The Parsha Perspective

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

The Parsha Perspective episodes

May 12, 2022 Parshas Emor, uniquely different
Parshas Emor, uniquely different!

This week's Parsha Perspective is in honor of the Refuah Shlema of HaRav Amitai Ben Shoshanna, Leah Mintche Bas Gittel, Aban Davis Ben Naomi, 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 contains many laws specifically pertaining to Cohanim.

We begin with the law that is applicable till this very day, the commandment that a Cohen must remain Tahor- ritually pure at all times.

We find out the connection between Cohanim and holidays.

We learn the uniqueness of every Jew!
6 min
May 05, 2022 Parsha Kedoshim, in our hearts
Parsha Kedoshim, in our hearts

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

This week's Parsha Perspective is in loving memory of Avraham Ben Chai, 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 statement: "You shall be holy, for I, the L‑rd your G‑d, am holy."

This is followed by the commandment of many laws, including the Mitzvah of charity and equality before the law. Shabbat, morality, honesty in business, honor, awe of one's parents, and the sacredness of life.

We find why the Mitzvah of not hating your brother and loving your fellow as yourself are right after each other.

We learn how to experience G-d's love!
6 min
April 29, 2022 Parsha Acharei Mos, the lesson of Azazel
Parsha Acharei Mos, the lesson of Azazel

This week's Parsha Perspective is in honor of the Refuah Shlema of HaRav Amitai Ben Shoshanna, Leah Mintche Bas Gittel, Aban Davis Ben Naomi 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 following the death of Aaron's two sons, Nadav and Avihu. They died because they spontaneously entered the Kodesh Hakedshim, the holy of Holies.

The Torah then explains the elaborate service of the Kohen Gadol on Yom Kippur. Amongst the many rituals, he was to bring an incense offering, the Ketores in the Holy of Holies and the draw lots for the fate of two identical goats.

We find out what Azazel means.

We learn the value of each Mitzvah!
6 min
April 14, 2022 Our unanswered questions, The Pesach Perspective
Our unanswered questions, The Pesach Perspective

The Pesach Perspective is in honor of the Refuah Shlema of HaRav Amitai Ben Shoshanna, Leah Mintche Bas Gittel and Shaul Ben Berta.

The Pesach 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 are about to celebrate Pesach, the holiday of freedom.

After cleaning our homes to near perfection, we eat ancient but spiritual bread, the Matzah; we drink four cups of wine in honor of our liberation.

Most importantly, we remember, recall and relate the story of our exodus from Egypt.

One of the more notable parts of the Seder is asking the four questions, the Ma Nishtana.

We find out why there are no specific answers to the four questions.

We learn what the biggest unanswered question is!

Have a meaningful and happy Pesach!
5 min
April 07, 2022 Parsha Metzora, the good word
Parsha Metzora, the good word

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 birth of Aban Davis Korein to Avi and Shawna Korein. May they merit to raise him in the ways of Torah and Mitzvot with much health and nachas!

This week's Parsha Perspective is in honor of the Torah dedication by the Cohen family this Sunday. May Hashem continue to bless the Yoram, Yael, and their entire family with happiness, health, and success.

Please join the celebrations this Sunday, the 10th, at 2 pm at the Chabad Israel Center, 1520 S Robertson Blvd.

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The Shabbos before Pesach is called Shabbos HaGadol, the great Shabbos.

The Shulchan Aruch (Orach Chaim 430:1) explains that a great miracle happened on the 10th of Nissan when the Jewish people left Egypt, which was on Shabbos.

Our Parsha begins with the very rigorous purification process a person must undergo after their Tzara'as - leprosy is pronounced healed by a Cohen.

We find how to balance the policing of bad speech.

We learn the value of compliments and purpose of Pesach.
6 min
March 31, 2022 Parshas Tazria: awareness then spirit
Parshas Tazria, awareness then spirit

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, Yirachmiel Daniel Ben Gedalia, and all those who lost their lives in the terrorist attacks this week. May their souls be uplifted and their memories a blessing.

This week's Parsha Perspective is dedicated in honor of the birthday of Mrs. Pershin! May Hashem bless her and her family with much health, success, and nachas!

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Our Parshas discuss some of the complex laws about Tumah V'taharah, ritual purity, and impurity.

We begin with the purification process that a woman must undergo after childbirth.

Moshe repeats the Commandment of Bris Milah, the circumcision of a young baby boy on the 8th day of his life.

We find out why it is not done earlier.

We learn the value of the struggle and the road to our goals.
6 min
March 24, 2022 Parshas Shemini, uniquely qualified.
Parshas Shemini, uniquely qualified.

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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Aaron and his sons begin to officiate as Kohanim in the Mishkan on the eighth day from its inauguration.

G-d's fire consumed the sacrifices that they had brought, signaling the divine presence was in the Mishkan.

We find out why Aaron hesitated before entering the role of the high priest.

We learn how to achieve true honor and respect!
7 min
March 16, 2022 A celebration of renewal, the Purim perspective!
A celebration of renewal, the Purim perspective!

The Purim Perspective is in honor of the Refuah Shlema of HaRav Amitai Ben Shoshanna, Leah Mintche Bas Gittel, and Shaul Ben Berta.

The Purim 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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The Megillah begins with Achashverosh, the King of Persia, hosting a feast to celebrate 70 years since the destruction of the first Beis Hamikdash.

He knew that the Jewish prophets predicted that 70 years after its destruction, the Beis Hamikdash would be rebuilt.

He was afraid that the rebuilding of the Beis Hamikdash in Yerushalayim would shake the foundations of his world empire.

We find out why Haman seemingly forgot Moshe's birthday?

We learn the secret power of the Jewish people's existence!
6 min
March 11, 2022 Parshas Vayikra, a calling, not just a job.
Parshas Vayikra, a calling, not just a job.

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.

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Our Parsha begins the third book of the Torah, Sefer Vayikra. The Parsha starts off with the first time Hashem speaks to Moshe Rabbienu from within the Mishkan.

He relates to Moshe the various types of sacrifices brought on the Mizbe'ach.

We find out why G-d first called out to Moshe before speaking to him.

We learn what calling we must search for.
5 min
March 07, 2022 Parshas Pekudei, reflection in the mirror
Parshas Pekudei, reflection in the mirror

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.

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Our Parsha begins with Moshe doing an accounting of all the gold, silver, and copper that the Jewish nation donated toward the building of the Mishkan.

The two foremen in charge of its construction, Betzalel and Aliyev brought all the completed components to Moshe for inspection.

We find out what is the Mishkan of testimony.

We learn how Hashem matches actions towards Him.
5 min