This week we explore the opening of Parshas Tetzaveh and what it means that Moshe's name does not appear in the parsha. Through the teachings of Reb Aaron Volkin, we learn that every person has a specific tafkid, a purpose in this world, and that sometimes our role is to ensure things happen rather than to do them ourselves. Originally produced by JFoundations.

This week we explore why we give in the parsha and what it means to truly understand that giving returns to us. Rabbi Liff shares stories of tzaddikim and their approach to charity, including an account of someone meeting with Rav Moshe Reichman about directing large sums to those in need. Originally produced by JFoundations.

Rabbi Liff explores why Choshen Mishpat appears last in the Shulchan Aruch despite coming first in the Torah, using the Satmar Rebbe's insight that compromise belongs only to monetary disputes. He then discusses how the parsha teaches us to protect the dignity of widows, orphans, and the poor through stories from Ponevezh and Radin. Originally produced by JFoundations.

Why Yisro alone among all who heard of the miracles in Egypt actually came to join the Jewish people. The difference between merely hearing about great events and truly taking them to heart to create lasting change in one's life. Originally produced by JFoundations.

Rabbi Liff explores the Song at the Sea as not only physical liberation but spiritual freedom from our inner constraints. He discusses how simcha and proper davening are our true weapons, and how each Jew has their own path through the sea to return renewed. Originally produced by JFoundations.

Rabbi Liff explores the theme of Hashem accompanying us, drawing from the parsha's account of the final plagues and the mitzvah of tefillin. He discusses how recognizing Hashem's constant presence gives us strength, particularly in light of current events in Eretz Yisrael. Originally produced by JFoundations.

Rabbi Liff reflects on the current challenges facing Klal Yisrael and how the parsha teaches us to understand Hashem's ways during galus. He also discusses the significance of a bright rainbow seen in Yerushalayim and what it may signify according to the Zohar. Originally produced by JFoundations.

The parsha teaches us that learning Torah, specifically completing Shnayim Mikra V'Echad Targum each week, is how we find strength and perspective through golus. Rabbi Liff shares the story of Reb Eliezer Kemper, a 103-year-old tzaddik from Kiryat Sefer, who attributed his long life to this practice of learning the parsha with the community. Originally produced by JFoundations.

As we complete Sefer Bereishis on the Tenth of Teves, we explore how Yaakov Avinu's call to gather his children teaches us about holding onto emunah during difficult times. The Rizhiner Rebbe explains that before Mashiach comes, faith will be tested like a hair's breadth, and our strength comes from gathering together as a community to speak about and strengthen our belief in Hashem. Originally produced by JFoundations.

When Yosef reveals himself to his brothers, all their questions and doubts disappear in an instant. Rabbi Liff draws a parallel to how Hashem's revelation will one day answer all of our questions about suffering and exile, and shares about the recent passing of Rebbetzin Bergman, a woman who built her life around supporting Torah and caring for others. Originally produced by JFoundations.