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Parshas Balak (5770)
by Mordechai Dolinsky
Amazing, Balak wants to enlist Bilaam to enter the spiritual world to attempt to conquer Bnai Yisroel, the children of Hashem. So common today, that people confuse the world of mysticism and spiritualism with being connected with Hashem.
Hashem should open our eyes and lead us to the truth.
Have a wonderful Shabbos.
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Parshas Chukas (5770)
by Mordechai Dolinsky
Rashi attributes the use of the word chukas in the beginning of the sedra to the fact that the satan and gentiles accost us about the parsha of parah aduma that it lacks logic. There is an important point to be noted here. The fact that there was some form of logic missing caused a disturbance to us. How rich in thought and the thirst for logic was a main pillar of Klal Yisroel. We must ponder on how much and why this is so lacking today.
Have a wonderful Shabbos.
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Parshas Korach (5770)
by Mordechai Dolinsky
The beginning of the sedra (16:2) the pasuk relating Korach’s standing up against Moshe, states: “Veanashim mi bnei Yisroel” which is referring to the group that joined Korach. In the simple sentence structure it may look as though these people were on Moshe’s side and it is puzzling why it was written in this vague way. Perhaps the message is that they were very close to the border line in their association with Korach yet they were considered a part of his contingency.
The lesson is how careful we must be not to align ourselves with shittos that are not Torah true. We might find ourselves guilty of being aligned with groups that have incorrect outlooks.
Have a wonderful Shabbos and a fulfilling, uplifting Chodesh.
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Parshas Shlach (5770)
by Mordechai Dolinsky
Rashi (13:2) focuses on the gravity of the sin of “motzi diba” of the spies, that they didn’t take a lesson from Miriam. There is a subtle nuance that she spoke against her brother. Going through all the rationalizations and justifications the aspect that Moshe was her brother, the sensitivity to him should have been the deterrent. With all the pros and cons that the meraglim had, despite all their logical conclusions, the emotional sensitivity of speaking against Eretz Yisroel should have caused them to put on the breaks. Hashem wants us to harness and to put into reality our sensitivity.
Have a wonderful Shabbos.
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Parshas Behaaloscha (5770)
By Mordechai Dolinsky
When Klal Yisroel traveled in the desert (10: 10) included in the blowing of the chatzotzrah was the malchios, zichronos and shofros; the highest and most holy.
When “moving” we must always have special cognizance of Hashem and commitment to His Will. We are “moving”, going, where, what and why? Is it in accordance ……………..
Have a wonderful Shabbos.
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Parshas Naso (5770)
by Mordechai Dolinsky
In our parsha (5:15) we find the laws concerning a person suspecting his wife of wayward actions and the procedure of the appropriate korban. What does this issue have to do with the bringing of the korban? A korban always creates a special closeness to Hashem, and this unique closeness brings with it a clarification of the truth.
Klal Yisroel is and always was the recipient of Divine revelation of various truths which comes about and is accomplished by our closeness and clinging to Hashem. This is the secret and foundation of the gift of our receiving the Torah.
Have a wonderful Shabbos.
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Parshas Bamidbar (5770)
by Mordechai Dolinsky
Rashi (1:49) relates two reasons why shevet Levi were counted separately. Both we have to learn from. Firstly, they were the personal troops of the King and must be treated with reverence and special honor. Today all people who are loyal to Hashem’s Torah are the true royalty and must themselves feel this way. The second is their success in not succumbing to chet haeigel and the perverted testimony of the meraglim. These both were due to the special closeness they had to Hashem.
This is something which we should work on especially today –true closeness to Hashem, which is the key to success in everything.
Have a wonderful Shabbos, a successful Chodesh, and a fulfilling and inspiring Kabolas HaTorah.
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Parshas Behar – Bechukosai (5770)
by Mordechai Dolinsky
Rashi explains in the first pasuk of Bechukosai – “Mitzvosai Tishmosru” is referring to fulfilling of the mitzvos, therefore bechukosai talaichu at the beginning of the pasuk is referring to the intensive toiling in Torah, delving into its depths. We must understand what happened to the just simple studying of Torah for the learning of how to fulfill the mitzvos. Perhaps we can understand this with an important principle from the Chasam Sofer. The learning of Torah for the sake of information how to practice is actually part of the practice itself and not really considered the fulfillment of learning Torah for its own sake.
Bechuksai talaichu is a commandment for all of Klal Yisroel and not just for the special lomdai Torah and this puts a great responsibility on all of us. Happy learning.
Have a good Shabbos.
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Parshas Emor (5770)
by Mordechai Dolinsky
The reason why the Torah distances the Kohanim from their close ones upon losing them, is because of the high level of closeness the Kohanim have to Hashem.
This closeness to Hashem is perhaps the most outstanding and significant ideal to Klal Yisroel. This is perhaps the connecting point of the diversified issues in our parsha.
How important it is for us to work to keep the awareness of Hashem in our focus and consciousness always.
Have a wonderful Shabbos and a meaningful Lag B’Omer.
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Parshas Acharei – Kedoshim (5770)
by Mordechai Dolinsky
As the galus goes on the darkness intensifies and becomes greater. It is so vitally important that we keep focus and constantly ask Hashem for guidance to keep on track to fulfill His Will and the purpose of our existence.
Have a wonderful Shabbos.
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