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Shmos Weekly Parsha Rabbi Mordechai Dolinsky

Parshas Terumah

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Parshas Terumah (5773)
by Mordechai Dolinsky
It is very difficult to understand that in our sedra the pesukim themselves go into great detail in the commandments of the building of the Mishkan. These details were only pertinent for the builders of the Mishkan to be knowledgeable of. On the other hand there are many mitzvos that pertain to everyone yet there are not details whatsoever even mentioned in the Torah itself such as Tefilin which is so complicated and has so many details. We must say that the Torah wants all the individuals in Klal Yisroel to be familiar with the structure of the Mishkan and have a picture in our minds of its appearance, including the vessels.

Perhaps this is because the Mishkan was the place where the Shchinah came down to the world, which means it was the source of all bracha to the world. Everything we are and have comes through there. Therefore it was Hashem’s Will that we recognize this and be connected to this holy edifice.

We would sure to fulfill our obligations, be marbeh the simcha in Adar, doing things that bring us happiness. We should once again see for ourselves and Klal Yisroel great yeshuos in this month of Adar. Have a wonderful and joyous week.

Shmos Weekly Parsha Rabbi Mordechai Dolinsky

Parshas Mishpatim

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Parshas Mishpatim (5773)
by Mordechai Dolinsky

Mishpatim, Rashi explains are dinim that we can understand with our own sechel; some with the support of a pasuk and some completely on our own—but all with our own minds. This brings us to a very important principle that Hashem holds us responsible for anything that we understand ourselves; this is as though it was given to us on Har Sinai. This places upon us an awesome responsibility.

Have a wonderful Shabbos and a fulfilling, simchadike Chodesh.

Shmos Weekly Parsha Rabbi Mordechai Dolinsky

Parshas Beshalach

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Parshas Beshalach (5773)
by Mordechai Dolinsky

Hashem commanded Moshe to set aside an omer of the mahn for future generations as a living example and a motivation for them not to overdue their hishtadlus for parnassa at the expense of their limud HaTorah. What possible significance could the mohn from the midbar have for the many generations that followed? The answer is a very deep, significant lesson, that the hanhaga of Shomayim towards Klal Yisroel regarding the seder of parnasa which was manifested in the mohn continued and continues for ever and ever.

Have a wonderful Shabbos.

Shmos Weekly Parsha Rabbi Mordechai Dolinsky

Parshas Bo

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Parshas Bo (5773)
by Mordechai Dolinsky

The commandment of the korban Pesach was given to Moshe Rabeinu and Aharon on Rosh Chodesh Nissan to speak to Klal Yisroel on Rosh Chodesh for them to take the lamb on the 10th of Nissan. It has to be slaughtered on the 14th and had to eaten on the night of the 15th; for periods: rosh chodesh, the 10th, the 14th and the 15th. The lesson is to come to close and to gain from ruchnius we need preparation. The aizov seems unimportant but with the proper preparation and understanding we break the barriers and we appreciate its beautiful wonders.

Have a wonderful Shabbos.

Shmos Weekly Parsha Rabbi Mordechai Dolinsky

Parshas Voairah

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Parshas Voairah (5773)
by Mordechai Dolinsky

The point of oursedra isn’t just be maavir sedra but the events of the contents are activated here and now. The great demonstration of Hashem’s dominion over the universe are in the ten plagues which we must scrutinize and analyze them to see the great revelation of Hashem. Each maka has its demonstration of the presence and control of Hashem. Your life is in the blood which stems from water. Who changes the water to blood? Who can do this—only Hashem…the gift of life.

Have a wonderful Shabbos and good Chodesh.

Shmos Weekly Parsha Rabbi Mordechai Dolinsky

Parshas Shmos

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Parshas Shmos (5773)
by Mordechai Dolinsky

(4:1) Moshe’s hesitation for being skeptical about the belief of Klal Yisroel was that he knew the secret that the success in his mission really depended on the bitchaon and emunah of Bnai Yisroel. So, too, today we have so much to receive from Hashem but we must have the bitachon and emunah. We must yearn for Moshiach.

Have a wonderful Shabbos.

Berashis Weekly Parsha Rabbi Mordechai Dolinsky

Parshas Vayigash

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Parshas Vayigash (5773)
by Mordechai Dolinsky

(45:28) Yaakov exultant that Yosef was alive made the decision to go to Mitzrayim to see him. He gathered everything and everybody and set out for the trip. (46:3/4) Yaakov Avinu then goes to Ber Sheva for Hashem’s approval before commencing the actual move to Mitzrayim.

What an awesome lesson of the necessity to constantly seek Daas Torah for all our moves in life. The more we feel, understand and search for the need of the approval of Hashem the more He makes it accessible.

Have a wonderful, meaningful Shabbos.

Berashis Weekly Parsha Rabbi Mordechai Dolinsky

Parshas Mikaitz

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Parshas Mikaitz (5773)
by Mordechai Dolinsky

The parsha shouts out to us the hashgacha pratis of the Ribbono Shel Olam over us and this should lead to our awareness of this in our own lives. Give praise to Hashem through the Chanukah candles that He reinstate the Torah for us through a great demonstration of His love.

Have a wonderful Shabbos, wonderful Chodesh and a Chanukah of joy.

Berashis Weekly Parsha Rabbi Mordechai Dolinsky

Parshas Vayeishev

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Parshas Vayeishev (5773)
By Mordechai Dolinsky

It is awesomely difficult to comprehend the simple understanding of the pasuk 37:20—how the breothers of Yosef hated him to the point of wanting to actually commit him to the death penalty.

Yosef acted towards them in a way which appeared cold, aggressive, full of false pride and animosity; criminal to act this way towards any human and to brothers, the foundation of Klal Yisroel, a nation of love, concern and care this is unforgivable……

Have a meaningful Chanukah and a wonderful Shabbos.

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