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Devarim Weekly Parsha Rabbi Mordechai Dolinsky

Parshas Nitzavim – Vayelech (5769)

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Parshas Nitzavim – Vayelech (5769)
by Mordechai Dolinsky

How do we fulfill our obligation of proclaiming and relating to Hashem as a king as we are missing an image of real kingship as a role model. We are lacking the pomp and grandeur of royalty but we have the manifestation of true malchus seen through the Hashgacha Pratis in our lives. If one uses his capabilities of deep thinking he will see that this is the truest manifestation of kingship.

This, our last of the year, have a wonderful, meaningful, beautiful Shabbos, and a ksiva v’chasima tova.

Devarim Weekly Parsha Rabbi Mordechai Dolinsky

Parshas Ki Savo (5769)

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Parshas Ki Savo (5769)
by Mordechai Dolinsky

Here we are approaching and getting closer to Rosh Hashanah, and our parsha dealing with the foundation of foundations; gratitude. “Arami Oved Avi” – in gratitude we go to the roots, the foundation, the truth of the thanks and the realization and the basis of the truth of thanks.

Cry to Hashem to be worthy to see the truth.

Have a wonderful Shabbos.

Devarim Weekly Parsha Rabbi Mordechai Dolinsky

Parshas Ki Saitzai (5769)

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Parshas Ki Saitzai (5769)
by Mordechai Dolinsky

(21:23) The deep concept of leaving the corpse hanging (see Rashi) is that we attribute bad to Hashem, and it is really a result of our own wrongdoings as we see in the parsha of Haazinu.

To lift ourselves in Elul we should daven especially Shacharis, with inspiration and a “kol” and undertake a small improvement in some area.\

Have a wonderful Shabbos.

Devarim Weekly Parsha Rabbi Mordechai Dolinsky

Parshas Shoftim (5769)

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Parshas Shoftim (5769)
by Mordechai Dolinsky

We are at the onset of Chodesh Elul designated for a commitment for self-improvement and supreme inspiration. How can we be realistic in accomplishing this, especially with the failures so contemporarily prevalent.

The solution we can find in the Chazal in our Medrash 5:8 which is a ruchnius nuclear explosion. “All those that put their absolute trust in Hashem receive the Divine powers of Hashem.”

Have a good week and an inspiring, successful Elul.

Devarim Weekly Parsha Rabbi Mordechai Dolinsky

Parshas Re’ay (5769)

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Parshas Re’ay (5769)
by Mordechai Dolinsky

It is imperative that despite the “vacation” mind-set we focus on Shabbos mevorchim of Chodesh Elul. The name of the parsha and its theme is its appropriate concept to “see”. There is so much to see; Hashem reveals |Himself so vividly and clearly for those that seek Him.

Have a wonderful Shabbos and a fulfilling, inspiring Chodesh.

Devarim Weekly Parsha Rabbi Mordechai Dolinsky

Parshas Aikev (5769)

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Parshas Aikev (5769)
by Mordechai Dolinsky

The parsha starts with awesome blessings for giving absolute attention and loyal adherence to even seemingly insignificant commandments as we see in Rashi. Everything is significant and extremely meaningful in the perspective of serving Hashem.

This period of time, despite it’s “vacational” implications is most significant and fertile for spiritual growth and accomplishments. Make use of this “hot” tip.

Have a wonderful Shabbos.

Devarim Weekly Parsha Rabbi Mordechai Dolinsky

Parshas Haazinu (5769)

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Parshas Haazinu (5769)
by Mordechai Dolinsky

Our sedra was presented by Hashem as an eye-opener and a source of inspiration in the days of darkness. (32:8) makes reference to a “dor ikaish u’pastol” a generation crooked and twisted. These terms may be explained as “crooked” referring to misdirected, one with mistaken priorities, false values and seeking the wrong goals. “Twisted” (as a thread) is a mindset, a mentality and therefore a way of life which is completely contorted; not one iota of straightness. This means leading a lifestyle that absolutely makes no sense whatsoever.

We are presently living in such a framework of society and civilization and it is up to us and it is our duty to spot and diagnose this reality. This Haazinu is Hashem’s own prescription.

Have a wonderful, inspired, Shabbos.

Devarim Weekly Parsha Rabbi Mordechai Dolinsky

Parshas Vayelech (5769)

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Parshas Vayelech (5769)
by Mordechai Dolinsky

The Medrash (9:9) in our parsha relates that when Moshe Rabeinu finally came to terms with himself about the fact of his parting from this world Hashem gladdened his heart by revealing to him that in the next world he would likewise have the great merit of leading Klal Yisroel. This is to be viewed as more than just a “reward” but rather a realization of the great principle that our existence in the next world is a reflection of our values, aspirations, goals and preoccupation of life on this world.

Yom Kippur should be viewed as a most precious tool that Hashem has given us to cleanse our souls. To get the most out of it we should devote time, days before Yom Kippur preparing a personal list of our undesirable actions that we wish to have Hashem’s forgiveness for through the gift of Yom Kippur – and may we all be blessed with a gmar chasimah tova.

A wonderful, wonderful first Shabbos to all.

Devarim Weekly Parsha Rabbi Mordechai Dolinsky

Parshas Nitzavim (5768)

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Parshas Nitzavim (5768)
by Mordechai Dolinsky

The Medrash in our sedra (8:3) relates the experience of a talmid chacham who was able to accomplish the tremendous feat of reviewing his massive wealth of knowledge in an hour. His memory, however, unfortunately failed him following an illness and the complete wealth of his accumulated knowledge left him. His Rebbe, R’ Elazar ben Yaakov declared that this tragic loss was a result of the fact that when he reviewed his learning he failed to put the Torah in the form of speech. The deep principle here is that the input of our energy and involvement of resources bring an increase in kedusha and with this comes a lasting existence. This great principle pertains to all our service of Hashem; the greater of our personal involvement in every way brings great blessings.

Have a wonderful last Shabbos of the year.

May this New Year bring with it blessings for yourselves and Klal Yisroel.

Devarim Weekly Parsha Rabbi Mordechai Dolinsky

Parshas Ki Savo (5768)

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Parshas Ki Savo (5768)
by Mordechai Dolinsky

We are presently lacking any form of royalty or kingship that we can create or simulate the concept of Malchus Shomayim, as is required of us. The everyday experiences of hashgacha pratis that Hashem presents to us when examined in depth can reveal the greatness of Hashem’s supremacy over the universe. This is to the extent that at times tantamount to the greatest miracles of history. This concept is reflected in the Medrash in our parsha (7:6)—greater are the miracles of the rainfall than of tichiyas yamaysim.

Have a wonderful Shabbos.

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