The Parsha Perspective

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

The Parsha Perspective episodes

March 06, 2020 Parshas Tetzaveh, you can always turn to Hashem.
This week's Torah portion is Parshas Tetzaveh.

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Our Parsha continues to speak about the building and service of the Mishkan. G-d tells Moshe that only the purest of olive oils can be used for the daily kindling of the Menorah. Hashem appoints Aaron and his sons to serve as Kohanim in the Mishkan on behalf of the Jewish people. During their service, the Kohanim must wear the four special Priestly garments, Michnasayim-underpants, Ketones-a large tunic, Avnet-a sash, and Mitznefes-a turban.

However, the High Priest would wear four extra garments during his service, the Me'ila, a blue sleeveless robe with the lower hem fringed with small golden bells and pomegranate shaped tassels. The Ephod, an embroidered vest with a gemstone on each shoulder, which the names of each tribe engraved upon it. The Choshen, a breastplate with twelve gemstones, each had engraved the name of one of the tribes. The Tzitz, a golden plate inscribed with the name of G-d, which was attached to his turban.

We find out why the Torah seemingly repeats itself regarding the daily sacrifices.

We learn unique ways of connecting with Hashem at different times.

Happy Purim!!
7 min
February 28, 2020 Parshas Terumah, the true purpose of creation.
This week's Torah portion is Parshas Terumah.

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Our Parsha begins with Hashem commanding Moshe to solicit donations from the Jewish people for the construction of the Mishkan, ‏a sanctuary that would be His dwelling place in this world.
They were to donate gold, silver, copper, and precious stones. Specialty red, blue and purple wool, linen, animal skins, and acacia wood. Hashem then gave Moshe exact and detailed instructions on how the Mishkan was to be built.

We find out why Hashem says, “They shall make for Me a Mishkan that I will dwell in them,” signifying multiple locations instead of one dedicated place?

We learn the true purpose of creation.

Have a happy Adar!
5 min
February 20, 2020 Parshas Mishpatim: first we will do and then we will listen
This week's Torah portion is Parshas Mishpatim.

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

This week's Parsha Perspective is dedicated to the health and well-being of the Jewish people worldwide.

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Our Parsha begins with Hashem giving the Jewish people 53 new commandments. He gave them the laws regarding the treatment of slaves, personal injury, murder, and the requirements of a person who is a guardian for another’s property. The Mitzvah to see the Beis Hamikdash 3 times a year, the laws of shemitah, sacrifices, and returning a lost object.

Moshe then tells the Jewish nation what rewards they will receive for keeping Hashem’s commandments. There will be no miscarriages, the borders of Israel will be massive, and they will conquer the land quickly with the help of G-d. The Parsha finishes with Hashem summoning Moshe Rabbienu back up Mt. Sini to study the Torah for forty days and forty nights.

We find out why G-d chose us from all the other nations of the world.
5 min
February 12, 2020 Parshas Yisro, a father’s listening ear.
This week's Torah portion is Parshas Yisro.

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This week’s Torah portion includes the Ten Commandments, making it one of the most significant and important Parsha’s in the entire Torah.

Hashem, Himself came down to this physical world and gave us the Ten Commandments. G-d confirmed that we are his chosen people, as the Pasuk says, (19:5-6) “If you obey Me and keep My covenant, you will be to Me a treasure out of all peoples, for the entire earth is Mine. You shall be to Me a kingdom of priests and a holy nation. These are the words that you (Moshe) shall tell to the Jewish people”.

We find out why Hashem repeated one of the ten commandments to Moshe and Jewish people.

We learn about how deep our connection to Hashem really is.
6 min
February 06, 2020 Parshas Beshalach, the importance of why.
This week's Torah portion is Parshas Beshalach.

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 Pharaoh regretting his decision to set the Jewish nation free, he decided to chase after the Jewish people and finish his Jewish problem.

As the Jewish nation noticed the Egyptian army approaching they began to panic, they cried out to Moshe Rabbeinu, (14:11) “Is there no graves in Egypt that you have taken us to die in the desert? Why have you taken us out of Egypt?” Moshe Rabbeinu replied, (14:13-14), “Don’t be afraid! Stand firm and see the salvation that G-d will do for you today. G-d will fight for you, and you will remain silent.”

We find out why Hashem took the Jewish people to the Sea of Reeds and not directly to the land of Israel.

We learn the importance of why.
5 min
January 31, 2020 Parshas Bo, the importance of consistent growth and education.
This week's Torah portion is Parshas Bo.
This week's Parsha Perspective is dedicated in honor of 70 years of the Lubavitcher Rebbe's leadership.
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Our Parsha begins with Moshe and Aaron warning Pharaoh about the upcoming plague of locusts. After Moshe and Aaron left, Pharaoh’s ministers begged him to set the Jewish nation free, they argued that the Egyptian people were suffering excessive amounts of pain. Pharaoh then called back Moshe and Aaron and told them he will allow them to serve G-d in the desert, however, they must leave their children behind as collateral. Moshe and Aaron refused his offer, and Pharaoh stubbornly refused to allow the Jewish people to go with no prior conditions.
When the plague of locusts and darkness concluded, Pharaoh called Moshe back and offered to let the Jewish nation leave without their animals. When Moshe refused, Pharaoh sent him away and warned him to never appear in his presence again (10:28) “You shall no longer see my face, for the day you see my face, you shall die!”
The last plague, the passing of all firstborn started at midnight, as the death toll rose, Pharaoh, who was a firstborn himself, ran to Moshe and told him to lead the Jewish people out of Egypt immediately. The Jewish nation gathered their belongings, and the Egyptians valuables and left Egypt midday on the fifteenth of Nissan.
We find out why Moshe repeats the Mitzvah of telling this story to your children three separate times.
We learn the importance of consistent growth and education.
6 min
January 24, 2020 Parshas Vaʼera, the responsibility of freedom.
This week's Torah portion is Parshas Vaʼeira.

This week's Parsha Perspective is dedicated to Binyamin Ben Shira. May he experience a swift and complete recovery.

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Our Parsha begins with Hashem‏ revealing one of His most holy names to Moshe Rabbeinu, a name which He did not reveal to even our forefathers. Hashem tells Moshe that He heard the cries of the Jewish people, now He will avenge the Jewish nation and take them out of Egypt.

This week’s Parsha contains seven out of the ten plagues that G-d struck the Egyptians with Blood, Frogs, Lice, Wild animals, Death of cattle, Boils, and Fiery Hail.

We find out why Hashem hardened Pharaoh heart and then held him responsible for his actions.

We learn the responsibility of freedom.
5 min
January 17, 2020 Parshas Shemos, the importance of every Jew.
This week's Torah portion is Parshas Shemos.

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The Torah begins the story of the Jewish nation’s slavery and subsequent departure from the land of Egypt.

Our Parsha starts off by giving us some context to the Jewish people’s situation at that time. Yosef and all his brothers had passed on, and a new Pharaoh became king over Egypt who did not want to acknowledge Yosef and his accomplishments. As the Jewish people began to flourish and prosper, the new ruler became fearful of their growing numbers and resolved to find a solution to his “Jewish problem.”

His strategy was to burden the Jewish people with so much work that they would have no time to have more children. However, Hashem had a different plan for the Jewish nation, as the Pasuk says, (1:12) “As much as the Egyptians would afflict them, so did they multiply and grow in strength.”

We find out why Pharaoh differentiates Moshe and Aaron’s work with the Jewish people’s labor.

We learn the consequential concept of “Kol Yisrael Arevim Zeh Bazeh,” that all Jews are responsible for each other.
7 min
January 10, 2020 Parshas Vayechi, the value of hard work
This week's Torah portion is Parshas Vayechi.

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Our Parsha begins 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, elevating 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.

At the age of 147 years old, Ya’akov Avinu passed away in the land of Egypt. A funeral procession consisting of his children and grandchildren, Egyptian ministers and lay leaders accompanied Ya’akov to his final resting place in the Meoras HaMachpelah, where he was buried next to his parents and grandparents.

We find out why Hashem removed the Divine spirit from Ya’akov when he tried to tell his children when the ultimate redemption would occur.

We learn the value of hard work.
5 min
January 03, 2020 Parshas Vayigash, re-framing our mindset for success.
This week's Torah portion is Parshas Vayigash.

This week's Parsha Perspective has also been dedicated in memory of Shlomo Ben Edward. May his soul be uplifted, and may his memory be a blessing.

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Our Parsha begins with Yeudah reacting to Yosef’s command that Benyamin must remain in Egypt as a slave. He pleaded with Yosef to take him as a slave instead, citing the fact that if he were to return home without Benyamin, his father would die of the pain and agony from the loss of his second son.

At that point, Yosef could not restrain himself any longer. He asked all the Egyptians to leave the room, and he revealed his identity to his brothers: “I am Yosef!

We find out why Yosef seemingly shifted the blame from his brothers to G-d.

We learn the greatest power a human being has!
6 min