Balaam's mistake.

We learn the truth about our intentions.
7 min
July 07, 2022 Parshas Chukas, a united people
Parshas Chukas, a united people.

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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We learn about the death of Miryam Hanevia, Moshe's sister and the wife of one of the spies who spoke virtuously about Israel, Calev Ben Yefuneh.

The rock that would miraculously provide water to the nation in her merit dried up with her passing. She passed away and was buried in the city of Kadesh.

We find out why the Torah adds the whole congregation if it has the Jewish people already

We learn what God wanted to see from the nation before they entered the land.
6 min
June 30, 2022 Parshas Korach, spark of light
Parshas Korach, spark of light

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 dedicated by the Akirov and Shemtov families in honor of the Rebbe and the ultimate redemption. May Hashem bless them with health, happiness, and nachas.

This Shabbos is the third of Tammuz, which marks twenty-eight years since the passing of the Lubavitcher Rebbe—Rabbi Menachem M. Schneerson. Traditionally, this is a day for reflection, re-commitment, and positive action.

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Our Parsha begins with Korach, a rich and influential man from the tribe of Levi staging a rebellion against Moshe and his brother Aaron.

Together with a few ringleaders, he gathered 250 men and accused Moshe and Aaron of nepotism and power hoarding.

We find the method Korach used to gain followers.

We learn the significance of whom we allow around us.
6 min
June 23, 2022 Parshas Shelach, a little seedling
Parshas Shelach, a little seedling

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 the Torah dedication by the Akirov family. May Hashem bless them with happiness, health and success!

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Our Parsha begins with the story of the spies' reconnaissance of Israel. The Jewish people lacked faith in what G-d had told them about the land, so they asked Moshe if they could send spies to study Israel and report back. Moshe then picked one leader from each tribe and assigned them this special task.

The spies headed out to perform their directives; they spent 40 days surveying the land and its people.

When they returned to Moshe, they reported that the land was flowing with milk and honey. However, they warned that its citizens are powerful and mighty giants, and its cities are well fortified.

We find out why G-d seeming pours salt into an open wound.

We learn the importance of education and preparing the next generation.
7 min
June 16, 2022 Parshas Behaalosecha, crisis of identity
Parshas Behaalosecha, crisis of identity
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 has the Jewish nation completing two separate times in the span of six versus.
We find out what their complaints were.
We learn why the reaction of Moses was completely and drastically different?
7 min
June 09, 2022 Parshas Naso, hold true to our belief
Parshas Naso, hold true to our belief

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 Hashem telling Moshe the transport duties of the three families of the tribe of Levi.

Hashem then teaches Moshe about the Sotah.

A Sotah is a suspected adulteress who was witnessed going into seclusion with another man.

She is forbidden to her husband and must be escorted to the Beis Hamikdash.

When she arrives, the Kohanim write this Torah portion on parchment and soaked in water until the ink dissolves.

The Sotah must drink the water, and if she indeed committed adultery, her belly would miraculously swell until she died.

However, if she is unharmed by the water, it is clear that she is innocent and blessed with many blessings.

We find out the meaning behind the law right before the Sotah.

We the most important job we were given.
7 min
June 02, 2022 Parshas Bamidbar & Shavous, step up and be counted!
Parshas Bamidbar & Shavous, step up and be counted!
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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We start Sefer of Bamidbar which takes up the story as we left at the end of Sefer Shemos.
The Jewish people traveled from Egypt to Mt. Sinai, where they received the Torah and committed the sin of the Golden Calf. After obtaining forgiveness from G-d through Moshe’s prayer, they built a Mishkan.
They inaugurated it on the first of Nissan, almost one year since their exodus from Egypt. Now the Jewish people are ready to travel through the desert to the promised land.
Our Parsha begins with Hashem commanding Moshe to count every Jewish man from 20 to 60.
We find why the Jewish people were counted once again?
We learn what changed after the giving of the Torah!
6 min
May 26, 2022 Parsha Bechukosai, share the love
Parsha Bechukosai, share the love

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 ends Sefer Vayikra, the third book of the Torah.

We begin with the incredible blessings we will receive for doing Mitzvahs with dedication and enthusiasm

We are also told the severe and terrifying punishments for rejecting and disobeying G-d's commands.

We find out what are the actions the first Pasuk is referring to.

We learn the mission and purpose of the Jewish people.
6 min
May 19, 2022 Parshas Behar & Lag B’Omer, the plurality of life
Parshas Behar & Lag B'Omer, the plurality of life

This week's Parsha Perspective is in honor of the Refuah Shlema of HaRav Amitai Ben Shoshanna, Leah Mintche Bas Gittel, Shapur Avraham Avi Ben Naeema 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 an overview of the laws of Shemitah and Yovel.

Shemitah is a seven-year cycle in which we may farm the land for six years; however, we must let the land rest in the seventh year.

The Yovel cycle, which also requires letting the land rest, is the first year after seven Shemitah cycles. At this time, all Jewish slaves must be released, and all properties are reverted back to their original owners.

We find out why shabbos is said in a plural way.

We learn about the duality in our service to God.
7 min