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Shabbos: Taam HaChaim Yisro 5770
שבת טעם החיים יתרו תש"ע
Shabbos: Ta’am HaChaim Yisro…
Added by Rabbi Binyomin Adler on February 5, 2010 at 4:59am — No Comments
Shabbos: Taam HaChaim Toldos 5770
Shabbos: Ta’am HaChaim Toldos 5770
Blessings unlimited
Introduction
So he drew close and kissed him; he smelled the fragrance of his garments and blessed him; he said, “See, the fragrance of my son is like the fragrance of a field which HaShem had blessed.” (Bereishis 27:27)
In this week’s parasha the Torah records the blessings that Yitzchak conferred on his son Yaakov. The Torah states that when Esav returned from his hunt and… Continue
Added by Rabbi Binyomin Adler on November 20, 2009 at 2:14am — No Comments
Shabbos: Taam HaChaim Noach 5770
Shabbos: Ta’am HaChaim Noach 5770
Noach Reveals Too Much
Introduction
In this week’s parsha the Torah records how Noach built a Teiva, an ark, that protected his family, himself, and numerous animals from the Great Flood that HaShem brought upon the world. Subsequent to the flood, Noach left the Teivah and it is said (Bereishis 9:20-21) vayachel Noach ish haadama vayita karem vayeisht min hayayin vayishkar vayisgal bisoch ahalo, Noach, the man of… Continue
Added by Rabbi Binyomin Adler on October 23, 2009 at 2:29am — No Comments
Shabbos: Taam HaChaim Haazinu-Shuva-Yom Kippur 5770
Shabbos: Ta’am HaChaim Haazinu-Shuva-Yom Kippur 5770
Repentance is a state of joy
Introduction
This week is referred to as Shabbos Shuva, Shabbos of Repentance. What is the association between Shabbos and repentance? It is said that the word Shabbos is derived from the word shav, return. Thus, on Shabbos, everything returns to its source. Yet, one must wonder, how this idea is connected to repentance?
Prohibition of… Continue
Added by Rabbi Binyomin Adler on September 24, 2009 at 9:26pm — No Comments
Shabbos: Ta’am HaChaim Parashas Eikev 5769
Shabbos: Ta’am HaChaim Parashas Eikev 5769
Transforming what we trample on towards HaShem
Introduction
This week’s parasha, Eikev, is unique that there does not appear to be an underlying theme to the parasha. The parasha commences with the blessing that the Jewish People will receive when they follow Hashem’s instructions. The Torah then exhorts the Jewish People that upon entering Eretz Yisroel they should not be intimidated by the might… Continue
Added by Rabbi Binyomin Adler on August 5, 2009 at 8:13pm — No Comments
Shabbos: Taam HaChaim Parashas Matos-Masei 5769
Shabbos: Ta’am HaChaim Parashas Matos-Masei 5769
Making a vow removes jealousy and hatred
Introduction
In this week’s parasha, Matos, it is said (Bamidbar 30:3) ish ki yidor neder laHaShem, if a man takes a vow to HaShem. The Imrei Emes writes that the word neder, a vow, is similar to the word dirah¸ a dwelling. This reflects the idea that one’s word has to be as solid as a wall. It is noteworthy that regarding Shabbos it is said… Continue
Added by Rabbi Binyomin Adler on July 17, 2009 at 6:19am — No Comments
Shabbos: Taam HaChaim Parashas Chukas-Balak 5769
Shabbos: Ta’am HaChaim Parashas Chukas-Balak 5769
Water and atonement
Introduction
In this week’s parashah, Chukas, the Torah instructs us regarding the laws of the Parah Adumah, the Red Heifer, that is used to purify those who have contracted tumas meis, corpse, impurity. The Torah refers to the purification waters as mei niddah, water of sprinkling. It is noteworthy that although the Torah also uses the expression of eifer parah, the… Continue
Added by Rabbi Binyomin Adler on July 2, 2009 at 11:53am — No Comments
Shabbos: Taam HaChaim Parashas Korach 5769
Shabbos: Ta’am HaChaim Parashas Korach 5769
Korach was not for the sake of Heaven
Introduction
In this week’s parashah the Torah records the incident where Korach challenged the authority of Moshe. The Mishna in Avos (5:17) refers to this dispute as a machlokes shelo lisheim shamayim, a dispute not for the sake of Heaven. There are various explanations for this statement. One opinion is that the Mishna refers to the machlokes as a dispute… Continue
Added by Rabbi Binyomin Adler on June 25, 2009 at 6:30am — No Comments
Shabbos: Taam HaChaim Parashas Behar-Bechukosai 5769
Shabbos: Ta’am HaChaim Parashas Behar-Bechukosai 5769
Sustenance Torah and Shabbos
Introduction
In the difficult economic times that are currently prevalent, it is worth noting that this week’s parasha provides the solution. It is said (Vayikra 26:3) im bichukosai teileichu, if you will follow My decrees. Rashi quotes the Toras Kohanim that interprets this verse to mean, “if you toil in Torah,” then you will receive all the… Continue
Added by Rabbi Binyomin Adler on May 15, 2009 at 2:11am — No Comments
Shabbos: Ta’am HaChaim Parashas Vayakhel-Pekudei-HaChodesh 5769
Shabbos: Ta’am HaChaim Parashas Vayakhel-Pekudei-HaChodesh 5769
Returning to the level of Divine Presence of the Patriarchs on our tents
Introduction
This week’s parashah discusses the actual construction of the Mishkan and we also read Parashas HaChodesh, which discusses the Exodus from Egypt. The Ramban writes in his introduction to the Book of Shemos that this Book is called Sefer HaGeulah, the Book of Redemption, because of… Continue
Added by Rabbi Binyomin Adler on March 20, 2009 at 6:50pm — No Comments
Shabbos: Taam HaChaim Parashas Ki Sisa-Parah 5769
Shabbos: Ta’am HaChaim Parashas Ki Sisa-Parah 5769
Listening and doing even if we do not understand
Introduction
This week’s parasha is Ki Sisa, and we also read Parashas Parah, where the Torah discusses the laws of one who became impure through corpse tumah is purified by having the ashes of the Parah Adumah, the Red Heifer, sprinkled on him. It is fascinating that according to Rabbi Moshe HaDarshan, the Parah Adumah was used as… Continue
Added by Rabbi Binyomin Adler on March 13, 2009 at 7:38am — No Comments
Shabbos: Taam HaChaim Parashas Tetzaveh-Zachor-Purim 5769
Shabbos: Ta’am HaChaim Parashas Tetzaveh-Zachor-Purim 5769
The Bais HaMikdash, our source of holiness
Introduction
This week’s parasha is Tetzaveh, and we also read Parashas Zachor, where we are commanded to remember what Amalek did to us upon our exodus from Egypt. There is a tradition that the parasha of the week is associated with the extra Torah reading, so it behooves us to explore the association between the parasha of… Continue
Added by Rabbi Binyomin Adler on March 8, 2009 at 8:22am — No Comments
Toras Purim 5769
Jewish Calendar 5769
Prepared by Rabbi Binyomin Adler
Bimei neuray ushetusai, uvimos shikrusai viholilusai, ad shetomru bisifsoseichem dai, viaz ani aaneh eschem kigmulaschem hatovah alai, sheain ritzoni ela lichtov machshevosai, vilo machshevosai machshivoseichem, vihaikar lihashiv machasheves Haman Ben Hamdasa HaAgagi, ubazeh heicheili lichtov es kol tokef Haman bichol yimos hashanah:
Here we are again, ready to celebrate Purim… Continue
Added by Rabbi Binyomin Adler on March 6, 2009 at 6:36am — No Comments
Shabbos: Taam HaChaim Parashas Terumah 5769
Shabbos: Ta’am HaChaim Parashas Terumah 5769
The month of Adar and Shabbos are a state of permanency in this temporal world
Introduction
We have now entered into the month of Adar and in less than two weeks we will celebrate the holiday of Purim. It is important to understand the connection between the month that we are in and the parashah that we are currently reading. The Chiddushei HaRim writes that the word Adar is similar to the word… Continue
Added by Rabbi Binyomin Adler on February 27, 2009 at 5:47am — No Comments
Shabbos: Taam HaChaim Parashas Mishpatim 5769
Shabbos: Ta’am HaChaim Parashas Mishpatim 5769
Shabbos is a spiritual day accompanied by physical indulgences
Introduction
In this weeks parasha we learn about the precursor to the Jewish people fashioning the Golden Calf. It is said (Shemos 24:9-11) vayaal Moshe viAharon Nadav viAvihu vishivim miziknei Yisroel vayiru es Elokei Yisroel visachas raglav kimaasei livnas hasapir uchietzem hashamayim latohar viel atzilei binei Yisroel lo… Continue
Added by Rabbi Binyomin Adler on February 20, 2009 at 10:58pm — No Comments
Shabbos: Taam HaChaim Parashas Yisro 5769
Shabbos: Ta’am HaChaim Parashas Yisro 5769
Shabbos all the time
Introduction
In this week’s parasha the Torah records the Aseres HaDibros, the Ten Commandments. It is interesting to note that all of the Commandments contain an instruction that one must be constantly aware of. For example, the first Commandment instructs us to be constantly aware that HaShem is our G-d. The second Commandment instructs us that we are prohibited… Continue
Added by Rabbi Binyomin Adler on February 13, 2009 at 6:17am — No Comments
Shabbos: Taam HaChaim Parashas Beshalach 5769
Shabbos: Ta’am HaChaim Parashas Beshalach 5769
Shabbos, manna and daas
Introduction
In this week’s parasha we learn about the fascinating chapter of the manna that HaShem provided for the Jewish People while they sojourned in the Wilderness. The manna was miraculous in that it fell from heaven every day except for Shabbos and every Jew received exactly what he needed for sustenance. Furthermore one who ate the manna did not… Continue
Added by Rabbi Binyomin Adler on February 6, 2009 at 7:59am — No Comments
Shabbos: Taam HaChaim Parashas Bo 5769
Shabbos: Ta’am HaChaim Parashas Bo 5769
Unity, Redemption and Shabbos
Introduction
In this week’s parasha the Torah records how the Egyptians were afflicted with the final three plagues and then HaShem redeemed the Jewish People from slavery. It is noteworthy that one aspect of the redemption is at times overlooked. It is said (Shemos 12:20-21) kol machmetzes lo socheilu bichol moshvosocheim tochlu matzos vayikra Moshe lichol… Continue
Added by Rabbi Binyomin Adler on January 30, 2009 at 10:07pm — No Comments
Tefillah: Birum Olam: Prayer stands at the Pinnacle of the World Volume I Issue 22
Tefillah: Birum Olam: Prayer stands at the Pinnacle of the World
Volume I Issue 22
Tefillah Thoughts
Prayer requires a focus of the heart and the mouth
It is said (Shemos 5:9) tichbad haavodah al haanashim viyaasu vah vial yishu bidivrei shaker, let the work be heavier upon the men and let them engage in it; and let them not pay attention to false words. The Baal HaTurim writes that the word yishu, pay attention, appear twice in… Continue
Added by Rabbi Binyomin Adler on January 25, 2009 at 7:20am — No Comments
Shabbos: Taam HaChaim Parashas Vaera 5769
Shabbos: Ta’am HaChaim Parashas Vaera 5769
Completely separate from the nations of the world
Introduction
In this week’s parasha the Torah records how after Pharaoh hardened his heart and refused to allow the Jewish People to leave Egypt, HaShem sent Moshe and Aharon to be the instruments that would afflict Pharaoh and the Egyptians with the ten plagues. It is noteworthy that each of the plagues had a specific lesson to teach… Continue
Added by Rabbi Binyomin Adler on January 23, 2009 at 8:59am — No Comments
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