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Berashis Weekly Parsha Rabbi Mordechai Dolinsky

Parshas Vayigash (5765)

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Parshas Vayigash (5765)
by Mordechai Dolinsky

Yehuda’s orderly logically sequenced orientation hit the spot.  First, we have a lesson in how to deal with difficult ordeals; to go step by step, logically and rationally.  The point that hit home was that Yosef was convinced that the brothers’ radical actions towards him were motivated by the fact that he stemmed from Rochel.  By Yehuda showing the brothers love and concern for Binyomin he proved this was untrue.  We must always be open to new revelations of the truth.

Have a wonderful Shabbos.

Shmos Weekly Parsha Rabbi Mordechai Dolinsky

Parshas Shmos (5765)

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Parshas Shmos (5765)
By Mordechai Dolinsky

Chazal relate that Basya bas Paroh, upon discovering Moshe in the reed basket reached out for him. Despite the great distance her hand fetched him; the conventional perspective is that her hand miraculously stretched. A great sage once explained that it was her pure, uncompromising willpower that enabled her accomplishment. The greatest life lesson; almost nothing stands in the way of our willpower BE”H.

Have a wonderful Shabbos.

Berashis Weekly Parsha Rabbi Mordechai Dolinsky

Parshas Vayishlach (5765)

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Parshas Vayishlach (5765)
by Mordechai Dolinsky

In our parsha we have one of the most outstanding, monumental events; the historical rendezvous between Yakov and Eisav.  Contrary to the very calculated intentions of Eisav, Yaakov successfully defused and neutralized the whole destructive agenda.  Despite its glaring success, Yaakov doesn’t escape the scrutiny of Chazal, the truth of the Torah and was criticized for not sufficiently verifying that his actions were the true will of Hashem, and completely appropriate.  What a lesson of the extreme necessity and importance to constantly confirm that all our actions are daas Torah and the true Will of Hashem.

Have a wonderful Shabbos.

Berashis Weekly Parsha Rabbi Mordechai Dolinsky

Parshas Vayeitzei (5765)

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Parshas Vayeitzei (5765)
by Mordechai Dolinsky

Many find it difficult dealing with the phenomenon that Yaakov didn’t sleep for the 14 years that he attended the Yeshiva of Shem and attempt various interpretations.  Our whole existence is based on the promise Hashem made to Avraham that we are above the stars and no longer subjected to the conventional laws of nature with which Hashem runs the world.  Our very existence stems from women, who according to the laws of nature, were totally incapable of child-bearing.  Until this very day every facet of our existence is above “teva”.

Have a wonderful Shabbos.

Berashis Weekly Parsha Rabbi Mordechai Dolinsky

Parshas Toldos (5765)

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Parshas Toldos (5765)
by Mordechai Dolinsky

There is a puzzling Chazal in our Medrash that relates that Yitzchok was called Avraham.  One explanation might be that even though Yitzchok had his unique characteristics he also had the attributes of Avraham.  How inspiring!  WE all have many attributes in our arsenal of characteristics that we have the potential to access and light up the world with.

Have a wonderful Shabbos.

Berashis Weekly Parsha Rabbi Mordechai Dolinsky

Parshas Chayei Sara (5765)

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Parshas Chayei Sara (5765)
by Mordechai Dolinsky

To many it seems so sad that the news of Akeidas Yitzchok caused the passing away of Sara Imainu.  However, it was the concern over the future of Clal Yisroel that really disturbed her.  This means that in her petirah she was serving Hashem in a very high form; what a zchus.

When some unpleasantness is destined for us, chas v’shalom, it is the greatest gift from Heaven to be able to fulfill it in the service of Hashem.

Have a wonderful Shabbos.

Berashis Weekly Parsha Rabbi Mordechai Dolinsky

Parshas Vayeira (5765)

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Parshas Vayeira (5765)
by Mordechai Dolinsky

Avraham is visited by Hashem Yisborach, something which is difficult for our mouths to repeat and almost impossible for us to comprehend.  He begs forgiveness and excuses himself to attend to three crude looking wayfarers.   The message is a theme which is found and repeated many times in Chazal but very much misunderstood; the priority of our “bain adam l’chavero” and its extreme importance in the eyes of Hashem.

Have a wonderful Shabbos.

Devarim Weekly Parsha Rabbi Mordechai Dolinsky

Parshas Nitzavim – Vayelech (5764)

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Parshas Nitzavim – Vayelech (5764)
By Mordechai Dolinsky

In our preparation for Rosh Hashanah we must work on feeling the malchus, the Kingdom of Hashem. Therefore the parsha is so outstandingly appropriate—Atem Nitzavim, you are all standing before Hashem.

It is imperative to devote time each day to generate this feeling within ourselves of having a true perception of the reality of the Kingdom and presence of Hashem. This will lead us to have a successful Rosh Hashana and a happy, prosperous year.

A wonderful Shabbos to all.

Devarim Weekly Parsha Rabbi Mordechai Dolinsky

Parshas Ki Savo (5764)

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Parshas Ki Savo (5764)
By Mordechai Dolinsky

As we get closer to Rosh HaShana the Hashgacha brings us sedras with vital spiritual nourishment. Our parsha cries out the importance of “hakoras hatov”—gratitude which is the basis of our relationship with Hashem and with our fellow man and the foundation of our whole religion. How important it is for us to understand this and fulfill it in a realistic, meaningful way and not just with superficial metaphors.

We should all be zocheh to acquire this wonderful attribute and have all the brachos that will come with it.

Have a wonderful Shabbos.

Devarim Weekly Parsha Rabbi Mordechai Dolinsky

Parshas Ki Saitzai (5764)

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Parshas Ki Saitzai (5764)
by Mordechai Dolinsky

A very clear lesson we gain from the issue of the “yefas toar”; the web of lure in our parsha, came about from an optional war. Very often the spiritual downfalls we have are caused by exposing ourselves to unnecessary situations.

In Elul we should use the sound of the shofar for the chizuk it was intended for—the tekiah, proclaiming the Kingdom of Hashem; and the shvarim teruah appealing and crying to Hashem to forgive us and to allow us to come close to Him.

Have a wonderful Shabbos.

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