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The Fire Factor – Parashas Chukas

By |2024-06-06T09:02:30-04:00June 13, 2021|

This week’s parshah recounts the episode of the “nechash hanechoshes,” the copper snake erected by Moshe. As a reaction to their unwarranted complaining, Hashem dispatched a horde of “nechashim haserafim,” fiery serpents, which terrorized the nation. They appealed in desperation to Moshe, who turned to Hashem for guidance. Hashem then issued these instructions: עֲשֵֹה לְךָ שָֹרָף וְשִֹים אֹתוֹ עַל־נֵס וְהָיָה כָּל־הַנָּשׁוּךְ וְרָאָה אֹתוֹ וָחָי – “Make for you (an image of) a [...]

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The Extent of Sensitivity – Parashas Korach

By |2024-06-06T09:02:30-04:00June 6, 2021|

(The following is based in large part on a passage from the sefer K’motzei Shallal Rav, Bamidbar 17:2.) It was the aftermath of the tragic spectacle. Korach had led a band that rebelled against the authority of Moshe and challenged the role of his brother Aharon, who officiated as the High Priest. The matter was put to a test, as a group of 250 of Korach’s followers were [...]

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The Secret of the Matzeivah – Parashas Shelach

By |2024-06-06T09:02:30-04:00June 1, 2021|

Outside the city of Rechovot, there is a secular Kibbutz that bears the unique name, “Kibbutz Nen.” At one point, the kibbutz gained a certain measure of notoriety, which was attributable to one of its residents – the baker. Actually, it was a certain product of his that had gained renown. This baker was known for his yeast cake a most popular item whose recipe was a closely guarded [...]

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Pointing in the Right Direction – Parshas Beha’aloscha

By |2024-06-06T09:02:30-04:00May 24, 2021|

Did you ever notice how parents react to the exploits of their toddlers? Let us say, for example, that on the way to the babysitter, the young child – of his own accord – picks up his coat and even puts it on. Most likely, his parents will be beside themselves with joy. “Hooray!” they might exclaim, and clap enthusiastically over the little one’s display of prowess [...]

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Down to Earth – Parshas Emor

By |2024-06-06T09:02:30-04:00April 29, 2021|

While in these pages we generally strive to provide fairly thorough coverage of upcoming yamim tovim and the like, there is one festival that does not get featured as frequently – the \Yom Tov of Sukkos. This is mostly for technical reasons related to production scheduling and its close proximity to other seasonal events. In any event, this week’s parshah – which contains an entire section detailing the various festivals (including, of course, the festival [...]

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Separate and Apart – Parshas Acharei Mos-Kedoshim

By |2024-06-06T09:02:30-04:00April 19, 2021|

As Hashem’s Chosen People, we know, of course, that there is something singular about the Jewish Nation. The fact that it may not be in vogue in some circles to even consider such a concept doesn’t change the actual reality – as the following anecdote illustrates. “Intelligensia” – or Lack Thereof When the Chafetz Chayim went about publishing his magnum opus – the volume on the laws of lashon [...]

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