The Parsha Perspective

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

The Parsha Perspective episodes

July 31, 2020 Parshas Veschanan, a selfless vision.
Parshas Veschanan, a selfless vision.

This week's Parsha Perspective is sponsored in memory of Edward Ben Sarah and Shlomo Ben Edward. May their souls be uplifted and their memories a blessing.

This week's Parsha Perspective is dedicated in honor of the Cohen family. May Hashem bless them with much success, health, and happiness.

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This Shabbos is affectionately known as Shabbos Nachamu, the Shabbos of comforting. This name is for this week’s Haftorah which is the first of seven where G-d comforts us for our pain and suffering. May we experience this comfort, reassurance, and the ultimate redemption speedily in our days.

Our Parsha begins with Moshe Rabbeinu continuing his final speech to the Jewish people. He recounts how he begged G-d to let him enter the land of Israel and how Hashem refused his request. Instead, he was instructed to climb a mountain where he would see the land from afar.

We find out why the Torah writes what Moshe did in the present tense when he did so many weeks ago?

We learn about Moshe's selfless vision.
7 min
July 24, 2020 Parshas Devarim, the definition of a nation.
This week's Torah portion is Parshas Devarim.

This week's Parsha Perspective is in honor of the Yahrzeit of Edward Ben Efraim. May his soul be uplifted and his memory a blessing.

This week's Parsha Perspective is dedicated in memory of Shlomo Ben Edward. May his soul be uplifted and his memory a blessing.

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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 many past misdeeds and their lack of trust in Hashem.

We find out why Moshe Rabbeinu repeated specific instructions for the tribes of Reuvain, Gad, and Menasha before the entire Jewish nation?

We learn the definition of a nation and a lesson for Tisha B`Av.
7 min
July 16, 2020 Parshas Matos and Massei, the value of discipline
This week is a double Torah portion, Parshas Matos and Massei.

This week’s Parsha Perspective is dedicated in honor of the birthday of Eliyahu Ohr Ben Chana. May Hashem bless him and his family with a year filled with health, success, and happiness.

This week's Parsha Perspective is also in memory of Shlomo Ben Edward. May his soul be uplifted and his memory a blessing.

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Our Parshas begin with Moshe teaching the tribal heads many laws concerning oaths and promises.

Hashem then instructed Moshe to wage war against the country of Midian; this battle was in retaliation for the chaos they created amongst the Jewish nation.

We find out why Hashem now told Moshe the laws regarding vows and promises.

We learn the value of discipline.
6 min
July 10, 2020 Parshas Pinchas, the definition of a leader.
This week's Torah portion is Parshas Pinchas.

This week's Parsha Perspective is dedicated in memory of Shlomo Ben Edward. May his soul be uplifted and his memory a blessing.

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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 their lives. The reward Pinchas received was the Kehunah, priesthood.

After Moshe counted the Jewish nation, Hashem told him to go up Mt. Avarim and catch a glimpse of Israel’s land. For he would not enter the land, and this was the only way to fulfill his dream of going to Israel.

We find out why Moshe asked Hashem to appoint his successor.
We learn the true definition of a leader.
5 min
July 03, 2020 Parshas Chukas & Balak, Perception is key.
This week is a double Torah portion, Parshas Chukas & Balak.
This week's Parsha Perspective is dedicated in memory of Shlomo Ben Edward. May his soul be uplifted and his memory a blessing.

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Our Parshas begins with Hashem teaching Moshe the intricate laws of the Parah Adumah. The Parah Adumah is a red cow that was never used and is slaughtered as an offering. Then, it is burnt, and its ashes were used to rectify the most severe of ritual impurities, tum’as mes. This impurity is contracted through interacting with a human corpse.

Parshas Balak 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 why Hashem was angry with Balaam for going to Moav after allowing him to go.

We learn how Hashem tried to hint to Balaam to do what is right.
7 min
June 26, 2020 Parsha Korach, the pursuit of peace.
This week's Torah portion is Parshas Korach.
This week's Parsha Perspective is dedicated in memory of Shlomo Ben Edward. May his soul be uplifted and his memory a blessing.
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Our Parsha begins with the powerful Korach staging a rebellion against Moshe Rabbienu, accusing him of nepotism and power hoarding.
They took specific issue with Moshe's appointment of his brother Aaron as the Kohen Gadol. Their belief was that since the entire Jewish nation was holy, there is no need for anyone to be higher than another and hold the position of leader.
We find out why the Parsha is named after a man who incited a rebellion against G-d's chosen leaders and paid for his actions with his life?
We learn the length G-d's goes to have peace in this world.
5 min
June 18, 2020 Parshas Shelach, the significance of our actions.
Parshas Shelach, the significance of our actions.
This week’s Parsha Perspective is dedicated in memory of Shlomo Ben Edward, may his soul be uplifted and his memory a blessing.
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Our Parsha begins with the episode of the spies reconnaissance of the land of Israel. Moshe sent spies to study the land of Israel and its inhabitants.
When the spies returned, they told Moshe that the land is indeed flowing with milk and honey. However, they warned that its citizens are giants who are powerful and mighty, and its cities are well fortified.
The Jewish nation turned to Moshe and told him that they rather return to Egypt than be defeated in battle. G-d exiled the Jewish nation to forty years of wandering throughout the desert for their persistent lack of faith.
The Parsha concludes with a story of a man who was caught gathering wood in direct defiance of the laws of Shabbos. Moshe asked Hashem who replied that he must stone this man to death for breaking Shabbos.
We find why Moshe did not know the punishment for breaking Shabbos.
We learn the power and significance of all our actions.

6 min
June 11, 2020 Parshas Behaalosecha, light yourself and illuminate others.
This week's Torah portion is Parshas Behaalosecha.

This week's Parsha Perspective is dedicated by the Cohen family, may Hashem bless them much health, success and success.

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Our Parsha begins with Hashem telling Moshe that Aaron’s job is to light the Menorah each day in the Mishkan.

Hashem then gave Moshe the process of purification that the tribe of Levi had to go through before working in the Mishkan. They needed to shave all the hair from their body, be sprinkled with the ashes of the Eglah Arufha, and bring two sacrifices.

We find out why Hashem used the word Behaalosecha as opposed to the normal Hebrew word of Lehadlik?

We learn what it takes to inspire others for good!
5 min
June 05, 2020 Parshas Naso, a people united.
This week's Torah portion is Parshas Naso.

The Parsha Perspective is sponsored by Eliyahu Ohr Ben Chana. May Hashem bless him with much health, success, and happiness.

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Our Parsha begins with Hashem telling Moshe the transport duties of the three families of Shevet Levi.

Hashem then tells Moshe the Priestley blessings that are recited by Kohanim on many different occasions until today.

The Torah portion concludes by recounting the collective and individual gifts given by the tribal leaders at the inauguration of the Mishkan.

We find out why the Torah details each individual gift given by each of the tribal leaders.

We learn the power of unity.
5 min
May 28, 2020 Balancing your life, the Shavous Perspective.
Balancing your life, the Shavous Perspective.
The Shavous Perspective is in memory of Shlomo Ben Edward and Edward Ben Efraim. May their souls be uplifted and their memories a blessing.
The Shavous Perspective is in honor of the Refuah Shlema of Shaul Ben Berta, Sasson Bezalel Ben Batia and Yirachmiel Daniel Ben Tova Basha. May they have a complete and speedy recovery.
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Shavous, the day we receive the Torah and finish counting the Sefira. We learn that each day of the Omer period is meant to work on one specific emotion. So when Shavous comes we are ready to receive the Torah in the best possible manner.
We find out why the Torah was given on a small mountain, but nevertheless still a mountain?
We learn the secret to maintaining success.
Have a meaningful Shavous!
6 min