Chanukah Sameyach
We pray for the speedy recovery of the wounded and Hashem's protection for the soldiers and citizens of Israel.
חנוכה שמח. אנו מתפללים להחלמה מהירה של הפצועים ולשמירתם של ה' על חיילי ואזרחי ישראל.
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Parashat Miketz
Presented By: Rav Mordechai Gershon Written by: Nir Shaul
In Parashat Mikeitz, the Torah describes life of Yoseph in Eygpt. The Midrash says: "Everything that happened to Yoseph happened to Zion".
Question
What is the connection between Yoseph and Zion?
Answers
1. Yoseph and Zion each has a role in connection with Am Yisrael: Yoseph as the sustainer; Zion as the leader of Israel through Torah.
2. Yoseph loved Eretz Yisrael which created a special closeness and similarity between them.
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Mechilta Beshalaḥ 9
Presented By: Avrum Leeder Written by: Yaakov Karmon
The Midrash says that G-d acquired:
the Nation of Israel the Land of Israel the Beit Hamikdash (Holy Temple) the Torah
Question
Why does the Midrash specify these four as Divine acquisitions,
when G-d's glory fills the entire world and He is the "Owner" of everything?
Answer
Everything is God’s, but these four are ones that clearly reveal His presence in the world.
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