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Parshas Naso (5764)
By Mordechai Dolinsky
The obvious question in the parsha of Sota in our parsha 5:28 is that if the suspected woman was cleared of guilt why should she be blessed by the waters. If we delve deep into the heart and feelings of this woman the fact that she was falsely accused creates such heartache that makes her deserving of this great award. Beware—feelings are everywhere.
Have a wonderful Shabbos.
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Shavuos (5764)
Chag Shavuos is like a “Rosh Hashana” for Torah. It is vital that we make a strong commitment towards our responsibility regarding this Mitzvah.
We must remember to undertake to be ‘besimcha’ ; in a happy, positive, disposition during our learning. We must strive to learn with a true clarity.
We should be zocheh to have a kabalas HaTorah and all its brachos.
Chag Sameach.
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Parshas Bamidbar (5764)
By Mordechai Dolinsky
The Medrash 1:7 explains that the Torah was given in fire, water and the desert to teach us that just as these are readily available so too, Torah. However, we must bear in mind that because of its availability it can lose its value. Our most precious commodity is air yet it is the least appreciated because of its availability.
Have a wonderful Shabbos and a guten Chodesh.
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Parshas Vaychi (5764)
By Mordechai Dolinsky
A pasuk in our parsha together with the explanation of Rashi declare clearly an important principle that many are not sure of. (50:19) Yosef said to his brothers not to fear “Ki sachas Elokim oni”—and Rashi explains that even if I wanted to harm you I have no power to do it. Many are under the false impression that a human, since he is a baal bechira has the power to harm another human and here we see clearly that this principle is incorrect.
We should merit to witness the realization of the brachos of Yaakov Avinu and the coming of Mashiach speedily. Have a wonderful Shabbos.
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Parshas Vayigash (5764)
by Mordechai Dolinsky
In our sedra we find one of the most dramatic episodes in history—Yosef’s revelation to his brothers. We must understand what aspect of Yehuda’s speech signaled Yosef to make this revelation. There doesn’t seem anything significant in Yehuda’s address that should prompt this.
In his speech Yehuda went through the epitome of simplicity step by step of what had occurred. As simple as this sounds, it reflects a clarity of the mind and true intellectual control. This was Yosef’s signal that the time was ripe and right. The brothers were free at last from the perversion of the mind that prevented them from seeing the truth of the greatness of Yosef and its implications.
Hashem should bless us all with clarity of mind to see the truth.
Have a wonderful Shabbos.
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Parshas Lech Lecha (5764)
by Mordechai Dolinsky
Avraham Avinu the founder of Clal Yisroel and the personification of what we stand for had sensitivity for the contemporary spiritual needs and was not bound by conventionalism. As a nation—stand for ideals of truth; as a Torah loyal group within the nation—be sensitive to the specific needs of the truth; and within the Torah loyal group—be sensitive to its special needs.
Have a wonderful Shabbos.
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Parshas Noach (5764)
by Mordechai Dolinsky
That Hashem selected the element of water as a means of retribution to the wicked generation of the Mabul is noteworthy. R’ Chayim Vital explains that the element of water is the source of all lusts. The Divine selection of water is a sign that the root of the wickedness was the lack of control of material desires.
We now have a unique insight to why the waters of the Yam Suf parted in the merit of Yosef HaTzaddik, since he excelled in his superb control over his lust. Often, the overindulgence in lust blinds us to what would be obvious spiritual insights. We should all be inspired to strive for this control and have the utmost of success.
Have a wonderful week.
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Parshas Bereishis (5764)
By Mordechai Dolinsky
The underlying message we see in Rashi from the beginning of the parsha which is an introduction to the whole Chumash is that we have no comprehension of the text without the accompanying Torah Shebe-al peh. All the brachos of the Chag together with the blessings of Shabbos Mevorchim should bring a wonderful month for you all and for all KLal Yisroel.
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Parshas Nitzavim – Vayelech (5763)
By Mordechai Dolinsky
We are at the last lap before Rosh Hashana. The goal on Rosh Hashana is to relate to Hashem as the Sovereign King ruling over the entire universe. This in itself is a difficult task since Hashem is not tangible. Even more so, living in an era that we have no real manifestation of a true kingdom to relate to makes this seemingly impossible.
Perhaps the malchus of Hashem can be realized through the contemporary scientific discovery that all matter is just energy with no intrinsic significance. Shifting or removal of this energy can alter or remove anything and everything. This is the most realistic, actual insight and understanding of real malchus, that only Hashem’s “energy” is upholding and controlling the whole universe. This is most likely the true, inner meaning and explanation of how the pasuk that we say in Musaf Rosh Hashana in malchios “Shma Yisroel Hashem Elokainu Hashem Echad”—declares the kingdom of Hashem.
Rosh Hashana is the time everything can change and improve for the better and best. Through the medium of the shofar this is most efficiently accomplished. The sound of the tekiah is a majestic proclamation of the Kingdom of Hashem. The teruah, shvarim and shvarim-teruah are crying sounds, with which we should cry and appeal for redemption from the many tragic situations Clal Yisroel is going through.
Any “spare time” on Rosh Hashana should be used for Torah study which is our biggest zechus. Best wishes for a wonderful year in every way for all of you and all Clal Yisroel.
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Parshas Ki Saitzay (5763)
By Mordechai Dolinsky
To prepare ourselves for the tests that present themselves in this world it is imperative to allocate time of intensive inspiration to enable us to deal with the tests when they come. Daily, weekly, monthly, and yearly, Elul is the month allocated to rejuvenate and to clarify our aspirations and to clarify and crystallize our goals. Elul is the time for introspection not for Ki Saitzay lamilchama, not for going out and on our own volition exposing ourselves to unnecessary trials and tribulations. Our chizuk in Elul should lead to a wonderful year in every way.
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