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Malchus Shebigvura

Malchus Shebigvura

In the Yaavetz Siddur there is a tefillah from the Chida that is recited after each week of the Sefirah. In tonight’s Tefillah, it is…

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Added by Rabbi Binyomin Adler on April 13, 2010 at 7:06am — No Comments

Shabbos: Taam HaChaim Beshalach 5770

שבת טעם החיים בשלח תש"ע

Shabbos: Ta’am HaChaim Beshalach 5770

Manna and Preparing for Shabbos

Introduction

ויהי ביום הששי לקטו לחם משנה שני העמר לאחד ויבאו כל נשיאי העדה ויגידו למשה, it happened on the sixth day that they gathered a double portion of food, two omers for each; and all the princes of the assembly came and told Moshe. (Shemos 16:22)

In this week’s parasha the Torah spends an inordinate amount of time discussing the manna, the food that fell… Continue

Added by Rabbi Binyomin Adler on January 29, 2010 at 3:00am — No Comments

Shabbos: Taam HaChaim Parashas Ki Seitzei 5769

שבת טעם החיים פרשת כי תצא תשס"ט

Shabbos: Ta’am HaChaim Parashas Ki Seitzei 5769

Go out with joy

Introduction

This week’s parasha, Ki Seitzei, commences with the laws regarding the Jewish People going out to battle. Rashi writes that the battle referred to here is a discretionary battle, i.e. the Jewish People are not required to wage war against their enemies. Rather, the battle is one where the nation chooses to expand their territory. It is regarding this battle that… Continue

Added by Rabbi Binyomin Adler on August 28, 2009 at 1:11am — No Comments

Shevii Shel Pesach 5769

Shevii Shel Pesach 5769

Tonight is Shevii Shel Pesach. What is the significance of Shevii Shel Pesach? In a simple sense, Shevii Shel Pesach is the day that the Jewish People crossed the Yam Suf and Hashem drowned the Egyptians. The Jewish People sang Shirah, praise to HaShem, and that song became a part of our daily prayer service. Yet, considering that Shevii Shel Pesach is viewed somewhat as a separate holiday from Pesach, we must understand its deeper significance.

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Added by Rabbi Binyomin Adler on April 17, 2009 at 6:28am — No Comments

Shabbos: Taam HaChaim Parashas Chaye Sara 5769

שבת טעם החיים פרשת חיי שרה תשס"ט

Shabbos: Ta’am HaChaim Parashas Chaye Sara 5769

Friday night angels

Introduction

In this week’s parashah we find a fascinating idea contained in the episode where Eliezer embarks on a mission to find a wife for his master, Avraham’s son Yitzchak. Upon arriving at the home of Lavan, the father of Rivka, it is said (Bereishis 24:31) vayomer bo beruch HaShem lamah saamod bachutz vianochi pinisi habayis umakom lagemalim, He said,… Continue

Added by Rabbi Binyomin Adler on November 21, 2008 at 6:48am — No Comments

Tefillah: Birum Olam: Prayer stands at the Pinnacle of the World Volume I Issue 3

Tefillah: Birum Olam: Prayer stands at the Pinnacle of the World

Volume I Issue 3

In this series we will be exploring the meaning of prayer, and more specifically, of how to pray. In this issue we will examine what we should be praying for.

Tefillah Thoughts

What is it that we are supposed to be praying for? It is said (Shemos 20:20) lo saasun iti elohei chesef veilohei zahav lo saasun lachem, you shall not make [images of what is] with Me; gods of silver and… Continue

Added by Rabbi Binyomin Adler on August 29, 2008 at 6:57am — No Comments