Perek 45: The Inauguration of the Third Temple
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Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller explains the meaning of all of the differences which will take place during the inauguration of the Third Temple, speedily in our days.
Author: Baila Greenblatt
Parshat: Matot Maasei: Love of the Land
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Parshat Mattot-Masei, teaches us the important lesson of true love of the land.
Perakim 43-45: The Ideal of the The Third Temple
Posted onRebbetzin Tziporah Heller describes how the Kohanim, Leviim, and even the Beit Hamikdash itself will be different during the Third Temple, she also explains the meaning behind these differences and how that should affect our vision of what is ideal.
Point of Perpetuity
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on Parshat Pinchas, Mrs. Shira Smiles speaks about Pinchas’ reward.
The Sacrifices’ Effect
Posted onRebbetzin Tziporah Heller continues discussing Yechezkel’s description of the third Temple and about the sacrifice’s effect on us.
Perek 42: Sacrifices in the Third Temple
Posted onRebbetzin Tziporah Heller speaks about the sacrifices in the third temple.
Renunciation of Reasoning and Ratzon
Posted onOn Parshat Chukat, Mrs. Shira Smiles speaks about our ability to submit ourselves to the will of G-d, and to appreciate the special gifts that we each have.
Perek 41: Inside the Third Temple
Posted onRebbetzin Tziporah Heller explains Yechezkel’s description of the inner areas of the Third Temple.
The Thread of Truth
Posted onon Parshat Korach, Mrs. Shira Smiles speaks about Korach’s claims against Moshe.
The Third Temple, Part 2
Posted onHigher Humility
Posted onOn Parshat Shelach, Mrs. Shira Smiles examines the medrash that Hashem made room for the spies to fail. Mrs. Smiles also speaks about Yehoshua’s name change.
The Third Temple
Posted onEssence of Peace
Posted onParshat Pinchas, Pinchas’ reward of a “brit shalom”, a covenant of peace, teaches us what hating evil and loving good is really all about.
Favorable Blessing
Posted onOn Parshat Nasso, Mrs. Shira Smiles speaks about birchat Kohanim.
Qualifications of Leadership
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Rabbi David discusses this weeks Torah Parsha, Parshat Pinchas. In choosing Yehoshua as Moshe Rabbeinu’s successor, Hashem imparted a fundamental lesson in the qualifications of a Jewish leader.
Everyone Counts
Posted onOn Parshat Bamidbar, Mrs. Shira Smiles examines the seeming contradiction in the way the count of the Jewish people is established. Mrs. Smiles speaks about the dichotomy of each person being part of a whole and at the same time, an individual.
Lesson in Gratitude
Posted onOur ancestors’ reaction to bread in the Land of Israel leaves us with a fundamental Torah lesson in gratitude. We learn how to have proper gratitude and thanks for all that G-d gives us.
Consequences of Complacency
Posted onOn Parshat Bechukotai, Mrs. Shira Smiles explores how Rashi explains that someone who observes the mitzvot but does not toil and exert effort in Torah can reach a level of not believing in G-d.
Shabbat and Mikdash; Awareness and Awe
Posted onOn Parshat Behar, Mrs. Shira Smiles explores the juxtaposition between Shabbat and the Beit Hamikdash in the last pasuk of the parsha. Mrs. Smiles also explains how we can take what we learn about having awe of the temple, and relate it to how we behave in our study halls and synagogues.
Perek 39: Gog’s End
Posted onRebbetzin Tziporah Heller describes the fate of Gog, and explains the concept of burying anyone who dies, and the innate kedusha, holiness, of every human being.
Shimon and Levi
Posted onDiscusses the naming of Shimon and Levi, and how they represent the eradication of evil and the ultimate connection to Hashem.
Perek 38: Gog and Magog: The Final War
Posted onRebbetzin Tziporah Heller explains the navi Yechezkel’s description of Gog and Magog, who they are and why they will fight against us.
Rachel and Leah’s Roles
Posted onExplains what it means when the Torah describes Leah as being hated, and explores Leah’s ability to have children while Rachel becomes childless. Mrs. Smiles also speaks about the naming of Leah’s first child, Reuven.
Parshat Pekudei: G-d’s Cloud of Glory
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Rabbi Hershel Riechman discusses Parshat Pekudei.
Perek 37: The Revival of the Dry Bones
Posted onRebbetzin Tziporah Heller explains the famous prophesy of the revival of the dry bones, and the message it has for each of us.
Bountiful Blessings
Posted onOn Parshat Pekudei, Mrs. Shira Smiles speaks about the bracha that Moshe blessed Klal Yisrael upon the completion of the mishkan.
Selflessness for the Greater Good
Posted onSpeaks about Yaakov’s ability to step outside of his own need to keep the Torah, and to recognize that the ultimate good for Klal Yisrael was to marry Rachel and Leah.
Perek 36: Final Return
Posted onRebbetzin Tziporah Heller explains the prophesies relating to the Geula, redemption, of the Jewish people, and the return to our land and ourselves.
Mirroring Majesty
Posted onOn Parshat Vayakhel, Mrs. Shira Smiles focuses on the description of the kior, the sink, which was made of mirrors donated by the women.
The Power of the Sechel
Posted onSpeaks about the power of the sechel, as seen in Rachel putting aside her jealousy, and Yaakov not getting angry at Lavan. Mrs. Smiles also examines the roles of Bilha and Zilpa.