Cryptic Concealment
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On Parshat Shemot, Mrs. Shira Smiles discusses the meaning behind Moshe hiding his face when Hashem spoke to him from the burning bush.
Author: Baila Greenblatt
Wondrous Whisper
Posted onOn Parshat Vayechi, Mrs. Shira Smiles discusses the meaning of the verse, “Baruch shem kavod malchuto l’olam v’aed,” which the children of Yaakov recited at his deathbed.
Ceding The Cedar
Posted onOn Parshat Vayigash, Mrs Shira Smiles discusses the significance of the cedar wood that Yaakov brought down to Egypt which was later used to build the Mishkan in the desert.
The Power of The Month of Kislev
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Rebbetzin Leah Kohn gives insight into the month of Kislev as it relates to the month of Chanuka, as well as the power of the Tribe of Binyamin.
Pits Purpose
Posted onOn Parshat Vayeshev, Mrs Shira Smiles discusses the connection between the pit that Yosef was thrown into and the holiday of Chanukah.
Timna’s Trajectory
Posted onon Parshat Vayishlach, Mrs. Shira Smiles discusses Timna, the concubine of Elifaz, and the lessons we can learn from her.
Majestic Maidservants
Posted onOn Parshat Vayetzei, Mrs. Shira Smiles discusses the role of the maidservants, Bilha and Zilpa, and why they were not counted among the Imahot.
Blindness and Brachos
Posted onOn Parshat Toldot, Mrs. Shira Smiles discusses the deeper meaning of Yitzchak’s blindness.
Gauging Goodness
Posted onOn Parshat Chayei Sara, Mrs. Shira Smiles discusses the verse, “The life of Sarah was one hundred years and twenty years and seven years, these were the years of the life of Sarah,” in particular Rashi’s explanation which says that all of her years were equally good.
Trail Travails
Posted onOn Parshat Vayera Mrs. Shira Smiles discusses the odyssey of Hagar and Yishmael in the desert.
Presence And Presents
Posted onOon Parshat Lech-Lecha, Mrs. Shira Smiles discusses Avraham’s legacy of faith.
Rainbow Rays
Posted onOn Parshat Noach, Mrs. Shira Smiles discusses the covenant of the rainbow that Hashem made after the Great Flood.
Ludicrous Licentiousness
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Mrs. Shira Smiles discusses how the licentiousness of the daughters of Moav lured the Jews into worshiping the Baal Peor.
Fountain Farewell
Posted onOn Parshat Chukas, Mrs. Shira Smiles discusses the failed attack of the Amorites on the Jews and the song of gratitude the Jews sang for the Well of Miriam.
Tears Of Temerity
Posted onOn Parashat Shelach, Mrs. Shira Smiles discusses the Sin of the Spies and how it led to exile.
The Mishkan and The Mikdash Parshat Vayikra
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Rabbi Hershel Reichman gives insight into Parshat Vayikra.
Proper Thinking Parshat Vayikra
Posted onRabbi Hershel Reichman discusses Parshat Vayikra.
Levite Leverage
Posted onOn Parshat Behaloscha, Mrs. Shira Smiles discusses the Levites inauguration to the service of the Mishkan.
Covenant Considered
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On Parshat Behar – Bechukosai, Mrs. Shira Smiles discusses atonement of sins and the connection to our forefathers.
Lighting the Holy Fire Parshat Ki Tisa
Posted onRabbi Hershel Riechman discusses Parshat Ki Tisa.
The Divine Light on Moshes Face Parshat Ki Tisa
Posted onRabbi Hershel Riechman discusses Parshat Ki Tisa.
Perfecting Perfect Perfection
Posted onOn Parshat Emor, Mrs. Shira Smiles discusses that how much we try to accomplish in our service of Hashem is less important than the wholeness and perfection of mind toward that service.
The Two Mitzvot of The Mishkan Parshat Tezave
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Posted onOn Parshat Acharei Mot – Kedushim, Mrs. Shira Smiles discusses the prohibition of orlah.
Redemption
Posted onMrs. Shira smile discuses Parshat Tazria – Metzora.
Parshat Mishpatim: Two Sources of Repentance – Eved Ivri
Posted onRabbi Hershel Reichman talks about the eved Ivri, the Jewish man sold into slavery to a fellow Jew, which is described in Parshat Mishpatim. The Torah helps rehabilitate and give him two paths to repentance.
Spiritual Garments Parshat Mishpatim
Posted onRabbi Hershel Riechman discusses Parshat Mishpatim.
Removing The Roadblock
Posted onOn Parshat Shmini, Mrs. Shira Smiles discusses the idea that first a Jew must dedicate himself to do the will of Hashem. Only then will blessing flow from above.
Insight On Shidduchim
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Rabbi Hanoch teller discusses the insight of Rav Pam on Shidduchim.
Perspectives On Lifestyle
Posted onRabbi Hanoch Teller gives insight into Rabbi Pam’s Perspectives on lifestyle.