Parshas Tetzaveh

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Parshas Tetzaveh (5776)
by Mordechai Dolinsky

The question is asked why isn’t the name of Moshe Rabeinu mentioned in this parsha. Perhaps… ata tetzaveh…viyikchu ailecha.. bring it to you, but it was for Hashem. Moshe is on such a hgih madrega of bitul to Hashem that it is as if he is not here.

We should all be zocheh to bring ourselves close to Hashem.

Have a wonderful Shabbos.

Parshas Terumah

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Parshas Terumah (5776)
by Mordechai Dolinsky

25:16 In the commandment of the Torah to place the Sefer Torah in the Aron Kodesh the term aidus is used. Rashi offers an explanation that the Torah is a testimony to the truth that all that was written within was commanded by Hashem. The Kuzari gives us an extremely important insight to the MaaMad Har Sinai. The conventional nature of the event is looked upon as a matter of emunah. The Kuzari points out that the claim that HaKadosh Baruch Hu spoke to each and every one in Klal Yisroel is a truth that speaks out for itself. It is impossible to claim to speak to an entire nation without them all being aware. This claim is in the Chumash. It makes it an actualitiy. This is history and it serves us as an insight into the meaning of this Rashi that the Torah testifies. This should give us an extra motivation, clarity and inspiration in serving Hashem with loyalty and satifaction.

We should be zocheh to see the building of the third Bais HaMikdash with the coming of Moshiach. Have a wonderful and inspiring Shabbos.

Parshas Mishpatim

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Parshas Mishpatim (5776)
by Mordechai Dolinsky

Parshas Mishpatim—right down to business, after the lessons of kirvas Hashem and emuna. The first awesome lesson is that even our laws of logic are from Sinai, Hashem is our source of oxygen and of logic. Examples==one is subject to the death penalty for stealinga person and selling him; for striking a parent—the death penalty. One inflicting damage on a slave on the eye or tooth –the slave goes out to freedom and for killing him one is subject to the death penalty.

Hashem give us wisdom, give us insight. YOU are our source of wisdom.

Have a wonderful Shabbos.