The Parsha Perspective

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

The Parsha Perspective episodes

December 27, 2019 Fix yourself before others, the Chanukah and Parshas Miketz Perspective.
The Chanukah and Parshas Miketz Perspective.

This Chanukah Perspective is sponsored by Kfir Ben Moshe Morris in honor of the birth of his baby boy, Levi Moshe. May Hashem bless them with much health, success, and nachas!
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Our Parsha continues the story of Yosef HaTzadik, who went from being a slave to the viceroy of Egypt.

We find out the connection between the story of Yosef and Chanukah.

We learn what is needed to be able to help others.

Happy Chanukah!
5 min
December 20, 2019 Parshas Vayeishev, the hope that keeps us going.
This week's Torah portion is Parshas Vayeishev.

This week's Parsha Perspective is dedicated in memory of the Kedoshim who were killed in Jersey City last week, H“YD. May Hashem grant solace and comfort to their families and communities.

This week's Parsha Perspective is sponsored by Kfir Ben Moshe Morris in honor of the birth of his baby boy, Levi Moshe. May Hashem bless them with much health, success, and nachas!

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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. However, Ya’akov loved Yosef, the firstborn of his favorite wife, Rochel, more than the rest, and even made for him a special colored coat to signify his fondness. Yosef would also constantly tell his brothers about his dreams, which implied that he would soon rule over them. Yosef's persistent nagging and preferable treatment infuriated his brothers and cause them to hate him with a vengeance.

We find out why Ya’akov hoped that Yosef was still alive and refused to be comforted?

We learn one of the keys to the Jewish people's survival.

Happy Chanukah!
5 min
December 13, 2019 Parshas Vayishlach, never too far away from G-d.
This week's Torah portion is Parshas Vayishlach.

This week's Parsha Perspective is dedicated by Kfir Ben Moshe Morris in honor of the birth of his baby boy. May Hashem bless him and his wife with much health, success, and nachas!

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Our Parsha begins with Ya’akov Avinu returning home to Cana’an after more than twenty years of absence. However he was still fearful of his brother Esav, so he sent messengers to him a message of reconciliation; however, they returned with an ominous report, Esav was preparing to “greet him” with 400 men. In response, Ya’akov sent him an extravagant gift of hundreds of cattle, donkeys, and camels.

One of the other stories in this week’s Torah portion is a drama involving Leah’s daughter, Dina. The story begins with Dina leaving her camp and venturing out into the city of Shechem. As she entered the town, she met the crown prince, also named Shechem, who abducted and violated her and kept her hostage. His father, the governor of the city, approached Ya’akov and told him that his son was infatuated with Dina and wished to marry her.

Yaakov’s sons agreed to his proposal, provided that all the men of the city would agree to circumcise themselves. So at the urging of Shechem and his father, the people of Shechem agreed to this strange request. However, on the third day following their circumcision, Dina’s two brothers, Shimon and Levi, went to the defenseless city and killed all men who were recovering from the circumcision, and then liberated Dina from Shechem’s house.

We find out why Rashi emphasizes that Dina was the daughter of Leah?

We learn why we must never give up hope on another person.
7 min
December 05, 2019 Parshas Vayeitzei, the journey of legacy.
This week's Torah portion is Parshas Vayeitzei.

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Our Parsha begins with Yaakov leaving Beer Sheva and heading to Charan to run away from Esav and find a wife. On his way, he rested overnight the future home of the Beis Hamikdash, Mt. Moriah.

During the night, he dreamt of a ladder reaching up to heaven with angels ascending and descending it. Then, G‑d appeared and informed Yaakov, that He would give this very land to his descendants, and that He would safeguard him until he returned to Cana’an. The next morning, Yaakov woke up and recognized the holiness of this mountain and named it Beis E-l (“the house of G‑d”).

We find out why the Pasuk says Ya’akov left Be'er Sheva and went to Charan.

We learn a way to help people grow.

6 min
November 29, 2019 Parshas Toldos: a father’s love
This week's Torah portion is Parshas Toldos.

This week's Parsha Perspective is dedicated in memory of Rabbi Gabi and Rivki Holtzberg, H"YD. They were killed on the 29th of Cheshvan in 2008 while helping Jewish people in Mumbai, India. May their memory continue to inspire Jews all over the world. And may Hashem bless their son, Moshe, with much health and happiness!

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Our Parsha introduces us to our third and final forefather: Ya’akov Avinu.

Even from birth, Ya’akov and Esav were polar opposites; the firstborn Esav was naturally red and hairy, while Ya’akov was small, and only managed to emerge because he grabbed Esav’s heel when he was leaving the womb.

As the two grew older, the differences became more evident. Esav was a man of the field and an expert hunter, contrasting Ya’akov, who was a gentle and modest person. Esav also served idols and married women from Cana’an, while Ya’akov spent his time studying Torah and developing his relationship with Hashem.

We find out why Yitzchak loved Esav and wanted to give him the blessings.

We learn how to react in difficult and challenging situations, especially regarding children.
7 min
November 22, 2019 Parshas Chayei Sarah: the mindset of productivity.
This week's Torah portion is Parshas Chayei Sarah.

This week's Parsha Perspective is dedicated in memory of Elka bas Yosef Yehuda, may her soul be uplifted and her memory a blessing.

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Our Parsha begins with the passing of Sarah at 127 years old. Avraham negotiated with Ephron to buy a plot of land in Chevron, known as Mearas HaMachpelah for 400 shekels, to use as a family burial ground for the next generations.

When Avraham finished mourning for Sarah, he sent his most trusted servant, Eliezer, to find a wife for his son Yitzchak, in the land of Aram. When Eliezer arrived in the city, he went to a well and encountered a young girl who offered to give him and his camels water to drink. When Eliezer asked who she was, he discovered that her name was Rivkah, and she was a great-niece of Avraham, at that moment he knew she would marry Yitzchak.

We find out why the Torah repeats itself about Avraham's age.

We learn the mindset needed to be productive each day!

7 min
November 15, 2019 Parshas Vayera: the journey of faith.
This week's Torah portion is Parshas Vayera.
This week's Parsha Perspective is dedicated to Binyamin Ben Shira. May he experience a swift and complete recovery.
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 contains one of the most fundamental and meaningful stories in all of Judaism — Akeidas Yitzchak, the binding of Yitzchak. When Yitzchak was thirty-seven years old, Hashem appeared to Avraham and told him, “Take your son, your only son Yitzchak and offer him as a sacrifice”. However, just as Avraham was about to offer Yitzchak as a sacrifice, an angel called out and told him to use a ram instead.
We find out why this specific Torah portion is read on Rosh Hashanah.
We learn the extent of our forefather's belief and trust in God's Words.
6 min
November 08, 2019 Parshas Lech Lecha: striving for completeness.
This week's Torah portion is Parshas Lech Lecha.

This week's Parsha Perspective is dedicated in honor of Binyamin Ben Shira, may he experience a speedy and complete recovery.

This week's Parsha Perspective is also 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 an abrupt introduction to the father of the Jewish nation, Avraham Avinu. He is commanded to leave his birthplace and hometown, and go on a spiritual journey led by G-d. Soon, Avraham arrives in the land of Cana'an accompanied by his wife, Sarah, and his nephew, Lot, he is told by Hashem that his descendants would inhabit the very land that he is standing on.

At the age of 99 years old, Hashem appeared to Avraham and said, to create an everlasting bond between you and me; you must circumcise yourself and every newborn baby boy at eight days old. The Parsha ‏concludes with Avraham Avinu giving himself a circumcision along with his son, Yishmael.

We find out the two separate commandments regarding Bris Milah, and how they connect with the two different words that are used.

We learn what it truly means to be whole and complete with Hashem.
6 min
October 31, 2019 Parshas Noach: All for one, One for all.
This week's Torah portion is Parshas Noach.

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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This week marks one year since we started the Parsha Perspective, and I would like to take this opportunity to thank some people who have helped me to make the Parsha Perspective a reality. Thank you to Zev Segal, Orestes Sgoupakos, and Shlomo Hess for all your advice and support during the past year, may G-d continue to bless you and your family with much health success and happiness!

I would also like to thank each one of you for listening and sharing the podcast each week, and I hope you have gained as much as I have from the Parsha Perspective during this past year.

Our Parsha begins by introducing Noach, a person who remained righteous and faithful to G-d while the rest of society was in a state of anarchy and sin. Hashem informed Noach that a flood would soon destroy all of civilization, and only he and his family would survive by living in a ark that he was to build.

The rain lasted forty days and nights, causing the waters to reach even the tallest mountains. All humans and animals that were not stowed away on the teivah quickly drowned. The waters continued to churn for one hundred and fifty days until G-d commanded it to subdue.

We find out why Noach is not considered to be one of the forefathers of the Jewish people.

We learn the necessity for Unity between the Jewish people!
7 min
October 25, 2019 Parshas Bereishis, a fighter’s mindset.
This week's Parsha is Bereishis.

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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I hope all of you had an incredible Sukkos and took advantage of the tremendous spirituality that surrounded us during the past few weeks.

As we enter the new year with a clean slate, we also restart the cycle of reading the Torah, starting again from Parshas Bereishis. However, not only is this a physical cycle but a spiritual one as well. We have the opportunity to gain a more profound understanding of the Torah and its lessons. For each year a new and unique level of spirituality is given to the world which is relevant to its day and age.

We learn why the Torah begins with the second letter of the Hebrew alphabet?

We learn how to tackle the new year!
5 min