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Shmos Weekly Parsha Rabbi Mordechai Dolinsky

Parshas Tetzaveh (5772)

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Parshas Tetzaveh-Parshas Zachor (5772)
by Mordechai Dolinsky

The question is asked why the name of Moshe Rabeinu is not mentioned in the parsha. Perhaps we can say that the subject matter is of such kedusha that Moshe Rabeinu, in order to relate this, had to be on such a high level with his connection to Hashem it is considered as if he lost his own personal identity.

An awesome insight regarding Amalek became clear. Rashi 25:27 says Zachor–what is there to remember? If you are deceitful in monetary dealings then you have the right to be worried and concerned regarding retribution from the wicked amalek. There are so many spiritual issues that we can feel greatly guilty of that could have brought the punishment of being attacked by amalek…

Have a wonderful Shabbos and a significant Shabbos Zachor.

Shmos Weekly Parsha Rabbi Mordechai Dolinsky

Parshas Teruma (5772)

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Parshas Terumah (5772)
by Mordechai Dolinsky

One of the most awesome difficulties is the elaboration of our sedra in the details of the construction of the Mishkan, something which is only pertinent to Moshe Rabeinu and a selected group of the builders. To the contrast of tefilin for example which is pertinent to every single Jew which even the name of tefilin is only hinted to in the Torah. Secondly the Mishkan itself was only pertinent for the initial period of the history of Klal Yisroel and never again was there any practical use for it. On the other hand so many other mitzvos which we fulfill all the time and there is hardly any mention of them.

For any of us that are really troubled by this difficult question perhaps you will have Divine assistance to some insight for the answer.

The light of the menora is the revelation of the light of the Shchinah that is always around us and with devotion and sincerity all of us can connect to.

Have a wonderful Shabbos and good Chodesh.

Shmos Weekly Parsha Rabbi Mordechai Dolinsky

Parshas Mishpatim (5772)

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Parshas Mishpatim (5772)
by Mordechai Dolinsky

In 23:3 Hashem reveals to Klal Yisroel that they will be blessed with a Malach which will lead, accompany and protect them in their journey and grand entrance into Eretz Yisroel. The physical connection to this malach was very real for they were commanded to be obedient and subservient to him. The actual manifestation was a very subtle, delicate communication that one had to merit to receive and to hear.

Many of us today have these communications from malachim that are sent. Listen to them, listen to them; feel special that you were deemed worthy to hear them. It is guiding you through life, a subtle voice. Follow it with the great recognition it deserves and humbly thank Hashem for being chosen.

Have a wonderful Shabbos and a good Chodesh.

Shmos Weekly Parsha Rabbi Mordechai Dolinsky

Parshas Yisro (5772)

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Parshas Yisro (5772)
by Mordechai Dolinsky

Yisro comes to bask in the holiness of Klal Yisroel and immediately offers his advice. Why din”t Moshe Rabeinue himself have this insight? Moshe was on an awesomely high level of divaikus, connection with Hashem. It w as because of this greatness that he wasn’t aware.

Sometimes we in our own way attempt to have an intensive divaikus. We must, however, at the same time, keep our awareness of people and their feelings in our surroundings.

Have a wonderful, meaningful Shabbos.

Shmos Weekly Parsha Rabbi Mordechai Dolinsky

Parshas Bo (5772)

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Parshas Bo (5772)
by Mordechai Dolinsky

The tzivuy for Chag HaPesach given in our sedra (12:17) the pasuk says “ki b’etzem hayom hazeh yatzasem”–I took you out; what an awesome peleh, here they are sitting in Egypt, waiting for a seemingly impossible miracle and they are given a command to celebrate it as if it happened. As an explanation we can say that they merited to be redeemed for that very reason, the emnuah and bitachon had to be so real as though it had actually already happened and through that they were worthy for it to happen.

We should be zocheh to see our geulah sh’laym b’karov and have a wonderful Shabbos.

Shmos Weekly Parsha Rabbi Mordechai Dolinsky

Parshas Voaira (5772)

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Parshas Voaira (5772)
by Mordechai Dolinsky

Our whole belief, faith and gratitude to HaShem is based on yetzias mitzrayim, which means the 10 makos. We must visualize them clearly and delve into their simple and deep lessons. This we must do the whole year but during these sedros we must rejuvenate our understanding of their meaning and significance. This the oxygen of our avodas Hashem. How can we serve Hashem truthfully without it?

Have a wonderful Shabbos and good Chodesh.

Shmos Weekly Parsha Rabbi Mordechai Dolinsky

Parshas Vayechi (5772)

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Parshas Vayechi (5772)
by Mordechai Dolinsky

In our parsha, Yaakov Avinu allocated the brachos to each and every Shevet according to their characteristics and kochos hanefesh. We must cry and pray to Hashem that He should enlighten us to fulfill the purpose of our coming to this world according to the essence of our ability and our neshama. This should be our utmost yearning.

Have a wonderful Shabbos.

Shmos Weekly Parsha Rabbi Mordechai Dolinsky

Parshas Vayakhail (5771)

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Parshas Vayakhail (5771)
by Mordechai Dolinsky

Rashi (35:27) relates that the Nessiim missed their main opportunity to contribute to the Mishkan because of laziness. Their reservation was the willingness to complete and fulfill any vacuums and voids!? The Mislas Yesharim relates the secret that any procrastination is the greatest danger in fulfillment. Anything that stands between now and the immediate fulfillment is of the greatest danger. How much we have to take to heart this lesson.

Have a wonderful Shabbos.

Shmos Weekly Parsha Rabbi Mordechai Dolinsky

Parshas Ki Sisah (5771)

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Parshas Ki Sisah (5771)

by Mordechai Dolinsky

The purpose of counting Klal Yisroel through the giving of the coins was to avoid the ‘ayin harah’; the number was the essence, so how could this be avoided by the system of counting through coins? One way we can understand this is that the fact that the coins were a mitzvah and even moreso, a kapara. In greater depth this can be understood that the ayin harah was seeing the person and his attributes which was avoided by counting through an inanimate object.

Have a wonderful Shabbos.

Shmos Weekly Parsha Rabbi Mordechai Dolinsky

Parshas Mishpatim (5771)

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Parshas Mishpatim (5771)

by Mordechai Dolinsky

We must understand the great avlah that Rashi brings at the beginning of the sedra of bringing a court case before a secular judge if their laws are exactly as the Torah’s. As accurate as the tenets of the judicial system might be parallel to ours, it is based on their logical conclusions. The source of our Mishpatim comes from the Essence of Hashem. As the Nefesh HaChayim and Baal HaTanya explain the basis of even the most basic laws stem from the Essence of Hashem. Indeed our relying on the logic of the secular court is a great lack of recognition and respect for the Borei Olam.

Have a wonderful Shabbos and a fulfilling Chodesh.

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