The Parsha Perspective

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

The Parsha Perspective episodes

December 30, 2021 Parshas Va’era, the freedom mentality
Parshas Va'era, the freedom mentality

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 Hashem responding to Moshe's outcry about why He allowed the situation to get even worse.

Before Moshe demanded that Pharaoh let the Jewish people go, the Egyptians provided straw to make cement.

But after Moshe approached Pharaoh, the Egyptians no longer provided them straw to make cement. Yet, they kept the number quota of cement blocks that each Jew had to supply.

We find out how Moshe was to act towards Pharoah.

We learn what a freedom mindset means.
6 min
December 24, 2021 Parshas Shemos, the sound of silence
Parshas Shemos, the sound of silence

This week's Parsha Perspective is in honor of the birthday of Ella Silvia Leah. May Hashem give her and her family success, health, and nachas.

This week is dedicated to the success of the Parsha Perspective and those who listen, watch or share it. May Hashem bless each of us with true happiness, health and meaning!

This week's Parsha Perspective is in loving memory of Silvia Bas Herschel, 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 Refuah Shlema of HaRav Amitai Ben Shoshanna, Shaul Ben Berta, Michaela Bas Noga, and
Noga Bas Nava.

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Our Parsha ends the origins of a family and begins the birth of a nation. The Torah starts by giving us context to the Jewish people's situation at that time.

Yosef and all his brothers had passed on, and the new Pharoah forgot Yosef and all his accomplishments.

We find out why Moshe led his sheep "after the desert".

We learn what made Hashem choose Moshe to lead the Jewish people out of Egypt.

8 min
December 16, 2021 Parshas Vayechi, seek discomfort
Parshas Vayechi, seek discomfort

This week's Parsha Perspective is in honor of the birthday of Ella Silvia Leah. May Hashem bless her and her family with success, health, and nachas.

This week is dedicated to the success of the Parsha Perspective and those who listen, watch or share it. May Hashem bless each of us with true happiness, health and meaning!

This week's Parsha Perspective is in loving memory of Silvia Bas Herschel, 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 Refuah Shlema of HaRav Amitai Ben Shoshanna and Shaul Ben Berta.

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Our Parsha begins with Ya'akov Avinu asking Yosef to swear that he would bury him in the land of Israel.

Ya'akov then blessed Yosef's two sons, Efraim and Menasha. He elevates them to the status of his own sons and as tribes within the Jewish people.

Ya'akov then blesses his own children and assigns them their role as a tribe amongst the Jewish nation.

We find out why we bless our children to be like Efraim and Menasha.

We learn how seeking discomfort is vital in achieving our dreams.
6 min
December 10, 2021 Parshas Vayigash, your true nature
Parshas Vayigash, your true nature

This week's Parsha Perspective is in honor of the birth of Malka Rachel Pershin. May Hashem bless her and her family with health, happiness and Nachas.

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

This week's Parsha Perspective is in loving memory of Gittel Bas Asher, Chana Bas HaRav Yeudah, 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 Yeudah's negotiation with Yosef to let Benyamin return home.

Yosef was so taken by Yeudah's transformation, that he reveals his true identity.

We find what transformed in Yeudah.

We learn why we must seek our unique essence.
6 min
December 02, 2021 Parshas Miketz & Chanukah live to thrive!
Parshas Miketz & Chanukah live to thrive!

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 Refuah Shlema of HaRav Amitai Ben Shoshanna and Shaul Ben Berta.

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Our Parsha begins with Pharaoh having two bizarre dreams that no one but Yosef could interpret.

He first dreamt of seven fat cows being swallowed up by seven skinny cows. He then dreamt of seven bundles of big grain being swallowed up by seven lean bundles of grain.

In both dreams, neither the cows nor the bundles of grain grew due to devouring the others.

We find out how Yosef saved the world.

We learn how to live life.
5 min
December 01, 2021 Share your light, the Chanukah Perspective
Share your light, the Chanukah Perspective

The Chanukah 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 Chanukah Perspective is in honor of the Refuah Shlema of HaRav Amitai Ben Shoshanna and Shaul Ben Berta.

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There are two main and prevailing miracles in Chanukah's story.

The first miracle is that a small group of Maccabees won an incredibly tough and brutal war against the mighty Greek armies.

The second miracle is that a small jug of oil lasted for eight days.

We learn why we just celebrate the miracle of the oil and winning the war.
4 min
November 26, 2021 Parshas Vayeishev, never be enough
Parshas Vayeishev, never be enough

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 Refuah Shlema of HaRav Amitai Ben Shoshanna and Shaul Ben Berta.

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Our Parshas begins with Ya'akov Avinu settling down in the city of Chevron with his four wives and twelve children.

The Pasuk writes that Ya'akov loved Yosef, the firstborn of his favorite wife, Rochel, more than the rest.

He even made him a unique colored coat to signify his fondness and love.

We find out what Yosef was put in charge of.

We learn the reason to keep our uniqueness.
6 min
November 19, 2021 Parshas Vayishlach, pardon G-d‘s interruption
Parshas Vayishlach, pardon G-d's interruption

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 Refuah Shlema of HaRav Amitai Ben Shoshanna and Shaul Ben Berta. May they have a quick and complete recovery!

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Our Parsha begins with Ya'akov Avinu returning home to Cana'an after more than twenty years of absence.

After 20 years apart, Ya'akov and Esav finally meet once again. Ya'akov bowed seven times, then embraced Esav as they cried together.

We find out why the Parsha adds that Ya'akov fought Esav's angel.

We learn what to do when G-d " interrupts" our lives.
6 min
November 11, 2021 Parshas Vayeitzei, love conquers all?
Parshas Vayetze, love conquers all?

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 Refuah Shlema of HaRav Amitai Ben Shoshanna and Shaul Ben Berta.

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Our Parsha teaches us how Ya’akov fleeing Beer Sheva to escape Esav’s anger and rage.

He arrived in the city of Charan and meets his future wife Rachel, but her father had different plans. He switched his daughters, giving Leah instead of Rachel.

We learn why Ya'akov was upset when Rachel told him how being barren affected her.

We learn the consequences of jealousy.
7 min
November 05, 2021 Parshas Toldos: G-d‘s belief in us
Parshas Toldos, G-d's belief in us

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 Refuah Shlema of HaRav Amitai Ben Shoshanna and Shaul Ben Berta.

This week's Parsha Perspective is dedicated in memory of Rabbi Gabi and Rivki Holtzberg, H"YD. They were the Chabad representatives in Mumbai, India, and were tragically killed in a brutal terrorist attack on the 29th of Cheshvan in 2008. May their memory continue to inspire Jews all over the world to strengthen their connection to G-d.

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Our Parsha introduces us to the third and final forefather of the Jewish people: Ya'akov Avinu.

His parents, Yitzchak and Rivkah had a similar issue as his grandparents Avraham and Sarah, they were both childless for a long time.

But after twenty years, G-d finally accepted their prayers, and Rivkah gave birth to twins, Ya'akov and Esav.

We find out why he was named Ya'akov.

We learn what Ya'akov really means!
8 min