The Parsha Perspective

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

The Parsha Perspective episodes

August 02, 2019 Parshas Matos and Massei, the key to long term success.
This week's Torah portion is two Parshas, Matos, and Massei.

This week's Parsha Perspective is sponsored by the Birman family in memory of Efraim Ben Shaul, may his soul be uplifted and his memory a blessing.

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Our Parshas begins with Hashem instructing Moshe and the Jewish people to wage war against Midian, in retaliation for the chaos they created amongst the Jewish nation. So Moshe gathered one thousand soldiers from each tribe and mounted an attack against the country of Midian. They emerged victoriously and killed their kings, and every fighting-age male.

When the soldiers returned from battle, representatives from the tribes of Reuven and Gad came to Moshe with a strange ask. They requested that their part of the land not be in Israel, but rather, on the other side of the Yarden River. Their reasoned that there is an abundance of fields to feed their many flocks of sheep.

We find out what was wrong with their request.

We learn what is necessary to sustain long-term goals and success.

Have a great weekend and a good shabbos.
6 min
July 26, 2019 Parshas Pinchas, actions speak louder than words!
This week's Parsha is Pinchas.
This week's Parsha Perspective is sponsored by the Berman family in memory of Efraim Ben Shaul, may his soul be uplifted and his memory a blessing.
This week's Parsha Perspective is sponsored by Dovid Ben Tova, may Hashem heal all the physical and spiritual pain of the Jewish people.
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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. He was publicly displaying the Midianite princess with whom he was consorting with.
The reward Pinchas received was the Kehunah, priesthood. The Talmud explains, that when Hashem anointed Aaron to the Kehunah, he said, that this appointment was for Aaron, his sons, and the future generations. Since Pinchas was alive when by the anointment, he did not receive the Kehunah.
We find the reason he received the Kehunah as a reward.
We find out the first thing a person must do, to accomplish any goal.
Have a great Shabbos!
5 min
July 19, 2019 Parshas Balak, the process of transformation
This week's Parsha is Balak.
This week's Parsha Perspective is sponsored by the Birman family in memory of Efraim Ben Shaul, may his soul be uplifted and his memory a blessing.
This week's Parsha Perspective is also dedicated in honor of the Yahrzeit of my grandfather Yehuda Ben Aaron, may his soul be uplifted and his memory a blessing.
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Balak, the king of Moav worrying 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 them in battle.
G‑d allowed Balaam to go — provided that he only speaks the words that G‑d would dictate to him. When Balaam arrived in Moav, he instructed Balak to build seven altars and offer sacrifices to G-d. However, instead of cursing the Jewish people, Balaam showered them with blessings.

So Balak takes Balaam to another location, hoping that Balaam can curse the Jews from there. They build more altars and offer sacrifices, however, Balaam again blessed the Jewish people.

When the entire process repeats itself a third time, and yet again only blessings came out of Balaam's mouth, Balak despaired of accomplishing his goal and sent Balaam on his way.

We find out why we name a Parsha after a person who tried to curse the Jewish people.

We learn why we must work diligently towards our goals, even if we do not see any results.
6 min
July 12, 2019 Parsha Chukas, how to do genuine Teshuvah.
This week's Parsha is Chukas.
This week's Parsha Perspective is sponsored by the Birman family in memory of Efraim Ben Shaul, may his soul continue to be uplifted and may his memory be a blessing.
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Our Parsha 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'at mes, which is contracted through interacting with a human corpse.
We find out why the law of Parah Adumah is called the "law of the Torah".
We learn how to genuinely do Teshuvah.
5 min
July 05, 2019 Parshas Korach, the power of ego
This week's Parshas is Korach.

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This Shabbos is the third of Tammuz, which marks twenty-five years since the passing of the Lubavitcher Rebbe—Rabbi Menachem M. Schneerson. Traditionally, this is a day for reflection, re-commitment and, above all, positive action.

Our Parsha begins with Korach staging a rebellion against Moshe and his brother Aaron. Together with a few ringleaders, he gathers 250 men and accuses Moshe and Aaron of nepotism.

In response, Moshe proposed that the next day they all participate in a test, everyone would bring an incense offering in the Mishkan, and then G‑d would make his choice known.

Hashem was immensely angered with Korach and made the earth open up and swallow Korach and the rest of the rebels.

We find out why Korach rebelled against Moshe.
We learn how lethal an ego could be.

5 min
June 27, 2019 Parshas Shelach, how to live productive and meaningful life.
This week's Parsha is Shelach.
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In this week's Torah portion, we read about the episode of the spies exploration of Israel. The spies scouting the land for 40 days and reported back that the land is indeed flowing with milk and honey, but also warned, that its cities are well fortified, and the citizens are giants who powerful and mighty, and therefore, it will be impossible to conquer.
Hashem punished the Jewish people for their lack of faith and exiled them to 40 years of wandering in the desert.
We find out why the spies account of the land of Israel was incorrect.
We learn the mindset needed to live a productive and meaningful life.
5 min
June 05, 2019 Balance is the key to maintaining success, the Shavous Perspective.
Balance is the key to maintaining success, the Shavous Perspective.
The Shavous Perspective is being sponsored by Ariel and Sara Hess, may Hashem bless their family with health success and prosperity.
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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 are 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 a mountain, and why Shavous is one of the only times that we offer bread as a Korban in the Beis Hamikdash.
Have a meaningful Shavous!
6 min
May 31, 2019 Parshas Bechukosai, a authentic connection
This week's Parsha is Bechukosai.
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We are told the blessing that will be given to us if we observe the Torah. We are also told what will happen if we don't follow Hashem commandments.
However, because Hashem made a covenant with our forefathers Avraham, Yitzchak, and Yaakov, he will never destroy us no matter how far we go from him.
We learn the mindset needed when observing Mitzvah's.
5 min
May 17, 2019 Parshas Emor, Compassion is the basis of morality
This week's Parsha is Emor.
This week's Parsha Perspective is sponsored by Airel and Sara Hess and family, may Hashem bless their family with health success and prosperity.
This week's Parsha Perspective is dedicated to my great grandmother Fruma Bas Binyamin, may her Neshama have an Aliya, and memory be a bless to my family and the Jewish people.
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Our Parsha begins with laws that pertain only to Kohanim, such as remaining ritually pure at all times. The Torah continues with many laws concerning the sacrifices, like at what age an animal can be used for a sacrifice, or which blemishes disqualifies it from use.
We learn why Torah puts the Commandment not to desecrate God's name, near the law of not slaughtering a mother and her calf on the same day.
5 min
May 10, 2019 Parshas Kedoshim, a physical holiness.
This week's Parsha is Kedoshim.
This week's Parsha Perspective is sponsored by the Hess family in honor of the holiday of Pesach, may Hashem bless the entire family with much happiness, success, and prosperity.
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Our Parsha begins with a commandment to be holy for God is holy. Then we are given dozens of Mitzvah's of that pertain to both the physical and spiritual aspect of the Jewish person's life.
We find out why we were given Mitzvah's that relate to the mundane elements of life after being given the commandment to be holy.
We learn what it means to be holy in the physical world.
5 min