Tamuz 14, 5778, 6/27/2018
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 Rabbi Yitzchak Ginsburgh
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 Insights into JudaismBlaming religion. Taking 3 steps backward. The paradoxical blessings of oppression: Amona, Netiv Ha'avot, TapuachThe more they beat us down, the more we will build, until Yesh Din, Bagatz, and company start receiving plaques in neighborhoods across Judea and Samaria titling them as “Builders of Zion”. When Moses lost his temperInsights into People in the Torah, Numbers 19:1–22:1 Our sages teach; “anyone who is angry, if he is a wise man his wisdom will leave him. If he is a prophet, his prophecy will leave him." ( Masechet Pesachim 66b) . Blind to the blessingsHow easy it is to complain and ignore the blessings from the safety those very blessings confer upon us. Chukat: The Book of God's WarsTorah from Israel's first Chief Rabbi. Chukat: His footsteps in the sandWatch one of Israel's most famous Anglo Torah world personalities discuss the Torah Reading from a unique point of view. What do your hands say about you?The Parsha and Current Events series. In the process of bringing purity and kedusha to the world, one must be prepared to dirty one’s hands and soil one’s clothing if necessary. Weekly Torah Portion: ChukatTorah from the Old City of Jerusalem. Chukat: Live or dieWhat do you think Judaism advocates, that we live for G-d or that we die for G-d? How to be a diplomatInsights into the Torah reading. The medical profession's symbol is from our Torah readingIn this week’s D’var Torah for Chukat, the Chief Rabbi explains why the symbol of the medical profession is taken from our Parasha. No such thing as deaf earsThis week's article is by Rabbi Aaron Greenberg, JLIC rabbi in Toronto. Can you accept instruction?Do you thank those who teach you or do you berate them for treating you like a child? A dispute for the sake of HeavenIf leading was easy, anyone could do it.The secret of the incenseTorah from Israel's first Chief Rabbi, the father of Religious Zionism and the Chief Rabbinate. Positively embarrassingFor the yahrzeit of the Lubavitcher Rebbe. Korach: An anatomy of betrayalFor 40 years the rabbi has been trying to understand two biblical figures, Datan and Aviram, whose behavior seems inexplicable. Listen to his insights. Keep at a distance from the sinnersPrior to God acting, He commands Moshe and Aharon to separate themselves from the group. Why does it matter? This Shabbat is the Lubavitcher Rebbe's 24th yahrzeitThe Chabad.org website suggests things to do in memory of the Rebbe on the anniversary of his passing. Moses' angerMoshe was subject to becoming angry at certain occasions during his 40-year leadership of the Jewish people. Which? Weekly Torah Portion: KorachTorah from the Old City of Jerusalem. Trump’s triumphs vs Korach’s ConflictsThe parsha and current events: Two sides of the same coin. The Three Oaths dilemma dividing Jewish Zionists from anti-ZionistsAre the three oaths halakhah (mandated Jewish law) in practice today? PovertyInsights into various topics from the Torah point of view: Poverty, a taxi to hospital on Shabbat, washing before bread.Weekly Tanya lecture: Chap. 42, Class 4Studying Tanya is a way to improve your spiritual health. All the back lectures are available below. A punishment of loving-kindnessG-d didn’t command Moshe to send forth the twelve spies; rather, He permitted him to. And the results are history. Why did G-d allow this débâcle to occur? HomeOur relationship with God must be a constant invitation. Extracting impuritiesConnecting the parsha to current events. Majority rules is not always the right decisionA Jewish Congressman famously stated a century ago that God and one constitute a majority. Slandering a land?One who speaks Lashon Ha'ra is akin to one who denies the existence of Hashem, says Rabbi Yochanan. Shelach: The lesson of ShilohTorah from Israel's first Chief Rabbi, founder of the Chief Rabbinate and of Religious Zionism. The antidote to the MeraglimOne who collects samples of the virtues of the land is like someone collecting dewdrops for the ocean. And the story of a tomato. Fake NewsPropaganda by any other name.... D’var Torah: Parashat Shelach LechaIn this week’s D’var Torah for Shelach Lecha, the Chief Rabbi describes the significance today of one small letter in a name. A sad accountSend men to scout the land of Canaan, each one a chieftain among them. A tale of unsuitable leaderrs. "If G-d wants us" - Why 'if'?This week's Dvar Torah is by Rav Baruch Winetraub, former Rosh Kollel in Toronto (2011-2014), currently Community Rabbi at Mevazer Tzion, Tel Mond and Ram in Yeshivat Orot Shaul, Kfar Batya. Shlach: The spies' temptationLife Lessons from the Torah Portion Parshat Shelach (Numbers 13:1–15:41) Why I support the private kashrut initiative of Tzohar rabbisA wide public stands behind the rabbis of Tzohar, and therefore it is fitting and even obligatory for them to have a kashrut system. Tzohar is wrong: We need a national kashrut system in the Jewish StateResponse to Rabbi Eliezer Melamed's article in favor of the Tzohar private kashrut initiative established to compete with the Chief Rabbinate's official nationwide certification in an attempt to replace it. Is G-d real or an idea?Insights into Judaism.Weekly Tanya lecture - the road to spiritual healthPrevious classes accessible below. Today's lecture is Chap. 42, Class # 3. Beha'alotcha: Praying 'against' G-dTorah from Israel's first Chief Rabbi. The perfect foodDelusional memories, tepid defense. A grown-up view of G-dThis week's Dvar Torah is by Rav Mordechai Torczyner, Rosh Kollel YU TMT Zichron Dov, Toronto. Everything in this world has a substituteThe eight themes in the parsha are substitutes for something or can be replaced by something else.Freedom of Speech - not at any priceListen and watch Rabbi Gold's insights into Parashat Hashavua - Beha'alotcha.Weekly Torah portion: Beha'alotchaTorah from the Old City of Jerusalem.Weekly Tanya lecture: Chap. 41, class 2Study Tanya for a healthier spiritual life. Am Segula: Uri Tzvi Greenberg, prophet of catastropheOnly a person possessing complete love for his people can be sensitive to the fores of hatred before they are mature enough to strike. Greenberg did. Insights into Beha'alotchaThoughts on various topics in the weekly portion. Beha’alotcha: The Travel CodesThere were approximately two million Jews traveling across the desert and it would have been impossible for a human voice to be heard over the din, so G-d commanded the use of different trumpet blasts. Each like the whole of Creation“Here’s the difference between us,” explains the Israeli prime minister. “We’re using missile defense to protect our civilians, and they’re using their civilians to protect their missiles.” - Charles Krauthammer Visceral visionWhile it is noble to try to squelch the call of the yetzer horo, the struggle is not winnable without tangible effort that takes the effort from the theoretical to the practical. Eulogy for Mrs. Jean Gluck z"l, Woman of ValorI think of the way that she delighted in seeing Jewish children; how important it was to her that the children should be happy and rejoice in being Jewish. Writing the laws of KashrutThe thoughts and decisions behind the new volume of ‘Peninei Halakha’ dealing with kashrut The order in the new book differs from the order in the Shulchan Aruch: In Israel, the mitzvot dependent on the Land are once again the main laws. Insights into JudaismPouring out the water, lavish simchas, the thread of blue. |
