The Baal HaTurim teaches us about the diminished aleph at the beginning of this week's parsha, showing how Moshe Rabbeinu's fear of pride caused him to ask Hashem not to call to him in a personal way. We also reflect on the month of Nisan, redemption, and the small lights of unity we see even in difficult times. Originally produced by JFoundations.

We complete Sefer Shmos this week, ending with the Mishkan's dedication and the descent of the Shechinah. Rabbi Liff reflects on the Amud Anan and Amud Eish—how Hashem guides us through both bright times and dark times—and shares about the passing of Rabbi Yisrael Goldhaber, a Talmid Chacham and Chassid who embodied the concept of Kashi Tziva Hashem. Originally produced by JFoundations.

Rabbi Liff explores the connection between Purim and Parashas Parah, examining why Haman chose the 13th of Adar and how the 49 levels of tumah relate to our preparation for Pesach. He discusses the Avri Nachal's teaching on the 30 days of spiritual elevation that begin on Purim. Originally produced by JFoundations.

This week's parsha is the only one where Moshe Rabbeinu's name doesn't appear, yet the Gra teaches us that his spiritual essence is woven throughout. We'll explore what this teaches us about enduring influence and the hidden hand of Hashem, especially as we approach Purim and remember the yahrzeits of Reb Chaim Kanievsky and Rav Moshe Feinstein. Originally produced by JFoundations.

Rabbi Liff explores how we create simcha by accepting our lot and connecting to truth, removing doubts. He shares a story about the Panovich Rav wrestling with a lonely young bachur to lift his spirits and give him connection. Originally produced by JFoundations.

Rabbi Liff reflects on the recent terrorist attack and how we respond to Hashem's call through our actions. He shares from Rav Biderman about Parashat Shekalim and how reading it gives us the strength to stand upright, and discusses visiting a bereaved family to offer comfort. Originally produced by JFoundations.

The parsha of Mattan Torah and Yisro's example of truly listening and changing. Rabbi Liff reflects on the recent earthquake in Turkey and Syria, drawing on the Chafetz Chaim's teaching that such events are messages from Hashem specifically to the Jewish people, and shares a story from Rav Gifter about recognizing Hashem's hand in the world. Originally produced by JFoundations.

A reflection on how Hashem is truly in charge of our plans, illustrated through the parsha's lesson about the detour through the desert instead of the direct path to Eretz Yisrael. Rabbi Liff shares a personal story of being stranded in Madrid and a story about Reb Shnuer Kotler's faith during wartime separation from his kallah. Originally produced by JFoundations.

The parsha teaches that the exodus from Egypt came about through Jews showing care for one another, and that true redemption begins when we see the suffering of our fellow Jews. Rabbi Liff discusses how recognizing Hashem's presence in our lives, through our actions and speech, is what truly frees us from spiritual Egypt. Originally produced by JFoundations.

When we face suffering and loss, we must remember that Hashem's judgment is always tempered with mercy, even when we cannot understand His ways. Rabbi Liff explores this through the opening of Parshas Vaera and shares the perspective of those who maintained faith even in the darkest circumstances. Originally produced by JFoundations.